From his desk in Cleveland, Ohio, seasoned educator and Birchwood School cofounder Charles Debelak releases his notes about education.
Composed of a series of informative and encouraging essays, Education and Character: Essays from the Birchwood Clipboard delivers Debelak's original insights and ideas on education and character building, developed through more than four decades of practical application, day-to-day administrative work, and hands-on classroom experience.
From the roles of cardinal virtues, expectations, and achievements in education, to the importance of nurturing creativity, innovation, and self-esteem, the book explores what makes "great kids" great and gives parents, caregivers, and educators a roadmap to guide their children to well-rounded, well-earned success.
A down-to-earth, reader-friendly text supported by real-life illustrations and examples, Education and Character identifies what does and does not work when it comes to educating a future productive and compassionate person. It's sure to provide you with the information and encouragement you need to tackle education and character development in your own child's development, as well as providing you with a better grasp of the core principles, policies, and programming you should look for when selecting your child's school.
About the Author: Charles Debelak has dedicated much of his life to educating and empowering youth and encouraging their progress into the future. He has worked extensively with children, adolescents, young adults, and young families for over forty years, helping them hone their goals, ideals, and interests.
A rising expert in the analysis of educational and character development issues, Debelak has had a number of his writings published in peer-reviewed journals and has spoken on these matters at conferences across the globe, as well as on a one-on-one basis with countless individuals.
In 1984, along with his wife, Helene, Debelak co-founded Birchwood School, a K-8 private, independent school in Cleveland, Ohio. It was through his day-to-day work at Birchwood, synthesizing history, research, and experience, that Debelak developed his unique, practical perspective and learned what does and does not work when it comes to education.
