I believe in you….Do you believe in yourself?
This past week has been very busy after going back to work after over a month off and the first week of school for the students of HISD. My schedule has been ever changing and becoming more and more demanding. The news that Senator Edward Kennedy had past was shifted to the back of my mind so that I could focus on getting through the work week…
Last night I watched the speeches of many people acknowledging the impact this amazing man has made not only in the life his family and friends, but in the lives of all Americans. When I see a man of such great standard it challenges me to raise my bar and achieve the success that I have been called to…
One of the first goals I will set with a student in my daily career is for a student to believe in themselves as much I believe in them. It is great to see this assurance take hold in a student’s life. Even if they do not believe in themselves they can be assured that they at least have someone who cares. The remainder of my job is to put that care into action and doing everything in my capacity to inspire and empower that student…
Last night I began to grieve as I herd the great speeches from people honoring the life of Senator Edward Kennedy. This same message was clear…I heard from everyone that Senator believed in me, the ordinary American. His stories and love for people was so clear. I was in tears of comfort and peace texting friends and facebooking this amazing peaceful grieving experience. I am typing this message as I watch his funeral live on msnbc. I feel his Spirit awakened in my heart as his physical body is at rest. My new charge is to carry this inspiration into my life to reach a higher standard of success and continue to empower the lives of others…
