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Zena Richardson replied to Kim Carter's discussion 'coaches' in the group Public Achievement

In the past, I've used members of the local semi-pro rugby team - their way of giving something back to the community and good role models for the young people too. Since they had a continuous stream of young sportsmen coming up into their team, it…

March 25, 2009

Zena Richardson commented on Kim Carter's group 'Public Achievement'

Hi, I'm Zena Richardson, a Principal Teacher in the Scottish Borders. I've been incorporating the PA approach into my teaching for the last 6 years and currently am finding that it fits perfectly into the new educational developments in our country…

March 14, 2009

Zena Richardson joined Kim Carter's group

Public Achievement

Through Public Achievement, people of all ages work with others to meet challenges and solve problems. They learn from each other the meaning of citizenship and democracy. Ordinary people do extraordinary things.

March 14, 2009

Zena Richardson is now a member of The Five Freedoms Network

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March 14, 2009

Profile Information

First Name:

Zena

Last Name:

Richardson

Hometown:

Yarrow, Selkirk

School/Organization Name:

Yarrow Primary School & St Margaret's Primary School

Job Title:

Principal Teacher

City:

Selkirk

State:

Scottish Borders

My Story:

I met Dennis Donovan several years ago in Glasgow and we became life long friends. He has helped me develop my teaching practice to incorporate PA and this changes the dynamic in my classroom. With every class I've taught, the young people have impacted positively on their community through their own desire to improve the world around them.

My Ideal School is a Place Where:

Everyone who is part of the school community works hard, and is supported in their journey, to be the best that they can be, not just for themselves, but for their immediate and global community.

My Favorite Freedom:

Choice.

My Personal Motto:

Inspire and enable.

My Favorite Journey:

The one I'm on right now - teaching!

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At 7:01am on March 14, 2009, Kim Carter said…: Hi Zena, and welcome to the Five Freedoms Network. It's great to have you here.

Dennis certainly is a force for good in this world, isn't he? I love your motto - and hope you will find opportunities and resources here on the Network to support you with your work. Please let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions for The Five Freedoms Project and/or the Network!

As you can see from the world map on our home page, we have a growing, eclectic community of individuals from across the globe -- from Brooklyn to Pakistan, from North Dakota to China. Thank you for taking the time to add your voice to that fascinating mix.

As you surf around the Network and its companion site, www.fivefreedoms.org, I urge you to share your voice throughout. Take our You Be The Judge First Amendment quiz (a new scenario every two weeks). Leave a comment on a fellow member's personal page and make a new contact. Upload a video to our gallery, or watch and react to one already there. Join (or start) a group or visit the Soapbox to contribute to (or start) a discussion. And invite others to join us.

In short, use your voice to co-create our online community :-)

Post a comment on my page anytime with questions or ideas. Thanks again!