Mentorship for Children
Mentorship for Children January 6, 2023 When I was in high school, I was never told by anyone that I should find a mentor. I had to figure out that having a mentor was a good thing on my own. …
The Hardest Thing About College
The Hardest Thing About College (My personal experience with teaching Barrett Students at ASU) December 12, 2022 I have been asked many times, “What is the hardest thing about College?” and unfortunately there is not a definitive answer. It depends …
How to Avoid Burnout as a Teacher
How to Avoid Burnout as a Teacher November 4, 2022 Why Did You Start Teaching? As I work with many K-12 educators, I am finding that being a teacher today is not what it used to be. It has become …
How Do I Find A Good Mentor?
How Do I Find A Good Mentor? OCTOBER 7, 2022 What is a Mentor? A mentor is someone who you believe can support you, guide you, and advise you in your life. You could have a mentor for a specific …
How Do I Get My Teen to Talk to Me?
How Do I Get My Teen to Talk to Me? March 25th, 2022 Getting a teen to talk to you is the same as getting any other person to talk to you. In fact, talking to your kids should be …
Leadership Society of Arizona | 2022 Chairman’s Letter
2021 In Review January 25th 2022 Happy New Year!!!!! The Leadership Society of Arizona is excited for 2022! Although we are still navigating COVID-19, it seems that society is starting to emerge from the damage that has been caused by …
What is the Purpose of Grades?
What is the Purpose of Grades January 1st 2022 Why were grades invented? In 1792 a Cambridge University tutor, William Farish, came up with a method that would allow him to take on more students with less effort. This was …
Do High Expectations Help Children?
Do High Expectations Help Children? October 28, 2021 What’s the purpose of High Expectations? Every parent wants their children to grow up to be the best they can be. They don’t want their children to miss out on any opportunity …
How to Help Students Find a Career
How to Help Students Find Their Career June 24, 2021 The Difference Between a Career and a Job In a person’s life, they might be hired for many different jobs. This is becoming even more commonplace today. A job signifies …
Is College Right for Everyone? | 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Why do we have Colleges? Millions of people of all ages take college classes every year1. When a person mentions why they are going to college, usually what comes to mind is that the person is going to further their …