Life Coaching

Over the past several weeks in and out of the classroom setting, I’ve listened to students’ and adults’ issues concerning how they were and or are victims of their circumstances in life.  Are you struggling with this negative mindset as well? I fall into this ‘mindset trap’ as well now and then but I always […]

Over the past two months, I’ve counseled several students on how they could cope with the trauma in their lives and conferred with their parents concerning the strategies I modeled for them.  Some of the strategies I implemented with my students: They slowly will blow bubbles with their eyes closed and I tell them a

My nephew, Lucas who I call ‘Lucasluv’ (i.e.,  my password to my online computer portal in college for 5 years so it would remind me to pray for him) was born with FEVR. How many of you reading this blog have heard of FEVR before today? What in the world is FEVR?  Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR,

As a seasoned educator… I’ve had the honor of integrating my 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher, and dean with thousands of students,teachers, parents and or guardians whose lives were positively impacted by our interactions in/out of classroom settings.  As a Life Design Coach, I’m having fun challenging my clients to learn, dream, and achieve beyond

Each year on M.L.K. weekend, I reflect on how Martin Luther King positively impacted our world for peace and how I can become more impactful in my classroom of life as well!’  Here are 7 facts ‘little-known facts’ concerning the life and legacy of M.L.K. Jr.  ‘I have a dream’ speech was improvised. His birth name

Christmas Past: Reflecting on the Christmas season growing up with four older brothers, two parents who wanted ‘our chores’ done yesterday 😂 , used our manners wherever we ventured off to (i.e. friend’s houses, special events, or over various cousin’s houses) as well as help out with Christmas 🎄 Eve preparation for at least 100-120

Reflecting on Christmas growing up with four older brothers, two parents who wanted ‘our chores’ done yesterday 😂 , used our manners wherever we ventured off to (i.e. friend’s houses, special events, or over various cousin’s houses) as well as help out with Christmas 🎄 Eve preparation for at least 100-120 individuals coming/going throughout each

Are you a dog lover? 15 years ago, I inherited this furry friend with a bit of reluctance. Pitbulls as you probably are well aware carry the stigma of not being a ‘friendly breed’ that cannot be trusted. What’s your perspective on pit bulls? In August 2021, I overheard an argument between Celia and my

#happy #finalfour  #marchmadness #fun #wellness #family #friends Growing up in Pittsford, New York I was one of the best experiences a child could ask for… My parents were far from perfect but they provided a loving home where I played basketball from kinder to high school   … This wonderful sport kept my interest in

My 87-year-old mother, Celia, suffers from Vascular Dementia. Up to 20% of dementia cases have a vascular cause. According to research, 13.9 percent of Americans age 71 and older have some dementia. Vascular Dementia accounts for 2.4 percent. From one generation to the next… Celia and Hayes, her great-grandson… She has vascular dementia. When she