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How A Bike Technician Helped Me With More Than Just My Bike
Have you ever gotten caught making a mistake? How did you feel? Last Saturday, I went into Sun and Ski Sports to replace my bike’s
If You Went to Harvard, Why Are You Here?
“Did you really go to Harvard?” “Why would you choose to work in a school?” “Why didn’t you do something that would make you more
All Teachers Can Impact Latino Students
“Latino students should only be taught by Latino teachers.” I don’t think a blanket statement like that could ever be realistic or accurate. When I
Combating Culture Shock with Strong Support Systems
Before heading off to college, I had heard that some students experienced a sense of culture shock when they arrived at college. I read about
Our Students Need Access to Diverse Role Models
Growing up, my parents constantly told me that I needed to work hard in school so that I could go to college. I knew what
Diversity in Leadership Matters: Childhood Lessons
We absolutely need diversity in leadership. Recruitment and cultivation of these leaders should be a priority for organizations that don’t already have it. Over the
Our Students are People Too
Here I am last week with two of my former students, Ovér and Miguel, who were members of our first graduating class last year. I
Give Others the Celebrations and Recognition they Deserve
You should always aim to give others the celebrations and recognition they deserve. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard staff members say,
The Power of an Apology
My students regularly teach me about the power of an apology. Most recently, it came up with while I was monitoring hallways at school yesterday.
Never Forget to Take Time for Yourself
I am currently in the midst of my spring break, and am proud to say I haven’t done any work for school! Too often have
Sell Yourself By Telling Your Story
When I was helping some seniors with their personal statements this year, I realized they were missing key elements from in them. They either had
Crafting Your Personal Narrative
“My name is Oscar Romano. I was born and raised in Cliffside Park, NJ. I was Valedictorian and graduated from Harvard University.” This personal narrative
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