QUOTES from: Simon Sinek, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action “There are only two ways to influence human behavior: you can manipulate it or you can inspire it.Very few people or companies can clearly articulate WHY they do WHAT they do. By WHY I mean your purpose, cause or belief…
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Creativity 101, Wednesday 6/11/14: Learning from Great Artists – Pablo Picasso
An idea is a point of departure and no more. As soon as you elaborate it, it becomes transformed by thought. ” -Pablo Picasso Click Here to Visit A Picasso Gallery for Kids. Pablo Ruiz y Picasso, also known as Pablo Picasso (Spanish: [ˈpaβlo piˈkaso]; 25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973), was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist,…
Leadership 101, Tuesday, June 10: Leadership and Self Esteem
A leader with high self esteem does not feel threatened by others ideas. A person with high self esteem will not have a problem with letting the subordinates be empowered and accomplish great things. High self esteem makes the leader want to see the best in others as they see in themselves the good in…
Creativity 101, Tuesday 6/10/14: The Link Between Creativity and Self Esteem
Being creative involves an attitude of receptivity and self acceptance. Whenever you give rise to a thought, almost straight after, an element of judgment sometimes comes in. ‘Good’ or ‘bad’, ‘right’ or ‘wrong’, ‘nice’ or ‘horrible’. Sometimes this process is so quick you don’t even notice the space between the thought that comes up and…
Leadership 101, Monday, June 9: What is Leadership?
My summer leadership course for high schoolers is designed to help students recognize their leadership skills and abilities, develop a philosophy of leadership, and learn how to apply leadership traits to real world situations. Students will participate in fun and engaging activities, learn from guest speakers and local leaders, and help plan and organize events…
Creativity 101, Monday 6/9/14: What is Creativity?
My summer creativity course for high schoolers explores several dynamics including: Active learners must come up with new ideas and insights in order to move ahead. How can we shake up our thinking patterns and progress toward “the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal,” that Socrates spoke of? This course will encourage students…
Wily Riley The Coyote Conqueror by Jane Freund is based on the true story of Riley the Yorkie surviving a coyote attack
“Wily Riley The Coyote Conqueror” by Jane Freund of Freundship Press, LLC is based on the true story of Riley the Yorkie surviving a coyote attack in March 2012. Although we don’t know exactly how she escaped the coyote, Riley’s story is a miracle. This book is written by Jane Freund and illustrated by Annie Vi. …
Frozen Little Golden Book (Disney Frozen) is Great Reading for Boys and Girls Ages 2-5
Our girls love watching frozen. They slap the DVD into the computer again and again. How do you condense an hour and 40 min. movie into a Little Golden Book? I don'[t know, but this one was done very well. The Frozen Little Golden Book (Disney Frozen) is absolutely adorable. This is a great pick for that little princess…
BYU Idaho offers an overview of online learning: advantages, strengths, and limits
High School juniors and seniors can begin their BYU-Idaho education online at a significantly lower cost while still in high school. Learn more. Here are some thoughts about online learning, from the university’s website: http://www.byui.edu/online/courses Recommended Reading: Online Learning: A User-Friendly Approach for High School and College Students In every online class, some…
Meridian Idaho Public Schools Ban The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexi
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian has been banned from an Idaho school district. According to the Idaho Statesman, some Meridian School District parents and students cautioned the board about banning the book, while others labeled it pornographic and racist. Brady Kissel, a Mountain View High School student, brought a petition with 350…
Young People's Pavilion 