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Teaching is not just what you do: It is your vocation. It is your life’s work. It is not for the faint of heart. And if you are going to make it to retirement, you are going to need a tribe of teachers standing with you. This podcast will provide you with the inspiration, encouragement, stories, tips, tools, and the mindset you need to be at your best to serve your students. Season 1 will include interviews with brilliant educators who have influenced Dr. Bennett's career. Jessica Bennett is an intervention specialist who has a passion for literacy development, special education, and mindfulness techniques. She has her Ph.D. in special education, degrees in deaf education and psychology and is a 500 hour registered yoga teacher who focuses on contemplative practices and mindfulness techniques both on and off the yoga mat. The reason behind creating this podcast is to build awareness for our non-profit: Mindful Literacy Columbus, whose mission is to cultivate literacy and mindfulness practices with children, their families, and their teachers.

Dr. Jessica G. Bennett


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    Mindful Miru Song Remastered

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 4:17


    Purchase Mindful Miru here: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Miru-Dr-Jessica-Bennett/dp/1637557604. 

    Creating Mindful Miru

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 17:07


    Speical Thanks to Chris Shaw for composing the Mindful Miru song (heard in this episode!).Make sure to check out the Bonus Track:  Mindful Miru Song composed by Chirs Shaw. @topherjamesmusicMindful Miru, a mindfulness picture book for children offers simple, yet empowering mindfulness tools fro children and adults alike.  Miru, our friend and guide, shows us how to be mindful of our thoughts, feelings, and actions.  He uses the four elements to teach us how to tune into our needs and self-regulate. Miru reveals that it is important to be able to acknowledge and express our emotions as we regain equilibrium. Jessica G. Bennett is a literacy and mindfulness tutor for kids who are neurodiverse.  She has her Ph.D. in special education and is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher.  Maryś Dudelewicz is an illustrator, animator, and designer from Warsaw's Radość District in Poland. Link to purchase your copy of Mindful Miru here. 

    Evolution of Mindful Literacy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 3:52


    Make sure to check out the Bonus Track:  Mindful Miru Song composed by Chirs Shaw. @topherjamesmusicMindful Miru, a mindfulness picture book for children offers simple, yet empowering mindfulness tools fro children and adults alike.  Miru, our friend and guide, shows us how to be mindful of our thoughts, feelings, and actions.  He uses the four elements to teach us how to tune into our needs and self-regulate. Miru reveals that it is important to be able to acknowledge and express our emotions as we regain equilibrium. Jessica G. Bennett is a literacy and mindfulness tutor for kids who are neurodiverse.  She has her Ph.D. in special education and is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher.  Maryś Dudelewicz is an illustrator, animator, and designer from Warsaw's Radość District in Poland. Link to purchase your copy of Mindful Miru here. 

    Mindful Miru Song

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 4:17


    Find Chris on Instagram @topherjamesmusicOrder your copy of Mindful Miru on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Miru-Dr-Jessica-Bennett/dp/1637557604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24M9WR6HFJJDG&keywords=mindful+miru&qid=1683551664&sprefix=mindful+miru%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1

    Technology and (Pre)Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 61:49


    Sue Hunt is a personal meditation coach in Taos, and teaches eastern philosophy, yogic practice, embodying divine union and meditation in teacher trainings, national workshops and international yoga retreats. Sue is a co-founder and creative director of Rhizo Magazine. She is also the main host of the growing Rhizocast, which can be found on all podcast platforms.  ​Sue has been reading and teaching around astrology for years. Here One on One space consists of natal chart deep dives, 3-12 month study containers around living your blueprint and a contemplative life. She writes daily and is actively involved with her own creative process, a large part of her own astro/etheral map. Taos, New Mexico has deeply influenced Sue's understanding of the intersection between body and place; it is home for Sue and family.Find Sue and her work here: https://www.suehunt.com/

    When You Feel Like Quitting Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 47:05


    Bill Manchester is a full-time teacher in Bexley, Ohio. From guiding the tremendous growth in kindergartners to harnessing the overwhelming energy of pre-teen summer math students to directing the high level of technicality in a university music ensemble, Bill has gotten hooked on the power of great teaching and learning which has kept him in the classroom for 17 years and counting. Bill lives with his wife Jeanette and their two daughters, Oliviya and Lilliona. They enjoy playing music together, traveling, photography, various caffeinated beverages, and Peppa Pig. You can connect with Bill on twitter (@bmanche ster_edu), his website ADifferentEduSite.org, and the podcast he hosts, A Different EduPodcast.twitter: @bmanchester_edu, Facebook/Instagram: @bmanchesteredu The mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus (501C3)  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. Do you enjoy this podcast? Please consider making a personal or corporate donation by visiting The Giving Story at The Columbus Foundation: https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/MindfulLiteracyColumbus/17215 For more information on our organization, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/

    Preventing Summer Brain Drain with Hand 2 Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 40:20


    https://www.hand2mind.com/kgigliotti@hand2mind.com The mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus (501C3)  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. Do you enjoy this podcast? Please consider making a personal or corporate donation by visiting The Giving Story at The Columbus Foundation: https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/MindfulLiteracyColumbus/17215 For more information on our organization, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/

    SPARK Kindergarten Readiness Program with Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 26:31


    Marcie.Rehmar@nationwidechildrens.orgSPARK @nationwidechildrens.orgThe mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus (501C3)  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. Do you enjoy this podcast? Please consider making a personal or corporate donation by visiting The Giving Story at The Columbus Foundation: https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/MindfulLiteracyColumbus/17215 For more information on our organization, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/

    The Precipice of Mental Health: Becoming Your Own Safe Space

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 52:42


    @acheareddhttps://achearedd.com/the-precipice-of-mental-healthThe Precipice of Mental Health: Becoming Your Own Safe Space is available where ever books are sold. The mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus (501C3)  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. Do you enjoy this podcast? Please consider making a personal or corporate donation by visiting The Giving Story at The Columbus Foundation: https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/MindfulLiteracyColumbus/17215 For more information on our organization, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/

    Literacy Access for All

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 31:09


    https://literacyaccessforall.org/shawna_benson@ocali.orgThe mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus (501C3)  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. Do you enjoy this podcast? Please consider making a personal or corporate donation by visiting The Giving Story at The Columbus Foundation: https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/MindfulLiteracyColumbus/17215 For more information on our organization, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/

    Classroom Behavior Management: Change and Change Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 28:42


    Hannah's senior project website can be accessed here: https://hpilat16.wixsite.com/studentbehaviorcovid The mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus (501C3)  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. Do you enjoy this podcast? Please consider making a personal or corporate donation by visiting The Giving Story at The Columbus Foundation: https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/MindfulLiteracyColumbus/17215 For more information on our organization, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/

    Tackling Illiteracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 37:57


    Lind to 2nd and 7: https://www.secondandseven.com/  The mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus (501C3)  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. Do you enjoy this podcast? Please consider making a personal or corporate donation by visiting The Giving Story at The Columbus Foundation: https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/MindfulLiteracyColumbus/17215 For more information on our organization, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/ BHIVE Press: Books by kids for kids!  Visit our bookstore here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/book-store/Contact: drbennett@mindfulliteracypractice.org 

    Kid Corner: Book Review with Lilly!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 36:32


    The mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus (501C3)  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. Do you enjoy this podcast? Please consider making a personal or corporate donation by visiting The Giving Story at The Columbus Foundation: https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/MindfulLiteracyColumbus/17215 For more information on our organization, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/ BHIVE Press: Books by kids for kids!  Visit our bookstore here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/book-store/Contact: drbennett@mindfulliteracypractice.org 

    Hacking the Code with Gea Meijering

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 42:20


    The mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. For more information on donating, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/Executive Functioning Conference: Practical Strategies for Maximum Growth In person in Columbus, OH and virtual: October 12, 2021Click here for more info and to register:  https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/conference/ BHIVE Press: Books by kids for kids!  Visit our bookstore here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/book-store/Contact: drbennett@mindfulliteracypractice.org 

    Love, ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 49:52


    The mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. For more information on donating, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/Executive Functioning Conference: Practical Strategies for Maximum Growth In person in Columbus, OH and virtual: October 12, 2021Click here for more info and to register:  https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/conference/ BHIVE Press: Books by kids for kids!  Visit our bookstore here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/book-store/Contact: drbennett@mindfulliteracypractice.org 

    Coping with ADHD with Ahmed Halim hosted by Zach Topolosky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 33:14


    The mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. For more information on donating, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/Executive Functioning Conference: Practical Strategies for Maximum Growth In person in Columbus, OH and virtual: October 12, 2021Click here for more info and to register:  https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/conference/ BHIVE Press: Books by kids for kids!  Visit our bookstore here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/book-store/Contact: drbennett@mindfulliteracypractice.org 

    3 Practices to Start Doing Now with Jen Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 50:18


    The mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. For more information on donating, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/Executive Functioning Conference: Practical Strategies for Maximum Growth In person in Columbus, OH and virtual: October 12, 2021Click here for more info and to register:  https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/conference/ BHIVE Press: Books by kids for kids!  Visit our bookstore here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/book-store/If you like this episode, please make sure to follow Mindful Literacy Podcast on your favorite app or catch them on our website: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/podcast/Contact: drbennett@mindfulliteracypractice.org Instagram: @mindful.literacy.practiceFacebook: mindful.literacy.practice 

    Passing Dyslexia Legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 61:54


    Read about Dyslexia Roadmap and Connor's Law at:  Central Ohio IDA: https://coh.dyslexiaida.org/Structured Literacy: https://dyslexiaida.org/what-is-structured-literacy/ The mission of Mindful Literacy Columbus  is to provide 1:1 and small group literacy tutoring to children with dyslexia or who are at risk-for reading failure.It is our vision to create a center where children can have access to high-quality, affordable tutoring no matter what. In our mind's eye, this center would also be a place where adults can study our language together and where parents can find support. For more information on donating, volunteering, applying for a scholarship, or becoming a tutor, click here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/non-profit/Executive Functioning Conference: Practical Strategies for Maximum Growth In person in Columbus, OH and virtual: October 12, 2021Click here for more info and to register:  https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/conference/ BHIVE Press: Books by kids for kids!  Visit our bookstore here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/book-store/Contact: drbennett@mindfulliteracypractice.org 

    Teachers as Agents of Cultural Change with Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 50:03


    Follow Dr. Lauren on Instagram: @thinkdyslexiahttps://thinkdyslexia.org/https://www.understood.org/

    African-American Literature for Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 60:35


    Jaer Media Group:  https://jaerarmsteadjones.com/ Instagram: @pen_of_a_skillful_writerOrder your copy of My Invisible Father!  Available on Amazon, and many other bookstores.  Ask your local bookstore to order it! 

    Planning for College on an IEP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 46:50


    Did you know there are over 4,500 colleges/universities in the US? Did you know there are over 200 majors? College Planning Mistake #1: Starting with "Where do you want to go to College"? College is part of the journey, not the end goal. You can get really stuck in a place that will not get you to the career you were born to do.  College Planning Mistake #2: A huge (expensive) mistake that a lot of people make is taking one line item out of their long list of interests, sliding into a major, and NOT understanding what that degree means to job searching later.  College Planning Mistake #3: Asking, "What do I want to be when I grow up?"  Careers are constantly changing.  In order to understand what you want to be, you need to understand what all the choices are! Listen in as Megan takes an active roll in her college discovery process with Aaron Greene of IN the college Planning Experts.  It is incredible to hear Aaron use the same process as in Episode 2, but get completely different results.  And Megan's work is just beginning... Such an exciting time for her.  Megan, I am so honored to be learning next to you.  Thank you for sharing a big part of yourself for this podcast.  I. have a feeling it will help and empower so many young people as they face the same decisions you are. You have an amazing gift with people and I know your journey will be full of love and laughter. Keep your eyes open and your spidey senses on! ;). Loving how IN takes the guess work and gut work out of the college planning process!  Special thanks  to Aaron Greene and IN!  

    Planning for College on a 504 Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 56:54


    "Know thyself""Know thy world around you.""What do you want to affect?"-Aaron Greene How do Videos Games and Choosing College go together?Mitchel walked in thinking that someday he may like to become a physician, and walked out with a handful of other new ideas that would appeal to his personality. Listen as Aaron Green of IN College Planning Experts uses gaming to tap into a students strengths and help him narrow down what fields would likely lead him to become a happy, independent, adult in a career that he loves waking up for everyday! https://incollegeplanning.com/  

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    What Does "OG Certified" Mean? with Rayna Weiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 52:16


    Find Rayna here: https://www.columbustutoringservices.com/  

    Reading Research in the Classroom with Leiah Groom-Thomas and Dr. Christina Rouse-Billman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 65:00


    Dr. Bennett introduces long time classmate and friend, Dr. Rouse-Billman with a new friend, Ph.D. student Leiah Groom-Thomas.  The three teacher-scholars talk shop on all things applying reading research to teaching practices. Contact Leiah at leiah@finalthirdfoundation.orgContact Dr. Rouse-Billman at dr.rousebillman@mindfulliteracypractice.orgResources spoken about in the interview:What Works Clearinghouse - excerpt from their website: "The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) reviews the existing research on different programs, products, practices, and policies in education." Find more info at ies.ed.gove/ncee/wwcFollow along with Mindful Literacy Columbuson Instagram @mindful.literacy.cbusand on Facebook @Mindful.Literacy.Columbus 

    Creating a Movement with Ben Levey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 54:54


    This one is pure inspiration. Benjamin Levey is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Final Third Foundation (F3). He has over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sports and development industry. In 2011, his passion for helping through sport developed when he founded the Likoni Community Football League (LCFL), based in Mombasa Kenya. For the past eight years Levey has managed and operated several sports and development nonprofit organizations, events and programs, including, Columbus East FC (CEFC), Columbus Nations Cup, F3 Soccer & Literacy Programming, and Columbus East Soccer Association (CESA).Connect with Ben on instagram:@finalthirdfoundation  @leveybenjaminFollow along with Mindful Literacy Columbus:Instagram: @mindful.literacy.cbusFacebook: Mindful.Literacy.Columbusand our sister company Mindful Literacy PracticeInstagram: @mindfulliteracypractice 

    Executive Functioning, Metacognition, and Anxiety with Julieann Ash

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 53:23


    Julieann Ash is a Board Certified Educational Therapist. She received her Master of Science degree from St. Cloud State University, mainly focusing on the areas of learning disabilities, behavioral/emotional disorders, and mild to moderate cognitive impairment; with a specialization in autism.An educator with more than 45 years of experience in middle school, high school, special education, and educational therapy; Julieann’s primary focus is on helping individuals remove learning roadblocks and achieve their personal goals for success. Julieann provides one-on-one intensive instruction with individual clients to help them build a tool box of personal strategies for success. She also consults with other key individuals in the client's life such as parents, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and teachers. Julieann provides training for parents to help them to successfully advocate for their children as well as helping students develop personal responsibility and self-advocacy skills. Once she helps her clients to identify their learning style, personal learning or social roadblocks; she assists them and their key support people in successfully addressing the social, emotional and neuro-biological factors that challenge them.From elementary students to professionals, Julieann helps people of all ages function better in their environment. She provides clarification for why a person is having difficulty in the learning process and help with developing strategies or supports that enhance the individual's productivity and learning capabilities.  Find more of Julieann at her website http://metaoh.org/facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/metaohorg/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdFyIi02Nwzmqzir6xcGAGA/videos And Follow along with Mindful Literacy Columbuson Facebook @Mindful.Literacy.Columbusand Instagram @mindful.literacy.cbus

    The Childhood Collective: Tips for Parenting ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 49:54


    The Childhood Collective consists of two child psychologists (Lori Long, Ph.D. and Mallory Yee, Ph.D.) and a speech language pathologist (Katie Severson, M.S., CCC-SLP). More importantly, they are three moms who are dedicated to supporting parents of children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning & language differences. With over 40 years of combined professional experience, The Childhood Collective empowers parents by teaching science-backed strategies to help their children thrive. Check out their online courses and free resources at  www.thechildhoodcollective.com.Follow them on Instagram @thechildhoodcollectiveThank you to our sponsor: IN The College Planning ExpertsFollow us on social media!Facebook: @Mindful.Literacy.ColumbusInstagram: @mindful.literacy.cbus 

    Understanding Executive Functioning Skills with Jessica Garret-Mills

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 51:38


    Dr. Jessica Garret-Mills is an academic coach for middle/high school/college/graduates and junior faculty. Using insights from the most up-to-date scholarship and over 12 years of coaching expertise, she can help you get On Track. She writes: Together we'll identify your goals & create a plan, and then I'll help you stick with it by meeting your goals daily, weekly, monthly and in the long term.Dr. Garret-Mills earned a Ph.D. in Educational and Psychology and is an internationally published researcher on the topic of academic motivation. Through her work she explores what motivates people to succeed in academic tasks and what social supports encourage success.A long-time Columbus resident, she has pride in serving her community. In this episode, Dr. Bennett and Dr. Garret-Mills discuss academic motivation at every stage of learning, emotional control, how to best help your struggling learner (or yourself), and embracing the struggle. Follow up-to-date with Mindful Literacy Columbus on social media.Facebook: Mindful.Literacy.ColumbusInstagram: @Mindful.Literacy.Cbus

    Life after the IEP: How to Increase Quality of Life and Independence from Preschool to Graduation with Eliseo Jimenez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 52:04


    Eliseo Jimenez is an assistant professor in intellectual disabilities in the Department of Learning Sciences at Georgia State University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Western Michigan University in 2004, a master’s degree in special education with a specialization in autism and developmental disabilities from the University of Texas as Austin in 2006 and a doctoral degree in special education from The Ohio State University in 2014. He is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D).His research interests include teaching daily living skills to students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, teaching employment skills to students with intellectual disabilities, video prompting, technology, preference assessments and teacher preparation.Dr. Bennett and Dr. Jiminez discuss independence, the use of technology to increase vocational skills, emphasizing independence starting in early childhood,  and how teachers can best equip their students for post-secondary life. Follow Mindful Literacy Columbus on Facebook at Mindful.Literacy.Columbus and on Instagram @mindful.literacy.cbus, or visit our website mindfulliteracypractice.orgResources discussed in the episode:https://thinkcollege.net/https://specialedu.ku.edu/michael-wehmeyerhttps://specialedu.ku.edu/mary-morningstarhttps://nisonger.osu.edu/https://nisonger.osu.edu/adult/adult-clinics-services/tops/

    Simplifying Standards Based Grading with Constance Borro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 51:51


    Constance Borro is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mastery Portfolio, LLC, a seed-stage educational technology company with a mission to reimagine grading and reporting in a way that motivates and supports- rather than ranks and sorts- students and educators. Constance and her co-founders are in the process of launching their first app, TheMasteryBook.com, as the tool on the ground for teachers to implement a standards-based or mastery-based grading paradigm. Mastery Portfolio isn’t Constance’s first foray into entrepreneurship; she founded and operates the successful tutoring company Ivy Tutor Connection, LLC., which specializes in serving students with unique academic profiles through a holistic whole-child approach, providing services and tutoring relationships that grown with the child. Constance can be reached at constance@masteryportfolio.com https://masteryportfolio.com/Follow along with Mindful Literacy Columbus on Instagram @mindful.literacy.cbus or on Facebook  at Mindful.Literacy.ColumbusVisit our website: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/ 

    Beautiful Language, Beautiful Life with Peg Hollenback

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 46:17


    Peg Hollenback is a Reading Practitioner and owner of PegEd.  She has been practicing since 2005 with a commitment to providing the explanations, not exceptions of the English Language. Upon reflecting over the past 15+ years, Peg said, “I have been so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with many brilliant students that have made me a better teacher.”  Dr. Bennett often refers to Peg as HER teacher and she is someone who has greatly influenced Dr. Bennett's own scholarship and the scholarship she shares with her students.Dr. Bennett and Peg speak about how far they have come in the understanding of language throughout their careers, and how rewarding it is to experience their students benefit from whole language learning.

    Connecting through Play with Maria Demosthenous

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 39:52


    Maria Demosthenous, or “Dr. D” as she is known, is a Board Certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist.  Essentially, she is a doctor for thoughts and feelings.  She uses play, talking, and mindfulness to help children work through challenges. In this episode we talk about the importance of play. Our conversation was interrupted by my own children and they joined in on the conversation with Dr. D! In this episode, Dr. D. gives parents concrete steps in how to mindfully play with their children as a way to connect with them. Best of all, her advice is not new, is evidenced-based, and is free.  Our conversation has already shifted my thinking and shaped my own practices as a mother. I know it will help you, too.You can contact Dr. D by emailing her at: maria@mariademosthenousdo.onmicrosoft.com  

    In the Classroom with DeLayna Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 45:59


    For more information about DeLayna's private tutoring company, visit: Laynaslearningcircle.comOr find her on instagram: @laynaslearningcircle

    COVID fallout in Education with Jenny Speas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 38:01


    Special Education COVID Resources:Wrightslaw: Special Education in the COVID Era: https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/covid.index.htmThe Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) Webinar: Got Back to School Questions? We’ve Got Your Answers!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK8roUD_RVU&feature=emb_titleAutism Society of Akron Webinar, hosted by Kerry Agins, of Agins and Gilman:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6v0lTi-4coOhio Department of Education: Reset and Restart Plan for Students with Disabilities:http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Reset-and-Restart/Students-with-DisabilitiesCouncil of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: COVID Resourceshttps://www.copaa.org/page/covid-19Resources to help with students in remote learning:Learning Extension Centers: https://www.forcolumbuskids.com/resourcesColumbus Metropolitan Library: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/school-helpLearning Aid Ohio Grants for students with disabilities: https://www.learningohio.com  

    Empathy in Education with Morris Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 45:33


    Morris Council, III, Ph.D., serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of West Georgia in the Department of Literacy and Special Education. He received his BS in education and MEd in curriculum and teacher leadership; both from Miami University. He earned his PhD in special education and applied behavior analysis from The Ohio StateUniversity. His research, teaching, and service are conducted through a paradigm of equity and access. His research agenda includes two foci: (1) instructional interventions for improving academic outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) learners; and (2) student-athlete academic achievement. Morris shares with us his three tenets of education and how to maintain empathy during these unprecedented times.

    From Bus Driver to Principal with Farrell Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 47:18


    Farrell’s Podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/heart-work-education-for-the-soul-farrell-em0-5x2tbgu/Please make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause! Want to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/

    The English Writing System: Tell Me the Truth with Gina Cooke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 59:56


    Gina’s Website: https://linguisteducatorexchange.com/Gina’s Ted Ed Talks: https://www.ted.com/talks/gina_cooke_why_is_there_a_b_in_doubt?language=enhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mbuwZK0lr8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYFE3tYUdJUPlease make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause! Want to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/

    ADHD and Emotional Regulation with Wendy Naumann

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 56:20


    Understood.orgAttitude.comhttps://self-reg.ca/Please make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause! Want to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/

    Advocating for Best with Brenda Louisin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 60:06


    Watch Our Dyslexic Children Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ7xa6meD2QRead about ALBIDA here: https://coh.dyslexiaida.org/ Please make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause! Want to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/

    The Power of One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 31:45


    Please make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause! Want to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here:  https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/ 

    Culturally Relevant Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 56:05


      Please make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause!Want to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here:  https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/ 

    How to Serve Deaf and Hard of Hearing Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 37:28


    Here are some of the resources mentioned in the podcast: State Support Team for Ohio.  Click here to get started in finding your local ESC. http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/District-and-School-Continuous-Improvement/State-Support-TeamsThe Ohio School for the Deaf Services: https://osd.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/osd/our-departments/statewide-services/OCALI: https://deafandblindoutreach.org/Sign School: https://www.signschool.com/National Deaf Education Conference: https://www.deafeducation.us/Please make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause! Want to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/

    Welcome to the Land Down Under

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 33:59


    Have you ever thought about teaching abroad?  Or maybe you are stateside, but teach in a culture that is not your own? Ross, a certified International Behaviour Analyst (IBA), tells his story and his journey of how he ended up in Sydney, Australia.  He humbly shares how he strives to be a life-long learner and a leader in a foreign country. Ross talks about his current professional goals, which leads me to share a little bit about my own mindfulness practices and self-care routines. Ross also gets personal and teaches me about a disability that has deeply affected his family: Dandy Walker Syndrome. Ross knows no strangers and if you want to  connect, you can email him here: ross.leighner@gmail.comPlease make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause!Want to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here:  https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/ 

    Learning Through Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 46:16


    “Learning Through Experience”When you are starting your 30th year of teaching, what are your professional development goals? How do you keep students engaged?  How do you keep learning as the teacher and continue to hone your craft?  Diana Pryor is one of the most joyful teachers I have had the privilege to work with.  You would never guess she has been at it over 30 years. She is energetic, passionate, engaged, and constantly growing her practice.  She is the kind of teacher you want your kids to be in class with, and the kind of colleague you want to have on your team. My only regret with this podcast recording is that you can’t see the twinkle in her eye when she talks about her students and her service to her school community.  Diana stays on top of tech trends in the classroom and if you want to connect with her you can email her here: ddpryor919@gmail.com Please make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause! Want to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/

    More Than Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 61:37


    “More than Words”Listen to Kelly Young tell a story of her experiences as a dyslexic, as a tutor, as a mother, and as a human. For Kelly, word study is "More than Words." It is also a journey of inner work, of healing, and of learning about what it is to be human. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Kelly has her IMSLEC accreditation ("OG") and her Masters in Education Administration. She was an Intervention Specialist for 11 years before starting her own tutoring and teacher training practice. You can find her noteworthy blog here:  https://learnyoung.org/blog/Please make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause! Want to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/  I will be putting together a volunteer list and need your help! 

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    Addressing Challenging Behavior with Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 66:28


    “Addressing Challenging Behaviors with Compassion”Are challenging behaviors in the classroom or at home a...well, Challenge?  Dr. Megan Miller nudges us to shift our perspective and outlines 3 steps to keep COMPASSION at the center of our practice when managing a child who is demonstrating challenging behaviors. Grab a notebook and pen.  Megan breaks down a complicated process with lots of examples! If you have ever felt totally helpless when managing a child's challenging behaviors, you are going to LOVE Episode 2! You can find Dr. Miller and her almost 8,000 followers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dobettermovement Please make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause! Want to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/  I will be putting together a volunteer list and need your help! 

    Lessons  Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 44:51


    “5 Lessons  Learned from Emergency Remote Learning”Looking for some inspiration on the pending school year?  Listen to Episode 1 with Dr. Jim Mahoney.  He is one of the best story tellers I know.  He interviewed teachers from across 7 states and shares with us 5 things that worked really well this spring during emergency remote learning.  He also offers 5 Principles of a GREAT teacher that he summarized from letters from his students 47 years ago. These 5 Principles are still relevant in our practice today. If you can bear with a few tech glitches I had for this first episode, you will definitely want to grab a notebook and pen and listen to what Jim has to say!  To subscribe to Jim’s book notes click here: http://www.jimwmahoney.com/book-notesWant to get involved in Mindful Literacy Columbus?  Find more information here: https://mindfulliteracypractice.org/nonprofit/  I will be putting together a volunteer list and need your help! Please make sure to follow and leave a review for The Mindful Literacy Podcast! I would so appreciate the brief time it takes you to do this for the cause! 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 2:52


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