Why?

everything-happens-for-a-reason

It has always been my experience that this is true, but not necessarily so when you are living through it. I suppose that is what age is for–gaining perspective. As I grow older, I find that particular childhood memories have not faded, in fact, they are more near the surface than ever. My challenge is to do something positive with them. That is what makes me stronger.

As an educator it is my responsibility to use my story to make my students strong, caring citizens. That is my goal for this school year.

Let the year begin!

Time for Reflection

“What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence and lawlessness, but is love and wisdom, and compassion toward one another, and a feeling of justice toward those who still suffer within our country, whether they be white or whether they be black.”

–Robert F. Kennedy announcing the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., April 4, 1968.

Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present.