Image by Young Entertainer Awards As a teacher, children of all ages are near and dear to my heart. In the classroom, I work each day to inspire their young minds by kindling their dreams; however, when I encounter a young lady as talented and mature as actress Imogen Tear, I find myself inspired. Recently … Continue reading Perseverance: Featuring Actress Imogen Tear
Month: March 2017
Called to Purpose
As Brian Bird put it in his most recent video production blog, there are many "emotional touchstones" in our lives that we reflect on in times of change or growth. Each poignant moment defines a new chapter in our lives. While watching "My Heart Will Go On," the most recent episode of Hallmark Channel's When … Continue reading Called to Purpose
Breaking the Heart of a Teacher
It has been just over 24 hours since The Heart of a Teacher aired on Hallmark Channel, and my mind and heart are still reeling. Screenwriter Derek Thompson wove such essential life lessons and classroom truths into 40 minutes that he had me in tears on multiple occasions. Not only did he reveal the … Continue reading Breaking the Heart of a Teacher
To Know the Heart of a Teacher
When a college instructor pulled me aside and suggested I become a teacher, I winced. “You’d be great!” she told me, but I wasn’t convinced. As a child, I gathered my teddy bears and dolls around me in a circle to coach them in spelling, writing, and math. I gave them grades. They loved me … Continue reading To Know the Heart of a Teacher