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Cindy Clarkin
Sep 12, 20221 min read
Summer Fun at the 1st RI HOPE Chapter Meeting!
The first RI HOPE chapter meeting featured items ranging from beachballs to sunglasses all reminiscent of the summer vacation. It was...
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Dr. Teresa Moon President and CEO Institute for
Sep 7, 20226 min read
5 Ways Being Ready to Speak Will Help Your Student This School Year
For 25 years, my organization, The Institute for Cultural Communicators, has been helping the next generation get ready to speak. With...
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Institute for Cultural Communicators
Sep 2, 20221 min read
Get Ready to Speak at Communicators for Christ
Last year, over 63% of students on college campuses were reluctant to speak according to Inside Higher Ed. How can we prepare our...
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Institute for Cultural Communicators
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Make a Big Impact on Your Child’s Communication
The research shows that to help your child develop the communication skills they need for success, starting with speech is the way to go....
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Institute for Cultural Communicators
Aug 5, 20221 min read
Our 10th International Convention -A Beautiful Gathering!
Last month we hosted another encouraging, life-giving, and flourishing gathering of ICC family and friends at our annual convention - our...
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Dr. Teresa Moon President and CEO Institute for
Jul 29, 20221 min read
Communicators for Christ is a better, safer way to practice coaching
Communicators for Christ conferences are the flagship program of the Institute for Cultural Communicators. In the early days, we focused...
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Cindy Clarkin
Jun 8, 20222 min read
Transformation: from spectator to speaker
The Rhode Island Hope Student Leader Team led a fantastic evening performance on Tuesday, June 7th at Faith Fellowship Community Church...
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Dr. Teresa Moon President and CEO Institute for
May 24, 20223 min read
Connection is Key: Developing the Whole Student
In previous posts, we talked about how competence without character is dangerous, and character without competence is ineffective....
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Dr. Teresa Moon President and CEO Institute for
May 23, 20222 min read
All I Want is Character: Developing the Whole Student
I had just finished speaking to a group of parent educators when a mom approached me. “I don’t think it really matters whether my...
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Dr. Teresa Moon President and CEO Institute for
May 22, 20222 min read
The Dangers of Competence without Character: Developing the Whole Student
“You’re wrong. My daughter could never do something that dishonest. Have you seen her?” Malinda sat across from me in the small...
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Cindy Clarkin
May 19, 20221 min read
Join RI HOPE - 2022 -2023
Would you like your children to learn to be "Communicators for Christ" and gain competence, character, and community connection? RI HOPE...
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Isabella
Apr 26, 20221 min read
The ICC Interns Shared Life-Giving Community
Mrs. Dailey, Mrs. Clarkin, Olivia, Daniela, Bella, David, Mrs. Souza, Mrs. Chavez at IGNITE 2022 I had a fantastic experience at the 2022...
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Dr. Tim Elmore
Apr 15, 202213 min read
Three Huge Mistakes We Make Leading Kids…and How to Correct Them
Several years ago, I spotted a pattern as I observed parents supervise their children. I posted an article on it that drew 1.2 million...
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Dede Ruff
Apr 13, 20222 min read
ICCFS from - ordinary to extraordinary!
Ten RI HOPE chapter members went to Maryland in March to compete and participate in the ICC Forensics Society Tournament (ICCFS). David...
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Teresa Moon
Apr 13, 20222 min read
How do you recognize Good Friday with your loved ones?
By now it was noon. The whole earth became dark, the darkness lasting three hours—a total blackout. The Temple curtain split right down...
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Teresa Moon
Apr 6, 20221 min read
How do I learn to coach kids really well?
You want the best possible future for the kids you’re invested in. You want to see them thrive. You want them to lead and follow well....
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Deanna Chavez
Mar 31, 20221 min read
My Testimony as an ICC Mom
Our experience as a family involved in ICC has been nothing short of a blessing. When I first learned of RI HOPE and all the amazing...
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Teresa Moon
Mar 9, 20222 min read
Reflections from our 2022 sabbatical
“In rhythms of rest we discover our time is full of the holiness of God.” - Shelly Miller Once again, our February sabbatical has taught...
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Cindy Clarkin
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Why I came back to ICC
In 2013, I helped start RI HOPE with my friend Jan. We hoped to build an ICC Chapter Community where our children and their friends could...
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Cindy Clarkin
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Reason To Speak + ICCFS
I'm excited to offer a hybrid ICC Academy Class that will teach the vital skills young people need to succeed in the real world and...
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