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Friday, December 31, 2010
2010 - An Incredible Year in Review!
2010 was an incredible year - starting with our first client's wedding the first weekend in January, and ending the year in mid-November. We had a wonderul time working with all of our clients to design their dream weddings. It was a year of growth, challenges, reflection and new friendships.
2010 was a milestone year for Sixpence For Your Shoe, representing our fifth year in the wedding business, working with some of the same amazing vendors this year, as we had when we first began. We feel honored to be among such an incredibly talented pool of wedding professionals in Southern New England.
In 2010, we were delighted to see our work featured in print at La Bella Bride Magazine and Connecticut Bride and online at Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, Prepare to Wed, and Brides.com. Sixpence For Your Shoe was also recognized as a "The Knot, Best of Weddings 2010 Winner"
We are looking forward to 2011 with another year's worth of fantastic clients, beautiful weddings, and creative challenges. We hope you follow along with us in our journey! But before we celebrate 2011, we would like to toast to our 2010 clients on their marriages. See below for a recap of all of our 2010 weddings!
photography credit - Sixpence For Your Shoe
photography credit - Eileen Broderick Photography
photography credit - Yang Photo and Jamie Collins Photo
photography credit - Iris Photography
photography credit - Orchard Cove Photography
photography credit - Erik Maziarz for Carla Ten Eyck Photography
photography credit - Iris Photography
photography credit - Jonathan Canlas Photography
photography credit - Brian Khang
photography credit - Studio 1923
photography credit - Val McCormick Photography
photography credit - Bruce Plotkin Photography
Maya and Paul - The Waterview (Coming Soon)
photography by Studio Foto
photography credit - Stacey Ilyse Photography
photography credit - Studio 1923
photography credit - Amanda Tedeschi Photography
photography credit - Carla Ten Eyck, Grazier Photography, JAG Studios
photography credit - Dolce Photography
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Julie and Chris wed at Jonathan Edwards Winery
"When you were a little girl and asked what you wanted to be when you grew up, you said a doctor and Julie, you are a doctor," were the opening words of Julie's father as he proudly welcomed family and friends to his daughter and new son in law's wedding. There was not a dry eye after this sentence and I think his words sums up Julie perfectly. Beauty, brains and ambition. And Chris, with his easy smile and fun demeanor is an amazing compliment to her in every way. So it was no surprise that from the moment we met with Julie and her parents in the spring of 2009, her vision was clear: a tented vineyard wedding with a modern vibe, a lux feel and air of formality. With the collaboration of a superstar team of vendors, incredible blue sky and later starry night, their wedding was a dream come true.
All gorgeous photos courtesy of the dynamic duo Jerome and Jen Braga of Studio 1923.
On Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, Julie and her ladies sipped mimosas and got their beauty on at the Bellisimo Grande Hotel with the assistance of Janice and Angela of Naomi's Studio & Salon. Julie wore a San Patrick gown from Camille Bridal Boutique, with her hair in sultry waves loosely pulled back she looked so happy and relaxed, just glowing with excitement! The girls wore long black Bill Levkoff gowns with champagne sashes and looked exquisite, perfectly accessorized with their Marc Jacobs clutches, gifts from Julie. Bakes & Baldwin Floral Company was the perfect florist for this event, and just killed it with all the arrangements. Julie's calla bouquet in particular, was a dead on match to her stationery suite, designed by Sixpence For Your Shoe.
Late in the afternoon, guests arrived at Jonathan Edwards Winery and were treated to refreshing hydration station prior to being escorted to their seats, while Millennium Music's string trio played in the background. The music for the ceremony was exceptional. The bridesmaids processed to "Clocks" by Coldplay, followed by Julie being escorted by both her parents to the "Theme Song from Romeo and Juliet (A Time for Us)" by Nino Rota. We were all captivated by the beauty of the music, surrounding views and intimacy of the ceremony, which was performed by Chris' father. Julie and Chris were married under a stunning draped and floral structure deep within the vines. Pews were adorned with roses and dahlias and we effortlessly scattered petals in the aisle. With a kiss and a cheer, the couple was finally wed and recessed with huge smiles!
Cocktail hour followed inside the tasting room, as well as the adjoining stone patio and deck, where the wine and the specialty blackberry martinis were flowing and everyone got their eat on to fabulous comfort food fare provided by Coastal Gourmet. The mini mac n cheese, sliders and mashed potato bar were the perfect foods for this young and fun loving crowd.
The reception took place in the soaring and softly draped tent. We did a fabulous champagne galaxy linen on each table with black lacquer chairs, place settings and stemware. Champagne galaxy napkins were folded with a menu and donation card tucked within, further accented by a mokara orchid. A combination of high and low arrangements containing orchids, dahlias and gerbera in a range of reds provided interest within the tent and brought the eye up to the French iron chandeliers. Dan Gombos of ShinDig Lighting pin spotted the tables and washed the ceiling with the most perfect *champagne with a touch of Bordeaux* glow, which reflected fabulously on the black and white dance floor. Ana Parzych provided the seriously beautiful confection, the orchid detail was extraordinary, as well as a fun groom's cake. Boston's Downtown Fever played modern hits such as Lady Gaga and kept this crowd dancing and laughing till the end. Julie and Chris, it was a privelage for us to plan this day with you and your parents. We wish you all the happiness in the world and best of luck in your new careers.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Jessica and Brendan wed on a glorious fall day!
We first connected with Jessica and Brendan just 7 months before their big day. After a couple of emails each direction, Jessica and I realized we actually knew each other, from our school days and our brothers had played sports together. During our first meeting, it was fun to reconnect and talk all about Jessica and Brendan's wedding ideas.
A good portion of their wedding vendors had already been selected, but were seeking our guidance for event design and coordination. Both with demanding careers and challenging priorities, they knew they wanted their wedding to be spectacular, beautiful, polished and fun, but weren't certain how it would all come together.
Jessica and Brendan selected Amanda Tedeschi Photography who captured their entire wedding day beautifully and provided all of the photos in this post.
Jessica and the girls started the day at the Mystic Residence Inn, where Lindsay and Jennie of Jennie Fresa Beauty Library came in for hair and make-up respectively. Jessica wore the gorgeous Melissa Sweet Lia, purchased at The White Dress by the Shore. The gown fit Jessica like it was made just for her, absolutely stunning! Brendan and the guys also readied at the Residence Inn, looking quite dapper in classic black with a modern twist.
Jessica and Brendan wed at the Harkness Chapel at Connecticut College, following in Brendan's sister's footsteps, and at a location rich in meaning for his family.
The Chapel was decorated beautifully thanks to their florist Sandra, from A Special Place, who captured the essence of the modern garden party perfectly, mixing roses, orchids, callas, and a variety of gorgeous greens in statement altar arrangements, pew decor, and in the bouquets and bouts! The lively colorful bouquets were the perfect offset to the sophisticated smokey purple bridesmaids gowns. We provided Jessica and Brendan's wedding ceremony programs and all other coordinating day-of stationery.
The meaningful and personalized ceremony was touching, readings were provided by family members and Jessica and Brendan were glowing as they excited as newlyweds!
In the months leading up to the wedding, we created story boards, considered florals, and selected linens and speciality rentals all the while building the refined garden party wedding which balanced beautifully off the rich interior of their stunning seaside reception location, The Branford House Mansion.
Guests were greeted to a patio cocktail hour with delicious stationary and passed hors d'oeuvres provided by Felix and the fabulous team from Grand Gourmet. Escort cards were apple candles, with leaves directing guests to the appropriate dinner tables. The dinner which followed was absolutely delicious as well.
Inside the mansion, tables were dressed with a subtle green "Fern" Damask linen, rich purple lamour napkins, and tied with a silver grosgrain ribbon. Table numbers were each framed in silver, and amethyst goblets polished the look. In the main ballroom, candelabras drooling with gorgeous flowers in Jessica and Brendan's green and purple palette drew the eye up, and in the East ballroom, low arrangement provided a more cozy and intimate feel. The mantles were decorated with tall pillars of floating candles and loose arrangements to provide warmth to the space. In front of the West ballroom fireplace, a traditional 4 tiered confection from Marjolaine Bakery sat atop a beautiful silver cake platter. Adding to the overall ambiance and glow, ShinDig Lighting provided uplights, a wash and pinspots in both amber and purple bringing all of the decor to life!
Guests danced the night away under the direction of Kurt from Fun Factory DJs and it was all caught on film by John from AJV Video who was such a pleasure to work with.
Jessica and Brendan, is was our honor and privilege to be a part of bringing your wedding vision to life. You are an incredible couple, so warm and genuine and we wish you all the love and happiness in the world for many years to come.
Carolyn and Jamie's New Haven Wedding featured in Brides Connecticut!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
White Carpet Experience at the White Dress by the Shore!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Allyson and Mike - a sunflowery, sunshining wedding!
Allyson is one of the kindest, warmest, sweetest people one will ever happen to cross paths with. All smiles and sincere as can be - she is a woman who glows, inside and out! Mike is a comedian, a straight shooter, and above all, has the most incredible love for Ally. Together they are a perfect combination.
So for their wedding, it was no surprise that the sun shined all weekend, the warm late summer day rolled into evening, a gorgeous wedding took place in the afternoon, and an incredible party with an enthusiastic crowd owned the night. For a couple like Allyson and Mike, it couldn't have been any other way.
I first met Ally as she played the role of vendor (Ally Cakes) to past clients Amanda and Kyle. She crafted their amazingly awesome R2D2 cake and provided their delicious cupcakes. Allyson has a nack for baking and I was floored by her creations. To have her reach out for Sixpence to assist in planning her own wedding was an honor. We were thrilled!
From the very first meeting with had with Ally, she talked about her love for sunflowers, and her interest in a yellow and green wedding. Although some other ideas were loosely considered, I couldn't have been more please to see Ally's first instinct come to life. Additionally, both Ally and Mike talked about how important the actual marriage ceremony was, and how they wanted guests to not only have an amazing time at the reception, but also truly feel a part of the most meaningful moment of the day and their lives, as they wed.
We were so thrilled to recommend Manhattan based Stacey Ilyse Photography to our clients. Having first been introduced to her work through a 2009 client, it was great to have Ally and Mike make such a connection with her upon meeting. All of the gorgeous photos of this point are courtesy of Stacey!Ally and the ladies started the day at Ally's parent's gorgeous home, just minutes from both their Church and reception location. They had gotten their hair done at the Ryan John Salon, first thing, and all readied, lunched, and sipped champange following! Allyson searched and searched for the perfect wedding gown and hers was waiting for her at Something Blue Bridal, a gorgeous Watters gown. She added a sash, which matched the ladies deep green Lorelei dress from J.Crew. Sixpence designed Ally and Mike's invitation set, using a graphic Ally had created herself on the insert cards. It really set the stage for the personality of the entire day!
The limos arrived at the house and the ladies we off to St. Pius X Church in Fairfield. The Church was decorated beautifully, as Jane from Just For You Weddings provided the eye catching and vibrant florals based on Ally's sunflower vision. The bouquets were the perfect mix of Sunflower, Stock, Viburnam, and Hypericum Berries, the pews were tied with large sunflower blooms, and the arrangements on the alter were brimming with mixed yellow and white flowers, adding a pop and height at the front of the Church. Guests were handed ceremony programs in white and green as they entered the Church.
The ceremony itself was beautiful, emotional and touching. Incorporating family and friends was important to Ally and Mike. Allyson's friend's string ensemble played, and another close family friend sang. I knew when I saw the joy in Ally and Mike's eyes as they exited the Church that the ceremony was all they had hoped it would be.
After the wedding ceremony ended, the reception beckoned at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield. The Brooklawn represents the quintessential southern Connecticut Country Club. It's gorgeous interior with detailed moldings, delicate chandeliers, one right after the next, and a wrap around porch with rocking chairs welcoming all who arrive on site.
Ally and Mike arrived in style, a vintage Mercedes convertible, borrowed from Ally's aunt. When guests arrived, they were welcomed to the porch, where high and low cocktail tables were dressed with Shabby Chic Lanterns accented with a single sunflower bloom and pillar candle. Inside, smartly dressed white linened tables, accented with white chivari chairs and emerald green cushions, and fun centerpieces provided by Jane greeted guests. We polished the napkins with single lemon leaves and a pop of yellow ribbon.
After a touching welcome by Ally's father Jim, and then some light-hearted and humorous toasts by Laura and John, Ally's sister and Mike's brother, guests dined and danced the night away under the direction Rob from Standing Ovations DJ.
For dessert, Ally, who is a big cupcake fan (of course she is!!!) planned for guests to select their own cupckaes from a large square tiered stand which has been shared among friends as they get married! Great Cakes provided the delicous cupcakes, and Ally provided the sunflower toppers. A small cake sat atop the stand, with a cake topper which has been in Ally's family for numerous generations, a touching sentiment of love and family. A candy buffet greeted guests as they exited, it was a huge hit, and so fun to watch everyone's excitement as they helped themselves to sweets!
Allyson and Mike, thank you so much for having us be a part of your wedding planning and wedding day. We wish you years of love and happiness together!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Congratulations Nicole and Gavin!
Once upon a time, nearly 30 years ago, two little girls were bumble bees in dance class together. They lost touch over the years, only to be reunited in junior high through a mutual friend, then found each other again in high school working at the same retail shop and then years later out of no where, both showed up all spiffy and pressed at new hire orientation for their first job out of college.
One of those bumble bees was me and the other was my dear friend Nicole, who is the sweetest, most fun and not to mention incredibly stylish gals you will ever meet. And today she will mary Gavin, the kindest, most genuine and Mini Cooper obsessed guy I know. They are perfect together.
The details of their Bond Ballroom wedding are going to be lovely and it's going to be 65 degrees this November day!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Christina and Dave's Seaside Soiree!
All gorgeous photos courtesy of Bruce Plotkin.
Saturday, July 17, 2010 was one of those perfect summer shoreline days where the sun shines sweetly on your skin and a salty breeze reminds all us die hard New Englanders why we could never live anywhere else. Christina and her maids started their day at Salon Crimson in Old Saybrook, and then the crew headed on over to the Old Lyme Beach Club to gussy up. Christina wore a ribboned dress by the Robert Bullock Collection from Birnbaum and Bullock that looked and fit as if it was designed just for her, and her maids were fashionable in and of themselves in teal blue cocktail dresses and adorable beaded flip flops. The guys wore classic grey suits, unfussy sophistication at its best. A first sighting followed on the deck of the club. I loved the sweet and easy seaside colors Christine incorporated in the bridal part flowers of dreamy sand colored roses, lissys and natural greens.
The ceremony took place on the lawn of her grandparent's incredible estate, which they purchased over 40 years ago and was once a fishing village! Guests were greeted by a cheery lemon leaf garland fence and further welcomed by refreshing lemonades. Christina and her bridal party walked out of the front door of her grandparen'ts home which was flanked by two fabulous arrangements, and down to the ceremony site overlooking the water as Millennium Music played in the background. I know all guests took in the incredible setting as they watched the couple wed with views of Long Island Sound in the distance, keeping their cool with raffia fans. Following the ceremony, everyone gathered south on the property to toast the newlyweds!
The reception followed at the Old Lyme Beach Club and what fun we had decorating the old fashioned interior. Guest tables were situated both inside the club as well as outside under the awning, and featured a myriad of centerpieces consisting of pillar candles, lanterns, shells, and seaside arrangements. We ribboned napkins and accented them with shells at each place setting. The majority of the guests had traveled from far and wide for this "Destination Connecticut" wedding and truly enjoyed dining and mingling right on the beach. Vanderbrook Catering provided the cake, which was classically beautiful and delicious. DJ Rob Waldron spun tunes loved by the young and old and the crowd danced the night away under the open air. One of the most original details was the commissioned artist by Christina's father to paint the wedding. His work was amazing to watch and what a piece of art they will have to cherish this day forever.
Christina and Dave, what a fun wedding you had! We loved seeing the happiness in your faces as you celebrated your family with your nearest and dearest! We truly enjoyed working with you both and your families. We wish you all the best in your married life.
If you haven't already, be sure to check out this wedding featured on Brides.com!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Style Me Pretty features the wedding of Paul and Krystal!
We were so honored to be a part of seeing their vision come to life and spending their day and wedding weekend surrounded by so much joy.
The three images below reflect the work of Grazier Photography, Carla Ten Eyck, and JAG Studios. Click the images to read the Style Me Pretty posts!
Brides.com Feature!
Check back on our blog soon as we share Christina and Dave's entire wedding story!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Gilt Groupe Wedding!
As if Gilt Groupe couldn't get any better... it just has!
Run over to Gilt to find your favorite bridal fashions, bridesmaids, jewelry, lingerie, and more! But don't wait around, the sales only last until October 24th!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Nicole and Bobby wed on the Connecticut shore!
Gorgeous days were in no short supply this summer, and on the June day that Nicole and Bobby wed, the weather did not disappoint. The gorgeous weather, gorgeous couple and gorgeous wedding came together to create a truly spectacular and memorable day for these high school sweethearts turned newlyweds!
A special thank you to Jerome Braga of Studio1923 who perfectly captured the wedding in a way only he can do! His images speak for themselves.
On the morning of the wedding, Nicole and the ladies, an entourage of 14 women, all beautified under the artistic hands of Tonya and Susan from Naomi Martinez Salon. Nicole wore a custom gown, created by New York designers Birnbaum & Bullock. She couldn't have possibly been any more radiant than she was, just glowing. While Nicole and the ladies were sipping mimosas, laughing and chatting, Bobby and his guys spent the morning enjoying the sunshine and the pool before getting ready for the ceremony.
The insanely talented Kat and her team from KD&J Botanica created bouquets and bouts for the bridal party that were chic, modern and vibrant, perfect for such a stylish couple and their bridal party!
Up the street from the Saybrook Point Inn, the ceremony was held at St. John Roman Catholic Church. Guests arrived via the vintage trolley from Double A Transportation. At the Church, wreaths graced the doors, and dendrobium orchid clusters dressed the pews. Guests were given ceremony programs with eggplant covers and bright green accents designed and created by us. A string ensemble from Wildwood Groups played in the background.
Following the ceremony, the bridal party, family, and friends made their way back to the patio at the Saybrook Point Inn for cocktail hour. A harvest table with a burlap runner was topped with various fresh floral and fruit decor, including grapes, herbs, artichokes and lanterns. Miniature terra cotta pots filled with moss served as escort card holders. Cocktail tables were dressed with eggplant linens and lemongrass green ceramic pots held clusters of antiqued hydrangea in ivory and purple.
The ballroom was magical. The space was transformed with fruitwood chivari chairs, elegant ivory ribbon taffeta linens, taupe irish linen napkins with custom eggplant edging, wine colored ribbon detail with fresh rosemary sprigs, and colored champagne flutes and water goblets. Kat created low, full, lush arrangements which varied by each table. They sat in pressed cork containers and were accented with candles, herbs, and grains. Each table was named with a different wine, perfect for the Wine Country Villa theme of the reception.
Creative Cakes by Donna wowed by creating a four tiered dark green fondant confection, with deep purple ribbon edging and elaborate sugar flowers and petals delicately scattered across the cake. It tasted as incredible as it looked!
Nicole and Bobby shared their first dance to Michael Buble's, "The Best is Yet to Come". The toasts which followed were touching and emotional, and quite a bit comical as well. With a couple who have known each other for so much of their lives, it is only natural that there be so much to say! I always love this peek into couple's lives and hearing the words from their friends and loved ones.
Guests danced the night away, under the direction of one of our fav DJs, Rob at Standing Ovations. Cinematographer, Matt Fink from Digital Media Odyssey was on hand to capture the entire day on film, we can't wait to see what he has to share!
Nicole and Bobby, we loved getting to know you both, working with you to plan your beautiful wedding and design your wedding stationery. Your love for each other is so pure and so true, and the love of your family and friends was glaring. Always surround yourselves with love and you will always be graced with the happiness I saw in your eyes on your wedding day!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Congratulations Paul and Krystal!
Photo credit: Carla Ten Eyck - swing over to her blog and check out the e-pic awesomeness!
Well just 2 months shy of 2 years ago, Lindsay and I sat down with Paul and Krystal (the powerhouse fotography duo from Studio Foto!) to share in the joy of their engagement and discuss their early thoughts on their wedding to come. They knew right away - 10.10.10 would be the day they tie the knot - celebrating their 10 plus years together and many, many, more to come!
Paul and Krystal were taking a brisk December hike up one of their favorite mountains, which also happens to be one of my husband's and my favorite mountains, Mt. Monadnock in New Hampshire, when Paul bent on one knee to propose to the love of his life, Krystal. As they retold the story to us, you could feel the sheer love and their excitement, I get chills just thinking of it.
Special Thanks to Jacklyn from Jag Studios for capturing this unforgettable moment for Paul and Krsytal.
Paul and Krystal have been working countless hours, months, and nearly 2 years to make their wedding celebration a true reflection of themselves and their story. With vintage nods, a harvest undertone and the slightest touches of the old west, I have no doubt, that it is going to be incredible, the details are going to be insane, and we can not wait to come back and share all of it with you!
Stay tuned!
Lindsay and Talia
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Carolyn and Jamie tie the knot at the New Haven Lawn Club!
All pretty, pretty photos courtesy of the fabulous Amanda of Orchard Cove Photography.
I first met with Carolyn and her hip mom Kate last year when Carolyn was newly engaged and brimming full of soft and feminine ideas. Carolyn and Jamie are quite possibly the cutest couple ever, and we sought to create a wedding that suited both their personalities. We scoured along the East Coast for a perfect venue and ultimately selected the New Haven Lawn Club because as in Carolyn's own words . . . "When I saw the huge art deco chandeliers, wall sconces and giant, breathtaking mirror over the fireplace that ties into the look of the chandeliers, I was sold." I have actually known Carolyn for quite some time and I could not imagine a more fitting venue for her ladylike soiree.
The minute her venue was set, Carolyn purchased what every vendor at her wedding proclaimed "the most amazing gown ever" from the lovely ladies at The White Dress by the Shore. With this feminine and whimsical Melissa Sweet dotted frock in mind, we designed every facet of her wedding. From her lighthearted and feather accented bouquet, to tiny dots on her letterpress stationery suite, to her reception decor, this dreamy dress served as the central inspiration and was carried over and over.
On Saturday, May 15, 2010, an incredibly beautiful early spring day, Carolyn and Jamie and their respective posh parties prepped at swanky Study Hotel in New Haven. Hair and make-up were provided by Tonya and Candice of Naomi's Studio and Salon. Carolyn's softly side gathered hair was adorned with a fabulous feather and cage veil also purchased at The White Dress, and on her feet were sparkly Jimmy Choo shoes. Ladies wore celery colored Kathlin Argirios (The White Dress), which were the perfect complement. The guys wore classic tuxes, our favorite! Marcy Green of Dragonfly Event provided the swoonworthy flowers, featuring sweet combinations of blush, green and ivory with a variety of textures. A first sighting followed at the Yale Campus.
Carolyn and Jamie wed in the late afternoon as sunbeams bounced about them and candles flickered softly on the ballroom's mantle and were further reflected by the grand mirror behind. Chairs were festooned with whimsical ribboned kissing balls. Millennium Music accompanied the ceremony and as always, did a flawless job. Following the ceremony, cocktail hour took place in the Main Dining Room which Marcy decorated with peonies and her own crystal collection. Guests had a wonderful time milling indoors and out while pianist Tom Ciancia played light and jazzy tunes in the background.
For the reception, the Ballroom was turned into an evening garden party with celadon linens, white wash chairs, and a variety of high candelabra, low trophy urns and multiple grouping centerpieces. Silver beaded chargers and Swiss linen dot napkins accented each place setting and Sixpence provided all the paper. Linen and chair rentals were provided by BBJ and Party Rental. Creative Cakes by Donna created a lovely fondant confection, reminiscent of our stationery and floral designs and it sat proudly on a silver beaded stand. Pin spots and up-lighting by Shin Dig cast a warm glow about the room and brought the whole look together. DJ Rob Waldron kept the party going all night long and guests were treated to milk and cookie shooters to keep 'em dancing.
Carolyn and Jamie, it was wonderful working with you both and with Carolyn's mom Kate! It's apparent to all who meet you that you are kindred spirits. We wish you all the best in your life together!


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84. Dear Dr. Smith
I am a divorcee, got married when I was xx yrs old to a very abusive man. He was verbally and physically abusive. I was so affected by the abuse that his sleeping out and his cheating affected me less. As I matured I got the courage to leave him and immediately filed for a divorce on the grounds of the abuse. That was about 8 yrs ago. I am now xx yrs old and a Seventh Day Adventist for the past 3 yrs. I am fully aware of the Biblical grounds for remarriage and I often question if I should or can be remarried based on the reason I requested the divorce. I am confused and do not want to make a decision that will affect my relationship with God.
Dear Confused,
I am sorry to hear of your painful past relationship and I am happy you had the courage to end it. No one has the right to physically abuse another person, this was not God's intention when He said, "it is not good that the man should be alone, I will make him a helpmeet" (Gen 2:18) Even thought you filed for a divorce on the grounds of physical abuse, the marital relationship was also compromised by his adulterous behavior. Therefore, the issue here at stake is not on what grounds you filed for the divorce, but whether or not adultery was committed. If it is a proven fact that he was adulterous, then you are free indeed to re-marry again. If you choose to do so, it will not in any way affect your relationship with your God.
Yes, you do deserve better, however, be aware of the statistics that indicate that second and third marriages have a higher rate of failure that first time marriages. Therefore, I caution you to be very careful. Make sure that you both get professional pre-marital counseling even before setting a wedding date. That is, if you do plan to get married again. Be aware of all the implications of stepfamilies, do your homework carefully, and live on your knees.
I wish you God's greatest blessings and success in your personal and professional life.
Thanks for asking.
Dr. Smith

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NEW YORK -- The first impression was of an android warrior from a science- fiction movie, all armor and pads and 6 1/2 feet of sinew on top of a pair of jackboots with wheels. The February wind whipped through the doorway in which Michael Scott Gregory stood, silhouetted.
The stage door of the Gershwin Theatre has been a mystical portal in recent months, behind which one of the more unusual Broadway musicals -- and at $8 million certainly one of the more expensive -- in history has been taking shape. Gregory`s intimidating frame, towering above the crew milling in the corridor behind him, gave only a small hint as to why.
The show is Starlight Express, which composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has described -- with an astounding sense of understatement -- as ``only rock `n` roll.`` Actually, it`s a theatrical combination of the children`s tales The Little Train That Could and Cinderella that first appeared in a ``cheap`` London version for only $3 million.
Starlight is the second of a one-two punch this week that is hoped to bring some much-needed excitement back to Broadway. For last Thursday`s mammoth, $5 million Les Miserables and Starlight Express, the critics are merely incidental. The musicals have sold more than $13 million in advance tickets -- for performances into 1988.
Starlight opens tonight with Gregory, the pride of Fort Lauderdale`s original performing arts magnet school program, second-billed behind Andrea McArdle, who was Broadway`s original Annie. They are two among 27 in the cast, unheralded at the moment because all the attention for Starlight Express has been focused on its physical enormity.
In order to tell a story about trains, with people dressed in armor plate for roles from locomotive to caboose, director Trevor Nunn had the idea of putting actors on roller skates for the London production. That required building a roller rink. At the Gershwin, that required ripping out the first 10 rows of seats as well as its giant stage. Set designer John Napier chopped out another 20 feet of the theater`s walls on either side of the proscenium for McArdle, Gregory and the other performers to swoop down on the audience at speeds of greater than 30 mph.


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Today, businesses spend a lot of money on advertising to get customers and build relationship with them. Do you ever think – What do your customers think about "YOU"? Are your customers feeling the love from your business?
"Everything start with the CUSTOMER." — June Martin
So, its your job to provide the great customer experience to keep your customers happy.
"Always remember if you don't take care of your customers, SOMEONE else will."
Here is an exact definition of customer service:
What is Customer Service?
"Customer service is the act of taking care of the customer's needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and assistance before, during, and after the customer's requirements are met." – Study
5 Things Great Companies Do For CUSTOMERS!
1. Know their products
2. Know their customers
3. Commit to quality service
4. Always help customers when they need it.
5. Always provide what they promise.
Customer service is not a department, it's everyone's job. In order to provide great customer service, every employee of your company matters; they all contribute. Whether an employee is part of your sales team interacting with customers face to face/phone-to-phone or he's a designer to make sure the website works well and describe your products/service very well.
"Customer service shouldn't just be A department, it should be the entire company."
– Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos
You don't need to be perfect, you just have to take care of them and fix things when they go wrong.
"When customers share their story, they're not just sharing pain points. They're actually teaching you how to make your product, service, and business better. Your customer service organization should be designed to efficiently communicate those issues." – Kristin Smaby, "Being Human is Good Business"
Here are some statistics to get more insight about customer service:
Customer Service Statistics
78% of consumers have bailed on a transaction or not made an intended purchase because of a poor service experience.
On average, loyal customers are worth up to 10 times as much as their first purchase.
It takes 12 positive experiences to make up for one unresolved negative experience.
82% of consumers have stopped doing business with a company because of bad customer service. – Zendesk
Email is a critical medium for online customer service. 94% of all online retailers provide email customer service and 27% of email inquires are answered incorrectly.
Knowledge of the product is more important than speed when emailing a customer, so do everything in your power to get it right the first time, every time. (Source: Zak Stambor, Internet Retailer, 2010)
The only thing more important than response time and personalization is the quality of your response. Go the extra mile to resolve questions in a single email.
Employees only ask for the customer's name 21% of the time, says Contact Point's Client Research Study.
32% of social media users who contact a brand expect a response within 30 minutes, and 42% expect a response within 60 minutes. – Survey by The Social Habit
Happy customers delivers a big and predictable — return on investment: Happy customers, on average, tell 9 people about their experiences.
It's 6 to 7 times more costly to attract a new customer than it is to retain an existing one.
E-commerce Statistics: The key reasons for abandoning online purchases are:
Unexpected delivery costs (70%).
Lack of information about the product, service or delivery (56%).
Website difficult to navigate or can't find what i'm looking for (46%).
Complicated registration process (38%).
Want to ask a question – can't find the answer (37%).
Top two reasons for customer loss:
Customers feel poorly treated.
Failure to solve a problem in a timely manner.
(Source: Customer Experience Impact Report by Harris Interactive/RightNow, 2010)
"Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning." – Bill Gates
Toll Free Number for Delivering Good Customer Experience
Toll free number service helps you to deliver good customer service. Your customers can reach you when they have any query without paying a penny. Improve customer satisfaction by being available to take their call. You will never miss a call and it shows you care your customers. We can say,
Toll Free Number = Care Your Customers
What is Toll Free Number?
Toll free numbers are numbers which allow customers to contact a company, business or indivisual at no cost. Customers can able to make a call to you & ask their queries and they don't have to pay for the call.
Toll free number can play a vital role in attracting new customers. Here are some toll-free number statistics:
Toll Free Number Statistics
Many research studies have found that a toll free number can improve sales by 30%.
61% of shoppers still prefer to receive assistance over the phone. Source – Econsultancy
Vanity numbers had a 75.4% higher recall rate than regular 1800 number.
75% of customers believe it takes too long to reach a live agent.
Studies shows that, people respond 30% more to an advertisement with a toll free number.
Vanity phone numbers were 33% more likely to drive clicks in mobile ads than their generic counterparts. – Study by RingBoost
By 2020, the customer will manage 85% of the relationship with an enterprise without interacting with a human. (Gartner Research)
A productive ad featuring a 1-800 Vanity phone number can generate a response rate of 30% or better.
Consumers have a 57.6% Average Higher Recall Rate of Vanity 800 Numbers over URLs.
I hope you enjoyed this post. Do you have any thoughts on the state of customer service? Please share them with us in the comment box below! We'd love to hear from you.


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Angry parents voiced their concerns tonight about the sentence given two people who worked for the water department in south suburban Crestwood.
Frank Scaccia and Theresa Neubauer both got two years probation.
They were convicted of lying to environmental regulators about what was really in the water.
Federal prosecutors say Crestwood used tainted well water which can cause cancer.
After court, two parents said the water made their son sick.
A lawyer for one of the convicted workers expressed sympathy for the sick boy, but added that no one knows for sure that the water is making people sick.


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Will conditions that kept Progressives home when many Independents shifted back to the GOP in 2010 still exist in 2012?
I was struck recently by a poll of Wisconsin voters that showed 53% supported the unions on the issue of collective bargaining. This is clearly at odds with Governor Scott Walker's contentions that what he was doing in addressing the state's budget crisis, including the removal of collective bargaining for union workers, was what the people of Wisconsin expected of him when they elected him. Other than proposing cutting state employee wages and benefits, there was never anything in his campaign platform about busting the balls of unions there by depriving them of their collective bargaining rights.
This fact then led me to my next thought which asks the question, "How did Tea Party-type candidates really get elected over their Republican primary foes and go on to beat the Democrat in some races?" For the Libertarian strain in American politics it is believed they have touched a nerve with the American people and I think that's true but only to a point. The part that isn't true and that the GOP is trying to hype is their narrative that promotes corporate wealthy interest in this country are "what the American public wants".
But if the polls around the country on the issues raised by the GOP are any indication of "what the people want" then one has to ask, what are Republican's smoking and where can I get it without driving to California.
Other "Tea Party" issues that are unpopular with the American public are those that want to cut or remove all social welfare programs, including Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid. Not one poll I have seen supports such notions. In fact, a recent Gallup poll shows most Americans support what true Libertarians and their adopted GOP Party oppose. Other than supporting cuts in foreign aid, those polled showed they supported Education, Social Security and Medicaid/Medicare by large margins. They even support by a 6% difference the funding for the arts and sciences; that liberal cause that funds among other things, NPR and PBS.
Other polls also conflict with the GOP view of American preferences.
- A Bloomberg national poll shows that only a third of Americans supported keeping the lower tax rates for the highest earners.
- 60% in a Gallup poll believe their representatives should agree to a compromise budget plan rather than shutting down the government
- 67% of those polled are dissatisfied about the size and influence of major corporations
So how did the values of ultra conservatives win in states where traditionally social conscience Democrats have had strong backing? My theory is that the time was ripe for a change in politics-as-usual following the Great Recession of 2008. The straw that broke the camels back for many was the bailing out of failed financial institutions while middle class workers were laid off in droves. The feeling of abandonment by their government while being viewed as propping up wealthy enterprises that normally disdain government interference was taken as a step too far for people on both sides of the political spectrum to tolerate.
This anger was quickly conveyed by Ron Paul supporters who represent the Libertarian view in this country but was quickly echoed by others. Seeing an opportunity to regroup from their miserable failures at the polls, Republican strategists made overtures to these supporters and were pressed to align with them by wealthy corporate interest that had heretofore supported many in the GOP. The Tea Party was an off-shoot of this initial reaction which fulminated after Obama became President and was seen giving more money to Big Business by propping up the auto industry and then spending billions to jump-start the economy with his stimulus package.
The forming of the Tea Party identity can be traced to early protest following Obama's inauguration by Libertarians and conservative Republicans who coalesced as a unit to oppose government-funded programs of any kind. It was sustained by concerted efforts of billionaires David and Charles Koch who helped form the astroturf group, Americans for Prosperity. The ability to sustain this anger was fueled by high unemployment rates and watching Wall Street rebound while giving healthy bonuses to the very executives that created the economic fiasco which created high levels of unemployment.
Obama and the Democrats efforts to stimy the escalating unemployment went unnoticed by many voters as did the reimbursement of bailed out banks and auto manufacturers. Their successful efforts to fix health care reform in this country was falsely and deliberately painted as socialized medicine that would create "death panels" and take people's health insurance away from them. An angry population that was literally misinformed and naive about the political realities reacted as corporate interests had hoped and kicked out many Democrats and perceived "moderate" Republicans who supported those social programs that the GOP now claims most Americans find adverse.
So one can only hope that as the lies and distortions are revealed, generated by many on the Right, those voters whose "misery level" affected their critical thinking skills in the 2010 election will come around in 2012 and correct the changes that installed agents for corporate interests Not that all Democrats are guiltless of this themselves but the public would be hard pressed to find any who support abolishing the institutions of Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid or opposing health care reform and properly funding the nation's educational system.
What the American people really wanted then and want now is a change in the status quo. In 2010 this need created choices that wrongly removed people who were more likely to promote the voters' own interests. The short attention span of most Americans and the vulnerability to being swept up by emotional issues that demonize good and decent people is the factor that has enabled a small wealthy elite to control elections; elections that put people in positions of power who answer not to their constituents, but to the real owners of this country – large corporations and financial institutions.
The only worry I have at this point is how effective will this corporate influence be on putting enough lipstick on their anti-government pig; to continue to influence enough voters that voting against their own interests are still somehow the right thing to do? Trick me once, shame on you; trick me twice, I must be a dumb-ass.
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September 29th, 2014
And so my time at Eminent Plaza is over and I never thought I would say this but I'm going to miss that place. I wished I had more time to paint. Big thanks to everyone involved especially to the guys from the RSC and Tact Space. Here are some pictures:
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Ernie Bond Curriculum Resource Center Renamed for Late Professor
SALISBURY, MD---Late Salisbury University Teacher Education professor Ernie Bond dedicated his life to exploring literature for children and young adults.
Now, his colleagues have honored him by renaming a specialized library in Conway Hall as The Ernie Bond Curriculum Resource Center.
Located on the second floor, the center is home to books for children and young adults, often used by students who want to become teachers. Special collections include an environmental section, featuring winners of the Green Earth Book Award, as well as books about Maryland and the Eastern Shore or by regional authors or illustrators. Bond donated a number of works to the Center's 14,000-item collection.
|Pictured, from left, are the sons (Nicholas and Nathan) and father (Alpha) of late SU Professor Ernie Bond at the renaming ceremony.
"President Janet Dudley-Eshbach and I believe this a wonderful, fitting tribute suggested by education faculty and others to remember Ernie's many contributions," said Dr. Diane Allen, SU's provost and senior vice president of academic affairs.
"If Ernie wasn't in his office you could find him in the CRC," said Dr. Patricia Dean, a close friend and colleague in the Teacher Education Department. "You could ask him any question about a topic or author and he would name a dozen books about it."
An internationally renowned expert in children's and young adult literature, Bond coordinated SU's annual Children's and Young Adult Literature Festival from 2002-2016. He helped select The Nature Generation's Green Earth Book Awards, the Outstanding International Children's Book Awards and the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. He was a member of The Children's Book Guild and United States Board on Books for Young Readers, and published the textbook Literature and the Young Adult Reader.
Bond passed away unexpectedly last fall.
Part of SU Libraries, the Ernie Bond Curriculum Resource Center supports the teaching, research and educational needs of Seidel School faculty, staff and students by maintaining materials relevant to their programs. Other campus and community members also use the center.
For more information, call 410-543-6030 or visit the SU website at www.salisbury.edu.


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Archtypes: sitcom characters
On October 21st at 19:30, Digital October and Wordshop will present a new master class aimed at the authors of online entertainment content, as well as those who would like to increase their professional qualifications in the fields of screenwriting and coming up with humor designed for a savvy audience. This time, we will be discussing archetypical sitcom heroes.
Archetypes are those ancient and universal symbols and prototypes that lie at the base of our culture and are handed down from generation to generation. The wicked stepmother, the good fairy, the beautiful stepdaughter, the noble thief – all of these archetypes are familiar to us from early childhood. We could round out this list with sitcom heroes: charming losers and bitches, materialistic people and womanizers, brains, morons, and many other archetypical images.
During this master class, we will discuss how to come up with sitcom characters using classic archetypes, how to divvy up dramaturgical functions between them, and how to create ensembles and love triangles.
We will examine characters from the following cult sitcoms as examples:
- The Big Bang Theory;
- Silicon Valley;
- Accidentally on Purpose;
- Modern Family;
- The Middle;
- Friends.
This master class will be led by:
Anna Smolnyakova, who teaches the courses "How to Write a Sitcom" at Cinemotion Lab and "Series" at Wordshop. She is also the Creative Screenwriting Producer at YuTV.


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Why is the Talk to Me audiobook so essential?
Aug 19, 2014 | By: Stephanie Annessi
Even today when I have a reading assignment to complete or am reading for pleasure, I will read it aloud to myself when possible. This helps me understand the content of the reading in the best way possible. The combination of reading the words on the page and listening to the spoken words helps me become more engaged and retain more information. This has been the case since I was a little girl first learning to read.
The Talk to Me audiobook is an essential piece of the Through My Window project because there are many children who struggle with reading independently, perhaps due to a learning disability or a native language other than English. It would be absolutely unacceptable for our project team to ignore these issues, and the audiobook was created specifically to address issues such as these.
When children are able to hear the novel as they follow along in the text, they become more engaged in the story due to the fact that they can hear character voices. This increases their enthusiasm in most cases. At younger ages, it has been said that children's listening comprehension levels are significantly higher than their reading comprehension skills.
Often, when a child struggles with reading independently, they can get easily frustrated which places a negative light upon reading. An audiobook helps to encourage a positive attitude about reading because it helps to remove some of that frustration. It helps the child to make connections between words they hear and written words, helping with pronunciation. If the child is still learning how to read, an audiobook can provide a model of what a fluent reader sounds like. For example, the child can learn where pauses and emphases come in different kinds of sentences and this helps with the pacing of their reading.
Having the audiobook option for these children -- for all children -- allows learners to enjoy what they are not yet able to read independently while further developing their reading comprehension skills.
Listen to the Talk to Me audiobook!
Note: Stephanie graduated from Smith College in May 2014 and has launched her professional engineering career. Team Through My Window misses her terribly, as she was a major contributor to the project and a wonderful colleague. We wish her the very best of luck in her new endeavors!


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4th place in Send Off/Departure
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Wedding photographer Artem Pitkevich, was awarded 4th place for photo 1203786 in the Send Off/Departure category for the WPJA's 2013 Q2 Contest.
- Nicely seen. Looking away from the moment let the photographer find the moment and put it in context including nice additional information.


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text: Okay...here it is...the "I Had To Cut My Hair In Order To Be A Weather Anchor" haircut. It has been a long time coming. I go live on the BYU Daily News on Monday, so I definitely waited until the LAST minute. Our News Director said that shoulder-length hair will not only be encouraged, but also enforced. So, I gave in. People in the Broadcast program have asked, "Do you want the date or do you want the job?" My response, "Why can't I have both?!" For now, four hours and four inches later, looks like I chose the job.


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"Exploring New Worlds in Space"
The broad goals of World Space Week Celebrations are the following;
The week long celebrations are coordinated by UN with the support of Space Week International Association and local coordinators in various countries, based on a theme declared by World Space Week Association (WSWA), every year. The WSW event organisers are encouraged to explore, develop and apply this theme in all the programmes conducted throughout the week. It fosters international cooperation in Space outreach and education, focusing on the contributions to the betterment of mankind
The theme of World Space Week 2017"Exploring New Worlds in Space", is a forward looking theme that serves to inspire the World. The prime focus is on astrobiology missions like New Horizons, Engineering marvels like Lockheed Martin's Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and revolutionary space technology projects such as Space X. It also give emphasis on other entities with a vision for exploration and utilization of extraterrestrial resources, such as metals from meteoroids &asteroids, water from the Moon, and unlimited solar energy in Earth orbit.
In Kerala, World Space Week is celebrated every year under the auspices of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) and ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU), Thiruvananthapuram, since 2001. During WSW, events and educational programmes with special focus on Space are organised within and outside VSSC, based on the theme declared by UN


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To be honest - until recently, I never thought much about food allergies. Neither my husband or myself have them - nor does our 2 year old .... so when little H broke out in FULL body eczema at 2 weeks old and the doctor said it must be a "food allergy" -- my life changed. I panicked a bit.
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L. Benjamin Rolsky In no uncertain terms, one could argue that "the personal is the political" established the epistemic foundations for what we today call the Culture Wars.
Tag Archives: American Culture
Remembering Prince
Mark Hulsether If music or group religious rituals can change the world—and I think at times they can—then the world changed during this performance.
Maybe It's Colbert's Fault
Stephanie Brehm Supporters claim Trump does not mean everything he said on the campaign trail; that he will not do half of the abhorrent things he spewed. But do they believe that in part because our comedians, the funny, ironic truth-tellers were for so long invested in perpetuating truthiness?
7 Questions for Amir Hussain
Amir Hussain I've always been fascinated by the life and work of Hank Williams Sr. . . the most underrated American theologian of the 20th century.
Staking Monsters: Killing the Racist Trope in Horror and Reality
Kelly J. Baker How do we create monsters? And ultimately, how do we destroy them?
How the Ouija board got its sinister reputation
Joseph P. Laycock By now, most have vague notions of the Ouija board horror narrative, in which demonic spirits communicate with – even possess – kids…The Ouija board, however, didn't always have this sinister reputation.
7 Questions for Elizabeth Drescher
Elizabeth Drescher . . . what constitutes "religion" and the "spiritual" for most people often has little in common with what scholars study and demographers track.
Bonnaroo Spirituality and Collective Effervescence
Scott Muir Bonnaroovians overwhelmingly endorse the notion that the festival is a sacred collective experience.
Yee-haw! Guns and Civil Religion in Texas
William B. Parsons Which brings us to guns. There are many, many reasons why campus carry is a bad idea.
Seven Questions for Erin A. Smith: What Would Jesus Read?
Erin A. Smith I purposely excluded sacred scriptures from the study, because I wanted to investigate the messy relay between the commercial and the transcendent.


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Understanding that administrators have different professional development needs than teachers, the Center for STEM Education is offering three unique sessions for participants in administrative or leadership roles during it's 2017 STEM Leadership Summit. These ssssions have been chosen to benefit those working to build STEM programs in their schools and districts, covering such issues as math achievement, new evaluation systems, and Computer Science. The summit will include a panel of principals discussing STEM-related issues and solutions, STEM resources for administrators and leaders, plus plenty of opportunity for networking and sharing between participants.
Featured Sessions
Rigorous Math Matters – E3 Alliance
Research shows rigorous math matters! Presenters will discuss a statewide analysis conducted by E3 Alliance that shows high school math enrollment patterns predict post-secondary completion, when taking into account prior math achievement and poverty. The research will also show inequities in math acceleration practices in middle school, even for the most prepared students. Panelists engaged in a regional effort to address inequities in mathematics and post-secondary achievement will discuss the intersection of district policies and college readiness and provide concrete recommendations regarding mathematics teacher professional development and early course taking policies that your school or district could replicate.
Amy Wiseman, Ph.D. – Director of Research Studies, E3 Alliance
Christine Bailie, M.P.Aff. – Deputy Director, P-16 Strategic Initiatives, E3 Alliance
More information about E3 Alliance
Capacity-Building from Within Using T-TESS, T-PESS and SLOs
Professional educators, teachers and leaders, can use the new Texas evaluation systems (T-TESS, T-PESS & SLO) to develop their capacity and set meaningful goals to enhance their practice. The three systems are designed to work in concert to 1) promote continuous growth, 2) guide reflection to improve effectiveness, 3) provide professional development opportunities and 4) improve professional quality. In this session, we will explore how to leverage these systems as a means for transforming our approach to professional development to one that is driven from within.
Lori Einfalt, Ph.D. – LCM Consulting
Criss Wakefield, M.Ed. – LCM Consulting
Mary Kimmins, M.Ed. – LCM Consulting
More information about Student Learn Objectives (SLO)
Building an Inclusive K-12 Computer Science Pipeline
Computer Science related fields are a growing part of the economy and a great source of future careers for today's students, but Texas schools have struggled to keep up with the growing demand for CS in schools due to a shortage of CS certified teachers. Texas schools also have to deal with lingering perceptions that discourage female, Hispanic, and African American students from taking Computer Science courses, barring them from these career paths. Building a CS pipeline means taking a multi-pronged approach to address the issues of teacher shortages through certification programs and professional development, while addressing inclusion through the use of innovative curriculums and industry partnerships to reach underrepresented students. This session will help school and district leaders understand the K-12 computer science landscape in Texas and the resources they can access to build in inclusive CS program.
Carol Fletcher, Ph.D. – Deputy Director, Center for STEM Education
More information about WeTeach_CS
2017 STEM Leadership Summit Agenda (Click image to view larger)
When – Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Where – Renaissance Austin Hotel – Austin, TX
Cost – $200 per participant
Registration Deadline – June 20, 2017
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