by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Dec 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
The first hour of the final day of 2020. It’s heavy. The darkest hours, the quietest hours, are the hardest hours. There is hope in the midnight hour. I know it’s hard to see. All you see is the pain. You feel alone, but you are not alone. Don’t be afraid to reach out...
by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Nov 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
May 25, 2020. George Floyd was murdered on this date. This was the day I felt compelled like no other to do something. To be a part of the fight for change and dismantling systemic racism. How it Began Earlier in the year, Shelley Burgess & Beth Houf,...
by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Reflections on Shelley Burgess’ Quote. Each week, Beth Houf, Dawn Harris, Shelley Burgess and I collaborate and discuss topic for the weekly #LeadLAP chat focused on antiracism. This past week, each of us was to share a quote, something personal, intimate regarding...
by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Jun 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
George Floyd’s death was the tipping point for so many. I had sleepless nights, shed many tears. Not solely because of his death. The repeated deaths. I experienced a powerful internal tug do something. What? How? When? Then it hit me, I woke up one morning,...
by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Jun 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
8 minutes, 46 seconds. Jogging. Playing video games at home. Relaxing at home. Walking to the store. The list goes on. These are only a microscopic fraction of the ways black people have been murdered by citizens or police in America. I support our men and women in...
by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Remote learning is a challenge for everyone. The energetic, primary student accustomed to high energy activity at school could easily have a difficult time with distance learning. Students need short bursts of experiential learning opportunities. Even as adults, we...