I think about when I first went to college and the future prospect of all that expense! My parents were getting divorced, my future was uncertain, and definitely financially managing college was overwhelming and not really on anyone’s radar. I really had to come up with a plan. Fortunately, as far as academics and athletics.. [Read More]
Going off to college is an exciting time once your high school career comes to a close. As a college freshman, you have an entirely new academic and social world which is ready to help launch you into greatness. This is a time to discover your interests, but it can also be overwhelming to set.. [Read More]
Over April vacation we had the fortunate opportunity to go to the Boston Museum of Science. I was thrilled to be able to provide this opportunity to the kids and we are very thankful. When I was younger I went to the Boston Museum of Science at least once a year. Between field trips for.. [Read More]
In my younger days I attended a public kindergarten but went to Catholic (Parochial) school from grade 1 through 8. While I was in elementary school there was a local Catholic high school but by the time I was old enough for high school – it had closed. Since then even my elementary school has.. [Read More]
Few people would argue that a high school diploma is worthless—it’s certainly more than just another piece of paper. But completing high school is not a guarantee of success in the next phase of life, whether the graduate is enrolling in college or beginning a job. A study conducted in 2018 for the Canadian Federation.. [Read More]
When I was a young student we didn’t have things like Powerpoint. In fact, I think it wasn’t until I started my career in education when I first experienced Powerpoint. Back then, the possibilities were pretty limited. We had overhead projectors with transparencies and chalkboards – not even white boards. I distinctly remember the battles.. [Read More]
To start selling insurance across the state of Arizona, you must first pass a comprehensive exam to receive your license. If you are not ready to ace this exam, you could receive low scores and must start over from the top. You can prepare yourself to do well on the licensing test by taking an.. [Read More]
In the age of advanced technologies and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), soft skills are taking an ever more prominent role in what we teach our children. Emotional intelligence revolves around social or interpersonal skills and personal values and the reality is that these qualities are becoming more crucial to the success of future.. [Read More]
While no one will ever be an expert, most would agree – good parenting is about consistency. It’s about being there for big moments, but it’s also the consistency of decision making. Naturally, parents want to do all they can to ensure that their children succeed, but many have a hard time knowing when to.. [Read More]
Wow have times changed. When I was in high school looking for college scholarship, I literally sat in the guidance office for hours and hours. During that time I would scour through binders and binders of grants and scholarships. Then every application had to be completed on a typewriter. One mistake and bam – start.. [Read More]