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    Leadership Coach?

    In this post, I wrote about how I
    used to devote more time to intentional self-growth but I had grown out of the
    habit over the years.
    One really quick way to get back
    into the habit would be to start seeing a therapist. However, I think the more
    relevant route for me at this point in my life (since my time is limited and I
    need to stay very focused on my work) would be to look for a leadership
    coach—someone who is part-therapist, part-life coach, part-executive coach, and
    part strategist. It would be someone who is well steeped in things like
    non-violent communication and mindfulness as well
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    Job Openings

    The other day, I e-mailed a longtime blog friend to see if she had any leads on potential staff members for the school I’m working to start, and she mentioned that she and her partner might be interested once they finish their graduate school programs. It gave me the idea to put the request out there to all of you! Perhaps Magnolia Montessori For All is “the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet” or you might know of someone else who might be interested! 
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    Do you believe that schools should educate the whole child? Do you want to support learning that is hands-on, differentiated,
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    Kiva.org

    Matt’s parents gave us $100 as part of our Christmas gifts this year, and they requested that we select a charity of our choice to donate it to. I decided to invest $50 of it in a Kiva loan. Henry and I browsed the website and decided to give our money to Ashkhen so she could help build her farming business. 
    The amazing thing about donating through a micro-loan program is that if our money is repaid, then we can reinvest it in someone else!
    Henry definitely understands the concept of money now. He loves his jar system, and it’s been really sweet to watch him make his choices.
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