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Let A Child Know: You are Limitless!

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge Several years ago, a friend asked me to compose a philosophy statement.  The challenge was, “If you could tell the World anything,  what would you say?”    Though I’m now retired and other situations have changed, I do … Continue reading →

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Because I Have Something to Say!

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

Because I Have Something to Say!.

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Don’t Tell Me I’m A Loser

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

by Catherine Hedge One of the saddest moments of my teaching career was when I heard a parent say in front of his child, “He’s just a loser.”  I’ll never forget the image of the boy dropping his chin to … Continue reading →

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Because I Have Something to Say!

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge Anyone who uses the phrase, “indomitable”  must have met my writing mentor, the late Leonard Bishop.  He grew up in conditions of poverty and violence that would destroy most of us.  He believed, despite all the contrary … Continue reading →

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