The story of Thanksgiving reminds us of the historical context and relationships between the pilgrims and Native Americans, threaded by loyalty and betrayal, trust and distrust. Thanksgiving is a [...]

Becoming a published author ignites some strange sensation, one so special then when I hold the weight of 500 or so pages that I've written, I feel as full as the front cover is to the back. It's [...]

Mental health improves when each one of us takes personal responsibility to engage in healthy and constructive behaviors

As a mother, since Sabrina was five, I sought to create a constructive conflict resolution process for us.  I did not believe in punishment or the traditional method of ‘grounding.’ Rather, I [...]

National Child Health Day occurred in the same week of Yom Kippur, the day of accountability and forgiveness. As we celebrated both holidays, I reflected on how “Guide, Don’t Ground!” has been [...]

School board trustees are supposed to be apolitical. Trustees are entrusted to serve students' best interests. However, repeatedly the SDUHSD, San Dieguito Union High School District, school [...]

School board trustees are supposed to be apolitical. Trustees are entrusted to serve students' best interests. However, repeatedly the SDUHSD, San Dieguito Union High School District, school [...]