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About Sandra Kattoor
Sandra is a writer for the Crimson Rise education blog. Through her work, she aims to provide students with practical insights and strategies for building skills, developing talents, and achieving academic and career success.
After completing her MBA in Communications, Sandra wanted to use her writing skills to directly support youth development. She started by volunteering with Kamalini, an NGO serving underprivileged children and women in the region. Now she continues her educational mission at Crimson Rise.
Articles
![Choosing the Best Extracurricular Activities for Your Middle Schooler](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ca9a4e75e541256a3c6fac/65a920dce831628f08be4966_Extracurriculars%20activities%20for%20middle%20schoolers.png)
January 18, 2024
Hobbies offer great insight into what your teen may be curious about. Leverage hobbies and other personality traits to find the right extracurricular choices for your child.
![Study Smart: Study Skills for Middle Schoolers that Actually Help](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ca9a4e75e541256a3c6fac/65a3ef91e54d41c8da88625f_Rise%20Article%20Pictures%20(420%20%C3%97%20320%20px)%20(1).png)
January 14, 2024
Classes get tougher as kids enter middle school. Learning study skills like identifying learning styles, building a personalized organization system, and more can actually help.
![6 Most Effective Executive Functioning Activities To Do With Your Child](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ca9a4e75e541256a3c6fac/65a91092fca5333c888cd27b_Executive%20functioing%20activities.png)
January 11, 2024
Your child's skill set for learning depends on executive functions like focus and self-control. Discover 6 ways to build the foundation through executive functioning activities at home
![Building a Foundation for College and Career Readiness in Middle School](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ca9a4e75e541256a3c6fac/65955c634fcbfcea8e0a669c_why%20to%20prepare%20for%20college%20in%20middle%20school.png)
January 3, 2024
Academic Planning, aligning extracurriculars to interests aids college and career readiness. Early work exposure sparks career interest. Check the detailed guide for college success & beyond.