I so enjoyed presenting at the Denver Rural Summit in Pueblo, CO last week! Sharing resources with others and learning more about the unique opportunities and needs of rural and tribal communities is such a pleasure, as is making new friends in the work. Thank you to DU Morgridge College of Ed!

I have to brag for a sec. My oldest made this super cool outfit for my youngest (pictured) to wear to her going away to med school party. What creativity! My girls are the best ever.

Early-career-efficiency mode: you found the perfect cup to transfer coffee into your too-large mug for cup #3 out of 5 and you spend the 2 min of drip time deciding whether it is more efficient to use a spoon over the cup when pouring to prevent drips, or clean up the drips to avoid washing 2 items.

I’m looking forward to presenting with the amazing Kelsey Karcher at TAGT Leadership in March! Are you going to be there? www.txgifted.org/leadership-c...

Just had an interesting discussion with my little (24yrs) about disruption, bullies, and how to resist effectively. Thankful that she ended with “I feel better. Thanks mom, you’re my person to talk things through with.” Whatever I have done right here, I am eternally grateful for it.

Today’s friendly reminder.

In a world that is in upheaval, sometimes it is the little things that count. Thank you IAH Starbucks team for brightening my morning with your kindness and smiles to all!

Photo by Jim Wallace in the book Courage in the Moment, with Paul Dickson. Excellent Book. a.co/d/6xnbJUy

This MLK celebration weekend, as in many others, I celebrate the foundation laid for our rights and the lives of my children by my in-laws, pictured here.

I so enjoy presenting with friends! Thank you Melanie Meyer, Travis Hill, Ashley Shen, and Danielle Moore for putting together an awesome panel at GiftED24!

Went to help my daughter put up her tree. This is how she packed it away last year. Should I be concerned or pleased with her ingenuity?

The best things happen in between conference sessions. Mentoring is a longitudinal practice that has deep roots. Thank you #NAGC family for tending them well.

Very important conversation around the updated standards for gifted educators!