This Is A Great Time To Thank Educators

Ross Sneyd May 3, 2017 1

What a great time to simply say, “Thank you.” (more…)

Celebrating Principals This October

Mallorie Manosh October 12, 2016 1

It always seems like people are celebrating some sort of wacky holiday these days. I’ve seen some pretty funny days like National Kale Day or Dance like a Chicken Day or even whole months dedicated to bizarre celebrations like National Canned Food Month. But, sprinkled in with all of these silly observances are some pretty important causes. This month happens to be National Principals Month.

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We Went Little To Help Big

Mallorie Manosh October 6, 2016 6

Sometimes a little goes a long way.

Sure, it may sound cliché, but it’s absolutely the case. We’ve proven it again, this time with a community partnership between National Life and our independent producer group GLP & Associates in Michigan.

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Why I Do What I Do…

Shane Thill June 6, 2016 4

Shane Thill is Director of Second Chance Alternative High School and Assistant Principal of Mitchell Senior High School in Mitchell, South Dakota. He was the 2015-2016 LifeChanger of the Year grand prize winner. He offers some insights here of his perspective on teaching.
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Students Deserve A Second Chance, And A Teacher Like Shane Thill

Mallorie Manosh April 13, 2016 3

High school years are such a difficult time as our teenagers grow up, trying to figure out who they are and what they want to be. Heaven knows, there’s plenty of temptation out there. Unfortunately, a fair number of kids fall prey to the temptations.

Thankfully, though, we’re a country that believes in a second chance. Schools are the best places to offer them, especially when there’s someone like Shane Thill as a model and a guiding hand. (more…)