Every Kid Needs A Champion

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Sadly, the world lost a character champion a month ago 
when Rita Pierson passed away unexpectedly.
Her wise words will always resonate with me:


In this TED talk filmed in May 2013, Rita discusses why
relationships are key in a child's school success.

So grab your morning cup of whatever wakes you up in the morning, 
get comfy on the couch, 
and prepare to be inspired by this
 passionate "school house" veteran.



What will you do differently this year to connect with kids?


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12 comments

  1. Miss NelsonJuly 14, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    I love Rita. What a wonderful legacy she left on Earth.

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    1. BarbaraJuly 14, 2013 at 9:36 AM

      Agreed ... forty years of passion and love! Thanks for stopping by, Miss Nelson.

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  2. TaraJuly 14, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    I hadn't heard about Rita until I saw her on Miss Nelson's blog:) What an amazing woman and her legacy will reach many:) Thanks for sharing this:))


    4th Grade Frolics

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    1. BarbaraJuly 14, 2013 at 9:37 AM

      My pleasure, Tara ... that was filmed just a month before she left her earthly home and gives me pause about seizing EVERY day. She was, indeed, an amazing advocate for ALL!

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  3. Stephanie @ 3rd Grade ThoughtsJuly 14, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Oh no, I am so sad to hear of her passing! I *just* pinned her TED Talk and she is so inspiring. Thanks for this post!

    ~Stephanie
    3rd Grade Thoughts

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    1. BarbaraJuly 14, 2013 at 12:29 PM

      My friend Jay said that he attended her memorial service just yesterday in Houston. Can you imagine the celebration of life THAT must have been!

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  4. BarbaraJuly 14, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I listened to this awhile ago. She was amazing!

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    1. BarbaraJuly 14, 2013 at 12:29 PM

      I love the part about parents sending us their best ... that could be a daily reminder for me.

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  5. SCTigerJuly 14, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    That was great Barbara! I loved her sense of humor and truthfulness. She left a legacy of relationship, I'm sure!
    Sandi at Literacy Minute

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    1. BarbaraJuly 14, 2013 at 9:41 PM

      I knew you'd like it, too, Sandi. Ditto to what I loved about her refreshing look at who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Thank you for stopping by!

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  6. TammyJuly 15, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    How very inspiring. Thank you for sharing this. So so good.
    ❀ Tammy
    Forever in First

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    1. BarbaraJuly 15, 2013 at 11:52 AM

      Her inspirational thoughts will be the medicine I need when I start to empty out and need a shot of motivation. I knew this would touch your heart, too, Tammy!

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