My last blog post discussed ransomware, one of the fastest growing and most expensive forms of malware.  Since this month is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, I only thought it appropriate to write more on this topic.  This…
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“I hope that my work will encourage self-expression in others and stimulate the search for beauty and creative excitement in the great world around us.” – Ansel Adams This year, I spent one of the school’s fall holidays...
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I want to start by saying I am not a fan of singing competition shows like “The Voice” or “American Idol,” not because I don’t like hearing the talented singers on the show, but because I feel like…
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Harrisburg Academy’s director of athletics, Jeane Serino, and I recently attended the PIAA District III Fall athletic directors meeting at Milton Hershey’s Purcell Hall.  One of the presenters on this day was Dr. Megan Cannon, a sports psychologist…
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As we sat in McCormick Auditorium waiting to board the school bus, I could only imagine what they might be thinking.  For some, this would be their first time sleeping away from home; for others, this would be...
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Co-written by Sarah Ballard and Karen Weber, Kindergarten Teachers World-renowned Stanford University psychologist, Carol Dweck, developed a simple idea that has made a gigantic difference in the way we teach our Kindergarten students at Harrisburg Academy.   Growth Mindset...
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“I’m having a harder time with the transition into middle school than my child” is something I overheard at a recent school event.  I have spent some time over the last few days really reflecting on this statement,…
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