Support for Haiti

In a world so challenged as it is today with the tragedy in Haiti it is sometimes difficult to focus on the work at hand. Catastrophes like this give us cause to re-evaluate our priorities and to make sure we are on the road on which we intended.

Under the shadow of the pain and suffering in Haiti, I am still optimistic about what 2010 has to bring. It will be the year that our product mClk makes its debut and gets used in schools and organizations across the country. It is the year that the community colleges and universities in the US celebrate exceptional enrollment and growth. It is the year that more innovative classroom technologies are developed and teachers better supported in their adoption of these technologies.

As I look forward to the future of my startup company and for the work I do in higher education, I am reminded of the importance of focusing on the NOW. Of making sure that the current conversation is respectful, that the email is clear, and that my intentions are true. The three seconds in Haiti that changed 10s of thousands of lives could impact any one of us at any time. All we really have is the present moment.

The stronger we are and the stronger we become, the better able we are to support people in their times of need. It does not serve us to set our passions to the side, in fact, we are even more inspired to pursue them and see them flourish! Give as much as you can and then celebrate your gifts.