Sharpening young minds while learning the great game of chess...Chess lessons, Chess camps, Educational enrichment
The Chess Quarter's focus is offering young people the opportunity to play chess, learn this great game and reap the rewards of exercising their minds. Chess is not only an enjoyable pastime, studying and practicing the game contributes to enhancing critical thinking skills among other benefits. We are an educational enrichment organization which seeks to provide a positive environment for chess learning and for chess playing experiences. Here you will find information on chess lessons, chess camps and chess tournaments. There are also chess events that allow friends and family members to just relax and enjoy a shared chess experience.
We partner with schools and other educational organizations to provide enrichment programming and enjoyable chess activities or events. Our hope is to foster a problem solving and growth mindset in the young people with whom we are privileged to share the game of chess.
February 15 - 19, 2021
For a dozen years, Stephanie has been teaching the game of chess to students of all ages. Her past coaching efforts have produced numerous winning programs and very successful teams. Although winning chess teams are an ultimate goal, the importance of providing a positive and enjoyable experience for all participants is the essential imperative.
Educator
Chess is an incredible tool in developing the scholastic abilities of students. Stephanie has focused her training and education in psychology and applied behavior analysis into using chess to expand the student's critical thinking skills, enhance concentration ability and stimulate interest in learning. Stephanie's background includes:
Motivator
Always a young woman in hurry to achieve, Stephanie finished high school in three years and college in three and one half years. Stephanie Ballom has inspired many young people to pursue their dreams, first as a scholastic chess competitor, where she won National Championships. And today, she continues to inspire students as the chess teacher/coach for school programs, private lessons. Stephanie has also volunteered time working with the Boys and Girls Clubs and Special Olympics. As a chess competitor, Stephanie inspires young players to achieve by example. Her record of success includes: winner of scholastic national championships - The First Kasparov Chess Foundation National All-Girls Championships, U-18 Section, the 2000 Junior Open U-15 and winner of the Texas State Girls Championship. Winner of college scholarships for chess and academic excellence.
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