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Professor Applewhite shares the importance of modeling as the first and most significant way we learn from early childhood throughout late adulthood. This show explores how we can become excellent models and change the behavior and attitudes of our children. Our Co-Host Nazim Rashid, guest teachers and parents will share ways of how many forms of bullying can be traced back to the classroom ad hom...

The whole concept behind the word “stupid” can bring up all sorts of angry feelings, specifically for those already dealing with feelings of low self-esteem. Join Professor Applewhite and co-host NAZIM Razim and other guests in our discussion on the how to overcome these feelings and help those you love to overcome teasing and bullying in this area.

Nazim Rashid has held the titles of: - Counselor - Life Skills - Training Coordinator - Education Consultant - Character Education Developer - Personal Development Trainer - Drug and Mental Health Counselor - Workshop Facilitator - Youth Program Director - Author Nazim Rashid has been helping communities, organizations, and individual regain their sense of power, control and self-esteem since 1978...

How many drugs do you take to feel better at school or work? The answer is usually “I DO NOT TAKE DRUGS UNLESS THEIR PRESCRIBED TO ME”. Professor Applewhite, your host, will share some shocking news about prescription drugs and how Adult Learners are more vulnerable to take drugs that help them sleep, stay awake, stay energized, and focused. Our co-host, Nazim Rashid, will continue his discussion...

This Saturday's episode is focused on how some adult students use prescription drugs to stay motivated and active throughout a business day of school, work and raising a family. Professor Applewhite will share important facts about this dilemma in the United States. Co-host Nazim Rashid will share valuable information on ways to avoid addiction and abuse of prescription drugs. We welcome listeners...

There are so many students and teachers finding difficulty with staying motivated in the classroom. Parents and friends are losing faith in our educational systems and workforce and this is making an impact on how many are looking at their future . Fortunately, we have great and true life examples, that build our desire to continue the learning process. In addition, the counselors at White Apple I...

Our host, Professor Danita Applewhite clarifies how desire and motivation apply to success at school /college and in the workforce. White Apple Institute encourages adult students and teachers at all levels on ways to improve our life situations by continually building our desire and motivational skills and sharing these concepts with others. We want to hear and share stories from our listeners ab...

Our host, Professor Applewhite, discusses what to do when listening and other motivational strategies are not appearing effective for minimizing burn out among teachers. Remember, these discussions are applicable in most learning environments, even when teaching adult students with mental or learning issues. An overview of self-talk and positive vocabulary is enhanced by our co-host, Nazim Rashid...

A continuation of the discussion started last week concerning listening more effectively to teachers and students. Professor Applewhite and guests listen and share interesting ideas about how to stay motivated with adult students in crisis situations. Nazim Rashid, Co-host will share more effective listening strategies for improving and minimizing frustrations when teachers even those in churches,...

Professor Applewhite listens and shares interesting ideas about how to stay motivated with adult students in crisis situations. These motivational discussions are helpful for teachers in crisis conditions (from Porte Au Prince, Haiti; Compton, California; to Bronx, New York). Nazim Rashid, Co-host will share some effective listening strategies for improving and minimizing their frustrations when w...

Our show has been off air for three episodes to allow our volunteer staff to enjoy the holidays with their families. In addition, our host Professor Applewhite has been recovering from hospitalization. Most importantly, we hope that we all have made a decision to feed others physically, mentally, and spiritually each of the 365 days of the year. We conduct our work at White Apple Institute with on...

Listeners will be empowered by what they hear from our guest speakers this week regarding improving their ability to communicate and listen. Special guests Dr. Martha Bergin Professor of Sociology and Communication, Jewel Diamond Taylor (Self Esteem Doctor),and Beverly Poellnitz AKA Doc Bev. These experts will be interviewed by Professor Applewhite/Host and Personal Development Consultant/Co-Host...

This is an episode full of joy because it takes us back to when our eyes sparkled about getting praise or a rewarding grade. The reality that something stomped out a sparkle in many of us is explored. Nazim Rashid, co-host will continue a discussion on the disadvantages of denying our reality. Professor Applewhite will extend the discussion on suppression & repression of memory. many inspirational...

The memories of our early school can be beautiful but what is too painful to remember we choose to suppress or forget. Suppression and denial are about consciously pushing memories into our unconscious that cause us painful thoughts. The thoughts we are talking about this episode focus on the times you sat behind a desk excited about the learning experience and overcame harmful thoughts, and denia...

White Apple Institute wants to publish stories about how adult students have overcome the labels and characteristics associated with being categorized as “disabled” or “at risk”. This theme is especially important for students and teachers determined to succeed in the most socially-disadvantaged communities in the United States. Professor Applewhite anticipates that students with mental or physica...

Here is your chance to participate in a unique Student2Teacher episode. Join a positive discussion with writers and book publishers and learn how to start the first steps in putting your pen and/or keyboard to work or encouraging someone else to. One of the most difficult academic challenges faced by students, even future teachers, is when they are asked to express their ideas in writing surpassed...

Some time ago, Professor Applewhite, Host, and Nazim Rashid, Co-host discussed the topic “When the Student is Ready the Teacher Appears”. After many shows since then we feel compelled to ask our Listeners who may still feel frustrated, fearful, and experiencing the symptoms of “drop-out” and “burn-out” if they are, ready to make the change? We want to know if the things discussed on our show are h...

This episode concludes our discussion about ways school administrators and employers help adult students (age17+) with at risk issues and disabilities transition successfully into post-secondary training or college, jobs, and apprenticeships. Professor Applewhite, Host and Nazim Rashid, Co-Host, have invited several school administrators, special education teachers, and employers to share in a dis...

How do you really feel about success in the classroom and workforce environment? How can school administrators and employers help? Professor Applewhite, Host and Nazim Rashid have invited several school administrators, special education teachers, and employers involved in preparing students for the workforce. The discussion will focus on why many students with at risk issues and disabilities are n...

You will not want to miss this very special episode because holds the keys for success for many of our adult students (age 17+) and teachers at all levels. Professor Applewhite has invited several school administrators and employers involved in preparing students for the workforce. This show will focus our attention on the profile of students being serviced by White Apple Institute ( http://whitea...

Professor Applewhite,several co-hosts and guests will share. Interestingly, most students drop out because of academic failure and the overall lack of support from parents, teachers, and community leaders. However, teachers burn out more because of the lack of administrative support. You are invited to listen and participate in our discussion so we can find ways to minimize teacher burnout and stu...

Professor Applewhite,several co-hosts and guests will share their feelings and ideas about the killing of students in Chicago and elsewhere. A silent memory to Derrion Albert and others like him, "We praise GOD for the blessing of their lives as an example to others" Interestingly, most students drop out or join gangs because of academic failure and the overall lack of support from parents, teache...

This process of developing successful strategies goes beyond visualization of our dreams. Listeners are encouraged to share strategies that help them prepare to take the first step toward success. We must constantly remind ourselves of the initial commitment we made when we decided to enroll in courses to achieve success. The Department of Education in accordance with the present White House admin...

The staff of White Apple Institute have provided many ideas about how Adult Learners/Students prepare to succeed at college, in vocational/job training &apprentice programs, or complete Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s) suggested by their employer. This show will focus on strategies to enhance readiness because many times the preparation is taken for granted. However, at White Apple Institute,...

What does a “healthy attitude” look like? Professor Applewhite, host, and Nazim Rashid, co-host of the Student2Teacher2Student© , Internet radio show, ask their listeners to define what they call a “healthy attitude”. We encourage listeners to call in, share their views about what a “healthy attitude” looks like, and listen to strategies to develop this way of life. It is critical that our attitud...