Barbara Bredell-Searle According to Dictionary.com, the definition for the word affirmation is a (noun) and it is followed by five definitions: the act or an instance of affirming; state of being affirmed. the assertion that something exists or is true. something that is affirmed; a statement or proposition that is declared to be true. confirmation or ratification of...Read More

Natalie Grebe Children are crying, arguing, and not using their inside voices. Your director says your assistant called out sick. A parent wants to know where Anthony’s sweatshirt is. Your lesson plans are due, and you spilled coffee on your new shirt on the way to work. Individually, these are all easily handled situations. But...Read More

By Amy Hoffman   In September I took a solo vacation to New England. Because I wanted to see as many sites as possible, I kept to a whirlwind pace. I asked friends for their recommendations about places that I should visit, and one suggested watching the sunset from a specific beach on Cape Cod. That day was a busy day where I...Read More