The Impact of Social Media on Children
10
2019
SLIPPERY ROCK — Thanks to smartphone apps like Snapchat, social media users — especially children and teenagers — are often under the impression that once a photo is seen on Snapchat, that photo is gone forever. But frequent cyberbullying and online human trafficking capabilities say otherwise. According to Phil …
The Impact of Mental Health Issues in School: Medicating Children
08
2018
Here is what some participants said when asked “What did you learn today that you will share with others?” Cell phone psychosis Comparison between Amish families and “us” The difference between normal childhood development vs treatable conditions No fear in young folks today is a huge problem with today’s youth …
Why There Is A Teacher Shortage?
21
2018
During a recent conversation with Dr. Keith Dils, Dean College of Education at Slippery Rock University we discussed the current teacher shortage across the nation. For me it is a repeat of what I experienced in the 1960’s and early 1970’s, when there was also a crisis in finding professionally …
A Discussion about School Safety
08
2018
Bernie Hoffman in Western Pennsylvania Administrator Emeritus/National Safety Consultant Friday, September 21, 2018 Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA 8:00 AM—Noon TOPIC: What Should be Included in a Good School Preventative Safety Action Plan? This is a TEAM Event. Individual registrations will not be accepted What Bernie has been doing …
Advice that will Help You be Successful
23
2018
What should teachers and administrators do to be successful? What should undergraduate and graduate students do to be successful? What should you do to be successful at your job? Based on my experiences I have come to the conclusion that to be successful a person must know and understand the …
A Presentation about Troubled Youth
07
2018
At the 5th Annual School Safety Summit hosted by Slippery Rock University and supported by Ed and Mike Krisuk of Ameriprise Dr. Mark Matta, President of Psych–Med in New Castle Pennsylvania gave an interesting presentation on Troubled Youth. The following is the power point and notes of that presentation. Matta power point safety …
So Now That You Walked Out What Has Changed
30
2018
I write these personal thoughts. Obviously, these thoughts are impacted by my chosen vocation of professional education. Thousands of schools across the country had to navigate the waters of disruption this week. The National School Walkout Sponsored by the Women’s March was held on March 14th. Some schools embraced it, …
Building Partnerships for Success
05
2018
“Our company is fully aware of the many challenges facing schools today—not only on the educational side but also the financial limits they face each year. Partnering with HH Education Events was a natural fit for us to help support these events to assist schools and their staff to stay …
The Perfect Gift
17
2017
If you are looking for the perfect gift I have found it. You should consider giving it too. This is an excerpt from a letter that I received from the Slippery Rock University Foundation. This year, more than ever, scholarships are making a difference for students at Slippery Rock …
Building Partnerships for Success 2017
10
2017
As another year comes to an end I would like to send special thanks and recognition to the organizations and people who have made a positive difference in education for teachers, administrators and students. During 2017, we were able to offer events for educators on the topics: How Prepared are …