What they say? What they do?

Ignore the naysayers this #MondayMorning Let your #MondayMotivation push you to defy boundaries that are contrary to #progress Have a #fantastic day on #purpose

Looking Ahead

this is last day of November 31 days left in 2022 check your #circle #network #connection make the necessary changes #growth #progress Dare to be #different

Alliance for Newark Public Schools Parent Conference

On Saturday, November 12, 2022, The Alliance for Newark Public Schools had a Parent Conference at Rutgers Paul Robeson Center. It was a half day conference with 4 workshops and a keynote. Also, there was childcare provided by NJ State Licensed Childcare Providers for parents who attended with children. For our first event, I believeContinue reading “Alliance for Newark Public Schools Parent Conference”

NBOE Title I Parent Conference 2022

On November 15, 2022, NBOE held its Title I Parent Conference at New Jersey Institute of Technology. It was during the day, 9-2:30, when most parents worked. Yes, I had to take a day off work to attend. Also, I saw more NBOE staff than NBOE parents. Additionally, I did not see any advertisements orContinue reading “NBOE Title I Parent Conference 2022”

Be a light

There is a cost to being a light. The cost is an investment of time, talent, skill, study, and network. Pay attention to the other shiners and watch how they handle rejection. SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND

Different day, same stuff

3 days later, it still applies GROWING PAINS Going through to get through πŸ§‘πŸ‚πŸπŸ§‘πŸ‚πŸ

Next steps

Good Wednesday. Today is the 313th day of the year. There are 52 days remaining in 2022. What are your #intentions #plans #goals #desires My desire is to intentionally plan to achieve the goal of what I put on my #visionboard Fail to plan, plan to fail Since 8/1/22, my life had multiple transitions happeningContinue reading “Next steps”

A Social Worker and social work

There are those who want to pigeonhole social workers but…we are needed everywhere. Politics is one arena where we can make the most impact. This level of social work practice is macro. I AM A SOCIAL WORKER AND TRAINED TO PRACTICE ON THE MACRO LEVEL Macro-level social work is a practice method that is consideredContinue reading “A Social Worker and social work”

Parent Conference

The Alliance for Newark Public Schools is hosting a Parent Conference Saturday 11/12/22 in loving memory of Wilhelmina Holder. Link to register https://bit.ly/3yzHB4n Please share with others, register, and plan to attend. Dare to be different to make a difference.

My life changed, unexpectedly and immediately

On Saturday, August 13, 2022, my family’s life and mine unexpectedly and immediately changed. It was a tragedy and a traumatic event. More than a month later, I am still processing the event of that day. Although I desired a change, I was unprepared for the sudden event of a fire and homelessness. By Vashti HarrisContinue reading “My life changed, unexpectedly and immediately”

NJ Push to Promote Mental Health Awareness

BOBBY BRIER | JULY 29, 2022 | HEALTH CARE With suicide rising among Black youths, groups look to boost hope, offer support Organizers are planning to promote mental-health awareness with what they say will be an expression of courage, hope and resilience through the perspectives of people of color. Sunday’s BIPOC Messages of Hope and Celebration β€”Continue reading “NJ Push to Promote Mental Health Awareness”