Recently Dr. Robert Kiltz visited Mr. Rick Garrett’s Biology class at Skaneateles Central High School. He has given talks before to Mr. Garrett’s class, but this one was very different. He usually comes in and talks with the kids about the science of fertility - his profession/business. Dr. Kiltz owns several Fertility Centers and also Healing Arts Centers. The kids were expecting to hear something having to do with one or both of his businesses, and were pleasantly surprised. This time Dr. Kiltz talked with the students about the benefits of keeping a positive attitude. To view Dr. Kiltz’ blog, and also sample his daily Intentions click here.
Below are some of the comments from the kids and Mr. Garrett:
“I would say that it was VERY well received by my students. His message was wonderful and there was a lot of positive feedback.”
- Mr. Rick Garrett / Biology teacher Skaneateles H.S.
“I thought the positive outlook on life he has is very addicting, and I think more people should have minds like that because it would make the world a much happier place to be.”
- Carrie Buck / SHS student
“It’s amazing how he barely talked about what his profession was but it was really encouraging to hear another perspective on life and how the mistakes we make now, don’t necessarily determine our futures!”
- Brigid Judge / SHS student
“It was very interesting. His philosophy of his everyday life really opened my eyes to how much simpler life could be. He has a great, positive outlook on life, and it reflects in his personality.”
- Kai Martin / SHS student
The State Street Horizons 5th grade students, Mrs. McQuiggan, Mr. Tom Seeley (Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary) and parent volunteers created a community service group The Early Act Program. Below is a video of the group talking about their Water project at Winterfest 2008 in Skaneateles, NY. The video and information were provided to SkanTalk by Tom Seeley - Thanks so much Tom!!
This year was the third year that High School students from Fowler and Skaneateles have participated in an exchange that included traveling to each others schools. There were 62 members that participated in the exchange this year. They met in November and followed each other around to their various classes, lunches, etc. They discussed racism and stereotyping with one another in small groups. This exchange was coordinated through the InterReligious Council of Central New York.
A Skaneateles student stated “We have different backgrounds, but we’re all teen-agers and we all have the same interests, like hanging out with friends and listening to music.”
A Fowler student stated “I thought Skaneateles kids would be stuck up and unfriendly.
But they were all willing to meet and I didn’t feel any tension at all.”
The kids from both schools have said their communications will go beyond this exchange
that officially ended in January 2008. Some have even made plans to get together for
dinner at Joe’s Pasta Garage (Wiki) - good choice
The original news article, from The Post Standard, by Elizabeth Doran can be read here.
Recently Dr. Robert Kiltz visited Mr. Rick Garrett’s Biology class at Skaneateles Central High School. He has given talks before to Mr. Garrett’s class, but this one was very different. He usually comes in and talks with the kids about the science of fertility - his profession/business. Dr. Kiltz owns several Fertility Centers and also Healing Arts Centers. The kids were expecting to hear something having to do with one or both of his businesses, and were pleasantly surprised. This time Dr. Kiltz talked with the students about the benefits of keeping a positive attitude. To view Dr. Kiltz’ blog, and also sample his daily Intentions click here.
