Barbara deCerchioinCuriosity Never Killed the WriterIf Skee-Ball Doesn’t Kill You, Your Mom WillIn 1965, when I was 9, I had a summertime friend, also 9, who lived downstairs from me at our home a few blocks from the ocean in Ventnor…Jul 10, 2017Jul 10, 2017
Barbara deCerchioThe Inadvertent InventorHow does innovation happen? At the moment, I can identify, oh, about a thousand books or articles that talk about the nature of innovation…Jun 29, 2017Jun 29, 2017
Barbara deCerchioLearning Differently in the MakerspaceMy past year’s journey with LD kids in a creative building environment.Jun 8, 20172Jun 8, 20172
Barbara deCerchioMessages from the MakerspaceFour Months of Finding My Way, One Day at a TimeDec 27, 2016Dec 27, 2016
Barbara deCerchioWhy Can’t College Be About Doing What You Love?Wouldn’t it be great if we could go to college to follow our passions without worrying about how we’re going to make a living?Jul 15, 2016Jul 15, 2016
Barbara deCerchioYes, But Can You Fix My Toilet?I am married to a man who can make, build, or fix anything. He has built candlesticks, footstools, a laundry hamper, several acoustic…Jul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2016
Barbara deCerchioLessons for the Classroom from My Years in a Rock BandFor about 3 years, I was a lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in a retro rock group called “That 60s Band.” (Hey, I didn’t make up the…Jun 30, 2016Jun 30, 2016
Barbara deCerchioinCuriosity Never Killed the WriterThe 2nd-Shortest Story You Will Ever Read on MediumRead the shortest story you’ll read on Medium.Jun 27, 2016Jun 27, 2016
Barbara deCerchioWhy Reading Aloud MattersWhen I was in 5th grade, my beloved teacher read aloud to us every week — an experience I cherished. I couldn’t wait for those days when…Jun 14, 20165Jun 14, 20165
Barbara deCerchioGrowth Starts With a Single QuestionI’m a naturally curious person. Every day on my drive through the countryside to work, I ask myself, “What’s the history of that…Apr 19, 2016Apr 19, 2016