by Brian Crisp, M.S.M., IECA Associate Member (North Carolina) First and foremost, I am and will always be a teacher. During my career, I have had the privilege to teach a wide range of learners from preschoolers to graduate students. Students, regardless of their age, have never ceased to amaze me with their voracious desire … Read more »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association In Sunday’s Parade magazine, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, whose own children receive private instruction, said the following: “In almost every area of human endeavor, the practice improves over time. That hasn’t been the case for teaching.” An interesting thought, Mr. Gates, but despite the recent piling-on … Read more »
By Brian Fisher, AdmissionsQuest Dr. Nido Qubein, President of High Point University, shared his zest for life and his philosophy during Thursday’s conference lunch. Part tent revival, part comedian, part practical philosopher, part story teller, Dr. Qubein affirmed the importance of education and the transformational experiences that schools and educators provide students. Preaching to the … Read more »
