“Risk factors are not predictive factors because of protective factors.” - Dr. Carl Bell

Young people want to be believed… When they say they have dreams When they say the care about their future When they say they are struggling When they say they need help When they say they are innocent

Every school student and staff member deserves to feel safe, valued, and necessary.

“Closed mouths don’t get fed”. Because my pride and ego kept me from opening mine, I had nearly starved myself personally, professionally, and almost physically.

A speaker's message shouldn't just be powerful...it should be relevant, applicable, and sustainable.

People are more impressed with your progress than your attempts to look perfect.

You do well when you do right...

If we don't respond to our children, someone else will.

As hard as it may seem, try to choose gratitude over grief.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I hope you're aware of the power of gratitude.

Everyday we have an opportunity to make an impact in big or small ways.

Our thoughts, feelings, and emotions need a place to land softly.

Nothing of any worth or value ever comes easy and success isn't guaranteed. But if you don't at least make the effort...then failure surely is. Lessons and growth only happen if you at least try.

There is no growth in giving up.

I feel like a lot of people who claim to be "Self Made" are either lying, forgetful, or inconsiderate.

It’s important that we find ways to find calm in the chaos. Three rituals that I practice so I can find calm in the chaos are; Silence, Stillness, and Solitude.

“When you don’t know who you are, you start taking suggestions from other people.” - Shaun Derik

We're all just walking each other home. - Ram Dass

Everything has a season...

How you choose to get through what you're going through is what matters most.