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Staff Spotlight: Media center specialist Debby Lopez’s creativity, commitment shape culture of Student Success Center
by Mary Jo David Nowadays, if you visit the Jr./Sr. High School and want to see the library or speak to a counselor, you’ll find them in a very appropriately named “Student Success Center.” As media center specialist and mentor for Michigan Virtual High School, Debrielle “Debby” Lopez played a key role in naming the […]
Outreach in Action
Outreach is even cooler thanks to grant from multiple Michigan entities by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Stockbridge Community Outreach is rather like a revolving door—donations of food, money, clothing and household goods tend to circle in and then right out again, sometimes within minutes. But one recent donation will be sticking around for a […]
Black-eyed peas and greens for New Year’s resilience, growth, renewal
by Alexa M. Ten Eyck Black-eyed peas and greens are often linked to the start of a new year, a tradition born in American agricultural and rural communities out of necessity. Both foods are valued for affordability and reliability. Black-eyed peas thrive in tough conditions. Cold-hardy greens, like collards, kale, and spinach, return early after […]
Faces of Addiction: From a drug court to a culture of recovery
by Tina Cole-Mullins (Editor’s Note: Faces of Addiction is a continuing series about people who experience drug addiction and the difficulty of recovery. By telling their stories, they hope to help others who are struggling and encourage them to seek treatment and healing.) Last month, we revisited the Wright family, reflecting on how recovery is […]
Positive Parenting: Recognizing creativity and the impact of ‘mind energy’ on shared tasks
by Tiffany Snyder The last time this column focused on creativity (SCN, October 2018 edition), we debunked the myth that creativity is inherited. Practicing a growth mindset, persevering through feelings of incompetence, and investing time in any pursuit will improve skills. Modeling use of our creativity develops self-directed, emotionally regulated, engaged, and connected children. Using […]