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.comFeatured 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.

Bobbi DePorter, Co-founder of SuperCamp and President of Quantum Learning Network, discusses Women Who Inspire Excellence and Shares Life Lessons for Young Women. Bobbi is the creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence, a Free Family Character Education Program that guides young people toward a positive future full of confidence, motivation, creativity, team work, leadership and valuable life principles. See www.8Keys.org and www.SuperCamp.com

Bobbi DePorter, Co-founder of SuperCamp and President of Quantum Learning Network, talks about how families can incorporate the 8 Keys of Excellence Character Education Program into their picnic gatherings. The 8 Keys of Excellence guides young people toward a positive future full of confidence, motivation, creativity, team work, leadership and valuable life principles. See www.8Keys.org and www.SuperCamp.com

Education expert and author Bobbi DePorter is the President of Quantum Learning Network and co-founder of SuperCamp, the world's largest summer academic achievement program for teens and pre-teens. She also created the 8 Keys of Excellence, a free character education program for families, with a mission to get 50 million kids living these life principles by 2020. See www.8Keys.org. Other guests featured in the special Big Blend Radio anniversary segment include travel writer Linda Kissam, tour guide Glynn Burrows, and Spontuneous Rob Ridgeway!

Steve Schneickert and Bobbi DePorter discuss the story connections between the Stage & Screen and the 8 Keys of Excellence, a character education program developed by Bobbi, co-founder of SuperCamp. This segment focuses on the 7th and 8th Keys of Excellence: 'Flexibility' and 'Balance'. www.8Keys.org. Photo is of: Ralph Waite (John Walton, Sr.), Richard Thomas (John Boy), and Michael Learned (Olivia Walton) from the TV program 'The Waltons.'

Steve Schneickert and Bobbi DePorter discuss the story connections between the Stage & Screen and the 8 Keys of Excellence, a character education program developed by Bobbi, co-founder of SuperCamp. This segment focuses on the fifth and sixth Keys of Excellence: 'Speak With Good Purpose' and 'This Is It! Live in The Now'. www.8Keys.org. Photo is of Anne Bancroft as Annie Sullivan and Patty Duke as Helen Keller in the broadway play 'The Miracle Worker.'

Education expert Bobbi DePorter, President of Quantum Learning Network (www.QLN.com) and Co-founder of SuperCamp (www.SuperCamp.com), discusses mentorship, and shares her experience of having Richard Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller as her mentor. Buckminster was an American architect, systems theorist, author, designer and inventor.

Steve Schneickert and Bobbi DePorter discuss the story connections between the Stage & Screen and the 8 Keys of Excellence, a character education program developed by Bobbi, co-founder of SuperCamp. This segment focuses on the third and fourth Keys of Excellence: 'Speak With Good Purpose' and 'This Is It! Live in The Now'. www.8Keys.org.

Steve Schneickert and Bobbi DePorter discuss the story connections between the Stage & Screen and the 8 Keys of Excellence, a character education program developed by Bobbi, co-founder of SuperCamp. This segment focuses on the first two Keys of Excellence: Integrity and Failure Leads to Success. www.8Keys.org.

Big Blend Radio interview about the results of the 8 Keys of Excellence with: Bobbi DePorter - President of Quantum Learning Network & Co-founder of SuperCamp; Sue Pepe - Former Quantum Learning Regional Education Consultant & Foster Parent; Cherie Clark - Retired Director of Shock Incarceration NY State Department of Corrections; and Teresa Zutter - Director of Education for First Star Greater Washington Academy. Visit www.8Keys.org.

Heavily influenced by classic rock, blues and jazz, guitar virtuoso Micha Schellhaas' musical career began in Europe where he gained a Master's degree in jazz guitar from the prestigious Dutch ARTEZ conservatory. Listen to Micha Schellhaas' Big Blend Radio interview about excellence in Music and in life, and how his song ‘Velocity', off his album 'Double Take' connects with the 8th Key of Excellence - Balance! Visit www.MichaMusic.com & www.8Keys.org.

Big Blend Radio interview with Lisa Sniderman, an award-winning singer-songwriter, performer and playwright known as AOEDE. Known for her quirky folk/pop music, she also records fantasy musicals on audiobooks for tweens, teens and all “kids at heart,” and adapts them to musical theater. Listen to her story about the song 'What You Got' and how it connects with the 7th Key of Excellence - FLEXIBILITY. Visit www.AoedeMuse.com & www.8Keys.org

For almost two decades, experienced singer-songwriter and musician Ryan David Orr has been a major player on the American folk scene. Now based in Northern Arizona, he has traveled all over the United States playing in many of folk music's legendary venues. Listen to Ryan's Big Blend Radio interview about how his song ‘A Mantra for Driving Alone' connects with the 6th Key of Excellence - OWNERSHIP. Visit www.RyanDavidOrr.com & www.8Keys.org .

Mae Edwards is a singer-songwriter, violinist, recording artist, self-help and culinary author, video content creator, film and TV editor, as well as the creator of the multimedia work of autobiographical work of art ‘Starlette & Saint: A Memoir on Dualism,' that includes her 4 CDs "No Prayers", "Hieroglyphs of Emotion", "Elements of Continuity" and "Grace". Listen to her Big Blend Radio interview about music and grace, and how her song 'I Am There' connects with the 5th Key of Excellence - Commitment. Visit www.MaeEdwards.com & www.8Keys.org.

World-renowned vocalist Josh Pfeiffer is drawing favorable comparisons to current artists Michael Buble' and Matt Goss. He has worked with legendary producer Joe Chiccarelli (U2, Jason Mraz), as well as an A-list of musicians, including Gigi Gonaway (Mariah Carey), Mic Gillette (Tower of Power), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani), Marvin McFadden (Huey Lewis), and Paul Hass (Prince, Lifehouse). Listen to his Big Blend Radio interview about how his original song ‘Life', off his debut album 'American Crooner: Act 1', connects with the 4th Key of Excellence - This Is It, Live In The Now. Visit www.JoshPfeiffer.com and www.8Keys.org.

Award-winning adult/pop contemporary recording artist Doreen Taylor talks about excellence in music, and how her popular new single "Shooting Star" connects with the 3rd Key of Excellence - Speak with Good Purpose. Visit www.DoreenTaylorMusic.com & www.8Keys.org.

Nestled in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains, The Madisons left behind gritty Texas city life to find something greener. Their newest project, ‘Err On The Side of Love', the band's fifth collection of songs, blends American music forms with varied instrumentation. Listen to Lizzie Harrah's Big Blend Radio interview about Music & Excellence, and how their song ‘Err On The Side of Love' connects with the 2nd Key of Excellence - Failure Leads to Success. Visit www.MadisonsMusic.com and www.8Keys.org.

Wally Lawder is a prolific award-winning singer-songwriter with 5 albums of original music under his belt, including the latest release, ‘This Dangerous Life.' Based in Tucson, Arizona, Wally performs solo, sometimes as a duo with Suzy Ronstadt, and is often backed by several Tucson musicians under the name Acoustic Sky. He occasionally performs in Silver City, with his New Mexico band the Raptured Coyotes. Listen to Wally's Big Blend Radio interview about Music & Excellence and how his song ‘Mantra' connects with 1st Key of Excellence - Integrity. Visit www.WallyLawder.com and www.8Keys.org.

Since quitting a sales job to pursue music full time in 1998, Shelley King, acclaimed Austin-based singer-songwriter, has served as the first female Texas state musician, performed with Levon Helm, toured the United States, Europe and Japan, and cut seven albums including her latest ‘Building a Fire'. She also formed her own label, Lemonade Records. Listen to her Big Blend Radio interview about how all 8 Keys of Excellence apply to her personal life and musical career. Visit www.ShelleyKing.com and www.8Keys.org.

Bobbi DePorter, President of Quantum Learning Network and Co-founder of SuperCamp, explains the 8 Keys of Excellence, a free character education program that guides young people toward a positive future full of confidence, motivation, creativity, team work, leadership and valuable life principles. Visit www.8Keys.org