ECC Day 341: “I Choose Positivity” People all over the world are experiencing various levels of pain, heartache & suffering. I acknowledge that & feel for people; I choose positivity & love. People have taken other peoples’ lives; people have taken their own lives. I acknowledge that & feel for people so deeply; I choose positivity & love. Hearing/reading about negativity, suffering, & injustices experienced by people from various backgrounds is heartbreaking, disgusting, & i

ECC Day 340: “Aaaand, Break!” @chipotle steppin’ in this AM for brekky; egg & ‘cado have the morning off. No, Chip isn’t open until 10:45AM; I bought this meal last night. It’s ALMOST as fresh tasting the next day. I’m also setting up my day for options at lunch and dinner with friends. While many of them enjoy Chipotle, none of them are eating it every day for a year; they are cheering me on as IIII do that. Be kind, have fun, and laugh a lot today! 25 DaYs To #ChipInForEduc

ECC Day 338: “BE PRESENT” In her Educator Shout Out Interview, Amaralyn encourages us, educators, to ensure our students know we support and care for them, and we are there for them. Being present and getting to know our students beyond academics goes along way. Educator/student relationships are key, and have a lasting impact in many ways. Thank you, Amaralyn, for being part of the ECC! Stay tuned to ECC @youtube for her ESOI! 27 DAYS TO #ChipInForEducation by donating to th

ECC Day 337: “Touchdown for Education” Patton ( @__patton58__ )& I had a great time recording his Educator Shout Out Interview! I’m proud of you and your growth; I am excited to see what’s ahead for you as you continue embracing the power & theory of “yes!” Keep growing, leaning into discomfort, learning about yourself & how to effectively communicate & listen to/with others. Patton, thank you for supporting the ECC since the beginning. I agree with you, “it’s for a great cau

ECC Day 336: “A Kid’s Meal, Please” Holly was excited about her first @chipotle “kid’s meal;” she is a fan! After the ECC, I shall try a “kid’s meal.” I appreciate smaller things like forks, spoons, Tupperware, my niece & nephews’ lil’ fingers, toes, & nose when they were babies. How cute is that chip bag?! I wear “kid’s sized” shoes. Kids/young folks are awesome! Not everything labeled for “kids” or “adults” is exclusively for one or the other. You want to order a “kid’s mea

ECC Day 335 (!!!!): “The 30-Day Countdown Begins!” I’ve crushed the Educator Chipotle Challenge (ECC) for over 11 months; I have one month to go! Thank you to the 19 adults & younger folks who joined me to celebrate what already feels like a great accomplishment! Day 365 is on August 28th (first day of school); please mark your calendar. More details to come. Let’s make these 30 days count & raise $100,000 to support educators & students!! #ChipInForEducation by donating to t

ECC Day 334: “Sunday Funday” quality time with quality people + cannonballs into refreshing pools + @wickedslush & @chipotle & blackberry cobbler with ice cream & whipped cream ___________________ My kind’a Sunday Funday! Join me tomorrow, 7/29, @chipotle @davis.downtown to celebrate Day 335 at 5PM! 31 days to #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com bowl with 1/2 white, 1/2 brown rice, chicken, fajita veggies, mild, sour cream, le

ECC Day 333: “Pain Pushes Until the Vision Pulls” - @michaelbbeckwith (shared w/me by Raul Zamora) This concept can relate to many aspects of our lives, & many types of challenges/problems we experience. Those challenges/problems can feel intense, painful, insurmountable, & cause us to feel stuck. “Your potential is ALWAYS bigger than the problem.” Hang on & keep moving forward, because you may be closer than you think to the bridge/tipping point where the “vision of possibil

ECC Day 332: “Challenge Yourself” @b47998 Brian crushed his Educator Shout Out Interview, AND that chicken burrito! He talks about challenging himself to grow; “you never know what you can achieve until you try...try...try again.” School is fun for Brian! Stay tuned on ECC @youtube to hear why he enjoys it! Thank you for having fun with me today, Brian! I’m very proud of you! 💙🙌🏼 Less than 33 days to #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.ed

ECC Day 331: “The Best Caption EVERRR!” ....🤷🏼‍♂️what? Caerwyn & Schuyler said today’s caption had to be “the best caption ever,” so it is. You’re welcome. My students are the bee’s knees! I had fun recording their Educator Shout Out Interview. I miss having your sassy, kind, sarcastic, bubbly...did I mention sarcastic, personalities on the JH campus. Make great memories your senior year; I’ll be cheering you on as you walk across the stage at graduation!! Much love! ECC su

ECC Day 330: “Practice: Becoming Music to his Ears” Musician, Antonio Velásquez, is honing his craft through lots and lots of practice, determination, and patience with perspective. He’s learning the instrumental role of practice, and building a strong foundation of skills and habits, as it relates to achieving his musical goals! Tonio, keep living as if your dreams and goals are your current reality, while taking small, medium, and large steps as they actualize. I’m proud of

ECC Day 329: “Rae & K having a hayday @chipotle “ +Great conversation +Laughter +Connected with people we know who walked by +Embraced our inner child at the playground +HAP-PY Tuesday! 36 DAYS to #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com bowl with 1/2 brown, 1/2 white rice, black beans, chicken, fajita veggies, mild, sour cream, lettuce #Ellen #EllenDegeneres #TheEllenShow #EllenShow #GetMsEbbeOnYourShow #keepitreal #chipotle #chal

ECC Day 327: “First Year Student” Today I shared a meal and recorded an Educator Shout Out Interview with Anant ( @anantmashiana ), who was part of the 8th grade class my first year (2014) at Da Vinci Jr. High School! I’m proud of you, Anant, and your entire graduating class of 2019! Your class holds a special place in my heart and career as a School Counselor in Davis. Many of you will become “First Year Students” in colleges and universities across the nation; all of you wi

ECC Day 325: “Be Who You Needed” Be who you needed when you were younger. I am grateful for the affirming and caring role models I have had in my life, from my parents, family, friends, to coaches, mentors, and educators. I am who I am today, in part, because you provided me with space and encouragement to figure out who I am. The “figuring out” part will be a lifelong adventure. I intend to continue leading my life, proud to be me; to be someone my niece, nephews, and other

ECC Day 324: “The Hats We Wear” As educators, we wear many hats, sometimes multiple in any given moment. There’s the mentor/role model hat, parenting hat, nurse hat, teacher hat, confidential hat, make sure you’re fed and hydrated hat, mandated reporter hat, help you learn not to pick your nose in public hat, and many more. What other hats, educators? Comment below!! Educators do more than teach students specific subject matter, as it relates to daily and future lives, in a 3

ECC Day 323: “Be The Light” Each day we have opportunities to lighten and brighten someone’s day and world, even if for a moment or two. I’ll accept that daily - to give and receive positive energy to/from the world and other beings in it. Be it saying hi to people on my walk, taking my earbuds completely out of my ears; complimenting her on the great outfit choice; anything that puts another person at ease, and life a tad smoother. Today, Jay, Jennifer, Cheryl, Dez & the gir

ECC Day 322: “I Want To See You Smile” Kari & the crew at West Hillsboro #2700 @chipotle sent me on my way back to Cali with many smiles, great memories during the ECC, and a filling burrito baby!! On my drive, a person about age 14 or 15 waved and smiled at me. No matter how much money we raise to support educators and students (there was another $100 donation today - thank you!!), no matter if I reach all 53 of my Educator Shout Out Interview goals by day 365, 8/28/19, no m

ECC Day 320: “Above & Beyond for Educators” Many educators go above and beyond their duty to serve our children, including buying school supplies, food, and clothes out of their own bank account. Some of these educators are already living paycheck to paycheck, working a second or third job to support themselves and their family. Some of them do not have personal health insurance because they cannot afford it. Depending on the source, the average amount an educator spends of t

ECC Day 319: “Educators’ Impact” @mrapinoe , did an educator believe in you? @beyonce , did an educator encourage you to pursue your dreams? @bradmontague and @iamkidpresident , did an educator contribute to your quest to make the world more awesome? @theellenshow , were you inspired by an educator who demonstrated how to be kind, generous, and respectful towards other people? @michelleobama and @barackobama , have you met an educator who believes in and advocates for the rig

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