faulker065

So Happy to See the Golden Aspens! Hello Elementary Friends, I did not realize how much I would miss the golden aspens of the Colorado High Country last autumn while I was in Australia.  As I was bemoaning my lack of glorious aspens, I received a very wonderful surprise.  The springtime Sydney Jacarandas began their yearly blooms.  They were just as glorious in a different way!   Now, this year I am missing my Jacarandas - I guess I can never be totally satisfied!    Springtime Jacaranda Trees in Sydney, Australia Presentation to Saint Andrew UMC Men's Ministries Breakfast Last Saturday I was honored to be asked to give a talk on my year on educator exchange to Australia to the Men's Breakfast at my church, Saint Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, CO.   It was a pleasure to relive some of our experiences while there.  Here is a link to the presentation: Healing Hearts for Harvey's Kids Last, but definitely not least - I have been a...

Healing Hearts for Harvey's Kids Elementary School Year #36 - Here we go! Mortensen Elementary School Staff        2017-2018 Hello Elementary Friends, Starting year #36 is in the books!  Wow - it is hard to believe how fast time goes by.  I am in my 10th year in Jeffco and at Mortensen Elementary School.  Someone asked me the other day if I am planning to retire soon.  I immediately asked if the thought was "out there" that perhaps I should start thinking about it.  Quickly the answer was "No!"  Several of my 55-65 year old educator friends are already enjoying retirement, and I will look forward to that day in the future.  How far in the future is still distant for me because in many ways I feel like I am just getting started.  I am still learning and growing each year, and as long as I am enjoying what I do and - more importantly, that I remain a notch above "effective," then I will continue to do what I can to affect our fut...