Dr. Elana Ashley’s Journey
SECTION II
During those six years, I expanded my program to include older students and adults. Based on issues from the news and learning from the students, I started Great Imaginings, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation. I researched and presented new presentations on such topics as Self-Esteem, Character Development, Drug Education and Conflict Resolution-Mediation. Throughout the years, I presented programs to more than 300 Chicago public schools, as well as schools in the surrounding suburbs.
Years back I partnered with Glenview Cable to create, co-produce and host a 4-part television series called “My Hometown.” Accompanied by Spokespuppet Splunkunio Splunkey, and Ellie Elephant, I visited the Glenview post office, police department, fire department and The Grove, interviewing an employee at each location or inviting the interviewee to the cable studio. It was lots of work, but at the same time, lots of fun!
