Dreams often reveal the stories inside our souls. They project pictures of fears and ambitions to the walls of our craniums while we...

It's business as usual. After the disappointing election results, I opened an encouraging email and read that, despite Tuesday's outcome,...

Have you ever had concerns about a job? You had the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the task, but you didn't have the...

Stand still or sit down for just a few seconds. Close your eyes. Did you trust that everything would remain the same when you looked...

Who are you? I am not asking about the public persona you play at work. Who are you when you’re alone? Many of us assume different...

Ask yourself three questions beginning with the letter W. Then follow up with another question that starts with H. Did why, what, who,...

What do you do it for? This week, please think about your reasons for doing the work that brings you joy, the play that makes you smile,...

How do you want students to feel? If it's important for you to hear their voices, then you must ask and answer questions. Listen with...

Is there anything in your life that you need to revisit? After Brandon Johnson's historic election to Chicago's mayoral office, I feel...

Have you ever read a book, placed it on your shelf, allowed it to collect dust, and picked it up again years later? You’re a reader, so...

Did you know that Bob Marley would have turned 78 this week? Unfortunately, cancer cut his life short at 36. When I started dreadlocks...

You have a big report due at work. It’s on a topic you’re familiar with, but you don’t feel confident presenting in front of your...

With individual or pooled resources, you can get blackboards, white smartboards, desks, chairs, laptops, or iPads. Add virtual and...

I arrived at the campus before 8:00 AM. The August sun hit me with the full force of its rays. Before I made it through the security...

How do you feel about professional development? Have you ever attended a conference and left with multiple strategies applicable to...

Heavy thoughts in light words support balance in essays. Using simple language to articulate complex ideas helps the writer reach the...

How were you raised? That’s a broad question, but today I want you to think about some of the home teachings you received as a child. I...

It's back to school time, and mandatory vaccinations are on the table. For some parents, covid vaccines are like the stale leftovers that...

Do you experience anxiety? That may sound like a foolish question, with the multiple challenges of our current day. Yes, many of us...

What are your teaching, research, and service goals? Last week, a colleague asked me that question, and I didn't have a response.