Cultivating Creative Collaboration
Trendy Treats I've Designed & Shared
Sharing is Caring
"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: βIt is more blessed to give than to receive.β β ~ Acts 20:35
My friends joke that I cannot hold onto a gift. They laugh because I will buy a present weeks before the event, but tend to give it the same day I buy it. I can't help it. I spend focused time choosing a gift for someone, and then after I purchase it (or make it), I cannot bear to wait. It gives me goosebumps to think about doing something special for someone. I just love giving gifts, which works out nicely for my children! My favorite gifts to give are unexpected ones... a little something here or there for no reason at all.
I have a strong passion for helping and mentoring new teachers and veteran colleagues. Support and encouragement are critical in the field of teaching, and even more so in online learning, where instructors communicate primarily by email and phone.
I have found a way to merge my love for creativity and gift-giving with helping others! I love to design creative announcements, helpful videos, and useful resources. When I create something new, I try to share it with others. The unexpected gift of something useful not only brightens someone's day, but also reduces the work load. I believe this is a way I am able to bless those I know, as well as those I haven't met yet.
- Mattie Stepanek