Pathways for Exceptional Children

Melinda Jennis appointed as Co-Chair of John Maxwell's Youth Leadership Content Committee

Pathways has made the development of youth leadership a priority almost since its inception. Melinda Jennis, President of Pathways is pictured with Dr. John Maxwell at his home in West Palm Beach, Florida. John Maxwell is an internationally recognized leader, speaker, and New York Times Best Selling author who has sold over 19 million books about leadership. His organizations have trained over 5 million leaders worldwide. The program will focus on: a) bullying, b) personal character, c) positive self image, and d) acceptance and diversity. John and his team are beginning this national training program for youth leadership in 2012. They have selected Melinda Jennis as the Co-Chair of the committee helping to lead in the development of the content curriculum and training aspect of the program. Congratulations to Melinda in her new appointment as part of the John Maxwell Team!

Leadership L.I.V.E Presents to Montville Township Board of Education

The Pathways Rock Band has been busy performing, They played at the Montville Board of Education meeting on December 20, 2011 and did a superb job! Over 40 children received awards that night from the Board of Education recognizing them for their participation in developing inclusive programs like rock band, football, and soccer. The students from Leadership L.I.V.E also presented their goals and plans for the 2011-2012 school year! The students in the rock band made a new video and wanted to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and New Year! Click on the first photo above to see the video!

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Click here to see Children's Programs for January - February 2012
Programs include Intro to Sports, Bowling, Literacy, Yoga, Rock Band, Project Win-WIn - Employment, and Special Events and Field Trips!

The Dream it Forward Challenge - Feature Story for Winter 2012:

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Pathways Receives Grant from BEST BUY Children's Foundation

Pathways received an $8,000 grant for our "Project Win-Win" employment program that will be used to train the children for "Video Production and Social Media." The kids have been working on developing webinars, films, and Power Point 2011 presentations. This grant will help us to purchase more Apple computers, Bamboo Tablets and animation software! A special thanks to BEST BUY Children's Foundation for their generosity!

"Include ME!" Grants Announced - Awarded to:

Wayne Hills High School, Anthony Wayne Middle School, and Old Framers Road Elementary School

Click on photo above for "Include ME!" Grant information

Leadership L.I.V.E visits Carlos' Bakery!

Young adults from Leadership L.i.V.E. visited Carlo's Bakery to begin plans for the Pathways' 10th Year Anniversary Party in May 2012! The logo will be changed for this year in celebration of our anniversary. That logo is featured above. The theme will be "Ten Years-One Voice." We met Mauro Castano and Buddy Valastro from the Cake Boss. Mauro discussed how to decorate the cake we would like for the anniversary and is pictured above.