"...education not only positively impacts the student, it also positively impacts the community. I hope we will each find unique ways to encourage the youth in our communities to pursue this impactful journey.”
"'Far' is not far enough. But, it brings me hope and is inspiring, watching movements of people and movements of purpose really be powerful and change..."
“I worked hard – really hard – to not stifle their grief… so many memories of me as a youth trying to stop any family dynamics that included pain.”
“I always felt like auditions were more than just auditions – what was at stake wasn’t just a spot in a piece, but a piece of social capital..."
“...Whenever I have a challenging conversation or something in my work (or life) that invites fear, I remind myself to lead with love as well as humility.”
"...one that’s more aspirational: grace… I want to try to be more adaptive and flexible, and to recognize what’s going on in the world rather than just trying to overcome it.”
“Where is the redemptive quality for this great nation – this melting pot of cultures and people? Where is the reconciliation?”
“…in allowing ourselves to speak, to share our anger and our pain, we allow ourselves the opportunity to find acceptance, understanding, and belonging...”
The many ways we recharged, restored, rekindled our fire throughout the year.
Reflections from throughout the year on what - and who - keeps us going.
