Category: Inspirational

Character Checkup

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on June 17th

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” -Helen Keller There are numerous important elements of good character, such as how an individual acts when no one is watching, or how a person responds to the… View Article

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The Necessary No

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on April 8th

Have you ever had your heart set on something in such a way that you thought hearing “No,” would absolutely devastate you? Working with children, though rewarding, can warrant the use of the word “No” more often than not. “Can I touch the hot stove?” “May I eat cookies for dinner?” May I hit my… View Article

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When Forgiveness Doesn’t Make Sense

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on February 18th

This is a tough article for me to write. I understand forgiveness, and I appreciate it when I need it personally. However, it usually only sounds easy until you have to do it. When I was a teenager, school shootings were not something we were afraid of. We were not afraid because the world around us… View Article

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Something New in 2022

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on January 7th

We are exactly one week into 2022, and it already feels strangely similar to last year. This pandemic has seemed to drag on much longer than many of us anticipated. I think we all imagined that by this point, there would have been some sort of reprieve. All I can say is that even with the… View Article

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What Does Christmas Mean to You?

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on December 23rd

I have this fun activity I do with my elementary-aged students. Each week, at the start of the first class, I assign a creative paragraph that is always due on Friday. I have had topics on “What do you want to be when you grow up?” “Who is your favorite superhero?” “Who is someone you… View Article

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