May 1, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
“Suffering teaches us gratitude. Normally we take love and friendship for granted. But in seasons of suffering we throw ourselves on others and appreciate the gifts that our loved ones offer. Suffering puts you in solidarity with others who suffer. It makes you more...
Apr 23, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
During my last three years of college, I planned to be an attorney; I even worked for a law firm part time. But right before my senior year, everything changed for me. I had spent the summer working with kids as a camp counselor, and over the course of my final year,...
Mar 27, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
“Dad?” From the tone of the voice on the other end of the phone, I knew it was time. My youngest daughter, Molly, is an independent, resilient honor student at the University of Colorado. Her classes had already gone virtual, but she had decided to stick it out in her...
Feb 20, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
Throughout my 28-year career as a teacher, principal and superintendent in Texas public schools, I have witnessed with awe the work educators do every day. What a blessing it has been to be in a profession with people who give so much of themselves in the service of...
Feb 6, 2020 | Executive Director's Blog
As an undergraduate student at UT, I held a variety of jobs, including one at a convenience store. The owner, a very successful businessman who spoke few words, gave me sage advice. “Kevin,” he said, “as you go into your profession, you need to find mentors who will...
Oct 18, 2019 | Executive Director's Blog
When I was an elementary principal of a Title 1 school, my favorite thing to do was to stand out front every morning to greet students, staff and parents. Regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, political persuasion, religion or ability, every child who...
