Marine Military Academy

Overview: Academic success and leadership effectiveness are related to a person’s emotional intelligence. Schools across America are integrating social-emotional learning into their curricula. Many of the strategies employed by schools are by their nature insufficient to foster the growth of emotional intelligence. Military schools are in a unique position to foster social-emotional learning because of their unique environment and emphasis on team development. Is Emotional Intelligence Important? I think that you will agree that the ability to harness one’s emotions and … Continue reading →

I think you will agree when I say: Raising teens today is difficult and making them interested in the value of their own education can be a herculean task.  For many teens, spending time studying and focusing on realistic goals is secondary to the immediate satisfaction of computer games and their social media accounts. How do you get a teen to focus on what is truly important – their character and education?   What can you do to help them develop the … Continue reading →