Kids & Education

Ben Iorio is transforming potential into performance. At just 16 years old, Westchase resident Ben Iorio is carving out a name for himself on the mats at SLAM Tampa, proving that dedication, discipline, and the right mindset can transform potential into performance. A junior, born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Ben’s journey in wrestling began

Motherhood is beautiful and messy and everything in between.   When my oldest son was 3, his preschool teacher worked with each student to create a book they would present to their moms on Mother’s Day. On one page, my son was asked to share what his mom does all day. His answer? “She watches

Celebrations of motherhood date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans who held ceremonies to honor goddesses Rhea and Cybele respectively. The modern-day celebration of Mother’s Day in the U.S. can be attributed to the perseverance of one woman: Anna Jarvis. Ironically, she had no children of her own. Anna was the daughter of Ann

Westchase resident Brock Glover is the kind of wrestler whose story is built on commitment, faith, and perseverance. 17 years old and an 11th grader at Jesuit High School, Glover has carved a reputation as both a dependable competitor on the mat and a respected leader within the school community. His 5-year wrestling journey is

Love it or hate it, the college essay is a crucial component of a college application. It is the opportunity for students to show their authentic selves and to set themselves apart from the pack. In the case of highly competitive schools, the college essay can be the deciding factor… and that can be daunting.

While our neighborhood schools are excellent, parents have numerous options when it comes to their children’s education. In Hillsborough County, there are school options that cover a wide range of interests and methods of learning. The key is understanding those options and how the application process works. Below, we offer our annual breakdown of the

Hillsborough County is encouraging students to express their creativity and desire to protect and preserve the environment by participating in the annual Waste Reduction & Recycling Art Contest. Each year, students are invited to create an original piece of artwork inspired by the annual theme and submit it for judging. This year’s theme is “Small

For five days in early March, the streets of downtown Tampa were taken over by students with cameras, tripods and microphones. The Student Television Network (STN) National Convention was held at the Tampa Convention Center for the first time in the organization’s 25-year history. The event welcomed 3,500 middle and high school students from 186