Wayman Tisdale

 

If you go to Booker T - you MUST know who Wayman Tisdale is!  He went to Booker T, in the 1980s, and became an NBA player and successful musician.  He is so FAMOUS that ESPN made a documentary about his life!  It is AMAZING  - you need to watch!  

Here is the trailer!

Wayman Tisdale Trailer

You can actually watch the whole documentary on YouTube at this link:

Full Wayman Tisdale Story

I believe the BEST part is the life lessons you can get from watching this!  Wayman Tisdale was a HORNET and sn INSPIRATIONAL person!  He died from Cancer in 2009.  As someone living with MS - if I have a bad day I LOVE to watch because he is always positive and smiling!  He also reminds us to follow our passions and believe in ourselves!

If you are a HORNET, and do not know who Wayman Tisdale is - WATCH this!

Prioritize AP Studying!

 

Since 2005 I have asked students after they took the AP Exam what do they wish they would have known.  They all said in some form or fashion they wish they would have studied more!  I do not want you to have that regret!  We are days away from the Exam - if this test matters to you and you want that college credit you MUST prioritize studying! 

You CAN Learn from History!

 

This week we completed our first Anticipation Guide for Unit 3.  The first statemen to agree or disagree with was "A Government should pay attention to their citizens."  It made my teacher heart so HAPPY.  Everyone Strongly Agreed.  

I got present to after completing this 6 times on Wednesday I was talking about the colonists.  The colonists felt King George III was not paying attention to them so they declared their Independence.  They were upset about unfair taxes and no representation in Parliament.  People in charge should realize that the little guy can only take it for so long before they do something.  The colonist broke away and became Americans!

Pay It Forward

 

This will pull at your heart strings!  If you want a pick me up - watch this!  If you are blessed - you MUST share your blessing!  Here is a guy who was showed so much kindness then paid it forward!

Life Wisdom from Denzel Washington

 

It is the right thing to do!

 

This story below warms my heart!  This is a great life lesson!  This guy is not a millionaire, but he is making an impact and difference!  What can you do to make a difference?

 

Such a Simple Act, but makes a difference! 

Time Management TED Talk

In Advisory today you needed to watch this TED Talk!  So many great ideas!  I had to post!

Treat People With Kindness

 

Treat People the way you want to be treated!  One act can change the world!

Make Good Trouble

July 2020  America lost a bright light!  John Lewis passed away!  He was involved in the Civil Rights Movement, he was present at Bloody Sunday and almost beaten to death, he gave a keynote speech at the March on Washington where Dr. King gave his I Have A Dream speech, and became a congressmen!  

Giving a keynote speech at the March on Washington

There  is SO MUCH to learn from this BRAVE and COURAGEOUS man!  I often wonder would I have the courage he had and get arrested and be beaten?  I honestly do not know!  Below is an appearance he gave on The  View!  Please watch!  They discuss his accomplishments, thoughts on today,and how we should all live our life!!!!  The most amazing thing to me is he is not angry!!!  If anyone has a right to be angry - it is John Lewis!

How to Interact With People

This is so powerful!   These young kids are rewarded for kindness!

Have Manners!

3 Life Lessons

Lessons from History

This was an amazing AP US History Shirt!!!! I love it!

One of my favorite things about history is you can learn life lessons!  Trust!  Life is too short to learn all the lessons!  This week we are watching 42 in Oklahoma History!

As the movie has played I hope the students have seen how strong Jackie Robinson is!  People heavily discriminated against him, and said horrific and unbelievable things to him! Honestly it was hard to watch!  I truly believe a difference between now and then is people would fight back today!  Sadly in the 1940s Jackie Robinson could not talk back or fight back!  As Oprah says about the Little Rock Nine  he handles it with Grace and Dignity!  I wonder could people do it today?  I do not think they can!  I asked  my students what Life Lessons did you learn from 42?  The two things I heard all day was persistence and perseverance.  I loved what Oprah said about the Little Rock Nine - it is the same thing as Jackie Robinson!

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Patience

One thing I love about history is you can learn life lessons! One lesson you can learn from President Abraham Lincoln is patience.  The first goal of President Lincoln during the Civil War was to preserve the Union.  Then very quickly President Lincoln realized he had to free the slaves, but he had to wait for a large Union Victory - that was 2 years!  The Battle of Antietam provided that moment!

President Lincoln visited the battle he patiently waited for!

Wisdom of JENGA

The Wisdom of Jenga:

• If things fall apart, they can always be built back up.

• Sometimes people can see things that you can’t, and it’s always okay to ask for help.

• The move you are afraid to make will always have someone else waiting to act on it.

• Even when starting out with a strong foundation, things happen that cause things to be a little shaky.

• It’s not a race. Take your time and be intentional about your next move.

Gratitude

Compromise

In APUSH we are discussing the Constitutional Convention and the compromises  made there the Summer of 1787.  The more we discussed  this moment in US History I realized how important Compromise is!  This is a great life lesson to have!  If you want a little you must give a little!

A Note to Self

Gayle King asked many famous people to write a note to their younger self!  It is full of Life Lessons!  Gayle King said her favorite letter was Tyler Perry.  He basically said everything he is going through now is going to lead   I saw Oprah and she said everyone she has asked what would you tell yourself?  She said everyone says in one way or another Relax  - it will all work out!

Secret To Victory

Find Your Joy