Bill Ott
Eleven tips for a healthier summer | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center The weather and school calendars have moved quickly toward summer, and that makes it a great time to think about ways we…
Impossible reconciliations | Ott Observations
I often attend a weekly men’s Bible discussion group. We review the upcoming readings for Sunday and discuss what they mean to us. A few months ago, we were reading…
Going back on my word | Mark’s Remarks
I think one of the things I look forward to most when summer begins is quiet. A time when your head doesn’t have to race around thinking of every little…
Remarks on Mark | Mark’s Remarks
In a day and age where we see massive educator turnover, it is special to see the folks who have made it through the long haul – the 30-plus years…
Yes we can | Ott Observations
Recently, I attended a religious retreat. I gave a talk on the retreat about my faith journey. There are three words that are critical to my journey that all start…
Thank you, folks | Mark’s Remarks
Next Tuesday will be my last day as a teacher. I really can’t quite comprehend it. But still, it’s happening. Are you looking forward to not reading about my retirement?…
Note to my young teacher self | Mark’s Remarks
I can hear my anti-fans (mostly “friends” and family) now: “Here’s Tullis, writing another teacher column. Here he is, writing as if he’s the only teacher who ever retired. What’s…
Exceptions ARE the rule | Ott Observations
One of President Ronald Reagan’s most famous quotes is “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” His sentiment…