🍦 Thanks for Chilling with LTS - San Tan🍦
This week, our San Tan campus hosted a Driveline practice and Ice Cream Social event to get families ready for the upcoming school year. It was wonderful to see everyone come together, cool off with some sweet treats, and get excited for another fantastic year at Legacy.
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The right leadership at the state level, the right leadership from the big collection of education, and a system that is changing schools the right way.
Chair, Associate Professor & Faculty Director, University of Kentucky, Educational Leadership Studies, Center for Next Generation Leadership
Yesterday was picture day for our team at Next Gen. Absolutely adore that I get to spend so much time with this awesome group helping to influence the future of education in Kentucky!
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!
🔍 Analyzing Target Medical Schools: A Strategic Approach for Pre-Meds
I recently came across this insightful infographic from the University of Michigan Medical School, showcasing a snapshot of their admitted applicants. For all the aspiring doctors out there, such data can be invaluable in guiding your choices during your crucial pre-med years.
A few takeaways:
Prioritize Experience: Notice how many more hours successful applicants dedicated to working with underserved populations, compared to roles in student government.
Diverse Interests Count: From social justice to performance arts and even athletics, holistic experiences seem to resonate with admissions.
When time is of the essence, and the medical school journey is competitive, channeling your energy into high-impact areas can make all the difference. Make informed choices, and leverage insights like these to strategize your way into your dream school! 📚💡
#PreMedLife#MedicalSchool#StrategicPlanning#FutureDoctors
The 60th Anniversary issue of Tri-C Times is now available online. This issue chronicles the College’s past milestones, present achievements and those leading it into the future. Learn about Tri-C’s first six decades, from its first day of class in a converted schoolhouse to its present-day standing as the largest community college in Ohio. Read more at https://ow.ly/hOAp50PSzqP
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I spent some time on campus today discussing opportunities for students, the current blockchain landscape, and what we can do to be prepared.
Do you have a #cryptocurrency club or want to start one? Let's connect!
In need of blockchain education at your school? EMURGO Academy can help. Connect with me to learn more.
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"Children deserve the best at the start of their life." - EFS President & CEO, Vickie Allen-Brown
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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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🚨 New Blog 🚨 On your lunch break or during your free time, please check out our latest entry written by Elgin Ford on what it is like being a first generation college student! Happy New Year!!
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Our summer Heritage issue is HERE! ☀️
Jump into the exciting world of planned giving and discover how different gift types have empowered Aggies to make their splash at Texas A&M!
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