Tag - Leading

Stephanie Duchesne: Leading with Integrity and Openness for CLDP

Of all the lessons learned throughout her NASA career, the importance of relationship and personal integrity is one that has been repeatedly reinforced for Stephanie Duchesne, a Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program (CLDP) project executive. “Each person you work with has their own unique perspectives and concerns, and in order to solve a problem or resolve...

Lakita Lowe: Leading Space Commercialization Innovations and Fostering STEM Engagement 

Lakita Lowe: Leading Space Commercialization Innovations and Fostering STEM Engagement 

Lakita Lowe is at the forefront of space commercialization, seamlessly merging scientific expertise with visionary leadership to propel NASA’s commercial ambitions and ignite a passion for STEM in future generations. As a project integrator for NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program (CLDP), Lowe leverages her extensive background in scientific research...

Leading the Way: Six Lakota Lay Ministers Commissioned at Red Cloud

Leading the Way: Six Lakota Lay Ministers Commissioned at Red Cloud

Just over three years ago, a small group of parishioners from points across the expanse of the Pine Ridge Reservation gathered to embark on a sacred journey. As candidates in the Rapid City Diocese’s Lay Ministry Formation Program, the same small group has come together once each week since their very first meeting—to study scripture, prayers, and Church traditions...

Leading By Example – Red Cloud Indian School

Once students themselves, Red Cloud graduates are now taking on leadership roles across the school—as teachers, coaches, counselors, administrators, and more. Today, 25 percent of Red Cloud’s employees are also Red Cloud graduates. And they are serving as powerful role models for the next generation. Seven years ago, when Red Cloud graduate Christian McGhee ‘08...

2019_02 Leading with Language – Red Cloud Indian School

2019_02 Leading with Language – Red Cloud Indian School

On a frigid February morning, Red Cloud graduate Elyssa Sierra Concha ’13 climbed the marble steps of the South Dakota State Capital in Pierre. She had driven hours from her home on the Pine Ridge Reservation the evening before. She wanted to be there early to prepare to testify in support of SB126, newly introduced legislation that would make the three dialects of...

Leading Education Organizations Launch Reading Universe Prototype to Help Teachers Build a Nation of Confident Readers

WETA, the Barksdale Reading Institute, and First Book join forces to establish a free, innovative professional development platform that provides educators with evidence-based guidance and tools for how to teach reading and writing Washington, D.C. (July 25, 2023) – WETA, the Barksdale Reading Institute, and First Book have launched a prototype of Reading Universe...