Executive directions.

Executive directions. What would you do with an extra hour each day? As busy educators, Iknow it's a struggle to get everything done that needs to get done.That's why you take work home, call students on weekends, and stayin your classrooms or offices long after the janitor has left. I also know that the reason you spend this extra time is becauseyou are passionate about your jobs, your students and the impact you aremaking. Unfortunately, the job's challenges can sometimes leave youquestioning why you are so passionate. No Child Left Behind, Perkinsfunding and testing are just a few of the challenges that career andtechnical educators are facing. ACTE ACTE Association for Career and Technical Education (formerly American Vocational Association)ACTE Association of Corporate Travel ExecutivesACTE Approvals Committee for Terminal EquipmentACTE Anodal Closure Tetanus understands these challenges and is working hard with itsmembers to overcome or alleviate them. But challenges will alwaysremain--it's how we deal with them that will determine how muchstronger we can become. As we cope with the challenges facing us, however, we need tocreate the space for rest and relaxation--a place where inspiration cangrow. This month, I want to share with you some of the quotes I havecollected that inspire me. I look forward to working together to createrelevant experiences for you so that together we can continue tocontribute to a world where we can live peacefully and reach our fullpotential. "Success is never final." --J.W. "Bill" Marriott Jr. "Leaders are visionaries with a poorly developed sense of fearand no concept of the odds against them." --Dr. Robert Jarvik Robert Koffler Jarvik (born 11 May 1946) is an American scientist and physician known for his role in developing the Jarvik-7 artificial heart. BiographyJarvik was born in Midland, Michigan to Dr. , inventor INVENTOR. One who invents or finds out something. 2. The patent laws of the United States authorize a patent to be issued to the original inventor; if the invention is suggested by another, he is not the inventor within the meaning of those laws; but in that of the artificial heart "Leadership demands making the impossible happen, beingprepared for the unexpected, and learning from the lessons of history.It is the human spirit that makes the difference." --Lady Margaret Thatcher Noun 1. Margaret Thatcher - British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister (born in 1925)Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, Iron Lady, Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Thatcher "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were tolive forever." --Mahatma Gandhi "I believe we can change the world if we start listening toone another again. Simple, honest, human conversation. Not mediation mediation,in law, type of intervention in which the disputing parties accept the offer of a third party to recommend a solution for their controversy. Mediation has long been a part of international law, frequently involving the use of an international commission, ,negotiation, problem-solving, or public meetings. Simple, truthfulconversation where we each have a chance to speak, we each feel heard,and we each listen well. This is how great chances begin, when peoplebegin talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to"lecture, speechrebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to each other about their experiences, hopes andfears." --Margaret Wheatley So what would you do with an extra hour each day? If your originalanswer had something to do with work, I hope you have reconsidered. Weall need time to relax, rejuvenate re��ju��ve��nate?tr.v. re��ju��ve��nat��ed, re��ju��ve��nat��ing, re��ju��ve��nates1. To restore to youthful vigor or appearance; make young again.2. and get inspired. Since there is nochance we are going to get that extra hour, we must make relaxation,rejuvenation RejuvenationAesonin extreme old age, restored to youth by Medea. [Rom. Myth.: LLEI, I: 322]apples of perpetual youthby tasting the golden apples kept by Idhunn, the gods preserved their youth. [Scand. Myth. and inspiration a priority during our regular schedules.Doing so will give us the energy and support to continue to tackle thosechallenges.