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Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! As we gather around the table, let’s take a moment to appreciate the little things that make life special. www.generations.edu #thanksgiving #generationscollege #businessadministration #scholarship #collegechicago #associateofscience #criminaljustice #paralegalstudies #courtreporting

As I reflect on my journey, I am reminded of the transformative impact so many mentors have had on shaping who I am today. As such, I was truly elated to share my enthusiasm about the USC Mentorship Hub!!! American columnist, John Crosby, said “Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” You can become engaged as a mentor, mentee, or both by visiting mentorshiphub.sc.edu!

Trinity at Heart: Opportunities to grow as a person Meet Sherwain Wavita, the former Secretary at School Officers' Guild In this testimonial, Sherwain reflects on his experiences, the skills he's gained, and the opportunities to grow as a person. Discover how his commitment has enriched his journey at our school. #trinitycollegelk #TrinityCollegeKandy #Growth #Dedication #StudentAchievement https://lnkd.in/gsq29pzg

? Houghton is not NYC – It’s 1,300 acres of opportunity, growth, and connection. ? Houghton is not quiet—it's alive with passion, learning, and community. ???? We’re not standing still, because every step here is one toward purpose and impact. ???? ? Houghton is not wavering—our Christ-centered commitment stands strong in everything we do. ?? It’s not mundane, not isolated, and definitely not just another university. ? Houghton is home. ???? A place where faith, friendships, and futures are built. Are you ready to discover what makes Houghton different? #HoughtonIsHome #FaithAndLearning #AdventureAwaits #ChristCenteredEducation

Count me among the students Judy Brown helped during her 43 years at Watkinson School . As a new educator, here are some #wordsofwisdom I gleaned from Judy's career: ?? Keep your humanity front and center. Often, this advice is applied in the context of interacting with students (e.g: see students as human), but I think that it is easier to be human as a student—especially if you happen to be a student with one or more marginalized identity—if the people in power who you interface with (that means educators in all roles) first own their own fallibility—and lives outside of work! An easy way to set these kind of humanity-affirming (and thus healthy) expectations: Explicitly say when you check your emails/other work communications in your email signature, syllabus, or any other student-facing information page. If you, for example, work from 9 to 5 on Mondays through Fridays then, this way, a student who sends an email at 6 PM at Friday KNOWS that you are not blowing them off if you respond at 9 AM on Monday. Another (more fun) way to display your humanity is to have mementos in your office or virtual space, inviting conversation about hobbies and other non-work dimensions of life. (No person is one-dimensional!) ?? ?? ?? Don't forget about SMART goals. At least for me, this is something I tend to slip with as the school year / semester goes on, but they're called SMART goals for a reason! And they're smart for students and educators alike! Start a meeting with discussion of goals named (and preferably written or in some other way made "tangible") last time. End a meeting with articulation of new goals and/or refinement of previously-articulated goals. Ambition is important, but ambition without direction is a recipe for burnout. And victories of any size are revitalizing—and call for celebration! ?? ?? In case you need a reminder of what SMART goals are: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-Based ?? Always maintain a curiosity stance. Enter as a co-investigator, not the judge. Combine your expertise (e.g: of a program's GPA requirements, of your class' rules around late work, etc.) with the expertise of the student (e.g: career goals, circumstances that led to work not being completed on-time, etc.). You are on the same team! And even if you do not get the result that you want, there is always a learning experience to be gleaned. ?? ?? What lessons have you learned from retiring educators who touched your life? Please share in this space! ?? #grateful #reflection #educator

"A change in mindset leads to a change in practice, which then leads to better outcomes." Yesterday, I was able to attend the 2024 Wisconsin Community Schools Conference in Sun Prairie. It was a great day of learning, connecting, and refueling my fire for supporting our students and families on the Northside of La Crosse. The phrase above from the opening plenary especially stuck out to me, professionally and personally. How can each of us change our mindset to help achieve better outcomes? How can we shift our mindset to be the best versions of ourself? How can we help lead others in changing their mindset to help produce better outcomes for the people we serve?

#intled - Allan Goodman at IIE is a legend in our field. His soft-spoken, articulate way of explaining the good that international education brings to our world is always on point. This Forbes article reflects what lies ahead for the US and our profession.

August Class Achievements: Let’s Celebrate YOU! It’s not just about racking up the number of classes—it’s about the number of times you showed up for yourself, especially on those tough-as-nails days when it would’ve been easier to stay home. ?? In full transparency, this is a new program for us, so I KNOW many of you have some incredible achievements waiting to be celebrated! If you haven’t seen your name yet, hit us up and I’ll personally look up your class count and make sure you get the recognition you deserve. Now, here’s something super special I want to highlight—this amazing crew is made up of brand-new members, Yourh Girls, AND some of my OG day-one girls who’ve been with me since before I even had a proper system in place. That’s why some of these numbers might look WILD. (Like, 1,300 classes for Mary and Jess and Cassie’s 500 day 1s! ??) But let’s keep it real for a sec—life happens, we all fall off track. What matters is that you JUMP BACK ON. Around here, we say everyone has a day one, and some of us have several. And you know what? We celebrate them ALL. Whether you’ve hit 500 classes or had 500 day ones, you showed up for yourself each and every time—and THAT is what we’re proud of. ?? If you want to be part of a community that celebrates ALL the wins—big and small—drop us a message today. Let’s keep crushing it, together!

I appreciate the multigeberational approach here

Corporate College recently had the incredible opportunity to host executive leaders from 100 Black Men of America, Inc. for their executive leadership retreat. I had the privilege of leading a session titled "Education's Post-Pandemic Evolution: What We Provide Matters," and later joined Herman Bulls, vice chairman and international director at JLL, to discuss "Organizational Leadership, Governance, and Impact." Educational leaders, how do you see the role of education evolving in the post-pandemic world??