This weekend brought a lot of unexpected challenge for a myriad of reasons, and now it's time to right my teaching/learning/living ship in ways that matter.
What's important?
Whether I like it or not, I'm drawn to the political sphere since I truly desire good living for all people and I am not happy with what appears to be the dominance of me-first politics and politicians at this time in America's history. I know how damaging quick-fix, short term solutions can be and how powerful rich, thoughtful, positive decisions can be. I can't stay satisfied with Trump and his cronies who demonstrate little care or concern for our country's constitution, freedom, or beliefs. I also can't stay satisfied with their outdated vision, abusive tactics, and misguided nostalgia in a world that is increasingly interdependent and in need of more modern, creative, equitable, inclusive solutions to complex worldwide issues. To ignore the need for world peace, a healthy environment, and better processes to support good living for all the world's people is to be ignorant and destructive in today's world. So I'll keep reading, writing, and looking for ways to use my abilities in positive ways to forward the good possible for our country and world in the political realm.
Day to day in my professional life I'll continue my focus on optimal math and science teaching as well as building a positive student-first teaching/learning community that empowers, engages, and educates children well. I am fortunate to be surrounded by many talented, dedicated educators, families, students, and community members who help me to reach for these goals daily in ways that matter.
At home, I'll continue my pursuit to build a warm, welcoming, and supportive home for my loved ones, and I'll continue to encourage my own children to pursue their paths with ethical behavior, hard work, contribution, respect, and passion as well as to fill their lives with joyful experiences and people they love.
In addition, I'll work towards better navigating my own journey so that I see the problems I face as natural opportunities to grow and learn with respect, humility, and grace. Onward.
