Jim Bovinet

Last night I received news that my friend, Jim Bovinet, passed away. Jim and I were in the doctoral program together, and he welcomed me into his home and his family early in the program. Over a three year span, I spent many evenings hanging out with … [Read more...]

New Beginnings

The students are back and campus is bustling with activity. There is a certain vibrancy during the first week of classes —nervous freshman (dressed to the hilt), crowded cafeterias, and students everywhere. Each new school year brings new hopes … [Read more...]

The Journey to Success

Showing emotion is not a sign of weakness. It shows that you care. As I watched the induction of football greats into the Hall of Fame, I was caught up in the magnitude of the moment and the tears that flowed freely. Big, strong men reaching the … [Read more...]

These Lazy Days of Summer

These are the crazy, hazy, lazy days of summer. And today is one of those low key days where everything moves in slow motion... I am ready for summer to be over and certainly ready to go back to work — back to the classroom to educate young minds. … [Read more...]