Monthly Archives: September 2019

(Issue #488) Read. Reflect. Respond. Repeat.

Posted on September 29, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

Reset as needed. Interesting how Roxie has helped remind me of a basic premise. One that I used again this past week facilitating an onboarding workshop for new faculty. The truism: When we tackle issues or challenges, we do well … Continue reading →

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(Issue #487) Community Resilience Through Affordable and Sustainable Home Ownership

Posted on September 22, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

We have the know-how in the world to house everyone. We have the resources in the world to house everyone. All that is missing is the WILL to do it. -Millard Fuller Check this out for synchronicity. My most recent … Continue reading →

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(#486) A Metaphor for Growth and Resilience

Posted on September 15, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

Some will experience a metamorphosis they never dreamed they could attain. Others will quietly walk away. I always looked forward to the first day of the semester. As a teacher, that first day came full of anticipation for me and … Continue reading →

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(Issue #485) Human Beings with Human Challenges

Posted on September 8, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

Benefiting from human connections. Effective teachers understand that they never know what questions or dilemmas a student will bring through the door. In addition to academic issues, students (just like the rest of us) always have a bag full of … Continue reading →

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(Issue #484) Nutritious People and Purpose

Posted on September 1, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

The key is to understand the story and the associated people, because there can be a danger if community devolves into tribalism.  I have written of energy vampires. I’ve even recorded a song about these dastardly beings who “suck the … Continue reading →

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