Toby Kirkland ePortfolio

Family Matters

As youth development practitioners, we often focus on the needs of individual youth.
However, research shows that considering the individual without considering
the larger family and community system provides an incomplete picture of what
must be done to achieve positive change.
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Cox, M. J., & Paley, B. (1997). Families as systems. Annual Review of
Psychology, 48(1), 243-267. doi:10.1146/annurev.psych.48.1.243
Stay Active

As a parent, you want to make sure that your child has the best opportunity for success. One way
to accomplish that goal is by fighting obesity through activity. Research shows that overweight
kids become overweight adults. With obesity on the rise, make sure that you are providing your
kids with solid opportunities for activity.
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Toby Kirkland - ePortfolio

Welcome to my ePortfolio. This ePortfolio is an electronic collection of evidence that allows you to experience my lifelong journey of growth and learning.

A little background...I have a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from the University of South Carolina and a M.S. in Youth Development Leadership from Clemson University. I have a strong desire to learn new things that has created an eclectic professional history, which includes contracting, marketing, software development, student and family pastoring, and youth development. I have a big heart for youth and work with many organizations and government agencies to promote positive youth development.
So, enjoy exploring my ePortfolio and please contact me if I can assist you in any way.

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Reference Snippets

Run Hard Running Team

Toby is a great asset to the Run Hard Running Team and Crossover Athletics board. He has great insight and has propelled our brand forward in SC and across the country.

Jesse Harmon
CEO of Run Hard Running Team

Clemson University
Youth Learning Institute

I really appreciate Toby's work ethic, leadership and heart for youth and families. He is an integral part of YLI's success.

Stephen Lance
Executive Director of Youth Learning Institute

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Masters Artifacts

Many of Toby's papers and other artifacts can be found online. Here are a few examples of those resources.
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Family Newsletter Positive Youth Development Needs Family Involvement

E-QYP Lesson Plan How-To Guide/Lesson Plan for Mentoring Older Teens: Supporting Emotional Development (Using E-QYP).

Human Deficit Disorder Identifies and explains problems and solutions associated with nature-connectedness.

Basketball Developmental League Logic Model A logic model for a Crossover Athletics Basketball Developmental league. Crossover is a non-profit in Lexington, South Carolina that serves elementary through adult-aged participants.