Colonel Candid

I’ve instructed online for several years now and due to current state of emergency for a growing number of cities, I’d advise parents begin to set up an environment for their student to succeed. Here are a couple of tips from Colonel Candid on how to get the most out of this online transitional experience. 1.       Connectivity is key. Ensure that online classes have the right passwords ahead of the live class. Work to test your connectivity. If this is new to you watch a YouTube video on the type of platform used by the school. There are plenty of tips on how to get the best out of whatever platform is chosen by your student or your own school. 2.       Remember this is a real class. The teachers and other students exist, even though you cannot see them. Additionally, the classroom, your room/living area, is full of new distractions. Remain disciplined and dedicated to setting strict study time. Show up and treat your online cla...

March is upon us and it’s time for Colonel Candid to give each of you a great list on how to make note of the awesome accomplishments of women who’ve gone before us. Here’s to the strong women who raised us, inspired us, and carved a path for us to move forward. 1.      Participate in International Women’s Day, March 8. Emphatically post on all your social media and physically talk about it at work. 2.      Get to the library or your local bookstore and read about some awesome women. Enjoy my own story in “ Undaunted ” by Tanya Biank and understand women who made history serving their nation. 3.      Share your voice. Reach out and speak to your local, state, and federal legislators to promote policies the further equality for women and protest harmful ones. Register to vote and then do so. 4.      Visit a park dedicated to women. The Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument , operated in p...