Love this passage given to me by my gracious hosts in Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Our Blue Heeler puppies! Blue for boys, and pink for girls! 🐶💕🐶

I’m a proud rfbo volunteer! While I may not be able to volunteer right now, to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, here is a picture of one of my favorite days helping fight hunger in… instagram.com/p/B_gfjJcjSIdB…

Happy 21st birthday, Riley Paige! God knew what he was doing when he gave me you! I love you so much!! instagram.com/p/CAV6xl6jgKzP…

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” —Ephesians 4:29

Physical therapy at home...helping us all feel better!! instagram.com/p/CDB5ErcDZK9m…

English teachers might have to teach fiction through short stories instead of novels during the pandemic.

Reminder — No students should report to school tomorrow! We are in distance learning for our deep cleaning day!

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32

A lot of life is getting back up. By the grace of God, catch your breath and get back up.

Overthinking will steal your peace and sleep. Pray and leave it in God’s hands.

Do right by people and good things come will come your way

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29

Thanks Watonga First State Bank! The scoreboard looks great! #homeofchampions Watonga Public Schools

RTI is not meant to be a life sentence. It's meant to operate like a hospital, where you get the treatment you need and are QUICKLY released. Think targeted triage, not hospice care. #edchat #education

Discipline: choosing what you want most over what you want now.

One of my favorite features of The Week magazine is The Book List. Each week a different author selects six worthy books. Idea: have students emulate this. What 6 books (or movies, or video games...) do they recommend? Write 3-4 sentence blurbs for each.

BREAKING: The Watonga Public Schools board of education has declared an election for February 2022, seeking a nearly $20m bond to build a new gymnasium, concession stand and other structures.

My college freshman, who is currently in her Human Growth and Development education class, just texted the family group chat: "Congrats on making my ACE score a 0 mom and dad"

#Teachers with few behavior issues have the following in common: 1. Rarely gets offended. 2. Provides very little down time. 3. Talks w kids before/after class. 4. Asks lots of questions. 5. Don’t need the last word. Add to the list 👇 #ThatOneKid #edchat