ASKING QUESTIONS, EXPLORING OPTIONS, CHANGING THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Ask Marie!

Career Advice, Career Planning and Interview Tips.

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Question from a REEP Blog Reader:

Hi Marie. I recently had a job interview with a great networking connection. Unfortunately, I forgot to send my customary thank you note on time. The interview took place a week ago. I still haven’t heard from anyone and I was wondering if it’s too late to send an email. If it is, is there another way I can go about to express my thanks? Should I mail a card instead? What do you recommend?

Marie’s Answer:

My strongest advice following a solid networking interview is to follow up immediately (within 24 hours) with an email thanking the person for the time and insights they so generously offered.

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School House

Kryptonite and Social Action.

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Quest Early College High School. Senior Exhibition Project: Journal Entry # 2

Thursday, January 26, 2012.

This Thursday was one of the rare days of school that I felt I learned something profound and meaningful. Kap McWhorter stood before my class and requested each student draw a four scene children’s book about a social action project we might want to do in the future. After my class finished our drawings of hungry villages being given food and orphans being given homes, we were asked to reflect.

“Who is the hero in your story?” Mr. McWhorter wanted to know.

In our stories, the answer was clear. Most of my classmates and I had drawn ourselves as the heroes of our stories. We had envisioned ourselves as beacons of light bringing books to impoverished communities and “catalysts of justice” (to quote a classmate of mine) who brought disaster relief to Japan. We had drawn ourselves, as Mr. McWhorter pointed out, as supermen.

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Ed News

Why You Should Attend The National School Choice Rally.

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Several organizations are partnering with National School Choice week to organize a rally that will invite school leaders, parents, teachers, legislators, reporters, and community business leaders to demonstrate their support for school choice. It’s time to show the public and community leaders how diverse support is for school choice. This event is an initiative that seeks to increase awareness and support for all schools of choice.

Date: Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Location: KIPP East End.  5402 Lawndale Street. Houston, TX 77023

Event Time: 10:30am – 12pm

Why Should I attend?

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Wellness & Nutrition

The Truth Behind Carbohydrates.

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Americans have a love hate relationship with carbohydrates. We believe that carbs make us fat and sluggish, but despite our beliefs the research reveals we consume carbohydrates in almost record amounts. What’s the truth about carbohydrates? Here is what is known.

Carbohydrates come in two distinct forms. Complex carbohydrates include those in whole grain breads, brown rice and many vegetables and these carbohydrates are also the major source of dietary fibers. These foods typically are less processed than their carbohydrate cousins.

Sugars are those carbohydrates found in fruits, milk and sweeteners added by manufacturers. Clearly, the added sugars by manufacturers and in sweet foods are creating the bad reputation that carbohydrates have earned over the years.

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Ask Marie!

Career Advice, Career Planning and Interview Tips.

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Question from a REEP Blog Reader:

Hi Marie, I’m an Assistant Principal at a traditional public school district in Houston. I have a job interview coming up soon for a Principal position and I could really use your help! I was informed that I would be interviewed by a group panel and I am slightly intimidated. What is the best way to present myself as a strong candidate in a stressful situation like this? How can  stand out in my interview amongst other candidates?

Marie’s Answer:

First, let me say that you’re not alone in being a little intimidated by a panel interview.  Personally, I like these a whole lot better than the “beauty parade” or serial interview setup, as you don’t hear repetitive questions, and there is less room for interpretation of what you’ve said, as many are hearing the same thing from you.  Also, individuals can step in and ask for clarification and probe for more information than any one interviewer might not think to do.  This gives you a better chance to sell competencies.  Panel interviews are really easier in many ways than other forms, if you have the right mind set.

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