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THE HISTORY OF THIS BOOK 7/7/20165

Learning & Excellence The Power of Community 7/7/20166 My 1 GOAL Depart with Depart with ONE THOUGHT or IDEA (A V-8 Moment)

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HOW and WHO you ACTUALLY ARE!

GGREAT ALTERNATIVE EDUCATORS ARE GREAT LEADERS! SSTUDENTS WATCH EVERYTHING WE DO! SSTUDENTS DO NOT REMEMBER SPECIFICALLY WHAT YOU TEACH THEM BUT THEY NEVER FORGET HOW YOU TREAT THEM! 7/7/201614

1. A sense of self-worth, a positive attitude, and a belief in success. 2. A purpose in life. 3. A love for life. 4. A willingness to look for a better (ALTERNATIVE) way to accomplish something. 5. A “WE CAN DO IT” mentality. 7/7/201615

6. An open mind and eagerness to listen to others’ opinions and options. 7. An excitement for ALTERNATIVE initiatives. 8. A sense of humor and ability to laugh at yourself. 9. A personal (and professional) mission that includes continual rejuvenation and revitalization. 10. A daily MANTRA. 7/7/201616

 Think of a “MANTRA” that you will begin every day with—write it down and share with your neighbors. 7/7/2016N. A.C. CONNECTIONS

SIX:I admit I made a mistake FIVE:You did a GREAT JOB FOUR:What is YOUR OPINION? THREE:IF YOU PLEASE… TWO:Thank YOU ONE:WE 7/7/201618

 The talent to care and be concerned for others.  An ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE.  A desire to be successful.  A feeling of good physical and emotional health.  The skill to THINK logically.  The gift to have fun and LAUGH!  The capability to handle stress. 7/7/201619

That confusion created when one’s mind overrides the body’s desire to choke the living daylights out of some jerk who desperately need it. (page 95) 7/7/201620

 Work is a struggle.  The end product is more important than the experience.  Doing and having are more important than BEING.  There is NOT enough TIME to get everything done.  Quantity is more important than quality.  ?????? WHAT CAUSES YOU STRESS? 7/7/201621

 PERSISTENCE  PATIENCE  PASSION 7/7/201622

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7/7/ Teamwork: Simply stated, it is less ME and more WE. Unknown

 WE ALL NEED TO BE FED… FIGURATIVELY AND LITERALLY!  What are your STAFF meetings like? 7/7/201625

 What happens in your school to take care of one another?  How do you FEED yourself?  What ALTERNATIVE activities make students, teachers, and parents feel special?  What can you do more of (or begin) to make sure EVERYONE is being FED?  Stop doing? Keep doing? Start doing?  OTHER—WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS? 7/7/201626

7/7/ It is amazing what can be accomplished when nobody cares about who gets the credit. Robert Yates

7/7/ In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first—ahead of personal glory. Paul Bear Bryant

“You wouldn't’t worry so much about what other people thought if you realized how seldom they do” Eleanor Roosevelt 7/7/201629

7/7/ Teamwork is working together even when apart. Unknown

 EACH OTHER?  STUDENTS?  PARENTS?  ADMINISTRATORS? 7/7/201631

TO REMAIN SANE… YOU MUST….??? 7/7/201632

 HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH D.U.C.K.S.? 7/7/201633

 And don’t forget “post-it note therapy” (thank you Art Fry, 1980) 7/7/201634

 When you are happy… dance around and wag YOUR ENTIRE BODY! 7/7/201635

 YOU GROW OLD BECAUSE YOU STOP PLAYING!  HAVE FUN EVERY DAY! 7/7/2016 N.A.C. (Networking And Client) CONNECTIONS, INC36

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HAVE A FABULOUS DAY ALONG WITH THE HAPPIEST & HEALTHIEST YEAR EVER! Please contact me: 7/7/201643