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Meet Katherine Hanson
We are talking with another one of our amazing tutors this week! Come meet Katherine Hanson!
Katherine’s family moved frequently while she was growing up. She lived in Ohio, Arizona, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts, and Kentucky. That said, she claims Cincinnati as home! Katherine completed her undergraduate degree at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, where she majored in English and concentrated in Peace & Conflict Studies.
Meet Allyson Schuler
This week we are chatting with Allyson Schuler, a Cincinnati native!
Allyson grew up in Fairfield and returned to Cincinnati after graduate school. She studied horn performance at the Eastman School of Music and economics at the University of Rochester, earning a BM in Applied Music and a BA in economics, respectively.
Meet Nicole Bouldin
We are excited to introduce you to another one of our excellent team members, Nicole Bouldin!
Nicole was born and raised in Cincinnati. She is the oldest of three and the only girl. She grew up playing sports and went to McAuley High School where she played basketball. Nicole graduated from Miami University in 2010 with a Middle Childhood Education degree and began her teaching career with Cincinnati Public Schools.
Third Quarter Slump
This time of year can bring challenges for our students because it is difficult to stay motivated and complete work to the best of one’s ability. It is not uncommon for a restlessness and complacency to set in during these last winter months. This “third quarter slump” is often defined as the time of year when students’ grades drop, and unfortunately, this can happen rather quickly.
Meet Erin O'Neil
We are continuing our Meet the Tutor series this month and are excited to introduce you to one of our newest tutors, Erin O’Neil.
This Is How We Do The Morning Routine
Welcome to the second post in our new This Is How We ______ series. Each month we are talking to families around Cincinnati to find out how routines, celebrations, and responsibilities play out in their homes. This month we are talking about morning routines.
Meet Sara Garrison
We are excited to spend time each month this year introducing members of our outstanding tutor team. We’ll kick off 2019 introducing Sara Garrison, a tutor who has been with Connections from the beginning.
The Gift of Experiences
This is the perfect year to think outside the box when it comes to holiday gifts. Rather than a mountain of presents that will all too quickly become outdated or broken, give the gift of a special experience. The Gift of Experiences can give your family something to look forward to and enjoy together and share in special memories that last much longer than the holiday season. Here are some ideas to get you started!
Sharpen Your Writing Skills with Summer Fun
We are constantly expressing ourselves through the written word and yet, this essential skill is often terrifying for some students to complete. We’ve put together some suggestions or practicing writing in a safe and creative way.
More Summer Fun
As June comes to a close, are your summer days starting to drag, or are you seizing every opportunity for summer fun? While summer can be busy with family vacations and camps, there also tends to be a lot more down time at home than during the school year which can sometimes result in complaints of boredom and overuse of screen time. What better way to avoid this than a family summer bucket list?
Why Is Recess Important?
The discussion of recess has taken center stage in recent years, as parents, teachers, and educational leaders all over the country work to make the best decisions regarding how our children spend their school day. Schools have seen an increased emphasis on standardized testing since the 2002 No Child Left Behind Act, and more recently, the adoption of the Common Core Standards. This has prompted school leadership to minimize and even eliminate recess time in order to provide more classroom instructional time.
New Year, New Look, Same Personalized Academic Support
Have you seen our new logo? Maybe you already noticed our new name. If so, you probably suspect changes are underway for Connections. Don’t worry! These are all valuable for the students utilizing Connections’ services, and they’ll help us increase our ability to support student learning in the Greater Cincinnati area.