Veteran Teacher Explains Why Visionary Ideas Belong in the Class Room Teacher and Activist Ankur Patel shares how being a civic-minded person who follows both local and national government inspired him to run for a school board position in 2015. As an experienced teacher, Ankur saw this as an opportunity to do good work by […]
How Teachers Are Able To Affect The Lives of Difficult Students
Teacher and Activist Ankur Patel shares three different teaching experiences where he was able to affect the lives of his students. Whether it be South Korea, China, or the United States, Ankur believes his students appreciated the different ways they were accommodated in learning. Ankur is still in contact with some of these student until […]
Does My Vote Really Make a Difference In Elections?
Teacher and Activist Ankur Patel speaks about the disconnect amongst individuals and government. Many believe that government is not only complicated and frustrating, but the more we know the more skeptical we become. Potential voters believe that many crises will continue despite their efforts. Ankur encourages us that if we know what we are voting […]
How Can Lack of Resources Pose a Threat to an Electoral Campaign?
How Can Lack of Resources Pose a Threat to an Electoral Campaign? Teacher and activist Ankur Patel shares the most challenging aspects of running his campaign. We learn how the lack resources in terms of time, money, and people each played a part within his challenges. Ankur speaks on running the campaign out of his […]
Personal Qualities That Can Improve The Education System
Teacher and Activist Ankur Patel shares his strengths as an individual that would improve the education system. Ankur not only has classroom experience, but takes pride in his ability to be open-minded. He strives to focus on what is best for the students, rather than addressing adult issues. Join Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/4O_iD Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWiseWay Twitter: https://twitter.com/awiseway […]
How a Mentor’s Childhood Friend with AIDS Changed His Outlook on Life
How a Mentor’s Childhood Friend with AIDS Changed His Outlook on Life How a Mentor’s Childhood Friend with AIDS Changed His Outlook on Life:Mentor and program director Michael Ivories shares a personal story, of how his good friend in the 5th grade passed away. Although difficult for Michael to handle, his friend’s death ultimately helped […]
What Are The Challenges For a Low-Budget Activist or Candidate?
What Are The Challenges For a Low-Budget Activist or Candidate? What Are The Challenges For a Low-Budget Activist or Candidate? Teacher and Activist Ankur Patel shares his experience in getting on a ballot for elections and running for school board. Getting on the ballot consists of many tasks, such as paperwork, and obtaining signatures from […]
The One Quality You Cannot Be Successful Without
The One Quality You Cannot Be Successful Without The One Quality You Cannot Be Successful Without: Business Professor and Entrepreneur Dr. Norris Rashe Dorsey, shares the importance of setting short term, intermediate, and long term goals when it comes to reaching success. Dr. Dorsey explains how an Organizational Leadership degree has helped him personally and […]
Dr. Norris Dorsey Explains Why “C’s” Get Degrees
Dr. Norris Dorsey Explains Why “C’s” Get Degrees Dr. Norris Dorsey Explains Why “C’s” Get Degrees: Business Professor and Entrepreneur Dr. Norris Rashe Dorsey shares his personal education journey. Dr. Dorsey explains that in between earning his associates and doctorate degree, were 10 years. In addition to his educational goals, he desired material things. Much like […]
Why High Schools Students are More Motivated Than College Students
Why High Schools Students are More Motivated Than College Students Why High Schools Students are More Motivated Than College Students: Business Professor and Entrepreneur Dr. Norris Rashe Dorsey explains the different types of mindsets within college students today, as well as their modern-day challenges. We learn that motivated high school students, seasoned college students, and lost […]