If you know me, you know I use quotes and graphics to send positive messages. It’s a great visual reminder that we have much to celebrate - no matter the gloom and doom that some dwell on.
I believe it starts with attitude. With the right frame of mind, there are countless reasons to show gratitude.
Take the Emmett School District for example.
There are so many good things - too many to list here, but I’m going to focus on three that make a huge difference in the education of our students.
The Community! Where would we be without our endless network of people who share their time, treasures and talent? People who volunteer in the classrooms, school organizations and booster clubs to support extra-curricular activities.
People who share their expertise beyond what our staff can provide extends the learning beyond the classroom. The mentors who give our seniors a tremendous amount of time and energy to help them learn a new skill or explore a career before graduation.
The Emmett School District Staff! We are very fortunate to employ people who are invested in our community and our students and their futures. From the bus driver who greets students in the morning to the teacher who says goodbye to students at the end of each learning day, I am grateful for the care and positive attitudes our employees role model for our students.
Like I said, I believe that it starts with gratitude. We’ve put a lot of time and effort into professional development to improve education. We want to continue to aim for better and our staff has embraced this concept. I appreciate that - beyond the words expressed here.
The Health of our Students! Two years ago, we were starting to hear about the coronavirus. It seemed worlds away, and certainly nothing that would affect our lives here in Emmett. Fast forward a few months, it truly changed the way we educated students. Through this climate we have shown resilience, strength and flexibility to adapt.
With the exception of a couple of months, our students have been in the classroom for face-to-face learning. Yes, it’s been a bit risky, challenging and sometimes political. Balance has been key and it makes all the difference when we approach it with a can-do attitude.
It’s that same mindset that I use to confront any challenge -- anytime -- because attitude truly makes all the difference in the world -- not just in November as we count our blessings.
