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A Novel Take
by F. Tony Di Giacomo, Ph.D.
We are the go-to channel for what parents need to know to raise healthy, empowered, and more focused students balancing academic wellbeing with better grades, increased test scores, and readiness for applying to and achieving at the best-fitting colleges and beyond.
Episodes
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Interview with Dr. Elise Cappella of New York University
Hear from education and research expert Dr. Elise Cappella about knowledge and information that will help parents understand how to maintain expectations and accountability for their children in healthy ways. Learn about how COVID has reshaped the education landscape and how you can play a role…
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A Novel Take: Expert Interview - Dr. Ilana Rosenberg
In today’s expert interview we’re joined by Dr. Ilana Rosenberg (https://ilanarosenberg.com/), a clinical psychologist based in Scarsdale, NY. Dr. Rosenberg supports children, adolescents, and adults through a strengths-based approach that centers empathy and mindfulness to help understand and...
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A Novel Take: Expert Interview - One River School (Carol Ward)
Today’s expert interview we’re joined by Carol Ward, the Director of the Larchmont, NY branch of the One River School of Art and Design (https://larchmont.oneriverschool.com/), offering arts education for people of all ages and skill levels through their unique, customized project-based…
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A Novel Take: Expert Interview - The Pinnacle School (Dr. Alisa Dror & Charlie Manos)
Today’s expert interview we’re joined by Dr. Alisa Dror, Head of The Pinnacle School, and Charlie Manos, Pinnacle’s Director of Education. The Pinnacle School (https://www.thepinnacleschool.org/) is a Stamford, Connecticut-based school that serves students grades 2-12 with unique learning…
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A Novel Take: Expert Interview - Peak Performance Prep (Jared Small)
Today’s expert interview we’re joined by Jared Small, the Director of Programs and Co-Founder of Peak Performance Prep (https://www.peakperformanceprep.com/), an educational enrichment and test prep company based in Rye, NY. Their tutors offer private and class-based AP, SAT, and ACT prep…
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A Novel Take: Focal Point - Shifting Online: The 3 R’s of Virtual Learning Success
Today’s focal point: we’re breaking down the 3 R’s of effective studying ( retention, relationships, and responsibility) and helping you and your child adapt, once again, to a fully virtual learning environment. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
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A Novel Take: Focal Point - ‘Fall’ing in Line with College Planning
Today’s focal point: we’ll delve into 3 key components of mindful college planning (narrowing the list, test mapping, & course selection) your student can focus on this Fall to ensure success later on. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
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A Novel Take: Expert Interview - Comeback Kids Sports
Today’s Expert Interview we’re excited to welcome Josh Shea, Tyler Robinson, and Rob Abbott of Comeback Kids Sports. Co-founders Josh and Tyler are student-athletes at Hendrick Hudson High School and are joined today by their advisor, Rob. Comeback Kids Sports is a local sports-equipment…
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A Novel Take: Expert Interview - Take Trips MES (Barbara King)
Today’s Expert Interview we’re excited to welcome Barbara King. Barbara is an educator of twenty years and founder and CEO of the Ossining, New York-based nonprofit “Take Trips MES,” which works to reduce the recidivism rate through providing incarcerated youth of color with vital aftercare...
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A Novel Take: Focal Point - Building an Adaptable Student
Today’s focal point: amidst a school year of shifting policies, instruction methods, and more, we’ll break down how your student can leverage adaptability, a key skill for students of all ages, to both achieve and maintain success. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel...
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A Novel Take: Focal Point - Tips to Prevent Student Burnout
Today’s focal point: tips to prevent student burnout and promote a semester of lasting motivation, drive, and learning. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
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A Novel Take: This Week in Education 9-18-2020
This week in education, we’ll cover how test-optional admissions will change the game for applicants this fall, Big 10’s decision reversal to play college football, and New York City schools’ last-minute shifts to their reopening timeline. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is…
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A Novel Take: Focal Point - Making the Most of a College Visit (Virtual Edition)
Today’s focal point: how your student can make the most of a college visit, without setting foot on campus. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
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A Novel Take: Focal Point - Finding the Right School District
Today’s focal point: common misconceptions and three essential components to consider when it comes to selecting the right school district for you and your family. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
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A Novel Take: Focal Point - How the Fall 2020 Semester Will Look Unlike Any Other
Today’s focal point: from fluctuating reopening plans to likely changes in international student populations, we’ll break down how to approach and succeed in a semester unlike any other. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
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A Novel Take: This Week in Education 8-7-2020
This week in education, New York State’s latest reopening plans, how the pandemic may be hindering your student’s mental health, and how students receiving accommodations may be disproportionately impacted by online learning. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
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We are the go-to channel for what parents need to know to raise healthy, empowered, and more focused students balancing academic wellbeing with better grades, increased test scores, and readiness for applying to and achieving at the best-fitting colleges and beyond.
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F. Tony Di Giacomo, Ph.D.
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