2023 Teacher of the Year Teaser Post
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2023 Teacher of the Year Nomination Announcement
Goddard School teachers are everyday superheroes who inspire children’s wonder and curiosity.
Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship
Calling all Goddard grads!
Dear Goddard Teachers
This video message is based on a thank you letter I wrote for GSI's Teacher Appreciation Week campaign. It was sent to the celebrities to use as a script.
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Children’s Book Pictionary
Can you guess these popular children's books turned emojis?
Black History Month - Celebrate Diversity
One of the best ways to celebrate and honor Black History Month is through literature.
Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe
What's better than hot chocolate? Making your own hot cocoa bombs!
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Recycled Runway — Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with us by upcycling in style!
2023 April Fool's Social Post
April Fools! Try some of these silly pranks and get ready for lots of laughs
National Reading Month Leaders Read Post
In honor of National Reading Month, our leadership team read to different classes at Goddard Schools across the country.
2023 March Book Bracket Winner
Thank you to all who voted in our March Book Bracket.
National Love Your Pet Day Post
Is there anything cuter than pets and children?
Pumpkin Party
We hope you had as much fun participating in our Pumpkin Party as we did! 🎃
Helping Children Calm Down
Teaching young children how to self-regulate their emotions is a crucial part of early childhood development, and it’s something that needs to be practiced.
Making School Lunches Fun
Now that we’re back in school, we’re also back to making school lunches.
Juneteenth
Tomorrow is Juneteenth or Emancipation Day, America’s second Independence Day.
How to Help Children Build a Positive Relationship with Food
I wrote the image and caption copy as well as the associated blog post.
Children's Books that Celebrate Juneteenth
I wrote the caption copy and sourced the books for this post.
Long-Form Content
How Employers Can Help Manage the Chronic Health Epidemic (FitBit White Paper)
Employers are in the driver’s seat when it comes to managing chronic illness.
Where Are All the Competent Leaders?
A talent scientist outlines what leadership incompetence looks like and provides solutions to wean it out.
Now is the Time to Start Upskilling your Workforce
Ignoring the growing digital-skills gap will only hurt a company’s bottom line.
Why SurveyMonkey Wanted Its Contractors To Have Benefits
It may not come as much of a surprise that SurveyMonkey administers surveys internally. What may be a bit unexpected is the outcome of said surveys.
Training in a Virtual World: The New Normal
Derek Belch, CEO of virtual-reality-software company STRIVR, was let go from his football coaching job at Stanford University so he could pursue virtual reality.
Eldercare Emergency: How Employers are Addressing an Urgent Need
Lindsay Jurist-Rosner was only 9 years old when she began her journey as a caregiver. Her mother had been diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis and needed help around the house, which Jurist-Rosner did without complaint.
Randi Zuckerberg on Tech's Future
What’s the best way to get ahead as a woman in the male-dominated world of technology? According to Randi Zuckerberg, you need to have a masculine first name.
What’s Worse Than a Tyrannical Leader? One Who Isn’t There
How to recognize absentee leaders.
A Skills-Exchange Program Devoted to Sustainability
Joy Ambassadors boost cocoa farmers' business skills and come back as better leaders.
Bias in the Machine: Will More Tech Help?
Unconscious bias lurks beneath the surface of talent acquisition. A deep dive can reveal its damaging impact.
Confronting Workplace Harassment
After the recent string of high-profile allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace, many in the HR community were left asking, “What’s next?”
Blogs
Seven Ways to Help Your Children Develop a Positive Relationship with Food | The Goddard School®
Candy is junk food. It’s not good for you. You need to eat your broccoli. It’s so healthy! You can have dessert after you finish your dinner.
Do Young Children Have Nightmares, and How Can You Help Them Sleep More Soundly? | The Goddard School®
My son was just about two when he first told us he saw a “wizard” in his room. I enjoy Harry Potter as much as the next person, but I sincerely doubt my son was visited by Dumbledore.
Four Ways to Raise a Body Confident Child | The Goddard School®
One of the most depressing sounds to hear is the defeated sighs echoing through women's fitting rooms.