ECC Day 286: “Best Medicine” *Laughter *Tears of joy, connectedness, proud of my Freshman, missing my Pops, sadness, & hope *Hugs *Did I...

ECC Day 276: “Branching Out” Branching out is what Nakia named it when she ate @chipotle for the first time. She wasn’t sure what to...

ECC Day 275: “Facilities Matter” The reputation and culture of a stellar school program like Da Vinci Charter Academy does not come from...

ECC Day 268: “Philosophize!” Today I was a School Counselor, and it felt so good! I philosophized & processed existential thoughts,...

ECC Day 267: “Student Centered Funding” “Let’s make our kids number 1 and fund our schools like they are number 1.” -Tony Thurmond...

ECC Day 253: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 - Students, show up! Students, show that you appreciate your educators & yourself by:...

ECC Day 246: “Happy School Principal’s Day...year-round!” To School Principals: you shall be recognized today & everyday for your...

ECC Day 243: “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” @marthagrahamdance This is such a special gift from @angelinay155 in 2017, the...

ECC Day 237: “Thoughts of a Jr. High School Counselor” *Once you are my student; you’ll always be in my heart, and part of my story. *I...

Burrito came thru drippin’ on Day 198 of the ECC. Yes, Mom, I cleaned up the mess from my white rice, honey, chicken, mild and corn...

ECC Day 184: Believe...in yourself, in others, you can, you will overcome...believe. Words of wisdom from Rico. Stay tuned for his...

ECC Day 170: Another day, another meal (salad with chicken, mild, sour cream) loving @chipotle — 14 years and over 170 days strong....

161st day in the life of the ECC: •Met another legend in #schoolcounseling - Dr. Linda Metcalf •#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #NSCW19 day...

“Everybody needs somebody; be that somebody.” As educators, we have the privilege of being somebody’s somebody everyday. 💜 🙌🏼 💙...

Educators coming off winter break rested, rejuvenated & ready for...CHIPOTLE... STUDENTS...& SELF-CARE! 🙃ECC fun on Day 132👌🏼 Per...

@sped1206 , I haven’t forgotten about your chorizo tacos recommendation from day 110. I trust that chorizo tacos will make their way into...

Quality time with quality humans, who also happen to be superb educators! It's da80 ;-) of the ECC. In that bowl is one tortilla, yummy...

Don't'cha know, I'm a Minnesotan? So, what better way to support my colleagues' Harry Potter themed Halloween costumes AND put something...

ECC Day 52 after #casc18 with other #schoolcounselor peers. Salad bowl with chicken, mild salsa, sour cream. #tonythurmond2018 #ellen...