Today is my one year anniversary as CEO of Educational Alliance and I'm celebrating it by posting pictures from my first graduation ceremony at the early childhood program in the Manny Cantor Center.
The faculty is amazing and the quality of the education is extraordinarily high. What's also unique is that it combines UPK, Head Start and tuition funding. The result is a school that brings together the children and families from all parts of our community.
From my perspective, being at the ceremony embodied so much of what I love about this job: community and the belief that every person should flourish. Below are some pictures of the kids and one of me with Martha Lee, our fantastic Senior Director of Early Childhood.
Corporate College recently had the incredible opportunity to host executive leaders from 100 Black Men of America, Inc. for their executive leadership retreat.
I had the privilege of leading a session titled "Education's Post-Pandemic Evolution: What We Provide Matters," and later joined Herman Bulls, vice chairman and international director at JLL, to discuss "Organizational Leadership, Governance, and Impact."
Educational leaders, how do you see the role of education evolving in the post-pandemic world?
Cuyahoga Community College's Corporate College recently hosted executives from 100 Black Men of America, Inc., for their annual retreat.
We’re proud to announce that we are exploring an opportunity to further partner with 100 Black Men of America through their Collegiate 100 program, a campus-based student organization that supports the development of the social, emotional and educational needs of youth who need positive role models.
We can’t wait to see this program uplift our community!
Teachers' Day provides an opportunity for students, parents, and communities to express their gratitude and appreciation for teachers. Celebrations may include ceremonies, awards, and various activities that highlight the exceptional work of educators. Schools often organize special events where students can express their thanks through letters, performances, and gifts. These gestures, while small, are powerful in acknowledging the hard work and passion that teachers bring to their profession.
Furthermore, Teachers' Day serves as a reminder of the need for continued support and investment in education. Recognizing the efforts of teachers is not just about one day of celebration; it is also about advocating for policies and resources that support and empower educators throughout the year.
Teachers' Day is a celebration of the invaluable contributions of educators who dedicate their lives to nurturing and guiding the next generation. As architects of our future, teachers shape the intellectual and moral development of students, influencing their lives in profound ways. By acknowledging their efforts and addressing the challenges they face, we honor their commitment and ensure that the profession continues to thrive. This day of recognition not only celebrates the past and present contributions of teachers but also highlights the ongoing need to support and appreciate those who mold our future.
Dr. Reyes-Dott: Co Founder of Irving Health and Medical Center/ Vice President of Human Resources & Organizational Development Change Management / Doctor of Arts in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology/ MBA
Graduates, it's that time of year again! As you embark on this next chapter of your life, I want to share some advice that has helped me tremendously: Dream big. With dreams, all things are possible. Remember to always keep your goals in sight and work hard towards them. Best of luck on your future endeavors! #DreamBig#GraduationAdvice
It's graduation season and we're excited to celebrate our seniors as they join the ranks of our esteemed alumni. As they prepare for their next steps, what advice would you share with them?
Coro is such a great program for both the cohort and the employers. Read more about this and other innovative leadership programs at #umsl#ciac#communitydevelopment#ecodevo
The eight fellows in this year’s cohort have been working and learning in placements at the Mayor’s Office, the Treasurer’s Office and the Board of Aldermen President’s Office in the City of St. Louis; the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation; the Missouri Charter Public School Association; BioSTL; the Cortex Innovation District; North County Inc.; and The SoulFisher Ministries, among others, since starting the program last September.
They’re due to contribute roughly 10,000 hours combined working on different high-impact projects throughout their nine months in the program.
What has your child(ren) done this week to make you proud of them?
Acknowledging the little things that our children do is more important than celebrating the big achievements.
And this is why....
The little things are done more often and daily. They are the reasons for your children achieving the bigger goals. So when they study without being nagged, help out in the house without being asked, or share a compliment, take a moment to celebrate them. Notice what they have done.
And the more you do this ... you will notice the more they will do.
Try it
Whether it was in the classroom, on the field, or out in the community, 2023 brought our Ritamen experiences that will shape their lives forever.
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Advice to new Pepperdine grads: Creatively and intentionally develop purpose, service, and leadership in your work. It's possible to be a self-centered worker in the nonprofit sector, just as much as it's possible to be an accountant or marketing exec living out selfless service. Don't let assumptions about your industry or seniority limit your intentional cultivation and application of core values and character.
What would you add?
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It's graduation season and we're excited to celebrate our seniors as they join the ranks of our esteemed alumni. As they prepare for their next steps, what advice would you share with them?
Norton Place, a supported living project for adults with learning difficulties, celebrated its 20th anniversary this week. Celebrations were held throughout the day with residents, staff, friends and family.
Since opening its doors in 2004, it has been home to 10 residents, and is dedicated to enhancing their lives through a variety of activities and programs. The project helps residents engage with the community, pursue personal interests, and develop new skills whilst facilitating independent living.
Find out what makes this support service such a unique and special part of Westward here: https://lnkd.in/e-NVzQqH
Count me among the students Judy Brown helped during her 43 years at Watkinson School .
As a new educator, here are some #wordsofwisdom I gleaned from Judy's career:
🥉 Keep your humanity front and center.
Often, this advice is applied in the context of interacting with students (e.g: see students as human), but I think that it is easier to be human as a student—especially if you happen to be a student with one or more marginalized identity—if the people in power who you interface with (that means educators in all roles) first own their own fallibility—and lives outside of work! An easy way to set these kind of humanity-affirming (and thus healthy) expectations: Explicitly say when you check
your emails/other work communications in your email signature, syllabus, or any other student-facing information page. If you, for example, work from 9 to 5 on Mondays through Fridays then, this way, a student who sends an email at 6 PM at Friday KNOWS that you are not blowing them off if you respond at 9 AM on Monday. Another (more fun) way to display your humanity is to have mementos in your office or virtual space, inviting conversation about hobbies and other non-work dimensions of life. (No person is one-dimensional!) 📧 🍋
🥈 Don't forget about SMART goals.
At least for me, this is something I tend to slip with as the school year / semester goes on, but they're called SMART goals for a reason! And they're smart for students and educators alike! Start a meeting with discussion of goals named (and preferably written or in some other way made "tangible") last time. End a meeting with articulation of new goals and/or refinement of previously-articulated goals. Ambition is important, but ambition without direction is a recipe for burnout. And victories of any size are revitalizing—and call for celebration! 📋 🔥
In case you need a reminder of what SMART goals are:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Based
🥇 Always maintain a curiosity stance.
Enter as a co-investigator, not the judge. Combine your expertise (e.g: of a program's GPA requirements, of your class' rules around late work, etc.) with the expertise of the student (e.g: career goals, circumstances that led to work not being completed on-time, etc.). You are on the same team! And even if you do not get the result that you want, there is always a learning experience to be gleaned. 🔎 🧠
What lessons have you learned from retiring educators who touched your life? Please share in this space! 💭
#grateful#reflection#educator
Hagan Brown and I are so proud of our Mom, Judy Brown, who was honored today at Watkinson School, where she has taught and worked one on one with students for 43 years. Mom’s commitment to collaboration with her colleagues, tireless time spent with hundreds of students over the decades, and unwavering passion for academic excellence balanced with a care and compassion for all learning styles makes her one of the great educators of her time! Mom, we are so proud of the mark you have left on so many- including us! Today we toast you and all that you continue to do. Here is to a retirement well deserved and filled with new adventures, exploration and continued service to others. We love you!
Well hey there. I'm Brad- a radically compassionate coach, people-centered strategic thinker, an obsessed reader & podcast-listening nerd, and a committed educational justice advocate.
This is Destiny. She is a teacher with a savviness about shaping the energy of a classroom of 5th graders that is second to none.
Her laugh often fills the room and makes kids smile, even (especially?) when they’re feeling a little grumpy.
Kids trust Destiny. They should. She works to earn their trust and then she shows up for them to keep re-earning it.
She loves Hot Cheetos. Hot anything, really.
Regardless if anyone else is in the room, Destiny passionately and openly embraces strategies to maximize engagement and learning. Her integrity- alignment of who she is in front of kids and behind the scenes- is astounding.
No news stories will be written about this little window into her class. But there are extraordinary things happening in this clip and I deeply appreciate who Destiny is and how she shows up for her beautiful St. Louis students.
Premier Charter School
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Appreciation: to “recognize the full worth of”
For teacher appreciation week, I’d like to recognize a few specific teachers instead of the generic “teacher.”
Why? Schools are the most powerful unit of change in public education. Almost nothing happens in schools without teachers.
I coach leaders to help equip them to best serve their teachers. Because when a child gets exactly what they need- lives, families, and communities are transformed.
There’s nothing like watching an extraordinary teacher in action- and helping them get even better. It’s been an honor to play a small role in amplifying Destiny’s impact this year.