Andrew Harrison

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What's Right With Our Schools: Wilderwood Summer Camp

4 days ago | wdef.com | Andrew Harrison

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Looking for a way to keep your kids active, engaged and off devices this Summer? One Chattanooga Camp is offering loads of adventures in the great outdoors. We visited Wilderwood Summer Camp, where every week brings a new theme and a new opportunity to explore.
Dispelling the Myths of Accreditation with ESSA

1 week ago | meetingmediagroup.com | Andrew Harrison

Sub-Title:The world of events can be tricky at times, and we are all busy people looking to ensure our business and money go further. ESSA's director reveals how accreditation can help planners. 20th Jun, 2025Body: Accreditation in the events industry can sometimes be challenging to navigate – particularly if it becomes difficult to separate fact from fiction. But what is fact and what is fiction in the world of accreditation?
Making Psychological Safety Tangible and Actionable Through Measurement

1 week ago | trainingmag.com | Andrew Harrison

Psychological Safety is not an app that you install and just let run. It’s a practice that ebbs and flows. Human nature often works against it. We get overloaded, hurried, or lazy, and it can get sidetracked for expedience. But if you can define what it means and the desired behaviors for the organization, it can be continually evaluated, improved upon, and maintained.
Andrew Harrison

1 week ago | trainingmag.com | Andrew Harrison

1 POSTS Andrew Harrison is an author and the principal of Bonfire Consulting, focused on workplace innovation and learning.
What's Right With Our Schools: CCS Theater Camp

1 week ago | wdef.com | Andrew Harrison

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s lights, camera, summer fun! Chattanooga Christian School is once again hosting its long-running Musical Theatre Camp—welcoming students from across the region and beyond. From singing and dancing to costume design and teamwork, this camp is giving kids a full taste of life on stage and a great example of ‘What’s Right With Our Schools’. “Musical theater camp is one of our most highly attended camps.
What's Right With Our Schools: Stopping Brain Drain

3 weeks ago | wdef.com | Andrew Harrison

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With summer right around the corner, many parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy—and learning. Experts say the “summer slide,” or brain drain, is real—and it can set students back months. But there are simple ways to keep young minds sharp. “It is super important to get ahead of it early and consistently. Don’t you have something have a plan for every summer?
What's Right With Our Schools, Ms. Ann Boston, Griffith Elementary

1 month ago | wdef.com | Andrew Harrison

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A familiar and beloved face is stepping away fromthe halls of Griffith Elementary School in Sequatchie County—one that has shaped generationswith patience, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to children. Ms. Ann Boston, a paraprofessional who began her career in 1969, is saying farewell after anastounding 56 years of service. Stephanie D.
What's Right With Our Schools: Ivy Academy Solar Powered Backpacks

1 month ago | wdef.com | Andrew Harrison

SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) – Local students are proving that innovation and compassion can go hand in hand. At Ivy Academy, a group of teens has designed a solar-powered backpack, and it’s earning national recognition. Their project is making an impact here and halfway around the world. Jerry Webb is a teacher at Ivy Academy. He explains, “Seeing these, I love seeing them, especially because they didn’t know it was coming. You know, they didn’t think they could do, so it just keeps growing.
What's Right With Our Schools: Stone Creek Elementary

1 month ago | wdef.com | Andrew Harrison

ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) — Energy efficiency is the name of the game at Stone Creek Elementary in Rossville. Their commitment to saving electricity recently earned the school a $25,000 grant. Their bright ideas are a shining example of what’s right with our schools. Stone Creek Elementary is celebrating a major win, not just for their school, but for the environment, too.
What's Right With Our Schools: Ivy League Graduates

1 month ago | wdef.com | Andrew Harrison

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cleveland High School continues to excel both in and out of the classroom. This year, two graduating seniors are taking their achievements to the next level. Both are heading to an Ivy League university. Their success serves as an inspiration for other students to dream big and pursue academic excellence. Robert Hanley visited Cleveland High School for this week’s edition of ‘What’s Right With Our Schools’.