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About Me — Nick Marmolejo

Don’t Panic. Affirm, celebrate, and support.

Jan 7, 2021

About Me — Nick Marmolejo

Jan 7, 2021

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My Son is the Only Brown Toddler in His Classroom

Drop-off and pick-up time are like scenes from the ‘Twilight Zone’ Monday through Friday. A few blocks from daycare, I slowly wind down…

Dec 6, 2020

My Son is the Only Brown Toddler in His Classroom

Dec 6, 2020

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ILLUMINATION

9 Mistakes You Will Make When You Quit Teaching

You’re not prepared to switch professions. That’s the reality you may be contemplating this very minute.

May 15, 2022

burnt out teacher with head buried in desk.

May 15, 2022

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I’m Ashamed To Take My Shirt Off

What do you hide, even from the people who supposedly know you best?

Nov 22, 2021

young boy covering his face shamefully

Nov 22, 2021

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Modern Parent

It’s Gonna Be Alright

May 16, 2021

a dad and his smiling son at the park

May 16, 2021

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Why We Need Police To Be Neighborly and 3 Ways To Achieve It

We don’t need you to be our savior. Be in community with us, and know us.

Apr 20, 2021

two children running in their neighborhood, on Halloween

Apr 20, 2021

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My Son Is the Only Brown Toddler in His Daycare

I only want the best for him — but I fear he’ll be othered

Apr 13, 2021

My Son Is the Only Brown Toddler in His Daycare

Apr 13, 2021

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A Dad’s Guide to Handling a Raging Toddler Tantrum

Stay calm and ask your kid these three questions

Mar 5, 2021

A Dad’s Guide to Handling a Raging Toddler Tantrum

Mar 5, 2021

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Runner's Life

Run As If Your Legacy is Chasing You

I recall hearing sirens in the background, hoping an ambulance felt my body’s distress call and was on its way to rescue me.

Dec 29, 2020

Run As If Your Legacy is Chasing You

Dec 29, 2020

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How an Apathetic Brown Kid Became a Hopeful Latino Educator

You are the difference maker.

Dec 29, 2020

How an Apathetic Brown Kid Became a Hopeful Latino Educator

Dec 29, 2020

Rice & Beans

Rice & Beans

I’m a Father, Marathon Runner, Teacher & Parenting Consultant. My goal is to affirm, celebrate, and elevate Latino parents of the past/present/future.

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