Live&Learn

Life is a journey and we learn a lot a long the way! We can learn so much from each other's experiences, so I'm here to share mine as an education specialist and youth development professional.

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Hi, I'm Elena! This is my story:

I have been working in the education industry for several years as an extension educator and education specialist. I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to engage in meaningful experiences that help them find their passions and lead them to fulfilling careers.

My inspiration for this blog is driven by my fierce growth mindset to always continue learning more. This blog is for anyone in education who shares the same drive to be a lifelong learner.

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Elena

Nov 29, 20233 min read

The Great Homework Debate: Pros and Cons of Spending Out-of-School Time on Schoolwork

Some people may feel strongly about the homework debate, but have you really looked at both sides? I scoured multiple literature reviews...

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Sep 12, 20232 min read

Don't Forget About Boys! Positive Role Models and Helping Boys Thrive Academically

There are so many discussions happening right now surrounding the need for more women in STEM. I will always advocate for the empowerment...

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Jul 3, 20233 min read

Are Youth Addicted to Technology?

I hear many adults (Gen X and older) who insist they had much more fulfilling childhoods because they didn’t spend their time on the...

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Aug 8, 20222 min read

Supporting Individuals Through Emerging Adulthood

Think back to your 18-year-old self. Did you consider yourself totally independent? Financially stable? Confident that you had this whole...

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Jul 28, 20223 min read

Promoting Positive Youth Development in Your Community

As a professional educator and Youth Development graduate student, I am exceptionally familiar with the term Positive Youth Development...

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Jul 5, 20223 min read

Setting Up For Success: Helping Teens Thrive Academically

Those years between childhood and adulthood can be a bit awkward. From braces and acne to mood swings and growth spurts, we’ve all been...

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Jun 8, 20222 min read

Connecting Passions to Careers: Working with Animals

I have always had a passion for working with animals. As a child, I dreamt of working with them one day. However, I was never exposed to...

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May 24, 20222 min read

Let Their Voices Be Heard: Youth Involvement in the Community

Did you know youth across the nation have reported that they don’t feel they have enough opportunities to contribute to meaningful roles...

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May 2, 20223 min read

STEM Career Exploration in Out-of-School Time

The acronym STEM is used a lot in education. Many people know that it is important, but we often don’t think about why it’s so critical...

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