While I was student teaching at a high school, I was paired with my humorous college classmate Tony. He always cracked jokes and could light up the room with his master storytelling. He would introduce himself as “Toe-Knee” while pointing to his toe and knee, which got an immediate laugh out of students. As we began student teaching together, I wondered how his antics would affect the students’ perception of him as a teacher. Would they take advantage of him? Would they refuse to take him seriously? Would they gravitate towards his teaching? All these questions lingered in my mind as we … [Read more...]
Have you heard back yet from that college or scholarship you applied to? What you should be doing NOW to stay on top of financial aid and college applications.
In February, excitement of graduation begins to fill the minds of many students. However, don’t let “senioritis” leach your motivation and take your eyes off your goal! There are still things you can be doing right now to stay on top of the financial aid and college application process. If you aren’t even thinking about how you will pay for college, zip on over to our previous post about how to avoid the financial stress college can bring. Scholarships are Still Available By now you should be beginning to hear back from colleges you have applied to, as well as different scholarships … [Read more...]
Our 4 Favorite Black History Month Online Educational Resources for Teachers
In honor of the Outliers in Education eBook release approaching and Black History Month in full swing, Outliers Publishing has putting together a list of Black History Month educational resources for teachers. If you didn’t read our blog on Black History Month, check it out here. Black History Month is a great reminder for teachers to incorporate black history into regular lesson plans. There is plenty for students to discover about influential African Americans, different cultures and the evolution of rights in our country. A plethora of educational resources can be found online; … [Read more...]
Thank You Mentors!
One of the best ways to kick off the New Year, besides goal-setting, is to practice thankfulness for the positives in your life. What better way to put that into action than by giving thanks to the mentors who have influenced personal and professional growth? January is National Mentoring Month and, more specifically, January 21st is Thank Your Mentor Day. Mentoring has been proven to have positive effects, especially on young people. According to Mentoring.org, young adults who were at-risk for falling off track but had a mentor are: 55% more likely to enroll in college 78% more … [Read more...]
MLK Day: Remembering a Powerful Leader in Civil Rights
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. brought so much hope and healing to America. His legacy is one which teaches valuable lessons of courage, compassion, dignity, humility and perseverance. With violent protests overtaking the news, MLK Day (January 18th), is a great time to stop and remind ourselves of the powerful leadership Dr. King provided in times of difficulty. His forgiveness and nonviolent demonstrations lead a nation to change for the better. Brief Facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King lead the American Civil Rights Movement for almost twelve and a half … [Read more...]
Learning: A Lifetime Pursuit
From Chapter 9 “Learning” in Ingredients of Outliers. I’m always amazed by the myriad of personalities encountered on any given day in the urgent care center or emergency department, at the office, or even when I’m simply out and about. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to learn a few things from the thousands of patients I’ve treated and the remarkable individuals I’ve met along the way. How is it that some people with serious acute or chronic diseases seem to accomplish so much, are very serene, and always upbeat? Why are some extremely accomplished individuals the most … [Read more...]