The above picture sits on my desk at school. It's a picture of me, in my first year teaching, at a small school in Washington, DC back in 1995. I recently caught myself staring at the picture reminiscing on "the good 'ole days." In the background of my thoughts, the song, Waterfalls by TLC … Continue reading Power of Music – 5 Songs of Nostalgia
“Why Not 125?” The Question That Helped Motivate My Students AND Me!
Several months ago, as I was going through my normal morning routine, I began to reflect on my previous night’s workout. In an effort to be more efficient with time, I’ve been going to the gym less and using my resources at home. One of my new favorite exercise rituals is performing 100 pull-ups … Continue reading “Why Not 125?” The Question That Helped Motivate My Students AND Me!
Motivate Your Class With a Meaningful Quote and Image
EVERY FAILURE IS A STEP TO SUCCESS Have you ever needed an idea or a visual to help set the tone for a class, running club, or any other group? Recently, my colleague, Jedd Austin (@jeddaustin), found the above quote and photograph from American photographer, artist, and director Chase Jarvis. Following an instant activity during our running … Continue reading Motivate Your Class With a Meaningful Quote and Image