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NESSA’S NOTIONS: An Attitude of Gratitude
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By VANESSA W. SNYDER In the spirit of the holiday, I just want to focus on appreciation and gratitude. Doctoral reflections can wait! Here’s my “thankful” list, in no particular order: I will gather with family again – even though … Continue reading
NESSA’S NOTIONS: Got discipline? Likely more than you think
By VANESSA W. SNYDER Saturdays. They’ve taken on a whole new meaning as I work through this huge writing project. I’m calling it a huge writing project because, ultimately, that’s what it is. (Speaking of writing, I thought I was … Continue reading
Atrium Health’s Dr. Joseph Hsu, a Veteran and West Point Grad, Joins Carolina Panthers’ ‘Salute to Service’
By DERON SNYDER (as published by Atrium Health) Joseph Hsu, MD, has a keen understanding of our veterans’ contributions to society. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He then went on to serve in Iraq … Continue reading
NESSA’S NOTIONS: Help Wanted … Needed … and Appreciated
By VANESSA W. SNYDER I’ve been writing about this doctoral journey of mine (emphasis on MINE), as if it’s all about me. However, it’s not just my journey to take alone. Yes, I have to do the writing on my … Continue reading
NESSA’S NOTIONS: Light bulbs going off, left and right
By VANESSA W. SNYDER I’m learning a lot in pursuit of this doctorate, not the least of which centers around Social Emotional Learning. But the pursuit is a lesson in itself, leading to a series of revelations. Epiphany No. 1: … Continue reading
NESSA’S NOTIONS: How Did I Get Here?
By VANESSA W. SNYDER I did not set out to get a doctorate. I really was just trying to get credentials to become a school administrator. As a teacher, I loved the impact I had in my classroom, but slowly … Continue reading
NESSA’S NOTIONS: Connecting Dots on a Doctoral Journey
By VANESSA W. SNYDER Let me preface this by saying I don’t have time to write a blog. I am working on a doctorate degree and I have a fulltime job, so there really is no time for this kind … Continue reading
Why Concerned Parents Gave the NFL’s “Heads Up” a Thumbs Down
By DERON SNYDER (as published on Medium) Life was awesome for football as the late 1990s rolled into the early 2000s. It remained king among America’s spectator sports, enjoying fanatical followers across the pro, college, and high school levels. Broadcast … Continue reading
How Obama’s Presidency Highlighted the Value of Distinct Differences
By DERON SNYDER (as published on Medium) When it comes to metaphors about the USA’s multi-hued swirl — with some folks living the American dream, others trying to awake from a national nightmare — the “melting pot” approach doesn’t appeal … Continue reading
Sports and the National Anthem … Oh Say Can We Stop? Please?
By DERON SNYDER (as published on Medium) Here we go again. Prepare for another round of NFL players taking a knee, Donald Trump giving them the finger, owners grimacing in their suites, and commissioner Roger Goodell serving as a punching … Continue reading
