The first day of fall and the thoughts about how am I doing in this class and am I going to make it or will I pass are what's going through most students minds right now.  I know, because I have a college student and these are the things she's thinking about right now.  Well if you are a student of any kind and it's just the first full month of school and you have not received a progress report from your teacher, professor, or instructor you are at least wondering how you are doing.  Know this, if you are giving it your best, turning in your assignments on time, and taking notes in class your OK .  The grades are important however it is what you retain that really matters.   Are you able to apply what you have learned so far in order to grow to where you want to be?  That is the real purpose in learning.  Can you take what you are learning and  move in a positive direction at some point in your life?  When this school year ends and you move to the next level, will

The first day of fall and the thoughts about how am I doing in this class and am I going to make it or will I pass are what's going through most students minds right now.  I know, because I have a college student and these are the things she's thinking about right now.  Well if you are a student of any kind and it's just the first full month of school and you have not received a progress report from your teacher, professor, or instructor you are at least wondering how you are doing.  Know this, if you are giving it your best, turning in your assignments on time, and taking notes in class your OK .  The grades are important however it is what you retain that really matters.   Are you able to apply what you have learned so far in order to grow to where you want to be?  That is the real purpose in learning.  Can you take what you are learning and  move in a positive direction at some point in your life?  When this school year ends and you move to the next level, will

Jobs That Are Hard to Fill -- Even in 2011 - Monster.com View the link above. This is interesting since these are position that we think are not hiring. Especially teachers, but think about it, new students are born every day so it does make sense that we will always need new teachers. I happen to know teachers who make very close to and above $100,000 yearly. It is a matter of time or tenure and how far you are willing to go in higher education, sometimes you must go beyond a BA to get the extra money. Good Luck, DS Woodard

Jobs That Are Hard to Fill -- Even in 2011 - Monster.com View the link above. This is interesting since these are position that we think are not hiring. Especially teachers, but think about it, new students are born every day so it does make sense that we will always need new teachers. I happen to know teachers who make very close to and above $100,000 yearly. It is a matter of time or tenure and how far you are willing to go in higher education, sometimes you must go beyond a BA to get the extra money. Good Luck, DS Woodard

The 2011/2012 school year has begun, and as we are getting to know our schedules, our teachers and even meeting new friends, the time to plan or set goals for this coming year and the years to follow is now!   Many young people have a feeling of invincibility.   The world is mine and all that is with-in it is the thought that goes through our minds.  The reality is that the world is yours and there are so many different scenerios that could play out.  There is no one way to where we want to be in our life.   We only need to start to pay attention to the things that we do in our daily lives that give us joy.  These are usually the things we do best and there is always a way to create a career around that.   Those students who may have older sisters and brothers may have an idea of what happens once senior high school graduation is complete.  It seemed so easy for them, or it may have seemed very hard.   Are there any dreams that your sibling had, yet you notice that they are now ju