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“Mr. Brake, Have You Ever Been in Love?”

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Harry Brake

Okay, seriously, this question.  I NEVER, EVER thought I’d be asked this question by anyone.  EVER. Times Change.  There I am, in school, sidled by a student that was in the worst times of his life due to being told … Continue reading →

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Chills that Reveal…

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Harry Brake

SO MUCH has happened in the span of three weeks, but for me in blogging, I often have to let an event soak in for days, maybe even a week after, to allow the true aspects of covering it all … Continue reading →

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What Does National Library Week and School Library Month look, sound and feel like in the “Ideal” Setting?

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Harry Brake

Let’s just jump on in, now remember, this is today, ONE DAY, only from 7:45 AM to 12:45 Pm, after that more great things occurred that are hard to retain because, well, I can only hold onto so much without … Continue reading →

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Anthology of Pop Culture and Life – Ready Player One

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Harry Brake

Ready Player One – 3D and packed to the hilt with film’s version of Easter Eggs – yep, Steven Spielberg certainly went over the top for the film Ready Player One. Aside from the countless icons of pop culture crammed … Continue reading →

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Leading with the “I” – Inactively – Doesn’t Work.

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Harry Brake

March 2, 2018 at Woodbridge High School brought the Professional Development Day “Everyone Leads” to our School District, and I have to admit, I am still getting used to seeing everyone in the School District so many times when we … Continue reading →

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Dazzle with DASL

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Harry Brake

I had mentioned it once before, bit it is amazing to see what your own state has to offer when you allow yourself time to re-examine surroundings you have been around for so long, but – it really makes a … Continue reading →

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BP Can Be More Than an Acronym, It Can be the Change Each of Us Realizes

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Harry Brake

What do you think of when you hear BP?  At one time, it would have represented one of the largest oil and fuel companies we have come to know.  Much has occurred since then amid oil spills, what appears as … Continue reading →

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Leaping Forward – Possibilities Opposed to the Limitations

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Harry Brake

As I watched this ParaOlympics Open Ceremony today (from days past) – that phrase “The fact we can be limited by our creativity, possibilities opposed to the limitations is what this is all about…” the hour ahead can be a … Continue reading →

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What Does the Word Legend and E (from Education) Have in Common?

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Harry Brake

Phil Livingston.  Period.  A few things you should know. Never an administrator.   Redefined the role of a substitute.  Proof a government agency officer could be one of the BEST educators.  ever. What does it take to inspire students?  Stories and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Happiness

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Harry Brake

I loved the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.  LOVED.  And here is why: 1- There is no main goal on target for division or divisive motives.  We see that in rhetoric from leaders in our country, to our states, to other … Continue reading →

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