Category: Personal Blog
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The Heart of Leadership: Valuing Others Above Self
Today’s conversation with my freshmen about altruistic and culturally competent leadership reminded me why I love teaching government and civics. When we stripped away all the complexity, the students kept circling back to something fundamental: real leaders care about other people more than themselves. This isn’t the leadership we see valorized in movies or celebrated…
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Keep Discovery at Udvar-Hazy: A Case for Preserving Context Over Politics
The article argues for keeping Space Shuttle Discovery at Udvar-Hazy, emphasizing its historical context, accessibility, and educational value, while proposing Houston focus on modern spaceflight narratives.
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December 2025: Celebrating Traditions, Reflection, and Global Understanding
December 2025 encourages celebrating diverse traditions, reflecting on personal growth, and fostering cultural understanding through various educational activities, ensuring inclusive and joyful learning experiences in classrooms.
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The Timeless Legacy of Doctor Who: Why the Show Endures Across Generations
For over six decades, Doctor Who has captivated audiences with a simple yet profound premise: a mysterious alien traveling through time and space in a blue police box. But what makes this British science fiction series truly exceptional isn’t just its longevity—it’s how the show’s unique format, storytelling approach, and philosophical depth have created something…
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We Are Marshall
Today is the 55th anniversary of the tragedy at Marshall University. You can read my thoughts in my blog from last year of checking out the links below. We Are Marshall (2023) To learn more about Marshall University and the community of Huntington, WV please follow the links below.
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