My Resilience Story: A First-Generation College Student at Harvard
What challenges in your life have you overcome? How have those experiences impacted your life? Each one of those experiences can be crafted into a
November 28, 2022
Category: Self Awareness
The Secret to Reaching Your Dreams
Have you ever looked around and asked yourself how other people seem to have accomplished so much? Would you feel complete if you finally acted
November 7, 2022
10 Strategies to Overcome Writer’s Block
“Hey Oscar, I need a technique to write. Maybe an exercise? Any ideas? Anything I have to write, whether it’s a paragraph or a couple
October 17, 2022
Identity Taxation: What Is It Costing You Or Your Staff?
“Could you translate this document for me, please?” “Are you available to translate an after-school meeting?” From the moment I stepped foot inside a school,
October 11, 2022
Decision-Making: It’s Easy If You Know What You Stand For
“Do you believe that all students can achieve?” As a Principal, split-second decision-making was a skill that helped me in the role. In this situation,
September 28, 2022
How To Reach Your Personal Goals
At the end of my senior year in college, I thought I was a few years away from publishing my first book. It was one
August 30, 2022
Addressing Mental Health as an Educator of Color
More than 50% of public school students are students of color, but only 20% of public school teachers are people of color. Such a disproportionate
July 25, 2022
Is It Because You’re Not White? Tackling Perceived Bias.
You didn’t get a promotion, were turned down for a job, or were passed over by a potential client even though you felt you were
July 19, 2022
How to Promote Yourself…Authentically
“I don’t get it. I do so much work and get great results, but I barely get any validation or recognition. Why do other people
June 27, 2022
Own Your Value, Own Your Future
“You don’t deserve it.” “You can’t do it.” “You’re so disorganized.” “You’re so dumb. You shouldn’t have done that.” I’ve heard these statements in my
June 6, 2022