The following is re-posted from Ask.fm's web site. The original content can be found at http://ask.fm/open_letter.html Thursday, 8 August. We would firstly like to again express our sincerest sympathies to the family of Hannah Smith, whose death was a true tragedy. As we explained to the press earlier this week, as soon as we heard … Continue reading Open Letter from Ask.fm
General Update
My Unsolicited Advice to the Class of 2017
It's hard to believe that it was ten years ago that I stepped onto the Salem State College (now Salem State University) campus as a freshmen. I honestly went into that first year with no idea who I was, what I was doing, or where I was going. It took that entire year to being … Continue reading My Unsolicited Advice to the Class of 2017
Where Did the Summer Go?
It was just two months ago that I was joining so many in welcoming the warm weather to Boston and making such wonderful plans for the summer. It was also at this time that I was looking forward to the fall. I began my weekly visit to a local Starbucks to begin writing my first … Continue reading Where Did the Summer Go?
ABC Family’s ‘The Fosters’
ABC Family has a way with shows and their new show The Fosters is rich with teenage strife, LGBT issues and kids dealing with the foster system. If you have not watched up through Episode 5, this is your spoiler alert so stop reading now. Jude is the younger brother of Callie, who the two-mom … Continue reading ABC Family’s ‘The Fosters’
The Cory Monteith I Knew
I was like many others this morning. I woke up to the news that Glee actor Cory Monteith had died in his hotel room in Vancouver. I find myself at a loss. I met Cory a little over two years ago when the Glee tour was stopped in Boston. I was walking through the TD … Continue reading The Cory Monteith I Knew
How ‘Just Kidding’ Doesn’t Cut It in the Online World
One of the last things I talk about with my student audiences during my presentation is the idea that jokes and sarcasm don't translate very well into the online world. When I make a joke in person- you can see my face, hear the tone of my voice and you have a pretty good idea … Continue reading How ‘Just Kidding’ Doesn’t Cut It in the Online World
The Bullying of Marissa Powell (Miss Utah)
Imagine for a moment: you’re on stage in front of thousands of people. Hot lights are shining down on you. Around three million people around the world are watching you on their televisions. Put yourself in that position. You’re in it to win it. Put yourself there. Now answer a random question read to you … Continue reading The Bullying of Marissa Powell (Miss Utah)
Demi Lovato: The Right Kind of Role Model
I'm not going to try to hide it, I'm a big fan of Demi Lovato. I'm listening to "Heart Attack" as I write this. I think her music is a lot of fun without being too bubble-gum pop and too risqué. I'm an even bigger fan of her as a person. There are very few … Continue reading Demi Lovato: The Right Kind of Role Model
It’s Never Too Soon To Plan!
Last week I talked about how I'm already thinking about the fall and it's totally true on a number of levels! A lot of work goes into putting together not only educational programs but all the traveling that comes along with it! Now, I'm not workaholic, but I'm a realist- THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR IS … Continue reading It’s Never Too Soon To Plan!
Hello Summer! Time to Start Thinking About The Fall…
Hello Summer! Time to Start Thinking About The Fall... If I ignore last week’s heat wave in Boston, I’m pretty excited that summer is here. With the weather finally under control kids and educators alike are counting down the days to freedom (some of you are already free but we’ve had an INSANE number of snow … Continue reading Hello Summer! Time to Start Thinking About The Fall…
Breaking Down Digital Walls 