Monthly Archives: April 2017

24Apr

POSITIVITI: Conquering bullying with love and care! A Special Dicsussion with Juliet Cahow

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According to the  National Education Association Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullyingeach year. Approximately 160,000 teens skip school every day because of bullying. 17% of American students report being bullied 2 to 3 times a month or more within a school semester. One organization is deflating that number by spreading kindness.

Meet Julie Cahow, the 16 year-old founder of Postiviti an anti-bullying and emotional support organization that positions itself  to affirm, encourage, and support students of all backgrounds on a global level. 

High schooler, Juliet Cahow, (pictured above,) and her quest for silencing bullying, has lead her to star Positivit, an organization that is purposed to affirm, encourage, and support students internationally. High schooler, Juliet Cahow, (pictured above,) and her quest for silencing bullying, has lead her to star Positivit, an organization that is purposed to affirm, encourage, and support students internationally.Founder Juliet Cahow was selected as Endeavor Elementary’s Outstanding Volunteer of the Year and as an OCPS Outstanding Volunteer of the Year nominee for her establishment of Positiviti Junior. Photo Credit/ Juliet Cahow ( Positiviti.Weebly.Com)

 

 

Through its website, partnerships with schools, organizations, and provided resources for those to get involved, Positivi was created with to serve as online safe-haven, in addition to its  social media outlets such as Instagram  and Facebook that  provide students with additional words of optimism throughout the day!

 

 

Get Involved with Postiviti Now and follow them in action on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram

Spreading Love through Social Media, Positiviti provides positive vibes and resources on a daily basis!

Follow Positiviti on Instagram @Simplypositiviti

 

23Apr

Music Spotlight: Miss Mathilda

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Miss Mathilda is a rising Singer and Songwriter, Miss Mathilda is a rising star with a unique way of showcasing her musical prowess through her latest EP Release.

 

We spoke with the Swedish and Berklee School of music graduate about her late singles from her Self-Titled: EP,

on going music projects and delving more inside about the musicians roots and inspiration as a singer and songwriter. Full Interview:

 

 

Miss Mathilda Official Bio

MISS MATHILDA

Miss Mathilda Skonare Karlsson is a Swedish singer and songwriter based in Stockholm. She has worked and studied with well-known names in the music industry and received a degree in fine arts at Berklee College of Music in 2013. In the fall of 2015 she debuted with her first single Color to Color, which was followed by Creep and Best Friends Heart.

Playing the classical piano and violin since an early age has influenced her songwriting, where storytelling is at the heart of the music. Portrayed as dreamy and edgy, her sound may be described as reverie pop, fused with a hint of orchestral elements.

MUSIC TO MOTION PICTURES

Miss Mathilda has been working on various projects composing music to video games, TV and theatre productions.

In 2013 the Stockholm based video game company Poppermost Productions launched their game SNOW, which she wrote music to. Later the same year she did the sound production to the production of the play “Elva Edsvurna”

performed at theatre Giljotin in Stockholm.

In the fall of 2016 she completed writing the music score to the TV series “Hemma Hos Björnen” produced by Chimichurri Produktion, which will air later in 2017.

Be sure to follow all of Miss Mathida’s musical whereabouts on Spotify , iTunes Facebook and Instagram

 

 

10Apr

Spotlight on Autism: SARRC: Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

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From school, employment and clinical based provided services, SARRC's mission is to assist families in their journey once their child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder through adulthood. https://www.autismcenter.org/ From school, employment and clinical based provided services, SARRC’s mission is to assist families in their journey once their child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder through adulthood. https://www.autismcenter.org/

 

 

 

This week we focus on a integral organization that is a cornerstone provider in helping advocating for those on autism spectrum. through ample resources such diagnosis tools and transitional programs and services for all ages,

Established in 1997,the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is a community-based nonprofit organization that has been a cutting edge provider serving those on the Autism spectrum and beyond.

SARRC’s team consists of highly trained and educated clinicians which provides services that not only impact the lives of individuals with autism, but also their parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers, physicians, psychologists, educators, and therapists.

From school, employment and clinical based provided services, SARRC’s mission is to assist families in their journey once their child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder through adulthood.
Radio Free Phoenix’s Michael Thomas, Jr. spoke with  AMY KENZER, PH.D., BCBA-D
VICE PRESIDENT AND CLINICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center on the various resources, services, and programs provided by SARRC.

For more information regarding SARRC and it’s service visit them on https://www.autismcenter.org, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

 

05Apr

Spotlight on Autism: Sesame Street’s Julia

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“Sesame Street” introduce the newest Muppet, Julia. “Sesame Street” introduce the newest Muppet, Julia.

 

During this month of April which makes National Autism Awareness Month. Radio Free Phoenix will be showcasing those making a difference in their area to help with a diagnosis for autism and its spectrum disorders.

according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism is a spectrum of developmental disorders that can cause social, communication, and behavioral challenges,

and those in the spectrum of autism can range from severely challenged to being highly gifted.

As of 2016, about 1 in every 68 school-aged children has autism. Between 2000 and 2010, this number increased by about 119 percent.

This week we focuse on a very familiar name in children and public education.

Entering its 47th season The show producers for long running Sesame Street hope that Julia, a young Muppet girl with red hair and bright green eyes, will help “reduce the stigma” attached to the condition of autism spectrum disorders.

The character already exists in print and digital storybooks and is part of an initiative called “Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children.”

Julia makes her TV debut in the US on April 10th on Youtube, HBO and PBS.

Jeanette Betancourt, Sesame Workshop’s senior vice president of US social impact,

Express the years of research behind Julia, expressing; ”

We wanted to reduce the stigma often found around these children

Jeanette Betancourt, Sesame Workshop

Sesame Street has been on the air since 1969, and features a host of incredibly famous characters including Big Bird,

Bert and Ernie, Elmo and the Cookie Monster. In Julia’s debut episode, Julia is expected to demonstrate some

common characteristics of autism. The scenario will begin when Sesame staple and beloved character, Big Bird is

introduced to her, Julia ignores him.

Confused, Big Bird thinks “that maybe she didn’t like me”.

But the other Muppets tell him: “She does things just a little differently.”

Listen to the full feature here: