When Margie was young, she watched public service announcements aimed at recruiting educators, often portraying teachers as heroes with capes and superpowers. These moved her to become a teacher herself.…
Barancik FoundationFebruary 12, 2021
Imagine a world without the art of Salvador Dali. That may have been the case if his family had not been able to afford his studies at a prestigious arts…
Barancik FoundationDecember 15, 2020
Everyone remembers their favorite childhood teacher. Outside of family, teachers have the greatest influence on a child’s academic performance, moral character and future success. They can make all the difference in…
Barancik FoundationDecember 14, 2020
What if eight-year-old girls were put in charge of the Environmental Protection Agency? “If only,” said Girls Inc. of Sarasota County members as they made the switch to renewable energy.…
Barancik FoundationDecember 14, 2020
Imagine for a minute you’re in third-grade. You’re eight years old, and recess just ended. Now it’s time for that dreaded subject—math. As you wait for class to begin, you…
Barancik FoundationDecember 14, 2020
It’s not always easy as ABC. Youngsters may know how to sing the alphabet, sound out letters, and even how to spell a few words, but a fragmented understanding of…
Barancik FoundationDecember 14, 2020
Imagine a child walking into a library, and instead of finding a wall of hardcover books and editorials, they discover an oasis of high-tech tools, gadgets and gizmos. In this…
Barancik FoundationDecember 12, 2020
As childcare centers re-open across Sarasota County, the experience will look a lot different for parents, teachers and children. A taskforce of early learning professionals came together to set unified…
Barancik FoundationJune 26, 2020
Note: This article was originally published by Scene Magazine on May 1, 2020. Much has been claimed about which professions are essential and which aren’t. On the morning of Monday, March…
Barancik FoundationMay 4, 2020