Comments for Ed Gerety's Dream Big Blog

Comment on Think It. Believe It. Live It! by Greg Cyr

Greg Cyr — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:05:17 +0000

Wow I was one of your students this year at ATLC Greg Cyr and believe me since ur workshop I have been thinking about ur message and I have been working on my dreamboard and now my whole room is dedicated on basketball the subject of my dreamboard. Im returning next year to ATLC and hopefully I will be able to introduce u and listen to the powerful message of Ed Gerety. It is not a dream anymore it is my future Mr. Gerety
Thank you very much
Thank you
Greg

Comment on Bullying in Schools: The Cause and The Cure by Corinne Gregory

Corinne Gregory — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:32:13 +0000

Ed, This is a great post, and I thank you for it. There’s actually something else missing, although you allude to it in Step 3: the building of pro-social skills (as you list respect, responsibility, accountability) MUST become the intrinsic fabric of the school. You can’t teach ‘anti-bullying’ — ALL students already know bullying is bad. But what they are lacking are the social skills abilities as well as the character development that builds in them the understanding of WHY we don’t treat others this way. And, it has to be taught in the classroom, side-by-side with everything else. That’s when it works — when the kids don’t tolerate this kind of behavior among themselves.

If you’re interested in more of this discussion, feel free to visit http://socialsmarts.wordpress.com/2010/06/09/ending-bullying-the-problem-is/. I’m going to mention your post on our FB page which is at http://www.facebook.com/socialsmarts if you or your readers are interested.

Comment on Bullying in Schools: The Cause and The Cure by Sophi Biage

Sophi Biage — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:07:07 +0000

I am excited to learn about your program. I totally agree with the severity of the issue for young people really should begin teaching about being the best you can be even earlier. First time I remember being bullied in school was when I was in 6th grade. I think leadership skills are wonderful: respect, responsibility, accountability yes, yes, yes but I think that these issues need to be addressed in an inspirational way that engages teens right where they are so that they have a chance to come to the conclusions and embrace the tools or methods that work for them in terms of living their dreams. What are the challenges and choices one makes in walking their own path what are the rewards? I mean today one of the most important skills is being able to work well with teams valuing each person contribution and working towards consensus in my mind that is real leadership .Anyway, looking forward to getting the details on your 4 week coaching program.

Comment on Finding your Balance by Dave Netishen

Dave Netishen — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:21:48 +0000

Thanks for sharing this BIG news. Congratulations Ryan! Looking forward to seeing you ride down the street. Ed, thanks for sharing your life with us. Have a great day!

Dave

Comment on What’s On Your List? by Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:56:30 +0000

My dreams:
1. To get into my dream career as mental health peer support worker and share my experience and knowledge with others.

2. To get very fit and to have the body of my dreams – size 10, 60kg toned and defined.

3. To travel around the world

4. To study this year