Mardel BackesI always feel like somebody’s watching me…Ok, so for me, this is what makes a good day.Jun 11, 2019Jun 11, 2019
Mardel BackesThe life of a kid: Why we need to put ourselves in their little shoes.Today I’m having a crummy day, a glass half empty day. Right now all I can see is the crud that’s happened in my life which is blocking my…May 21, 2019May 21, 2019
Mardel Backes“I See You”: The single most important thing you can do for your students every day.As an educator, my ability to maintain a high level of efficacy with my students is greatly affected by my willingness to participate in…May 18, 2019May 18, 2019
Mardel BackesHere’s a secret…the experts are usually wrong!Dorothy, Dorothy! What would you have done without little Toto? You’d probably still be stuck in Oz, looking for a way back home. Thank…Jan 7, 2018Jan 7, 2018
Mardel BackesWhat If Struggle Is the Key to Success?When I was a young girl, my parents had this unspoken plan for my life: get married…and for God’s sake, keep your mouth shut! You’ll never…Jan 5, 2018Jan 5, 2018