Inside the Mind of an Educator

   I teach my students about the power of perspective and getting out of their comfort zone all the time, but sometimes I need to listen to my own “preaching.”     Gavin and I have been preparing for a major move 4700 miles away from our cozy Alaskan home.   Gavin has earned a position as Director of Medical Simulation at the College of Medicine for the University of Central Florida, and I will be teaching at the most academically prestigious high school in Florida, Hagerty High School. We are actually enroute on our newest adventure from the Alaskan Tundra to Florida beaches.   It will be quite a change in scenery and climate, but after the -17 degree temperature we had last week, 75 sounds heavenly.   Outside of the weather, I have had mixed emotions about the move, but have cast my burdens upon the Lord. I have been keeping this move quiet for a while in an attempt to transition my students, families and to help prepare my replacement at school.   However, as it all beg

Family Portrait Education is more than just reading, writing and arithmetic; it is learning how to solve problems that will inevitably arise in your life. Education is developing the tools to figure out how to survive in the world, and how to become a citizen of humanity. Therefore, education, is not something you obtain just from sitting in a desk while listening to an expert in the field. Education is learning how to deal with the road that lies ahead, and overcoming the obstacles, which block your path. In the past few days I have learned so much about reaching the impossible and fighting for love because of the Lettington family. I am a believer in Christ, and have faith in the love of His people. However, I never expected the outpouring of love and support for this young family. I received an education in the last two days about the power of prayer, and the love of people.  Celebrating Life's Moments There have been 1755 viewers scattered across the U.S., Germany, So