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Oh Great Light of the World
One year back in high school, I remember my parents and I going to church on New Year’s Eve. Not a service that lasted an hour or two, no, one that lasted all night long. We greeted the new year … Continue reading
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Going, Going…..Ghana
I’ve been trying to wrap my mind around this whole “mom of a senior” thing all year. Although I have not yet had the time to start writing the book that compares the 10 months of pregnancy to the 10 months … Continue reading
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The Parent Trap
I’ve been waiting. I’ve heard the saying all my life, “this hurts me more than it hurts you.” As a parent, I’ve been frustrated, angry, sad, and bewildered by the choices my children have made. However, I can’t really say … Continue reading
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Risk Taker
Risk Taker: We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change. It’s crazy to think about really. We … Continue reading
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Odyssey and WATERisLIFE
The partnership started several years ago when an Odyssey family got involved with the WATERisLIFE organization, a nonprofit committed to bringing clean water to people lacking clean water around the world. Odyssey is an International Baccalaureate World School believing that … Continue reading
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Calling All Cowards
One definition of the word coward is a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things. Well, well, well, I think most of us have a little coward coat hiding in our closet, don’t we … Continue reading
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Communicator
Communicator – We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups. Austin is the 14 year-old boy that went with … Continue reading
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Reflective
Reflective – We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development. There are many things that I know … Continue reading
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Caring
Caring – Today we went back to the school at Kpaachyili unannounced. It seems that the similarity of problems of schools across the world are even more the same than at first glance. Today, there was a teacher attendance … Continue reading
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Thinkers
Thinkers – We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. People say that I should stop thinking so much. I respond that they … Continue reading
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Not Waiting For Perfect 