Tag: John Aceti

What is the measure of a man? What is a life well lived? I have often thought about those questions, and with John Aceti’s help, I had the opportunity to explore them through John’s amazing life. Spry and vibrant at 93, I met John after he had published his 7th book in 92. As I got to know him and his life story, I wanted him to share his amazing and inspiring journey from Niagara Falls in the 1930s to his current life in the Hill Country of Texas. Overcoming a humiliating incident at age 8, John was the first in his family to go to college, served in the Air Force, became a teacher and principal, and retired from his first career. In his second career, he and his wife traveled internationally and ended up in Kerrville, Texas, where John began another career as an author. Join me on this fascinating journey From Last to First with John Aceti.

Do you want to learn about the power of public-private partnerships in education? Tune in to the podcast From Last to First-The John Aceti Story! Host Tom Fox sits down with John Aceti to discuss his experience initiating partnerships between school districts, businesses, and industries. From grabbing the attention of corporate folks during lunch to implementing unique programs for students, John shares his expertise in building successful collaborations. Discover how a 3-hour workshop can align the needs of the school and corporation to benefit both parties.

Join Tom and John on their journey to inspire creative thinking and education reform. Don’t miss this exciting and informative podcast episode!

Key Highlights:

·      Creating School-Business Partnership Program

·      Successful implementation of a school tutoring program and student shadowing

·      Expanding Job Shadowing Program in Schools

·      Implementing a Science Program in Schools with Industrial Site Visits

·      Dealing with unexpected scenarios during meetings

·      Lessons from a Successful Program

Notable Quotes:

“And what a lesson it was for me to sit down with 3 corporate people and 1 educator at lunchtime.”

“I said, how the heck do I get their attention? Is that right now I’m not getting any attention?”

“I said minimum 10000 dollars, and they all went what? Are you kidding me? I said yes but got your attention, didn’t I?”

“What are your needs, folks? I came up with a partnership agreement.”

Resources

John Aceti’s author’s page on Amazon

What is the measure of a man? What is a life well lived? I have often thought about those questions, and with John Aceti’s help, I had the opportunity to explore them through John’s amazing life. Spry and vibrant at 93, I met John after he had published his 7th book in 92. As I got to know him and his life story, I wanted him to share his amazing and inspiring journey beginning in Niagara Falls in the 1930s to his current life in the Hill Country of Texas. Overcoming a humiliating incident at age 8, John was the first in his family to go to college, served in the Air Force, became a teacher and the principal, and retired from his first career. In his second career, he and his wife traveled internationally and ended up in Kerrville, Texas, where John began another career as an author. Join me on this fascinating journey From Last to First with John Aceti.

Join host Tom Fox in this exciting podcast episode as he chats with guest John Aceti, a former principal with a wealth of educational experience. John talks about the challenges he faced as a principal in Oley, New York, and how he managed to improve the education system in the school despite the need for more structure and continuity. He also discusses his experience evaluating teachers and walking the halls of schools, sharing his belief that most teachers do a great job, but some shouldn’t be teaching. John also highlights the importance of good teaching and classroom management and his involvement in an international program to Argentina organized through the Rotary Club.

Don’t miss this episode, where John shares his insights on the joys and struggles of being an educator. Tune in to From Last to First-The John Aceti Story, hosted by Tom Fox!

 Key Highlights:

• John’s Experience as a Principal at North Hill School
• Revamping Education in Outdated School Districts
• Challenges with Open School Concept
• Unprofessional Conduct and Evaluation of a Handicapped Child
• Reflections on Teaching and international program

Notable Quotes:

“They were about 20 or 30 years behind. Very lackadaisical about education. There was no continuity, no structure.”

I had to come up with programs that would entice them.  I came up with a few programs that included local and international programs that I brought into that school to excite the teachers.”

“She taught several things, language, compared to Japanese and English. She taught art. She taught music. She taught dressage, dressing, different kinds of clothes, and she would go to different classrooms.”

“Our job is to educate kids, not torture them.”

 Resources

John Aceti’s author’s page on Amazon

What is the measure of a man? What is a life well lived? I have often thought about those questions, and with John Aceti’s help, I had the opportunity to explore them through John’s amazing life. Spry and vibrant at 93, I met John after he had published his 7th book in 92. As I got to know him and his life story, I wanted him to share his amazing and inspiring journey beginning in Niagara Falls in the 1930s to his current life in the Hill Country of Texas. Overcoming a humiliating incident at age 8, John was the first in his family to go to college, served in the Air Force, became a teacher and the principal, and retired from his first career. In his second career, he and his wife traveled internationally and ended up in Kerrville, Texas, where John began another career as an author. Join me on this fascinating journey From Last to First with John Aceti.

John Aceti discusses his transformative college experience in this episode of From Last to First. During college, John realized his strong desire to get a degree and start his career, leading him to become a good listener and an excellent student. After graduation, John became a teacher and overcame his negative experience in elementary school. He then developed a program about Italian history with his class, giving him the confidence to continue creating fun and creative learning opportunities. John’s teaching philosophy focused on small groups of students working on projects around a subject, such as studying a country. His dedication to teaching over 10 years ultimately led him to apply to teach at a laboratory school at a state university.

Tune in to this episode filled with personal stories, reflections, and inspiring words from John Aceti to learn more about his journey from veteran to teacher. Don’t miss out on this captivating and thought-provoking “From Last to First” episode!

Key Highlights:

• Military Veteran’s Experience Returning to College
• Leadership in College Club
• From Ulcer to Teacher: A Personal Transformation
• Teachers’ Role in Students’ Personal Needs
• Effective Program for Teaching Italian History
• Teaching Evolution: A 10-Year Journey

 Notable Quotes:

“I don’t want kids to hate you as teachers. Teachers are professional people, and they should be intelligent enough to know how to handle students academically, health-wise, and personally. That’s so important to me.”

“I hope you never deny a child to go to the bathroom because I can guarantee they will hate you the rest of their lives.”

“Adversity brings out the challenge in you to get something done.”

“We’re going to make a plan that if you have to go to the bathroom, you don’t have to ask me permission. You can just go. I trust you.”

 Resources

John Aceti’s author’s page on Amazon

What is the measure of a man? What is a life well lived? I have often thought about those questions, and with John Aceti’s help, I had the opportunity to explore them through John’s amazing life. Spry and vibrant at 93, I met John after he had published his 7th book in 92. As I got to know him and his life story, I wanted him to share his amazing and inspiring journey beginning in Niagara Falls in the 1930s to his current life in the Hill Country of Texas. Overcoming a humiliating incident at age 8, John was the first in his family to go to college, served in the Air Force, became a teacher and the principal, and retired from his first career. In his second career, he and his wife traveled internationally and ended up in Kerrville, Texas, where John began another career as an author. Join me on this fascinating journey From Last to First with John Aceti.

From Last to First is an inspiring podcast that shares how difficult events in childhood can shape one’s professional career. Host Tom Fox visits with guest John Aceti, who talks about growing up in Niagara Falls, New York. In this episode, John shares his middle school experience, where an embarrassing third-grade incident led to years of harassment. Despite struggling academically and repeating the eighth grade, John found hope in the departure of the students who knew about the incident, allowing him to focus on his studies and eventually turn his grades around.

John takes us on a journey into his high school experience, where basketball and music were his passions. He opens up about his struggles with a lack of confidence in basketball and how being recognized as a star in his music group helped him realize his potential. John feels grateful for his supportive parents and the mindset he developed in college, which helped him succeed academically. With a hopeful ending, Tom thanks John for sharing his story and promises to continue the conversation in the next episode. Take advantage of this inspiration-filled episode!

Key Highlights:

· Overcoming Bullying in Junior High

· High school experience with basketball and music

· Father’s advice on education and visualization impact

· Music performance and audience engagement

 Notable Quote:

“I found myself spending more time listening to my teachers, studying, writing, and making sure that all my work was done to the best of my ability, even though in the back of my mind, I remember.”

Resources

John Aceti’s author’s page on Amazon