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Interesting People: May 2012
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Power of Empathy Lidewij Niezink. One such individual is, Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., a psychological researcher that has discovered that empathy – or mindfulness, tenderness, perspective taking and compassion – can be very powerful tools in organizational change for fire departments where team work is all important. Critics of human altruism have long held that men are motivated to “do good” because of self-centered interests. SHAN: How did you first become interested in empathy, altr...
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Interesting People: August 2012
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Engaging Science Arthur Beauchamp. What does a diet of tapeworms or designing your own roller coaster have to do with engaging students in successful science? 8220;When students get to talk about their own understanding, the nature of the classroom changes. It becomes a far more engaged setting for students.” – Arthur Beauchamp. Photos provided by Arthur Beauchamp. Beauchamp, along with co-writers Judi Kusnick and Richard McCallum, have just published. This book also helps tea...
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Interesting People: Transformations ~ Howard Glasser
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Monday, July 16, 2012. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) almost one out of every ten children, in the United States, has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Behaviors include inability to focus, inattention, hyperactivity, and challenges in controlling impulsive behavior. A higher percentage of boys are diagnosed with the disorder than girls. (http:/ www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/). 8211; Howard Glasser. Photos provided by Shan Boggs. HOWARD: I feel my mission was...
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Interesting People: October 2012
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Sunday, October 28, 2012. Broken From Within David Hall. Cover design by David Hall and Thom Renbarger. David at football camp with coach Barry Switzer. Photos provided by David Hall and Ann Hall. Difficult pasts are no less relevant with the passage of time. Broken From Within. Though considered fiction, is substantially a memoir. David, who has struggled with dyslexia, has a beautiful writing style. His words evoke vivid images and touch on deep emotions of pain and joy. There are a lot of people in my...
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Interesting People: On Creativity ~ Linda Vallejo
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Thursday, September 27, 2012. On Creativity Linda Vallejo. Much has been written about the artist’s journey, but not so much about successful artists who are also successful writers - simultaneously. Linda Vallejo is probably extraordinary in this respect, as she has won awards for her sculptures and paintings (1. Place Prize for California Sculpture Slam at the San Luis Obispo Museum, Durfee Artist Completion Award, Comisión Femenil. SELF PORTRAIT, DAY, 2006. Images provided by Linda Vallejo, the artist.
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Interesting People: September 2012
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Thursday, September 27, 2012. On Creativity Linda Vallejo. Much has been written about the artist’s journey, but not so much about successful artists who are also successful writers - simultaneously. Linda Vallejo is probably extraordinary in this respect, as she has won awards for her sculptures and paintings (1. Place Prize for California Sculpture Slam at the San Luis Obispo Museum, Durfee Artist Completion Award, Comisión Femenil. SELF PORTRAIT, DAY, 2006. Images provided by Linda Vallejo, the artist.
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Interesting People: Broken From Within ~ David Hall
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Sunday, October 28, 2012. Broken From Within David Hall. Cover design by David Hall and Thom Renbarger. David at football camp with coach Barry Switzer. Photos provided by David Hall and Ann Hall. Difficult pasts are no less relevant with the passage of time. Broken From Within. Though considered fiction, is substantially a memoir. David, who has struggled with dyslexia, has a beautiful writing style. His words evoke vivid images and touch on deep emotions of pain and joy. There are a lot of people in my...
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Interesting People: July 2012
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Monday, July 16, 2012. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) almost one out of every ten children, in the United States, has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Behaviors include inability to focus, inattention, hyperactivity, and challenges in controlling impulsive behavior. A higher percentage of boys are diagnosed with the disorder than girls. (http:/ www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/). 8211; Howard Glasser. Photos provided by Shan Boggs. HOWARD: I feel my mission was...
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Interesting People: Cultural Proficiency ~ Dr. Franklin CampbellJones
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Thursday, June 21, 2012. Cultural Proficiency Dr. Franklin CampbellJones. 8220;The increased diversity in schools raises numerous questions about how teachers teach, students learn, and leaders lead.”. 8211; Linda C. Tillman, PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. SHAN: What is cultural proficiency? Photos provided by Dr. Franklin CampbellJones and S. F. Renbarger. Teachers and students play a game together. SHAN: How did you become involved in this kind of work? It’s a journey. In a l...There a...