CONTRIBUTORS( CONTINUED)
JESSYKA COULTER
ELENE TATULASHVILI
had a dream since 4th grade to graduate as valedictorian when she finished high school. It might seem silly to a lot of people; however, she was determined, and since then, every homework assignment she completed or test she studied for in middle school and high school was done in the hopes of earning a 4.0 and being at the top of her class, the valedictorian. Today, besides accomplishing her dream, Jessyka founded Ace Cookie Tutoring to help students of all ages excel in their learning journey by offering them her 12 study skills that are personalized to their learning habits and personalities through her Love to Learn study skills program. When students discover“ How to Learn” at their own pace and understanding, this makes it easier for them and their parents. She works with tweens, teens, and college students to help them achieve their maximum learning potential. Since learning is part of our human DNA, I am sure we can all benefit from these study skills as adults. Jessyka returns with excellent advice about Curiosity and tips on how to use it this summer in learning a thing or two, and utilizing it as a teaching tool as well, with her story,“ Be Curious this Summer,” in our Cultivating The Love For Learning section. is a 13-year-old student living in Tbilisi, Georgia. She attends Green School, a private education institution whose vision is to produce globallyminded, active generations with high-quality teaching and learning. Green School ' s mission is to raise a better future generation together with the school community through quality education. Inspired by this, Elene has many friends worldwide through playing Roblox, and her love for creative writing, which the Morocco Pens have published, has also contributed to her global outreach. Elene also enjoys reading, especially comedy books, and spending time with her pet bird Kiki. Her mother, Nino, introduced her to reading when she was little, which led to her passion for writing. Elene is the newest contributor to our magazine and intends to inspire everyone by sharing her life experiences living in Tbilisi. On the cusps of being a teenager, she is a dynamic tween who enjoys expressing her ideas, experiences, and, more importantly, what she is learning in and out of the classroom. Elene returns to share her recent weekend trip, an excellent reminder for all of us as we kick off summer in the Northern Hemisphere this month, with her fun story,“ Exploring Tianeti with my Friend and Family,” for her unique“ My Life in Tbilisi” column in our Global Village section.
CATHI CUREN is a Family Astrologer, Lifestyle Design Consultant, Career Coach, Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine GSEP, and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. She has spent over 30 years researching family dynamics and how our early relationships and environments influence our lives. She specializes in Public and Corporate Education and Training in Career / Work-Life Balance and Relationships. As the“ Holistic Children Radio” podcaster, Cathi provides techniques and tools to support families’ emotional, spiritual, physical, financial, and environmental health. She is also the author of the original“ Me + U” Interactive Journal Series, which helps parents, children, couples, and colleagues crack open communication in their unique way. As our Kitchen Table Conversations host, Cathi believes our homes should provide a living area that reflects our authenticity and a life lived on purpose. As we connect our inner-self with the outer world, our homes are the best venue
to provide rest, restoration, revitalization, and support for our health and well-being. Cathi returns with an inspiring, beautiful, heart-centered, and empowering story,“ For the Love of Fathers: What I Lost, What I’ ve Learned,” an excellent tribute and recognition of Father’ s Day!
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