Any time you want to make something big happen you have to change the game in one shape, way or manner. The fact is, the people you want to take with you have their usual way of doing things and a million things they could be doing. If you really want to get them involved, you have to break
KNICKS TO HONOR BRONX TEACHER WITH “CITY SPIRIT” AWARD
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2016 – The New York Knickerbockers have announced Dr. Latasha Jones, of the Bronx, as this month’s Sweetwater Clifton “City Spirit” Award winner for encouraging her students to be impactful and give back to their communities. The award, presented by ZTE USA, is named in honor of Basketball Hall-of-Famer Nat “Sweetwater”
Insights from David Novak: Lesson 6 Strategy, Structure, Culture
Lead2Feed’s Lesson 6 of the 10 Lesson Track focuses on strategy, structure, and culture. I just announced my plans to retire from Yum! Brands which owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC. I have basically run the company since the three brands were separated from PepsiCo in 1997 in what is called a “spin off” where
WORLD HISTORY TEACHER – ZUDANNIE NÚÑEZ-HERNANDEZ
Published by ToBecomeATeacher.org, December 2015 TELL US ABOUT YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND. HOW DID YOU END UP BECOMING A TEACHER? I am currently a 9th grade World History Educator at Design and Architecture Senior High, a Nationally Recognized High School in Miami’s Design District. I teach at a unique school where my students are not only
Insights from David Novak: Lesson 5
From my experience, it’s very rare anyone can do something without believing it can be done. In fact, I believe you can boil down all the psychological research that Sigmund Freud did down to two simple phrases: “you become what you think you are” and “you ultimately do what you think you can do”. Getting
Insights from David Novak: Lesson 3 Be An Avid Learner
I’m often asked what I look for when I interview people. Like most people, I obviously look at a person’s prior experience and track record for results. And of course, I want to evaluate the persons likability and ability to inspire others. These are absolute must haves. However, I’ve concluded over time the the real
Insights from David Novak: Lesson 2 – Unleash the Power of People
Photo courtesy of Raytown High School Athletics, David’s alma mater. David Novak keeps the lessons fresh and relevant with new insights into the key learnings. Fall is in the air and football season is off and running. The hard work of preseason is over and the coaches now have the job of leading their teams
Interview Spotlight: JaMonica Marion
Published on Teacher.org Expert Bio: JaMonica Marion Location: Chicago, IL Organization: Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences Position: Agricultural Instructor JaMonica Marion works for Chicago School system and has a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Masters in Educational Technology. A Chicago native, JaMonica spent her summers working hard on her family’s farm in Yazoo
Insights from David Novak: Lesson 1
People often ask me what I look for in the people I hire. Like most people, I look for the right fit from a personal standpoint backed up by a track record of results. But as the years have gone by, experience has taught me the biggest success factor I find in our very best
Cookies for Cans is service learning to feed the hungry
Published by Johnny Jackson on the Henry Daily Herald on August, 31, 2015. STOCKBRIDGE — Stockbridge High students are collecting and donating food items in an effort to feed needy families now and into the future. The school’s Cookies for Cans project is part of the Lead2Feed Challenge. Leigh Jackson is the instructor for the