Student loan debt is by most accounts out of control. Many people all over the country are saddled with more student loan debt than they can possibly pay off. Luckily, some public service professions offer student loan forgiveness after a certain number of years. Teaching is supposed to be one of those professions. However, many…
We have all been there. You went away for vacation, relaxed, and had a good time. Then, you return to your normal day-to-day routine, and you feel like you need another vacation. A recent LinkedIn article stated, “Two-thirds of respondents to a 2018 American Psychological Association survey said that their post-vacation positive vibes dissipated within…
In this current era, the last thing you would think to see is an elected Democratic touring with an elected Republican. In a state like Indiana that historically has been a red state with the former State Governor now serving as Vice President of the United States, Indiana is the last place you probably thought…
Timing is everything. Twenty-two years ago Brandy appeared as Cinderella. Ten years ago, Disney gave us the first black Princess in Tiana from The Princess and The Frog. A little over a year ago we got Princess Shuri in Black Panther. We all know representation matters, and we want our black girls to see themselves…
A recent Fox 59 article states, “Indiana ranks 50 out of 50 states on teacher salary increases.” With this startling data, wouldn’t it be great if teachers had the opportunity to earn $18,000 on top of their salary? All they have to do is teach and drive the school bus. A few Carmel Clay Elementary…
Hairstyles have been a topic of debate a lot lately but not for reasons related to fashion. As it turns out, hair has become the frontline of the racial equity debate. There are more white people in America than black people. In general, black people have a different hair texture than white people. So, when…
This is my fourth summer as a principal, and I have interviewed many teacher candidates. June is what we call hiring season, and there are many teachers currently on the hunt for a job. Some teachers are embarking on their first teaching job search, and some are interviewing for a new school for the first…
Recently, I had the tremendous opportunity to sit on a panel at The University of Indianapolis. The panel was for school leaders to discuss trauma in schools and how we deal with it as principals. I was able to share some of the amazing work we are doing at my school to combat student trauma,…
Listen as Educator Barnes explains the parallels between the Ariel debate and the school choice debate.
“And after fire came a gentle whisper”1 Kings 19:12 For the first time in my career, I almost walked away. I was sitting in my office, and it was two days before school was letting out. I had this pit in my stomach. I had so many emotions, and I got to a point where…