In this 3rd part of The Conversation Series, I wrap up what I believe is the conversation we should be having right now regarding education. Recent tragedies have shed a new light upon the fact that the educational system is failing our students.

In part two of the conversation, we discuss our students and take a macroscopic snapshot of where they are and what they are going through. - They are facing different pressures than before, and because of that, our students have different needs -

The role of the classroom, and school, has changed dramatically in our society. - What is the NEW role of the classroom, and the school, in our NEW reality, and in the future? - Before information was so freely accessible,

This is Random Acts of Kindness Week! - I hope you take it upon yourself to be kind to yourself FIRST... - But also to be kind to your fellow TEACHERS! - And most important, showing and modeling kindness towards and for your STUDENTS! -   -

There was a picture I recently saw showing a real life cowboy - The Manliest of Men - His physical exterior (I would imagine) matched his mental and emotional interior - No doubt that man was a man or resilience and strength. -

Courage Through Kindness - How many of us have encountered a student who has been "given" so many chances, that at some point you decide in your mind and in your heart that you have done enough... - So you quit on that student. -

When you travel to a new place, it always “feels” as if your voyage, your travel, takes a very long time.  Why? - Since you are traveling to a new destination, one that you have never been before, you are observing everything around you.

I was able to connect with my students in a way that was outside of what was norm - I was able to educate them on something that may not have been the normal topic, but it added value to their lives. They saw it as valuable, and because of that,

Probably the shortest podcast ever! - An affirmation for 2018 specially made for you! - Wishing you the absolute best! - Juan

A Sense of Gratitude - Episode 019 - the year winds or has wound down for some of you, it’s important that we reflect back on the year, but at the same time as most of us are wrapping up our semester and wrapping up everything we have accomplished,