Dr. John GerdyDeSantis Arts Cuts Make All Floridians PoorerNo sooner had I posted an essay on how the purveyors of “Anti-Wokeism” are cowards, did the Republican Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis…Jul 15Jul 15
Dr. John GerdyDisparaging “Wokeism” and the Fear of Being DiscoveredIn considering America’s ongoing “culture wars,” I remain amazed at the absurdity of those who attempt to “brand” people, companies, or…Jun 26Jun 26
Dr. John GerdyEveryday is Father’s DayThe first words our first child heard were my wife’s who, in the middle of a C-section procedure, called out, “Get a chair; my husband’s…Jun 16Jun 16
Dr. John GerdyTrusting In “Better Angels” to Provide “Space and Grace”“If you are not making mistakes, you’re not doing anything.”Jun 10Jun 10
Dr. John GerdyHearing the “Other Voice” in Mark Twain’s Huckleberry FinnA major point of contention in America’s ongoing “culture wars” is being fought over book bans. Parents, activists, school board officials…May 15May 15
Dr. John GerdyA Homage to Caitlin Clark and Pete MaravichAs someone who held a career scoring record in basketball, only to have it broken by a once-in-a-generation talent, I feel for the legacy…May 6May 6
Dr. John GerdyStretching Organizational Mission to Increase Community ImpactSustained business growth and success requires strategic risk-taking.Mar 27Mar 27
Dr. John GerdyAre All White People Racist?“I’m Not Racist… Am I?” is a documentary film released in 2023 by The Calhoun School and Point Made Films that is getting some attention…Mar 163Mar 163
Dr. John GerdyThere is Nothing “Non-Profit” About Non-Profit OrganizationsIn 2006, I founded and continue to run Music For Everyone, a “non-profit” organization with a mission to cultivate the power of music as an…Feb 12Feb 12
Dr. John GerdyMusic is More Than MusicMusic is the universal language. As such, its power and potential as an educational tool is unparalleled. Music is more than notes played…Jan 15Jan 15
