A huge congratulations to the West Forsyth Lady Titans Soccer team for capturing the first ever Triad Cup Championship. Despite injuries and the need to reshuffle lineups, this team continues to do what it did last season: play for team, never give up, and display a steady consistency that many professional teams lack. In two … Continue reading The Steady Determination That is the Lady Titans Soccer Team – First Ever Triad Cup Champs

Having grown up in a small town in the deep South during the 1970’s and 80’s, it was not uncommon to view televangelists on weekends, especially when only four or five channels were available to watch. Claims made by these people were seemingly noble and altruistic, but they always asked for money to do God’s … Continue reading The “Legivangelists” in Raleigh, NC

If you are a high school teacher, then you may have heard this question: “What did you get on the SAT when you took it last century?” It’s an honest question. Some students just want to see how they compared to you. Students do that. The problem is that there really is no comparable way … Continue reading Distorting The Reality of Public Education – The NCGA’s Revisionist History

Teach a few years and you will come into contact with hundreds if not thousands of people on a regular basis. Some will come to your classroom in regular intervals because they are on your rolls. Some you will see in the hallways or in an extracurricular activity. All will share their experiences with you … Continue reading Teaching is the Most “Human” of Occupations

Invariably, in many social situations, I am asked that same ubiquitous question many people face: “So, what do you do for a living?” And when I answer that I am a teacher the reactions are varied.  “Wow, that must be exciting!”  “Do you guys still use red ink?” “How do you handle those kids?” “I … Continue reading Tests Can’t Measure the True Strength of Schools And Other Reasons Your Kids Aren’t Numbers

No true competitor wants to end a season with a loss and a small note from a fan will not really ease the sting of a close defeat. Actually, it's one of the many things I respect about your basketball team. But in so many ways you didn't lose tonight. And while it may not … Continue reading A Thank You to the West Forsyth Ladies Basketball Team – You Were and Still Are Absolute Warriors

I have posted this before. And the message hasn’t changed. That team you will play tomorrow night is a very good team. They did not make it this far not being one. So are you. Actually you are more than a very good team. You’re OUR very good team. While this may not be an … Continue reading Let Them Remember That You Are The Titans

At this point in the playoffs, every team is a good team. Every team has deep talent. Every team is more than athletically capable. In what was the last game on the Titan home court of the season, what was shown in the third round game are the ingredients that win games when both teams … Continue reading Heart, Grit, Toughness, and the 6th Man