Comments for Intercultural Responsiveness

Comment on Balance by Kathy Mayer

Kathy Mayer — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:19:34 +0000

I’m not an educator, but I sure do salute everyone who is–and I appreciate those who keep the magic going despite oppressive regulations. My 11-year-old nephew had a magical teacher this year, and what a difference it made to him. A clever and cute end-of-the-year idea she used was A-B-C starting with A on the 26th to the last day of school. It’s probably not a new idea for teachers, but it was new to this aunt. And each day there were things related to the letter of the day–but even more important to the kids, a countdown! Hats off to every educator, may your summer be restful and your spirits renewed.

Comment on Somewhere by Kathy Mayer

Kathy Mayer — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:31:55 +0000

Been there. Done that. Grew from it. And it’s a lesson for the child, too, to know that no one is perfect. One of my favorite words with kids is “re-visit,” as in, “I want to re-visit something with you. . .” and then the amends. Be well. You do your best every day. That counts!

Comment on I Just Want To Be Right, For Once In My Life by Kathy Mayer

Kathy Mayer — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:05:35 +0000

Listening is about the other person, not me! No wonder it’s so hard. But, then, sometimes when I listen I find out it’s about me, too. Keep up your great thinking and keen insights, Tom. You always make me pause, and think, and maybe listen more and love more.

Comment on Glasses and Hats by Sean Grainger

Sean Grainger — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:26:40 +0000

I feel that Tom. We take the high road; we turn away from misinformed criticism, drama and innuendo about what we do and we forge onward in the best interests of kids. Best of all, we support each other on the journey. One can never be condemned for caring.
Cheers brother.
Sean

Comment on Glasses and Hats by Kathy Mayer

Kathy Mayer — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:05:54 +0000

Put one foot in front of the other, and soon you’ll be . . . doing whatever needs to be done. Ah, if it only was that easy. Educators deserve great praise and encouragement, and I send that to any educator who reads this! I owe my career to great teachers, who taught me so much more than the basics.

Comment on Glasses and Hats by Theresa Rainey

Theresa Rainey — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:19:56 +0000

Well stated, Tom.

Comment on We Grow Up by Kathy Mayer

Kathy Mayer — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:40:36 +0000

This makes me cry–not just because those are my nephews pictured, but because the words are so wise, so needed, so necessary, so vital. Keep at it, educators. I believe in you and honor you and appreciate you!

Comment on Human Again by michelle

michelle — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:41:30 +0000

Right on Tom. You could argue that the only thing that does matter is relationships. It is the key to building trust, respect, value and all the things that lead you down the road to success, yes, acdemic success. So I say it’s time to get back to valuing each other; our dreams, hopes, aspirations and the uniqueness that makes our country a cradle of innovation and dreams come true.

Comment on Human Again by Michael

Michael — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:11:03 +0000

After reading your post I thought of another hidden cost of this type evaluation model (and product of a culture of fear) is that we are making people afraid to fail. When that is the value that we surround our educational institutions with, no worthwhile learning is going to happen.

Thanks for the thought provoking post!

Regards

Comment on Ectomy by John T. Spencer

John T. Spencer — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:40:44 +0000

Beautiful. Deep. Contemplative. That’s why I love reading what you write.