Posts by cjohnson
Transforming Youth, Communities Through Innovative Services
This article was originally published on June 15, 2021 by MontcoToday.
By David Bjorkgren
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has been a 51-year presence in the community, offering alternative education and social services to at-risk youth, guiding families…Read More
Students Will Need Support Beyond Academics in the Fall to Counter Pandemic
This article was originally published on May 21, 2021 by MontcoToday.
By April Thomas, Chief Schools Officer, TLC
This has been a school year like no other.
My name is April Thomas and I am the Chief Schools Officer at…Read More
Montgomery County Leadership: Paula F. McCauley
This article was originally published on May 13, 2021 by MontcoToday.
By Ken Knickerbocker
Paula F. McCauley, Board Chairperson of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), an Audubon-based nonprofit, human services, community-based organization that provides alternative education, coaching,…Read More
On Mindfulness and Meditation
This article was originally published on April 29, 2021 by MontcoToday.
By Gretchen Tucker, MA, ATR, BC, CCTP, Supervisor, Mobile Victim Services, The Lincoln Center
What is the point of practicing mindfulness and meditation?
This question is one I frequently…Read More
Pandemic Has Been a Learning Experience for Students and Staff
This article was originally published on April 23, 2021 by MontcoToday.
By David Bjorkgren
There have been plenty of stories in the media about how disruptive the pandemic has been to education and how parents grew concerned about their students…Read More
Counselors Eager to Reconnect With Students in School After Pandemic Kept Them at Home
This article was originally published on April 1, 2021 by MontcoToday.
By David Bjorkgren
It has been a challenging year for the students and counselors at The Lincoln Center’s School-Based Staffing program.
Under the TLC program, counselors have been in…Read More
Implementing Trauma-Focused Action in Your Organization with Training from The Lincoln Center Education Institute
This article was originally published on March 18, 2021 by MontcoToday.
By David Bjorkgren
When someone you know suffers from trauma, it can often be difficult to know how to help.
Through its Education Institute, The Lincoln Center for Family…Read More
The Impact of a Supportive Educator Shapes the Work of April Thomas at The Lincoln Center
This article was originally published on March 4, 2021 by MontcoToday.
By David Bjorkgren
April Thomas learned early in fifth grade how much students benefit from a caring, supportive educator.
She carried that lesson with her into her role today…Read More
For Less Stress, Turn New Year’s Resolutions Into Year-Round Intentions
This article was originally published on January 19, 2021 by MontcoToday.
By Rachel Gruen, LCSW, CCTP
The new year brings with it an optimism, the idea that another year on the calendar brings a second chance, an opportunity to fix…Read More
Creating Safe Spaces for Students
This article was originally published on December 16, 2020 by MontcoToday.
By Stephen Hood
As a counselor for The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) at our Leadership Academy, I have personally experienced the ongoing instability in education during…Read More
Lincoln Center Case Manager Volunteers with Team Rubicon to Help Wherever Disaster Strikes
Bethany Bonner on the scene with Team Rubicon.
This article was written by David Bjorkgren. It was originally published on November 30, 2020 by MontcoToday.
Bethany Bonner certainly has her hands full at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC)…Read More
Cultivating a Classroom Culture Virtually
This article was originally published on November 17, 2020 by MontcoToday.
By Amanda Moreton
As educators continue navigating the 2020-2021 school year, it has become apparent that creating a supportive and positive virtual classroom culture presents challenges.
In my role as…Read More