The Power of Speaking Our Truth

by | Mar 31, 2012 | Ignite the Light

This week, my first grade students presented their first radio show on blogtalkradio titled, “KidSpeak.” I was so incredibly proud of each and every one of them because at the ripe ‘ol age of 6 and 7, they are speaking their truth! I have spent quite...

Teach Them Well

by | Mar 25, 2012 | Ignite the Light

Several years ago I came across a beautiful poem that not only stuck in my mind, but is forever ingrained in my heart… I have recited this poem at several of my public speaking engagements, and I pass a copy out on decorated paper to the parents of the children...

Where’s the Respect?

by | Feb 1, 2012 | Ignite the Light

Hmmmm, so lately, I’ve been hearing a great deal about how frustrated parents, teachers, and society is, in general, about the lack of respect that children show nowadays.  In truth, I have even muttered these words in the past few weeks myself… It does...