Beckie is the Chair of the Global Engagement Initiative Committee of ACTFL, where she also sits on the advisory board of its New England branch and is a board member of its Massachusetts branch. She is a regional board member of the American Association for Teachers of French as well. Beckie is the author or co-author of numerous articles in professional publications and continuously undertakes courses at various universities to refine her skills.
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- This position enabled her to understand the literacy needs of Spanish speakers and work collaboratively with librarians.
- The National Archives Skills Bursaries provide grants of up to £1,000 per person, to archivists and heritage professionals, to support access to training and development opportunities.
- She started a podcast not as an expert but as an explorer, seeking to connect with others in her new field.
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Historical societies, libraries, museums, cultural organizations; money is tight for all of these institutions, and while programming is an important piece of their missions, it’s rarely their most pressing concern when it comes time to allocate scarce funds. Skills Focus is a fully funded programme that provides tailored training for small to medium-sized businesses to increase the skills levels of the existing workforce. It’s open to employers and businesses in Northern Ireland with fewer than 250 employees.
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If Mom speaks one language, Dad another and everyone else a third, children will sort it out and in a few years be able to converse in all three. In addition, she has developed a line of bilingual “brain games,” including Spanish-English crosswords, a 10-language dice game and a five-language set of children’s blocks. Today’s adults have never had better conditions for language learning—classroom teaching is better; technology makes learning more game-like; we can watch movies, listen to music, read newspapers, magazines and books in world languages with ease. An advocate for bilingualism notes the many advantages of learning other languages.
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She currently sits as a neutral on a national panel and serves as a volunteer mediator in the Bronx. From the University of Pennsylvania and worked as an international consultant for several Fortune 500 companies. Her work as an administrator was to address the challenges faced by her colleagues and patients within the New York health care system. Prior to joining VIP, she served as Vice President of Health Services for a local FQHC. Darcia also has extensive experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges. Victoria Robinson, LMSW, CASAC-M, joined VIP Community Services in Coding November 2020, as Program Director at the 764 Residence.
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These leaders bring global experience, deep Rotary knowledge, and powerful stories that will inspire and energize us all. For information on establishing an international chapter, search the International Chapter Directory for current chapters, and learn about steps to Start an International Chapter. Consider conducting research or writing a journal article on ThinkFirst programs. VIP-speakers and grants for training The ThinkFirst efficacy committee has validated evaluation tools and other resources available. Go to the Facts and Publications tab to view published Research and Articles on ThinkFirst. Contact your chapter director to see what your chapter activities are and if there are ways you can offer support.
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Dan Himelspach, Rotary International Director (2023–25), is a seasoned mediator and Rotary leader known for his passion for global projects and Rotary Foundation work. Susan Sygall, CEO of Mobility International USA and Rotary Scholar alumna, is a world-renowned advocate for disability rights and inclusive leadership. We’re excited to announce several of the outstanding speakers who will be joining us at the District 5110 Conference in Grants Pass, May 16–18.