Higher Than I

 SN: I had a random thought recently that I'd like to write a book or support young people with navigating life's obstacles with a Christian perspective. I am not sure what this book would be specifically about, or when it would go into publication (hardeeharhar) but who knows... maybe one day I can compile my nuggets of wisdom and share them with other believers.  Something that I dislike about friendships in general, is that we do not always reveal what we are REALLY struggling with. We have fun, we travel and laugh together. We share tiktok videos and memes. But how often do we really share are heart. Our struggles. Our confusions? I am in that season right now and I feel so alone. I am dating in a committed relationship. We are preparing for marriage. And my thoughts have me feeling batshit crazy half the time. Yet I do not feel like I have anyone to turn to. The majority of my friends are single; and the few that are married are not necessarily believers OR talking about ...

  When I applied to be a Consulting Teacher in January 2020, I wrote in my cover letter that my coaching philosophy would be to coach with grace. At the time I had just finished reading Lead with Grace by Jessica Cabeen, and I strongly felt that "coaching with grace" meant I would be authentic and personable; would build relationships with teachers and stakeholders; and would lead by example in communicating with every person I met. I articulated that I hoped to collaborate with people who have different backgrounds, teaching beliefs and styles, and to positively impact student learning and achievement. I wanted to provide teachers with a safe place to express their concerns and show their vulnerability; and I wanted to build trust and support teachers with thinking through a situation, strategizing and coming up with solution.  I could not tell you present day why THIS struck me as what my coaching philosophy should be; but after walking through this academic school year, I ...