Barbara Jeanette Brown
Mr. roger's neighborhood
As many of you know, I love film as an art form. Usually at least once a year I attend a film festival, and some years I have attended...
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Barbara Jeanette Brown
Nov 9, 20203 min read
Awe
What is awe? It is a feeling that we get when we are in the presence of something greater than ourselves that allows us to see the world...
Barbara Jeanette Brown
Aug 8, 20203 min read
Friendship
One of the first things I noticed when I recently read Scott Barry Kaufman’s book, Transcend, was that he dedicated the book to Abraham...
Barbara Jeanette Brown
Jul 13, 20204 min read
Transcend
In high school my psychology teacher, Carlton Wagner, took me aside after class and recommended that I read a book that he thought would...
Barbara Jeanette Brown
May 29, 20202 min read
The Importance of Laughter
Recently I read an article in The Harvard Business Review entitled “Laughter Will Keep Your Team Connected—Even When You are Apart."
Barbara Jeanette Brown
May 22, 20203 min read
Trying New Things
Feeling bored by sheltering in place? Try new things!
Barbara Jeanette Brown
May 15, 20202 min read
Being a Parent While Sheltering in Place
Recently I have been thinking about how hard parents are having to work at home during shelter in place. Many of you are working...
Barbara Jeanette Brown
May 8, 20203 min read
Peak Performance
Recently I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Michael Gervais speak on a virtual crowdcast organized by The Flow Research Collective...
Barbara Jeanette Brown
May 1, 20203 min read
Lessons in Dance
From time to time I mention the importance of dance in my life. In addition to enjoying traditional partner dances like Argentine tango,...
Barbara Jeanette Brown
Apr 24, 20204 min read
Rafting Through the Grand Canyon
People talk about having a bucket list, things they want to do before they die. About seven years ago I decided that I needed to start...
Barbara Jeanette Brown
Nov 22, 20192 min read
Gratitude
At Thanksgiving time, I always like to think about all of the ways in which I feel grateful. The word gratitude comes from the Latin word...
Barbara Jeanette Brown
Oct 18, 20191 min read
Academic Mindset
I recently ran across a blog post I enjoyed on the topic of academic mindset. In the article, they suggested that there are five...
Barbara Jeanette Brown
Mar 11, 20192 min read
Accreditation
More than thirty years ago I completed my teaching credential and master’s degree in Education. I accepted my first “real” teaching...
Barbara Jeanette Brown
Jan 24, 20192 min read
The Power of Mindset
Recently I have been thinking about the power of one’s mindset. I have seen students accomplish great things over the years, and have...
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