Blogs
Facebook for Family and Consumer Science Teachers: Best PLC’s
I’m sure if 50 people were asked, “what is one best and worst Web 2.0 innovations of all time”, 80% would say social media. Social
media is often associated with negative sentiments; however, 65% of all adults utilize some form of social media. Social media users also have higher education at...
CTE – Classroom to Employment!
Being a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator has provided me the opportunity to witness the immediate benefits of the CTE classroom being directly applied in the workplace. I have spent 11 years as a Work-Based Learning Coordinator and these placements exemplify career and college readiness....
Learning to Stay Connected On Screen and Off!
When is the last time you have gone “on-screen” to connect with the people you know… or maybe don’t know? Whether it’s email, skype, text messages, or social media sites, screens have become the new medium for connecting with other human beings. I read an article today that discussed JOMO,...
What is success?
After writing dozens of recommendations for students over the years and being asked what percentile they rank in year after year, I started to think, “What makes a successful student? What would I define as the most successful student of the year, of a career?”
I have taught students who have re...
You Better Recognize!
Benjamin Disraeli said it best: “Upon the education of the people of this country, the fate of the country depends.” In a recent meeting with ACTE members from around the state, we all got on the subject of employee appreciation. It is becoming a lost art. In our discussions, many ...
No Excuses for Isolation
“What do we need any other classes for? We've had geography, math, and science all in one week and you even make us do reading and writing.” I remember the day one of my students walked in and posed that question and then rattled off how much her agriculture class offered. That young lady ...
The Power of Words and Our Vocabulary
I was recently sitting in a room full of administrators participating in a professional learning meeting to attain credit to keep my administrative certification current and in good standing. I had had to attend several of these meetings over the course of the semester. While the content was releva...
Right Place, Right Time
In August 2012, I moved from Memphis, Tennessee to Prince George’s County, Maryland, to continue my career in career and technical education (CTE) after my position was eliminated twice back home. I credit this move as being one of the absolute best decisions I have ever made. However, in February...
Students Find Rewards as Chief Science Officers
The Rewards of Increasing Awareness of Student Opportunities
My name is Eli Lopez and I am a junior at Mountain Ridge High School. I was recently elected into the Chief Science Officer (CSO) program and I am excited about being a part of what I believe is a revolutionary idea. The Chief Science Offi...
The Many Benefits of a Leadership Training Program
During my time at this year’s National Policy Seminar (NPS) in our nation’s capital, I was able to attend the State Leadership Training Program (SLTP). Of the two sessions that I was able to attend, I was enthused to see and meet a number of CTE state leaders from around the nation. Like...