What is Social Emotional Learning?  First, it is crucial to define what social-emotional learning is. An article written for The Committee for Children’s website states that social-emotional learning can be defined as “the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success.” (50) What is Social-Emotional Learning and

Just a reminder… October 6, 2021 – I was given five complaints about my teaching style (NOT one parent conference regarding anyone of these five complaints, which is disappointing considering this meeting was with principal / assistant principal / district administrator / union representative.  How does it reach this level without a parent conference and/or

Thank you very much for being “here” with me today.  In a finite time to live (according to many; others believe this is a stop on the way to heaven or hell), for you to give me more than thirty-seconds means a lot to me.  So, again … thank you!  Just to give you an

I just returned from an incredible three-days-two-nights in Bodega Bay, California.  Located about 90 minutes north of San Francisco.  Bodega is known for the film THE BIRDS.  Charming fisherman's (person's - if you want) town!  Love our time.  First time we have used VRBO.  Very cool.  House is a tri-plex.  Sits right on the water's

Disclaimer:  When I share Bible verses, I share them to help the reader better understand my view on life.  IN NO WAY, am I proselytizing (LOVE THAT WORD - MAKES ME SOUND SO SMART)!!  You see it as proselytizing!  I see it (sharing Bible verses) as... "WHO IS PAUL EVERTS?"  Please, keep reading this article

Happy New Year!  It is 7:10am and we just got off the phone with our pregnant daughter-in-law / son and their son.  They live in Japan.  So, it is 12:10am in Japan and their 2022 has already started.   I will make this short.  I want you to read it.  There are going to be firsts

Thank you very much for attending the presentation where I was one of the guest speakers.  I appreciate you willing to learn more about Critical Race Theory.  I hope our presentation was either reaffirming of what you know and/or you learned something new. Also, as stated at the presentation, I am NOT representing my current

I have a friend who has been asking me the question, “When is enough … enough?”  When are we going to realize that the cell phone has been helping our nation’s demise?  The “Devious Licks” should be a rallying cry to our nation that our children (and immature adults) are under “their” control!  Our local