Danielle Hurst M.Ed

Career and Technical Education (CTE)/CCMR/Trades/Skills Industry Advocator 🦄📣🇺🇲

[Danielle Hurst M.Ed @HospitalityTX]

1st to bring home @UCAupdates #NationalTitle 4 @shsu_cheer our rings maybe small but they are #MIGHTY #RESPECT, paved the way for MANY MANY more UCA/NCA #NationalTitles, Bigger💍& Bragging Rights!
Thank @shsu_cheer 4 UR #hospitality #shsuhomecoming @SHSUAlumniAssoc @r_mcnamara

[Bob Woodson @BobWoodson]

The Woodson Center Mourns the Passing of Founder and President Robert L. Woodson, Sr. - A visionary leader whose life's work transformed communities from the inside out.

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/qkCExpOiJh

[Danielle Hurst M.Ed @HospitalityTX]

@TaylorRMarshall Tell everyone why is was sold for $250,000. I am a catholic & unfortunately we have 2 pay debts of sick individuals w/in the religion. Lawsuits, sad. But they seized the opportunity and we paid dearly for inappropriate actions by the priest. We only have our religion to blame.

[Danielle Hurst M.Ed @HospitalityTX]

@SimmonsBart Beautiful! How life and marriage should be

[Inspirenaire @Inspirenaire]

Coming back to show love and gratitude to the elders.

[Danielle Hurst M.Ed @HospitalityTX]

@Raindropsmedia1 My gosh what district is this?! She must not pay teacher health insurance rates...

[CooperBaggs 💰🍞 @edgaralandough]

Repeat these 7 sentences to your child - and let them become their inner voice.

(No. 6 builds instant confidence.)

[Danielle Hurst M.Ed @HospitalityTX]

@foxbradyX @HustleBitch_

[Danielle Hurst M.Ed @HospitalityTX]

@HustleBitch_ Looks as they don't stand by their word.

[Danielle Hurst M.Ed @HospitalityTX]

@ResistItAllTX @clark1_r54938 @DocPeteChambers @GregAbbott_TX @provisionhouse best meat in Texas, have not bought from a grocery store in over 5 yrs!

[Plano ISD @Plano_Schools]

That’s Amore!🍝✨

Culinary students welcomed Chef Lorenzo Polegri, who flew in from Italy to share his passion for authentic Italian cuisine. Students created handmade pasta farfalle, baked lumachelle bread and a rich chocolate mousse.

#WinningForKidsWednesday #TeamPlanoISD

[Lord Bebo @MyLordBebo]

🇺🇸 Cowboys dads send off a Texas high school football team to the playoffs.

They won 48-21

That thing is motivating … I must admit

[Sassington, M.C. @MissSassbox]

for those who may not be familiar with the historical references and details of the Native hair braiding practices, he explains it beautifully here

[DJ R-Tistic @DJRTistic]

Rest in Peace to the legendary D’Angelo!

Here’s a quick mix of just 17 of his songs! Album cuts, hits, remakes, and features. Which ones are your favorite?

[U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL]

Check this out…👀

Carmelo Castle became the first high schooler in TEXAS HISTORY to complete the state plumbing examination.

At just 18, he’s now working as a tradesman for Local 68 Plumbing 🔥🔥

[Danielle Hurst M.Ed @HospitalityTX]

@USDOL @mikeroweworks please recognize this kiddo! Trades is the way to go, Congratulations Mr. Carmelo Castle, you will do amazing.

[Danielle Hurst M.Ed @HospitalityTX]

@KeriA1776again IngredientApprox. per 2 oz bottleKava (root)~1,700 mg Kratom (leaf)~3,500 mg. Vitamin C~37 mg. Potassium~169 mgIron~0.3 mgOther (Pineapple Juice, Coconut Cream, Stevia)–

The ingredients are awful, kava root can kill your liver and kratom has opioid effects

[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

The Star-Spangled Banner is not easy to sing. It’s rangy, for one thing. One and a half octaves are a lot to ask of the average citizen, as is the chromaticism throughout the melody. Also, the words are a mouthful and easy to mangle or forget (Just google “worst renditions of National Anthem,” and strap in. The number of professional musicians who have unilaterally beclowned themselves for posterity is mind-boggling).

Personally, though, I’m more appalled by the professionals who remember all the words and hit every note perfectly but make the whole thing about themselves. This, I think, is the biggest reason most people don’t sing along as they should. It’s not because they “can’t sing” or because they’re embarrassed to sing in front of other people. It’s because of all these pop stars and professional musicians who have turned the privilege of singing our national anthem in public into a showcase for their own talent.

Consider the famous renditions from people, like Whitney Houston, Alicia Keyes, Jose Feliciano, Marvin Gaye, and most recently, Chris Stapleton. Each give excellent performances that put their talent on full display. But that’s the problem—all these performances with all these individual interpretations have turned We the People into an audience of passive meat bags, standing mutely in stadiums and arenas all over the country, when we should sing along with unbridled enthusiasm. We don’t do this, however, because our national anthem has morphed from something participatory into something performative. And that sucks.

If it were up to me, I’d require anyone invited to sing our National Anthem at a public event to do so in less than a minute. That’s right. One minute. After 60 seconds, your microphone is cut. Implementing this one, simple requirement would have myriad benefits, some of which I discuss and demonstrate in the attached video. Consider it a Star-Spangled Public Service Announcement from the Dirty Jobs Guy to all those honored to lead us in song.

Happy Birthday, America!

Mike

[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

BIG night here in Hotlanta!

Skills USA convened for their annual National Leadership and Skills Competition – the largest celebration of the skilled trades in America. This week, a promising crop of young and aspiring tradespeople have gathered here from all over the country to see who’s the best in their chosen field. This is the third time I’ve been invited to speak at their opening ceremony, and it’s always a blast. Eighteen thousand people attended last night’s event, and I think I shook hands with most of them. Today, they’ll begin competing in their chosen vocations – everything from plumbing to the culinary arts, (which, now that I think about, are inherently linked.)

The competition in every vocation is intense, and a lot of fun to watch. But my favorite competition at these events is not between the students; it’s between the companies who sponsor the event itself. Dozens of highly recognizable corporations are on hand not only to encourage the competitors, but to hire them – in many cases, before the closing ceremonies. It’s like watching talent scouts at the All-Star game, fighting over the best prospects. Except the prospects here aren't baseball players. They're plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, welders, etc., and they're ALL in demand.

Consider the situation at Crash Champions Collision Repair. Over dinner, I asked their CEO, Matt Ebert, how many collision repair technicians he could hire today, if they showed up ready for work.

“Seven hundred,” he said. “Maybe more.”
“Damn,” I said. “How many to you hope to hire from this competition?”
“I’m shooting for a hundred,” he said. “But I’d be happy with fifty.”

That’s one CEO from one company, hoping to find the talent he needs in a convention center bursting with skill. What an inconvenient truth for all those who still maintain that opportunity is dead, and all the good jobs are gone. Thomas Edison was right. Opportunity is most often missed, because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work. It's great to see so many kids on the right track.

A special shout out to all the past mikeroweWORKS scholarship recipients in attendance, including the five who came by to say hello before I was called on stage. (No pressure, but there’s a long history of MRW work ethic scholarship recipients taking home the gold in their chosen vocations. Don’t let me down!)

Also, a nod to young Joseph, who stood in line for a half-hour to shake hands and made an impression.
Joseph: Hi, Mr. Rowe. My name is Joseph, and I just wanted to shake your hand and tell you that I really enjoyed your speech this evening.
Me: Thanks, Joseph. I’m glad.
Joseph: I was also wondering if you’d like to take a picture.
Me: Sure. There’s a professional photographer right there. I’m sure he’d be happy to do it.
Joseph: I’d really prefer it if you took my picture yourself.
Me: Fine. Give me your phone. I’ll take a picture.
With that, Joseph reached into the pocket of his red blazer and handed me a picture of himself.
“Here you go,” he said, before walking away with a grin.
I suspect Joseph will do well in the comedian competition…

PS. Speaking of mikeroweWORKS, we’re currently plowing through a record number of applications from this last enrollment period, and I’m pleased to report the extraordinary increase in volume has been matched by an extraordinary increase in quality applicants, along with an extraordinary level of support. Too early to say for sure, but it’s looking like we might be able to award $5 million in scholarships this year. That would be a milestone worth celebrating. More on that later.