The Illusion of Free Education
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Spiritual Guide | Management Consultant The Myth of Free Education The old adage claims that “the best things in life are free,” but history and reality suggest otherwise. Those who cling to this belief may also entertain fantasies of elves, fairies, and Santa Claus. A more accurate perspective […]
WHO DRIVES EDUCATION?
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Speaker | Workshops | Management Consultant | Spiritual Guide | Social Philosopher Who Really Drives Education: Parents, Teachers, or the State? The question of who bears the primary responsibility for the education of our children—parents, teachers, or the state—is both urgent and complex. Too often, the debate occurs within narrow and conflicting frameworks. Unless we clearly understand […]
My Message to Recent Graduates
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Spiritual Guide | Management Consultant 10 Tips to Guide Graduates in the Next Phase of Life Graduation is a significant milestone, marking the transition to a new chapter of growth and opportunities. Recently, I had the privilege of addressing a graduating class, and I am sharing these insights […]
DO AS I SAY, NOT WHAT I SING?
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Spiritual Guide | Management Consultant The Controversy of an Entertainer’s School Tour A well-known entertainer, whose music is largely classified under “Not Fit for Airplay” or “Parental Advisory Suggested” due to its explicit adult content, has expressed interest in conducting a school tour aimed at motivating students toward […]
‘MAKING LIFE WITH 25 CENTS’
Dr. Leahcim Semaj Psychologist | Author | Quantum Transformation FacilitatorThe Semaj MindSpa — Where Mind, Spirit, and Science Meet POVERTY AS STATE OF MIND Growing up as an only child, I had a happy childhood largely centered around home and school related activities. The day after school closed for any holiday, I was on a […]
Addressing Bullying in Classrooms
Speaking at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s 2024 Education Symposium, psychologist Dr Leahcim Semaj highlighted the importance of problem-solving and anger management skills, which are vital in addressing issues like bullying in schools. He suggested incorporating social-emotional learning activities, such as classroom check-ins and non-verbal expressions of feelings, to help students understand and express their emotions […]
Integrate Emotional Intelligence into School Curriculum
Psychologist Dr Leahcim Semaj is recommending that emotional intelligence be incorporated into the school curriculum to assist students, and the wider society by extension, in learning the value of having empathy for others. Semaj made the recommendation while addressing the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s (JTA) 2024 Education Symposium at the West Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists […]