- April 27, 2025
Flagler County students successfully completed a seven-week of Life Skills course, conducted by Inspiration of Hope Community Resources, the organization's president, Donna Easterling, announced.
The topics covered included communication, the communication cycle, passive and active listening skills, problem solving and overcoming obstacles, stages of conflict, goal planning, career planning, college and vocational exploration, budgeting, basic banking including developing a signature and taking care of your mental health.
This round of life skills included guest speaker Taylor Carroll, a Flagler Palm Coast High School graduate, who recently earned a bachelor's of science degree in psychology from Florida State University. Carroll talked about college life, finding balance with work and school and developing healthy friendships.
Students ended the seven-week session by creating three-minute presentations on the topics covered. Students received a certificate of completion and $100 stipend.
