Time really does fly and summer is almost upon us! There is a lot we look forward to during the summer months; the beautiful, sunny Santa Barbara weather for example. Students especially look forward to summer break and time off of school, which comes with its own set of tricky difficulties to navigate. One of those difficulties is learning attrition.
Read MoreThe impact of the rise of depression and anxiety has been seen across all demographics, but especially in students. There is a large percentage of students who were unable to have graduation ceremonies from high school or college due to community lockdown regulations in response to the pandemic. Medication and therapy are so helpful in coping, but an additional tool is the practice of gratitude.
Read MoreEmotional intelligence is exactly what it sounds like and more! It refers to the ability of individuals to identify, process, manage, and communicate about their emotions and those of others in a healthy and beneficial manner. More often than not, people tend to polarize emotions on one end of the spectrum and reasoning on the other side, but the ideal individual has integrated the two together!
Read MoreIn the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly obvious just how important it is for kids’ health to be able to spend time outdoors and in community with each other. One of the ways that we have been intentional in getting our students at our CLCs (community learning centers) to have that time outdoors with each other is through gardening!
Read MoreEver since the Enlightenment in the 18th century, the arts and humanities have decreased in appreciation and desirability and the sciences have only risen in esteem and recognition. Here at the Turner Foundation, we advocate for the full spectrum of appreciation and diversity in educational interest and promote the acronym, “STEAM,” or science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Read MoreDance is an amazing option to encourage children (and adults!) to engage, move, and strengthen their bodies in a fun and exciting way! It offers countless benefits for physical health and wellbeing, but it also contribute largely to mental, emotional, and social wellbeing as well!
Read MoreAt the Turner Foundation, one of our most valuable programs has been our after-school Community Learning Centers (CLCs)! We incorporate specifically a method known as Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) which focuses on teaching children and students how to understand, bring awareness to, and process their emotions while still moving towards their goals.
Read MoreIt can be overwhelming to gather information and find all of the right programs and specialists to provide your child with the most building blocks to grow and overcome potential limitations. One of the best features of The Doman MethodTM Course: From Special Needs to Wellness online is that it compiles many different specialists and aspects of health to create a whole-person focused treatment!
Read More"The Doman Method: From Special Needs to Wellness" is a book written by Douglas and Spencer Doman all about the Doman MethodⓇ and how it is so formative and powerful at treating children with special needs or brain injury and helping them develop into their full potential!
Read MoreDo you know someone with a neurodevelopmental delay or disorder like ASD or ADD? Here we discuss Doman International and their book, Answering Autism: The Doman Method Plan for Autism, ADD and Neurodevelopmental Delays. The Doman MethodⓇ provides what some may think impossible at the onset of diagnosis: the ability to live a normal life, free of the limitations associated with a diagnosis.
Read MoreDo you know someone with a special needs diagnosis? Perhaps a friend, a cousin, a sibling, or even your own child?Doman International is one of the world's leading organizations in the treatment and care of children with special needs; at the heart of this organization is a deep desire to see children and families with special needs flourishing and utilizing their fullest potential.
Read MoreDaisy Altamirano is excited to begin her role as the new After School Program Coordinator at the Turner Foundation. Daisy grew up in the westside of Santa Barbara, close to The Village and The Lighthouse. She graduated from San Marcos, then moved to the Bay Area to attend UC Berkeley. While pursuing her undergraduate degree Daisy lived in Atlanta, GA for two summers and interned for a large nonprofit. After attending UC Berkeley and receiving her undergraduate degree in political science with a minor in history, she started teaching middle school English in Richmond, CA. While teaching Daisy received her master’s degree in educational policy and administration and teaching credential from Loyola Marymount University. After teaching for three years in the Bay Area, Daisy has moved back to Santa Barbara and strives to work closely with communities to create solutions and plans for inequity issues. Daisy is looking forward to working in the neighborhood she grew up in, and is excited to work towards positive change closer to her home.
Read MoreWe are so excited to introduce to you Patty and Jon Wilson scholarship recipient, Juan Daniel Pacheco-Sierra who is attending University of California, Los Angeles this fall and majoring in Pre-Med. One of Juan’s goals is to continue meeting new people from around the world so he can understand other cultures! We are overjoyed for him and all the scholarship recipients as they start this new chapter!
Read MoreLast month, Leo & Melinda Bunnin graciously hosted our Community Learning Centers staff and the TFMI Youth Blues & Jazz Band for a night of celebration and community building. We are so excited how our circle of advocates, donors, community partners, and fans continues to grow in size and intensity! Thank you for all who were able to be with us and we look forward to seeing you at the next event!
Read MoreWe are so excited to introduce to you Patty and Jon Wilson scholarship recipient, Evelin Cruz Garcia is attending California State University, Long Beach this fall and majoring in Pre-Nursing. One of Evelin’s goals is to operate a health care clinic in her parent’s Mexican home town! We are overjoyed for her and all the scholarship recipients as they start this new chapter!
Read MoreWe are so excited to introduce to you Patty and Jon Wilson scholarship recipient, Evelin Cruz Garcia is attending California State University, Long Beach this fall and majoring in Pre-Nursing. One of Evelin’s goals is to operate a health care clinic in her parent’s Mexican home town! We are overjoyed for her and all the scholarship recipients as they start this new chapter!
Read MoreWe are so excited to introduce you to Patty and Jon Wilson scholarship recipient, Luis A. Giles-Gutierrez! Luis is attending Allan Hancock this fall and majoring in Automotive Engineering. One of Luis' goals is to travel the world and learn different culinary styles so he can cook for his friends and family! We are overjoyed for him and all the scholarship recipients as they start this new chapter!
Read MoreWe are so excited to introduce to you Patty and Jon Wilson scholarship recipient, Geraldinne Morquecho Cruz! Geraldinne is attending California Lutheran this fall and majoring in Liberal Arts. One of Geraldinne’s goals is to give back to her parents who immigrated from Mexico! We are overjoyed for her and all the scholarship recipients as they start this new chapter!
Read MoreWe are so excited to introduce you to Patty and Jon Wilson scholarship recipient, Daysi Anaiz Santos Hernandez! Daysi is attending UCLA this fall and majoring in Liberal Arts. One of Daysi’s goals is to travel the world with her Mom and sisters! We are overjoyed for her and all the scholarship recipients as they start this new chapter!
Read MoreWe are so excited to introduce you to Patty and Jon Wilson scholarship recipient, Angelyse Wyatt! Angelyse is attending Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas this fall and majoring in Social Work. We are overjoyed for her and all the scholarship recipients as they start this new chapter!
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