If you would have told me when I graduated from Purdue University in May of 2006 that I would eventually leave the classroom and start my own education consulting business, I would have laughed in your face and laughed hard. On May 11, 2021, that is exactly what I did. I started the education consulting…
Eleven years ago, I helped a child with a task, but he wasn’t getting it. I gave up and moved on to another child. That child also struggled and didn’t get it either. I felt like a complete failure. I kept wondering if there was a different action I could have taken to ensure success….
It is May! These three words for Hoosiers are synonymous with the Indy 500. However, to our border neighbors down south, May means it is time for the Kentucky Derby which is another great race. I was born in Kentuckiana … Jeffersonville, Indiana to be exact. Jeff, as it is commonly known by locals, is…
After a long day of work, where work is not bringing a person joy, that person may lament about work on social media. Sometimes those people are teachers. I have been one of those teachers, and I am known to still pop off online today. Some of my employers did not care, but others did….
Each school year the first full week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week. I never looked forward to it. Since April ends tomorrow, this means Teacher Appreciation Week will take place next week. The end of the school year is already hectic and tough and the last thing teachers need is an appreciation week to…
The Indiana Freedom to Read Roundtable Event was held via Zoom on Thursday, April 28 at 8:00 p.m. The event was moderated by Chad Heck, Pike Township Librarian. The panel included an educator, a parent, a student, a state senator, and a book author. The aim of the discussion was to address the problems that…
“What do they want?” This question is asked any time an activity or event is abandoned that was created for the goal of inclusion and celebrating diversity. As my grandmother always said, “If you are going to do something, do it right.” Many diversity initiatives and events miss the mark. Let’s analyze what went wrong…
Last Thursday, I participated in a press conference held by the Indiana NAACP. I was proud to be part of the press conference because I knew what was being shared was of value to our community. The media attended. Some asked questions and some did not. Later, I began reading the comment section for some…
High school seniors at Tindley High School have to complete a capstone project before they graduate. Senior Morgan Wright held an art exhibit called “The Culture on 10th Street” on Saturday, April 16. The event featured student artists, photographers, and entrepreneurs. I attended this event with my sons because I believed it would make an…
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. has a program where people can sign up to adopt a block. The aim of the program is to encourage citizens to take ownership of keeping their neighborhood beautiful. In Batesville, Indiana, the Batesville Beautification League ensures that the areas around Batesville are well taken care of and full of flowers…