Mountain Messenger
  • News
    • Local News
    • Courthouse
      • Civil Suits
      • Deeds
      • Marriages
      • Public Meetings
      • Reunions
    • Club News
    • Education
    • Business News
    • Entertainment
    • Sports News
  • Spiritual
    • Parabola
    • Southern Baptist
    • Transcendental Meditation
    • Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
    • Church Bulletin
  • Obituaries
  • Columns
    • A Look Back
    • Dear Recycle Lady
    • Between The Lines
    • Letters to the Editor
  • eMessenger
  • Special Publications
    • Properties and Lifestyles
    • State Fair Guide
  • Login
  • My Account
  • Contact Us
  • State News
  • National News
  • Classifieds
  • Legals
Subscribe For $2.50/Month
No Result
View All Result
Mountain Messenger
  • News
    • Local News
    • Courthouse
      • Civil Suits
      • Deeds
      • Marriages
      • Public Meetings
      • Reunions
    • Club News
    • Education
    • Business News
    • Entertainment
    • Sports News
  • Spiritual
    • Parabola
    • Southern Baptist
    • Transcendental Meditation
    • Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
    • Church Bulletin
  • Obituaries
  • Columns
    • A Look Back
    • Dear Recycle Lady
    • Between The Lines
    • Letters to the Editor
  • eMessenger
  • Special Publications
    • Properties and Lifestyles
    • State Fair Guide
No Result
View All Result
Mountain Messenger
No Result
View All Result
  • National News
  • WV State News
  • VA State News
  • Contact Us
Home Categories Education

Mindset of Success program fosters creativity and confidence

September 9, 2016
in Education
Reading Time: 1 min read
A A
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

“I absolutely love this program! It’s interesting and thought-provoking. It makes them think creatively and outside the box,” said Western Greenbrier Middle School sixth grade teacher Lori Baldwin at the conclusion of the eight-week Mindset of Success program.
Baldwin saw students engage and become more creative through the eight weeks as they developed goals, solved creative puzzles, delved into what they have a passion for and how it can lead to a plan of action for a successful life. She learned interesting facts about inventors which empowered her students to realize that their simple ideas could lead to something big. The great majority of students began to see themselves differently, as well as discover how relevant their attitude and attention to learning can impact their future and ability to achieve their dreams.
The culmination of the program uses a method of brainstorming to develop an idea that solves a problem or meets a need. Teams then develop the idea to the point of “pitching” it to their classmates.
“Many of their ideas could be marketable” said Katie Ickes, program director. “I have been presenting the program in Greenbrier County for three years. The program has impacted well over 1,000 students. You never know how innovative students can be until they are empowered to see themselves as creative. And it is encouraging for many to realize that not all great thinkers were considered the best students in their early years.Thomas Edison is one of many examples.”
VisAbility-Mindset of Success Educational Program partners with Communities in the Schools to implement the program to the sixth grade in Greenbrier County. Plans are underway to expand to Pocahontas County this year. The program is supported by the James Peyton Foundation and First Energy. For more information, email visability7@gmail.com.

 

Brittany Morris works on her innovative idea.
Brittany Morris works on her innovative idea.
Cyrus Riffle (front), Elijah Perkins, Damien Perry, Kaden McMillion and Logan Osborne collaborate to define their project.
Cyrus Riffle (front), Elijah Perkins, Damien Perry, Kaden McMillion and Logan Osborne collaborate to define their project.
Laura Meadows, Colten Reeder and Paige Neff work on their branding for their presentation.
Laura Meadows, Colten Reeder and Paige Neff work on their branding for their presentation.
Jacob Murphy and Matthew Mills jot down the problems that their idea solves.
Jacob Murphy and Matthew Mills jot down the problems that their idea solves.
Western Greenbrier students, Esther Parks and Lance Robinson pitch their mobile homeless shelter idea.
Western Greenbrier students, Esther Parks and Lance Robinson pitch their mobile homeless shelter idea.
Kenzie O’Dell (left), Olivia Parsons and Chelsea Reed color in their graphic design.
Kenzie O’Dell (left), Olivia Parsons and Chelsea Reed color in their graphic design.
ShareTweetPin
Previous Post

DSLCC provides flood relief

Next Post

Constitution Party fields statewide candidates

Join Our Newsletter

  • News
  • Spiritual
  • Obituaries
  • Columns
  • eMessenger
  • Special Publications

© 2022 Mountain Media, LLC

  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Cart
No Result
View All Result
  • eMessenger
  • Local News
  • Courthouse
  • A Look Back
  • Business News
  • Church News
  • Club News
  • Sports News
  • Entertainment
  • Obituaries
  • Opinions
  • Special Publications
  • Contact Us
  • My Account
  • Subscribe | Digital & Newspaper

© 2022 Mountain Media, LLC

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Thank you for supporting local journalism. Please enjoy two free articles per month.

Subscribe Or Login For Full Access

Forgot your password?

Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive mail with link to set new password.

Back to login