HARBOR EPISODES
The Harbor, featuring Mike Smith and guests, facilitates the teaching of character development in classrooms by showcasing tangible life lessons through a school year’s worth of episodes with rich, raw and engaging video content. Designed for the classroom, Renaissance members have access to a downloadable critical thinking discussion guide to foster student-led discussions for each episode.
EPISODE 19: INSECURITIES
Insecurities affect us all. On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, dozens of high school students give us their perspectives on their insecurities and how they work to overcome them.
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Mike tells the story of how he befriended a boy named Calvin, an “invisible” student who ultimately shaped Mike into the person he is today.
Professional skier Michelle Parker shares her story of success as a female athlete in a male-dominated sport.
Mike describes the difference between the people who are critical of everyone around them and the people who create positivity wherever they go.
Professional snowboarder Pat Moore explains how he dealt with severe social anxiety both during and after high school.
Mike describes how judgement and prejudice impact people, both in and outside of the classroom, and how students can help resolve this problem in their schools.