Monthly Archives: May 2011

A Statesman in the Rough

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Jonathan

A statesman is one who sees things how they are, knows how they should be, and identifies and fulfills his role in that improvement.  This process necessarily starts with self. While reading A Thomas Jefferson Education last night I noticed that … Continue reading →

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Hortense and a Lesson in Greatness

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Jonathan

The Capture by Kathryn Lasky is an epic tale in which most of the characters are owls.  One of these is a spotted owl named Hortense. Hortense is a wonderful little owl with crippled wings.  She does not permit her … Continue reading →

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Pedagogy of the Oppressed and the Power of Perception

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Jonathan

In preparation of my trip to Uganda, I am reading pedagogy of the oppressed by Paulo Freire.  (I think that maybe I should reconsider having separate blogs.  This is another topic that applies both here and at my “mzungumentor” blog.  … Continue reading →

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Mentors in Leadership Education

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Jonathan

Note: This is a double-post here and on my blog about my internship with Leadership Education Uganda – The Mzungu Mentor. A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-First Century is the most recent book that I … Continue reading →

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