Category Archives: Teaching

A Birthday Reflection

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Never underestimate the good that can come from one small act, even as small as clicking “Happy Birthday” on Facebook. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged birthday, birthdays, Calloway County High School, colleagues, encouragement, Facebook, family, former students, friends, Fulton City High School, happy birthday, life, Scott County Alternative | Comments Off

Patient Perceptions

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Doc Arnett

The patience of my older brother unlocked the heavens and unblocked my inability to recognize the Big Dipper when I was a small kid. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged Big Dipper, constellations, patience, Paul Arnett, perceptions, teacher, teaching | Comments Off

Years ago, another school principal and I were discussing the prides and perils of school administration. Talk turned, as administrator talk inevitably turns, to the subject of teachers. “You know,” she mused, “I think a big part of success in … Continue reading →

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The Power of One

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Doc Arnett

The power of hope often begins with one person. The belief of one therapist opened up a completely different life for one autistic child… and his family. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, College, education, Family, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged autism, autistic, belief, C. J. Hoffman, Hanna Hoffman, hope, John Hoffman, sacrifice, support | Comments Off

Relationships & Organizational Effectiveness

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It is the choice to initiate, foster and sustain relationships that creates the true power of an organization. Continue reading →

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Through the Panes

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes trying to comfort a crying teenager can be a risky choice. Not trying might not be a good choice, either… Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching | Tagged caring, college student, compassion, Cowley College, grief, strangers | Comments Off

Masters of Their Craft

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Doc Arnett

I love to watch someone who is highly skilled at their craft, whether it’s shaping metal or shaping minds. Continue reading →

Posted in College, education, Higher Education, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged Alvie Farris, anvil, Browns Grove KY, classroom, classroom observation, Cowley College, effective teaching, effective teaching skills, forge, Julie Rhoads | Comments Off

Lessons from the Past

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Accountability combined with appreciation and leadership molded by integrity are pretty good principles for principals… and the rest of us, too. Continue reading →