Social Entrepreneur Self-Reflection and Comments Cyber-Assignment
Assignment: Reflect on what worked well and what you learned from this second presentation. Comment on the strengths of the student presentations you observed.
Include these reflection(s) and peer comment in your Social Entrepreneur section of the portfolio. There is a section for you to check this off and include it with the essay.
My comments
Today students presented their social entrepreneur essays as individuals and in teams. I was impressed by the breath of talent and skill students demonstrated. Mimi Silbert and her Delancy Street Foundation presentation with Hoan, Mark, Dejanae and Colleen was really good. I loved the way they each took a part of the story and how they responded to questions. They were well-prepared.
Despite technical challenges John and others muscled through. I liked the idea of John profiling his super mom, Linda Sills and GIN (smile). I am looking forward to checking out the program link which wouldn't load in time. I liked Alison's presentation as well. I didn't get to see the brochure and Adrienne and her daughter had to be the prize awardees for the cutest couple. The baby felt quite at home and I appreciate students' indulgence and support of their classmate.
I liked Courtney and Danishia's style and passion. The way Courtney stumbled upon her project was a great lesson in mindfulness, and Danishia's passion for Rose Rios's Ministry makes me want to look her up the next time I am in LA.
Nezha's Tracey Weitz was also a lesson in reciprocity in that, Ms. Weitz's work impacts her community at home in Sudan. I like the way, this semester, Nezha let us know in her choice of books (Midnight) and topics for her essays, her dual culture and how this is often in conflict with American culture and how she manages to reach a place where she can find balance and peace. I hope Nezha will keep us posted so we can see her the next time her dance company performs (smile).
Jovita's subject was also really interesting. I hadn't known Asian and Pacific Islanders make up the largest community suffering from domestic violence. However, when one looks at the breath of such community one can see how this is the case: Asia is a large place and if one includes the Far East and Near East, South Asia, etc. then no other ethnic group has such numbers.
There is a performance at Union Square this weekend, Friday-Monday, March 25-28, 2012 at sundown or 8 PM. PUSH Dance Company is performing work which looks at choreographer, Raissa Simpson's dual heritage as a Filipina and African American woman. She uses water as the metaphor and historic events in her grandparents lives on both sides to create: Bitter Melon. I had her on my radio show Monday and rebroadcast it this morning: www.blogtalkradio.com/wandas-picks It is a free event for the entire family.
Dan's presentation was an extension of his book talk. I am adding his book and other's on my to read list this summer. I found it interesting that his entrepreneur was a first as were others profiled this morning. I saw a film this semester as a part of the Asian American Film Festival about the woman who brought judo to America and women's judo to the world community. The film is called: Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful. Here is an interview with the director: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wandas-picks/2012/03/09/wandas-picks-radio-show
Cupcake Brown was the topic of two presentations, Adrianna's and Kenneth's, which were so different, refreshingly different. I liked the poster Adrianna made, the chart Ana, Jason, and Alison made for the presentation on Dr. Raye Mitchell. Once again, each person had a personal spin on the SE which made the talk fascinating.
Cliff bars? Who would have known the person responsible for this nutritional treat has done so much and that she is also the Luna bar lady? I known WISE and didn't know she was involved with this great organization either. Savannah Conley's presentation (considering her confessed lack of sleep) was excellent.
Students raised the bar high and no one lowered it an inch this morning in an extended final--8:15ish to 11:30ish.
Whitney's presentation about Mazanita School's Katherine Carter, was really inspiring, considering how many Oakland schools have closed and how poor a record they have. Her enthusiasm was contagious.
I appreciated Flora and Jamie's willingness to accept criticism and agree to expand their research or direction.
Kathleen's guest, Sonia Brooks was icing on the cake. Perhaps we should always have a guest entrepreneur during the course of the final paper presentations. I liked having her here for some of the presentations before hers. Operation Hope sounds like a ship (smile). And perhaps I am like Gilligan stranded on a desert island, but I certainly don't plan to be here long with such resources available.
Well, I have to run now. Good luck on the portfolios. I will let you know if there is anything missing. Look for an email or a call (you do not want me to call you) Tuesday sometime. I have 4 classes to wade through.
If students are turning their work in Friday, I will respond Friday first. If there are any problems or you do not hear from me Tuesday-Wednesday, call me. Do not assume all is well.
Assignment: Reflect on what worked well and what you learned from this second presentation. Comment on the strengths of the student presentations you observed.
Include these reflection(s) and peer comment in your Social Entrepreneur section of the portfolio. There is a section for you to check this off and include it with the essay.
My comments
Today students presented their social entrepreneur essays as individuals and in teams. I was impressed by the breath of talent and skill students demonstrated. Mimi Silbert and her Delancy Street Foundation presentation with Hoan, Mark, Dejanae and Colleen was really good. I loved the way they each took a part of the story and how they responded to questions. They were well-prepared.
Despite technical challenges John and others muscled through. I liked the idea of John profiling his super mom, Linda Sills and GIN (smile). I am looking forward to checking out the program link which wouldn't load in time. I liked Alison's presentation as well. I didn't get to see the brochure and Adrienne and her daughter had to be the prize awardees for the cutest couple. The baby felt quite at home and I appreciate students' indulgence and support of their classmate.
I liked Courtney and Danishia's style and passion. The way Courtney stumbled upon her project was a great lesson in mindfulness, and Danishia's passion for Rose Rios's Ministry makes me want to look her up the next time I am in LA.
Nezha's Tracey Weitz was also a lesson in reciprocity in that, Ms. Weitz's work impacts her community at home in Sudan. I like the way, this semester, Nezha let us know in her choice of books (Midnight) and topics for her essays, her dual culture and how this is often in conflict with American culture and how she manages to reach a place where she can find balance and peace. I hope Nezha will keep us posted so we can see her the next time her dance company performs (smile).
Jovita's subject was also really interesting. I hadn't known Asian and Pacific Islanders make up the largest community suffering from domestic violence. However, when one looks at the breath of such community one can see how this is the case: Asia is a large place and if one includes the Far East and Near East, South Asia, etc. then no other ethnic group has such numbers.
There is a performance at Union Square this weekend, Friday-Monday, March 25-28, 2012 at sundown or 8 PM. PUSH Dance Company is performing work which looks at choreographer, Raissa Simpson's dual heritage as a Filipina and African American woman. She uses water as the metaphor and historic events in her grandparents lives on both sides to create: Bitter Melon. I had her on my radio show Monday and rebroadcast it this morning: www.blogtalkradio.com/wandas-picks It is a free event for the entire family.
Dan's presentation was an extension of his book talk. I am adding his book and other's on my to read list this summer. I found it interesting that his entrepreneur was a first as were others profiled this morning. I saw a film this semester as a part of the Asian American Film Festival about the woman who brought judo to America and women's judo to the world community. The film is called: Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful. Here is an interview with the director: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wandas-picks/2012/03/09/wandas-picks-radio-show
Cupcake Brown was the topic of two presentations, Adrianna's and Kenneth's, which were so different, refreshingly different. I liked the poster Adrianna made, the chart Ana, Jason, and Alison made for the presentation on Dr. Raye Mitchell. Once again, each person had a personal spin on the SE which made the talk fascinating.
Cliff bars? Who would have known the person responsible for this nutritional treat has done so much and that she is also the Luna bar lady? I known WISE and didn't know she was involved with this great organization either. Savannah Conley's presentation (considering her confessed lack of sleep) was excellent.
Students raised the bar high and no one lowered it an inch this morning in an extended final--8:15ish to 11:30ish.
Whitney's presentation about Mazanita School's Katherine Carter, was really inspiring, considering how many Oakland schools have closed and how poor a record they have. Her enthusiasm was contagious.
I appreciated Flora and Jamie's willingness to accept criticism and agree to expand their research or direction.
Kathleen's guest, Sonia Brooks was icing on the cake. Perhaps we should always have a guest entrepreneur during the course of the final paper presentations. I liked having her here for some of the presentations before hers. Operation Hope sounds like a ship (smile). And perhaps I am like Gilligan stranded on a desert island, but I certainly don't plan to be here long with such resources available.
Well, I have to run now. Good luck on the portfolios. I will let you know if there is anything missing. Look for an email or a call (you do not want me to call you) Tuesday sometime. I have 4 classes to wade through.
If students are turning their work in Friday, I will respond Friday first. If there are any problems or you do not hear from me Tuesday-Wednesday, call me. Do not assume all is well.
posted by Professor Wanda's Posse at 4:02 PM
8 Comments:
Kenneth Wynham
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
27 May 2012
Respond to Colleen’s presentation.
She did a very good job in the presentation, she even went to the restaurant and got a quick interview with the young man named Jose who did drugs since he was 13 years old and Delancey Street changed his life. She knew about the beginnings of the organization, when John Maher first started with Mimi Silbert. She mentioned being dependent to be independent with the help from one another and education was the two models of the program. Also, Delancey Street is a replica of Mmi Silbert’s childhood neighborhood, when people helped each other like a family.
Colleen Low
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
27 May 2012
Response to Kenneth’s presentation Cupcake Brown
Kenneth presentation was very nice, he spoke about Cupcake Brown, who is a motivational speaker and an advocate of the lost. Cupcake believes that when you set your mind to doing something, you can make things happen. Kenneth used the motto to describe Cupcake Brown lesson and that is “I did it, you can too,” because Cupcake went through horrible things in her life and she got through it and became a lawyer and speaker. She is an incredible person and she is very effective and inspirational. Great job!
Colleen Low
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
28 May 2012
Courtney’s presentation was illuminating considering the fact that her Social Entrepreneur deals with LED lights that help save energy and the environment. What was interesting was that Courtney was at the tennis courts and she met Dahlia Moodie by chance which I would call serendipitous. I spoke with Courtney at the library and our SE’s came up and she told me that Dahlia drives a regular car and is very conservative of her money. She doesn’t seek self- gratification because she is worth a lot of money now. Strong presentation.
Colleen Low
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
28 May 2012
Response to Kathleen’s presentation: Sonia Brooks
Kathleen had a lively presentation and how she introduced her Social Entrepreneur was on spot, eloquent and well placed. Sonia Brooks has such a lovely voice, but what she had to say was very informative. She is an artist writer, and into microenterprise, which helps businesses grow and gives a sense of empowerment. She works for CEO John Cole Bryant, which is a non- profit and their facilities are located in South Africa, Oakland, and Fruitvale to name a few and began in 2004. Operation HOPE is free. During the Katrina catastrophe African Americans were displaced and organizations as the one Sonia is affiliated, helped with planning to avoid crisis. Sonia gave a list of the resources they offer financial literacy, JUD approvals, E trade (grants, home ownership), 2 hours of developing the market strategies and micro-funding and capital. She also gave good advice which is to plan, evaluate and support and know ones strengths and weaknesses. She utilizes these processes desire (to write your vision), decision, determination (to commit), discipline, diligent, dedicated, dignity (essence) and as Nike says “Just do It.” Sonia’s presentation was inspirational and thank you Kathleen you set the bar by bringing in an expert.
Colleen Low
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
28 May 2012
Response to Jaime’s presentation: Angela Glover Blackwell
Youth Uprising located in Oakland East Oakland (my home town) in a 25,000 sq. ft. state of the art center dedicated to help transform the community. Their programs include career and education, health and wellness, arts and expression and civic engagement. It is a program that creates leadership in youths and develops a sense of community in these children’s lives. Jamie you did a wonderful presentation and your heart showed how much the organization does for the youth in the community in Oakland.
Colleen Low
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
28 May 2012
Response to John’s presentation: his mommy Linda Sills
John is so proud of his mother and it was evident in his presentation that Linda Sills works and feels very fervently about the issues of empowering young people to collaborate locally, regionally and globally in order to create sustainable solutions for global issues. Linda has been with GIN, Global issues Network since 2006, which is based in Berkeley, CA, and has led student-led-conferences all over the world. Her background is a BA from CAL, a MA from Harvard and Tufts, that is pretty cool! She was a teacher, counselor and a school psychologist, which is perfect for the organization she helps run as the Director of Program Development. Thank you John for sharing.
Colleen Low
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
28 May 2012
Response to Mark, Hoan and Dejanae Delancey Street: Mimi Silbert
You guys and gal did a great job, I know we are impressed with Mimi, especially how she doesn’t take a salary and the innovative approaches that Mimi uses in the processes that the residence develop. Doing for others and not thinking about just yourself because through our research we fully see that these ex-cons, prostitutes and drug abusers need the chance to change, which takes more than just therapy. They have to put the action into changing their behaviors, as children we are taught by our parents, friends, church, and communities to have a positive sense of being which will help us make good choice and to help one another. Sorry we couldn’t go together to eat but the food portions are huge and the prices are below what they should charge, plus the food is great. I’m going back with my kids to have eggs benedict; they make it the right way with clarified butter, egg yolks, lemon and a dash of cayenne. Yumm! Or just go to Crossroads Café down the street, there is art and books there and a courtyard that reminds me of New York. Thanks for letting me in the group and Dejanae, Hoan and Mark did wonderfully.
Colleen Low
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
28 May 2012
Response to Whitney’s presentation: Katherine Carter
Whitney’s presentation on Katherine Carter was most impressive and to know that she volunteers there is beautiful. The statistics alone says a lot about what the program does to help the children in their formidable education. The program is creative because it caters to the children’s need, as each child has their own personality. The staff development redesigns the school using community resources. Whitney says that the organization uses the “It takes a village” approach to bring up a child. La Semilla de Manzanita is a K-5, that changes curriculum which is effective and a lot of work, to create an opportunity for the children to advance in education. It’s a charter school with 845 api and 800 api, they should be proud, wish all children could equally attain this opportunity. Thank you Whitney, it was a lovely and informative presentation.
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