Make-Up of a College Mascot

Lisa R. Parker

As a spectator at a college football game in early September, my eyes scanned the stadium as I entered to find it filled with fans, coaches, cheerleaders, team players, the marching band, the media, and last but not least – the school’s mascot. I often wonder about who is inside […]

Teachers Professional Development

Lisa R. Parker

Teachers are considered to be builders of the future; therefore, it is important for them to remain competent in their field. Teachers’ professional development training usually includes individual development, continuing education, in-service education, curriculum writing, peer collaboration, study groups, and peer coaching or mentoring. Professional development of teachers has gained […]

A Brief History of Nursing Education

Lisa R. Parker

When people think of the history of nursing education many immediately think of Florence Nightingale. However, nursing goes back even further than that. In fact, during the 18th century a slave named James Derham was able to buy his own freedom from the money he earned as a nurse. Nobody […]