Invest in Your Ability to Innovate

About the Author:  My name is 🍃Tree Strepek & I spent 5 wonderful years as a Technology Teacher for K-12 students in a private college prep academy.   My years in middle and high school education taught me how much I enjoy inspiring young people to discover and develop their natural giftedness.   

I am here to extend my investment into America's Youth.  I love middle school age boys & teenagers alike and the smart ones need to be challenged.  Bored, smart kids challenge their parents (haha).  Honestly, investing in a young person's own understanding of self is one of the most valuable, lasting gifts we can impart on them.   Every one of us has natural strengths, especially young people.  

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Today: We get to do a fun workshop that will reveal information about your natural strengths. 

How:  We are going to take two tests that reveal data about a person’s natural aptitudes.  As you take the test and learn something about yourself, write down facts about your personality type as you go.  Learning your personality type is only the 1st Step.  It's pretty cool- there are 16 possible personality types and each one is equally awesome!   

Students:  Every one of us has natural strengths.  In plain terms these natural strengths(called aptitudes) are our giftedness.  Aptitudes are strengths we don’t have to work for.  Aptitudes are part of us.  They make us truly unique.  For many reasons, most of us cannot identify our natural strengths.  Let's see if we can change that & spend some time pausing to grow personally.   

Step 1: Look @ Clues and Jot Down Ideas....  

• Clue #1: We tend to lean into our strengths in times of need.  What part of who you are do you lean on under pressure?  When you are in trouble- Are you a talker?  Do you try to empathize?  Are you an entertainer?  

• Clue #2: Natural strengths are FUN for us to use.  They energize us.  What do you engage in that makes you feel like "POW- I LOVE THAT!" !  

• Clue #3:  Natural strengths come easy for us.  What is easy for you?  What job would you do even if you didn't get paid- because you enjoy it.
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Step 2: Take these personality tests.  

• Test #1:  http://www.16personalities.com/personality-types
• Test #2:  http://www.truity.com/view/types

Step 3: Fill out the Handout your Teacher provided.  Make sure you circle your personality type.

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Teachers:  I know how much time is eaten up lesson planning.  That's why I made this meaningful lesson turn-key for you.  This is a smart lesson.  Your preparation includes about 10 minutes to print handouts for each student.    

• Print a 2-sided color handout for each student
• https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/itreeware/Innovation+In+Me/InnovationInMe_2016_PDF.pdf
• PDF Slide Deck Presentation 
• https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/itreeware/Innovation+In+Me/InnovationInMe_slideDeck_PDF.pdf

Sleepy Hollow INSPIRES future INNOVATORS in the 5th grade!

This just in.... Sleepy Hollow 5th graders blew Innovation In Me away today!  Thanks for sharing your day with us!

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Our Mission Statement: 
"We exist to inspire American youth to use their natural strengths to propel the world forward."

A Final Word from Mrs. Strepek:   When faced with choices Lean into your Aptitudes, Analyze, Adapt & Innovate.  Never be afraid to fail. Even Google says, "Fail Fast, Recover Quickly". Brilliance is in the fail cycle. Failure is like the turbulent, foamy edge of a wave crashing down on the shore. Believe in yourself enough to take chances... you have a lot to offer the world.  Risk is the pathway to reward. To be a change agent one needs their giftedness developed.  Each person is worthy of a purpose driven life.
 I BELIEVE IN YOU  Peace Out ;-)

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TheresaStrepek 

iTreeware.com ...the FUN side of IT  

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iTreeware.com believes in bringing people together.  That means working in collaboration, knowledge sharing, and building on the strengths of the community as a whole.  iTreeware proudly invests in a charity focused on building a strong pipeline of innovative youth called 'Innovation In Me' (Iim).   'Iim' dares students to solve problems in unique ways only they can!  'I.i.m.' helps students discover their own natural aptitudes and use them to innovate without filter!  'Iim' encourages students to think outside the box by listening to the brilliant ideas already inside them.  'Innovation In Me' aims to kick-start an "I CAN DO IT!" message inside every student!  Watch this charity make a big impact as it invests in a new generation of American Ingenuity- grass roots style.  

Learn More about this FREE, open-source, hands-on workshop @http://innovatewithme.blogspot.com/2016/02/shes-2016.html 

Contact Theresa @ tree@iTreeware.com 

What College Degree Should I Pursue?

Here's a Simple College Planning Workshop Idea to assist grade 9-12 students in their QUEST for direction after high school.  

Students- did you know Your college career track could be completely satisfying and rewarding.  Here are a few things to think about when you are making choices about your future.  I want you to have a sustainable career that feeds your soul & and your bank account.  


Get the Creative Juices Pumping

Step 1: Determine Your Strengths (click here).  You will identify your personality, your natural strengths and natural weaknesses.  Take some time and invest yourself in this process healthy (not easy) process. Personal insight is important as we grow up.


Step 2: With your strengths in hand (as Identified in Step 1), Ask Yourself, "What do I enjoy doing?".  

For Example: Say one of your greatest strengths is that you are a good campaigner and you enjoy baking and tending to your plants in the garden.  

• Your strength: communication/organization  
• Enjoy: plants, gardening, baking

Step 3:  Using Google Search- search to find a JOB with those skills.  Type in "communication jobs in plant science" into the Google Search.  

• Analyze the results.  
• Choose 1 Job that YOU WOULD LOVE TO DO
• Look at the Job Title 
• Read the Job Description

Step 4: The Litmus Test.  

• Look at your job closely.  What is the pay?  
• Choose a job that allows your family to live comfortably.  At this point in your job search it is good to assuming you have a lot of experience in your area of expertise.  Go for it.  

Change Your Job until you find a job that meets BOTH these criteria: 

• you would LIKE TO DO this exact job.  How Cool that You Found It!!!  
• Pay is => $100,000/ year 

Step 5: Connect this Job to Your College Quest  

• Look at your job closely.  What are the Job Requirements?  
• Every skilled job will list it's educational requirements.  

This is a College Degree You Need to Investigate.  In a way we are just getting started.  Here's where this plugs into your college selection process. 

Step 6: Google Search colleges in your state with that degree

• Look at your options closely.  What is the acceptance %?  
• Do not eliminate any colleges.  Not on basis of tuition or acceptance rate or SAT score.
• Send away for ALL of these colleges brochures.  

Now You are Equipped to Get Excited About a Bright, Satisfying Future

Sample Job

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Organization          U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Reference Code    ARS-MPAMRU-2018-975-0008-02

How to Apply .       A complete application consists of:

• An application
• Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two educational or professional references

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to USDA-ARS@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

Description

A research opportunity is available with the the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), Mycotoxin Prevention and Applied Microbiology Research Unit (MPAMRU) in Peoria, Illinois.

The participant will join a team to conduct research in characterization of plant-fungal interaction and identification of important genes that may be used to develop novel methods to reduce mycotoxin contamination and Fusarium head blight (FHB) in wheat. The learning objectives for this opportunity include training and experience in a variety of molecular biology techniques useful in studying plant-pathogen interactions. The successful candidate will identify effectors in F. graminearum and determine their roles in pathogenesis. The selected individual will be directly involved in growing fungal pathogen, generating fungal mutants, growing plants and performing disease evaluation, collecting samples and conducting molecular analysis.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

While participants will not enter into an employment relationship with ARS, this position requires a pre-appointment check and a full background investigation.

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.

For more information about the ARS Research Participation Program, please visit the Program Website.

Qualifications

All candidates should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Plant Pathology, Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.

Knowledge of molecular biology is highly preferred as well as lab experience with basic molecular techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR reaction and cloning. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively in English, and ability to work independently and in a team environment are desired.

Eligibility Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor's Degree.
• Discipline(s):
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (5
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