Kori Smith 9/1/23 Kori Smith 9/1/23

More than one direction ^

When we talk about self-care and wellness, we almost instinctively expect calm and tranquility. In my opinion, the opportunity to get uncomfortable a bit, to stretch and grow in new ways, is an important part of being a healthy, balanced individual.

Kori Smith 4/1/23 Kori Smith 4/1/23

To laugh or cry?

As an educator, April Fool’s Day leaves me a bit curious - what is the relationship between humor and Social Emotional Learning implementation? And if there is room for joke telling in classrooms that prioritize SEL, where is the line?

Kori Smith 2/14/22 Kori Smith 2/14/22

Love Lessons

A few years ago, my five years old son and I attended a Valentine’s Day themed family yoga class offered by a local yoga studio. It was our first time attending a yoga class together, and we probably spent more time laughing than stretching.

Kori Smith 1/24/22 Kori Smith 1/24/22

Time to Reset

I like her a lot. She is one of those people that pulls you right in, even over Zoom. Her warmth softens you into thinking you are closer friends than you really are. It is a type of superpower.

Kori Smith 10/15/21 Kori Smith 10/15/21

I Hate September

You wouldn’t think I would, especially since my wedding anniversary is in September. It is also the month North America transitions into my favorite season, revealing the perfect weather. But now I hate it.

Kori Smith 9/6/21 Kori Smith 9/6/21

Proceed With Care

It was a client meeting, so I knew I had to watch my face. My emotions are easily broadcast across the furrow of my brow or the turn of my mouth. If there is an opposite to a poker face, that is what I have: A “Kori face”.

Kori Smith 5/11/21 Kori Smith 5/11/21

Second Chance to Get it Right

I couldn’t possibly calculate the odds. It was my first trip to the airport in over a year, you see. And my hometown is at least 2,500 miles away. I can’t even imagine how many different train cars park at Terminal E throughout the day. Regardless, there she was.

Kori Smith 4/4/21 Kori Smith 4/4/21

Measuring Growth

Mondays are soccer practice days. Which means that us parents stand at the edge of the grass, six feet away from each other and make small talk while our children run up and down the field.

Kori Smith 1/14/21 Kori Smith 1/14/21

I am not okay.

January 5th was day two of training. I had the pleasure of spending time with a wonderful group of high school educators excited to take a deep dive into Restorative Practices. And then January 6th happened.

Kori Smith 12/1/20 Kori Smith 12/1/20

A Shift in Approach From Either/Or to Both/And

My nephew has had his face in front of a screen for the better part of a year now. Like other students across this nation, he was thrust into online learning last March. And like millions of children today, he still has not made it back on campus.