Böcker av Adam Welcome

Here's to Helping Girls Find Their Real Power! Girl Power! It's a popular marketing message that shows up on pink T-shirts across the nation. But sparkly words are not enough to get girls to realize their innate value and reach for their true potential. In Empower Our Girls, educators Lynmara Colón and Adam Welcome collaborate with a strong cast of contributors to shine a light on simple, meaningful changes that need to take place in schools and society at large to help girls achieve more.The words used to describe girls and define traditional roles can set unintentional limits for girls. It's time for a change! It's time for girls to hear the truth: Tears are not a sign of weakness.Being bold enough to ask for what you want doesn't make you "bossy."Glass ceilings are meant to be shattered. We must empower our girls to chase their dreams. Their future-and ours-depends on it! "Our girls are filled with so much worth and potential, and it is our moral imperative to help them find and share it." -Ramona Dunn, principal"This is a must-read for those in school leadership who wish to truly 'empower' our girls." -Rodney Kay, superintendent"As a mother and an elementary principal, I'm looking forward to using this book for inspiration as I raise my own daughter." -Lindsy Stumpenhorst, principal"The book is filled with calls to action, some simple and some seemingly impossible, and all meant to empower girls to embrace their own bodies and minds and make the world their own." -Karen Richardson, VSTE president, professor

After running twelve marathons in twelve months, Adam Welcome shares the mindset and tactics necessary for accomplishing big dreams. You don't have to be a runner or even an athlete to be inspired by this power-filled book. Whatever your personal or professional goals are, Adam's example and encouragement will challenge you to set your sights on something bigger and to push yourself to get more out of life.

What if learning was exciting?What if students felt important and empowered every time they walked into the building? What if parents looked forward to calls from their childrens teachers and principals, instead of cringing when the schools number popped up on their phones? To Todd Nesloney and Adam Welcome, those arent far-fetched what ifs; they can (and should) be a reality for every teacher, school, parent, and student. In Kids Deserve It!, Todd and Adam encourage you to think big and make learning fun and meaningful for students. While youre at it, you just might rediscover why you became an educator in the first place. Learn why you should be calling parents to praise your students (and employees).Discover ways to promote family interaction and improve relationships for kids at school and at home. Be inspired to take risks, shake up the status quo, and be a champion for your students. #KidsDeserveIt