Eighth grade "SOAR" continues to expand our students' horizons. Joe Nehman of Tanger Industries spoke about the process of developing and building a new mall, focusing on how to make changes in the process to save energy. Dr. Sig Tannenbaum introduced our budding entrepreneurs to banking. Sue Simmons of the Center for Creative Leadership taught about different types of leadership and led the class in reflection about their growth in this area.
Yesterday, Dennis Quaintance introduced the class to terms such as "capitalism," "sustainability," "third party verification" and "tax credits." He cautioned students about buying items advertised as "green," and advised them to first "learn the vocabulary." He mentioned Gary Lindenberg and Marquis in his presentation about building the Proximity Hotel; students eagerly told him afterwards that they are in the process of designing, producing and marketing an ottoman that Gary will produce at Marquis (with profits going to the 8th grade Israel trip).
The entrepreneurship part of the course continues through the early winter. It will be followed by ten sessions on leadership, taught by adjunct faculty from the Center for Creative Leadership.
Yesterday, Dennis Quaintance introduced the class to terms such as "capitalism," "sustainability," "third party verification" and "tax credits." He cautioned students about buying items advertised as "green," and advised them to first "learn the vocabulary." He mentioned Gary Lindenberg and Marquis in his presentation about building the Proximity Hotel; students eagerly told him afterwards that they are in the process of designing, producing and marketing an ottoman that Gary will produce at Marquis (with profits going to the 8th grade Israel trip).
The entrepreneurship part of the course continues through the early winter. It will be followed by ten sessions on leadership, taught by adjunct faculty from the Center for Creative Leadership.
