As published in Reasons to be Cheerful, November 21, 2024 From improved teamwork to a drop in absenteeism, theatrical immersion in the stories of historic heroes yields dramatic results. By: Michaela Haas Eleven-year-old Carlos is buckling under pressure. The sixth-grader…
As published in Newsweek, Sep 09, 2024 It’s often been said that death is not only an ending, but a new beginning, as well. I learned that lesson firsthand in the months following the passing of my first wife, Lee.…
As parents, educators, and communities navigate the challenges of raising children in the digital age, the need for meaningful connection and safe passage into adulthood has never been greater. A recent Psychology Today article reflects on these challenges, particularly the…
The what, why and how of SPIRIT SERIES — from its 2001 founding in Southern California through the pandemic challenges overcome by the program two decades later.
Richard, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.SPIRIT SERIES began out of personal tragedy. When my daughter was 10, we lost her Mom to cancer. So…
