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Teaching is not for the faint of heart. Most of us would count it among the world’s toughest, but most rewarding, professions. Every day, educators across the Coast mold young minds and fill them with knowledge, giving them a significant role in shaping the future. What makes an outstanding teacher — qualities like empathy, enthusiasm, […]
The observance of Girl Scout Week from March 12-18 celebrates the birthday of a sisterhood that has touched millions of lives. Here, Becky Traweek, chief executive officer for Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi, tells us about the organization and its impact. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER MISSISSIPPI? Girl Scouting builds […]
Members, pictured left to right, are: Laura Lambert, treasurer; Ruthie Kennedy, member at large; Doris Hill, parliamentarian; Sandra Pelas, president; Vanessa Edwards-Wassom, historian; Ashley Jarrell, vice president; Jana Owen, dean of chairman. Officers not pictured: Sarah Petri, president elect; Cheryl Boatner, secretary; Ruthie Kennedy, member at large; Chris Smith, chaplain. Special project chairs not pictured: Pollyanna Robelen, […]
By Sarah Hornby Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the physical symptoms usually are the first thing people think of, emotional factors associated with the disease also can be harmful. The mind and heart may be more closely related […]
In observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we speak with Sharon Robbins is a survivor, public speaker, public educator, spiritual life coach and founder of Jubilee Havens, an organization that provides a safe haven for human trafficking victims while bringing a holistic approach to healing. WHAT DOES JUBILEE HAVENS DO? Jubilee Havens […]
By Christen H. Duhé, president and executive director, Gulf Coast Community Foundation There’s no wrong way to give back, whether it’s in the form of monetary donations or volunteering your time. Here are five tips on how to focus on you and your community in 2023: What are you passionate about? Let’s face it, you […]
Despite her many accomplishments, Judy Steckler prefers to stay out of the spotlight. When recounting her career highlights, the former executive director with the Land Trust for the MississippiCoastal Plain focuses on others —namely the volunteers, colleagues, city officials and others who have helped the organization thrive. But during a November event to honor Steckler, […]
