Center for the Collaborative Classroom (CCC)
Educational non-profits are an important part of our communities and contribute to the academic success of students in a variety of ways. Professional development in any profession is necessary for …
How Long Does it Really Take to Change a Habit?
We are driven by our habits. In fact, our lives revolve around them! We have a tendency to think of habits as personal, which they are. However, whether we realize …
Why Do We Procrastinate and Ways to Win!
What is something that has been on your “to do list” for more than a week, month, or even a year? If you’re like most people you can name several …
Divers, Coach and Boys – Trust Conquers All!
Grace under pressure is what was exhibited by the Navy seal team, the 12 boys who were trapped and their coach Ekkapol “Ake” Chantawong. As with every successful outcome there …
Expectations create our world
*Reality is a subjective experience. Two people looking up at the clouds will see different patterns in the sky. One might see a flower, while the other sees a giraffe. …
Forgiveness Packs A Punch!
According to the dictionary to forgive means (1) compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive (2) the feeling that motivates compassion (3) the act of ending anger. I think …
MY CHILD HAS NO FRIENDS AT SCHOOL!
I have been receiving many questions regarding the relationship between behavior and academic performance. Please leave a comment or email me if I can be of further assistance at …
What Makes People Tick?
What motivates us? Why are some students driven to learn, while others won’t crack a book unless they have to? Have you ever wondered why we do the things we …
Conquer your fear!
According to Franklin D. Roosevelt, the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. What is fear anyway. According to the dictionary fear is (1) an unpleasant often strong …