Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Our Classrooms
As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we take the time to honor the histories, cultures, sovereignty, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples. Despite the goal …
Commemoration
25 YEARS LATER, I CAN STILL SEE THE SKY
Tuesday, September 11, 2001, began as a beautiful, clear morning. I was in the first week as Principal at Enterprise Elementary, a school approximately 20 …
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
In 1966, UNESCO proclaimed Sept. 8 as International Literacy Day, to remind people around the world of “the critical importance of literacy for creating a …
Memorial Day: Embracing Democracy and Accountability
Memorial Day is not a celebration of war.It is a solemn reminder of the cost of it. Today, we honor those who gave their lives …
The Importance of Genuine Mental Health Conversations
May is Health Awareness Month and it is about acknowledging that, for many, the weight isn’t occasional—it’s constant. It lives in the quiet moments between …
Easter: A Time for Transformation and Renewal
Easter is not just about celebration—it’s about transformation. After the weight of Friday…After the silence of Saturday…There is Sunday. Resurrection is a reminder that what …
Good Friday Reflection: The Cost of Love and Leadership
Good Friday reminds us that the work of love is often heavy, costly, and unseen. It is a day that does not rush past pain—but …
Eid Mubarak!
May this special day bring peace, reflection, and renewed hope. As families and communities come together in celebration, may we be reminded of the power …
Discipline Creates What Luck Can’t
Leadership, like life, is rarely about luck. It’s about preparation, persistence, and purpose. Today, while the world celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, I’m reminded that what …
Reviving Democracy on Presidents’ Day: A Call for Action
Presidents’ Day is often reduced to speeches about greatness, portraits on walls, and selective nostalgia. But in this moment—this political climate—Presidents’ Day should be less about …