TiAja Ellis
Greetings and thank you for visiting....
I'm one of "those people" who still believes in hope and love. Not romanticism per se but in the heartstrings, the individual stories of triumph over failure, love over hate, which lies within each and every one of us. I am excited to join the Suite 101 family of professional writers because like you I too have something to say and share.
Just a brief note about me... My formal education is in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Special Education. My formal training is in Addiction and the Brain as well as Alcohol, Marijuana, and other Drugs Interventions from the University of Southern California. I've had the rare privilege of working with thousands of youth and their families as a chief administrator, academic consultant and teacher. I have also worked with the darker-side of youth and their choices as a board member of several city gang task force teams throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
My writing credentials include several award-winning theatrical productions (which successfully played to sold-out audiences in Seattle and Northern California). In addition, I have received several esteemed writing awards from the University of Washington as well as several Image Awards throughout Northern California for Creative Writing. My blog, TiAja's Blog received consideration as one-of-five best Life Coach blogs by Networkedblogs. Finally, I am currently working on completing my first book and screenplay.
From day one, I would exhort my students to never settle for being a carbon copy but instead for them to become an original. It is my hope you will lend your heartstrings and originality to this site. Expect2bBlessed!
Latest Articles
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Are Black Male High School Drop Out Rates Hurting America ?
The reasons why students dropout in general vary however what is consistent is that the cost burden it places on American society is enormous in scope.
Aug 30, 2010
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What is the Truth Behind America's "NONE" Religious Movement?
The percentage of Americans who call themselves Christian or Catholic has dropped more than 11% in a generation.
Aug 26, 2010
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Michael Manring's Experimental Jazz Rocks Centennial Celebration
The name Michael Manring represents a lot of things to a lot of people. His music has been labeled eclectic, experimental, progressive rock, even New Age.
Aug 23, 2010
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The Smooth Jazz of Chris Geith is an Island of a Thousand Dreams
There is a reason why the music of Chris Geith has been downloaded, streamed, and sampled more than all other contemporary jazz artists. It is his honesty.
Jun 2, 2010
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The Smooth Jazz Brilliance and Musical Lyricism of Aaron Bing
The music of Aaron Bing is both familiar yet singular in its touch. His smooth jazz tone is a heterogeneous blending of Kenny G, Najee and George Howard.
May 21, 2010
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Is There A God Gene?
A growing body of evidence suggests babies do not come into the world as blank slates. Humans have a rudimentary moral sense from the very start of life.
May 11, 2010
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If America is Post-Racial Then Why is There Still a BET?
National experts say economic hard times cause racism to rise to the surface as people look for someone to blame. Minority groups often become the targets.
May 5, 2010
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A National Day of Silence, A National Day of Prayer
A high school in New Hampshire recently awarded graduation credit for students who participated in a national school-based observance for gay rights.
May 5, 2010
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Has Freedom of Religion Become Freedom From Religion?
In 1952, Title 36 of the United States Code ยง 119 established a National Day of Prayer for Americans "to turn to God in prayer and meditation."
Apr 29, 2010
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Is the Tea Party New Politics Wrapped in the Same Old Bag?
A new survey conducted by the University of Washington examines what Tea Partiers think about race, public policy, national politics, and President Obama.
Apr 27, 2010
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