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Since 2015, Dr. Judith Berry has served in leadership roles with Tukwila School District in Washington. She began her career with the district as a deputy superintendent and currently serves as interim superintendent, a position she will hold until August 2019. Additionally, Dr. Judith Berry is an adjunct faculty member with the College of Education at Ferris State University and president and education strategist of Technical Education Services and Training, LLC, which she has managed since 1991. Dr. Judith Berry previously functioned as associate vice president of strategic initiatives with the Office of the Provost at Lansing Community College, where she was also an elected member to the Board of Trustees and Dean of Business, Media, and Information Technologies Academic Division. Dr. Judith Berry studied business education at Marygrove College in Detroit, where she earned her bachelor of arts. She went on to earn a master of arts in educational administration at Michigan State University. She also holds a doctor of philosophy in education with a specialization in community college leadership from Walden University.

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Habits of successful students

Discipline: “discipline is doing what needs to be done, even when you don’t want to”, which means that you have to force yourself to start doing things. 

Concentration: when you make a real effort in your work (study, homeworks etc…) you will be more likely to actually focus, understand and learn. 

Organization: always set tasks and goals and organize a study-schedule. Maybe you don’t really want to plan all the week, but if you just wake up and open your agenda/bullet journal/iphone calendar and write down all the things you have to do, setting due dates and deadlines, you’ll feel more conscious and encouraged to stay on track. 

Tasks-splitting: sometimes, you write down your tasks. Some of these tasks may be very hard and complicated, and it will take a long long time to complete them. So, you can split them in smaller tasks, so you will feel satisfied after a shorter period of time, instead of studying for hours and still seeing that chapter undone on your study-schedule. 

Watch the sunrise: when I wake up late, I feel like I don’t have enought time to do my work and lose my motivation. I literally panic and then I think “whatever, I could not complete all the things anyway”. So, if you wake up earlier you will feel more positive and  controlled. 

Smart reading: try not to read your textbook just like a newspaper. For every paragraph you read, try to underline and write down key words and then your question about that subject. Literally, turn your textbook into questions. If you write down question - particularly why…? - and think about the answer, you will be more likely to remember that stuff later. 

Healthy lifestile: if you don’t drink enough water in the morning, you will be more likely to have a decrease of concentration in the afternoon/evening, so: stay hydrated. Try also to have some snaks every one-two hours: feed your brain. 

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7 healthy tips for a better night’s sleep

It’s back to school time! Here’s a healthy reminder to get your sleep on - consistently & intentionally - this semester. 

Sleep is critical for mind and body health. Without it, the effects can be severe. Below, neuroscientist Claudia Aguirre provides 7 healthy tips for a better night’s sleep:

1. Aim for power hours. Sleep the recommended amount for a restorative night. That is: between 9 and 12 hours for school-aged children, 8 to 10 hours for teenagers, and 7 to 9 hours for adults. [Animation by TED-Ed + Josephine Mark]

2. Ban the blue. Filter the blue light of your electronic device and sleep better. Studies show that blue light from electronic devices can delay sleep onset and affect overall circadian rhythm. [Animation by Javier Saldeña/TED-Ed]

3. Spoon. Sleeping on the side may help the brain clear waste more efficiently than sleeping on the back or belly. [Animation by TED-Ed + Josephine Mark]

4. Breathe deep. Deep breathing triggers the body’s relaxation response. What’s more, inhaling can drive cerebrospinal fluid flow to help clear brain waste and oxygenate the brain. [Animation by TED-Ed + Josephine Mark]

5. Don’t overdo it. Science is still working this one out, but there are some cases where too much sleep can pose a health risk. Better set that alarm. [Animation by Alan Foreman/TED-Ed]

6. Exercise. Lab experiments show that regular exercise can protect the brain from sleep deprivation-induced memory deficits. [Animation by Andrew Zimbelman/TED-Ed]

7. Keep cool. You just might get a better night’s rest if you sleep in a cool room (or stick your feet out). [Animation by TED-Ed + Josephine Mark]

For more health tips from experts, check out 7 TED-Ed Lessons for a healthier you.

Author bio: Claudia Aguirre is a neuroscientist and the author of several TED-Ed Lessons, including What would happen if you didn’t sleep? and Does stress cause pimples? Check her work and research out on Twitter & Facebook & Instagram.

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Habits of successful students

Discipline: “discipline is doing what needs to be done, even when you don’t want to”, which means that you have to force yourself to start doing things. 

Concentration: when you make a real effort in your work (study, homeworks etc…) you will be more likely to actually focus, understand and learn. 

Organization: always set tasks and goals and organize a study-schedule. Maybe you don’t really want to plan all the week, but if you just wake up and open your agenda/bullet journal/iphone calendar and write down all the things you have to do, setting due dates and deadlines, you’ll feel more conscious and encouraged to stay on track. 

Tasks-splitting: sometimes, you write down your tasks. Some of these tasks may be very hard and complicated, and it will take a long long time to complete them. So, you can split them in smaller tasks, so you will feel satisfied after a shorter period of time, instead of studying for hours and still seeing that chapter undone on your study-schedule. 

Watch the sunrise: when I wake up late, I feel like I don’t have enought time to do my work and lose my motivation. I literally panic and then I think “whatever, I could not complete all the things anyway”. So, if you wake up earlier you will feel more positive and  controlled. 

Smart reading: try not to read your textbook just like a newspaper. For every paragraph you read, try to underline and write down key words and then your question about that subject. Literally, turn your textbook into questions. If you write down question - particularly why…? - and think about the answer, you will be more likely to remember that stuff later. 

Healthy lifestile: if you don’t drink enough water in the morning, you will be more likely to have a decrease of concentration in the afternoon/evening, so: stay hydrated. Try also to have some snaks every one-two hours: feed your brain. 

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How to Support Your Children's School Performance

Former K-12 administrator Dr. Judith Berry is now a provider of education and technology consulting services. Holding a PhD in education from Walden University, Dr. Judith Berry frequently writes and lectures on education topics. A good education is one of the most important things you can give your children, and involvement in your children’s school can help support their academic performance. Start a new school year well by reading all the materials the school provides at registration. In addition to relaying information about school events, school communications tell parents how to sign up for extracurricular activities and access supplemental education services for children, if needed. You also can support your children’s school success by maintaining regular communications with their teachers. Check in early in the year to see how your children are adjusting to the new classroom and whether the teachers have any concerns. If you are able to fit it into your schedule, volunteering in your children’s school or classroom is an excellent way to contribute to their success.

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Seattle Theatre Group Engages Youth with Annual AileyCamp

A former adjunct faculty member at Ferris State University and former interim superintendent, Dr. Judith Berry serves as president and education strategist of Technical Education Services and Training, LLC, which she has managed since 1991. In her leisure time, Dr. Judith Berry enjoys supporting the arts; she holds a season ticket for the Seattle Theatre Group (STG). Since 2016, STG has featured a youth summer program called AileyCamp, a six-week camp that teaches dance as a conduit for personal, social, and intellectual development for middle school students. The free program gives students the chance to learn a variety of styles, including West African, jazz, ballet, tap, and the Lester Horton technique from experienced teachers. In addition to dynamic dance training, students explore their inner creativity through writing, visual arts, and percussion classes. The annual summer program is capped off with a dance recital that incorporates visual art and poetry. The STG AileyCamp will hold its 2019 session from June 26 through August 2. Find more details at www.stgpresents.org/education/aileycamp.