Stories of Excellence

SuperCamp is the #1 camp in the world for empowering students to achieve their full potential in school and in life. This episode features education expert Bobbi DePorter, co-founder of SuperCamp and President of Quantum Learning Network. Hear about how education has changed during COVID and how SuperCamp 2022 has become a year-round program. A unique combination of a school-year pre-camp program, a residential summer program on university campuses, and post-camp support, SuperCamp 2022 inspires and empowers students to excel. More: https://www.supercamp.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio features education expert and author Bobbi DePorter who is is the Co-founder of SuperCamp, President of Quantum Learning Network, and creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence character education program. As outlined in her book, “The 7 Biggest Teen Problems & How to Turn Them Into Strengths,” Bobbi shares some of the most important techniques that you can apply to help support your teen through rough patches. You can also read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-to-help-your-teens-through-the-rough-patches/

Featured music on this episode is “Things are Looking Up” by the Walk-A-Bout Band.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Shelby Lees, senior editor at National Geographic Kids Books, discusses their new book, The Coolest Stuff on Earth: A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild and Wonderful. More at: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/books/

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, education expert Bobbi DePorter explains how the Quantum Learning System integrates with content standards and initiatives providing a philosophy, models, and strategies that amplify teachers’ ability to teach and students’ ability to master those standards. It works on a global level and transcends grade levels, ethnic and cultural nuances, and teacher and leadership styles. More: http://www.qln.com/

Bobbi is the President of Quantum Learning Network, Co-Founder of Supercamp (the world’s leading summer academic achievement program for teens and pre-teens), creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence character education program, and is the author of multiple books including “The 8 Keys of Excellence: Principles to Live By,” and “Excellence in Teaching & Learning: The Quantum Learning System” co-authored with Barbara K. Given. More: https://www.supercamp.com/meet-us/

Featured music is “Dream Big” by Nicki Kris. More: http://nickikris.com/

Big Blend Radio Tourism Excellence Discussion with Bobbi DePorter - Co-founder of SuperCamp, President of Quantum Learning Network and creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence, and Ralph Masengill, Jr. - Author of “Conquer Change & Win: An Easy-to-Read, Fun Book on the Serious Subject of Change.” Part of the series on How to Put the “I” Back Into Community through a Responsible Tourism Plan that incorporates the 8 Keys of Excellence, this discussion focuses on FLEXIBILITY - Be willing to do things differently. See article: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/tourism-excellence-flexibility/
Featured music is "Travel Song" by www.MichaMusic.com

Tourism Excellence Discussion with Bobbi DePorter - Co-founder of SuperCamp, President of Quantum Learning Network and creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence, and Adam M. Roberts - Executive Director of Bethesda Green. Part of the series on How to Put the “I” Back Into Community through a Responsible Tourism Plan that incorporates the 8 Keys of Excellence, this discussion focuses on OWNERSHIP – Be part of the solution. Take “ownership” of your community with positive and responsible actions. See the article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/take-ownership-of-your-community/
Featured music is "Helping Hands" by the Tall Men Group

Bobbi DePorter, Co-founder of SuperCamp, discusses study habits, time management and goal setting strategies to achieve academic excellence. She also shares how the 8 Keys of Excellence character education program guides young people toward a positive future full of confidence, motivation, creativity, team work, leadership and valuable life principles. The 8 Keys of Excellence were developed at SuperCamp, which is the #1 camp in the world for empowering students to achieve their full potential in school and in life. www.8Keys.org www.SuperCamp.com
Featured music on this episode is ‘Picture Yourself’ by Nicki Kris. www.NickiKris.com

Special 8 Keys of Excellence Big Blend Radio Panel Discussion focusing on OWNERSHIP, the 6th Key of Excellence. Ownership is our willingness to take responsibility for the choices we make. Featured guests include Bobbi DePorter- Co-Founder of SuperCamp, Ralph Masengill - Author of Conquer Change and Win, and Sarah Elliston Author of 'Lessons from a Difficult Person.'
Music featured on this episode is "Better Man This Year" by Jeff Kossack Tall Men Group. www.8Keys.org

Big Blend Radio Panel Discussion featuring Bobbi DePorter – Co-Founder of SuperCamp & President of Quantum Learning Network, Rob Ridgeway - creator of Spontuneous ‘The Song Game’, and Matt Scott – author of the ‘Find Something Awesome’ how-to book series for kids. Featuring a Hollywood History segment as recalled by Steve Schneickert, this episode focuses on Integrity, the 1st Key of Excellence in the 8 Keys of Excellence character education program that guides young people toward a positive future full of confidence, motivation, creativity, team work, leadership and valuable life principles. www.8Keys.org

Bobbi DePorter – Co-Founder of SuperCamp & President of Quantum Learning Network, and Steve Schneickert - Big Blend Radio’s Hollywood Historian, discuss the story connections between National Parks and the 8 Keys of Excellence, a character education program developed by Bobbi. This segment focuses on the Commitment, the 5th Key of Excellence. See www.8Keys.org and www.NationalParkTraveling.com.