Can’t Stop Won’t Stop!
The definition of perseverance is: Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success… I used to spend a lot of time running on a treadmill and lifting weights. While I was running or lifting, of course, there was a point where I got tired and wanted very badly to quit. Now, there … Continue reading
Get rid of the good apples…
I am currently completing my 13th year in education. I have been a teacher’s assistant, a teacher, a director, and a principal. I have worked in public schools, public charter schools, residential treatment schools for emotionally disturbed students, and ED day schools. I have learned a lot to say the least. I am a diligent … Continue reading
Get Free or Die Tryin…
“Freedom is a road seldom travelled by the multitude…” Much of the world seems to be in a collective frenzy to join the global underground railroad toward freedom. Many are seeking emancipation from their “job”. Others are seeking to free themselves from cumbersome and confining relationships. Most of us are seeking freedom from cost, opting … Continue reading
SEX, DRUGS, and ROCK N ROLL!!!!!!!
This post is absolutely not about sex, drugs, and rock n roll. It is an experiment to see if there will be an increase in traffic due to the mere mention of sex, drugs, and rock n roll. Be honest. Were you immediately attracted to this post because the title is SEX, DRUGS, AND ROCK … Continue reading
Profile: Nicholas “Nikoleeno” Croslin
Name: Nicholas “Nikoleeno” Croslin Age: 23 Hometown: Batesburg, South Carolina After arriving in Charlotte one Monday around noon, eating lunch, and visiting family, the Feed the People crew (my nephew Tony Montana-Powell and I) decided to explore the city. In the evening, on the hunt for entertainment, we were told to look for the Epicenter, … Continue reading
I’m being stalked…
Since the start of this project, I have been stalked. There is a green monster that lurks in the shadows, threatening to suck all the creative and intelligent life out of me. It has a knack of showing up when motivation is high. When things are going well and I am thoroughly enjoying the process, … Continue reading
What do you want from me!?!?!?!?!?
I am extremely appreciative of the response to my blog and the Feed the People project thus far. In order to keep you aware of the process as it grows, I am planning to increase the frequency of Feed the People Profile posts asap. I will post two this week and will hopefully increase to 3 … Continue reading
Crisis in Mid-life…
Is it true that people are having more mid-life crises earlier or more frequently in life? How do we know when we are having a mid-life crisis? Better yet, how do we know when we are at the mid-point of life? Is it a requirement that it involves a major life change? Can it be … Continue reading
When will we learn?
So…. I’m a school principal with 8 years of experience running schools. I know a lot about things like school culture, differentiation, and learning styles, etc. I know enough to know I could care less about test scores. I have no idea what my preferred learning modality or style is and have never found much … Continue reading
R.I.P Walter L Powell: Superhero
My father passed away on May 24, 2009. His death wasn’t necessarily unexpected but was certainly sudden. He was a fortunate 15 year survivor of a heart transplant. He was almost a fictional character to me. He was the Superhero that inspired the speech I gave at his funeral called “Sonofasuperhero”. He is the inspiration … Continue reading
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SonOfaSuperhero/Feed the People 365! 