Adora Svitak
Adora Svitak is a twelve-year-old author and teacher who has published three books so far: Flying Fingers, Dancing Fingers, and Yang in Disguise. She is a delightful visionary who has traveled the world spreading her joy for writing and literacy. Adora has taught all grade levels even graduate students through school visits and distance learning mediums such as webcasting and video conferencing. More recently, Adora became the youngest speaker at the annual TED conference, which assembles some of the most fascinating thinkers of our time. In a recent interview with High Skool Kronicles intern Anna Favis, Adora shared about the power of creativity and relevance when it comes to cultivating the potential of today’s youth.
Long distance runners are often praised for their lean bodies, immense discipline, and immeasurable stamina. Unlike the occasional gym-goer, runners tend to eat, sleep, and breathe this sport. A focused mind and years of training take place before a person can run a 7 minute mile.
Maye Musk, MS RD is a registered dietitian in New York City. In the past forty years, she has lived and worked in South Africa, Canada, and now the United States.
We’ve watched enough of MTV’s hit show 16 and Pregnant to know what happens when a teenage couple take care of an unplanned baby – it’s the most challenging obstacle when you're still a kid yourself.
