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 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 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 328: “Whole Person Care” Tonight, I enjoyed catching up & connecting with Gabe ( @_gabe_recouvreur_ ) and Diana ( @direpoetics )! So much love for you both! We recorded Educator Shout Out Interviews; stay tuned on ECC @youtube A common thread mentioned by people throughout the ECC is the importance of building healthy relationships & connections; paying attention to and caring about the whole person, not only one part (i.e. physical health or occupation) of their life

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 326: “Webb + Ebbe = Webbe” Laughing, connecting, delicious food, a well played soccer game, more laughing, makes for a great day, and time well spent/shared. Thank you, Webb family and Gannon! Until we see each other again, much love! ✌🏼 @jlwebb73 39 DAYSS REMAIN to #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com bowl with chicken, mild salsa, sour cream, guac, lettuce #Ellen #EllenDegeneres #TheEllenShow #EllenShow #GetMsEbbeOnY

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 321: “Life is a beach & I’m just playin’ in the sand.” @liltunechi Life is really giving me and people I love and care about some tough waves to ride & overcome. Damnit! Be there. Listen. Lend a helping hand. What to say, what to do to show you care and support. Nothing can take away the pain and grief in many of these moments. So much love and many big embraces! Mixed emotions. Damnit. Standing in my power pose and learning how to ride those DAMN waves. We’re in this

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 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

ECC Day 310 (7/4/19): “You’re not alone 🤗💙” 55 days to #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com Surrounded by chosen family (burrito ;) -- chicken burrito with 1/2 brown, 1/2 white rice, mild, sour cream, cheese, lettuce ) and friends. #Ellen #EllenDegeneres #TheEllenShow #EllenShow #GetMsEbbeOnYourShow #love #connection #keepitreal #chipotle #challenge #fundraiser #GiveBack #MichelleObama #oprah #educator #educators #yolo #Portl

ECC Day 3-0-8! “Action to Happiness & Joy” “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” -Dalai Lama *I recognize these experiences and feelings are a process that ebb & flow throughout our lives; I’ve sure experienced those ebbs and flows. Everyone has their own process of experiencing happiness & joy. A friend shared a list of “22 Things Happy People Do Differently,” and it resonates with me; I’m continually working towards loving life. I also tal