I’m fire when I’m focused. Regardless of what may be
happening around me, I can do anything I’m trying to complete if I’m in a
posture of focus. When I’m focused I’m centered and unbothered by any
distractions, or disruptions that may try to interfere with anything I’ve got
going on. These days, it’s important to be able to come into focus, especially
if you’re working towards something that’s important for you to accomplish.
When you’re focused, you can’t and shouldn’t be worried about what someone else
has going on, or be so easily deterred that you don’t take care of what needs
to be taken care of. I’ve experienced what getting off focus can do, and it’s
not worth it. Ultimately, not being focused can cost you valuable time,
opportunities, and bring unnecessary disappointments. Do you think any of those
things are worth getting off focus for? If you’re serious about changing your
life, accomplishing your goals, or any dreams you have in mind, they’ll
definitely require incredible amounts of focus. So, try your best to eliminate distractions and make the choice to get into focus. You'll be amazed at the positive changes it can bring.
I’m a Black educator in my fifth year of teaching middle school English, and in my third as the 8th Grade English PLC (Professional Learning Community) Lead. And while I genuinely enjoy the purposeful work I get to do, seeing the growth of my scholars, and continuing to hone my skills in a content area I’ve loved since I was a little girl, I’ve had to confront some unpleasant experiences in this space. I’d been through much worse when I was an academic advisor at a Christian university. Racism, sexism, harassment, and workplace bullying were sadly norms in that environment. However, some of what I’ve experienced as a Black educator hasn’t been normal … It doesn’t seem normal to be the only Black educator in my department – in a predominantly Black school. One of my Black colleagues once said, “It should look like a Tyler Perry movie in here.” But it doesn’t. It didn’t feel normal being reprimanded in a meeting (during my second year of teaching) by an administrator who went in on...