Continuing Education Is Beneficial At Many Levels
"Even for veteran teachers, taking advantage of continuing education opportunities is a great way to re-energize and refresh your praxis," says Lisa Shechtman.
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"Even for veteran teachers, taking advantage of continuing education opportunities is a great way to re-energize and refresh your praxis," says Lisa Shechtman.
"I was fortunate enough to receive degrees in computer science, law and rabbinic ordination, and both the knowledge and rigorous logical analysis gained during those pursuits are something I use every day," says CEO Jonathan Frankel.
"Align yourself with superiors who have your best interest at heart—that they are focused on your development and not on their status," says Dr. Marilyn Benoit.
"It is so important to create a healthy environment for team members so that they can reach their full potential at work. Employers and managers need to nurture employees and offer as many health and wellness benefits as they possibly can," says Kelly Maack.
"In today's market it is important that we hire agents who will work at this career full time. The business is getting more and more complicated, and in order to make a great living at this profession, agents need to be experienced in all types of real estate transactions," says John Zeigler.
"I firmly believe that a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach is best when it comes to assessing and treating children and adolescents," says Dr. Kate Altman.
"Our verse as educators is to fan that flame, not to extinguish it. If you love children, if you love to learn and if you have a growth mindset, you are ready to fan the flame of learning," encourages Nicolle Hutchinson.
"My goal is to stay on top of changes in healthcare, as well as every industry I work in," says Ed Mamrak.
"It is always a great feeling when you see users find great value in the systems or IT infrastructure you and your team have helped to build," says Ken Lubiski.
"Software literacy is becoming more and more important across all industries, and the next generation of business leaders will be expected to understand software in a way that current executives may not," says Zack Stiefler.
"Creating a learning environment that engages and challenges a broad range of students with different learning styles, interests and needs is no small feat," says Joel Zarrow.
"Our data has become our lives. We carry it in our mobile phones and on our tablets, and when I protect people's data, I am protecting their lives and livelihood." says Scott Shober.
"My education taught me to be a self-sufficient and life-long learner. You learn to acquire new knowledge without being instructed directly," says Chris McNabb.
"While not every student will love every subject they take, they need to be able to see that the person guiding the discussion believes that the subject is so important that students will just want to understand what is going on," says Shane Kinsella.
"Psychology is a diverse field with endless specialties, so do your research and figure out what's of most interest to you," says Dr. Dawn Graham.
"My education provided a strong foundation for my career. Without it, I would have never been prepared or equipped to handle the unexpected challenges that came with running a business, or supporting entrepreneurs as they buy/sell their businesses," says Joe Chiarello.
The key to getting experience is not only to be willing to perform many varied duties but to actively pursue opportunities to perform in and experience different elements of business operations.
"With an accelerated growth in the home building industry, the demand for qualified candidates has quickly outpaced the supply. It has become an "Employees' Market" again," says Jay Lehman.
"Set a goal, then follow your heart. One without the other will not lead to a satisfying experience," says Julie Stern.
"My education at Wharton and Villanova gave me a strong foundation and overall structure to analyze difficult business decisions and develop solutions," says CEO Randall Hendricks.
"Many people fall in love with the idea of working at a tech-driven company without understanding what the culture will be. It's so important to make sure that the job you seek matches your personality traits," Says CEO Tim Daly.
"I think the most important duties [of a psychologist] are to listen to people, to hear what they aren't saying and help them figure that out." says Dr. Novak.
"Be willing to work hard, willing to learn and seek out opportunities that stretch your capabilities," says Michael Carbone.
"Without a doubt, my advanced training and certifications as a reading specialist help me and my students every day," says Lauren Bell.
"In the rapidly changing landscape of health care, both formal and informal education is essential," says Jane Mericle.
Fog and showers will slow you down Monday morning in the Philadelphia area.
Carl Grundstrom scored for the Flyers, who did not capitalize on three power-play opportunities in the loss to the Kraken.
A man was shot and killed Sunday in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, police said.
Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 129-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Fog and showers will slow you down Monday morning in the Philadelphia area.
Carl Grundstrom scored for the Flyers, who did not capitalize on three power-play opportunities in the loss to the Kraken.
A man was shot and killed Sunday in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, police said.
Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.
A man was shot and killed Sunday in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, police said.
A woman and a man were shot in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood
Nearly 93,000 travelers are set to move through Philadelphia International Airport in post-holiday rush.
A portion of SEPTA's Broad Street Line was suspended Saturday afternoon after a fire near the tracks, officials said.
A 45-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash on an icy street early Saturday morning in Port Richmond, police say.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
A 26-year-old woman died after driving off the road and crashing into a small body in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
Police say 44-year-old Rahman Rose entered a DMV in Wilmington, Delaware and shot and killed a state trooper.
Portnoy said he plans to give Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook's family nearly $500,000.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
Carl Grundstrom scored for the Flyers, who did not capitalize on three power-play opportunities in the loss to the Kraken.
Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 129-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The Philadelphia area can expect a foggy, rainy Monday before bitterly cold temperatures return. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Residents in Hammonton, New Jersey, raced to help when two helicopters collided and then crashed down in their neighborhood. One pilot died and another was critically injured in the crash, police said.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts spoke to the media after team's 13-12 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni spoke to the media after the team's 13-12 win over the Bills in Buffalo.
The Philadelphia area can expect a mild Monday with temperatures in the 50s and scattered showers before colder air arrives for Tuesday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.