How Watching my Son in the Arena Made me Brave

My eight-year-old son decided he wanted to join the local wrestling club. Many of the boys in the club have been wrestling for two, three or even four years. As a “wrestling community” it’s relatively common for children to start as young as four, at eight, my son could be considered a late adopter. Part

The Impact of Feedback

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” —Maya Angelou. Three and a half years ago, I took a leap of faith and left my position as a middle school visual arts teacher. While some people run away from a position, I was running to a position.

Owning My Story One Blog Post at a Time

Growing up a competitive swimmer, I spent hours standing on the edge of a serene pool building up the courage to dive in. Some days it was easier than others. If it was winter, it was harder. On those days, I spent a couple of extra seconds adjusting my cap, placing my goggles, and counting