Spring break in Europe: A whirlwind adventure starting in Amsterdam
Whirlwind is a tornado, whooshing through, whooshing out. I hope we didn’t leave too much destruction in our wake. As our cadre of Post University students, faculty, and friends/family awoke to the fact we were in Amsterdam during our recent…
What to expect when enrolling in an online degree program
An adult’s guide to pursuing a college degree while balancing work, family, and other commitments A single mom who is struggling to raise her children and go back to school. An executive whose lack of an MBA is stopping her…
Classroom design hinges on the future of how we teach
Changes in the education process are impacting the way we design our classrooms. They’re also impacting what we consider a classroom. The growing number of students taking classes online has led to an expansion of our definition of a learning…
How to find a preschool that nurtures children’s creativity
Shopping for a preschool is an exciting time for parents as they weigh the options that open the first door to a child’s independence. Parents read, network, and visit schools, often with a jumble of criteria floating in their minds:…
Post University alumnus sparkles in Hartford-based independent film ‘Rising Star’
“Rising Star.” Could there be a better name for a new film created by a team of rising — indeed, accomplished — stars themselves? “Rising Star” is a new independent film starring lead actor Gary Ploski, Post University Class of…
Six social emotional skills children need as they enter school
Some of you might know that in addition to being the Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at Post University, I’m also the Executive Director for the West Haven Child Development Center. The center is a nonprofit corporation that provides…