Dear graduating seniors of Richardson High School, On this momentous day of your graduation I want to take a moment to share some thoughts, some words of encouragement on the tremendous adventure you have ahead of you, and offer a few words of advice that have stuck with me over the years. Mostly, however, I […]
Spoiler Alert: This post reveals important plot elements of the miniseries 13 Reasons Why. When I decided to write a piece on the miniseries 13 Reasons Now, I had a chance to discuss it with some kids from our group. As with any complicated topic, the reactions are varied. Some of us enjoyed it – […]
Thank you to parents of confirmation candidates and the faith formation staff at St. Joseph – especially Katie Smith, Ojas Inamdar, and Christie Gutierrez Quintanilla. In the Western Church, candidates for the sacrament of confirmation are usually young teens. Preparation consists in part in giving them the tools to live out and defend their faith […]
Apollo STEAM Academy has made some very impressive changes at the beginning of this year. First, as a matter of school policy, all cell phone use is now prohibited during school hours. Why is this a good idea? First smart phone use in general and social media in particular is a huge source of distraction and […]
This afternoon we had the pleasure of speaking with the staff and administrators of Apollo STEAM Academy about social media and mental health. To everybody present today, thank you! So many of you are already friends and it is so great to have the opportunity to make new friends. You guys are doing great — the policies […]
Thank you parents and staff of Wylie Preparatory Academy for your hospitality and faithful example of intentional parenting. Parents and staff meeting in homes to address a shared area of concern: this is the way to make an impact. Topics shared over iced tea: social media, faith, mental health, the law. It was an honor […]
I participated in the Overnight Walk to Prevent Suicide. The stories were compelling and heartbreaking but at the same time hopeful. My SpringPark Community carried me through the Walk, with strength and encouragement. Every color of beaded necklace was available, but I wore the white color beaded necklace which signifies the loss of a child. […]
