This article is an update to a previous blog post that can be found here: Previous Post! Exactly two years and four days (at the time of writing) have passed since my first article on interviews was published. And what can I say? A LOT has changed. Not only have I been interviewed…
Ever had one of those times when your teacher told you about a test or quiz the next week, even sooner, and you just put off studying for it until the last minute? Why’d you do that? You most likely knew studying in advance for the test/quiz would have been…
Do you lack confidence in your speaking abilities every time you have a speech, presentation, or discussion in class? Do you have a speech competition coming up? In a world where communication through technology, writing, and especially speaking, are vital, it’s important to hone in on your speaking skills and…
Let’s talk about some famous women in both past and modern history! But before we do that, did you know that Women’s History Month started as just Women’s History Week? It started as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California when the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County created…
Dear 2022, 2020 was a rough year. We started quarantining in March, and we’ve been quarantining ever since. Things that most of us looked forward to, such as playing sports, or watching sports, or going to live events, were all canceled. We’ve all suffered from lack of human interaction. I…
How To Write and Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions (Is that even possible??) Welcome, 2021!! Well, it’s been a few weeks since January 1st…a few weeks since we excitedly wished farewell to 2020, hurried to think of last minute new year’s resolutions, and vowed that this would be the year…
Have you ever done an interview before? Chances are, you probably have not. After all, you’ve probably had other things to worry about in your teen years. And doing interviews is usually what adults do when they try to find work, right? Even though interviews are thought of as something…
Struggling to adjust to online school? Finding it hard to focus on schoolwork when you’re at home? Here are 5 tips to succeed in schooling at home, having fun, and making the most of quarantine life! #1: Build Your Own Work Space It’s easy to become lazy while working on…
As a teen librarian, I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked by teens for books that will help them improve their lives. These requests often turn into wonderful conversations about all the ways we can take that first step. There are many topics to choose from…
