My Emergency Room Ordeal

I have come home from an excellent eight days stay in the hospital only to find myself in the Emergency Room (ER) the following day with my injured leg. I was trying to get up from a gliding recliner when the injury occurred. My kneecap was at at 90 degrees to my 40 degrees right

Faith in Forgiveness

Kat Challis 1/18/2021 Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves. Jesus tells us to forgive our neighbors and ourselves. Why is it so important that we learn how to forgive? Blame, Shame, Guilt, Condemnation… are all prompted by our moral compass. I believe that when Satan comes knocking in our subconscious and conscious, we have

Good-bye 2020

What a magnificent world that we live as the end of the year 2020 comes to a close. It has been the most difficult year for many people. Covid-19 came to the populaces attention and meant death to the venerable in our society., the elderly. children, and adults’ with compromised immune systems. I usually do

Disappointed Not Bitterness

Living with disappointment can be challenging. Yet, half of the voters will be disappointed that their candidate will not be the winner in this 2020 Presidential Election.  Our voting process is what defines America from other countries. We have FREEDOM to Disagree or Agree with our political party without FEAR of reprisals or government impunity.

Black cloud, silver lining

I have had a black cloud hanging over my head for 34 months. We have had little disasters erupting seemingly on top of each other. Health. Wealth. Success. Failure. Are all platitudes to comfort the brokenness of mankind. You really don’t know how prepared you are for a crisis until you are in the middle

21st Century Entrepreneurial Literacy

21st Century Entrepreneurial LiteracyKathy ChallisThe University of Texas of the Permian Basin Abstract Students can become successful entrepreneurs during their middle years of development. “According to research identified that leading programs for entrepreneurs education in the United States are Network for Teaching Entreprenueir (NFTE), Young Entrepreneurs, and the Kauffman Foundations program. Youth Venture targets students

How Hearing Impairment Affects Children in Public General Education Classrooms

How Hearing Impairment Affects Children in Public General Education Classrooms Kathy A. Challis The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Contact Information Email: katchallis2010@hotmail.com Cell: (682) 313-2192 Abstract We will discover the effects of deafness or hearing impairment has a direct impact on learning in a general education classroom. We will discuss accommodations that

Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Three Independent School Districts in North Central Texas

As Covid-19 continues to plague our nation and 179 other nations of the world. I present to you the following paper. Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Three Independent School Districts in North Central Texas Kathy A. Challis The University of Texas of Permian Basin Abstract The Covid-19 Pandemic Virus had a significant impact on education

Christian Feelings

Today, I discovered that I had a emotionally scarring series of events 28 years ago while I was in college working on my Bachelor’s Degree. Because I attended a private christian university I allowed more emotional attachment to cloud my thinking processes. I have regret, though it is not my own! When we hear the

A Soul Provision

I love my God! He takes car of me in times of trouble, sorrow, anxiety, fear, in addition to peace, joy, idyllic, and faith. Psalms 23 says he restores my soul. That means our soul will be bothered or drained because of life circumstances that are seemingly over-powering. But God said to go ahead and

What is Free Will and Do I Have it?

Free-will. God gave us free-will to choose our own destinies. The Holy Bible, Rom 3: 24, (NIV) states, “This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, There is no difference for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and are justified freely by his grace

Happy Mother’s Day in 2020

Across the miles, I look forward to creating your smile, with a card that is a hug from my heart.

2020 Project Excitement

We just finished adding a privacy fence to the carport side of our house. We are currently adding on to the front porch and finishing Kassidey’s she-shed interior. Running electricity to the buildings. And she has great plans for her exterior decore. We are planning on building a miniature pond for the front gardens within

Forgive your enemies

Living in faith is what is important, not money losses or poor decisions in the end. It is our attitude that makes the difference in our altitude. I can keep staying in buyers regret or I can move forward to a new day and a new opportunity. Forgiveness of those who spitefully abuse you is

Inner Peace Is Within

Maxine always has a way with pithy words that are spot on target. My sweet husband Robert, has Ankylosing Spondylitis and is in considerable pain most of the time. He is taking pain medication which is a new treatment for him, as his lumbar 2-5 vertebrae are deteriorating. Living with chronic debilitating illness is hard

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Principal v. Teacher Perspectives

  I scored 100% on this assignment. I hope that you learned something useful about the perceptions of principals and teachers. Although they are both in the educational field their responses to similar questions was surprising. Table of Contents Administrator Questions:  Principal Dr. Edythe Leupp, Portland, Oregon. 4 Why did you go into the Education

Mental Health in the Workplace

Kathy A. Challis Department of Education, The University of Texas of Permian Basin EDCU 6302 Cultural Diversity Media, Myth, Reality- Personal Reflection Paper To: Dr. Jennifer Seybert April 19, 2020 Contents Mental Health in the Workplace. 1 Media. 3 Chapter One. 3 Workplace Violence Has Reached Epidemic Proportion. 5 References. 7 NATIONAL INSTITUTE MENTAL HEALTH…………………………………………………………………………. 8

Tracey Lynn of Kingston, Ontario

The following script was taken from FaceBook, posted by Corey Dorsey. Tracey Lynn asked a question in her comment: “This kinda post just weakens my faith , not to mention disturbs some people with PTSD.. God didn’t save my young daughter, why didn’t he send her someone ?” I would like to try to answer

Happy Easter

Today is Resurrection Sunday… aka., Easter Sunday. For Christians we hold this day most dear as it is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ was 30 years old when he began his short three years ministry. He performed medical miracles, signs, and wonders that was prophesied in the Holy Bibles