Hey family! I took a break from updating our lil blog for a bit and encouraged other Team Smith people to consider contributing. No pressure 😂 Needless to say, people suddenly had a newfound appreciation for the time and energy it takes to stay current here! I started writing this post back in April and only just now got back to finish it up! Cassidy is a senior. Cute happy, bittersweet tears...There are a number of senior traditions at MHS, so buckle up for a year full of moments to pause and reflect on the young adult she is becoming, and celebrations for her bright future! Today was the ring ceremony. It was adorable. There are ribbons and a ring and snacks and lots of happy tears as MHS employees and alum take part in celebrating their senior kid. Savannah has had a great year so far as a freshman at MHS. Definitely helps that her big sister is there with her to help guide her. One of my favorite parts of the year is watching their relationship continue to blossom. I al...
I am very excited to get to serve on the annual conference team for NASPA 26 in KC! As part of the planning team, we have several onsite meetings. One is at this year's conference to be in transition with this year's team. Several of my staff members were able to attend the conference as well. Below are some photos with friends and colleagues who I was so happy to reconnect with! The rest are notes I took from a few sessions. I as going to delete them, then thought, y'all might be interested in some of the random things always on my mind and in process. Take a peek! Also, NASPA stands for National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. While there opportunities all year long to engage with different groups and regions, in person and online, the annual conference is the premier event where you can learn and hang out with over 6,500 of your peers in higher ed work! Notes: The balance of crisis management and change management is ongoing. Rest is essential. Decisio...