Meet the Smartest Kid in Class

Meet the Smartest Kid in Class

Meet the Smartest Kid in Class Identity: UNKNOWN   For the annual history trivia contest, students nominated a representative from each of the six history classes. The school’s smartest student hit the buzzer only five times out of 24 possibilities during...
Before We Say Goodbye to 2020!

Before We Say Goodbye to 2020!

Trending Before I say goodbye to 2020, I’d like to thank it for teaching me that no matter how determined and upbeat I am, I can’t avoid pain, discomfort, and disappointment. I didn’t see it coming a year ago, and like you, the full-throttled attack on life caught me...
We Need a Little Christmas!

We Need a Little Christmas!

JoAnn Schauf   We’ve had a year of surprises, learned resilience, and embraced the mindful practice of gratitude. I am eternally grateful for you – for what you’ve shared and taught me this year. I admire you intentionally holding it together and empowering your...
Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Parenting Adolescents From my office window, I watch giant leaves painted in fall hues float sideways from the Red Maple tree. One by one, they land, creating an autumn carpet. A twinge of nostalgia hits me with Thanksgiving around the corner: my grandmother’s...
The Year of Perfect Vision

The Year of Perfect Vision

Trending The Year of Perfect Vision   Back in the day, as a school counselor, I wrote each student’s high school graduation year on their choice sheet. I loved typing 2020 The Year of Perfect Vision. It held so much promise and felt more special than any...
4 Approaches to Better Listening

4 Approaches to Better Listening

JoAnn Schauf 4 Approaches to Better Listening   Nothing feels as wonderful as when another human understands our perspective, experience, emotions, or dreams. We feel validated, honored, and linked to the person who created the safety and time for us to be heard....