Volunteer Spotlight: Shulamit Resendez

Volunteer Spotlight: Shulamit Resendez

We truly appreciate our volunteers and we want you to know how wonderful they are so we plan to feature some of them in the weeks to come.  This month’s volunteer is Shulamit Resendez, who is the Early Learning Center’s Parent Ambassador Chair.  How long...
Learning readiness begins in your calm place

Learning readiness begins in your calm place

By Wayne “Dr. B” Benenson, Ph.D. One of the first things an effective teacher does before any lesson happens is to determine a student’s readiness for learning. There are so many potential obstacles to consider: a student’s ability to pay...
Volunteer spotlight: Louise Moskowitz

Volunteer spotlight: Louise Moskowitz

We truly appreciate our volunteers and we want you to know how wonderful they are so we plan to feature some of them in the weeks to come.  Our first featured volunteer is Louise Moskowitz, who delivers our JBox kosher meals to individuals and families in the East...
Mindful meditation

Mindful meditation

Wayne “Dr. B” Benenson, Ph.D. Mindfulness is a superpower where you intentionally focus your attention instead of having it tossed about by racing thoughts or runaway emotions. It also allows you to choose your mindset and shift how you relate to an...