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.
A thunderstorm or two in the Philadelphia region is possible Wednesday afternoon and evening, but any severe weather is unlikely.
Gas prices in the Philadelphia area climbed to around $4.58 per gallon this week, according to data from AAA.
Part of Interstate 76 in South Philadelphia has reopened after a crash sent four people to the hospital Tuesday night.
Bryce Harper homered twice, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in eight strong innings and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1 on Tuesday night.
The NBA has fined Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown $50,000 for public criticism of game officials following Boston's first-round exit from the playoffs.
Gas prices in the Philadelphia area climbed to around $4.58 per gallon this week, according to data from AAA.
A thunderstorm or two in the Philadelphia region is possible Wednesday afternoon and evening, but any severe weather is unlikely.
A stolen utility truck sped through a red light and crashed into a playground outside Mitchell Elementary, police said.
Part of Interstate 76 in South Philadelphia has reopened after a crash sent four people to the hospital Tuesday night.
Bryce Harper homered twice, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in eight strong innings and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1 on Tuesday night.
Part of Interstate 76 in South Philadelphia has reopened after a crash sent four people to the hospital Tuesday night.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The owner of Mount Zion Cemetery in Collingdale says an unknown number of graves are flooded due to a drain pipe issue.
Body cameras equipped with artificial intelligence are helping East Lansdowne police officers communicate in different languages.
A stolen utility truck sped through a red light and crashed into a playground outside Mitchell Elementary, police said.
A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.
Police say a 2-year-old male wallaby escaped its enclosure at the Cape May County Park & Zoo overnight.
Heavy flames scorched a wooded area in Hamilton Township on Tuesday and threatened a half dozen homes.
Philadelphia police are searching for a vehicle and two suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Haddonfield man in Southwest Philly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Bryce Harper homered twice, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in eight strong innings and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1 on Tuesday night.
The NBA has fined Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown $50,000 for public criticism of game officials following Boston's first-round exit from the playoffs.
The Phillies on Tuesday activated closer Jhoan Duran from the 15-day injured list and traded Trevor Richards to the White Sox.
Sixers coach Nick Nurse was away from the team Tuesday ahead of Game 2 of its second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks to attend the funeral of his brother.
An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Drivers across the Philadelphia region say rising gas prices are becoming increasingly difficult to manage, as tensions involving Iran continue to disrupt global oil markets and raise concerns about future supply.
Surveillance video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows the stolen utility truck running a red light and hitting a Subaru before crashing at the playground.
Philadelphia police didn't provide any details on if anyone was arrested or cited in connection with the incident Tuesday night.
The westbound lanes of I-76 in Philadelphia are closed after a crash sent four people to the hospital Tuesday night.