There is a key difference between preaching and teaching. We preach to a set standard of an acceptable moral code and prescribed behavior. The code does not change. It is stagnant. Preaching is effective for the preacher – less so for the … [Read more...]
They Come Home
Moments of pride as two young ladies, who went to school at the Montessori, came home to volunteer and work with the children. Now 16 and 14 respectively, they are bright young girls with very bright futures. Poised, and well spoken, they … [Read more...]
First Flight
Her nervous smile and anxious disposition said it all. It was her first flight, as a flight attendant, as I flew home from Chicago. She apologized profusely as passengers asked her basic questions. The teacher in me reassured her for a job well done. … [Read more...]
Moving On….
The end of the academic year brings changes in personnel. Educators looking for new professional homes. Some driven by the need to explore new opportunities, others leaving town to start a family, while others moving to be close to Military spouses. … [Read more...]