Introduction A common complaint of students is that they receive an unbalanced education. While schools teach math, science, and English, guidance about how to manage mental and emotional needs is neglected. Social emotional learning is a concept that supplements academic…
Educational administrators and instructional designers alike for years have toiled away at figuring out what is best considered for integrating new methodologies for enhancing the efficacy found within any generated curriculum. This is seen largely as…
Oh, what a nice plate of Salmon and rice for dinner. But, I feel that I have a sudden sweet-tooth hankering for that extra fudge cookie dough sundae ice cream tonight for my just deserts on…
Since the outset of recorded history, teachers of all stripes have employed the art of meaningful metaphors. Instead of merely teaching via rote learning, metaphors tap into our creative canvases of the mind; the learner paints…
The central emphasis of any SEL endeavor is to spark drastic individual growth in emotional intelligence. Having a society with heightened social-emotional learning reaps untold benefits. Such things as, but not limited to: better social cohesion…
Have you ever helped an old woman cross the street, or opened doors for senior citizens? Why were you compelled to do this? Most people would answer one of two ways. Either that they do so…
Taking Back Control Despite the Pandemic Like many others, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended my routine. Experts say it takes over two months to develop a new habit; with that in mind, I am asking myself how quickly I can…
The United States of America can experience unsettling waves of mass shootings within such small time frames. Devastating news is reported constantly, and the hope of feeling safe in public spaces continues to dim. The lives of children and adults,…
The Year of Change, 2020 I would like to propose a challenge – think of one positive thing that has happened to you in the past year. It’s easy to think about all the negativity we have experienced, but I…
Safety First! From the moment we find out we are going to be parents, we want to protect our kids. It’s easier to protect them when they are little, but eventually they grow up and we can’t be there for…
