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Master Instructor Team - North & South America
United States
United States
Angela Amedio
New York
Angela's passion for Spinning® began more than 10 years ago when she took her very first class. During her journey from rider to Master Instructor, Angela turned this powerful program into a fitness career. In 2012, she and her husband opened the Saratoga Cycling Studio, a licensed Spinning® studio in Saratoga Springs, New York. Each year, the studio proudly hosts the Tour de Cure charity event and has raised over $20,000 to help fight diabetes.
Joey Adams
Joey Adams is a thirty year veteran of the health and fitness industry and has been a Master Instructor for indoor cycling for fifteen of those years. He holds a Bachelor's in Physical Education, a Master's in Exercise Science, and a Post-Bacculaureate in Education. He is an elementary educator at the Shelburne Community School and owner of Intelligent Fitness, a business that assesses and coaches human performance. Joey specializes in making the science cycling and fitness accessible and applicable to the individual to help them unlock their full potential by getting their performance on target and making the most of their time! He is a Spinning® Master Instructor and a Power Specialist Master Instructor for the Spinpower™ program. He gleefully resides in Shelburne with his wife and stays in shape living the Vegan lifestyle and causing mischief with his wife and two curious children.
Heather Anderson-Santin
New York
Heather Anderson-Santin, MS, RD, CDN, CNSC, CSSD is a Registered Dietitian, ACE certified personal trainer and AFAA certified group exercise professional who has been teaching and training clients in the New York Metropolitan Area since 1999. She holds a BS in Broadcasting and Film from Boston University and a Masters in Nutrition from Stony Brook University. Heather has worked at some of the most prestigious hospitals in the New York Area including Columbia University Medical Center as well as working with recreational athletes as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She holds additional specialty certifications in Kickboxing and is a 200RYT in Yoga. Heather is the owner of a private practice dedicated to an inclusive approach to fitness, wellness and nutrition in Queens, New York where she lives with her family.
Terri Arends
As a multi-faceted fitness professional, Terri Arends promotes well being through group exercise to boost member retention, and customer satisfaction. Terri serves as the Group Exercise Director at the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas. She holds a Masters Degree in Sport Management and is certified through NASM, IFTA, Kettlebell Concepts and is trained in many other group exercise specialty certifications. Terri is a well known presenter on the national fitness front at WSSC, DCAC and Can Fit Pro. As a Master Instructor for Spinning, Terri puts fitness to work at the Dallas JCC by creating group exercise programs that not only get results for clients but also strives to deliver programming that embraces the spirit of community.
Pam Blum
Pam is a highly accomplished Group Fitness Leader with more than 25 years of background rich in knowledge, experience and a dedication to wellness. Her current passion is primarily teaching yoga, Spinning®, TRX® and Resist-a-Ball® helping to guide clients through classes or sessions that provide opportunities to, "explore how truly magnificent and mysterious our bodies really are; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually." She has a special affection for beginners, obese or deconditioned clients and those with chronic pain because it's never too late to start to move and there are always options available to choose to feel better in our bodies and in our lives. Pam is an AFAA and ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor, Spinning® Master Instructor and Master Trainer for Resist-a-Ball®, System Level 1 Power Pilates® Instructor and has recently completed Yoga Teacher 500 level certification in the Pranakriya tradition with an emphasis in Yoga Therapy. She is also a Power Specialist Master Instructor for the Spinpower™ program. She very much enjoys her role as Director of Programming for Evolutions in Annapolis and for Anne Arundel Medical Center, sincerely jumping at the challenge of coordinating instructors, participants, preference, class times and predicting trends to keep everyone fresh, happy and actively pursuing their personal fitness and professional goals. When not in the studio, Pam prefers quiet times contemplating, reading, chillaxing with her family and friends, or meandering out west with her husband.
Colleen Broersma
Colleen is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, Group Exercise and Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer in addition to being a Master Instructor for the Spinning Program. In her more than 20 years in the Health and Fitness Industry, she has directed fitness and wellness programs for hospitals, community recreation centers and private health clubs.
Concurrent with her program coordination she has been an instructor trainer, offering continuing education and certification preparation courses to group exercise instructors and personal trainers since 1986. She currently owns FITQUEST Inc. a mind body training studio in Fort Collins, Colorado. Her life long quest is to assist others with exploring their own personal potential.
John Cargill
It all began with competitive swimming up through high school. After years of hiatus and a sedentary lifestyle, John reclaimed his fitness base via the world of triathlon; however, it was not until he earned his Spinning® certification in 2006 that he truly constructed a viable aerobic base. For this he is quite grateful, as he now enjoys a career as a coach and personal trainer; not to mention very gratifying experiences as a sprint and 70.3 triathlete, open water swimmer, and distance runner primarily at the 5K and 13.1 distances. He is especially privileged, though, to be an MI representing Illinois and to share the gift of the Spinning® program with all who will receive it. His certifications other than the Spinning® program include NASM-CPT, NCSF-CPT, ACE-CPT, and AFAA group exercise. Other passions include vocal music (the breathing techniques of which he has integrated into his coaching style), constant learning, and serving God by serving others.
Kimberly Corr
Kim resides in Milwaukee, WI where she is a Personal Trainer at her own studio Corr Customized Fitness, LLC. She is certified through NASM, ACE, and AFAA. Kim also holds a B.A. in Speech Communications. Her professional background includes many years in public speaking. Prior to her certification with the Spinning® program, she was a Corporate Trainer for a large national healthcare company.
Stacey Davis
As an avid cyclist, Stacey competes in endurance and cross country mountain bike racing as well as road, cyclocross, and adventure racing. She holds group exercise certifications from AFAA and ACE as well as a personal training certification from AFAA. As an employee of the Birmingham YMCA Association, Stacey teaches and manages the Spinning program, Bodypump, and Gravity Training Systems. In addition, she works as a bike salesperson and ride leader for Cahaba Cycles and is a board member for the local mtb association, B.U.M.P.
Caroline Dawson
New York
A Master Instructor for the Spinning program and certified fitness professional since 1992, Caroline has worked with some of the top fitness professionals in creating new programs and services. She currently holds NASM, ACE and AFAA certifications and Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Business Administration. Caroline teaches group exercise classes for Town Sports International in NYC, is a Master Trainer for Instructor Toolbox and consults fitness industry leaders under the business name cadawson.com.
Shannon Derby
Shannon is passionate about cycling on the road, the trails and indoors with the Spinning Program. At her club, Mountain's Edge Fitness Center in Boulder, Colorado Shannon is the "go to gal." She's the Fitness Director, instructs all types of classes and runs her private training business, Fitness In Balance.
Shannon enjoys organizing her club's cycling team "Riders on the Edge" and participating in many of the local Colorado races and group events. Shannon has 2 degrees from the University of Colorado, a BS in Kinesiology and a BA in Psychology.
Puracelia Diaz
Puerto Rico
A Master Instructor for the Spinning program, AFAA & Isat Certified Fitness Instructor and 12 year veteran in the Fitness Industry. Puracelia holds a bachelor degree in Physical Education. She is a competitive duathlete in Puerto Rico, and two time Puerto Rican duathlon champion in 2002. She is head coach for 3 sports teams in her school, and specializes in 800m,1500m,3k, and 10k distance races.
Joe Dugan
New Jersey
Joe has been in the fitness industry and associated with Spinning since 1997. He is an ACE and AFAA Certified Fitness Instructor. Joe is a Wealth Advisor with Morgan Stanley and resides in southern New Jersey with his wife, Enita, and their son, Colin.
Sabrina Fairchild
Sabrina is a Master Instructor for the Spinning® and Bodyblade® programs, a certified Yoga Link instructor, and both an ACE and ACSM certified fitness instructor. Sabrina also holds a Health Science teaching credential and masters in Physical Education. Her fitness career began in 1983 and she has been a CEC provider since 1994. She currently teaches physical education at Butte Community College and California State University, Chico in Northern California.
Michael Ferrante
A Master Instructor for the Spinning program, Michael is a veteran endurance athlete and cyclist. He holds group exercise certifications from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and is also a licensed USA Cycling Coach. He has competed in many cycling, running and triathlon events including the U.S. Ironman Championships and 70.3 Half Ironman races, the Mt. Washington running and cycling climbs and numerous sanctioned individual and team time trial races.
Danielle Foster
A road and mountain bike racer, adventure racer and triathlete, Danielle has been a provider of cycling-specific continuing education for the last 17 years. As a presenter, Danielle has been actively teaching at various conferences, as well as clubs/performance centers across the US and Europe. As a Master Instructor for Mad Dogg Athletics/Spinning, she trained thousands of instructors across North America in the Spinning Program. She was employed at Saris Cycling Group as a Power Training Specialist, utilizing CycleOps Power Tap technology. She and the team at Saris helped pave the way for education in training with power not only for USA Triathlon and USA Cycling coaches and athletes, but for the next generation of 'uber educated' indoor cycling instructors.This has led her back to Spinning as a Power Specialist Master Instructor for the new Spinning Ion bike and Spinpower™ education program. She is owner of Fitness Blueprint, a mobile metabolic testing company, performing VO2Max testing for athletes all over the country. Danielle trains for Nordic Walking by Fittrek, and is TRX, Lebert Training Systems, Pilates and AFAA certified. She has been in the health and fitness industry, weight loss and personal training arena for 27 years. Danielle has headed the First Step Weight Loss Program at The Natatorium in Ohio, and can be seen most days of the week in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, training clients in hiking, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, running, cycling, and TRX. Her educational background is in communications from the University of Florida. She resides in Ohio and directs the CycleOps Power Training Center at The Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
Holly Gebel
A Master Instructor for the Spinning Program, and an ACE and AFAA certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, Holly holds a Bachelors degree in Marketing Management and Business Administration. Holly is also a marathon runner.
Brooke Hayward
Brooke is the Fitness Program Coordinator for the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa and is a Master Trainer for the Spinning® and Bodyblade® Programs. She has worked in the fitness industry for 18+ years and is certified through ACSM, ACE, AFAA and IFTA. Experience includes Regional Coordinator for the Silver Sneakers Program, providing education and training for Senior Fitness Instructors. Brooke is featured in several fitness and cycling videos and has completed four legs of the 2005 Tour de France.
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Hoffmann
Lizzy has always been fascinated by human movement. She became a professional ballet/modern dancer when she was in her teens, and has danced for dance companies in the United States and abroad. She earned her degree in Dance/Music/Choreography/Kinesiology from the University of South Florida. She joined the Spinning family in 1996, and became the Spinning MI for France shortly after moving there with her husband in 1999. Lizzy now lives in North Carolina with her awesome husband and two chocolate labs, where she owns a Yoga studio called Urban Bliss, focusing on Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour teacher trainings.
Linda Howard
A Spinning® Master Instructor since 2003, Linda has been working in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years, holding positions from aerobics instructor to club manager with Bally Total Fitness and LA Fitness. Currently Linda is a medical sales consultant and teaches Spinning classes at various facilities in the Tampa Bay area.
Dawn Juarez
A Master Instructor for the Spinning program, Dawn has spent three plus decades in the fitness industry. She holds a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science in addition to a B.S. in Psychology. An avid mountain biker and road cyclist, Dawn is a licensed USA Cycling Coach, NASM certified Personal Trainer, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, and team member of Bat City Cycling. Dawn resides in Austin, Texas where she splits her professional fitness career with retail management.
Jeff Krabiel
Jeff has been an MI for Spinning since 1995. He is an ACE and AFAA certified group fitness instructor. He is a classroom teacher for preschool children with special needs. He has multiple teaching credentials and an MS in early childhood special education.
Joe Krasinskas
Joe Krasinskas is a fitness professional working in and around Washington, DC, as a Spinning® Instructor, Boot Camp Instructor, and Personal Trainer. While his athletic career started in track and field, Joe is now an avid triathlete, qualifying for the USA Triathlon Age Group Championships each year since 2012. He is certified by ACE as a Group Fitness Instructor and by AFAA as a Personal Fitness Trainer. Joe joined the Spinning Master Instructor team in 2014.
Luciana Marcial-Vincion
South Carolina
Luciana has a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and has been a Spinning® Master Instructor since 2000. She has been involved in fitness education, programming and management for over 20 years, holding multiple certifications in group fitness, personal training, and exercise testing. She is a dancer, actress, and singer as well as a choreographer for everything from hip-hop to musical theatre. Luciana has also worked in the music industry in New York City for International Creative Management, Inc., one of the largest talent agencies in the world. She resides in Charleston, SC and is co-owner of Charleston RIDE™, an exclusive Spinning® studio. In addition, she serves as the Team Manager for the global Spinning Master Instructor Team.
Nancy McCorry
New Jersey
Nancy has been teaching in the fitness industry for over 10 years. She is a certified Personal Trainer with ACE and an AFAA certified Group Exercise instructor. Nancy teaches for a large privately owned health club in Princeton, NJ, as well as for a TRX® Suspension Training® studio. She also enjoys her in-home personal training clientele. Nancy is a community ambassador for Lululemon Athletica.
Meg McNeely
A Master Instructor for the Spinning Program and ACE and AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor, Meg is also certified in Pilates through the PhysicalMind Institute and Peak Pilates. With over 20 years of cycling experience and an avid swimmer, she competes in road races, time trials, and triathlons. She is involved in advocating female cycling as well as coaching female cyclists in the southern Maryland area. She holds a B.S. in the Health Sciences and is an artist of various mediums.
Donna Minotti
Donna worked as a Health and Wellness Coordinator at a global corporation for more than twelve years. Being a physical fitness professional for more than 25 years, and having over 30 years of dance experience, Donna shares her passion for health and wellness with many. An adjunct faculty member, she teaches several accredited Pilates and MELT Method courses at Quinnipiac University. Donna is certified by the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America as a group fitness instructor. She holds personal trainer certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the American Exercise Council. Donna is certified by the C.H.E.K. Institute as a holistic Nutrition/Lifestyle Coach. Donna holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management from Southern Connecticut State University and a Master's of Science degree in Athletic Coaching Education from Ohio University.
Ralph Mlady
From Parma, OH, Ralph Mlady has been a member of the Master Instructor Team since 2007. He teaches at the Mandel Jewish Community Center and at Progressive Insurance. He has also taught Spinning Instructor Trainings and Continuing Education Workshops in the mid-west and along the east coast when and where they're needed.
Lisa Mona
A Master Instructor for the Spinning Program, Lisa has been a registered dietitian for 20 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in nutrition from the University of Iowa and a master's degree in nutrition from Texas Woman's University. A 16-year veteran of the fitness industry, she has directed group fitness programs for private health clubs. She is also an ACE and AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor. She currently is the Group Fitness and Spa Director at Element Fitness + Mind + Body in Lenexa, Kansas.
Anthony Musemici
New York
Anthony is a Master Instructor for the Spinning® program. He is an ACE, AFAA and NASM certified personal trainer as well as a former Category 4 competitive cyclist. Anthony has been in the fitness industry for 14 years and has trained athletes of every age. As a Master Instructor, Anthony has presented workshops and trainings all over North America as well on the fitness conference circuit. He is also a CrossFit Level 1 Coach and coaches at CrossFit Great Neck on Long Island. Other credentials include: NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach, Kettlebell Concept Level 1 and 2 Instructor, and TRX Group and Personal Trainer.
Jim Nugent
A Master Instructor for the Spinning® program, Jim is a certified personal trainer through the NASM, ACE and AFAA organizations. He is a firefighter for the city of Cincinnati. Jim is a former winner of multiple Ohio, national, and world BMX races. He has been involved in sports and fitness most of his life by competing in BMX, road and mountain bike events, as well as being a former wrestler and coach at the high school level. In addition, his involvement in the health club industry began about 10 years ago as a Spinning instructor. He has organized several two to three hour rides in the Cincinnati area.
Kari Peagle
A Master Instructor for the Spinning program, Kari has a B.S. degree in Pharmacy. She has been teaching as a fitness instructor for over a decade and she holds both personal training and instructor certifications with ACE and AFAA. Currently a coordinator and instructor for the Spinning program at World Gym, she is a personal trainer and pharmacist in Austin, Texas.
Lorey Pro
Lorey holds a master's degree in kinesiology and recreation, and certifications from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and YogaFit. She has over 18 years of experience in the fitness field as a program manager, group fitness instructor, personal trainer, NCAA track/cross country coach and conference presenter in the commercial, private, public, non-profit and university settings. Lorey's athletic background includes competitive running from 5K to marathon distance, duathlons, and triathlons. Currently, she is the Fitness Coordinator at the University of Arizona, and teaches various fitness classes in the Tucson area.
Tami Reilly
As a Master Instructor for the Spinning® program, Tami is a veteran in the fitness industry. She is also an E-RYT with Yoga Alliance, a Ugi® and Bodyblade® Master Instructor and is an ACE and AFAA certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Tami's full-time employment is at Quinnipiac University as the Associate Athletic Director for fitness and wellness. She works with the students and student-athletes to help foster wellness as a way of life.
Gina Resina
New Jersey
Making the leap from Spinning® enthusiast to Spinning instructor in 2003, Gina's passion for the "Original Indoor Cycling Program" led her to pursue, and ultimately achieve, a position on the Spinning Master Instructor Team. She holds certifications in Personal Training with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), as well as an AFAA Group Exercise Instructor certification. In addition, she is a certified instructor for Resist-A-Ball, BOSU Integrated Balance Training and TRX Training. She enjoys being physically active, especially through cycling, swimming, running and strength training. Gina currently trains clients and leads Spinning classes in New Jersey, where she continues to coach and inspire others in accomplishing their fitness goals through the Spinning Program.
Maryjo Ruckel
New York
Maryjo's educational background is in business, but she was so inspired by the fitness industry 15 years ago that she decided to change fields and become a fitness professional.
In conjunction with being a Spinning Master Instructor, she is a certified personal trainer, group exercise instructor and Pilates instructor for major fitness chains in New York on Long Island. Maryjo is a faculty educator for Town Sports International (TSI) in New York City, where she trains instructors in the Spinning program for New York Sports Club, Boston Sports Club, Philadelphia Sports Club and Washington Sports Club.
Maryjo holds certifications from the American Council on Exercise, the American Fitness and Aerobics Association, Stott Pilates and Powerhouse Pilates.
Javier Santín
New York
A Master Instructor for the Spinning program since 2010, Javier is a highly experienced International Fitness Presenter and Educator with over 15 years of experience in Personal Training, Sales, Communication, Fitness Management and Marketing. Originally from Madrid, Spain, he relocated to New York City in 2014. Javier has been the Fitness Director of some of the top brand Health Clubs in Spain, and holds a number of certifications in health and fitness such as ACE, AFAA and NASM. He is currently focused on his Fitness Education and Consulting business where he consults fitness industry leaders and entrepreneurs as well as new fitness instructors both in Europe and the US under the name of Santin Wellness Solutions. Javier has a background in competitive Martial Arts including Chinese Wu-Shu and Kick-Boxing, but is now pursuing cycling, running and swimming as a recreational Triathlete.
Scott Schlesinger
With over 13 years experience in the fitness industry, Scott is a Master Instructor for the Spinning program, and an ACE, ISSA and AFAA certified Personal Trainer. He is the co-creator of Synergy Circuit, which integrates several modalities of fitness into a high-powered, time-efficient workout. Scott has coordinated numerous charity rides for such causes as HIV, Leukemia, United Way, Hurricane Katrina Relief and the Lance Armstrong Foundation and is currently the Director of Spinning at Pinecrest Health & Fitness in Miami, FL.
Raquel Schmidt
New York
Raquel has been a certified ACE/AFAA Fitness Instructor since 1988, teaching hi/lo aerobics, step, hiphop, and body sculpting classes while still in high school. Currently, in addition to teaching Spinning, she also teaches yoga, cardio kickboxing, and bellydance. She also is a mat & reformer Stott certified Pilates instructor.
In 2004 she was selected to join a regional cycling team as a category 4 cyclist and went on to win gold medals in the New York State Criterium Championships (2005), New York State Time Trial Championships (2004), and a bronze medal in the New York State Road Racing Championships (2005). Internationally she has traveled to Europe (with bicycle in tow) to cheer Lance on to victories five and six and also rode several stages of the 2003 & 2004 Tour De France with local cycling enthusiasts.
Raquel holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of Buffalo and is a full time faculty member at the State University of New York College at Buffalo.
Peter Schwob
Peter is an avid cyclist and has competed in road races at the local, state, and national level. Educated at the University of Texas, Peter spent more than 20 years working in the non-profit performing arts for regional theaters and opera companies before making cycling and fitness a full time career. He holds group fitness certifications with AFAA, ACE, and TRX®. Peter is proud to work with the Kids on Wheels program in the public schools and the Urban Biker camp with the Oak Park Education Foundation. Peter joined the Spinning® Master Instructor team in 2015.
Angie Scott
Angie has been involved in the fitness industry for over 20 years. She has served as the Spinning Program Coordinator and Assistant Group Exercise Director at her local fitness facility. She is certified by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America as a personal trainer, and is ACE certified in Group Exercise. Angie assists several individuals with customized training programs through E-coaching. Angie is an avid road cyclist, participating in charity cycling events throughout the year. Her favorite ride is the QUALCOMM Million Dollar Challenge, where she cycles 650 miles over eight days from San Francisco to San Diego in order to raise money for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Angie has served as the Vice Chairman for the Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, where she was an advocate for the prevention of childhood obesity and Safe Routes to Schools program. She volunteers her time as a mentor and strongly supports the American Heart Association's "Go Red For Women" movement.
Isabel Shephard Schaefer
New York
A Master Instructor for the Spinning program, ACE certified Weight Management Consultant, AFAA certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor. Isabel has been presenting fitness programs professionally since 1993 and is currently on staff at Hauppauge Sports Club, in Hauppauge, Long Island.
Bernadette Sidney
A 20-year veteran in the fitness industry, Bernadette is a Master Instructor for the Spinning program and an ACE and AFAA Certified Fitness Instructor. In addition, Bernie is a certified Level 2 Stott Pilates instructor.
Betty Simmons
Betty is a Master Instructor for the Spinning Program, in addition to holding certifications for group exercise, personal training, yoga, pilates, and aqua. She has 20+ years in the health and fitness industry and has directed fitness/group exercise and wellness programs for hospitals and private health clubs. Her life goal is to honor God by "using the gifts he has given me to coach others to be the best they can be." She is certified through ACE, AFAA, NASM, AEA, and AAI/ISMA. She also holds a BS in Criminal Justice and a BS in History/Secondary Education.
Patrick Sims
Patrick Sims has not always been fit. Obesity and illness in his teenage years drove him to lose nearly 100lbs. and keep it off for a decade. In his time since losing weight, Patrick has charted a diverse career in health and fitness. He will complete his Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of Louisville in December, 2014. He also holds a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Kentucky with a minor in Spanish. He has held over a dozen professional certifications including being an ACSM certified personal trainer, AFAA and ACE group fitness certifications, TRX® and more, and was formerly a Master Trainer for FiTour®.
Reneé Robinson
With almost 30 years in the fitness industry, Reneè is a Spinning, Bodyblade, and Resist-A-Ball Master Instructor and a Peak Pilates MVe trainer. Also a kettlebell instructor and functional movement specialist, Reneè resides in Houston, Texas where she is the Pilates director at Timberline Fitness Studio.
Nadine Stewart
Nadine Stewart is an AFAA certified personal trainer and ACE certified group fitness instructor. She is a Master Instructor for both the Spinning® and Bodyblade® programs. She currently resides in Tallahassee, FL.
Angie Sturtevant
Angie is the developer, manual author, Program Director and Power Specialist Master Instructor of the Spinpower™ Program. As the owner of Specialists in Sports Performance, she provides the highest level of performance coaching, training plan development, metabolic assessments, data analysis and education consulting services globally. Renowned as an expert in power-based training and coaching for cyclists, she is the original developer and program director of CycleOps Power Coaches Certification and CycleOps Power Master Training Specialist. She works with bike dealers, training centers, coaches, athletes, instructors and cycling/triathlon organizations. As an avid cyclist, she raced mountain bikes many years in NORBA and WORS series. She is a former member of the Spinning® Advisory Board and is currently licensed/certified STAR 3 Spinning® Instructor, CycleOps Advanced Power Coach, USAC Elite Level 1 Cycling and Power Coach, USAT Triathlon and Youth/Junior Coach, Evolve and Korr Metabolic Testing Specialist and ACE Personal Trainer.
Shaun Sullivan
Shaun is a 16 year veteran of the fitness industry. He holds a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Central Connecticut State University, and has served in various roles for corporate fitness programs throughout his professional career. Currently he manages a corporate fitness program under MediFit Corporate Services. He holds various fitness related certifications, including the National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS, Kettlebell Concepts Level 1 Instructor, and AFAA primary group exercise. His first certification was a Spinning® certification achieved in 1999, and he has led many classes in the CT and MA region since then. He joined the MI team in 2014.
Joshua Taylor
Josh is a Master Instructor for the Spinning program and a former professional cyclist. A seasoned athlete who has been competing at the highest levels of bike racing for over 18 years, Joshua is a two-time State Road Race Champion and has raced against some of the top international cyclists in the world in events such as the San Francisco Grand Prix and the Philadelphia International championship. He is also a Power Specialist Master Instructor for the Spinpower™ program.
Lynn Taylor
Lynn has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. She is a competitive triathlete with multiple podium finishes. She has also competed in numerous running events including the Boston Marathon. Lynn has been an avid road cyclist and Spinning Instructor for the past 14 years in Doylestown, PA.
Mark Tickner
Mark is a Spinning® Master Instructor since 2002, and owner of a well respected triathlon and cycling coaching and fitness testing company. He is a Master Coach for TrainingBible Coaching in the UK, a company founded by Joe Friel, and Technical Director / Head Coach for a large triathlon club in the UK. Working in the health and fitness industry since 1990, Mark's wealth of knowledge is widely sought after. He has been competing in triathlons since 1990 and has completed 6 World Championships in all distances, in addition to being the fastest UK finisher at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2004 with a personal best time of 9hrs. Mark is also a Power Specialist Master Instructor for the Spinpower™ program.
Janet Toussaint
Janet began working as a Master Instructor for the Spinning® program in 1996. Over the past twenty years, Janet has certified thousands of people to become Spinning® instructors. She is a provider of continuing education workshops and a metabolic testing specialist. Known for her powerful coaching style and innate ability to connect with her students, she not only trains and motivates their bodies, but fuels their minds with the science and knowledge they will need to transform their approach to training and bring heightened awareness to their own performance. She is both an ACE and AFAA certified Personal Trainer and a Registered Yoga teacher (RYT-200) through Yoga Alliance. In addition, she is certified with the CycleOps Power Training System and is a Power Specialist Master Instructor for the Spinpower™ program.
Jennifer Ward
Jennifer Ward, RD, LDN, CLC, CPT, has been a Master Instructor since January of 1998. She is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist in the state of Massachusetts. She is the author of the SPINNING 8-Week Weight Loss Program among other SPINNING home study courses. She spent six years working as the Assistant Program Director and running heart rate and Energy Zone-based SPINNING classes at the GE Plastics Fitness Center in Pittsfield, MA. She raced for 8 years as a United States Cycling Federation category 3 road rider and she competed in Collegiate Nationals for the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Cycling Team in 1992 and 1993. She is also involved in running the Pittsfield Cyclocross summer bike race series for youth in her hometown of Pittsfield, MA. She currently works full time as the Wellness Registered Dietitian for Berkshire Medical Center's employee-centered Wellness at Work program and continues her work in the fitness industry as a substitute SPINNING Instructor for Berkshire Nautilus and presenting for Mad Dogg Athletics.
Marci Williams
As a Master Instructor for the Spinning program, Marci has over 25 years of experience in the fitness and recreation industries. She holds certifications from ACE, AFAA, Pilates and Heart Zone Systems and has a B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of Utah.
In addition she is a Pre & Post Natal specialist, a flexibility technician, and a USA Cycling coach. Marci works as the Director of The Park Center, a professor for Salt Lake Community College, a management consultant, and as a professional lecturer.
Martha Williams
With numerous certifications in personal training, group fitness and specialty formats, Martha has been teaching and training as a fitness professional since 1993. With a Bachelor of Arts from Wellesley College and a Master's Degree from UCLA, Martha has used her Psychology background as a fundamental component of her training methods. Martha operates a personal training business, as well as works as a fitness consultant & independent contractor for numerous health and wellness facilities in the Atlanta area.


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Old Folks Boogie has not been seen in 188 Phish shows.
It was played at 0.06% of live shows.
There have been 194 shows since the live debut.
Old Folks Boogie has been played, on average, once every 1691 shows.
Since its debut, Old Folks Boogie has been played, on average, every 194 shows.
It was played 1 time(s) at the following show(s):
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|Song Before
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|Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
|Oh Atlanta
|Time Loves a Hero
|Phish debut; Giovanni Hidalgo on percussion and Aaron Johnson, Stuart Bogie, Ian Hendrickson, Michael Leonhart and Eric Biondo on horns.
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Rising Waters Close State Roads in Vincennes District
Drivers encouraged using caution around flooded roadways
VINCENNES, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces rising waters have caused the closure of roads in the Vincennes District. The closures will remain in effect until waters recede. The following sections of roadway have either been closed or INDOT is advising motorists to use caution around these areas of high water:
Dubois and Perry Counties
**OPEN**State Road 145 from State Road 64 (Birdseye) to Interstate 64 (Siberia)
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En español | Some years my husband and I feel the need for a quiet holiday. Last year only my older daughter and her husband joined us for Thanksgiving dinner; friends visited over the weekend, but on Thursday it was just the four of us. It was a small holiday meal, and it was wonderful.
See also: Healthier fall dessert recipes
Keeping it small means less kitchen time. It also means there won't be that groaning board of leftovers to manage. Fine with me! After a few days of smelling, roasting and eating turkey and all the trimmings, I'm always ready for a change of menu.
We'll definitely be starting the meal with Warm Brussels Sprout Salad with Roasted Grapes and Walnuts. Nervous about serving Brussels sprouts? Don't be. Even Brussels sprouts detractors will be smitten with this thin-sliced, lightly sautéed vegetable partnered with three crowd-pleasers — grapes, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette.
Thanksgiving Chicken With Wild Rice-Cranberry-Sausage Stuffing is a perfectly sized roast for four people. There are two good reasons for butterflying it. First, carving is a breeze. You make one cut down the breastbone for two breast/wing portions — that's it. Skin is the only thing holding the leg/thigh to each breast, which easily separates with a snip. Now you've got four generous portions — two leg/thighs and two breast/wings. To mix up the light and dark meat or stretch it to serve six, just cut the chicken into eight pieces.
The best reason to roast a butterflied chicken is the stuffing. A chicken's cavity (or a turkey's, for that matter) is so small, there isn't room for much stuffing. Opening up the bird and draping it over the stuffing means you can flavor a lot more of it.
I love Pumpkin Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce and Brandied Whipped Cream because it does double duty: You can serve it warm with a dollop of brandy-flavored whipped cream for Thanksgiving dessert, then enjoy warmed-up leftovers later with maple syrup for a weekend breakfast.
As people who can't imagine a holiday without a slew of people to cook for, we've almost reneged several times on our pact. But I'm hoping we can pull off a cozy Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Warm Brussels Sprout Salad With Roasted Grapes and Walnuts
Serves 4
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 medium garlic clove
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons oil, divided
- 2 cups red seedless grapes
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
Whisk vinegar, mustard, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup of the oil (this can be refrigerated in an airtight container for several days; return to room temperature before serving).
When ready to serve, heat a large skillet over strong medium-high heat. Toss grapes with 1 teaspoon of oil. Add to hot skillet and sauté, shaking the pan frequently, until grapes are spotty brown, about 2 minutes. Turn onto a plate and return skillet to burner. Toss Brussels sprouts with remaining 2 teaspoons of oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sauté until warmed through and slightly wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Return grapes to skillet and toss.
Transfer a portion of the Brussels sprouts mixture onto each plate. Sprinkle with walnuts, drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.
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- Kenji Gerhardt
- Columbus, OH
- United States
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What is the goal of education?
I am currently a high school student facing a problem and a question has occurred to me as a result. Having always been in advanced math classes, this year is unique in that I have had to drop from the honors level course to the normal level course in order to preserve my grade so I can get into college later. Before bending my pride enough to follow through on this decision, a question popped into my head:
Why do I need to lower the level of my education and reduce my experience in a subject to be more appealing to higher level educational facilities?
I personally feel that the goal of education is just that: education. Grades should just be a stick to measure where more work needs to be done, not where final judgement should be placed. Students like myself should be encouraged to challenge themselves so that they aren't getting everything right, not drop to a level where they can always get the best grade.
Those are my thoughts, anyway. What do you think the goal of education should be and of it's current state in America?
Oct 28 2011: -To have "the empty mind being replaced with open one"
Oct 28 2011: This is the best explanation I've ever read.Oct 29 2011: Perfect.
Drew Bixby
Nov 3 2011: It is important to distinguish between education and school. One of the big problems in the US is how they are treated as non-distinct synonyms. While education should happen in schools, it should not be limited any more than art should be contained in a studio. The goal of schools should be to empower students to desire to educate themselves when they are not at school. The goal of education is to better the person so to better society.
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Nov 3 2011: Thanks for bringing this up!
Education is not synonym of school.
While many think of the educational system as solely responsible for the learning process, the truth is education happens 24/7 weather in the hands of unequally skilled teachers, in the park, or hours at the Playstation.
I am very interested in the connection between creativity and learning, and the role that we play as students, parents, teachers, curriculum developers, politicians and community members to affect that connection. It is clear to me that creative thinking and problem solving are key to the way the current generation will handle some of the most challenging issues humanity ever had in the next few years.
From what I observed on the debate on creativity, some see the current educational systems as obsolete, others consider the lack of involvement of families, or the way assessment is done.
As it becomes more evident that creativity is mostly absent in the learning process, the question we must face is, do we care enough to stop blaming "them" and becoming the change we want to see?
Do we care enough to step out of our couches, roll up our sleeves, and make a difference?
I am waiting for a response, the answer of the TEDsters will tell.
Nov 3 2011: I agree. Let's stop blaming "them" and blame me. Blame Drew!
Nov 3 2011: Ok, we will :-)
Seriously, why you?Nov 3 2011: The quick answer is that I can tie any bad thing in the world back to something I did or did not do. I take full responsibility for all the ills of the world. The longer answer is a logical (and fun) argument in my book Why Not Blame Drew?Nov 8 2011: Education is how knowledge is reproduced. Education is ideas having sex.
Nov 9 2011: Funny and smart too - really this point of viev is the sign of creative thinking : ) And I"m a teacher frm years so I know something about educationNov 9 2011: Yes but all too often its just intellectual masturbationNov 8 2011: As a teacher, I will state my goal for education in my little corner of America. My goal for education is first to provide students with solid foundations in math, language, humanities and scientific principles, and a positive work ethic. Secondly, exposure to and experience of a great variety of topics and skills will allow them to find that which motivates them to continue learning and studying on their own. By graduation, if a student has passion for at least one thing, the experience, skills and knowledge to pursue it, and confidence in their abilities, they have the tools to succeed.
I believe that you as a student (at whatever level) must decide whether it is more important to you to recieve the highest grade at this point, or push yourself beyond your current margin, and probably grow and learn in the process. Due to the nature of the system in which you want to participate, sometimes the GPA will do more to further your education in the long run. That, however is why the system is so often ineffective.
I am a high school teacher (student-centered alternative) and I see time after time that those who "work for the grade" are not the ones to bring new ideas and concepts into our discussions. The students who totally exasperate me, or seem removed at the beginning will eventually become those who take the discussion or project to a creative, unusual, exciting place. Additionally, as a teacher, I know that most times the upper target that is set, either by the student, the teacher, the parent, friends, community, or whatever force, is the absolute limit of what will be achieved. Similarly, when the expectations are high but mostly achievable, students will reach and sometimes exceed them.
Nov 11 2011: Your comment caught my attention, very true!
You also said, "I am a high school teacher (student-centered alternative)". As a teacher too, this option interests me.
The subject of diverse modalities already in current practice came up in a recent conversation on education, and I don't think we covered enough of the options out there. We discussed ideas like 825 Valencia, Waldorf and Montessori schools, the MET in Rhode Island and their counterpart in California, inquisitive learning in some private schools, and a few others. Could you please tell me what exactly is the student-centered "alternative"?
Nov 11 2011: Good morning Karina,
I must begin by telling you that I have had a somewhat unconventional career, both as a student (K-12 & college) and as a teacher. I now teach in a Tribal school, in a one-room school type setting. This affords me the opportunity to interact with each student as an individual and to some extent to adjust curriculum to individual student needs and strengths.
Prior to actually having my own classroom I was most drawn to the Waldorf and Foxfire programs and researched many others. But as in all things (for me) I did not see any one method that I felt I could buy into completely. I see my students as an eclectic group with diverse needs, histories, and futures. And I must, and have the freedom to, respond appropriately and respectfully.
That said, and knowing that the majority of HS teachers are in the public school system, I do believe that the master/apprentice approach combined with exploratory learning can be brought into most classrooms. Time must be spent up front to develop a classroom environment and community in which each student trusts and believes that they will be respected and encouraged as a learner, and is comfortable giving the same to everyone else in tbe classroom or school. Sounds lofty in some respects, but the time invested at the onset actually provides for a great deal more time and quality of learning over the course of a semester or year.
I don't know if I need to say this, but No Child, and all of the fallout have destroyed teachers' sense of freedom to respond to individual student needs and students' ability to learn to love the process of learning. Fear-driven schools, curriculum, students and teachers, as well as the business model of administratio have frozen the American educational system. Until control of schools is brought back to the local level we will not see an educated, innovative society able to move forward in finding solutions to our current circumstances. That's my thought and rant. What are yours
Nov 11 2011: Thanks for your explanation, I have many thoughts and questions.
Do you mind if I send you a message?
Alan Catto
Nov 4 2011: Education is what you're left with when you've forgotten all that you've been trained to do.Nov 2 2011: Goal of education: To make you think by Yourself, to find your passion and become compassionate!
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Ken Robinson is great in showing how to reform education, yet he does not say what eduacation is good for. Maybe watch John Wooden's video on sucess (Mr. Wooden was a teacher and a coach for about half a century, and believe me, he has got a lot to say about this topic!)
Also, I would advise anybody to read on Kurt Hahn's approach to education, which is that by personal example and experience.
My favourite Hahn's quote is this one: 'I regard it as the foremost task of education to insure the survival of these qualities: an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self denial, and above all, compassion.'
You can read more on him on website dedicated to him: http://www.kurthahn.org/Oct 30 2011: Just read the following this morning and it seems relevant to Kenji's question:
The thing that makes you smile about spending a little time in the new University of the Arts building is the feeling that, in the face of all that maths, the converse proposition still has the capacity to flourish. That's the one that suggests that if universities have a primary purpose it is as forums of open curiosity and rigorous criticism, as microcosms of democracy and free inquiry. The one that says students should be totally immersed in the here and now of what they might be capable of, and that making money from it should not only be the very least of their concerns, but all the more likely the less thought they give to it. That the drive to marginalise such ambitions, and to make them off-limits to the "common people" of that other St. Martin's alumnus Jarvis Cocker, will have consequences far beyond the economic.
And that if we are to create a society that values public space and spirited collaboration and independent thought, that doesn't measure everything in terms of personal gain, then the new University of the Arts feels like it could be as good a place as any from which to start.
Adams, T. (2011) No price can be put on the value of creativity, even in straitened times. Observer Newspaper, 30/10/11, p. 41.
Beste Arslan
Oct 30 2011: I think the goal of education should be to educate and encourage our youth to reach their own individual potentials.However ı do not think this is being done.The education today just keeps on pushing students to getting into the best colleges,getting the highest grades which are mostly from subjects like maths and science.However every individual has their own unique skils,one might be very creative and passionate about art but might not be very good at maths,we should embolden this person to take more art classes and focus on his/her abilities and talents more then studying maths.This way we will have happier and more successful citizens in our society.Oct 30 2011: To have a curious mind life long.
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Oct 30 2011: Mr. Solaiman, I really like your answer!
Oct 30 2011: Honored I am with your words thereby obliged to you Ms.Eisner :)
Clark Ho
Oct 29 2011: I believe it is a question that you should ask yourself, what is education to you. The reason for that is because I believe that everyone have a different view point on that, some might say education is to get good grades so they can get into a good college and get a good job. Some people might say education is because they want to learn, some people might say because their parents told them to. When you found out what is the reason for you, your path will seem a lot more clear to you. For me education is a combination between fulfilling my thirst for learning, and at the same time equip me with skills to get a good job.
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You don't have to worry about the grades and the class, whatever class you are in, does not stop you from learning what you want. You can be very advanced in Maths, and still sit in a lower level class. Sit in the normal class, when your done, challenge yourself with something more difficult. No one is stopping you to challenge yourself.Oct 27 2011: To actually answer your question, the purpose of education is different for each person involved.
The great problem is, in the past, we have had one-size-fits-all approaches to curriculum and assessment.
The world no longer operates this way and we are seeing a lot of people clinging desperately to old traditions simply because they feel comfortable with what they have always done and are not prepared to try something new or radical.Oct 27 2011: To make the next generation better than the last.Nov 10 2011: To meet the goal of learning.Nov 10 2011: In the U.S. It was told that the goal of education by the Trilateral Commission (liberal elites)was "the indoctrination of the young" and "to train people to be obedient and conformist" not think too critically, do what your told to do and remain passive. etc I would also say it is a gate way into the work force.
Overall I think there is a difference between getting an education and actually learning and obtaining knowledge. I think the over all intent of education is a good one (being that it gives individuals the right to feed their curiosity) but I think where you run into trouble is when the educational system is linked with economics and politics (i.e. budget cuts).Nov 10 2011: Education aids the development of a sound mind to enable the individual make sound judgements.Thus, any educational process void of this development is an exercise in futility.Nov 9 2011: Goal of education"To turn out a diamond from a bit of stone"Nov 9 2011: Let me pose something that may help. The purpose of education is "to learn to think". As someone with a level of math background this logic I suspect may appeal to you. Education in the classical sense (all the blah blah) is to prepare you for entrance into society as a productive individual in theory. It fails. The reason it fails is three fold....the lack of a master / apprentice relationship (the way the vast majority of us learn best) with it replaced by "mass education" and the lack enforcing the purpose above are the first two. Let me explain more....First almost all knowledge exists on the Internet so anyone wanting an education has easy access to almost unlimited resources, both structured and unstructured. Secondly you do not have to memorize 'stuff" but you do need to be able to formulate questions and access the great library in cyberspace. The third reason it fails is because education grades, not education, is the way the system is structured by academics who should, but don't, know better (along with gov't and the DOE) although the private sector is changing that. Again let me explain...if you have an interest in a particular area logically in a master apprentice relationship you would pursue that as your primary course of study. You would also not be penalized for being slow or fast...you would simply go at the rate you can and wish to absorb the subject at (we all differ thank 'God or evolution). You today have a limited choice given the existing structure but your thoughts are dead on....grades are meaningless and the system is corrupt. Spread the word if you agree....organize your fellow students....go en masse to the next PTA meeting and explain basics....only you can effect change. Should you do this make sure you get the media's attention and even think about a website ......Students for Better education. I would be happy to contribute a number of unpublished white papers on the subject (destined to address the same subject).Nov 8 2011: Hi Kenji,
I'm not sure about America, but from my experience I've found the following:
Education --> understanding what happened in the past, what is happening now and to prepare for the future --> one becomes open minded --> communication to other becomes easier --> new perspective is shown --> thought process changes --> acceptability and tolerance level increases
In terms of grades, it's a filtration system to isolate those who can pay attention, solve problems and is committed to find the answer. CGPA is a pressure test to see who can take the heat and add value to a firm (in most cases). Education tries to lower ignorance, and without measurable knowledge or experience it's hard to isolate one candidate from another.Nov 8 2011: To stop people from thinking for themselves.Nov 8 2011: The goal of education is to enable us, as a species, to deal with an unknown future.Nov 8 2011: I gave a speech at a University and I wondered Why is everyone in the class. A Ted.com video titled something like, "the why of Google". He explains Google shows why they have meaning. Well, Why is education present? Is our president educated? Are lawyers and Doctors educated? Do we find understanding between each other with education? I looked around the room I was speaking in, I found that everyone in that room had thier own why for being there. The university, city, state and Fed governent had their own why. Education connects all these things.
Were is the hidden danger? Buracracy is the danger. I have to agree that it is a efficient form of running an organization. The only problem is it is a cold system. It possess a form of selection to limit people. Sometimes it limits the wrong people. It sets up barriers to control the population. Laugh at it and form meaningful connection to jump over these barriers.
When I was in high school I did the same thing. I came to a realization. When I dropped from my honor courses I found that I never lowered my education level. In fact, I ended up learning a lot more than if I stayed in honor courses. In addition, I was paid to do homework for honor students and I still didn't go back to honors. Today I meet random people who take notes when I speak. I have never stopped learning after college. Learning is my fuel for life.So, why be judged? I'll tell you why in my conclusion.
To conclude, I found that my learning abilities was never defined by what grades I got, but rather what I did with what I learned. I found that taking classes other than my focus helps me understand the world. My understanding helps me find connections in the world. Believe it or not connections are the world. My progress cant be put in terms unless it is measured. We use grades as our measurement. Were would crime be without punishment? Remember honor is only a title and grades are measurements.
I hope you the best in your educational journeyNov 8 2011: Maybe lowering your level shows that you are able to see your own flaws and better analyze your situation. Which do you think would look better to a University? Someone that refuses to acknowledge it and fails a "higher level class." And I don't think that they are higher or lower. They are mislabeled. It is just the people in those classes are better accustomed to that style of teaching, therefore are able to grasp the information faster. It might not be that you are at a lower level, but that you just have not found the right teacher.
I can't say I know the current state of education. The problem I have is the impression that a lot of younger people have about college. That they need to go to the "top universities," which in most cases are just the most expensive. You get out of school what you put into it. And school should only be the start. They give you a decent foundation and its up to you to pursue a certain area. Really, we don't need to go to college. Could probably get a lot of the same information through going to your local library. But some things you might miss out on are the interractions with people from different walks of life. But I guess that can be solved by just moving out on your own. There are many alternatives that won't put you into a ton of student debt.Nov 8 2011: to educateNov 6 2011: For some reason, advanced math honors teachers grade advanced math students overly tough. They want only the best math students in their 4th year calculus class. Every advanced math student who passes should get a least a "B," and math honors teachers should not deliberately flunk a large precentage of their honor students.
You should get your parents to contact the parents of other students who have been hurt by this policy. Then all of you should make an appointment to meet with your principal. The teacher who is doing this to you and others is out of line.
When you are an honors student in high school, you have tendency to accept things. Your math teachers nose is out of joint, you need to get your principal to reset it.
Tell me the name of your school and the name of your math teacher. I would be happy to contact your principal myself. I am fairly good at reasoning with people. I had a snobbish honors math teacher in high school who every year deliberately flunked 50% of the students who elected to take her honors math class. All the students she flunked were top students. She didn't care if she ruined their grade-point average. Only top students choose to take honors math. When a teacher flunks half her class every year, and she has only the most ambitious students in her class to begin with, there is something wrong with the teacher, not his or her students.Nov 5 2011: Read C. S. Lewis's "The Abolition of Man" which focuses on the goals of education. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/augustine/arch/lewis/abolition1.htmNov 4 2011: First of all, that is a great question. I just graduated high school last year, and I'm in my first semmester of college. I'm studying educational psychology, to learn just that; what is the purpose of education? How do we learn best? What is the best way to teach? etc. One of my professors said, conserning the upcoming finals, "Finals are a difficult time of your life, they're unlike anything else you'll experience." I thought about that for a minute and asked in reply, "If the purpose of education is to prepare us for real life experiences, and finals are like nothing else we will experience, then why do we bother subjecting ourselves to it?" He didn't have an answer.
Most educators will tell you that the purpose of education is to create responsible, productive citizens. Either education if failing at that, in view of the irrisonsibility of the banking industry and stock brokers which caused the financial collapse, or the true purpose of education is something much broader than that. What that broader, underlying purpose is, I don't know. I beleive it was sprung out of the natural human desire for truth, which may also be a connection to deity, for some.
Of course, this is all assuming that by education we mean formal education, in a classroom setting, with a teacher at the front, lecturing. However, I beleive that education goes beyond the walls of the classroom, there's a lot you can learn about the world in your back yard, or within the confines of your own mind. Leanardo DaVinci had practically no formal education, and yet he became possibly one of the greatest geniuses even known. I'm not suggesting that you drop out of school, but that you could challenge yourself to accomplish that higher math without the aid of a teacher or class. I agree with you that there's too much emphasis on grades. Contine this line of questioning authority, questioning the purpose of education. That's half the battle: asking the right question.Nov 4 2011: Education is obviously as a whole directed toward the defeat of ignorance in young blooming minds, however I do agree that the newer complex system of higher level classes and college acceptance can completely misguide students. Basic education is different from the more complex styles of learning American schools adapt commonly between 11th and 12th grade.Nov 4 2011: I would like to help create an list. i.e education by creating a data base of stuff high schools need to learn before graduating.
any ideas would be great.
Now that you have finished schooling , I would like to educate myself.Nov 4 2011: I think its a personal choice. If you want to "GAME" the system sure take a lower level class as a means to an end of getting into a "DREAM" college. But if its is learning take the lower grade. Now only if there are enough of you taking a bolder decision can the system change to allow the "DREAM" college to take you with a lower grade but higher learning. my child took the opposite decision got bead grades but her dream college did take her in and when she applied for jobs, given that she knew what she was talking about helped her get it..Nov 4 2011: To me without a philosophy the education is nothing. How do you know that your school curriculum is much more fit to those of children's needed? I mean we are teachers all have things to be learned by child. So it is a kind of interaction between learners and educators...Nov 4 2011: Easy question, easy answer: To give you answers for you to question about.Nov 3 2011: I have to admit that on a regular basis, I use perhaps 10% of the things I learned in my classes at school. For instance, no one has ever quizzed me on the difference between a drupe and a pomme, nor do I think that knowledge will ever spell the difference between something good happening to me and something bad.
What I did get that was invaluable was an understanding of how American institutions work. To get out of high school with a diploma, you must understand and fulfill an arbitrary set of requirements, including getting to know a wide variety of teachers, understanding what they want from you, and giving it to them. That's the blueprint for every job you will ever have.
The next level is meshing those requirements with the slightly more complex requirements of getting into a University, and then going through the whole exercise again at the University level where the professors don't even pretend to like you and be your friend the way they did in high school. In order to get out of this system with a diploma, there will be much negotiating, finding and filling out forms, proving to this person or that person that you have fulfilled their needs, etc. All this prepares you for things like proving to an HR department that you are actually a citizen and yes, you already gave them your tax forms.
If you learn interesting stuff like how to parse sentences, solve complex mathematical equations and put together chemicals that can explode in the process, that's a huge bonus, but not always relevant to the jobs you will get right out of college.Nov 3 2011: Well Kenji i have never been to the US as yet, but i certailnly aspire to do that. im 28 and a Government Servant in the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Commerce... i have done my masters in Sociology from the University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan. well i dont have any particular answers to ur questions that what the goal of the education should be and its current state in America, but certainly i want to share some experiences and understanding of my own.
Well throughout my life so far, i have always been an average student in school, college and the university as well... i have never been a good student, i think, as far as the academics are concerned, but when it comes to general study or general knowledge sort of things, i feel i have agreat urge for that and i even strive very hard in order to improve my knowledge and general sensibility level... im not denying the fact that, while in school or in ur syllabic studies, one should not work hard. Obviously skills develop with time and the educational institutions provide a breeding ground to improve those skills and the grades and the marks obtained in the school or college clearly manifest ur ability to go further in life and progress.
But again there has been cases where people, who didn't perform well in their academic life, did wonders in their practical fields. so i think one should start work hard right from the start of one's career in school, because he has to develop that ability to work harder in future with the passgae of time.Nov 3 2011: The goal of education is to make you ready for life, personal and professional.Nov 3 2011: อยากรู้ว่าเขาทำอะไรกันแ่ต่อ่านไม่เข้าใจNov 3 2011: The goal o education is to prepare you for ups and downs that are sure to happen to you in the near future. Many people think math is pointless and that they don't need it, but truth is math is everywhere, and if you don't know how to calculate or think like a mathematician, you are sure to face more downs than ups.Nov 3 2011: By your question, are you asking what it should be? or what it is today?Nov 3 2011: Thank you for bringing this question up, it's something that we need to review as a society, but have been putting off for way to long.
Lynn Lee
Nov 3 2011: That's a big question to answer because education is a big word. What does it mean by education in the first place? There are many different aspects to education, like attaining a university degree etc. The goal of education should be to empower individuals to make judgements and good decisions without compromising on morality, for example, one shouldnt make use of his knowledge on chemicals and create bomb explosives that harm people. Education shouldnt be misused. It carries the intent of equipping people with skills and knowledge to enable them to make positive contributions to society. Education inculcates in individuals the sense of responsiblity towards society and have a sense of ownership and belief that whatever actions they are doing or making is indirectly contributing to what is happening in society. Education also inculcates in individuals the life long learning attitude and that learning does not stop when one has left school. Education enables us to also differentitate a right from a wrong and enables us to see more clearly what is more important as well.Nov 3 2011: To meet the requirements set by examination boards (in the state sense).Nov 2 2011: I think that the current goal of education can be defined by three groups.
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The first being what is the goal of your education from your parents, family or friends perspective. That would be that you stay in school learn everything you can. Study the basics math, science, history and so on. Do this persistantly so that you can have a childhood, life and future better than the one they themselve have or have had. Your grandparents worked hard to raise your parents so that the hope they had in their grandchildren would change the world.
The second is from your own personal perspective. Study the basics but most importantly study the things that interest you most whether it be science, math, art or technology. Whatever it is learn what makes you happy and that will lead you to what you want to do in life. For some us we had the speech from our grandparents who walked fifteen miles to school in ten feet of snow in July. Use this as inspiration to do your best no matter the obsticles, no matter what say or think. For if you don't you will regret later.
The third is from the governments point of view which is they really don't care. If they did care the education system wouldn't be as broken as it is. It seems the current system is more readily wanting to teach how to conform to the current thought process instead of individual thinking. More bent towards the mind numbing we are all the same no losers program. Not teaching the things that matter or simply skimming over them.
You do what you have too to meet your goals. Whether it hurts your pride is of no consequence as long as you stride to complete the main task at hand and eventually end up where you want to be. What difference does it make if it takes another year as long as it makes you happy and its what you want to do in life.Oct 31 2011: Today's education is tomorrow's passport. your future doesn't start from tomorrow, it starts today. only readers can be leaders. Reader - Leader .... So read to lead. you can lead your life in a diraction you think is best for you.
I teacher and I tell to my students to forget about grades and notes and I help them to understand the importance of education and knowledge (which doesn't require space). I help them to be smart beyond measure. (it turns out to be more coaching than teaching) but I think as a teacher we must listen more and talk less, this is one of the key of teaching. in the end they perform better than it is asked ... they get highly motivated by their success which is a bonus for university and society. we NEED well educated people for our future.
Nov 3 2011: I agree that by far the best teachers are coaches. I was also a teacher and thought that being a coach was by far the most important part. I always remember my University days - I remember speaking to my tutors and asking myself what can these people teach me? I believe that my high-school teachers, football coaches and friends taught me more than I ever learnt at University. It still surprises me to this day that University professors are so revered - I can honestly say that I didn't find one who inspired me in any way, academic or otherwise.Oct 31 2011: As Sir Ken Robinson said, the purpose of public education is to produce college proffesors.Oct 31 2011: Hai Kenji
Education is to make a man -a man. So now what makes a man a man. When a man acquires wisdom as his virtue, he the moment becomes a true man. Whats the correlation between education and wisdom. Wisdom, after explaining the term in as many ways as possible is the ability to see the TRUTH as it is. To cultivate wisdom i.e., to find the truth , we need have first hand information about the subject in which we are inquiring the truth , education does the job here,its the process where we learn the truth which were found already by our ancestors. Open any of our books, we see TRUTH written about the subject , of course believed by the author. So we see the fun in education is to know the truth and know the question is,what for? Now we go back to ancient men of black ages , every time he makes a discovery, (like fire etc.,) i.e., education on a subject matter , he improves his circumstances, and the man kind keeps educating himself and now we stand here with a life style improved great a many times than his. So now we see the goal of education of an individual is to improve the circumstances of his(from mere survival to prosperity) and thereby the society. The education of the mankind comes handy on doomsday. now from here on you can imagine the fate of other uneducated organisms and man.
If some student runs behind the grades , he will never realize the true potential of his and we just got to blame the system.
Now the solution remains in a society hidden some where between capitalism and communism.
jag .
Oct 30 2011: To shape the society in which we live in
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Oct 31 2011: In..which shape.....???
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Oct 31 2011: What shape does water take when poured?? The shape of the container.
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Education is the container and society is the water.
So the shape is a cubiod lolll no the shape is always changing :)
Nov 1 2011: oooo...............really appreciating jag!!!!
but the education will not be always container if it happens to be in other small object then!???Oct 30 2011: Kenji,I personally think that the role of education is to help students find out what to do when they do not know what to do. In other words, to stay curious, trouble shoot creatively, and keep on asking why. All other tasks can be done by machines.Oct 30 2011: Though the goal of education..is uncountable but the result is
same at ALL!!!
DIE!!!Oct 30 2011: The goal of education? Like Salim below......to discover in yourself that you want to be a life long learner. Pass your math class and get into college but find the wonder.
Is it a wonderful world? Only if there's wonder inside you.
My best wishes to ya!Oct 30 2011: I feel your frustration and share similar issues. I am trying to go back to school but am struggling on which school and what major. Education is like most tools and doesn't necessarily have one particular use or purpose. To me the essence of education is to empower the individual with enough knowledge, flexibility, and stability to be not only self sufficient but help them contribute to the whole. One of the most important aspects in this particular approach is to familiarize the student with failure because it often takes many attempts and mistakes to create something which pushes the boundaries or ventures into the unknown. It is sometimes hard to face our fears but often times we find that it is fear itself and not the obstacles that should be avoided. In this regard the comfort zones of the student should be continually violated to help them expand it. The power of collaboration is virtually unparalleled so it is important to be able to ask for help and listen objectively as possible to others thoughts and opinions. I had a teacher who came from a family of educators and he saw the whole point of education is to help the student accept and utilize the paradoxical nature of the universe in that it is necessary at times to accept multiple sides of an argument or issue and not rush to judgment. Personally taking all of this into account I see public education at least in America as a complete failure because it requires flexibility and a focus on the individual student in order to reach these goals where most schools focus on tradition, uniformity, statics and require that answers be either right or wrong. There are many variations on a more personalized educational experience but usually require paying for a private school or venturing outside of the US. Ultimately I believe education is a very personal process which requires a lot of work on the part of the student and is what you make of it.Oct 29 2011: The goal of education is survival on a Darwinian scale. Education is an important factor in the method and manor you survive and perpetuate the survival of those you influence. Freedom, success, and many other results are simply factors and degrees of survival.,Oct 29 2011: Dear Kenji: You have posed a complex question! Do you limit your educational experience to the confines of the classroom? It seems too simplistic to say that the goal of education is to become educated, on the other hand it is a profoundly wise assumption. Lets separate education from schooling. One might be an educated person, and have never attended school. At the same time, one might have completed their schooling and still feel uneducated. Your challenge appears to be one of schooling. In order to satisfy entrance criteria to college, an applicant must provide proof of their Grade Point Average (GPA). GPA criteria, for example English and Math proficiencies allow gate keepers - usually Admission Officers - to make decisions about an applicants readiness to enter an academic institution. Your passion for learning, for Math particularly, and for critical thinking (indicators of an educated mind?) are inspiring. These passions will serve you well throughout life, and particularly as you maneuver through the scool system. Entrance requirements, evaluation, grades, credentials etc. are tools used within schooling systems. Don't let these tools get in the way of your education, your life long learning, your quest for knowledge. You can comply and/or accommodate the structures within the school system, and still engage in honours Math. In other words, engaging in advanced level math is not dependent on a school course. Enrol in a lower level Math course if that will enhance your ability to continue your schooling. Engage in higher level math through self directed study, math clubs, online learning forums to quench your thirst for knowledge, for learning. What do you think?
Oct 29 2011: I like how you contrasted education and schooling.
I think the fact that Kenji is here proves he isn't limiting his educational experience to the confines of the classroom. Your suggestions for self-directed study are great!
Good luck Kenji !Oct 29 2011: It is to show us a way of life
Get us to think and question everything and come up with our own answers based on our experiencesOct 29 2011: Give people eyeopeners, create interest and wisdom, share interest or start discussion. But it will always be personal what kind of learning goals people have. So in my opinion there is no definition for education because it should always be differnt.Oct 29 2011: The goal of education is freedom.Oct 29 2011: Always do what is best for your life in the long run. The choice you are making is not so much about education, but about self advancement. Most decisions we make we hope lead to a better life. True if you stayed in the class you would feel pride about completing it, but graduating from a better college /university will probably get you a larger salary which will add to your life in the long run. There is no reason that you cant go back and complete this course at a later time when that stakes are not so high. Education enlightens a persons life but does make a good life. Remember that a good life is you ultimate goal.Oct 28 2011: I sit here administering a test as I write this... Why am I giving a test? To measure two different things;
1) What can my students produce from what I have taught them about Marketing
2) What pieces are they missing that I left out, did not teach well, or need to re-purpose for next year
The purpose of education is to graduate our students and have them be thoughtful, mindful, and contributing members of society.
Oct 28 2011: I agree that that is the ideal. The reality is far removed from the ideal.
Your last statement is at odds with assessment. Students can still be thoughtful, mindful contributors without the need for testing and assessment.
As a colleague of mine always says, you can't fatten a pig by weighing it.
I would trust your evaluations as an educator over the effectiveness of standardised testing, any day.
Oct 29 2011: When you are weighing the pig you are trying to market it. The same way we market our kid's successes to prospective higher education institutions. Testing is completely valid if not measurably accurate or beneficial all of the time.
Oct 29 2011: You're probably right as far as this being the reality of most peoples' view of the purpose of education.
It completely misses the point of the weighing pig statement though.
The ideal is that we should be educating individuals to best reach their potential, not to put a star upon thars (see Dr Suess: Sneetches on Beaches). This has nothing to do with external measuring sticks.
And as you point out, the reality is that most people never actually focus on the learner, only the system.
I realise that there is a need to maintain a certain level of competency, especially in certain jobs and professions but this is not what I am referring to and is the responsibility of the profession/trade in question, not schools.
"Higher" education is a joke (in my experience and opinion). Unfortunately, people value watermarks and signatures on expensive bits of paper over real experience and synthesised, practically applicable knowledge and skills. There is no need to measure that with artificial methods.Oct 28 2011: Considering all of the vast advances we have had in the past two decades alone, I personally feel today's education curriculum is frighteningly out of date! The curriculum should be way more advanced by now but yet it is not. The reason you have to do what you did is because schools these days have forgotten the main objective when teaching. They are focused on grades more than ever in high school these days solely because of college and what they deem as necessary to be accepted in to one, which is the wrong message to send entirely. All that does is encourage the wrong notion that you have to have those grades in order to fit in with the rest of the world no matter the curriculum. Education should be about cramming as much information into the heads of as many kids as fast as possible so that when they are grown they will make even better decisions than us and ultimately invent and discover new things that we could not. What are we all doing this for if not for the benefit of our species in the future? Right now schools segregate students by IQ and judge you by grades that you don't have. Rather than pairing a strategic number of high IQ kids with low IQ kids to influence and encourage others. Teachers should use their grades to get an idea on what to teach in class, rather than making them compete for candy and needlessly instigate bullying. They should stop segregation by IQ and teach these students equally. Computer classes should be mandatory in all schools even as low as elementary. It is the 21st century and I am not talking about teaching kids how to use the internet. I am talking about teaching kids how to build computers at an early age. I am confident that today that is possible because I have literally seen friends teach their kids. Yes I know a nine year old who knows more about computers than most anyone. I wish I could say that there are many more like him out there. I hope one day I can. Good question Kenji Gerhardt! Kudos! ;)Oct 28 2011: I believe education is a systematic method for deconvoluting, transferring, and creating knowledge, wisdom, and skills for the benefit of society and the individual. However, like life, education is what you make of it, but there are fundamentals that must learned (ironically, fundamentals are rarely fun). The basics, also like life, have standards and regulations intended to ensure a minumum quality...keep in mind, as quality increases time and money decrease. In the time-quality-money sense, education is an investment.
Regarding your choice for the easier math class, it's your life so do what you want...butt if you want to go where you've never been then you'll have to do things you've never done. And if you go to college, your going to learn the math. That's why we call them the basics.Oct 27 2011: Good call on the measuring stick.
In NZ, we ideally use assessment to identify areas that need work but all too often, it actually gets fiddled with for a variety of reasons, rendering it instantly pointless and bullshit.
Rather than try to convince idiotic bureaucrats, I simply put their agendas and expectations well below those of my students.
Live like your view of education is real and in place and all the policy in the world won't matter. It has always been the people that make the difference, never the system.
Power to the People!Oct 27 2011: Education should be the tool that first teaches us to think and only then deals with knowledge. It should foster curiosity and an analytical thought process that gives us the tools to problem solve. In a perfect world you would be encouraged to take advance math since it is obvious that the lower level class will not expand your mind. Grades would be weighted to take into account the difficulty factor. Obviously a "B" in advances math or history is not equivalent to the same grade in a lower level course.Oct 27 2011: i think education the door to haven without it you cant live , it will change your personality and make its better , and it will let others to look at you in different way , as well as a job you can get better job and more money , also being educated will effect you kids in the future in good willOct 27 2011: I like Amira's response. I'm of the mind that "school" education in general isn't about what Amira has posted however. K-12 and even much of college is about meeting state requirements; less about learning, experiencing and experimenting and the freedom to learn from mistakes.
As an aside, I worked in college admissions for a couple years. You may actually be hurting yourself by not staying in your higher level math class. Sometimes it's seen as more favorable to have earned a less than perfect grade in Calculus than an A in something easier.Oct 27 2011: Education should help you see things from different points of view, identifiy options and find solutions and have the ability to predict outcomes. Education should help you adapt to new dchanging situations and keep you focused on the bumpy road of life. Education doesnt have the solutions, it is your tool kit. Whether it is scientific, literary or religious education, the final answer lies within your heart. Downgrading your math level to keep in the game is very ironic, there should be a mechanism that maintains your upward motion.Good luck


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Someone stole a replica of the famous statue, "Venus De Milo," from the 10000 block of Walter Landing Road in Nanjemoy. The statue was reported missing at 7:17 a.m. April 8 by its owner, Susan Huntt of Nanjemoy.
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Callahan said his first thought was, "Don't tell me someone stole Venus."
A quick call to Huntt, who volunteers at the environmental center, confirmed the statue had been taken.
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As for the theft, Huntt said she is sad it happened but thought from the beginning that "it was only a matter of time."
She would like to see the statue returned and would not be upset if she found it left at the end of the driveway.
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