#icebucketchallenge

I took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Click on the link and view the clip to see who I challenged (it’s probably you). ALS Ice Bucket Challenge And, yes, the water was ice cold.  Only amateurs hit themselves on the head with ice cubes.

Code Names

I recently had a request to list the code words for the self-defense techniques to help parents work with their children. Here’s a list to help you relate the moves to the names and remember the techniques easier: Sword =  Chop (hand-sword) Wing  = Elbow Twins =...

Don’t Panic

It will all be OK. Ms. Michelle is out sick today (hopefully only for today). But don’t panic, we’ve got everything covered. This is Review Week and Test Prep so expect a rapid pace with lots of material being covered. Let’s all wish Ms. Michelle a...

A Beautiful Memorial

Yesterday I attended a beautiful memorial service for an education professor from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. Janette Klingner was a colleague of my wife, Dr. Karla. I had only a casual and, regrettably, short acquaintance with Janette, talking to her...

2014 Contest That Changes Lives Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Annual Contest That Changes Lives. Grand Prize (Free Training for a year for the entire family) The Bordewyk Family 1st Place The Damick Family 2nd Place Robert Selland 3rd Place Brian Gagnon Please see Ms. Michelle to claim your...

And a child shall lead

Last week was a typical morning in our household,  battling the clock to get to school on time. I was rushing to get the kids ready for school and out the door before they automatically locked us out at 8 AM sharp.  The doors are on a time-lock, like the giant vault...