So, last week I wrote a heart-felt post about how much I love teaching and appreciate the students I have in my class. I’m not one who necessarily enjoys disclosing my thoughts and feelings, so the fact I shared that blog post on Facebook was a big deal to me. I wanted everyone to knowContinue reading “FEELING WEIRD”
Author Archives: Hayden Coombs
TEACHING SURPRISE
The night before my first day of teaching at Southern Utah University, a single thought caused me enormous amounts of anxiety: “What if I don’t like teaching?” Teaching at a university has been my only real plan for the past few years. The opportunity to teach was the main reason why I chose SUU overContinue reading “TEACHING SURPRISE”
Framing Theory
For my thesis I have been studying up on framing theory. It may not be the most exciting blog post you’ve ever read, but…wait…it just might be! No, it really won’t be. But I think it’s cool. What is Framing Theory Framing theory was originally introduced by a renowned sociologist named Erving Goffman. In hisContinue reading “Framing Theory”
MJ’S HOF SPEECH
Originally posted on thelongshorttrader:
Love him or hate him, Michael Jordan’s ethos – his competitive nature, hunger for excellence, and drive to win – seems to capture the love, hunger, hard work, competitive spirit, and sense of calling one needs to survive and thrive in the money management business (beyond the pursuit of making $).…
GOOD TEACHER
It’s been three whole weeks since I started teaching a section of Interpersonal Communications at Southern Utah University. The opportunity to teach as I worked towards earning my master’s degree was one of the biggest reasons why I brought my family to SUU. Upon graduation, I felt that this program would best prepare me forContinue reading “GOOD TEACHER”
GRAD SCHOOL
When Summer and I began looking at graduate programs almost two years ago, we were drawn to three very different programs for three very different reasons. The first was Texas Tech. I met with two professors from their communications program about their (relatively) new Masters of Sports Communication program. Sports are my great passion, andContinue reading “GRAD SCHOOL”
FACULTY TRAINING
Last week I attended my first faculty training. Well, now that I think of it, I have actually attended three or four faculty trainings at BYU-Idaho. But this was my first faculty training where I was actually getting trained, not just taking notes for real faculty members. Anyways, last week I attended my first facultyContinue reading “FACULTY TRAINING”
THE BEST DAY
Summer and I recently learned that some good friends of ours gave birth to a perfectly innocent, stillborn baby. It broke our hearts to hear the news. I can honestly say there is nothing that frightens me more than losing Avery. As we talked, we recalled our first pregnancy, which ended in miscarriage. I knowContinue reading “THE BEST DAY”
WHY DUKE PT. 1
I’m often asked how I became a Duke fan. It’s a valid question. How did a kid from Oregon grow so passionate for a team that plays (literally) on the other side of the country? It has the makings of your typical fair-weather fan. You know, when someone just likes a team because they’re good.Continue reading “WHY DUKE PT. 1”
TO ABSOLVE
To “absolve”: to set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility. It has been seven and a half years since I went on my LDS mission to Lisbon, Portugal. My mission was the single most beneficial experience of my life, which has led to insurmountable joy and happiness. I can honestly say myContinue reading “TO ABSOLVE”
Hayden Coombs 