Pondering Perfectionism
I recently had a meeting with a distraught student named Alison, who attends classes here at Granite State College in Conway, NH. She received her first C in a course and was feeling like a failure....
View ArticleElection Time
Has anyone said to you, "So, are you going to vote next week?" What have you replied? Maybe you said "Yeah, sure," but meant, "No way." Maybe you said, "I would but I am busy that day." Or maybe you...
View ArticleOnline update
Did you read my last post about Online courses at Granite State College? Did you think about how being an older adult, maybe this online adult education idea is not for you? Well I have good news for...
View ArticleCome On By!
Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I have begun my position as the new administrative assistant at Granite State College's Manchester NH college campus, working with our students who are...
View ArticleI'm here for you!
I never want you to feel nervous or scared to start a fresh new life. That's the person I was until a friend brought me to Granite State College. Since I have begun my education by taking many...
View ArticleFall Term Winding Down
Another twelve weeks has come and gone at Granite State College, and I am emerging on the other side of this term changed once again. Perhaps 'changed' isn't the right word, as each class has enhanced...
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Ant farms, students and curiosity
Although the purpose of this blog isn't to promote products - even if they ARE educational toys! - I can't resist writing about the ant farm we got for two of our grandchildren that may go down in...
View ArticleHigh School VS College
A few weeks ago, I ran into an old friend from high school. A few days after that encounter, I ran into another friend from high school. It's always amazing how you feel when you run into old friends....
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One amazing woman and the journey to fulfill her dream
Below is the story of one amazing Granite State College student that I came across when reviewing application essays for the GSC ALA Scholarship this past spring. With a student such as Lori in your...
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The story of John; a true lifelong learner
The inspiring story below is that of John, another ALA Scholarship Recpient for 2011. John is just one more example of the unique and diverse student population you will find within the classrooms...
View ArticleStudent Success Teams
At all of our Granite State College campuses, we have recently implemented a new model for serving students on their path to degree completion. We have formed Student Success Teams at each of our...
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Learning at a young age!!
I woke up this morning with just the cutest little picture I could ever imagine on my cell phone. It was from my daughter-in-law and it was my grandson smile. There he was, sitting at a desk and...
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Fighting Fear
I love New York City. I love the lights, the noise, the people, the larger than life... everything. I have a fondness for the apartment-building stoops and the architecture and the street food carts...
View ArticleMy Daughter is Watching Me
My daughter is 14. She started high school this year and is experiencing a whole new world. On her first day of classes, one of her teachers had her list her goals for her future. I'm not sure she's...
View ArticleIt is what we do
On Sunday, June 10, 2012, Granite State College held its annual graduation ceremony. Under a near-perfect blue sky and beautiful warm sunshine, more than 200 students marched proudly across the stage...
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