People don’t instigate great change or significantly impact other’s lives by choosing the familiar path. #KidsDeserveIt

Taking time out of your schedule to make a simple parent phone call can make a world of difference.

Leaders need to be out on deck watching the water, steering the ship, and encouraging the crew. Every school needs a captain who can take the wheel and steer it in the right direction.

Learn the names of your students and/or coworkers-and use them. It shows you care.

Every child deserves to feel important. Every child deserves to feel like the “favorite.” #KidsDeserveIt

How are you going to leave your mark? #KidsDeserveIt

So do I wear Ball State colors or Notre Dame colors on Saturday? I received 2 degrees from Ball State but I bleed Irish. 😬

College may not always be the best path at 18. The wisest choice may mean taking an alternate route right after high school. allprodad.com/?p=35338 via All Pro Dad

Random quote I told my class today. “Everyone needs to be in a parade once in their life!”

Everyone needs to be in a parade once in their lives.

Opened an old grammar book today and going back to basics on a concept. The kids loved it! They thanked me because it didn’t involve technology, it was relaxing and made sense. Hmmm!

I have never been this excited to start a book. Clint’s journey is a lot like mine. Only difference-I’m just getting started. #woodworker #dreamer #passion #lifeisaprocess

"PowerPoint is not for paragraphs. If it was it would be called ParagraphPoint."

The Building Relationship Club is off and running. Making Cracker Barrel tee games this week.

Sand paper makes imperfections go away in wood. We have imperfections too that go away with hard work, determination, and sweat.

Full moon tonight. Brace for impact tomorrow, Teacher Warriors. Shields up and Godspeed!