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 […]
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? 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 […]
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: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? 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 […]
Can Active Parents Be The Key to Kids Success? Can Active Parents Be The Key to Kids Success?:Mentor and program director Michael Ivories shares the importance of parent being active in their child’s life. Through working with different schools, Michael explains the noticeable difference between the kids who have parent involved in their success. We […]