Student testimonial
Expanding Students' Potential
Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy
This program has 4 modules that are 5 weeks long each, giving students 20 weeks worth of practical, financial knowledge.
Reading Literacy
Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy
With this program we provide teachers with tools and resources to improve the reading skills of every student at every level.
Grow Global Podcast
Grow Global, hosted by WCBE Podcast Experience and LifeSmart Education, has the mission to bring educators, professionals, and students together with the purpose of talking about Global Education, Cultural and Language Immersion, Diversity, Social & Emotional Learning, The Purpose of Our Education System, among other critical topics that must be addressed.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Global Education with Florida International University (FIU) Associate Professor Hilary Landorf and the Assistant Director of FIU’s Office of Global Learning Yenisleidy Simon Mengana. They cover topics including global perspectives, introducing diversity and social justice to children.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Self-Esteem with Miss Angela Smuels who is currently a High School Counselor at Jackson Public Schools. They cover topics around the importance of self-esteem, being an open minded individual and the mental health of students.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Mentorship in Education with Michele Baran who is an Assistant Director at the State University of New York. They talk about how to accept that everyone needs a mentor, why mentorship is important, and what values and ethics that a mentor should teach their mentee.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Global Careers with Christine Barkley who has been a career coach for over 7 years. They talk about global education in schools, emphasizing global perspective, and the different ways to get global opportunities.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Success in Education with Jingyu Li who is an instructional designer & educator and is currently an E-Learning Specialist. They cover topics on redefining success, how parents and educators can work together to help students succeed, and different teaching strategies.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Hybrid Learning with Lee Allen who is currently teaching mathematics as a secondary school teacher. They talk about how hybrid learning affects students, the impacts of teaching remotely, and the importance of balance within one's life.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Cultural Immersion in Language with Cory Neal who is a Program Manager at Fullbright. They cover topics around global education, the importance of cultural immersion, and information about global programs.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Social Emotional Learning with Diana Milillo who is a Social Psychologist. They talk about what can help children be heard, seen, safe and more topics surrounding the importance of teaching social emotional learning.
Featured Programs
Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Our Flagship Program
Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Our Flagship Program
Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Our Flagship Program
The diversity of candidates in the candidate pool ultimately starts in high school and secondary education. As an organization, LSE aims to increase the diversity in the available pool of candidates by intervening early in a child’s educational journey and driving candidates toward pursuing advanced education and senior leadership positions in the business environment.
Financial Literacy Program
Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Our Flagship Program
Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Our Flagship Program
We're hosting an online Financial Literacy course for middle school and high school students. Courses are broken down into 4-5 week Modules and students can participate in any of them.
Currently, we are offering the first Module on Money Management. Sign up by clicking the link below and completing the form.
Participation Incentives for those who complete the entire Module. There will be more courses to come.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Our Flagship Program
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
LifeSmart Education takes an active role in the development of children in our public schools through the presence of volunteers focused on literacy. We mentor students one hour per week utilizing a hybrid method. Reading Mentors meet with the students virtually. An in-class mentor monitors and assists small groups of 5 children while they are tutored by their Reading Mentor virtually. Individualized tutoring is provided based on each student's educational needs. We also provide books for the students to enhance literacy at home.
donor spotlight
Goodman Real Estate Services
Goodman Real Estate Services has been a faithful annual donor of our programs since 2018. We are extremely grateful for their continued support and for the value they place on youth education and on our ability to provide important education that sets students up for success in life.
THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
The City of Columbus has given us an annual grant of $50,000 for the years of 2023-2025. We are extremely grateful for this grant to help us continue to provide important education to our students.
Dollar General
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has given us one of their 2023 Summer Reading grants. We are extremely grateful for this grant to help us fund our youth literacy programs.
Program Support
2021 - 2023 Major Financial Supporters
The T-Cetra Foundation
Support to run our Financial Literacy program
Goodman Real Estate Services Group LLC
Annual support of our mission
Joanne W. and B. J. Roach via The Columbus Foundation
General operating support
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