Stacy Dillinger

[🟠 George @OneGSisneros]

Psalm 23 is one of the most misunderstood chapters in the Bible.

I’ve spent 12 years as a missionary and Bible teacher, and I’ve seen it over and over again.

It’s not just about comfort—it’s about war.
It’s not a warm blanket—it’s a battle cry.

Here’s what most people miss:

[Ditch That Textbook @DitchThatTxtbk]

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[Stacy Dillinger @sldill4]

@JillSkinner18 From our cousin: So glad today is “trans” day. Thank you Jesus that I am “trans”formed, from sin, hell, and the grave. Someday to “trans”ported to Heaven. That Jesus “trans”ferred my sin to Himself and has made me “trans”parent, so people can see HIM! THANKS JESUS FOR THIS DAY!

[Stacy Dillinger @sldill4]

College visit #1 ✅ Nice campus and super welcoming staff! #NWOSU

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

Hunter Jones (Nickerson HS) of Pittsburg State placed 2nd in the heptathlon at D2 nationals and marked the 2nd best score in D2 history, 5783 points. He’s pictured with sister, Ava Jones, a former Sports in Kansas 🏀 3A POY. Incredible performance by Hunter who was a standout in multiple sports in HS. #sportsinkansas

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

Hugoton holds off a late Atchison comeback (39-38) to advance to the 4A boys state basketball championship game for the second consecutive year. We heard from seniors Isaac Martin & Dasean Lewis as well as third year head coach Trey O’Neil. Eagles looking to defend their 4A title in a rematch from last year against McPherson on Saturday in Salina. #sportsinkansas

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[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

Hugoton is headed back to the 4A state championship as they hold off a strong comeback by Atchison, 39-38. Hugoton, last years champ under third year HC Trey O’Neil, will face McPherson in the state championship game rematch from last year.

#sportsinkansas

[Seward County Saints @SewardSaints]

MBB | Final vs. Garden City
Saints give up a hundred points in a 102-83 loss to Garden City on the road
Whitlock scored a team high of 19 points while Riddlespurger hit five threes for 16 points in his debut.

[Seward County Saints @SewardSaints]

MBB | 2nd Half vs. Garden City
Ryle Riddlespurger knocks down his third three of the afternoon in his SCCC debut to cut the Broncbusters lead to 68-59 and bring the score within single digits

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

What Is A Ruckus?
My secretary called and said there was a ruckus in the front hallway. I was really excited to see what was going on. I wanted to know what a ruckus was. I learned that a ruckus was a small boy I hadn’t net yet. The ruckus was ripping our bulletin board off the wall, knocking over a table and cursing.

He turned around & said, “What the F--- are you looking at?” He continued, “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” I responded with, “You seem to be upset. What do you need? How can I help?” He moved a step closer to me and said, “Are you deaf, too? I just said you’re fat, bald, and stupid.”

My response was, “I heard you just fine. Now I really can tell you are upset. What do you need? How can I help you?” He started crying while re-stating for the 3rd time (in case I missed the other two times), “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” He then said, “I hate this stupid school; I don’t know why I’m here. I don’t know where my mom is. I hate my foster family.“

He reached his arms out. I asked if he needed a hug and he nodded. I then asked if he wanted to go to my office. He nodded. I let him know that “Dr. P” is here if he needs anything. He sat at my table and put his head down.

He looked me in the eyes and said, “Dr. P, I’m very sorry for everything that I did. I just miss my mom.” I responded by telling him that I appreciate his apology and that I accept it. He then said, “I am also really sorry for calling you those mean things. I didn’t mean it.”

We brainstormed some ideas of what he could do in the future if he was having a tough day. He suggested that he could ask to get a drink, ask for help, or just put his head down. I let him know that these are great strategies. I added that he could always ask to see the counselor or me.

We then discussed how he could be on the lookout for signs that he was getting upset, frustrated, angry, or agitated. He said that he sometimes started to clinch his fists and his breathing changed. I told him that those were good signs and that the body often gives us signs that we are starting to get upset. We both agreed that it was so important to listen to our bodies.

He asked if he could get his backpack and coat. I thought that was an unusual request for 10 a.m. I asked him why he would need his backpack and coat. He replied, “Because I’m going to get suspended like I did at my last school.” I let him know that there may be another plan. He scrunched his face and looked puzzled.

I asked, “How do you think you could fix what you did this morning?” He thought about it for a minute or so and responded with, “I can pick-up what I threw and fix anything that I broke.” I let him know that this seemed like a good plan. He picked up the items that he threw and helped put the bulletin board back on the wall.

I went over the plan for the next time and we made sure he knew what to do in case he got upset, frustrated, angry or agitated again. I said, “Since we’ve agreed on the plan, let’s shake on it to make it official.” He reached out his hand and shook mine. I let him know that he could go back to class. He picked up his bookbag and his jacket and started off to his class. I called his teacher to let him know that he was on his way. His teacher was so happy to welcome him back to class. I never had another problem with him.

A teacher stopped by later that day. She couldn’t understand why he wasn’t suspended. “He called you fat, bald, and stupid.” My response was that it never was about me. I then asked the teacher if any of the comments were false. She looked at me like I was crazy. I let her know that I am fat and bald. Those were both true statements. I also argued that stupid is a relative term. She didn’t like my answer.

How do you deal with colleagues who are fixed mindset, focused on punitive methods or who believe that alternatives to suspensions equate to being soft on discipline?

From the book “Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics”
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[Stacy Dillinger @sldill4]

@chelsea_harp I wish papers graded themselves 🤣

[Stacy Dillinger @sldill4]

Who really needs to work tomorrow… ♥️🥹

[Uncensored USA 🇺🇸 @UncensoredUSA]

These kids nailed it!

Joe Biden and his Secret Service trick or treating yesterday. 😆 😆 😆

[Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband]

The Broncos played “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift after beating Travis Kelce and the Chiefs.

Pure savagery. https://t.co/tS8FzkJnbM

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

What’s a great healthy teacher tip?

I’ll start…as much as possible, set boundaries between school and home life.

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

I try to communicate with my students that…

•If you hang out with 3 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 people, you will be the 4th

•If you hang out with 3 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 people, you will be the 4th

•If you hang out with 3 𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐬, you will be the 4th

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Powerful truth! 🙌

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

Carter Hajek, sophomore QB of Nemaha Central, had 6 rushing TD’s and a passing TD in last nights win over Horton. Picking right up where his brother Cooper, a top 11 pick from SIK, left off last season for the 2A state champion. Thunder are 4-0 and have allowed just six points all season. Hajek pictured earlier this season. Photo: Dari Hilbert #sportsinkansas

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

Griffin Heger of Hugoton (3A) with another big week in the 45-26 win over Guymon (OK).

33 carries, 242 yards. 3 total touchdown touchdowns. 2 interceptions (one pic six for 85 yards). 327 all purpose yards.

Eagles are 3-0. Nice work by HC Jay Witt.

#sportsinkansas

[Stacy Dillinger @sldill4]

@_chelsnicolet Just wait…