Giving Kids the Asset Edge
Susan Ragsdale and Ann Saylor, co-founders of the YMCA Center for Asset Development and two of Search Institute’s most accomplished authors, draw upon many combined years of positive youth development experience to create inspiring, effective resources for parents, teachers, and youth workers.
Teaching from Experience
Ragsdale, a 15-year veteran of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, includes among her credentials:
- managing a youth environmental service program;
- coaching an inner-city sports team;
- service-learning and asset-building consulting;
- training and directing retreats and national conferences.
Saylor counts many varied asset-building activities among her experiences:
- designed and directed a school community service program;
- founded The Leadership Station;
- lead a state youth council;
- has published over 150 articles;
- works with many organizations such as the Points of Light Foundation.
Books
In addition to their exemplary work in the community, they have also written two books for Search Institute:
Other Resources
Susan and Ann also publish a monthly newsletter, The Asset Messenger, and keep a blog, The Asset Edge, that provide asset-building tips, inspiring stories, and other useful information.
Download a sample newsletter
Sign up to receive The Asset Messenger
Read The Asset Edge
MommySecrets, Saylor’s blog, focuses on providing moms with useful tips for parenting, including activity ideas, money-saving tips, and more.
Visit the YMCA Center for Asset Development to learn more
