Happy New Year!! Lessons from Nowruz

In Central Asia and Iran, this past weekend brought the celebration of Nowruz.  Nowruz is the time when Persians and Central Asians have traditionally celebrated the New Year – on the first day of Spring.  Having lived in Central Asia … Continued

Flawless vs. Flawless: The Anatomy of a Song

I’ve been listening to MercyMe’s most recent album, Welcome to the New. First of all, what a great album. Tracks like “Shake,” “Greater,” and the title track hit and hit hard. The album is fun, introspective, and challenging. All good. … Continued

It’s All About Relationships

Last week I had one of those days that reminded me of why I became a teacher and why I still love working with other educators. Our faculty and staff gathered for in-service training about relationships and why they matter … Continued