China Trip – Visiting China’s Schools – Day 5

China Trip – Visiting China’s Schools – Day 5

[P]reviously on Fred’s China Trip Day #4 – How China Educates Kids, Fred and company were briefed on how the largest public education system in the world operates, then flown to the Providence of Jiangxi, where they will visit with teachers and classrooms....
China Trip – How China Educates Kids – Day 4

China Trip – How China Educates Kids – Day 4

[P]reviously on Fred’s China Trip Day #3 – Beijing and Forbidden City, Fred and company arrived in Beijing, toured and visited the Forbidden City. Exhausted, we find Fred face down, fully clothed, having his first full night of sleep in China. It’s...
China Trip – Beijing and Forbidden City – Day 3

China Trip – Beijing and Forbidden City – Day 3

Previously on Fred’s China Trip Day #2 – The Longest Day Ever, Fred and company have survived the 13 hour flight from LAX and lost a whole day landing safely in Beijing, China. It’s Tuesday, November 10th. 6a I am finally off the plane and standing...
China Trip – The Longest Day Ever – Day 2

China Trip – The Longest Day Ever – Day 2

[P]reviously on Fred’s China Trip Day #1, Fred and company had flown into Los Angeles International airport to change planes, gather luggage, and check-in to Air China for their 13 hour flight to Beijing. It is shortly after 1a on Monday, November 9th, as Fred...
My School Board Trip to China – Day 1

My School Board Trip to China – Day 1

[A]s a newly elected school board member, I have an opportunity to visit China. HEB ISD teaches and offers world languages, which includes Mandarin Chinese for our students. Both governments provide an ongoing opportunity for educators to learn and study how education...
The Truth Fairy

The Truth Fairy

[L]ast month, I shared a post of how we don’t do Santa in our house. Today I want to reflect on another post I wrote in 2009 explaining how we do “The Truth Fairy.” Enjoy! How We Celebrate the Truth Fairy Last night my 10-year-old daughter, Caitlyn,...