As I sift through piles of work and school assignments, I find it ironic that I am writing a post about managing time. Often there are times when we are overwhelmed with unexpected work and begin to fall of track. Life can get hectic for everyone, but it is important to remember that embracing time … Continued
If you needed an extra reason to show appreciation for your mentor during National Mentoring Month, today is the day. Today, January 21st is “Thank Your Mentor Day”. Today, mentees from all over are encouraged to reach out and honor the individuals who have guided them. I personally have had many mentors during my educational, … Continued
There is a saying which goes, “Those who can’t, teach.” But what if you are fully able and still want to pursue a career in teaching? The new saying should be, “Those who care teach.” At least that should be the case for Brian Quintana. Brian Quintana exceeds classroom expectations of a middle school teacher. … Continued
Speaking as one, millennials tend to be portrayed in society as lazy, unmotivated, and lack work ethic and desire to be involved. However millennials are in fact motivated in different ways than our older generations, and we are more involved than other generations know. So what am I getting to here besides defending my peers … Continued
More than 50 percent of Americans take vacation time in the month of July, and of that 50 percent most will travel in the second week of July. Welcome to the second week of July, and welcome to our next summer challenge: Vacation. You may think that while summer challenges are to keep your mind … Continued
The end of the month is finally here, and while we prepare for Independence day travels and the month of July, we also should reflect on accomplishments, work, and adventures this past month. June was an eventful month for APH CareerConnect ranging from The Helen Keller Achievement Awards, the start of summer challenge blogs, and … Continued
Although it is not officially summer, we have indeed approached the summer months! The weather gets hotter, sometimes our drive slows and our need for a vacation kicks into high gear. This is normal. So while the sun drains us into a state of day dreaming of beaches, we need to challenge ourselves to stay … Continued
Alright CareerConnect readers, as promised I have re-read this month’s blogs searching for my favorite to share with you all. Out of all the blogs, one stood out more than the others. APH CareerConnect’s Shannon Carollo writes multiple blogs a month jam packed with important knowledge, tips, and advice for readers. This month Shannon wrote … Continued
As May comes to an end and I search for new stories to share with you I can’t help but to take a look back onto all the blogs and stories we at APH CareerConnect have shared with you readers over this month. Then it hit me: If I’m looking over the blogs more than … Continued
Three years ago APH CareerConnect had the privilege of sharing a story about Connor Boss, the Miss Florida USA contestant with a visual impairment calledStargardts Disease. Today, AFB has the pleasure to introduce you to another pageant teen facing the odds and inspiring others. If you are from the East coast, you may have heard … Continued