Time Matters Tips: College scholarships are tied to high SAT and ACT scores along with a strong grade point average (GPA). 9th & 10th grade is not too early to discuss college and scholarship opportunities. Parents and students must be proactive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherice-taylor/support

Dana's niche approach to teaching unleashes vulnerability, invites self-acceptance, increases confidence, and fosters self-compassion. For more, www.danakaplanteach.com or email: [email protected] Dana Kaplan is an Early Childhood and Social Emotional Awareness Expert. As a former classroom teacher for 14 years, Dana taught and learned with exhilarating 4-6 year old humans while mentoring students through high school. As a pioneer in transforming how education and social emotional awareness organically intertwine, Dana intentionally designed, piloted, and launched programs that empowered children across all ages. Dana's belief in cultivating space for exposure and expansion simultaneously allowed students needing breaks or extra attention to find solace in her learning environment. After acquiring substantial grants focused on the arts and social emotional awareness, speaking at parent forums, and planning and executing 60-80 field trips a year helped Dana realize her purpose in the world was beyond the four walls of a classroom. Developing Empathetic Education with Dana (DEED) was founded in the fall of 2019 and fully launched March of 2020. Self-awareness, accountability, and radical personal responsibility are the core elements Dana authentically teaches when working with youth and adults. With intentional practices and modeling, learners are empowered to crush glass ceilings by effectively naming their feelings and emotions, honoring their positively powerful voice, and owning their choices and actions. Dana propels learners and families with highly effective communication skills, allowing for hard conversations and rich connections between home and school. Dana provides 1:1 private sessions, parenting and youth workshops, professional development, and speaking engagements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherice-taylor/support

Karen O'Neil, Admissions Coordinator - M.S. Physician Assistant & OTD Occupational Therapy Studies, shares pearls of wisdom about the health sciences field in a two part conversation for those who have interests in the path to advanced degrees and recommended high school classes. For more information about Shenandoah University: https://www.su.edu/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherice-taylor/support

Evelyn Jerome-Alexander, Independent Education Consultant and Megellan College Counseling Founder, shares pearls of wisdom about the process of preparing for college and when to begin. The relationship a family should have with the high school counselor and the role math plays are just a few of the pearls shared in our recent conversation. www.magellancounseling.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherice-taylor/support

Sharron St. John, Partner and Broker at St. John Estates in Los Angeles, California shares pearls of wisdom about the industry. How to begin, what it takes to be successful and why she wishes she started earlier. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherice-taylor/support

Sylvia Montgomery, Owner of SiMMs Production & Services, LLC, shares pearls of wisdom about what it means to be an entrepreneur and having the right mindset, especially for a strong introvert like Ms. Montgomery.  You can find out more about SiMMs Production & Services, LLC at www.simmsps1.com or contact her at [email protected] for job opportunities.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherice-taylor/support

Ernisha Hall shares pearls of wisdom about entrepreneurship, social media and so much more that will benefit my listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherice-taylor/support

Virtual Mentor Racquel Oden shares tips about the banking and wealth management industries. Protecting your brand and your credit are just a few pearls she shares in our conversation.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherice-taylor/support

Financial Control Specialist, Casandra Chamblis, shares pearls of wisdom  about the fields of Budget and Accounting. Our concise conversation  covers great tips for students from networking to social media impact. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherice-taylor/support

Students and parents/guardians are stressed and this is a short episode to give some ideas on how to manage this stressful and exciting time.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherice-taylor/support