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PROFILE ON LOCAL BUSINESS: STEVE REMENAP
MY COMPANY IS…
Ideal Networks Technology Solutions and The Idealistic Creative Marketing.
A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES…
Thankfully I am blessed to have incredibly varied daily experiences. Having two divergent companies allows for different opportunities and keeps things interesting and challenging.
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING/WORKING IN DEER VALLEY IS…
The people, and the close proximity of Lake Pleasant is excellent too!
YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE YOU COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY...
Shawshank Redemption. A rare combination of incredible story coupled with the perfect cast and amazing filmmaking. There is never a time I run across it flipping channels that I don’t stop for whatever is left of the movie.
MY FAMILY…
I have a beautiful, smart, incredibly cool daughter that is a sophomore. While I only know what she’s talking about 75 percent of the time, I’m still impressed with her ability to grow and handle new situations every day. She is a great person, and I’m proud to be a part of her life.
THE BUSINESS LESSON I LEARNED THE HARD WAY IS…
He who speaks first loses. When I was a kid in Michigan I mowed lawns and shoveled snow for money when I wasn’t at school. For the first couple years (from about 9-12) I was TELLING my potential client the amount I wanted to charge for the job. I was getting around 2-5 dollars to complete the task. One day I spoke to a new client that was about the nicest old lady in the world. I decided to try something new. I told her I would do the job for her, and at the end she could pay me what she felt it was worth. That was a transformative experience for me. After bringing me lemonade and praising my work all day, she gave me $20! I would have asked for $5. Moral to the story, get out of your own way. It’s not what you think what you are doing is worth, it’s what the market will bear for it’s value.
ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT…
Music. Been a musician most of my life, and couldn’t live without it’s cathartic release.
WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE…
A fighter pilot, like everyone else my age.
THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS...
I have several go to songs. Pearl Jam, STP, Otis Redding, and Prince are all artists I love singing.
THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS…
My father. The most solid man I have ever known, and is probably busier in retirement that he was in his very successful career. He delivers honesty, stability, intelligence and humor to every person lucky enough to encounter him, and I strive to be like that every day.
THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS…
My own stupidity. I was walking Ocean Beach at night on the rocks in front of the cliffs with a high tide and waves crashing in following a buddy of mine to his favorite place to reflect. Some waves crashed up and I thought they were going to hit me, so I stepped quickly to where I thought was solid ground. It was actually a two foot deep hole filled with sea water. I wrenched my ankle something special, but the first thing I did was laugh at how incredibly dumb I was to do this in the first place! I am also completely sure I would do it again.
THE PERFECT DAY WOULD BE…
Today. Today is always the perfect day because it’s the only one you will ever have.
MY FIRST JOB WAS…
Horticulture Management (Lawn Mowing).
MY LIFE…
Is a constant work in progress. And I take comfort in the fact that I will never be done improving and learning so there will always be something to do tomorrow.
I’M CURRENTLY WORKING ON…
Wow, that is a tough question to answer. A lot? I am trying to grow two businesses, teach my daughter how to drive, play with my dogs, maintain a social life, play softball and basketball, implement a Ketogenic diet, travel to the 76 places on my bucket list, go see as much live music as I can, finish writing music for two projects I
am in, and most of all be the best dad, son, friend and partner I can be.
THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS...
A newspaper that was printed on the day of my birth near my hometown.
THE ACTOR I WOULD WANT TO PLAY ME IN A MOVIE OF MY LIFE IS...
Jack Black…duh!
MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE TO…
The next place I am going is Iceland. I went to Peru last year to experience Machu Pichu and it was transcendent. I also went to Monument Valley earlier this year and highly recommend it to anyone living here in AZ. It’s an easy drive and truly spectacular.
MY WORDS OF WISDOM TO ASPIRING BUSINESS OWNERS...
Don’t wait until you think you know enough, because you never will.
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LIVING A LIFE OF ADVENTURE MAKE THE MOST OF EVERYDAY BECAUSE YOU ONLY GO THIS WAY ONCE
Every person deserves to savor the moments that make them feel alive. AZ on the Rocks, Arizona’s largest climbing facility, located in North Scottsdale focuses their energy on offering fun opportunities for friends and families to make memories as they test themselves and enjoy the moments on and off the rock wall. AZR offers several opportunities aside from rock climbing such as team building events, birthday parties, summer camps for the kids, a brand new Ninja Skillz course, and so much more.
AZ on the Rocks is a huge, fully air conditioned rock climbing and fitness facility. Their rock and fitness gym offers approximately 14,000 square feet of climbing terrain, an intimate yoga studio with a full schedule of classes, as well as exercise and fitness equipment. AZR rents all gear necessary and provides basic instruction to all first-time visitors. Their focus is on making sure their climbers feel comfortable and prepared in the gym. Rock climbing not only offers fun and memorable experiences, but it is also a great workout that utilizes every muscle in your body.
Birthdays are exciting milestones in a child’s life, which is why AZR strives to provide every child with a memorable birthday party. They offer a two and a half hour party that includes a party room, a jump off of their free fall device, an AZR t-shirt to remember the excursion, and two energetic hosts to assist the children with climbing and having fun. It’s an event your child will never forget!
Summer is coming up quickly and AZR understands that it can be tough for families, especially when it comes to finding a fun activity for the kids to do while the parents are at work. AZR offers an escape from TV and video games through their fun filled summer camp. Camp offers climbing, yoga, martial arts, energetic games, high spirited counselors, and lunch brought in fresh from Pita Jungle (except pizza on Fridays) for kids ages 6-12 years old. It is guaranteed that these kids won’t be fighting their bedtimes after days packed full of excitement.
Looking for a way to build your team at work? AZR offers fun interactive team building events. Rock climbing is a great way to work on trust, communication, cooperation, goal setting, problem solving, leadership, and it’s an excellent way to build relationships. A business is unable to be successful if the team isn’t working together to fulfill a common goal. AZR uses several different team building exercises to help improve those relationships, potentially improving your business.
The hit show on NBC American Ninja Warrior has become a national phenomenon within the past few years. AZ on the Rocks has just designed a training course in their facility that allows everyone to feel as though they too are participants on the much watched ANW, installed within the past year. Customers are welcome to try out the course on their own or they can sign up for a full training class with two different trainers, and one of them being a previous participant from season seven and eight of American Ninja Warrior.
Climbing is for everyone, you just have to find the adventurous spirit within yourself. If you are interested in learning more about AZR, please visit azontherocks.com. As always, there is no experience necessary and no reservations required. Climbing is for EVERYONE!
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EDUCATION
NVCA ANNOUNCES KEY APPOINTMENTS IN ADVANCE OF NEW CAMPUS OPENING
North Valley Christian Academy announced today key personnel appointments to the Leadership Team in preparation for the new campus opening scheduled for August 16, 2017. NVCA will open its new 72,000 square foot campus located at 33655 N. 27th Drive, Phoenix offering an expanded curriculum of liberal and performing arts, STEM, and athletic programs. Nate Kretzmann, Executive Director, expressed excitement around the growing team of professionals committed to God’s call of providing Christ-centered education with a high academic standard. Kretzmann stated….’we are blessed to attract such talented and experienced individuals who are leaders in their disciplines and are committed to developing global ready Christian leaders’.
The 21st Century designed campus, moving from Anthem to Tramonto, will provide a Christ-centered liberal arts education for 600+ students, grades Pre-K through 12. With the addition of high school, the new school will offer an expanded curriculum in a blended, project based learning environment. Enabled with a strong technology platform, students will have increased flexibility in learning while benefiting from a full range of athletic programs, performing arts, and STEM classes.
ALICIA ROBERTS
For the past 20+ years, Alicia has taught science, math, engineering and design. She most recently created and developed the Foothills Academy STEAM labs at both the elementary and MS/HS campuses that provide students an environment where solutions to real world problems can be explored through hands on learning and design challenges. Alicia is passionate that this experience promotes …’creativity, collaboration, critical analysis and communication.’ In addition, Alicia speaks nationally and teaches workshops to promote STEAM Integration and Design into the K-12 curriculum for Grand Canyon University. Alicia holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary’s College of CA and a Master of Arts Instructional Technology from University of Phoenix.
KACEY JOHNSON
Kacey has 11 years of teaching and athletic coaching experience. Mrs. Johnson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology of Youth and Adolescents from The University of Northern Colorado. Her graduate studies took place at Regis University, where she earned her Master of Secondary Education, as a Program Scholar with distinction. During and after her graduate studies, Mrs. Johnson worked as a licensed educator and coach at the K-12 level in both public and private institutions. Mrs. Johnson has developed strong middle school and high school athletic programs with her extensive background in coaching and training programs. She is a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.
JOHN KENNEDY
John’s diverse experience in leadership, construction and the development industry over the last 30 years will be a tremendous asset to North Valley Christian Academy. John spent a majority of his career working in the public market sector with an emphasis in K-12 Schools, along with Higher Education, Health Care, and Federal projects
(Department of Defense, Department of Justice and General Services Administration). His experience also includes specialty projects such as museums, convention centers, performing arts venues, and airports.
Starting in the U.S. Marine Corps, John worked for mechanical contractors, construction managers and served as a partner in companies focused on construction management and development work. John understands all aspects of K-12 facilities including development/construction as well as operations and maintenance utilizing a lifecycle predictive approach.
NVCA is now enrolling for the 20172018 academic year. For further information, contact Lori Fox at lorif@northvalleyca.org, Natalie Gilliland at natalieg@northvalleyca. org or @623.551.3454. Enrollment information is also available on the website at www.gonvca.org
ABSENCE OF ACADEMIC STANDARDS FUNDING IN STATE BUDGET WILL PREVENT IMPORTANT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FROM REACHING ARIZONA SCHOOLS
Arizona Superintendent of because Arizona was not funding schools and teachers implement the languages, health, physical education, Public Instruction Diane standards support and instead turned new standards with fidelity. and educational technology. Douglas today shared her to the federal government for money concerns regarding the lack of several years ago,” said Superinten- Arizona also needs to complete revi- The Department’s K-12 Standards important funding for statewide dent Douglas. “After finally replacing sions of its social studies and science Unit previously was federally fisupport of K-12 academic standards Common Core with standards that standards, which have not changed nanced through the Race to the Top in the House of Representatives’ truly belong to Arizona, it would do since 2005 and 2004, respectively. grant, which has since been elimiinitial draft budget framework, our children a major disservice to let Those updates are part of Superinten- nated. ADE has attempted to identify which recently was made public. The all of that progress fall by the way- dent Douglas’ vision for a Continu- alternative sources to support the Arizona Department of Education’s side. We owe it to our students and ous Improvement Standards Process, unit’s work, but will be unable to (ADE’s) $1.1 million request to our schools to fund our standards so which allows Arizona to update all of fund the staff positions beyond this the Governor and Legislature that we finish what we started and its standards on an ongoing basis. fiscal year. for its K-12 Academic Standards complete the critical work that is yet Division, which was completely to come.” The lack of funding would stop that “We took a monumental step forward included in the Governor’s initial process and prevent any updates when we replaced Common Core budget recommendation in January, The adoption of the new 2016 to standards even with changes to with Arizona standards,” Superintenwould prevent the loss of up to 10 Arizona English Language Arts and requirements or research, and would dent Douglas said. “But now we must full-time employees who provide Mathematics standards by the State eliminate the Department’s statewide, eliminate its influence on the local essential support and resources Board in December 2016 marked the consistent system to deliver profes- level by providing schools and classin the development, revision and final step in the state’s replacement of sional development and resources for room teachers with the resources they implementation of the state’s Common Core in Arizona. To en- standards to schools and teachers. At need to modify curricula and instrucacademic standards. sure the change takes full effect, the a minimum, the content areas impact- tion in accordance with the changes. Department’s K-12 Standards team is ed would include English language The only way that can happen is if “It is important to remember that now responsible for designing profes- arts, mathematics, social studies, our K-12 Standards team receives the we ended up with Common Core sional development to help districts, science, STEM, world and native resources it needs.”
EDUCATION
5 WAYS TO GET BETTER AT MATH
Picture this: you’re sitting at your Phrases meaning addition: desk, staring at your computer. Sum of, Yields, More than, Combined, You have a pile of math Total of, Together homework to start. But you just can’t; you’re dreading it. Phrases meaning subtraction You launch your courses and see a word than, Fewer than problem. Your least favorite.
Sound familiar? Per, Out of, Ratio
You’re not alone. In fact, 4 out of 10 Americans hate math.
If you’re among the four, we have some tips to help you get better at math and start enjoying your work. Our advice comes from a number of Primavera Online High School administrators, faculty and staff, who are all highly qualified and experienced.
1. IMPLEMENT MATH IN YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
The old saying, “practice makes perfect” rings true for math. There are a few easy ways you can practice math while doing daily tasks. These tips come from faculty from the Primavera Learning Center, a blended learning school in Chandler, Ariz: • When you go to the grocery store, try adding up all the items in your cart and see if the total you got is what shows up at the cash register.
• Then when you get good at that, try dividing it four ways: How much would the bill be if we split it up between mom, dad, brother and sister? • Or try baking a new recipe, and calculate what it would take to double the recipe.
2. PLAY GAMES THAT REQUIRE MATH
Again, it’s all about incorporating math into everything you do. Even the fun things! There are several board games that include math in some form.
Here are a few games you can play with family and friends:
GoFish, with an addition twist, Blitz, 24, Monopoly, Yahtzee,Sodoku
3. LEARN KEY PHRASES TO MAKE WORD PROBLEMS SIMPLER
Word problems can be daunting. But there are several common phrases you’ll find in every word problem. And if you can translate those, you’ll get through word problems in a cinch! Here are a few common phrases: Decrease, Difference between, Less
Phrases meaning division
Phrases meaning multiplication
Of, Times
Phrases meaning equals
Yields, Is (are/were/was), Sold for
Don’t forget to take a deep breath before you start. It might be daunting, but you can break it down. Find the key phrases and write the math symbols out. You will eventually be able to put together a math problem and solve it.
4. MEMORIZE FORMULAS THROUGH SIMPLE REPETITION
Practice using the formulas again and again. After a lot of repetition, it gets easier to remember the formulas and the methods and then solving the problems becomes second nature! The second thing is try to take careful notes and keep them– even after passing that math class. When you get into college and have to take additional math courses, you can always go back and refer to old notes if you forgot
how something is done!
5. REMEMBER, IN ORDER TO GET BETTER AT MATH, YOU NEED THREE THINGS:
Improving in math requires patience, a good attitude and an open mind. Here is an encouraging thought from Primavera math instructor Jessica Lefler.
“Yes, math can be difficult and even frustrating, so when you feel stuck, the mind wants to give up. But don’t give up! Have patience. Albert Einstein said, ‘It’s not that I am so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.’ If you get upset about a math problem, take a deep breath, don’t rush. Try to look at math as a game or a puzzle rather than as a chore. With that perspective, math becomes doable and even fun!”
If you are struggling in math, the best thing you can do is reach out to your teacher for help.
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SURVEY SHOWS 70 PERCENT OF TEENS DON’T HAVE BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF 401KS
When did you start saving for enough for retirement is that they get and realities of work and life in the rently the organization partners with retirement? Were you ever started too late. By teaching teens 21st century. more than 380 schools and 8,000 volgiven information to help today about the importance of con- unteers from the business community explain your options? According to tributing to 401Ks and IRAs starting “Financial literacy must become an to provide this important education Junior Achievement’s 2017 Teens with their first job, we may be able to integral component of teens’ educa- to young people across the state. For & Personal Finance Survey, a large start addressing that issue.” tion because many of them are not more information, visit jaaz.org. disconnect exists between young prepared to deal with the complexities people and a basic understanding of Another finding shows that more than of everyday financial topics that are Methodology 401Ks. Although thirty percent of three in five teens (62 percent) prefer pervasive in our lives –interest rates, This report presents the findings of teens know that a 401K is a retirement to use cash when purchasing items car loans, credit cards, debt and taxes an Opinion Research Corporation’s plan where the employee contributes in a store. Fewer than one in three are just a few. According to a recent Youth CARAVAN survey conducted a certain amount and the employer (29 percent) said they use a credit/ study from ING Direct, 87 percent of among a sample of 1,000 13-17 year matches, the majority (70 percent) debit card, far fewer (4 percent) use teenagers admit that they don’t know olds. Respondents for this survey are of teens don’t know what a 401K is an electronic form of payment such much about finances. However, 35 selected from among those who have based on anything that they have read as Apple Pay, Google Wallet, or percent of those teens stated that they volunteered to participate in online or heard. The survey of 1,000 U.S. PayPal, or use a check (1 percent). wanted to learn how to save money, surveys and polls. Because the sample teens between the ages of 13 and 17 Five percent weren’t sure. Despite and 28 percent wanted to learn more is based on those who initially self-sewas conducted March 17-21, 2017 by today’s access to technology, cash is about budgeting. Despite the desire lected for participation, no estimates Junior Achievement USA and ORC still a preferred method of payment to learn, these young adults are not of sampling error are calculated. International. for teens. This means that they do not being given the tools they need to have much experience with interest better handle their personal finances. About Junior Achievement of Arizona “Some may wonder why it’s impor- and fee bearing methods of payment. Junior Achievement has a long history Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) tant for teens to know how a 401K The education of using these payment of providing financial literacy to teens is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizaworks, but the fact is if you are a methods responsibly is very impor- and young adults and is well-equipped tion that teaches Arizona students the 17-year-old, within the next few tant before reaching adulthood. to ensure these kids are ready for the knowledge and skills they need to years you may have the opportunity real world by showing them how to manage their money, plan for their futo contribute to one.” said Jack E. Junior Achievement is the nation’s deal with money,” said Art Tellez, ture, and make smart academic, career Kosakowski, president and CEO of largest organization dedicated to giv- Junior Achievement of Arizona board and economic choices. Since 1957, JA Junior Achievement USA. “One of ing young people the knowledge and member and Deer Valley resident. has taught Arizona students, Kinderthe reasons Americans don’t save skills they need to categorize needs garten through high school, about and wants, own their Serving nearly 94,000 students each financial literacy, work readiness and economic success, plan year and over 2 million since its entrepreneurship. Delivered by more for their futures, and founding, Junior Achievement of than 8,000 corporate and commumake smart academic Arizona is shaping the college and ca- nity volunteers, the organization’s and economic choices. reer-readiness conversation, and plays hands-on, age-appropriate programs Junior Achievement’s an important role in Arizona’s work- are designed to empower students to programs—in the core force and economic development. own their economic success. Junior content areas of work Junior Achievement connects what Achievement of Arizona reached readiness, entrepre- students learn in the classroom to the nearly 94,000 students during the neurship, and financial real world, and demonstrates how 2015-2016 school year. Follow JA on literacy—ignite the learning correlates to earning - knowl- Twitter and Instagram @JAArizona, spark in young people edge critical to empowering today’s and like the organization on Facebook to experience and real- students to be successful, contributing (facebook.com/JAArizona). For more ize the opportunities members of society in the future. Cur- information, visit jaaz.org.
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BUILDING A READER: THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY LITERACY By Mary Cannon • Choose books that are written to • It is ok to skip pages. It is better to They’ll learn about feelings and learn
The first five years of a child’s familiar songs and sing them. have a positive experience reading how to express themselves. life are extremely important. • Let babies play with and mouth and cuddling with your child than to So important, in fact, that 90 books. Cloth books or board books be adamant that the book is read from Reading also helps children think percent of their brain is developed by work best. start to finish. logically, concentrate, learn to sit still age 5! Every word that a child hears • Develop daily routines that include and get an introduction to new experiwill help them to develop vocabulary, reading such after a meal or before Preschoolers are developing a stron- ences, like travel. put concepts together and build bedtime. ger ability to remember sequences stronger brain connections. and predict endings. When reading to Earlier this month, National Read Toddlers are developing vocabulary preschoolers… Across America Day celebrated Dr. The vocabulary, attention span and rapidly. They are learning to turn • Let your child tell you what is hap- Suess’ birthday, but parents should general knowledge in a child ages 3-4 pages and read a story from left to pening in the book. make it a goal to read every day. Kids is a good predictor of how well a child right. When reading to toddlers… • Explain new words and what they learn from their parents. If they see you in third or fourth grade will do with • Let the child pick the book they want mean. reading, they will want to read, too. reading comprehension. Luckily, there to read. • Ask your child what they think will are many things parents can do to help • Talk about the pictures on each page, happen next. Mary Cannon is a program manager at children with those reading skills. do not just read the words. • Draw pictures of the child’s favorite Catholic Charities’ Parents as Teach• It is ok if toddlers do not sit still characters and talk about the story. ers in partnership with Arizona PartTry to establish a positive atmosphere while you read – they are still listen- nership for Children (AzPAC). Parents around books and reading with in- ing! There are many benefits to reading to as Teachers provides free family supfants… • Ask your child questions about the your child. You’ll expand their vo- port through home visits, group con• Choose black and white books for story that help the child identify the cabulary through repetition of stories. nections, screenings and assessments, infants. They will like the contrast. pictures and actions. Together, you’ll build communication. along with needed resources.
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