Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Fellow Teachers: Please do not take arguments like this one too seriously. They remind me of the classical Greek arguments against the dangers of literacy, that teaching people to read and write would impair their ability to memorize things. Forcing students to take notes in a… Continue reading
In reading the reflections of my fellow Berry College alumni on the passing of Truett Cathy, I am reminded of the complexity in examining the life and legacy of an influential figure. Mr. Cathy was a gracious man, unpretentious in every way, who always displayed kindness and compassion to the individuals… Continue reading
John-Francis graduates from High School tomorrow. Even though I’ve been reminded of this reality every day for weeks, it still seems highly unlikely since, only yesterday, I was dropping him off at The Galloway School for his first day of kindergarten. I remember how he matter-of-factly climbed out of his carseat and… Continue reading
In the eighth chapter of Mark, Jesus is finally revealed to be the “Messiah,” one anointed by the Creator to change the world on behalf of the created. Jesus immediately explains to his followers that being the anointed one of God means he will suffer rejection and pain to the… Continue reading
Dear People Who Do Not Live In The Deep South: Dealing with roads covered in ICE, in a city where there are almost no trucks for salting/sanding/de-icing and where almost no one has AWD, snow tires, chains, or vehicles equipped for sub-freezing temperatures is NOT the same as what you… Continue reading