236: My experiences in 2021
This week I reflect on how 2021 has affected me and the children I am involved with.
I look at some of the positive opportunities and outcomes we have explored on the podcast while understanding the two main things to consider.
What can I do today to make a difference? What major whole scale changes can we move towards in our life, classroom, school and even as an education system.
235: Gratitude and Happy Holidays
A very short thank you from me to you for everything we have shared in 2021.
I hope your holidays are full of love and joy.
Mark x
234: iSchoolConnect with Ashish Fernando
Ashish Fernando founded iSchoolConnect in 2017 to solve the pain point of many parents and children: getting hassle-free admission in foreign colleges. After going through the same trouble of finding a college to study that fit his needs, Ashish launched iSchoolConnect with a vision to democratize the global admissions market for graduate and undergraduate programs. Through the effective use of artificial intelligence, iSchoolConnect aims at being the most cost-effective and advanced solution for connecting students and schools worldwide.
Ashish started his career as a Software Engineer with Thomson Reuters Inc., building their flagship investment research solution – Thomson One. He then went on to take multiple executive roles in Program Management and AI before managing the Data Science and Engineering business in the Insurance vertical. Ashish is a university gold medalist in Biotechnology. He graduated from Bentley University’s flagship MBA in 2014 with a 100% scholarship.
Website
Social Media Information
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ischoolconnect/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/ischoolconnect/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ischoolconnect/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFEkZLcdM6udUH_LUJGPrA
Resources Mentioned
‘Employees First, Customer Second’
Show Sponsor
The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-events
233: Safety 4 Life Foundation with Brian LaBovick
Brian LaBovick is the CEO and Founder of LaBovick Law Group in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
What most excites Brian these days is ‘Safety 4 Life Foundation’ – his foundation focused on improving youth’s safety regarding the road, the internet, the police, and human trafficking.
The Safety 4 Life Foundation creates impactful educational programs designed to change dangerous behavior on and off the road. Their inspirational experiences act as a guide for children and families to make positive choices that save lives.
The Safety 4 Life Foundation was created in a year like no other, when the need for impactful safety programs has never been greater! Internet safety and human trafficking became critical subjects to address because our students were attached to their electronic devices prior to the pandemic, but remote learning took this to the next level. These circumstances made many susceptible to predators which can lead to a human trafficking situation. The unrest as a result of law enforcement related tragedies made creating peaceful interactions and offering solutions to the public and the police a priority. And the road safety crisis continues on for everyone who shares the road, especially our young and most vulnerable.
Safety 4 Life provides assemblies, safety fairs, on-line information, and events for students and their families. Our dynamic speakers bring real life scenarios to the audience and eliminate any confusion associated with the dangerous subjects being presented. Opportunities for community service are available along with our Student Ambassador program which gives students an introduction into a civic mindset while keeping themselves and their peers safe.
Website
https://www.labovick.com/our-attorneys/brian-labovick/
Social Media Information
FB: www.facebook.com/Florida.Lawyers
IG: www.instagram.com/labovicklawgroup/
Twitter: twitter.com/labovicklaw
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/labovick-law-group
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/LaBovick/videos
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/labovicklaw
Resources Mentioned
Show Sponsor
The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-events
232: International Student Coaching with Dr. Norrine Russell
Dr. Norrine Russell is the founder and owner of Russell Coaching for Students, an international student coaching practice that provides support for typical and atypical students in the areas of executive functioning, social and emotional skills, academic and study skills, and other life skills.
With twenty years of experience supporting healthy youth development and conducting parenting education, Dr. Russell has extensive knowledge of child and adolescent development, learning styles, special needs, and positive parenting philosophies.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Russell Coaching currently serves students in the US, Canada, and the UK. Dr. Russell has a Ph.D. in Psychology from Bowling Green State University with a focus on both psychology and education.
Website
Social Media Information
IG @russellcoachingllc
Resources Mentioned
Show Sponsor
The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-events