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Q:  You have 20+ years of experience working on equity and inclusion with students; can you share with us what that journey has looked like? A:  Of course! As a white woman engaged in social justice, the most important part of my journey really centers the evolution of how I do it. In my work […]

The Mora Family from left to right:  Asha, Levis, Monica, Aidan Interview question responses provided by Monica Mora Q:  How do you/your family work to ‘reach out in service’? A:  Well, both my husband’s and my career is about service. It’s really who we are as a family. I have worked for over 27 years […]

Welcome to the “Ask the Expert” column! Each month, we will feature a different member of our community who is an expert in their craft or field. This month we have a piece on financial giving from Jason McKinney, who is an HMS alumni parent, former staff spouse, and expert in wealth management!   Each […]

Q:  What does peace mean to you as an individual, within your family, and in your community? A:  Peace is the absence of conflict, both inner and outer.  When we can foster inner peace in our own lives, it helps us to be more compassionate to others. Q:  How do you practice peace in your […]

Now that your child is a teen do you really need to prepare your home environment to accommodate them? Well, yes. Adolescence is not mini-adulthood. The adolescent brain is busy! The pre-frontal cortex (where decisions are made) is still developing, the amygdala (emotion central) is swollen and the brain, overloaded with new neurons, is working […]

Rumor has it that the elementary years are supposed to be the easiest from a parenting perspective. The typical child’s immune system has built up, they are more independent, they are able to use words to identify emotions and they can lead interesting conversations. Their lives are ruled by ideas of fairness and justice and […]

The other day I reached into the bottom drawer for something and there in the back were two old tumblers and some small plates. Years ago that bottom drawer belonged to my children allowing them to independently set their spots at the table, grab a snack, or a drink. Now, my children are able to […]

The important thing is that we never stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. -Albert Einstein Curiosity is truly a key element in learning. And not just learning at school, but learning anywhere, anytime, and at any age. I remember being a young child and sitting in my grandparents’ backyard watching ants. I’d […]

It started with the Elves and the Shoemaker in December 1996. I was one of the giggling, happy little elves who was thoroughly and genuinely appreciated by my audience. It was the next year, though, that I really caught the bug. I was cast as Santa Claus in ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Every giggle […]