One of my most favorite moments at NCTE was sitting in the Baltimore airport getting ready to say farewell to two friends. It was my last chance for a lone serving of crabcakes while we were boldly solving the problems of the world. Little did we know that we would soon be reduced to Zoom meetings and Twitter for communication.

How do you describe someone who speaks up for what they believe in?

How do you describe someone who is both sincere and truthful?

How do you describe someone who stands tall and faces issues?

How do you describe someone who writes a book that may face challenges in the professional community?

Beyond brave

Beyond courage

Valor

“boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic courage; bravery:”

Dictionary.com

In real life she is quiet, calm, and so soft spoken. I listen for her voice. The voice of reason. The voice that does not hesitate to share her opinion. Educational beliefs … whoa! perfect match

Common ground.

Maybe not on regional sports.

We value many of the same things. Education. Family. Loyalty. Trust. Truth.

We travel different paths but our final destination is the same.

Successful students!

I thank you for your valor, Susan Vincent!

Keep up the good fight!

How and when do you move beyond brave to valor?

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Thank you, Two Writing Teachers, for this daily forum during the month of March.

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