I’m a bit of both. I like to plan enough ahead of time that I do not get bored, but because we love to self-explore we always leave time to seek out new areas where the locals go. The planning phase includes the critical details for me – things that will make/break the trip (transport, lodging, etc.). I’m similar with teaching. I like to be…

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The Unstoppable You by John Maxwell

I’ve read this book multiple times and I hand it out to my TAs and some students.

At the heart of Unstoppable You is a simple idea: your potential is not fixed. The author argues that people become “unstoppable” when they commit to continuous growth and refuse to let fear,…

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I’ve found that implementing a “Parking Lot” document helps me avoid forgetting things that come up throughout the day while also staying focused on the task at hand.

It doesn’t need to be anything elaborate — just one running document that stays open throughout the day where I quickly drop:

• random ideas

• reminders

• student follow-ups

• things I need to…

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This was my first choice, so had to choose something else LOL

Best Day of My Life – American Authors. Maybe not literally the best day, but looking forward to vacation 😀

This may be a bit of an overshare, but a couple months ago I broke my foot — the first broken bone I’ve ever had, which I’m very thankful for.

I’ve always been passionate about advocating for and helping other people, but this experience made me realize how uncomfortable I am asking for help when I’m the one who needs it. I’ve also always…

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