For many years one of the words that I often used to describe God’s work in my life was strategic. When I take the time to reflect upon my past, I’m always in awe of the people and circumstances that have been intertwined to bring me to this place and person that I am today. […]
More Than an Education
What has happened to me? Why am I sitting up at night in front of my computer writing a blog post? I considered (and discarded) ideas I could share. I went on a walk, thinking of what to write about and my mind returning to Ambleside High School. Our high school is relatively new and […]
Call Me Ishmael
“Call me Ishmael”… (Actually, I prefer that you not. It may be less offensive than what you would like to call me, but I still would rather you not call me Ishmael than whatever it is that you currently call me.) Hearing the opening line from Moby Dick makes me recall everything I love about […]
ASO Update SEL/SNAP
In this season of constant change and continued COVID disappointment, adding a dash of any anxiety to our lives can allow emotions to rule our brains! In a nutshell, 2020 could be described as “highly emotional” for most of our students. We are so happy that God had already led us to bring our social […]
The Power of Observation
During a hard season a few years ago, my small group at church challenged us with the idea of keeping a record of how our time was spent. I knew I was already struggling, staying on top of my never-ending list of things to accomplish and what others expected from me. I already knew I […]