The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence and character, that’s the goal of true education.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. Schooling choices can be one of the most difficult decision we make. We all want the best for our little charges. Some of us take a laid Read More
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Marks of Good Leadership
What are the marks of good leadership? The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. ~Proverbs 22:3 Often in my observation of leadership, I’ve witnessed people take the bull by the horns and run with it like a destructive steer in a China shop. They are frequently of Read More
Math Placement Tests
Here’s a site where you can assess math skills from 5th grade through Algebra 2. Click on the link, give the test (the answers are on the last page), then decide where to place your student’s math level. I make a list of skills, check off when they’ve mastered them and move on. There’s no Read More
21 Ways to Survive!
It started with toilet paper! In 2020, quarantine taught us to slow down. The food and toilet paper shortage in 2021 taught us to be prepared. The fires, ice storms and power outages instilled in us another level of preparedness. Job challenges taught businesses to treat employees as vital partners. And we all learned that Read More
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms (Keto friendly) Preheat oven to 350 degrees 4-6 large Portobello mushrooms (washed and stems removed) In a bowl mix: 1 package of cream cheese 1 chopped onion TSP of garlic 1 chopped green or red pepper 1 diced tomato Add chives to taste 1 tablespoon of lemon juice I’ve also added browned Italian Read More
Monster Cookies
A fun cooking project to do with the kids! If you’re teaching math skills, have them double the recipe before they can bake them! Preheat oven to 350 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour 3 large eggs ¾ tsp of baking soda 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup of peanut butter 1 cup of oats 1 1/4 Read More
SPEAKING TOPICS
Listed below are several topics. Most lectures are geared for 30 minutes to 1 hour time slots, however even the coaching classes (3-9 hours) can be adjusted for shorter time periods. Let’s talk about the needs of your group, audience profile and goals for your meeting and adjust the topic for your desires. Let’s talk Read More
Maxine Marsolini
Dynamite in a little package is never more true than with Maxine Marsolini! Her love for people is obvious in the first two minutes of meeting her. We met a decade ago through the Oregon Christian Writers organization and have been mocha buddies since. Her life experiences and gifting in wisdom makes her the perfect Read More
Education at Home
I love programs that teach or reinforce skills we teach our students. IXL is exactly that. The program goes a step further, and allows the parent, tutor or teacher to follow what skills the student is working on, their strengths, their weaknesses and how much time they spend working on them. The program includes math, Read More
Math (How To) from numbers to Trig
These educator breaks down every element of math and how to apply each from natural numbers to trigonometry. Check out these videos and learn or brush up on your math skills! Once you bring this video up, look for the specific need you have and click on play. The videos are fun, memorable and deconstructs Read More
5 Things Teens Want You to Know
They’re moody. They’re front runners. They’re complicated. They’re teens. They stand on the cusp of changing the world and they have something to tell us. Teens hate when their parents fight. Don’t be fooled. Teens are measuring relationships around them daily. Your relationship is foundational as to what they will learn to value in their Read More