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Vivian Rider My Mentor “Talk to me.” Every time I had an upset or quiet demeanor that leads to shutting myself down from friends and class participation, my elementary school teacher would constantly show her concern when nobody else would. Life isn’t easy and it took me a long time to understand that. Letting others into my life without hesitating isn’t so scary as I thought it would be. Sometimes being alone is the best, but restraining from destroying myself is being strong. What makes me…

Recently, schools in the United States have shifted heavily towards common core subjects of reading and math, but what about the importance of art education? Although some schools may regard art education as a luxury, simple and creative activities are some of the major building blocks needed for child development. Learning to create and appreciate visual aesthetics may be more important than ever to the development of the next generation of children as they grow into adults. It is important to…

In the spring, they helped me run a clothing drive for Cradles To Crayons with my school and I even went to a reunion where we joined together again in Gillette Stadium and did community service. In the fall, when high school started, I heard about a peer leadership program at Girls Inc., an after school program I’d been…

Cerebral Palsy is a disability that affects a child for life. A child who is diagnosed with this disability has until the age of two for a complete diagnosis. Some children are born with this while others receive this diagnosis several months after birth. When being diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy mostly only the child’s brain is affected. This disorder results in several issues with the developing nervous system. These exact issues in the nervous system have yet to be found in clinical findings.…

Staycation Getaway Evaluating the finances as well as choosing the most feasible option for relaxation and entertainment to fill the days and nights of a break off school or work comes around a couple of times a year for potential vacationers. Juggling the budget and paying the bills, while trying to fit in the making of happy memories and affordable downtime can be quite a challenge when deciding between a staycation and a vacation. However, if one knows from the get-go, the difference between…

It Was Worth it. I Hope. I really should not have said anything. I mean, my parents raised me with strong morals, I had to talk. I should have just kept my mouth shut. But I can’t just let people, no matter who they are get wrongfully arrested. It is not right. I know I am going to be hated in my new town. How is someone suppose to choose between what is right and what everyone in town want’s to be right. I was the new kid in town, and I was not used to the small town atmosphere. I had lived all…

As a child I hardly knew how much my mother, a school secretary, and grandmother, a preschool teacher, were doing to prepare me for reading and writing success. As young as one year old, I was given crayons to scribble as I pleased and other times to use with guidance. They would take my hand to help me make cards and notes for my loved ones. At such a young age I was literally chewing my way through board books while exploring pictures and textures whilst listening to my mother read and…

Each month he takes raw input from department heads and N-Codes and transforms the “crayon drawing” into an art masterpiece. His product sets the example for all other Installations in the Region to follow. Additionally, he constructed a user-friendly template for the department heads to follow to better align with Region guidance and…

“They are trying to figure out what I am”, is the thought I possess every time someone stares at me. I know people do not mean to make me feel horrible when they ask what I am, however it still hurts. I received many questions on numerous occasions, pertaining to being asked if I am Hispanic and when I respond to what I am they think I am lying. Having an African-American father and a Caucasian mother is difficult in today’s society and it feels as if I am getting looked down upon because I am a…

Elementary Lesson Planning Template Your name(s): Shannon Brasher & Felicia Lemons Grade level and school: 1st; Riverside Elementary Title of lesson/activity: What is the Statue of Liberty? Teaching date(s) and time(s): TBD Estimated time for lesson/activity: 45 minutes Overview and Context Lesson Overview: Using the book, The Story of the Statue of Liberty, by Betsy Maestro, students will be able to identify and discuss the origin of the Statue of Liberty. Sources/References: Free Printable…