Congratulations Corine!

September 10, 2011

       Congratulations Corine on winning the Best Research Project of New Business School Amsterdam 2011! It was a thrill to see your hard work recognized in this way! As a teacher, the greatest joys are seeing a student blossom and then observing the student as they start to find their way in the [...]

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4th of July- Not just an American Bank Holiday

July 4, 2011

In the absence of fireworks or even BBQ, how do you celebrate the 4th of July? This year, my party plans were foiled by “someone’s” last minute business meeting. Of course this is a risk when you live in a country where your “Big Day” is not a recognized holiday. So instead of fireworks and [...]

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Go forth with your best Franglais

June 9, 2011

As the school year winds down, class trip season hits a peak. The children come home with a steady stream of notes asking parents to accompany the class on various outings. Until now, those requests have gone unanswered by me. What’s my GO TO excuse? Too busy? No, everyone is busy, but my kids go [...]

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Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg shares the most important career decision you will ever make

May 19, 2011

Every young woman should hear this graduation speech! Please find 20 minutes, grab a cup of coffee, and sit down with your daughters and sons to watch Sheryl Sandberg’s commencement address to Barnard graduates. As the COO of Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg has a unique world view and a wealth of experience. In this candid speech, [...]

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