ECC Day 318: “Natural Endings” As this visit home to Stillwater, MN comes to a close, I reflect on one of the themes throughout my trip; it’s one of life’s constants: everything changes and comes to an end. From the visits with my niece and nephews, friends, and family to the recent sale of my grandparents’ home, to changes in peoples’ abilities and mindset from how I used to know them, the natural shifts in friendships, to the delicious @chipotle burritos, and soon to be the

ECC Day 316: “Walk Down Memory Lane” We go back to elementary school days. Marnie was one of my childhood best friends. She and my Dad adore(d) each other! Today, in our early thirties, we took a walk and drive down memory lane. It’s amazing how certain memories can be activated by certain people, phrases, places, etc.. We also recorded an Educator Shout Out Interview. Marn, thank you for such a beautiful friendship, for supporting me with the ECC, and for your efforts as a s

ECC Day 315: “Living in Harmony” We often talk about “work/life balance” and finding “balance” in life. Ney reframed it as to strive for “harmony” throughout life. Balance feels pressure filled on a teeter totter, to have equal “balance” of priorities in life, and that’s not seeming to be how life is or an attainable goal per se. Rather, to feel harmony is to trust your gut with how life feels - how it flows, and you get to decide what harmony looks like and feels like for yo

ECC Day 313: “Better Together” Minnesotans are known by many as being nice people; hence, the saying, “Minnesota Nice.” Today I experienced this way of being to a level well beyond being a Minnesotan; rather, as humans supporting each other in one nation. Hundreds of people, of all ages and backgrounds, gathered to cheer on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team ( @uswnt ) as they won their fourth World Cup! People were high-fiving friends, family, strangers. I don’t know much

ECC Day 312: “Get Stilly” Getting silly in Stilly, aka my hometown, Stillwater, MN, @chipotle . That Chipotle location is a big part of where my love for Chip-o-tootle began! It’s great to be home and see people who have had such an impact on my personal and professional growth. To acknowledge where and who I came from is humbling. We have 53 days to #ChipInForEducation through the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com Thank you for taking action with me! Silly in St

ECC Day 311: “Education is like life” “Education is like life in that it’s better with people who truly care.” It’s the people who would offer you an umbrella as them & their partner walk over the new Stillwater bridge when it’s raining. @christopher.rupar is one of those people and educators.💙 54 days remain to help me #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com salad with chicken, mild salsa, sour cream...Nelson’s ice cream for des

Peace, love & Chipotle Mexican Grill with friends that have become chosen family. These long-term relationships are the bee’s knees! 💙 The “Buck Buck Bucks” on the bag reminds me of my grandpa Buckwheat. Missing you. Enjoying all the family time! Day 119 of the ECC in the books. Bowl-brown-chicken-mild-sourcream-cheese-lettuce #repost #tag #Ellen #EllenDegeneres #TheEllenShow #GetMsEbbeOnYouShow #GiveBack #Chipotle #educator #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounseling #minnesota #fam