10th Day Before 2011

Slow and steady wins the race!

Let the stories unfold…let the speculators extol – but when it’s all said and done let the truth be told!

Until then I guess, I like all you other truth seekers, will be stuck with the asinine remarks of faux residents with quips of concern that ironically only surface when there is some negative flow about –much like satan and his many minions.

That's why -- We need to get PRAYED UP!

Retro Prospective Countdown | Introspectively Speaking -- 11th Day

This has certainly been an eye-opening year. From creating an election campaign, partnering with, and ultimately befriending 3 awesome fellow Board members, to offending folks, being offended by folks, stretching, growing, nurturing and by God learning by doing!

I embrace all the experiences ushered in – in 2010.

I’ve lost a dear loved who named me as she did because she did not want people to decide who I was, what I looked like, what I was capable of, what my limits were, and what my VALUE to the world would be based on a name. For that – I am forever grateful as I have crossed many thresholds bracketed by surprised onlookers just beyond the opened door. Odd indeed – Peculiar I am!

I’ve embarked upon new yet temporal friendships, what the congregation of Saints would call “seasonal”, and I do not regret a single one. I will not take for granted the people who I come across during my life’s journey. They teach me. They challenge me. They invigorate and reset my resolve. But, what I do not let them do is define me, defile me, or devalue me. Thank God for the spirit of liberation!

I’d like to think the 9 months that I have served on the Board has been marked with positive changes and has acted as a catalyst towards an upwardly progressive moment to achieve educational excellence. It is a worthy endeavor and I am so honored to have been given the opportunity. I look forward to groundbreaking outcomes in 2011.

This year has proven to be a professional windfall as well. I got my office with a view, a decent salary and a worthwhile work assignment. It too has been fraught with personality challenges some as a result of my own idiosyncrasies while others not so much. I am a work in progress. Simply said, I’ve had my share of challenges and varying states of pistivity, but prayer is an AWESOME thing and it WORKS if you WORK IT!

As I look to the upcoming year my plans include expanding From: Tiaras to Crowns (young ladies mentoring ministry); developing community ‘in’ schools-friendly activities on behalf of the BOE; forging best-in-class school board policies that drive positive behaviors, accountability and world-class outcomes on behalf of the BOE; and finally – and of the greatest importance -- I want to spend more time with my Lovey Dovey Wubby Subby (AKA Milani) as she continues to mature into a compassionate, intelligent young lady and future leader.

So Blessed Am I!

Service is Honorable and REWARDING!

A huge Thank YOU to my church family at CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP GOSPEL CHURCH for providing over 20 toy donations for the Angels in Action organization located right here in Plainfield, NJ.

And a special thank you to the Lady Princesses of Tiaras to Crowns for wrapping the gifts and preparing them for distribution.

Goal: Infusing Technology in The Classroom -- What's Your Opinion?



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Let Me Help You With This!

So – I come home last night and like every night I ask my daughter about her day. She tells me about her experience with a certain school principal yesterday (not PAAAS).

Apparently, the adult in him couldn’t separate my child from her mom. Are you kidding me?!!!

I guess my Blog posting hit home. Good. It Should!

This is not personal – Don’t make it!

It’s Economics!

It’s about Educational Excellence!

It’s About the CHILDREN! I know this latter statement is an archaic concept – but I’m bringing it back in style!

You hurt her feelings!

You an adult whom she respected and regarded kindly -- hurt her feelings.  Did you think she wouldn't notice, feel it, sense the disregard and disrespect? Did you think she wouldn't mention it to her mom?  The fact that she had it on her heart and mind until I got home disturbs me greatly! Come on buddy. You know me and you know how I feel about mine. Nobody get's a pass to hurt my daughter!

Don’t let it happen again!

Let this serve as my outreach to you -- you know how to reach me.