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New Year, Bigger Leaps

New Year, Bigger Leaps

A new year signifies the stretch of fresh beginnings. It is symbolic to the world’s entire population. There are countdowns, New Year’s Eve parties, and family gatherings - a unified celebration despite the many different time zones that separate us. It’s a call to...

A Beacon of Hope

A Beacon of Hope

“In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way.” -Yoda, Star Wars Our lives are a tangled mix of both good and bad. Oftentimes, we either take the good moments for granted or focus and dwell too much on the bad times. We overlook just...

The UKVS Core Values

The UKVS Core Values

These are show notes taken from our podcast Episode #3: Our Core Values. Listen to the full audio podcast here. Syd reflects on the importance of our core values, how they came to be, and how they resonate with us as individuals. She brings light to each of these core...

A Beginning’s End: Welcome back!

A Beginning’s End: Welcome back!

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. Last year was challenging. We’ve all adjusted to a new life in the face of a pandemic. It was unexpected and it abruptly brought changes to our lives. It was especially difficult for students and many families...

What makes a good story?

What makes a good story?

Everyone has a story to tell. We are all storytellers. That traffic you got stuck on this morning. The recognition you received at school. Your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Your neighbor's newly-groomed dog. The wedding of your cousin from overseas. The wildfire...