https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670 Past. Present. Future. en-us 2019-06-05 14:23:01 UTC 2026-03-15 02:42:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f33f.png melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365910116 Born and raised in Southwestern PA, where I learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and family.]]> 2019-06-05 17:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365910116 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365910438 Grades K-12 were full of sweet memories at the small-town school of Berlin.]]> 2019-06-05 17:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365910438 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365911529 Oh, the good ole college days! After graduating high school, I became a Nittany Lion before finishing my collegiate year abroad in Norway, and then returning home to teach. ]]> 2019-06-05 17:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365911529 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365913294 So blessed to have been hired at my Alma mater and be able to serve the community I love!]]> 2019-06-05 17:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365913294 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365916475 9/21/19 will be the beginning of a new chapter as I marry the most amazing man in the world and become Mrs. Walker.]]> 2019-06-05 17:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365916475 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365918407 My fur baby, Tanew, at our home in Fairhope, PA. This good boy loves hiking with my fiance and I and gives us so much love and joy!]]> 2019-06-05 17:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365918407 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365919300 As a Christian, I believe it is important to be thankful for everything life gives to us as it is either a blessing or a lesson to be learned. ]]> 2019-06-05 17:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365919300 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365926792 This short video succinctly outlines my overarching goal of the past, the "now" and the future. I show this to my students every year and, every year, it serves as a reminder to me to not sweat the small stuff and also not lose sight of the things that truly matter. ]]> 2019-06-05 18:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365926792 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365928390 This blog is my go-to for tips on self-care and maintaining a balance between my professional and personal life.]]> 2019-06-05 18:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365928390 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365935357 Health is wealth! One of my biggest passions is keeping healthy with natural health products and by staying active through hiking, biking, running, kick-boxing, and yoga. Organic Olivia's blog/shop helps keep health a front and center priority by showing how food can affect our bodies and serve medicinal purposes while also sharing her personal struggles and stories. ]]> 2019-06-05 18:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365935357 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365938996 Mindfulness, defined as a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, plays a key role in my life now-a-days and I love FLOW magazine and their online resources for keeping me grounded in the moment. Also, two of my most favorite books are on this topic as well, THE UNTETHERED SOUL and WHEREVER YOU GO, THERE YOU ARE. Check them out!]]> 2019-06-05 19:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365938996 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365940019 Starting my day out with my online devotional always gets it off to a great start. I hope to continue to grow stronger in my faith with each day that passes and Ray Stedman's site/app helps me accomplish this goal. ]]> 2019-06-05 19:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365940019 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365940738 While I am not yet a mother, I AM a huge fan of staying organized. iMOM is a great resource for accomplishing this with free printables to help keep my life in order and inspiration to get me through the day. ]]> 2019-06-05 19:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365940738 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365945802 "Expect nothing, live frugally on surprise." - unknown author ]]> 2019-06-05 19:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365945802 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365947004 My favorite poem - which sits above my desk and serves as a personal guidepost for how I carry myself in life. ]]> 2019-06-05 19:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365947004 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365947578 My all time favorite podcast for the ride home. Staying an informed American is an important civic duty!]]> 2019-06-05 19:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365947578 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365950049 Learning a foreign language has always been a goal of mine and thanks to the app Duolingo, I am well on my way to being the first in my family to speak German since my Great Grandparents.]]> 2019-06-05 20:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365950049 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365951572 "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill]]> 2019-06-05 20:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/365951572 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/366146209 Pursuing my masters at Fort Hays has been an amazing journey that I have truly enjoyed. Although I will be so happy to earn my graduate degree this fall, I will be a bit sad to see it end. I have learned so much about not only Organizational Leadership but about myself as well!]]> 2019-06-06 15:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/366146209 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/366205462 Whether its the Steelers, Pirates or Pens, I'm always ready to watch a game and cheer on Pittsburgh!]]> 2019-06-06 19:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/366205462 melder10 https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/366750990 For real-life, applicable sermons, Pastor Michael Todd leads the scene. If I can't make it to my home church of St. Paul's Presbyterian, this is my favorite channel to go to for what is always a good, scripture based lesson. ]]> 2019-06-10 17:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/melder10/ldrs670/wish/366750990