The student I'll be profiling in this issue of Certification Magazine, Alex Mitov, is 19 and hails from ...

Writing a profile of an information technology educator, as I do four times each year for Certification Magazine, is an enjoyable task. I get to speak with men and women who are dedicated to sharing ...

One of my favorite poems is "It Couldn't Be Done," by Edgar A. Guest. First published in 1917 ...

Synergy is the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect greater than the sum of the individual elements. In short, it means that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. In ...

Individuals are the sum of their experiences. Each event, whether good or bad, contributes to who we become. Fortunately, while experiences shape our character and influence our outlook on life ...

Since its inception as a nation in 1787, the United States has been a magnet for people from all over the world, with more than 85 million strivers and seekers arriving just in the last 200 years. The best ...

Center Point is a small city in central Alabama. With a population of 17,000, and a per capita income less than 40 percent of the national average, this formerly middle-class enclave over the past ...

Irony is interesting because it's unexpected. In my case, I still don't have an IT certification (I promise ...

I am a huge fan of American history. I read books, I watch videos, and I love visiting historical sites. For example, I've been to Gettysburg National Military Park a dozen times, typically staying until a tired ranger ...

It is a typical morning at Avondale High School in Auburn Hills, Mich. As one period ends, 1,100 students begin moving to their next class. Most go at a comfortable pace, shuffling along to lockers and stopping ...