Reach Beyond Your Grasp

Reach Beyond Your Grasp by Roy Purczinsky, April 4, 1976      I’m delighted to be here, and I appreciate the invitation for the opportunity to share with you a concept of life that I think is so important.  You know, really the most important part of the success of...

What Happened to Self Control?

What Happened to Self Control? I am a HUGE football fan – especially college football.  I grew up in Nebraska and love the Cornhuskers.  Living  in Texas now gives me a large number of teams to choose from, but I love the Baylor Bears almost as much as the...

Remember Your Power

I kept this powerful quote by Haim Ginott my desk and read it everyday to remind myself of the incredible power we have as educators.  Remember your power!  Use it wisely!   I have come to a frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom.  It’s...
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