Possessed

Since “The Exorcist” is one of those horror movies that just hits differently, I finally got up the courage (or faith) to learn more. Although Allen’s nonfiction “Possessed” contains much usage of the adverbs “allegedly,” “supposedly,” and “reportedly,” the 1949 case of demonic possession that inspired the movie, “The Exorcist” has an eerie realness to…

Elementary Principal Thoughts in February

1. Vibrant, authentic learning experiences sound great until students, teachers, and administrators are judged based on standardized tests and universal screeners. 2. In school consequences and out of school suspensions aren’t effective when trauma and lack of skills are the behavior antecedents.

Knock at the Cabin

I will always watch anything directed or written by M. Night Shyamalan. While this one did not disappoint, I do wish I would’ve read the book first. Nonetheless, I was intrigued from the opening to the final scene.

Hawk Mountain

After going through several emotions at the end of this novel, I’ve settled on anger. Selfishness ruins lives. Although graphic at times, I couldn’t put it down.