tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89094800271743901572024-02-19T06:03:44.836-05:00Plainfield: A Student's Perspective"For the Past, Present, Future"
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“The key to happiness is having dreams. The key to success is making your dreams come true."PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-59317130262169408812011-05-06T22:33:00.003-04:002011-05-08T11:21:49.004-04:00Three Cheers for the Renata....Hey Readers.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 352px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 352px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603426129794039794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAxCzyGEA_dj54uzGz8BenuOcqfDDnDMTVZR-QD22uN9nquVhqvRa9YXImqpOFU0-hrDJRDXbg6oHW56R6L46GExoAeKQtkq__QgCRjqmymGotPWrwHntVa6wyG6_zQLLVr5ESMXxDJXSp/s400/Renata.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br />WOW! As you may or may not have heard, <strong>Renata A. Hernandez </strong>was voted in as President of the Board of Education.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Renata is a lifelong resident of Plainfield and graduate of PHS Class of 1984. She is a wife and the mother of Milani Hernandez who currently attends Plainfield Academy of Arts and Advanced Studies (PAAAS). She is a tireless youth advocate and is currently serving on the Plainfield Youth Council – Youth Summit 2011, and lead-mentor/co-founder of a young girls mentoring program; Tiaras to Crowns (a CFGC Outreach Ministry). She is committed to establishing more opportunities to forge stronger links between the district and the community.<br /><br />Renata holds dual-degrees in Business Administration and Marketing; Magna Cum Laude, as well as a Masters in Business Administration.<br /><br />Renata served on the Board of Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) from 2007-2009, and is probably most noted for her outspoken advocacy both voiced and penned through her blog – Peptalk: Revisited. She still continues to voice her opinion on her new Blog – Standing in the Gap for Plainfield Public Schools (<a href="http://standinginthegapforpps.blogspot.com/">http://standinginthegapforpps.blogspot.com/</a>). She was also the treasurer for the PTO at Cedarbrook Elementary School for 3 years, and prior to her appointment to the Board of Education, served as the President of the PTO at PAAAS.<br /><br />As President of the Plainfield Board of Education, Renata is determined to help develop a solid infrastructure based on the principles of integrity and comprised of effective policies, community and parental involvement, and a rigorous curriculum that will work together to produce 21st Century prepared Plainfield Public School Students. She has also made it very clear, that <em>"WE WILL BE REFOCUSING ON THE YOUTH." </em></p><br /><p><em></em><br /></p><br /><p><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>I am so happy for Renata. I knew she would get President sooner or later, and I think she deserves it. I can honestly say, from working with her on the Community "IN" Schools Committee that she is an absolute wonderful person, and is someone who really cares about the students of Plainfield. I can't wait to see what things she has planned, that will change the District for the better. The Leadership Project @ Jefferson is behind you each and every step of the way. </p><br /><br /><strong>COMING UP NEXT: </strong>World Language Teachers, Next to go? Are you serious? Only here at A Student's Perspective will you find out what I think about this whole thing. Stay tuned,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>With You For Leadership,<br /></p><br /><p>Vashon L. Hill<br /><br />PRESIDENT<br /></p><br /><br /><p>The Leadership Project @ Jefferson School<br /></p><br /><p><em><span style="color:#00cccc;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><br /></p><br /><br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">VLHill/TLPP</span>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-75084173391799809522011-05-02T23:38:00.002-04:002011-05-02T13:01:51.533-04:00BREAKING NEWSGood Morning Readers.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 169px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601962127139046338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XT5ZVZSkmWv2SFm62SnnxDSqPm9RtyBndGbVzjTAdb4CArkaV5qkCab_h-r5tU4stKI_BgOULqPvnPug885ooLCbMHccgwMHpsvf7g0X20N1s30m1yCrLHvB3sWsnP2ccphGhqyF1-Ti/s400/osama.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br />As you may or may not have heard. <strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Osama</span> Bin Laden</strong>, has been killed, and is in the US Custody.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>I am very sure that the Families who have lost ones on 9/11, are pleased and happy that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Osama</span> has been brought to Justice. President Obama confirmed that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Osama</span> has been killed, last night at around 11:30pm EST. However, US Citizens are concerned about Terrorists wanting to retaliate against the US, time will only tell. People were seen cheering "USA, USA, USA." People are also seen cheering and rallying in front of the White House. I honestly, don't think we should be celebrating. We should accept that has happened, and move on. Would they come back and retaliate? Are we prepared for something of that nature to happen? Stayed tuned for the lastest on this news. I'd like to hear what you think, comment as you see fit or e-mail me your opinions to <a href="mailto:slhill.lp@gmail.com">slhill.lp@gmail.com</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Have A Good Day,<br /><br /><br /><br />Vashon L. Hill<br /><br /><br />PRESIDENT<br /><br />The Leadership Project<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#33ff33;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#33ff33;">VLHill/TLPP</span></em>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-46876083285325129142011-04-18T00:00:00.002-04:002011-04-18T08:26:33.989-04:00The Wrap-UpHi Readers! I hope you enjoyed that story on <strong>Maritza Franco.</strong> Friday Night, The Plainfield Public Schools hosted the First Multicultural Festival. As a Community "In" Schools Committee Member, I thought the event went very well. It took us about 8 months to get things prepared.<strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong>THE EVENT: </strong>The event started off with everyone getting their name tags, Raffle Tickets and finding a table to sit at. After that, the event was kicked off by <strong>Renata A. Hernandez</strong>, BOE Member/Community Chairperson and <strong>Miguelina Gil-Landisi</strong>, District ESL Teacher/LASO Advisor. Followed by the Opening, we all watched a Short Film that was put together by the PAAAS Student Community; that was ABSOLUTELY great! The M&M Ice Breaker was after that, each Table recieved M&M's and each color symbolized something. We had dinner, and then moved downstairs for the Zumba Dance. That Dance was coordinated by Evergreen Teacher <strong>Ana Ramos, </strong>and the students of Evergreen School. They did a GREAT Job leading everyone in the dance. The Event was absolutely great, we had a GREAT time and on behalf of the Committee we THANK YOU all for showing up.<strong><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span>Community "In" Schools Committee </strong>- <em>Thank You all for a GREAT Event. I had a great time working with you all. </em><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong>Renata Hernandez</strong>, <em>BOE Member and Committee Chairperson; </em><em></em><strong>Keisha Edwards, </strong><em>BOE Member and Committee Co-Chairperson; </em><strong>Miguelina Gil-Landisi, </strong><em>District Teacher and LASO Advisor; </em><strong>Scot R. Burkholder, </strong><em>Jefferson School Principal; </em><strong>Danice Stone, </strong><em>SFSS; </em><em></em><strong>Doris Cera, </strong><em>District Teacher and LASO Advisor; </em><em></em><strong>Eric Jones, </strong><em>PPS Administrator; </em><em></em><strong>Carmen S., </strong><em>Angels In Action </em><strong>Special Thanks- </strong><em>Without your help, it would not have been possible. </em><em></em>Plainfield High School Woodshop Teacher: <strong>Mr. Cheung, </strong>District Teacher and Leadership Project Director: <strong>Shawn R. Colletta, </strong>Interim Superintendent: <strong>Anna Belin-Pyles, </strong>PHS Librarian: <strong>Anita Kaur, </strong>The Wonderful and very Helpful: <strong>BOE Custodial </strong><strong>Staff, </strong>PAAAS Principal: <strong>Angela Bento, </strong>PAAAS TV Production Class and Teacher: <strong>Christopher Paskewich, </strong>The Leadership Project @ Jefferson School Members: Vice President <strong>Sameerah R. Jones, </strong>Secretary <strong>Delmis Hernandez, Johanne Corado, Christian Ojeda, Erick Ojeda, Isabel Sanchez, Joel Mercado, Thalia Mercado, Silvia Jerez, Kevin Condezo </strong>and <strong>Tamara Basantes. </strong>Lastly,<strong> Sodexho Food Services</strong> <br /><p>And, we can't forget Councilor <strong>Rebecca Williams</strong>, Councilor <strong>Adrian Mapp</strong>, Councilor <strong>Cory Storch</strong>, and BOE Member <strong>Wilma G. Campbell</strong> and <strong>John Campbell</strong>; thank you to them for coming out and showing us some support. </p><br /><p></p><br /><p><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>I thought the event went well, we had a GREAT turn out and I was pleased with the event. I want to also acknowledge <strong>Dee Demaron. </strong>Dee is running for Councilwoman-At-Large, First and Fourth Wards. She said some very encouraging and positive words to me, that just made my night. Thank You Dee, it was greatly appreciated. </p><br /><p></p><br /><p>With You For Leadership, </p><br /><p></p><br /><p>Vashon L. Hill </p><br /><p>PRESIDENT</p><br /><p>The Leadership Project @Jefferson School </p><br /><p></p><br /><p><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em></p><br /><p><span style="color:#3333ff;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#3333ff;">VLHill/TLPP </span></p>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-77209409764552861752011-03-29T08:27:00.000-04:002011-03-29T09:04:07.243-04:00A Teacher of the 21st Century<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MTl3quzhdYaeJvHC4kXJ6oEcEaV61Yn8ame9FHLRAeh6XOmAJDA2MA0PTIA1cR_xboYjC4EgHqQBfymA0I0bUZRYa0YWYfOF_pP23s9Y4_Lx30CHfdwZZLNfg6WouokUWDVkreNdD67G/s1600/maritza.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 189px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 182px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589107027501829522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MTl3quzhdYaeJvHC4kXJ6oEcEaV61Yn8ame9FHLRAeh6XOmAJDA2MA0PTIA1cR_xboYjC4EgHqQBfymA0I0bUZRYa0YWYfOF_pP23s9Y4_Lx30CHfdwZZLNfg6WouokUWDVkreNdD67G/s400/maritza.bmp" /></a> <br /><div>Hi Readers, this week I interviewed Maritza Franco. A World Language Teacher at my school; Union Catholic Regional High School. </div><br /><div></div>She’s funny, creative, and witty. Her name is Maritza Franco. She’s a World Language Teacher at Union Catholic Regional High School in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. 1.) Question: <strong>How long have you been teaching? </strong>Answer: <em>I have been teaching for the past 12 years. This is my 3rd Year here at UC. </em>2.) Question: <strong>What did you do before teaching?</strong> Answer: <em>Before teaching I worked in cargo sales, sold the spaces of cargo onboard passenger aircraft for American Airlines, and also was a Global Account Executive for Pharmaceuticals and fashion textiles. My sales territory was New Jersey, lower and mid Manhattan and Connecticut along with the Caribbean, South America and Europe. </em>3.) Question: <strong>Do you like this school? </strong>Answer: <em>Definitely, UC is a community. It's like Family, a very BIG family. What I like most is, the fact that everyone is involved in the day to day at UC. I can't really say I like one particular thing, because I like everything about UC. </em>4.) Question: <strong>What other grades did you teach? </strong>Answer: <em>I teach Spanish 1, 2, and 3, from Freshman to Seniors. </em>5.) Question: <strong>How many classes do you teach? </strong>Answer: <em>This particular year I teach Six (6) classes, One (1) extra section, however I regularly teach (5) classes. </em>6.) Question: <strong>Which class/section do you like most?</strong> Answer: <em>I can say I like all at different times, hence my classes are different levels and they all learn differently. Spanish 1 classes have their own style and my Spanish 2's have been with me since freshman year and, then I have my Spanish 3 who really have improved their Spanish throughout the years and I get to see that first hand. </em>7.) Question: <strong>What are your hobbie</strong><strong>s outside of school? </strong>Answer: <em>Well, I do alot of things with my children. I like dancing, softball, tennis and a good game of Scattergories. I love to cook, travel, and go out (when I can) to the movies. </em>8.) Question: <strong>What's your favorite food? </strong>Answer: <em>I like all kinds of food from Sushi to roasted pork, and the list can go on and on. </em>9.) Question: <strong>How was your school life when you were in High School?</strong> Answer:<em>Well, I went from a catholic school in NYC, graduated 8th grade and had a scholarship to attend one of the best HS in NYC (Mother Cabrini), however moved to Puerto Rico and went to public school there. Although public school is somewhat like private (you do have to wear uniforms) it was different considering my friends were all here in the states. I got used to it though, I had my cousins and made friends. We didn't have many clubs back then, there was a Business and Marketing Association, Book Club and the graduating class committee (Pres, VP, Sec, etc) We had fundraisers and had voting for Prom king and queen, I was prom queen for my graduating class.</em> ___________________ 10.) Question: <strong>How many kids do you have? </strong>Answer: <em>I have 2 children. Loren, is my oldest, she's a junior and Jaview, he's 15, he's a freshman.</em> 11.) Question: <strong>Are you married? How many years? </strong>Answer: <em>Yes, I'm married, I've been married for the past 25 years, and I'll be celebrating my 26th year in July. </em>12.) Question: <strong>How hard is it to raise a family, work a full-time job, and be a supportive wife? </strong>Answer: <em>It is tough, however nothing comes easy and I constantly repeat to myself, what my Mother always told me and my Father taught us, "Be true to yourself and others, with hard work and dedication you can do it, remember, to always give back to your community, and remind yourself that God, never gives us nothing we can't handle", so I live by those words and try to instill those in my children. My husband and I both work full time and it is at times exhausting, however we're a constant reminder ot each other that we're a team.</em> 13.) Question: <strong>Where do you get your energy from? </strong>Answer: <em>T0 tell you the truth, I enjoy what I do! I guess I get it from my foundation, prayer, faith and a little help from above (I guess my Mom watches over me). </em>14.) Question: <strong>What are your dislikes?</strong> Answer: <em>I don't have many dislikes, one thing I don't like is the word HATE, its not a nice word </em><em>and I don't take it lightly. </em>15.) Question: <strong>Who is your best friend?</strong> Answer: <em>My best friend was my mother (she passed away 7 years ago). I have two very close friends, one of which is my high school friend and the other is my hairdresser.</em> 16.) Question: <strong>Who is your hero?</strong> Answer: <em>If you’re asking me to choose, I would say someone I would call a hero is Roberto Clemente, because he is one of the greatest humanitarians. He chooses to leave New Year’s celebrations to take relief items to the devastated in Nicaragua, which cost him his life. There are many heroes nowadays, especially those who choose to lay down their lives to save others, those I also call hero, so as you can see there are many.</em> <strong>MY PERSPECTIVE:</strong> I think Mrs. Franco is a GREAT Teacher. She always there when her students need her and cares about her students. Thank You Mrs. Franco for letting me Interview you. I am experiencing some technical difficulties with my Account, my Apologizes if the Interview looks weird. Have a Great Day, Vashon L. Hill PRESIDENT The Leadership Project <em><span style="color:#330033;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><span style="color:#330033;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span><span style="color:#330033;"></span><span style="color:#330033;">VLHill/TLPP </span>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-55547314317826862232011-03-28T08:57:00.005-04:002011-03-28T09:05:21.855-04:00What's On Tap for Tomorrow<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwkpVDOue8bCCke2R_R5z1ZBLSZbMB6jH5Gcp5D0HfvA15Xv1zEztd1pc06One6HCLwosdEMLF9yUdbAbeJNKm48gSyXvjBj5pu7W1XKHZk6FhuqLUkicC-pAkdHab2sm-uf_daPfkhB1/s1600/fkdskf.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589115129627015730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwkpVDOue8bCCke2R_R5z1ZBLSZbMB6jH5Gcp5D0HfvA15Xv1zEztd1pc06One6HCLwosdEMLF9yUdbAbeJNKm48gSyXvjBj5pu7W1XKHZk6FhuqLUkicC-pAkdHab2sm-uf_daPfkhB1/s400/fkdskf.bmp" /></a> <br /><div>Hi Readers, Tomorrow on Plainfield: A Student's Perspective. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I interview Maritza Franco, World Language Teacher at Union Catholic Regional High School. Make sure you stop by and Read it. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Have A Good Day, </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Vashon L. Hill </div><br /><div>PRESIDENT </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Leadership Project </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">"<em>Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </em></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff0000;">VLHill/TLPP</span></div><br /><div></div>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-41407080598023910112011-03-25T20:12:00.004-04:002011-03-25T20:23:40.433-04:00Multicultural Festival<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91gWy1Y5fDFe7lP56djxJUmDaGWWS5cYBkstbGkV6xiJJxSV8icFNVGW-o6N3NdNqdowGRUCXSsuZ3f6ZUy3dbZFOXWY9yd7GnVQ1jgWOjkjmY2xJCHvYzu-EW_DeqYKGLAw463OiE6mN/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 197px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588175868792663746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91gWy1Y5fDFe7lP56djxJUmDaGWWS5cYBkstbGkV6xiJJxSV8icFNVGW-o6N3NdNqdowGRUCXSsuZ3f6ZUy3dbZFOXWY9yd7GnVQ1jgWOjkjmY2xJCHvYzu-EW_DeqYKGLAw463OiE6mN/s400/images.jpg" /></a> Click the Image and RSVP. See You There!<br /><br /><br /><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>Make sure you click the "Multicultural Picture" and RSVP your spot at the Event. That picture will sit there everyday until April 15th. Can't wait to see you there!<br /><br /><br />With You For Leadership,<br /><br />Vashon L. Hill<br />PRESIDENT<br /><br />The Leadership Project<br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#cc66cc;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#cc66cc;">In. Assoc. with TLP Publications </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#cc66cc;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#cc66cc;">VLHill/TLPP</span></em>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-90182407164847335002011-03-21T22:37:00.005-04:002011-03-22T08:42:51.981-04:00"Planning and Preparing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQ64Zj9WMVM0frVRgA7x4yZyn_NoAzS-P69eVYmIEqpj8D4AxJDo5wDbZfqoc7irPZavQVihZyVroUhyphenhyphenIsfbaQXOtiaeklAeIs-CHZvt5wqDW7NlOY8xtahZYQgJWaAtdMp5mxYu8hrZ1/s1600/fff.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586728827989998642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQ64Zj9WMVM0frVRgA7x4yZyn_NoAzS-P69eVYmIEqpj8D4AxJDo5wDbZfqoc7irPZavQVihZyVroUhyphenhyphenIsfbaQXOtiaeklAeIs-CHZvt5wqDW7NlOY8xtahZYQgJWaAtdMp5mxYu8hrZ1/s400/fff.bmp" /></a><br /><br />TLP will hold a General Membership Meeting on March 23rd, 2011 at Jefferson Elementary School in the Library Media Center. The time will be at 4:00pm.<br /><br />If you would like to attend and learn more about TLP, please send me an e-mail to <a href="mailto:slhill.LP@gmail.com">slhill.LP@gmail.com</a>. <br /><br />Have a Great Day,<br /><br />Vashon L. Hill<br />PRESIDENT<br />The Leadership Project<br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#66ffff;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders </span></em><br /><span style="color:#66ffff;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span><br /><p><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span> </p><p><span style="color:#66ffff;">VLHill/TLPP </span></p>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-73931774954330971622011-03-11T08:53:00.002-05:002011-03-11T08:59:09.086-05:00UpdatesHi Everyone.<br /><br />Check out The Leadership Project's SchoolNotes Page for Updates on <em>What's New! </em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br />Here's the Link:<br /><a href="http://new.schoolnotes.com/xpages/view/195380/0/1">http://new.schoolnotes.com/xpages/view/195380/0/1</a><br /><br />Have A Good Day,<br /><br />Vashon Hill<br />PRESIDENT<br /><br />The Leadership Project<br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#33ff33;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#33ff33;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#33ff33;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#33ff33;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#33ff33;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#33ff33;">VLHill/TLPP</span></em>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-3930191453810197102011-03-02T08:42:00.003-05:002011-03-02T08:51:22.258-05:00Read Across America<div>Good Day Everyone. </div><br /><div>I am back in action, after a little Health Scare yesterday, where I had to go to the Hospital to stay over night. </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 204px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579479652392777010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMXA3DVOlsD7GWQpA5xIsoq4wyZuqLpoTroYa5vI0YFm1MvzlE1ilbrtgEL43zfYtv8-s43h-3OH68Gw0eFxAUq4yk3pv5DzX-gfTK_iHPMIAS9EkgTrOBe12QUONTn9hEouh6kqwPMdf/s400/imagesCA43O3LH.jpg" /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Today, is Dr. Seuss' birthday. Which also makes today, Read Across America. The Student Leaders will be going to Jefferson School today to read to the students there. I am sure they are all excited to see everyone. </div><br /><br /><br /><div><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>Thank You everyone for the Get-Well Wishes. Stay tuned to "A Student's Perspective." Enjoy this day of Reading and Fun. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br />Have a Great Day, </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Vashon Hill </div><br /><div>PRESIDENT </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Leadership Project </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">VLHill/TLPP </span></em></div>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-65949555169970962652011-02-25T08:36:00.007-05:002011-02-25T08:51:47.520-05:00The InterviewHi Readers. Here is the Interview from the Interviewer from Leadership Somerset. Here is the Introduction to it.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzlItjq5_wwHS2VwAC-k92oElukPmSWUOs45qMV4BYwxFc9cUQtwd1Ym2L6sLURzXTP9SGCTfpam3SPcgddd9pKQ9Jnhv4kH3-ItMeItbm7r4IVX2jlmhAMm64n3W2BDBPwurLqVOTOyq/s1600/imagesCANK5OIP.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577621672855910562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzlItjq5_wwHS2VwAC-k92oElukPmSWUOs45qMV4BYwxFc9cUQtwd1Ym2L6sLURzXTP9SGCTfpam3SPcgddd9pKQ9Jnhv4kH3-ItMeItbm7r4IVX2jlmhAMm64n3W2BDBPwurLqVOTOyq/s400/imagesCANK5OIP.jpg" /></a><br />Vashon Hill: Community Leader<br /><br />He has shared the screen with Academy nominees <strong>Laura Linney</strong> and <strong>Gabourey Sidibe</strong> in “The Big C”, taught kindergarten, and calls <strong>Tyler Perry</strong> and <strong>Anderson Cooper</strong> some of his heroes. His name is <strong>Vashon Hill</strong>, a young community leader and a Union Catholic Regional High School student with proven leadership abilities.<br /><br />Vashon authors a blog called “Plainfield: A Student’s Perspective” (pstudentsperspective.blogspot.com). As a Leadership Somerset participant developing my own leadership ability, I became curious about Vashon after noticing the <strong>John Quincy Adams</strong> quote on his blog. The quote reads, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” In addition to this quote, Vashon’s blog offers his perspective on everything from the recent rash of Plainfield shootings to Plainfield Board of Education issues. His blog reflects his maturity and commitment to community involvement. At a time when most teenagers are struggling with identity issues and peer pressure, Vashon stands out as a confident role model and leader.<br /><br />Since 2008, Vashon has clocked 300 service hours doing everything from student teaching to running the Jefferson School Leadership Project. As President of the Project, he and his board plan events, fundraisers, workshops, and offer support to the school’s teachers and administrators. Jefferson School Principal, <strong>Scott Burkholder</strong>, praised Vashon for the important role he plays and pointed out that because of his age, he can be a more effective role model than teachers. Burkholder also credits Vashon with helping to pioneer the upcoming Multicultural Diversity program, an event that aims to bring the diverse Plainfield community groups together. This program is just one of the many ways Vashon and the Project are reaching out to the community and collaborating with other agencies like the Plainfield Board of Education.<br /><br />Vashon credits his mom, former Jefferson teachers, and Project directors, <strong>Shawn Colletta</strong> and <strong>James Malkmus</strong>, with encouraging his leadership abilities. According to Vashon, a leader needs to be positive trustworthy, effective, and have experience. He considers himself a good leader but admits that he can learn to be more patient. He points to a couple incidents where he had to deal with an unruly student and a demanding parent and learned that patience is especially important in such situations.<br /><br />Whether he becomes the next famous actor, teacher, journalist, or President of the United States of America, <strong>Vashon Hill</strong> will no doubt be out in front leading and making things happen. With the growing Plainfield shootings, more focus on positive young role models like Vashon is critically needed. While his story may not make front page news, more people need to know about this inspiring young community leader.<br /></p><p><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>I like what was written. Please tell me what you think. </p><p></p><p>With You For Leadership, </p><p>Vashon Hill </p><p>PRESIDENT</p><p>The Leadership Project</p><p></p><p><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em></p><p><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">VLHill/TLPP </span></em></p><p></p><p><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications</span></em></p><p></p><p><br /></p>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-12961264356444688572011-02-13T01:15:00.003-05:002011-02-13T01:20:45.641-05:00Happy Birthday TO Me!!!!<span style="color:#3333ff;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCPShqDojZeI1gjBbgCvk5Qiln9f8wUawyTnJ-Zj_QynMnBmGes8weaYOyVlIrMUcPuboItIDpqzKeBtnoKGihIEqD_MTCnEkSu0Epec5ssPvDKE1_Q3B_XSj98xzEy_O6fxtgKr58i2Lu/s1600/imagesCACXXKIS.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 197px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573054785465154034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCPShqDojZeI1gjBbgCvk5Qiln9f8wUawyTnJ-Zj_QynMnBmGes8weaYOyVlIrMUcPuboItIDpqzKeBtnoKGihIEqD_MTCnEkSu0Epec5ssPvDKE1_Q3B_XSj98xzEy_O6fxtgKr58i2Lu/s400/imagesCACXXKIS.jpg" /></a> <span style="color:#ff0000;">HAPPY </span><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>BIRTHDAY TO </strong></span><span style="color:#009900;">ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </span><br /><p>Have A Great Day Everyone, </p><p> </p><p>Vashon L. Hill</p><p>PRESIDENT</p><p>The Leadership Project</p><p><em><span style="color:#66ff99;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em></p><p><em><span style="color:#66ff99;"></span></em> </p><p><em><span style="color:#66ff99;">VLHill/TLPP</span></em></p><p><em><span style="color:#66ff99;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span></em></p>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-59808181740383779002011-02-12T00:40:00.003-05:002011-02-12T04:00:39.482-05:00How did the Interview Go?Greetings Readers.<br /><br /><br />My birthday is tomorrow! I had my interview with Leadership Somerset on Tuesday, It was so fun. I arrived at Jefferson about 9:00am that day. I got there, signed in and said, "Hello" to everyone. I spoke with a couple of teachers before going into the Leadership Office, when I went into the Office I prepared everything I will need for the interview.<br /><br /><br />Waiting...Waiting...Finally, with a smile the interviewer comes in and meets me at the Gymnasium. I shake her hand, and greet her, "Hello, I'm Vashon Hill." She introduces herself to me, while we are in the Gym; I introduced her to the Co-Director of The Leadership Project. After that, we started the tour around the school. I even introduced her to my Kindergarten Students. After that, she spoke with School Principal <strong>Scot R. Burkholder, </strong>who said some very nice and encouraging things about myself and the program. Finally, my actual interview, we went down into a Private Office to talk about myself. She asked questions like who are my hero's. My Mom, Anderson Cooper (TV News Anchor- something I am interested in doing) and Tyler Perry (who inspires all with his success). After the interview, Kindergarten and 1st Grade students were in lunch. So, I walked down to the cafeteria and saw my students. They all gave me a big group hug. I was so happy to see all of them.<br /><br /><br /><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>I thought the interview went very well. I can't wait to share it with you all once I recieve it. I had a great time with her, and I was pleased over with the questions that she asked. I shared with her what are some of TLP's long term goals. Which she seemed excited about. She also asked, Where I get my energy from? I get my energy from helping people, knowing I have made a difference in someone's life make's me happy. Finally, tomorrow is my <span style="color:#ff0000;">BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </span><span style="color:#000000;">I am excited, I'll be 17. Happy Birthday to me! </span><br /><br /><br />With You For Leadership,<br /><br />Vashon Hill<br /><strong>PRESIDENT </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>The Leadership Project </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><em><span style="color:#33ff33;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#33ff33;"></span></em><br /><span style="color:#33ff33;">VLHill/TLPP</span><br /><span style="color:#33ff33;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-31776952498084874462011-02-07T05:22:00.000-05:002011-02-07T01:55:59.252-05:00Superbowl XLVHi Readers, recently I have been asked by a Leadership Somerset Member to interview me for her class. I was very pleased when I recieved the e-mail. My Interview is scheduled for Tuesday and I can't wait!! The Interviewer will be asking me questions about myself and gaining information about The Leadership Project.<br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 197px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570828175361999026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimic_xJXFg-V2ziyzCSDoT3_9lzgu8Pwrd66kCLXpDyTsQza9fHm8iBKp8RZm_1GOQ_UHPnZgEwcliHxTilCOBIOts_dCWHqx22BkKibftIwfxvFddpzxpvKG23jUJpoi2-ykdyr9SmGzm/s400/images.jpg" /><br />And Now to the <span style="color:#009900;">GREEN</span> and <span style="color:#ffcc00;">GOLD- </span><span style="color:#000000;">Congratulations to the Green Bay Packers. They won the SUPERBOWL XLV. It was a very competitive as I watch the game from my Living Room on our Projector Screen. I knew they would win, I am NOT a fan of either because; I am just not a fan of Football but I love the Superbowl. My family had a BIG party at my house. We had Food and Fun, it was a great day to end out the weekend. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>I can't wait till my Interview on Tuesday!!! Once again, Congratulations to the Packers on their victory last night! I hope you all have a great week. I will have more about my interview with the Leadership Somerset. I can't wait to see what type of questions they are going to ask me about The Leadership Project and myself.<br /><br /><br />- Have A Great Day,<br /><br />Vashon L. Hill<br />PRESIDENT<br />The Leadership Project<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">VLHill/TLPP</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">IN Assoc. with TLP Publications </span></em></p>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-72597097345702813762011-01-27T00:14:00.006-05:002011-01-27T00:37:37.928-05:00Wisdom<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jFymQA7wuoPmkovmJcPctx8z45UKQGYdbM3hRX18A5fGUUvWw_bWXIVDTheKdYNkHYARFcIBuwR6IsVFMmBhp2KgK709r9mlGYbE4EjiXCPB5woqY3w0u1PeSJvcHAUFSVhvGGEcKXLp/s1600/wisdom.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566731273514138562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jFymQA7wuoPmkovmJcPctx8z45UKQGYdbM3hRX18A5fGUUvWw_bWXIVDTheKdYNkHYARFcIBuwR6IsVFMmBhp2KgK709r9mlGYbE4EjiXCPB5woqY3w0u1PeSJvcHAUFSVhvGGEcKXLp/s400/wisdom.gif" /></a><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.</span></em><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">-David Starr Jordan</span></em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;">Have a Great Day, </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Vashon L. Hill</div><div align="left">PRESIDENT</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">THE Leadership Project </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;"><em></em></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;"><em></em></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;"><em>"Today's Youth</em> <em>becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </em></span></div><div align="left"><em><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span></em></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="color:#00cccc;">VLHill/TLPP</span></div>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-15428672145733848742011-01-16T15:00:00.006-05:002011-01-26T23:41:48.261-05:002nd Murder of 2011Hi Readers!<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">BREAKING NEWS </span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br /><br /></span>The shooting happened at the 400 Block of John Street in Plainfield a little after midnight. The police found Lovely shot in the head. He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Critical Condition, where he was pronounced dead at 2:45am. There has been no arrests or charges filed in this case as it is developing.<br /><br /><br />This is the second shooting homicide in Plainfield since 2011 has started.<br /><br /><br /><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>I send my condolenses to the Lovely Family. These shootings are getting out of hand and it's sad to see what is happened to Plainfield. I remember Shawne from when he was in Hubbard, he was a grade under me. For more on this shooting, go to<br /><a href="http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110116/NEWS/110116006/1018/NEWS0401">http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110116/NEWS/110116006/1018/NEWS0401</a><br /><br /><br />Have a Great MLK Day.<br /><br /><br />With You For Leadership,<br /><br />Vashon L. Hill<br />PRESIDENT<br />The Leadership Project<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></em><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">VLHill/TLPP</span>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-30558161644650183272011-01-03T08:32:00.002-05:002011-01-03T09:01:48.607-05:00Swinging Into 2011Good Morning Readers!<br /><br /><br />Most of us are heading back to office and school. For myself, I am ready to get back into school. But I bet by Wednesday, getting over that "Hump Day" will be the challenge.<br /><br /><br />January has hit us, and that means Midterms! Midterms at my school are a very big deal. So students are preparing for their tests. Wish me Luck.<br /><br /><br /><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>I just wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year. 2011 will hold a new experience for us all. Remember, 2011 A Year of Goals and Success.<br /><br /><br />That's all for me now,<br /><br /><br />With You For Leadership,<br /><br /><br />Vashon Hill<br /><br />PRESIDENT<br /><br />The Leadership Project<br /><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ffcc00;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span></em><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;">VLHill/TLPP </span>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-80428382043634566692010-12-25T02:49:00.006-05:002010-12-25T03:04:24.837-05:00Wishing You A Merry ChristmasHi Readers! How are you? Finally, it is here! Santa came and left presents for everyone. Isn't it nice to wake up, and see the children and how happy they are when seeing all of their new toys and presents. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554525285252323762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdKu5KOfnicv2XzFJPMmW6n7kBT8WOskjTxIP6ohvjGxEaMNQibTG4MINlY5G4iv90WtoKO7ERGogYocHo8DCntQIz-kjwHRaZ2sZNcG29JGkAtzm4RnhM_zMpn0I3PmaEMTz1iEferrN/s400/santa.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE:</strong> <span style="color:#ffffff;">On behalf of the whole "The Leadership Project" team, I want to wish you all <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!</span></strong> I hope you all have a safe and enjoying Holiday today.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#ffffff;">With You For Leadership, </span></p><p><span style="color:#ffffff;">Vashon L. Hill</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffffff;">PRESIDENT <img class="gl_bold" border="0" alt="Bold" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" /></span></p><p><span style="color:#ffffff;">The Leadership Project </span></p><p><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></p><p><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em></p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#ffcc33;">IN Assoc. with TLP Publications </span></span></p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#ffcc33;"></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#000000;">VLHill/TLPP </span></p></span>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-47792468746257278032010-12-19T22:11:00.006-05:002010-12-19T22:50:09.798-05:00Inspire Someone<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1LJJiJ6x2XJdogv2LLLcRBKsDrFwYR491ZrMt9ho1glZeNMxZRASY8p2nPPWgxOz32c2d2cxVmmEiUqEiEjC1F72dGpP2AQSj_NTygioDKz12QR0JdOTdgctXN_06WPuvSY0B2_62pASz/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552602071401621474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1LJJiJ6x2XJdogv2LLLcRBKsDrFwYR491ZrMt9ho1glZeNMxZRASY8p2nPPWgxOz32c2d2cxVmmEiUqEiEjC1F72dGpP2AQSj_NTygioDKz12QR0JdOTdgctXN_06WPuvSY0B2_62pASz/s400/untitled.bmp" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div align="center">By definition- to influence, move, or guide by divine or supernatural inspiration </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><em>We must become the change we want to see. - Ghandi </em></span></div><br /><p><span style="font-size:180%;"><em></em></span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>Today, Inspire someone to do the right thing. Do something positive, and they will follow you. Be a Leader, not a follower. Have a Great Monday! </span></p><br /><p align="left"></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">With You For Leadership, </span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Vashon L. Hill</span></strong></span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">PRESIDENT</span></strong></span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">THE LEADERSHIP PROJECT </span></strong></span></p><br /><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></strong></p><br /><p align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#6633ff;">"Today's Youth Becoming Tomorrow's Leaders</span></em></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#6633ff;">In. Assoc. With TLP Publications </span><br /></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#6633ff;">VLHill/TLPP </span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></strong></p></span><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-7713890581377642492010-12-15T12:22:00.010-05:002010-12-16T23:13:20.353-05:00The Weather Girl Who Cried WolfHi Readers!<br /><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">BREAKING NEWS <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 222px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551428570977156962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOgByycNAFJ9v2a2p99D7OyuwxAar3cCGy_3iY2pxQdwIywmmTpDjPPPxs-sucauNPuKTTAJTDfOMu5AmZwXOIRfm6uU7asIPqAESE64mewF3hty1d5v5_68JPwbn12ugiUCCKNwIbc8-/s400/jb%2527.jpg" /></span></strong></div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"></span></strong><br /><br /><div><br /> </div><div>WABC-TV/Channel 7- Weather Meteorologist <strong>Heidi Jones</strong> was arrested for lying about a false rape in Central Park. </div><br /><br /><div>Here's the story, On the afternoon of September 24th, Heidi told the Police that she was jogging and a Hispanic-Latino man in his mid 30's or 40's grabbed her from behind and pulled dragged her off the walking path behind bushes by a wooded area and attempted to rape her. She told police that her "rapist" was scared off by two-passers who came to rescue her. The cops were suspect about Jones' "story." The first clue to why they were suspect was why she waited until a day before Thanksgiving, November 24th; two months later to report the alledged attack. During which, Heidi told the police that he showed up to her apartment, three days earlier, November 21st and harassed her, saying "I know you went to the police!" After the meeting, Investigators and Detectives searched hard and long for witnesses and video. After they couldn't find anything, they went to talk to Heidi again and noticed some wet spots in her story. Heidi finally admitted that she had lied about the story and wanted some sympathy for her personal set-backs she was experiencing in her personal life; saying she felt "personal and professional pressures." She told her co-workers at Channel 7 in September and everyone was saddened by it. She even had Security Guards escorting her home, because she felt unsafe. </div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><strong>Heidi Jones</strong>, who anchor's the weekend evening weather reports and is a fill-in Meteorologist for <strong>Sam Champion</strong> on Good Morning America. She was charged with arrested Monday, the 13th of December; charged with filing a false report, which is a Class A Misdemeanor. If found guily, Heidi will be placed in jail for up to a year or a $1,000 fine. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 207px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 201px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551409734758756754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE6_pHcPIvWkau3LD9bJFNassgaccJBndUW6bbcbeHVNk3x6rIdtmb8iT_5B_vGR-iFnGB5-YWDhW57TkTe3ZhCX-lFPwRBwQyOupctC6IS2I-VrG0elN1WqMLc1Ulm3Gojh9Ck_4KpWl5/s400/imagesCALU6V2Y.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>I think Heidi should be held accountable, but to what extent? She would spend some time doing something and think about her actions. How about Community Service? Paying a fine? Her News Bio was taken down, but mysteriously reappeared at night. A poster of with her picture that hung in one of the WABC hallways, was taken down. I was very shocked when I found out that it was Heidi Jones, from Channel 7. Speechless! It has been said that she (Heidi) never really "gelled" with any of the other women at the station, you never knew where she would go with any story, she was sort of out for herself. If attention was what she wanted, she should have brought a puppy, went shopping, or went out with some friends. Co-workers of Heidi felt 'betrayed' by her lies. One staffer said, "We are all like a Family." A Source say, "she was deeply unhappy personally and professionally." "She's a really nice girl. There must be something deeper that we dont know about yet." said another source. It's very sad, I hope all works out for her. She still should serve some type of penalty as any other person would. For more information, please check out this video from FOX News I found on YOUTUBE. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og6vve5_A54">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og6vve5_A54</a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>COMING UP: </strong>Coming up here on "PASS" (Plainfield: A Student's Perspective.) More on Heidi Jones, New Year Eve Plans, and Staying Warm in this Bitter Cold. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Stay Warm </div><div>With You For Leadership, </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>Vashon L. Hill</strong></div><div><strong>PRESIDENT </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong>THE LEADERSHIP PROJECT </strong></div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><em><span style="color:#009900;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em></div><div><span style="color:#009900;">The Leadership Project </span></div><div><span style="color:#009900;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#009900;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#009900;">IN Assoc. with TLP Publications </span></div><div><span style="color:#009900;"></span></div><div>VLHill/TLPP </div>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-41227180359707098132010-12-14T21:52:00.004-05:002010-12-15T09:53:12.163-05:00Saying GoodbyeHi Readers! I hope you all are staying warm out here in the Bitter Cold. Bundle UPP!<br /><br /><br />How are you? Wednesday, December 8th, 2010, I had my last lesson with the kindergarten students at Jefferson School. It was a very bitter sweet moment for all of us.<br /><br />I attempted to make Gooey Goo for the students. Everything was going well, until I did not have enough White Glue. It was very disapointing to the students. They all gave me hugs and said, "Mr. Hill I will miss you very much!" That made my day, some of them even drew me pictures!<br /><br /><br /><br />Taking this course has meant alot to me, I was able to get first hand experience working with kids MORE, being in a classroom with them, and actually teaching them. Do I want to go into Education? Only time will tell for now, however I do have a back up plan and I am prepared for the future. If I do go into teaching, I would definitely like to come back to Jefferson and teach. I also want to send a special THANK YOU to my Cooperating Teacher <strong>Antoinette Barracato</strong>. Even though she was away on Maternity Leave, I learned A LOT from her about classroom organization/management, scheduling and procedures, and discipline. <strong>Thank you Mrs. Barracato!</strong><br /><br /><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE:</strong> I am really considering Education. I definitely want to take this course again Senior Year. It's a very interesting course and you get to go deep into the Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade Curriculum.<br /><br /><br /><strong>COMING UP:</strong> Words of Inspiration, Staying Warm in This Cold Weather, and WABC-TV Weather Meteorologist Heidi Jones. <br /><br /><br />With You For Leadership,<br /><br />Vashon L. Hill<br />PRESIDENT<br /><br />THE LEADERSHIP PROJECT<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#ffcc66;"><span style="color:#009900;"><em>"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders"<br /><br />In Assoc. with TLP Publications<br /></em><br /><br /></span>VLHill/TLPP</span>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-56925396872202121272010-11-23T21:13:00.003-05:002010-11-24T01:36:16.944-05:00Old Practices? Can they help?Hi Readers! Welcome to Plainfield: A Student's Perspective.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Do you think the Plainfield Public Schools should return to some of their old practices? Old courses that they have offered? Well I completely agree with you. To improve some of the students work and their performance, let's go back and revive those old practices and courses. How about Let's Read? Let's Read was a one on one program for First Grade struggling readers.<br /><br /><br />I remember being in Let's Read for a little while as a 1st Grader, where we had to test before being placed in Let's Read or remaining as an "advanced or regular reader." I wasn't in the program for long, but I remember that it helped me read better, I also remember the Let's Read Teacher's name at the time, Miss Horner. Small things like this can help us achieve in reading more for our students. I know the district still has Read 180, so maybe they should bring back Let's Read. I don't think it should be just for First Graders, but for 2nd and 3rd graders also. With referral from the classroom teacher, they (2nd and 3rd Grade teachers) can refer their student (s) to the Let's Read Teacher for one on one evaluations on reading.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>It may seem simple, but it may just help. It will reflect for the positive on standardized tests, quizzes, and tests. Reading is important, let's bring back an old practice that will help students achieve and reach for success. Share with me what are some old Practices that you think the District should go back to. You can leave comments or email them to me. Have a Great Wednesday!<br /><br /><br /><strong>COMING UP: </strong>Old Practices, bringing them back for success.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>With You For Leadership- </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong><em>Vashon L. Hill</em></strong><br /><strong><em></em></strong><br />President<br /><br />The Leadership Project<br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff9900;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ff9900;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ff9900;"></span></em><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33ff33;">VLHill/TLPP </span>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-32182221655869321702010-11-12T10:41:00.009-05:002010-11-14T22:57:51.091-05:00Updates, Updates, UpdatesHi Readers! School has kept me busy these past couple of days. How are all of you? At this time, I want to give my condolences to the Cadogan family. The 17-year old senior of Barack Obama Academy was shot dead last Thursday. He was well known by many.<br /><br /><br />I would also like to send some condolences to the family of "Duka." He was shot on Friday on West Third Street. He was well known also. We have got to make a change for the positive as a community. People talk about Plainfield and it's not positive. Let's change Plainfield back into what we want it to be, a peaceful place that we can call our own.<br /><br /><br />Ok, so I have been busy with my kindergartener's and planning with the Leadership Project. I am planning a good-bye party for them. I will be leaving the class after the semester is over. We will be making Gooey Goo. Gooey Goo is a fun Science Experiment for students in all grades. I am so sad to leave my little friends.<br /><br /><br />As a member of the Community "In" Schools Council, I will be attending our first event on Friday, November 19th at the Plainfield High School Cafeteria. This event is only INVITATION ONLY. I am sure we will have a positive outcome from this event. I am super excited and can't wait. The Leadership Project at Jefferson School Student Leaders will be assisting and helping with monitoring children.<br /><br /><br /><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>I am really sad to be leaving my students. As I said before, as a community it is time for us to make a change for the better and the future of our Plainfield students. It's very heartbreaking for them to see the action of shootings or altercations when they are being dismissed from school. Let's prove those outsider's wrong and show them that Plainfield is not a bad place. Let's think positive and pray, pray, pray.<br /><br /><br /><strong>COMING UP: </strong>I haven't forgotten about your pictures. I will upload them soon!<br /><br /><br /><strong>With You for Leadership- </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><em>Vashon L. Hill</em><br /><em></em><br />PRESIDENT<br /><br />The Leadership Project<br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ffff66;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></em><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">VLHill/TLPP </span>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-89951018328891648642010-11-01T23:49:00.002-04:002010-11-01T23:58:31.458-04:00"Yes I Will"Hello Readers!<br /><br /><br /><br />Just wanted to let you all know that I will not be discussing Crisis Management Plans. This week I will be talking about other things. Tomorrow I will be teaching Social Studies to the Kindergarteners. We will be going over the history of Thanksgiving.<br /><br /><br />After that, I will do a follow up activity. It will be the "Tree of Thanks." The students will take a leaf, and write what they are thankful for. Sounds good? If you want to do this activity with your students. "Thanksgiving is for giving Thanks" by Margaret Sutherland is the best book to use for that activity. It is reccomended for grades Preschool-2nd grade.<br /><br /><br /><strong>MY PERSPECTIVE: </strong>Tomorrow I will try to get pictures of our class caterpillar and the "Tree of Thanks." Tomorrow is going to be busy. Enjoy your Tuesday! Stay warm, another update coming soon<br /><br /><br /><strong>COMING UP: </strong>I've got your PICTURES!! Smile!!<br /><br /><br /><br />With You for Leadership-<br /><br /><strong>Vashon L. Hill </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>PRESIDENT </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>THE LEADERSHIP PROJECT</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><em><span style="color:#ffff66;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ffff66;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#66cccc;">VLHill/TLPP</span></strong>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-17557774301766053662010-10-30T00:50:00.004-04:002010-10-30T01:02:56.660-04:00Just for You!Hi Readers! How are all of you doing? Everything is going fine for me. I really need this weekend for some relaxation time. Tuesday I am back in the classroom teaching about Thanksgiving. We are going to make a "Tree of Thanks." Sounds like a good idea? I'll be happy to share my lesson plans with you.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533697851265108178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiGQ_3QdQVrewPjIg2Gny8CCyhRWaegssMQ1V3UwtcR6FLsBxFCp6a5e0DL1zDzw6NPX6mJLyl8JO55hQdoJ4zasmlnjUUok0Ku4aG8vzcWDntmRPdeoH8_vncJK30Mz4iPXxTLHNbO1cf/s400/halloween.jpg" /><br />From the whole Leadership Project team, HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Enjoy your weekend. Remember be safe, safe, safe. School resumes for student's Monday, November 1st.<br /><br /><br /><strong>COMING UP: </strong>Where do we go from here? More on the District, Preparing for my final lessons, and Crisis Management; being prepared for a disaster at school. What to do? How should I act? Where do I go if I am left in a hallway, nurse's office, cafeteria. A<em>ll</em> that and more on the next <em>"A Student's Perspective." </em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><br />With You for Leadership- <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><em>Vashon L. Hill </em><br /><em></em><br />PRESIDENT<br />THE LEADERSHIP PROJECT: JEFFERSON SCHOOL <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ffff66;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><br /><span style="color:#ffff66;">The Leadership Project </span><br /><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffff66;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span><br /><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffff66;">VLHill/TLPP </span>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909480027174390157.post-37329875918629439632010-10-22T22:21:00.002-04:002010-10-22T22:45:35.453-04:00Just a Quick UpdateHi Readers!<br /><br />The Leadership Project Executive Board is starting to plan it's Winter Events. So far in store, we have Parent's Night Out, and other things. I just don't want to put them out there yet, anyone can steal them.<br /><br /><br />How are all of you? My Student Teaching is going very well, today in my class we did The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. It went very well, I had them color little plates green to create his body. I colored a red plate to create his head, I took green and yellow construction paper to create his eyes. They really liked it, we haven't come up with a name for him or her yet they wanted names like Frosty, Jason, Betsy, and John Carlos. Those are some interesting names. We have to come up with one that we all agree on. They are all great kids and I love them all dearly.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>COMING UP: </strong>More on our Leadership Events, pictures coming soon from my class projects and what we have done so far. Have a great weekened everyone. Send me an e-mail if you have any questions about TLP or events we will have.<br /><br /><br /><br />With You for Leadership-<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>Vashon L. Hill </em></strong><br /><strong><em></em></strong><br />PRESIDENT<br /><br />The Leadership Project<br /><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ffff66;">"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders" </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span></em><br /><span style="color:#ffff66;">The Leadership Project</span><br /><span style="color:#ffff66;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffff66;">In Assoc. with TLP Publications </span>PresidentVHillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02084064644550934875noreply@blogger.com0