Chelsea Shetty

Gamification in education uses game-like elements such as points, badges, challenges, and leaderboards to make learning more engaging and motivating for students. By bringing familiar features from games into the classroom, educators can encourage participation and support stronger student buy-in.  From elementary school to college classrooms, you can use gamification in different ways depending on students’ needs and learning…

How many times a day do you unlock your phone to scroll through your favorite feed? Ten? Twenty? Lost count after breakfast? You’re not alone. The average American checks their phone 205 times a day and spends about two and a half hours of that time on social media.  Whether you’re catching up on family…

Have you ever woken from a dream that felt a little too real? Maybe it was one you desperately wanted to fall back into—or one so intense that you splashed water on your face just to avoid drifting back to sleep. Dreams have a way of pulling emotions to the surface: nostalgia, love, regret, fear. …

Social media has turned politics into a constant conversation.  Not long ago, campaigns relied on TV ads, newspaper coverage, and door-knocking to reach voters. Now, candidates can post directly to millions of people before the evening news even airs.  That access is powerful. It can help campaigns mobilize voters, respond quickly, and make political participation feel more…

The Unique Challenge of Superintendency Being a superintendent/CEO, much like any chief executive position, can be inherently isolating. As the designated leader of the organization, a chief executive bridges the gap between board and staff. As a natural conduit between both groups, a superintendent wields unique access and information that must be leveraged to satisfy…

Many of us have experienced misunderstandings due to miscommunication. For example, you might ask your partner to help with a chore around the house, shouting, “Can I get a hand?”  They reply, “Be there in a minute!”  But five minutes later, you’re frustrated—because to you, “a minute” means exactly 60 seconds, while to them, it…

Whether you’re a coach who’s overseeing an entire athletic team or a personal trainer developing a customized fitness program for your clients, one goal remains the same: preventing injuries before they happen. We all know the importance of rehabilitation, but the real victory lies in stopping those injuries from happening in the first place.  University…

In 1999, only three large public companies were headed by women. While that number has since increased—women now hold approximately 32% of senior-level positions globally—there remains considerable room for progress, especially given that women make up 41% of the global workforce.  This isn’t to say that women aren’t breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields. Take…

If you asked a coworker, “What did you think of the meeting?”, a female colleague’s response might come across differently than a male colleague, even if they convey the same meaning.   Your female coworker might say, “I think the meeting went well, and it seemed like everyone had a chance to share their thoughts. What…

In our modern world, there are countless mediums through which we can document our emotions regarding the human experience: photos on Instagram and shorts on YouTube, to name a few. But nothing quite reflects our highs and lows like the written word, particularly in the form of poetry.  For centuries, poets have shaped the way…