During this horrible time, what are Cosmetology CTE teachers doing for their seniors?

I’m 46, entering perimenopause and know very few women who’ve reached this stage via age rather than as the result of surgery. What are the symptoms you’ve experienced? My male GP seems pretty clueless. For me: shorter and heavier cycles, plus worsening cramps.

Hello Everyone!!
Happy Friday!
I wanted to let you know we are having a beginner meditation session next Tuesday Feb 9th from 8:30 - 9 PM EST.
You should see a reminder on Monday.
I’m very much looking forward to this event! If anyone else wants to volunteer to lead these mindful sessions please let me know as I’d love to make this a regular occurrence.

Does anyone have any helpful tips for brain fog? I’ve been working in full time in special education for several years while finishing my bachelors degree in psychology with a concentration in behavior. Originally, I was going to get my certification/license in sped, but now with the this brain fog I’m nervous about pursuing this.. any suggestions or tips?

Just downloaded an App called MenoLife. It’s free (so far) and is filled with articles, recipes, trackers, etc. they also have products which I may look into. Anyone else try this brand?

Any primary care physician recommendations in the Alexandria/Arlington area?

Need your suggestions on my next appraisal which is on November:

Designation: Business Development Manager
YOE: 6 years
CCTC: 7 LPA + variables

How much can I expect?

Hi guys,

What is average yearly increment in Persistent?

When are you planning on applying to deferred MBA programs?

- Spring 2023
- Spring 2024
- 2025 +

What deferred programs are you planning on applying to?

For the noobs - remember if a stock goes up quick, it can go down quick. Good day to buy more!

Don’t you find it funny how mids and seniors applaud no raises for juniors because said juniors are useless and yet refuse to come into the office to train said juniors? Big Law is a total farce. I’ll keep sitting here by myself and maybe one day won’t be so useless, maybe by magic.

Have you ever tallied up your number of meetings in a month? I had 84 in 30 days!

I could use some advice on how I should handle this situation. I found out the other day another editor who started four months ago is making 8% more than I do. For context, I have been here for a little over a year. How do I approach my boss to inquire about a raise? Should I bring up that I know about my teammate's salary?

Other than providing insights and reporting, how does your analytics team help drive business KPIs, find new ways to look at audiences/businesses situation or have a huge impact on planning?

What are you hearing about Accenture and PIP? Lay offs?

I have a younger family member (almost 13) who is very interested in cybersecurity. How can this person learn and grow in a safe manner if he/she isn’t near a city with youth clubs and etc? Idea is to reinforce ethics, but this material is far too advanced for the parents.

Is there a source/template for developing a case study in response to a scenario? A partner wants to create a deck using data from our last engagement to discuss during the learning week.

Today is the first day of the new work week! What are your goals for this week?

In addition to internships, what types of work-based learning experiences do you offer for your students?

Does anybody use the free Quickbooks program for students and teachers?

If you could automate one thing about your work, what would it be?

It’s officially October, so let’s check-in and see how the start of the school year is going for everyone. What’s been some wins you’ve experienced thus far? Any concerns?

! The international Girls Academy is launching a Global Education Week from April 11-19, they have some really amazing projects for teachers and students. And it’s free! Email:theinternationalgirlsacademy@gmail.com for more info!

Does anyone have experience with ACT WorkKey assessments? Do you offer them to your students, and if so, who pays? Are these assessments of any value??

Does your district have a mechanism for certification of an administrator for CTE specifically? Some US states do, others don’t.

It’s a new year, NEW DECADE, so what will you try different in your class?

Where do you find your CTE community? Is it through this platform, a professional organization, or another avenue?

Anyone interested in teaching automotive technology in an Ohio CTE high school starting in the 2022-2023 school year. I’m retiring and trying to help find my replacement.

Class size is a big deal, in NY a new piece of legislation was signed to bring down student count per class from 34 to 25 over the next few years. How big are your CTE classes? In NYC, they’re typically about 28 students.

What do you wish policy makers would consult CTE teachers on?

At my school, we’re extremely fortunate to be able to discuss expansion plans. This week’s question is: What is one thing you’d like to get if you had the means (Money, Space, etc.) to get it?

How difficult is it to locate vendors that work with your school’s procurement system? How do you obtain your specialized equipment/software?

I’m a senior career service coordinator for a trades school that recently became accredited as a college. I’m just curious what average pay for these roles are in Michigan?

What types of credentials does your program offer to scholars?

Where does the bulk of your budget come from? Perkins? How do you supplement anything your budget can’t afford?

Student Enrollment Swaps/Withdrawals. Do these things happen in your CTE program? Can it happen at anytime? Do you get a say? Any other rules or standard practices?

What’s the highest degree you attained? Is it content area or education related? Did you need to get it for certification or was there another reason?

When you come back to school, are you expecting any staffing changes? Is that a good or bad thing? Do you think it should be addressed as a message from school administrators?