I fondly remember that song but didn't know what band it was. Even before getting to the end of this article I clicked through to the rest of their channel from the video at the top and was delighted to discover that they are actually a heavy metal band, with a few tender songs mixed in. It was fun to read the backstory. I appreciate your takeaway that tenderness is something worth fighting for. And now I have a great band to binge listen!
Love hearing about your recall and deeper discovery, Justin : )
I also learned that the guitarist, Nuno Bettencourt, is considered one of the greatest rock guitarists performing today. Enthusiasts say Eddie Van Halen held the spot before him!
Beautifully structured and inspiringly written! Thank you, Matthew for your sharing your courage and leadership! As an educator I would agree to an extent that teachers are dealt the mandate of working within a system that is highly inflexible. Most are frustrated with the status quo and its inability to demand and provide accessibility for boys (among other groups with particular needs). As a father of two teenagers, I realized that it was up to us, as parents, to provide the context of ‘maleness’ which included developing compassion and empathy for others. Extracurricular activities offered a part of that; modelling what a health male looks, acts, and sounds like is the other. Again thank you for your inspiring work!
I fondly remember that song but didn't know what band it was. Even before getting to the end of this article I clicked through to the rest of their channel from the video at the top and was delighted to discover that they are actually a heavy metal band, with a few tender songs mixed in. It was fun to read the backstory. I appreciate your takeaway that tenderness is something worth fighting for. And now I have a great band to binge listen!
Love hearing about your recall and deeper discovery, Justin : )
I also learned that the guitarist, Nuno Bettencourt, is considered one of the greatest rock guitarists performing today. Enthusiasts say Eddie Van Halen held the spot before him!
Congrats on the subtitle Matthew! It’s fantastic. 💞
Thanks Danusia! And thanks for your support in the background 🙏
You’re so welcome!
Beautifully structured and inspiringly written! Thank you, Matthew for your sharing your courage and leadership! As an educator I would agree to an extent that teachers are dealt the mandate of working within a system that is highly inflexible. Most are frustrated with the status quo and its inability to demand and provide accessibility for boys (among other groups with particular needs). As a father of two teenagers, I realized that it was up to us, as parents, to provide the context of ‘maleness’ which included developing compassion and empathy for others. Extracurricular activities offered a part of that; modelling what a health male looks, acts, and sounds like is the other. Again thank you for your inspiring work!
Appreciate getting the teacher and father of two boys perspective from you, Jeff!