A few weeks ago, I was thrilled to be on a panel during #UNGA79 in NYC on creating inclusive post-secondary experiences. Hosted by Texthelp, this event brought together governments, civil society, international NGOs, and the private sector, and we discussed action plans …
Last week, I was speaking with a first-year college student who had just arrived home from school. She finished final exams, and is taking new classes next semester. For the first time in years, she felt like she was getting …
A few weeks ago, there was an article in the NYTimes on entrepreneurial parents raising the next generation of chief executives by encouraging their children to join along. I read with great interest, and thought back to my own work as …
Kelsey has been working with me at Green Ivy, and is a wonderful instructor. Here, she shares her thoughts on the myth of multi-tasking: The scene is familiar: after putting in your password and waiting for your email to load, …
Now and then, I interview individuals who are doing something interesting, inspiring, and entrepreneurial – whether they are pursuing a particular interest, starting a non-profit or business venture, or somehow paved their own way to personal success and happiness. We …
Dasha has been working with me at Green Ivy for several years, and is a thoughtful and popular instructor. She is finishing up her requirements for being an EMT, and has been taking additional courses since graduating from Stanford in …
I definitely do not like evoking fear in parents, but a few recent instances have created a stir in my hope for increased awareness around pre-teen and teen social media use. A few weeks ago, New Yorker culture editor Michael …
It’s back-to-school time!! Last week, Jessica Lahey interviewed me on some simple organizational strategies for student success, and this week, she highlights some of the routines we encourage at Green Ivy to help the school year start off less stressfully. …
Sometimes, a casual conversation has the opportunity to change your life, and I live by the mantra, “You never know who you might sit next to.” Several years ago, I was invited to a swanky fundraiser for the Boys and …
I can’t believe it’s almost the start of another school year, which means time to gear up for the back-to-school madness. When I was younger, I loved shopping for school supplies with my dad. I would always try to convince …
