About

It was 1995. I was recently divorced and looking for my life purpose  I decided to go back to school and finish my degree and become a teacher and coach. Over the next 20+ years I would learn to teach math, statistics, and technology use. I would also learn to speak to a variety of audiences, from middle school and high school students, to church groups and congregations, to conference break-out sessions.  I developed the skills of being a coach, both in sports and I’m life, school, and career planning; in helping others find success through and by overcoming challenges and adversity. I learned to connect with my students on a deeper level and learned that the subject I teach is far less important than the people I reach.

Over that time I was able to serve as an elder at my church. I became a minister so that I could serve others by performing weddings, funerals, counseling services, and ministering to their emotional and spiritual needs. All of these things I could do before the title, but having the title makes it obvious to others that I am available to do so. A friend and pastor of mine once told me, “if you want to be an elder, start ‘elding.’ ” So, I “eld” whenever I get the chance.

2019 and it’s time to leave the field of public education. In the midst of this transition, I was in a serious accident in which I was hit by a light rail train and spent months in recovery and rehabilitation. Following, or during, all this we are hit with COVID-19 and the subsequent changes to our daily lives. Like 9/11 and the Great Depression, our lives have been changed forever. The way we do things will ever be changed.

My future is in helping others navigate the way life has changed for them. Each individual Has individual and specific needs. I can mentor through that.

Please comment on posts and contact me for public speaking or mentoring needs.

2 Responses to About

  1. Elijah Rasheed says:

    Well well! Long time no see. I was looking for Scott Conners website but came across this page. First off let me say I miss you Mac! You are like a father figure to me and school was rough for me for a number personal reasons. You gave me opportunities that I didn’t think I have. Being in your class all the memories showed me how much my life meant. So many times during the course of the 4 years being at Sheldon, I wanted to end my life and no one knew. Was going through depression on an all time high and just needed support but I came everyday with a smile making people laugh and having a good time. Thank you sir for what you’ve done for me, you have most definitely changed my life. Give me a text or call Mac miss you and Georgia.

    916-937-4184
    Ya boy
    Elijah Rasheed

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