Alternative school educator & blogger. #growthmindset presenter. Marathon runner. I ❤️ the Lord, life, family, friends, & ☮️. Be kind & make the world brighter!
Joined April 2009
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#teacherappreciationweek #educators #education #impact #teachers #makeadifference #inspiringfuturegenerations #inspiration
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#nature was in its glory today! Waterfalls, wildlife, bluebells, & flowing creeks! God’s beauty abound! 🥾🌲@StarvedRockPark #starvedrockcountry #ecotherapy #natureismedicine #hike #starvedrockstatepark #illinoisvalley #MindfulLiving #spiritualhealing #natureheals #Mindfulness
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Waterfalls galore @StarvedRockPark today! Beautiful out there! 🥾🌲💚#illinoisvalley #natureheals #NatureBeauty #spiritualhealing #ecotherapy #hike #natureismedicine #MentalWellness #starvedrockcountry #starvedrockstatepark #MindfulLiving #exercise #outside #nature #mindbodysoul
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Lee Ann Raikes #PositiveEnergy #Mindsetmatters retweeted
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Your body responds to kindness like a natural antidepressant.
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Beautiful hike different perspectives-high to low! Love exploring new areas! #illinoisvalley #buffalorockstatepark #Mindful #hike #natureismedicine #nature #MindfulLiving #ecotherapy #MentalWellness #peaceful #hike #spiritualhealing #NatureBeauty #natureheals #outside #exercise
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Nature in all its glory! Stunning day on the #WinterSolstice! #natureheals #outdoors #Illinoisvalley #starvedrockcountry #starvedrockstatepark #MentalWellness #physicalhealing #spiritualhealing #NatureBeauty #nature #ecotherapy #peaceful #natureismedicine #serenity #hike
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Absolutely beautiful!❤️❄️🙏 Get #outdoors & move! Worth it! #peaceful #serenity #winterwonderland #NatureBeauty #starvedrockcountry #ecotherapy #nature #spiritualhealing #physicalhealing #MentalWellness #Illinoisvalley #natureheals #matthiessenstatepark
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#Autumn is still hanging on in the #illinoisvalley @StarvedRockPark! God’s beauty! #natureismedicine #MentalWellness #mindbodysoul #hike #natureheals #spiritualhealing #outdoors #starvedrockcountry #nature #ecotherapy #physicalhealing #PositiveEnergy #NatureBeauty
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Nature’s bouquet! Get #outside before the temp drop!💪🧡#buffalorockstatepark #illinoisvalley #starvedrockcountry #nature #ecotherapy #spiritualhealing #natureheals #MentalWellness #natureismedicine #exercise #mindbodysoul #Mindfulness
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Another stunning day in the #Illinoisvalley! God’s beauty abound!🧡🍁@StarvedRockPark #Mindfulness #ecotherapy #spiritualhealing #nature #hike #mindbodysoul #natureheals #natureismedicine #NatureBeauty #exercise #outdoors #positiveenergy #MentalWellness
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Nothing beats #Autumn in the #illinoisvalley. Stunning views! A canvas come to life! 🍂🍁#matthiessenstatepark #outdoors #ecotherapy #NatureBeauty #natureheals #Mindfulness #natureismedicine #spiritualhealing #MentalWellness #hike #physicalhealing #exercise
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Please get outside today in the #illinoisvalley if you can & look up! It’s a beaut! 🥾☀️#movement #walk #hike #mindbodysoul #NatureBeauty #nature #natureheals #MindfulLiving #mindset #positiveenergy #sunshine #mindful #gratitude
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So excited for the 25-26 school year! Looking forward to #learning, growing, & having fun while doing it! ROE Academy Rockstarz are ready to roll! #education #edu #inspired #funwhilelearning #school #bethechange #goodvibes #PositiveMindset #PositiveEnergy
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Head out on the highway, put the windows down, & enjoy the beauty of the open road. Use that time to decompress, belt out some awesome jams, or spend time with your thoughts. Road trips are good for our mind, body, & soul. #mindeful #Wellness #Mindset #PositiveEnergy
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There is something truly liberating about getting in your car and heading out on the open road. shawlocal.com/illinois-valle…
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Springtime is a great metaphor for life. Spring cleaning applies to our spiritual, physical, & mental health too. It is a season of growth & hope. #wellbeing #MentalHealth #PositiveEnergy #healthylifestyle
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Moving from the gray of winter to the vibrancy of spring, offers hope for new beginnings, rebirth, & opportunities to “spring clean” whatever is holding us back. #wellbeing #Mindfulness #reflective #renew #spiritual #MentalWellness #physicalhealth
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The buds on the trees, the layers of greens, the sprouting of spring flowers – the sense of renewal in nature is a powerful metaphor for the rejuvenation in our lives. shawlocal.com/illinois-valle…
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Lifestyle choices significantly impact our overall #health. #Preventative measures can help promote a #healthylife. #MentalHealth #physicalhealth #wellness #Holistic #nature #natureheals #spirituality #exercise #FitnessMotivation
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Lee Ann Raikes #PositiveEnergy #Mindsetmatters retweeted
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I struggled with this a lot as a school leader. The culture of the building is shaped by what we PROMOTE…but also what we PERMIT. The people who work the hardest get frustrated when behaviors of those that don’t are tolerated. #LeadFromWhereYouAre
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