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Remember Your Why!

Last week marked National School Counseling Week, a time to celebrate the impactful contributions of our K-12 school counselors in the Manatee County School District in Bradenton, Florida. To all school counselors around the world, continue to make a significant difference in your classrooms of life! Without the dedication of school counselors, who engage with […]

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Influenced To Influence Others

Who has influenced you positively in life? Over the past four years, I have drawn inspiration and motivation from remarkable individuals like Mitch Matthews, Amberly Lago, Brooks, Harper, Jon Gordon, and James Malinchak. Their impactful coaching and speaking engagements are making a significant difference around the globe. I am thrilled to announce that I will […]

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Redemption Complete

Have you selected a word to embody your journey in 2025? Mine is “redeem.” Life offers us numerous opportunities for redemption, whether it’s overcoming setbacks at work or mending relationships with family and friends. The Ohio State Buckeyes’ championship victory is a powerful redemption story, showcasing their resilience after losing to TTUN and their unwavering […]

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Buckeyes Redemption Tour… One More!

Whether you’re a college football enthusiast or not, it doesn’t matter. Life serves as a classroom, offering lessons from every person, experience, and even from sports. Here’s what I’ve gleaned from 17 years as a dedicated Buckeye fan: **B – BELIEVE:** Many Buckeyes exemplify strong Christian values, embodying their faith on and off the field. […]

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OSU Redemption Tour

Jeff, our head custodian at King MS in Florida who is a huge Texas fan.  Texas displayed a lot of grit against the Buckeyes!  What can we learn from sports and college football? The importance of never giving up on ourselves or our teams in the pursuit of excellence! Whether you’re a college football fan […]

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Bitter Sweet Rose 🌹 Bowl: The Buckeyes’ Redemption Tour!

The challenge arose during the Michigan game, where OSU fell into a trap by relying too heavily on their running game instead of passing. Their strategy was off-target. Looking ahead to 2025, what’s your game plan? What adjustments will you implement to elevate both your personal and professional life? The Buckeyes found their answer by […]

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New Year’s

I feel incredibly grateful to celebrate the holidays surrounded by family and friends, especially as we mark my pitbull Bruno’s 16th birthday! 🎂 He has been our mother Celia’s furry angel, loyally following her from room to room during her two-year struggle with vascular dementia. Are there any fellow #doglovers out there? Give a shout! […]

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Second Chances

“Going to be a heck of an opportunity for all of us. I think we have all been looking forward to this one and anothe crack at these guys,” Howard said in his postgame press conference. “The way that last one ended doesn’t sit right with me… I’m just thankful for the opportunity to get […]

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Christmas Concert at KING MS

This past week, I took a trip down memory lane while listening to our seventh and eighth-grade chorus perform Christmas songs. Reflecting on over 50 years of memories, I was transported back to the joy of unwrapping gifts, playing with cousins at Christmas Eve gatherings, and savoring delicious meals like Italian sausage paired with a […]

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Can’t We All Get Along?

Harry Armer, an exceptional math teacher and former player for Michigan’s 1991-92 basketball team, revolutionized college basketball with his team’s athleticism, confidence, and distinctive style. The starting lineup-Jalen Rose, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson-became known as the ‘Fab 5.’ Although they never clinched an NCAA Championship, their legacy as an iconic […]

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