Visiting Turner Broadcast Studios opened my eyes to so many job opportunities that there are in the world. While walking around it appeared that TBS was a very relaxing workplace compared to the other stations I have visited. TBS has a very unique atmosphere because there are many cartoon characters and colorful areas around the office space. The people that work there can have a flex schedule. For instance, if you want to start at 2a.m and leave at 10a.m you can because you have to be there for an 8 hour period. Working there you also are given many perks. You can get free tickets to sporting events in Atlanta.
In my research I learned that R.E. Turner bought WJRJ-Atlanta channel 17. TBS has grown a lot since it first started. TBS has the following stations: TBS, TNT, CN, TCM, Tru TV, Adult Swim, Boomrang, TNT Europe, CN Europe, TNT Europe, CN Europe, TNT Latin America, CN Latin America, TNT& CN Asia Pacific, CN Japan Cable News Network (CNN), HLN, CN Japan, CNN International, CNN Espanol, CNN Airport Network, CNN Radio, CNN.com, CNN Resource, CNN Turk. TBS is the leading provider for the basic cable industry. They have more than 9,000 employees worldwide.
To conclude I have been blessed to attend a fieldtrip at TBS visiting the Cartoon Network and learning about the careers that exist in so many of the departments. A few that I learned about were lawyers, marketing executives, cartoonists, and mechanical engineers just to name a few. I hope someday I will work at Turner Broadcast Studio. My job as an engineer would be to catch problems before programming goes on the air. The reason I would love to work at TBS one day is because I could watch television all day and get paid for it!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
RE’s Eye on the News- GradNation
When a president and a general share a stage, the announcement is rarely a good one.
When President Obama and Gen. Colin Powell shared the stage, with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Alma Powell, the announcement was a good one. GradNation was introduced, a ten year campaign to increase graduation rates of the United States. Its goals are to see ninety percent of today’s fourth graders graduate high school on time and to support the President’s goal of making the United States a leader in college graduates by 2020.
GradNation works though America’s Promise Alliance, which offers resources and a means of collaboration for organizations working with at risk youth.
Raising Expectations does it part every year to assist students on their road to graduation, and is excited to see a national spotlight guiding others down the same road.
Raising Expectations has assisted (#) students in graduating high school and (#) on furthering their education into college.
When President Obama and Gen. Colin Powell shared the stage, with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Alma Powell, the announcement was a good one. GradNation was introduced, a ten year campaign to increase graduation rates of the United States. Its goals are to see ninety percent of today’s fourth graders graduate high school on time and to support the President’s goal of making the United States a leader in college graduates by 2020.
GradNation works though America’s Promise Alliance, which offers resources and a means of collaboration for organizations working with at risk youth.
Raising Expectations does it part every year to assist students on their road to graduation, and is excited to see a national spotlight guiding others down the same road.
Raising Expectations has assisted (#) students in graduating high school and (#) on furthering their education into college.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Volunteering with RE led to teaching
I never thought I would be an advocate for educational change and student success. I always knew I valued education and loved kids, but never thought I would choose a career in education.
I began working with Raising Expectations because I wanted to do some volunteer work while I was at Spelman College. I would work with children a few hours a week and be able to handle my course load all at the same time. My purpose for being there quickly changed once I learned that my passion for children went beyond how funny they could be or how sweet the little ones were. My passion lied in the impact that I wanted to have on children’s lives and their outlook on education. Working with the children in Raising Expectations was the beginning of a true change in my life. It gave me the opportunity to see how the environment the children were living in, truly did effect how they saw school, teachers and education as whole. Getting an education was not a priority to them. My job at that point, was to change how children viewed not only school, but how they viewed themselves. Raising Expectations provided me with the tools that I needed to change children’s expectations of what education could do for them, as well as how to help them raise the expectation they had for themselves and their futures.
I graduated from Spelman in 2004, and began teaching first grade in Atlanta Public Schools. I have been teaching elementary school in lower income communities for six years and I now teach fourth grade at Benteen Elementary School in Atlanta. I am also a graduate student at Central Michigan University, where I am pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership. Over the past 10 years, I have become an advocate for children and continue to raise the bar of expectations for all children.
I began working with Raising Expectations because I wanted to change children’s lives, but in the end, Raising Expectations changed my life.
Ms. Alexis Dimes-Smith
4th grade teacher
RE Volunteer 2001-2004
I began working with Raising Expectations because I wanted to do some volunteer work while I was at Spelman College. I would work with children a few hours a week and be able to handle my course load all at the same time. My purpose for being there quickly changed once I learned that my passion for children went beyond how funny they could be or how sweet the little ones were. My passion lied in the impact that I wanted to have on children’s lives and their outlook on education. Working with the children in Raising Expectations was the beginning of a true change in my life. It gave me the opportunity to see how the environment the children were living in, truly did effect how they saw school, teachers and education as whole. Getting an education was not a priority to them. My job at that point, was to change how children viewed not only school, but how they viewed themselves. Raising Expectations provided me with the tools that I needed to change children’s expectations of what education could do for them, as well as how to help them raise the expectation they had for themselves and their futures.
I graduated from Spelman in 2004, and began teaching first grade in Atlanta Public Schools. I have been teaching elementary school in lower income communities for six years and I now teach fourth grade at Benteen Elementary School in Atlanta. I am also a graduate student at Central Michigan University, where I am pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership. Over the past 10 years, I have become an advocate for children and continue to raise the bar of expectations for all children.
I began working with Raising Expectations because I wanted to change children’s lives, but in the end, Raising Expectations changed my life.
Ms. Alexis Dimes-Smith
4th grade teacher
RE Volunteer 2001-2004
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
A Life Changed
We have received many stories about how Raising Expectations has helped people out in their life and thought we would share one with you:
The reason why I said the life skills retreat was my favorite trip was because it gave us a time to bond with the mentors and really get to know them and we also had fun. It gave me a chance to really express my feelings to mentors and show them who I really am instead of hiding in the box that I hide in. These mentors taught me a lot of things like etiquette lessons, which means good manners. This life skills retreat actually changed my life around, and made me a better person because before I went on the trip I was shy, didn’t talk to [anyone] about my problems, and I didn’t socialize with anybody but my friends. When the trip came around it taught me a very valuable lesson that holding on to your anger has negative consequences and a person will never know who you are until you show them.
Ashley Wilborn
9th Grade
3rd year RE student
10/1/09
The reason why I said the life skills retreat was my favorite trip was because it gave us a time to bond with the mentors and really get to know them and we also had fun. It gave me a chance to really express my feelings to mentors and show them who I really am instead of hiding in the box that I hide in. These mentors taught me a lot of things like etiquette lessons, which means good manners. This life skills retreat actually changed my life around, and made me a better person because before I went on the trip I was shy, didn’t talk to [anyone] about my problems, and I didn’t socialize with anybody but my friends. When the trip came around it taught me a very valuable lesson that holding on to your anger has negative consequences and a person will never know who you are until you show them.
Ashley Wilborn
9th Grade
3rd year RE student
10/1/09
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Student Responses
This post features several students who responded in writing to a visit they paid to Hampton University. As you will see, for some of them, this trip opened up all kinds of possibilities. Enjoy!
Kira McLaurin
8th Grade
Hampton, Virginia—now that’s the place to visit! Well, we actually went to the school, but I think you get what I’m trying to say. Hampton University is a very interesting campus. There are several sites to see while you’re there, including the historical graveyard, museum, tree, and the beautiful water view. Of course, my favorite was the wide space of water (water view). There I could free my mind of all my trouble and think peaceful and serene thoughts. There was no one around to stop me or my thoughts. In addition, the day being “High School Day,” there were lots of activities going on like rock climbing, dancing, food step shows, and much more. To sum it up, the trip was fun, interesting, and educating. I really hope to visit again next year; maybe there’ll be more people in my age group!
Howell Barren
8th Grade
Going to Hampton University was a great life experience! Mr. Malcom was a great mentor. The campus was lively with energy. They had a beautiful auditorium building; it was a white building with blue glass. As we walked toward the football stadium we passed by a cemetery with white marble stones. While we were passing by the stadium there was a building that was glass on the outside. In the inside there was a bowling alley, restaurant, and a choir who could really sing. On the side there was a rock climbing wall. In the back, behind it there was an assortment of places to get food. I went into the football locker hall and saw Mr. Malcolm’s picture and the different trophies they had won. Then we went to watch the band perform. They were pretty good. Then we met the president of Hampton University.
Lyric McGhee
8th Grade
The trip that completed my life was going to Hampton University! I have experienced things I thought three years ago I’d never do! I’ve learned that college life isn’t all about fun. I also took a tour around campus with my friend’s old teacher. They have a beautiful campus by the ocean where you can see Navy ships in the distance. The trip was interesting because on the way there I met a lot of different people that gave advice and shared their experiences at the college. We also went to the dorms—both male and female. I thought the rooms for the females where big and cool except the ones that didn’t have air conditioning. I saw and heard the president at a ceremony. They announced the king and queen of the university as well. This experience has influenced me to go out of town for college and made Hampton an option. Therefore, I will cherish this moment in time forever and share it with others.
Angelina Barden
8th Grade
Going to Hampton, Virginia, was the farthest I’ve traveled in my life. The atmosphere and beautiful campus changed my mind on where I would like to go to college. While I was walking through the campus I realized a lot of historical things happened there. One thing that happened on that campus was Abraham Lincoln gave the Emancipation Proclamation. The tree Abraham Lincoln stood in front of is still standing. Another unique thing is the statue of Booker T. Washington pointing toward the tree. Hampton University has the biggest girl dorm in the United States. The site there is so magnificent. Considering I want to go to school and live by water, Hampton would be a good fit. Hampton also has a free museum on campus. The museum has a lot of original artifacts that were collected on the land where the university is located. The music at Hampton is very odd. They have a mixture of Boston mix, rap, R&B, and country. As you can see, I had a lot of fun going to the university, and I will be looking forward to it again.
Also, as I walked through the campus people from all over of the United States were there. This tells me not only people from Virginia go to that university, but people from all over the United States go there.
Kira McLaurin
8th Grade
Hampton, Virginia—now that’s the place to visit! Well, we actually went to the school, but I think you get what I’m trying to say. Hampton University is a very interesting campus. There are several sites to see while you’re there, including the historical graveyard, museum, tree, and the beautiful water view. Of course, my favorite was the wide space of water (water view). There I could free my mind of all my trouble and think peaceful and serene thoughts. There was no one around to stop me or my thoughts. In addition, the day being “High School Day,” there were lots of activities going on like rock climbing, dancing, food step shows, and much more. To sum it up, the trip was fun, interesting, and educating. I really hope to visit again next year; maybe there’ll be more people in my age group!
Howell Barren
8th Grade
Going to Hampton University was a great life experience! Mr. Malcom was a great mentor. The campus was lively with energy. They had a beautiful auditorium building; it was a white building with blue glass. As we walked toward the football stadium we passed by a cemetery with white marble stones. While we were passing by the stadium there was a building that was glass on the outside. In the inside there was a bowling alley, restaurant, and a choir who could really sing. On the side there was a rock climbing wall. In the back, behind it there was an assortment of places to get food. I went into the football locker hall and saw Mr. Malcolm’s picture and the different trophies they had won. Then we went to watch the band perform. They were pretty good. Then we met the president of Hampton University.
Lyric McGhee
8th Grade
The trip that completed my life was going to Hampton University! I have experienced things I thought three years ago I’d never do! I’ve learned that college life isn’t all about fun. I also took a tour around campus with my friend’s old teacher. They have a beautiful campus by the ocean where you can see Navy ships in the distance. The trip was interesting because on the way there I met a lot of different people that gave advice and shared their experiences at the college. We also went to the dorms—both male and female. I thought the rooms for the females where big and cool except the ones that didn’t have air conditioning. I saw and heard the president at a ceremony. They announced the king and queen of the university as well. This experience has influenced me to go out of town for college and made Hampton an option. Therefore, I will cherish this moment in time forever and share it with others.
Angelina Barden
8th Grade
Going to Hampton, Virginia, was the farthest I’ve traveled in my life. The atmosphere and beautiful campus changed my mind on where I would like to go to college. While I was walking through the campus I realized a lot of historical things happened there. One thing that happened on that campus was Abraham Lincoln gave the Emancipation Proclamation. The tree Abraham Lincoln stood in front of is still standing. Another unique thing is the statue of Booker T. Washington pointing toward the tree. Hampton University has the biggest girl dorm in the United States. The site there is so magnificent. Considering I want to go to school and live by water, Hampton would be a good fit. Hampton also has a free museum on campus. The museum has a lot of original artifacts that were collected on the land where the university is located. The music at Hampton is very odd. They have a mixture of Boston mix, rap, R&B, and country. As you can see, I had a lot of fun going to the university, and I will be looking forward to it again.
Also, as I walked through the campus people from all over of the United States were there. This tells me not only people from Virginia go to that university, but people from all over the United States go there.
Summer Employment
RE is pleased to announce that it will be hiring several students as summer youth employees! These students will help with office work and plan and complete a summer park project as well as develop life-long skills that will be useful for school and future family and job situations. We are excited for the summer to start and are working to make it all a success!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The Goal
The purpose of this blog is to share all of our great stories with you...keep checking back to see what's up!
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