HH Education Events: What Is It, How Did It Get Started, How Can You Help

I would like to share what I have been doing. After 45 years as a teacher, school administrator, college professor (Youngstown State University) and Assistant Dean in the College of Education (Slippery Rock University) I decided to retire. Eight months into retirement I had the need to remain active in … Continue Reading →

Tell Me What You Think

  This question was asked at the January 28, 2021 event about Diversity Equity Inclusion. Ashley Deurlein, Counselor at Central Greene School District gave such thoughtful answers they are well worth sharing. When asked, Did you learn new skills/information: Response: I appreciate the fact sheet Dr. Harvey-Smith (presenter) will be … Continue Reading →

Anxiety the Silent Bully

Anxiety the Silent Bully    A Power Point presentation by Mark Matta, D.O. a native of New Castle and is a graduate of Neshannock High School. He attended Allegheny College and received his bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience with a dual minor in Classical History and Chemistry. After graduating from Allegheny, … Continue Reading →

Teachers are #1

Article by Herb Hunt Recently I was featured on the Slippery Rock University Alumni website. I must admit that I feel honored by this. However, as I reflected on this honor I realized that there were people that disserved the honor more then I. They were all of the elementary … Continue Reading →

How Prepared are Students for the World after High School

  Industry Based Learning Indicators of the Future Ready PA Index Hosted by Slippery Rock University January 16, 2020 Highlights of the Event 140 Participants Registered that included administrators, counselors, business, community leaders. 75 school districts, organizations and businesses were represented. 95 % completing the evaluation rated the event as … Continue Reading →

Penn Cambria to use Software to Battle Bullying

  By Ronald Fisher rfisher@tribdem.com Ronald Fisher   Aug 20, 2019 From left, James Budzilek, HIBster’s director of education; Dominic Cannizzaro, CEO of HIBster; state Rep. Frank Burns; and William Marshall, Penn Cambria superintendent, introduce anti-bullying efforts during a news conference held Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in the Penn Cambria … Continue Reading →

Frequently asked Questions about HH Education Events

  What does HH Education Events do? HH Education Events provides quality in-service for educators and others on unique and up to date topics at no cost to the participants.   How long has HH Education Events been doing this? 6 years What are some of the events and topics … Continue Reading →

Reality Check Thoughts by Leonard Rich

Reality Check               Pardon me, but I think this world needs a reality check. In an era of entitled expectations with a limited commitment to the work, young people need to understand that the journey makes the success all that more rewarding. Let us review what the “real world” … Continue Reading →

Highlights from the April 5, 2019 Event

  How Prepared are Students for the World after High School (2019 edition) Location: Westminster College/Number Registered 92 Information: From everyone who completed the evaluation everyone rated the event as EXCELLENT Participants were asked on the evaluation to share what they learned. The following are a few of the many … Continue Reading →

The Impact of Social Media on Children

  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 … Continue Reading →