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Dr. John Chanaca has over 42 years of teaching/counseling experience in PA and SC public schools. After completing his bachelor's and master's Degrees in elementary education, he taught in various elementary and middle schools at multiple locations with different socioeconomic and cultural groups. He obtained his certification in counseling from Marywood University in PA. John also holds a certificate in public School administration from Penn State University. In addition, he has been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 1985 and has a private Christain Marriage and Family Practice.John received his Doctorate in Education from the University of South Carolina (1992), concentrating in curriculum and instruction. In October 1998, Dr. Chanaca was selected as a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar to study the educational system in Japan. This trip inspired Dr. Chanaca to begin writing the Super Student Program. This program was designed to improve, recognize and celebrate student achievement and behavior.He is a co-author of the AGS program Peer Pals. This program has received several national and state awards. Peers Pals is a motivational program for elementary school students focusing on positive learning attitudes and self-esteem in peer-helping situations.He has taught Adult Sunday School for over 30 years and is involved in The English Cafe, a lay Christian missionary program sharing the Christian Gospel via Zoom worldwide.GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS WINNING AUTHOR 2024 "Humor & Heart"Takeaways: Raising children is a collective responsibility involving parents, teachers, and communities. Love is an action word; it's essential to demonstrate love through actions, not just words. A child's success is influenced by their parents' attitudes and the environment they create. Parents must believe in their child's potential and provide a supportive learning environment. Your attitude shapes your experiences; it's more crucial than the events themselves. Effective parenting involves teaching children essential life skills and encouraging them to be lifelong learners. Websitehttps://www.mjchanacapublishing.comSocial Media Informationfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100089699787125Instagram.com/mjchanacapublishingtwitter.com/mjchanacapubishYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@mjchanacapublishinglinkedin.com/in/john-chanaca-04b7a7175Tiktok drjohnchanaca (@drjohnchanaca) | TikTokDiscover more about Education on Fire🔥 https://www.educationonfire.com/🔥 Explore the podcasthttps://www.educationonfire.com/listen🔥 Support the show with a One-Off Tip
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