job description: part 1
roughly two months ago, i confessed to a group of colleagues that i used to think i was a good listener until i realized that i just didn’t talk. my confession elicited …
on being a savior
The following posts are all dedicated to the students I’ve worked with through the years, from Lacombe, Alberta, to Knoxville, Tennessee and every other place in between. #1: spare an …
#5
I used to think I had to save you. It was the standard setup. You came to me with your stuff and I, the “all-knowing,” would listen and advise. It’s …
#4
I used to think I had to save you. And then we had an unexpected meeting. The hug, the joy that ensued reminded me that we’re on equal footing. Yes, …
#3
I used to think I had to save you. I made absolutely zero progress. I quit early on you. Wish I could remember how freeing that is each time I …
#2
I used to think I had to save you. So when you walked into my office and invited me out for a late night coffee shop run, I became unsure …
#1
I used to think I had to save you. Perhaps that began the morning your basketball coaches knocked on our classroom door, asking to speak with me. Was this normal? …