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Archives for: June 2010

Jun 24 | Smiling is a Choice...

Today I posted on my facebook and linkedin page, "I’ve seen people frown through the good times and the bad times, and people smile through the bad times and good times. I guess a smile is the result of how you choose to see your present situation".

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Jun 22 | When Confidence is Shattered

What do you do when confidence is shattered?

My fellow educators, parents and students, there are two confidences that will be addressed today: 1. Confidence in oneself and 2. Confidence in others. As I have found in my many years in education, many of the struggles our students experience can be found in a loss in one or both of these confidences.

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Jun 11 | As is

Good Morning  Johnny,

I thought you would like this one.  This is my Friday thought for today. 

"But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands…” Jer 18:4 (NIV)

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Jun 08 | The Past is the Past

Today’s Twitter and Facebook updates featured this quote, which I have decided to blog about today in reference to education. The update read "they say your past will catch up with you, but I say only if you are standing still."

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Jun 04 | Now is the Time

Now is the time I say. Why put off to tomorrow, what can be done today? You know the sayings without me reciting them. One thing that serves as a hindrance to the success of many people is procrastination. It is something that is learned and cultivated in a person, and once the seeds have been planted, they take root and serve as a way of life that are often times never altered in the future.

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YEAH!!!!!

The following are the exam grades for Isaiah:

History-88
Math-74
English-79
Biology-70 (first high grade this year)
Speech-100
BCIS-79
ROTC-100

This is very high for Isaiah.  A big thanks to you and Mr. Levi for your hard work.   These last two months saved this school year.  I only wish I had found you guys earlier.

Thanks, Deana

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Johnny and Quinita Ogletree | Owner

Meet Johnny & Quinita Ogletree | Owners

Johnny grew up in Houston and there after receiving his graduate degree. He has spent time working with and serving families and children for over nine years, as a mentor, family therapist, and substitute teacher. Johnny earned a B.S. in Political Science and Master of Divinity at Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology. He has spent most of his time working in the community as a role model and mentor and has worked as the Pastor of Community Life for over five years. Currently working as Teen Pastor there, Johnny has a heart for children and enjoys seeing them excel and reach their full potential.

Quinita attended Virginia Union University under a Presidential Scholar Award and obtained a B.A. in Psychology and Master of Divinity from the Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology. She has recently completed work on her second Masters degree from University of Houston in Educational Psychology, and is now enrolled at Texas A & M in pursuit of her Doctorate. Quinita hails from a family of educators who have served the public for over 30 years. Quinita has worked in the field of education for over eight years, as an Assistant Director of Preschool and Christian Academy; teacher at a NAEYC accredited school, tutor, and nanny. She is a life-long learner, who is interested in seeing children enjoy excelling academically while pursing scholarly endeavors. She is passionate about equipping children with educational skills that will transform their lives and prepare them for a rewarding career. Her job requires her to develop and implement an after-school program and supervise a staff and deal directly with parents and student of all ages.