Monday, May 30, 2016

One person can make a difference, and everyone should try. John F. Kennedy





Sometimes along the way in my new life as a writer, speaker, and teacher, I meet exceptional people who do great things for Education.  I like to recognize those people, because I believe completely that good teachers who care about kids make
 America better and stronger.

Such is the case with Dr. Mike Robinson, his wife Michel Davis Robinson, and their educational group, Forest of the Rain Productions, Inc. What is the group about?  They are all about serving others, and they explain it best in these statements:  


Forest Of The Rain Productions is an Educational Affairs Organization. The mission of Forest Of The Rain Productions is to expand the voices of the seldom heard in education, fair housing, parental/family engagement, academic research the business of education and civic involvement. These areas and the scholars, practitioners, civic and community leaders within them can help galvanize Americans around the intrinsic value of an educated society. 

Additionally, Dr. Mike and Michel have a stable of educators who write on various topics for their Living Education eMagazine, covering all aspects of education, as well as fair housing, higher education, academic research, scholarships, parent advice, parental/family relationships, and more. (I have listed links to some of the eMagazines below.  They are both beautiful and informative- a pleasure to peruse.)

Moreover, Forest of the Rain Productions recognizes leaders in education and communities with an award titled I AM L.E.E (Living Education Everyday).  This award identifies and 

highlights those leaders who are making a difference in Education. They will be announcing their winners on Sunday, May 29. You are invited  to check the website for more information on the winners as well as this terrific group.  http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/

Teachers- when school is out and you have a rainy day, please visit the eMagazine links below for some inspirational and/or informative  articles.


FYI- Dr. Mike also has just created a Facebook page you can "Like":

https://www.facebook.com/Forest-of-The-Rain-Productions-Inc-116244028394460/info?tab=page_info  

I am so happy when my work introduces me to great people who have a calling to serve others, and I love to write about them and share their work!  Dr. Mike and Michel are making a difference one person at a time, one cause at a time, and one topic at a time. 


This post was published with the permission of Dr. Mike Robinson and Michel Davis Robinson. 


Links to past issues of the eMagazines- the summer one will be out soon! 


Living Education eMagazine: Vol.15
http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/2016-spring-edition-living-education-emagazine-vol-xv.html

Living Education eMagazine: Vol.14
http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/the-2015-fall-edition-vol-xiv.html

Living Education eMagazine: Vol.13
http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/2015-summer-edition-living-education-emagazine-vol-xiii.html

Living Education eMagazine: Vol.12
http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/2015-edition-living-education-emagazine.html

Living Education eMagazine: Vol.11
http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/2014-fall-edition.html

Living Education eMagazine: Vol.10
http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/2014-summer-edition.html

Living Education eMagazine: Vol.9
http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/2014-spring-edition.html

Living Education eMagazine: Vol.8 (Special Edition)
http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/special-edition-2014.html

Living Education eMagazine: Vol.7
http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/fall-edition-2013.htmlhttp://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/summer-edition-2012.html

Living Education eMagazine: Vol 2
http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/winter-edition-2012.html

Living Education eMagazine: Vol. 1
http://forestoftheraineducation.weebly.com/summer-edition-2011.html



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