—by Cheryl Leung, Golden Apple Fellow— To conceptualize, to consider, to make order of things is to be creative. To think, say, and do is very personal and this “creating” becomes an expression of ourselves. Expression is telling. It reveals our...
—by Paula Jackson, Golden Apple Fellow and Golden Apple Board Member— I’ve put off writing this for a few weeks now. I really haven’t been up to the task of writing about wellness. Like many of you, I have felt anxious, sad, agitated, angry,...
—by Heather Fried, Guest Post, Elementary Resource Counselor for Albuquerque Public Schools — In a short time, life as we knew it changed. We went from carefree days of going to work, joking with colleagues and students, visiting friends and family,...
—Interview with Margaret Matteucci, Albuquerque Public Schools Counselor and Member of Crisis Team, as told to Cheryl Leung, Golden Apple Fellow— As children and adolescents everywhere cope with the world as they know it being turned on its head, many of...
—by Jennifer Chavez-Miller, Golden Apple Fellow— Last summer, I read 19 books. Before you reach for your device to send me a message imbued with incredulity, annoyance, or even congratulations, let me say this….for me, it was an unprecedented summer. After...
—by Gerald Tafoya , Golden Apple Fellow— I use experiential activities throughout the school year in our classroom, however this is especially true during the first couple of weeks of school. These activities help to establish a tone and...
