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Milwaukee, WI - Chelsie Hartline is the founder and president of May.Rah.Kee Coaching a name she chose because its meaning was so aligned with her own thinking. Meraki (pronounced May-Rah-Kee) is a phrase from Greek origin that means to put your heart and soul into something you love, to immerse yourself in your work. And that is exactly what Chelsie embodies. Her passion is helping others to discover their true meaning and propose in their lives and business while embracing the true essence of Meraki and similarly to pour their soul into everything they do. Chelsie Hartline is a transformation leadership coach with 17 years of experience, recognized for her no-​nonsense approach and fierce determination. She brings an unrestrained style to her coaching work. Chelsie empowers leaders and ​entrepreneurs to tap into their inner resources, conquer limiting beliefs, and ​create profound, lasting change. Her coaching focuses on inner shifts and ​personal transformation, helping clients dismantle thoughts and behavioral ​patterns that have stopped them from achieving their goals and living more fulfilling lives. Chelsie also works with individuals who have faced adversity so they can gain the divine lessons and insight from God of who they are meant to be in the world and then help them integrate that into their work and life. She lets them know it is OK to be scared and reminds them that life is more than just about surviving. Chelsie does most of her coaching online via Zoom and is willing to travel to client sites to conduct group workshops as well as 1:1 leadership coaching. For more information on Chelsie's life and work, visit her website: https://mayrahkeecoaching.com/

New Albany, IN – Katie Morgan is the founder and executive director of Vulnerable Adult Care Advocates (VACA), a non-profit where she offers low-cost guardianship and advocacy services for seniors that are no longer able to make decisions for themselves and have no one to make those decisions for them, in their advanced and incapacitated state. ?Our volunteer guardians and advocates act as my eyes and ears,? summarizes Katie. ?We become their default decision-maker, when they are no longer able to make decisions.? Serving a five county region of Southern Indiana – Harrison, Floyd, Clark, Scott, and Jefferson, services include guardianships, advocacy, supported decision making, and guardianship training. While Katie emphasizes that it's essential to have a plan in place, such as a Power of Attorney, the seniors that utilize VACA usually have no one to take care of them, and no one to make the appropriate decisions regarding care. Most important is affordability where most of Katie's clients are on Medicaid. VACA offers affordable services for a nominal monthly fee on a sliding scale. ?The people that need it the most don't have much money,? corroborates Katie. ?I am most proud of creating this non-profit and keeping it going,? declares Katie. ?It's a needed service that even I was unaware of.? As for the future, Katie looks to hire more guardians so that VACA can increase its caseload. There is currently a wait list for seniors to receive services. ?We are looking to expand our reach and make sure everyone is taken care of,? shares Katie. For more information, please visit https://vulnerablecare.org/

Savannah, GA - According to a 2023 article by Scientific American, ?Two Thirds of American Kids Can't Read Fluently.? According to renowned educator Dr. Clifford King, the problem is that an insufficient amount of time is being devoted to reading. According to Dr. King, recent trends have shifted focus predominantly to writing and arithmetic, leaving reading to fall by the wayside. ?Reading is the cornerstone of all learning,? Dr. King argues. ?It influences every subject area and is essential for students whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Without strong reading skills, students are disadvantaged across the board.? The crux of the issue, as Dr. King sees it, is in how time is allocated within the curriculum. Another concern raised by Dr. King is the increasing class sizes and the scarcity of paraprofessionals, particularly in higher grades. In smaller class settings, peer tutoring can be an effective strategy. Dr. King is an advocate for blending traditional methods with modern techniques to foster a balanced approach to reading. A significant aspect of Dr. King's philosophy is parental involvement in education. He suggests that parents can play a crucial role in reinforcing lessons at home. While acknowledging the benefits of technology, Dr. King cautions against over-reliance on tools like Artificial Intelligence (AI). He emphasizes the importance of adapting successful past methods to today's educational needs. Dr. Clifford King calls for a reevaluation of current educational priorities to better serve students. For more information about Dr. Clifford King, please visit https://marquistopeducators.com/2024/03/11/clifford-king/