I want to be known for advocating for community. In functioning community, people can learn, thrive, and be seen. They see their voice matters. They bring others up with them. They grow through challenges. They apologize and seek forgiveness for wrongdoing. They see past labels and learn beyond the superficial. That’s what I want my …
Author Archives: Melody McAllister
#RealLoveEdu
I will be taking some time to guest blog on other amazing people’s blogs for the next couple of weeks. Here is the latest about my friend, and author, Alexes Terry and her new book, Real Love:Strategies for Reaching Students Who See No Way Out.
No One is Above an Apology
When we recognize the pain we’ve caused, we can choose to ignore our part, or we can choose to be humble.
S’more Math & Science, Please!
For the love of learning, make the everyday moments count with your children. They’ll remember your conversations more than boring curriculum!
Sincerest Apologies
Sincere apologies are not automatic and leave out the tiny, ruinous “IF.”
Mother
Wherever you find yourself today, your role as Mother is honored.
It’s Ok To Have A Bad Day
It’s okay to have a bad day. It doesn’t mean your faith is weak or you are ungrateful for all you have. It means, you are human and need support.
Letting Go Of Control
When I began teaching in the early 2000s, to earn high marks on my teacher evaluation, I needed to show that I was the boss and first in command in my classroom. One of my principals in those early years compared me to a teammate, who taught in a way completely different than I did. …
Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father,Thank You for seeing us through another day. We come before You with humble hearts. We lift up all the doctors, nurses, and all people working in healthcare and their protection. We lift up their families. We pray they will be reunited soon. We pray for Your supernatural wisdom and strength to guide them …
It’s Okay To Change: Next Steps
This is my follow up piece to a January blog post titled Its Okay To Change. I hope you find it helpful and it was such a pleasure to guest blog for Parent Square Learning Network! https://psln.parentsquare.com/blog/supporting-lgtbq-students-as-a-christian-educator
