Stacy Padula
Stacy Padula wrote her first draft of Montgomery Lake High #1 when she was only thirteen years old. Though she in now in her late twenties, she considers her novel to be a young adult book written by a young adult. She wrote the series in the hopes of preparing other children her age to face the "war zone" that is high school'"to help kids deal with the stress and peer pressure, and to encourage them to "steer a straight path, pursue God, and not fall for the false promises of the world." Stacy, a native of Pembroke, Massachusetts, is the program director of JBG Educational Group, and, to date, has completed five of the books in the Montgomery Lake High series.
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Published Author of Montgomery Lake High book series, Wentworth Alumni, Certified Academic TutorInterests
Loving, writing, tutoring, living in the moment, laughing, dreaming big, watching things work together in fascinating ways, celebrating life love & happiness, believing nothing is impossible with God, & living on a prayer.Motto
It is better to live a life of love amidst the pain, than a life of apathy.
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Author of when Darkness Tries to HideMontgomery Lake High is a realistic, young adult fiction book series that wrestles with the topics of bullying, peer pressure, self-acceptance, substance abuse, recovery, faith, and other social issues. -
JBG Educational Group: Leaving Their Mark on the Mind!Specializing in college consulting, educational advocacy, academic coaching, psych evaluation, academic tutoring, and special education, JBG Educational Group is a "one stop shop" for educational services. -
A Journey from Catholicism to Evangelical ChristianityA Testimonial & Biblical Reference -
Montgomery Lake High #3: 8:28An excerpt from MLH #3: 8:28: a story of redemption, following Jason's quest for the light of life. -
Montgomery Lake High #4: Lead Us Not into TemptationAn Overview of the Thrilling Sequel to "8:28" -
Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right PersonThe overview of the first book in my Montgomery Lake High series -
Montgomery Lake High #2: When Darkness Tries to HideThe overview of the second book in my Montgomery Lake High series. -
No Fear in DeathWhy no one has to be afraid of death - a message I gave at my grandfather's memorial service -
Pierre Cardin's Fashion EmpireOver the last forty years Pierre Cardin has accumulated many roles in society. From a visionary designer, to the owner of the West's first restaurant, Maxim's, in China. Cardin is at the head of a veritable empire.
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Napoli's Hot Spot: BunkerBunker, currently existing as one of Napoli's best rated clubs, with its advanced lighting system and technological advances, is a prime example of modern interior design.
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The Hammer & a ScrewdriverBecoming the Person God Created You to Be
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Reaching OutDuring my freshmen and sophomore year of high school I was highly active in St. Thecla's youth group. The youth group opened many doors in my life because it introduced me to a variety of environments and lifestyles.
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MFA's West WingThe West Wing of the Museum of Fine Arts, located at 465 Huntington Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts is a prime example of a contemporary museum.
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Behind the ScenesWhat it is really like to be a contestant in a beauty/"scholarship" pageant
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Harvard University's Memorial HallFrom the traditional Memorial Hall influenced by Romanesque churches, to the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Harvard Yard is a salad bowl of architecture.
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MCAS Argument"No single test score can be considered a definitive measure of a student's knowledge." The Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 called for multiple forms of assessment to determine the quality of a student's education.
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American SatiresThree short satires written to express the false-front issue that plagues American society.
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The Ingredients of a Role ModelA role model for life is someone with good character. People with good character not only have respect for others, but also hold to their integrity. People with good character are down to earth, pragmatic, self-sacrificing, and well rounded. -
Weighing a College ApplicantMy two cents on what college admission offices should weigh heaviest when considering an applicant's eligibility
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If I Were an ObjectI was once asked by MIT's Admissions Office to relate myself to three inanimate objects. This article is the result of their strange, yet oddly challenging, question. -
Tweaking the American School YearThe American school year should be longer, with shorter days, and more vacations, because students could then acquire the sufficient amount of rest necessary for success.
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A Threatening Illness Yields a Valuable Lesson"If you do not let us treat your daughter immediately, she could slip into a comma, or even die," the doctor warned, staring sternly at my mother with concerned eyes. -
Destination: Your Own WorldSetting myself down to write is like boarding a high-speed jet plane with a destination marked "YOUR OWN WORLD". Writing takes me to a place where my imagination is in charge. I am the one on the pitcher's mound, throwing the curve balls. -
Dialogues with GodI have been so blessed by Frances J. Roberts' devotional books such as Come Away My Beloved, Make Haste My Beloved, & Dialogues With God. In Dialogues With God the author writes a prayer using God's word and then a response also using God's word. -
Unfailing LoveDo you know how much you are loved? Beyond Measure.
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Accountability for Christian FellowshipHow 1 Corinthians 5 Ministered to Me
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Moby Dick: What Goes Around Comes AroundThe Town-Ho's Story is a very enticing chapter of Moby-Dick, or the Whale. The themes fate and vengeance put themselves on clear display in this chapter, as Ishmael descriptively tells the Town-Ho's story. -
Design for the Small Restaurant EntrepreneurAmericans spend on average $855 million per day on dinning out. Besides the convenience of not having to cook, the luxury of being waited on, and the appetizing meals prepared, the interior design of restaurants also plays a large roll in their success. -
Strategies for Tutoring the SATPartaking in the education process of a young mind is very rewarding. Whether it is helping my tutee score highly on the SAT, or simply showing him or her how to subtract fractions, I know that we are a team. I am the coach; he or she is the player.
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Santiago: The Old Man and the SeaA look at Hemingway's character "Santiago" of The Old Man and the Sea
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1911 Meets 2006 at 42nd Street & 5th AvenueAn Architectural Analysis of The New York Public Library -
Commentary on Mark 10:35-45Mark 10:35-45
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Commentary on Mark 7Mark 7:5-7, 20-23
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Suspension of Disbelief in DesignExperiencing theater is like taking a step out of ordinary life. When participating as the audience, people find themselves experiencing suspension of disbelief.This is when no matter how unrealistic an event may seem it is believable. -
Thomas Jefferson: The American ArchitectThomas Jefferson is acknowledged as the first significant American Architect. He used Classical architecture to symbolize ideas and aspiration of a new democracy. -
The Elms Mansion of NewportThe Elms is designed to model after an 18th century French Chateau. The luxurious halls of this mansion are over abounding with architectural and historical fascinations.
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Boston Convention and Exhibition CenterIn exhibition, social, political, economical, leisure, occupational issues the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center responds to the major demand of society.
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Art NouveauHector Guimard grew to be one of the most significant figures in French architecture and interior design. He was responsible for introducing Art Nouveau to Paris. Art Nouveau was about the rejection of Victorian styles and historic imitation in revivals.
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The Design of the Museum Liner AppenzellThe Museum Liner Appenzell is an intriguing form of linear architecture with its triangular roof pitches, large windows, and staggered heights. The design demonstrates the use of natural resources, and relation to its panoramic Swiss setting. -
Masculinity in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeBy excluding women from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Stevenson avoids clouding up the plot with aspects irrelevant to the case. -
The Door to Post ModernismAlthough American architect Robert Venturi does not consider himself a post-modernist, he is acknowledged as the architect who opened the door to post modernism. Venturi believed that less is not more, less is a bore. -
The Stories of John CheeverThere is a common theme is most of Cheever's stories. As each chapter throws us deeply into a new family's lifestyle we learn their lives are completely double-sided.
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History & Theory: The Salt & Pepper of ArchitectureHistory and theory can go hand in hand but are two complete different components.It is true that theory often explains history, and that theories are often based on the events of the past, it is important to acknowledge the difference between the two. -
Commentary on Mark 2:13-17Mark 2:13-17
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What Type of Project Delivery is Right for You?After reading this you will understand the pros and cons of each of the three mentioned project delivery methods. You will be able to see what is valued highly in each and have a better understanding of the design-industry's professional practice.
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Victorian ArchitectureVictorian architectural styles are used in modern residential construction of today. The irresistible charm of the Victorian house has made the Victorian era a historical symbol of elegance and class.
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What Huckleberry Finn Can Teach AmericaMark Twain's controversial novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn should be read in schools. Providing a good example of how interracial relationships can work, the novel enables the American student to see beyond racial discrimination. -
Animal Farm's Relevence to Saddam HusseinThe power that the corrupt Saddam Hussein had over Iraq was similar to the power and corruption of the pigs who ran the farm in George Orwell's "Animal Farm," a novel that is an extended allegory of the Russian Revolution of 1917. -
The Rocking Horse WinnerThe Rocking Horse Winner, by D. H. Lawrence, captivates its readers through its intense imagery of sound and sight. Through this imagery Lawrence portrays the mood of the characters and entwines the theme of the story with the plot.
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25 Things You Probably Don't KnowI think love is the solution to every problem. It does not keep record of wrong, it casts out fear, it puts others first, it is not rude or proud, it protects others, trusts, hopes, and never fails. -
America, a Nation Built Upon ReligionThe Pre-Revolution Colonial Society based many of their decisions on religious beliefs. As a result, religion by large fueled the desire of the colonists to fight for their independence from the crown of England. -
Beowulf: A Critical AnalysisThe Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf masters the depiction, symbolism, and struggles of good and evil. The battle between Beowulf and Grendel illustrates this point.
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In Loving Memory of Ryan MurphyA piece of my own heart, written on paper, at the time of my dear friend's passing away at the age of 19. -
Emanuel De WitteEmanuel de Witte was a Dutch painter who covered a wide range of paintings including historical paintings, genre scenes, and portraits. After he settled in Amsterdam in 1652 his main concentration was primarily on architectural church interiors.
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Short Fiction JournalA collection of my personal reactions to: In Our Time by Ernest Hemingway, A Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor, Nine Stories by JD Salinger, & The Stories of John Cheever.
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Commentary on Mark 12Mark 12:28-34