OK, I admit it.  This is a repost from 2 years ago. Hey, somethings are better the 2nd time around.  Perhaps you will enjoy these songs , videos and my sincere gratitude twice as much…

How can I express my since appreciation to my fellow educators for your steadfast dedication to your students, your families and your greater community?  This time of year can be tough for educators; students have spring fever, end of  year meetings seem to last forever,  paperwork is never ending and the thoughts of, “If only I had…” go through our minds.  We often reflect on what we did not accomplish while beating ourselves up and fail to celebrate the great things that were achieved.

In hopes of reigniting your idealism and celebrating your contributions to humanity, I invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy these video clips!

Inspiring Songs

Defying Gravity from Wicked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g4ekwTd6Ig

Dream Big by Emily Shackelton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akIFtZXauGs

Fireworks by Katy Perry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIw

My Wish by Rascal Flatts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhrCc8VCHns&index=3&list=PL6C6D604289623A91

I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmBSGlXqC4Q

You Gotta Be by Des’ree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugrd-Gob1BA

Inspiring Videos

Caine’s Arcade http://vimeo.com/40000072

Dalton Sherman’s Keynote http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAMLOnSNwzA

Animal School http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN7QfjIcVvA

Lost Generation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA

Failure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6hz_s2XIAU

The Pursuit of Happiness http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TzdKM9dLvo

Change Your Words, Change Your World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a66Dj5iAnEM

Coach Carter:  Our Deepest Fear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a6hseqJ5h4

A Game of Hope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuxejhBOCOo

Make a Difference http://www.makeadifferencemovie.com/
Wishing you much joy, meaning and purpose always and in all ways,

Dara