STOP, BREATHE, and HOLD ONTO TODAY!
LET'S TALK....
As we walk into our third month of distant learning, I gift each of you an OPPORTUNITY to STOP, BREATHE, and HOLD ONTO TODAY! In honor of Mental Health month and celebrating being authentically vulnerable, I am humbled to share my most recent blog. As a student that always fought to "keep up" while striving for perfection, I am GRATEFUL for ALL of my failures!
I had the privilege of speaking with a former student this evening. We discussed how fear can easily overtake our minds, consuming our every thought. We spoke about not being "good enough." I am no longer ashamed of my anxiety, the lost sleep, the many hours questioning my worth. I am here today because NOW IS THE TIME to ensure social and emotional supports and programs are currently implemented and ready to go for the fall! We must make every effort to help the quiet child find their voice, the boisterous child find outlets to release energy and shine in the spotlight, the perfectionist find the beauty in failing.
Before you click the link below, celebrate ALL of your failures. In doing so, we are paving a road for every being to fail as they trek towards their glories!
Do a good DEED, and pass along my email!
WHAT THE STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT DEED!
I can’t thank Ms. Dana enough for what she’s done for me the past few years. Starting at a young age, Ms. Dana started tutoring me when I was in Pre-k. The next year, I got accepted into PS 33, where I was in Ms. Dana’s class. In class, she pushed me out of my comfort zone, knowing that I would thrive there. I started learning and growing a lot more. Throughout my years at PS 33, Ms. Dana has helped me every step of the way, always pushing me to my full potential. Even when she left PS 33, she would help me with my writing skills. At the end of 5th grade, when I started looking and applying for middle schools, she helped me with my applications, showing me how I could grow as a writer, reader and thinker. She helped me prepare for the ISEE tests in the matter of a few months. I wrote essays for schools, with her analyzing every detail that I wrote and helping me see what I could improve on. With her help, I got accepted into Horace Mann, a private school in the Bronx. Without Ms. Dana, I wouldn’t know where I would be right now. I am so thankful for her help and have learned a lot from her.
~Nara Brunink, age 11