Professional Development for Educators

Aug 5, 20203 min

Don't Neglect Professional Development During the Pandemic

The need for social distancing has brought many changes to the business world. Many employees are still working from home. Businesses are...

Dec 11, 20181 min

There is tremendous power in a positive greeting!

"There is tremendous power in a positive greeting!" In one of my speeches, I talk about an educator that played a huge part in helping me...

Jul 4, 20186 min

Does your place of employment feel like a prison? Time to break out!

If someone asked you whether or not you’ve ever been incarcerated what would you say? According to a recent survey only 45 percent of...

Jun 1, 20183 min

Listen to Me, Linda

Connecting with youth can be tough for educators, parents, tutors and youth leaders. It’s an ongoing struggle that, over time, can cause...

Apr 3, 20182 min

The Seed of Greatness every Youth possesses

Though we are all born into different circumstances, every child has within a tiny seed of greatness. Whether that seed lies dormant or...

Aug 8, 20175 min

Part I: The A.C.T. Strategy. How one educator helped me change the course of my life while in prison

Part 1 of 3The A.C.T. Strategy: Suspension, juvenile detention centers and prison. All of these things and more are possibilities for...

May 30, 20172 min

3 Effective Ways To Reengage The Disengaged Student

A student can become disengaged for many reasons, and no matter the initial cause, helping them to become reengaged can be tricky. I...

Ian Humphrey