By COURTNEY CAMINITI The principle that I truly identified with is “Loving the Game.” I’ve been passionate about horseback riding for a long time and I’ve probably worked harder at it than at anything else in my life because of my love for it. I’m so lucky to have found a pursuit I’m passionate about at …
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A Journey Toward Losing to Win
by RICHIE SWEENEY Competition perpetually flows through my veins. All sporting and academic challenges I am presented with inevitably turn into battles, letting my competitive personality seep through. Going head to head with an opponent, regardless of the significance, lures me into the thrill of potential victory. While this seemingly unstoppable drive for winning can be …
NICOLE POMEROY-PRAISING EFFORT OVER ABILITY
As the mother of two boys at the beginning of their educational journey, reading Josh’s book couldn’t have been more timely for me. One thing I’ve learned in the last few years is how different my children are when it comes to learning styles. My younger son just turned five and is in a Pre-K …
Sperrang Middle School
ST. LOUIS, MO- The Sperreng Middle School individualizes education and supports highly gifted students through the middle school years. Educator Kimberly Crank had her incoming 8th grade students read and annotate The Art of Learning over the 2011 summer. She then taught the book during the first 3-5 weeks in the fall and had her students …
BRIAN CLARKE-Share Your Story
Nothing is impossible The Art of Learning (TAOL) spoke to me about potential. The ideas in TAOL transformed my journey as a musician because I was able to live with a new understanding of my potential and how it would be realized. No matter how difficult a certain piece of music is, it can be …
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
HENRICO, VA – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College provides access to education that lays the groundwork for employment and career advancement while preparing students for successful transfer to colleges and universities. With an emphasis on personal enrichment and lifelong learning, Sargeant Reynolds helps to build a skilled workforce ready to contribute to regional economic development. Roberta Johnson, …