Podcasts about Carlow University

Get ready for an inspiring and uplifting conversation between Tressa and Carlow University President, Dr. Kathy Humphrey. Tressa was invited to interview Dr. Humphrey in front of a live audience on Carlow's campus and boy, did they have a good time. You'll hear about Dr. Humphrey's journey from childhood to her current role, how Carlow is striving to make the world a more just and merciful place, and much more...They close out their chat by sharing notes from our Kindness Crate.Then, Name That Neighborhood returns, as does Don. Wonder how he'll do this time around...*Link to A More Just and Merciful World podcast: https://www.carlow.edu/podcast/*Carlow University: https://www.carlow.edu/https://www.yinzaregood.com/Want to learn more about the podcast, including all of the guests who've been featured thus far? Check out our website: ⁠https://www.yinzaregood.com/⁠FOLLOW US on social media!Instagram: ⁠@yinzaregood⁠ Facebook: ⁠@YinzAreGood⁠Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Want a KINDNESS CRATE dropped off at your business or school? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

I had a great conversation learning more about BEE READY KIDS with my guests Ms. Gina M. Ligouri and Dr. Eric Sparkenbaugh. Safety in our schools is such an important topic and Gina and Dr. Spark share their ideas, their story behind BEE READY and more!About Gina M. LigouriMs. Gina M. Ligouri is a well-respected, trailblazing educator. She has earned numerous teaching accolades and credentials and was most recently named Pennsylvania's Technology Innovator of the Year. She currently chairs the English Department at Montour High School, in addition to teaching literature and project-based learning courses. Gina's academic achievements include degrees from Carlow University, Robert Morris University, and Duquesne University.About Dr. SparkDr. Eric Sparkenbaugh is an esteemed and accomplished educator who has been working as a counselor, elementary principal, and school administrator for almost thirty years. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent and School Safety/Security Coordinator for the Montour School District. Eric has earned degrees from Bucknell University, Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh. About BEE READY KIDS - learn more about BEE READY and grab your copy today!About RachelleRachelle is an educator, consultant, author, and attorney. Also, check out Rachelle's ⁠blog⁠ and submit a guest blog. Subscribe to my newsletter.Contact me for speaking and training related to AI, AI and the law, Cybersecurity, SEL, STEM, and World Language Educator training for each of these topics as well! ⁠bit.ly/thriveineduPD⁠.Interested in a sponsored podcast or collaboration, contact me for details!

Jan Beatty's eighth book, Dragstripping, was published by the University of Pittsburgh Press, September, 2024. Her memoir, American Bastard, won the Red Hen Nonfiction Award. Recent books include The Body Wars and a chapbook, Skydog (Lefty Blondie Press, 2022). Other work includes Jackknife: New and Selected Poems (University of Pittsburgh, 2018 Paterson Prize) named by Sandra Cisneros on LitHub as her favorite book of 2019. Beatty worked as a waitress, abortion counselor, and in maximum security prisons. She is Professor Emerita at Carlow University, where she directed creative writing, the Madwomen in the Attic workshops, and the MFA program.   

Rita Wilson's debut novel, When the Only Light is the Moon tells the tale of four women, each with their own story, and a chance encounter in a foreign land that changes everything. Demi is a Greek-American banquet manager who is still recovering from a breakup. She joins her mother, aunt, and cousin for a trip to Greece. The plan for a relaxing holiday does not begin well as their rental car breaks down. Rescue by a villager and her grandson Stavros leads to an unexpected romance, with Charles, a British author who offers humor and sage advice.  Demi must consider her feelings for Stavros, and with Charles' advice in mind, all four women face their issues in this work on the Milford House imprint. Rita Wilson is an award-winning artist, writer, and educator. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the literary magazines Rune and Riverspeak, Voices from the Attic, and The 100 Lives Anthology. Her first book, Greek Lessons is a biography and memoir, and her many trips to Greece have informed the new novel she speaks of with host Lawrence Knorr. Wilson has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Carlow University in Pittsburgh. A retired teacher, Wilson has held creative writing workshops in the US and Europe. She is also a Western Pennsylvania Writing Project fellow, a Non-Fiction Editor for the Northern Appalachia Review, and a Director of the Writing Conference of Northern Appalachia (WCONA). She lives near Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh most loved neighbor, Mr. Rogers, just posthumously celebrated what would have been his 96th birthday this past week.  As a tribute, we wanted to re-share this beautiful conversation with two of our favorite neighbors, Ryan & Gregg.    Two of Pittsburgh's kindest men, Ryan Rydzewski and Gregg Behr, join us to talk about what we love most: learning how to be better humans.  Their book, When You Wonder You're Learning, centers itself around America's favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers.  As Gregg's role model, Mister Rogers holds that title for so many others as well as holding a special place in countless people's hearts, including ours.  Fred's philosophies, use of science, and genuine kindness made him a safe and magical being.  So magical in fact, that everything he taught us, the blueprints he left for us, are more relevant now than ever before proving time holds no bounds on love.  So grab a cardigan (and possibly some tissues), cozy up, and listen in as we slow down long enough to embrace the lessons that have been laid in front of us for over 50 years.   Our Guests: Gregg Behr is a father, children's advocate, and director for the Grable Foundation whose work is inspired by his hero, Fred Rogers. For more than a decade, he has helped lead Remake Learning—a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007—to international renown. Formed in Rogers' real-life neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Remake Learning has turned heads everywhere from Forbes to the World Economic Forum for its efforts to ignite children's curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster justice and belonging in schools, libraries, museums, and more. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and also Duke University, Gregg holds honorary degrees from Carlow University and Saint Vincent College. He's an advisor to the Brookings Institution and the Fred Rogers Center, and has been cited by Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and the Disruptor Foundation as an innovator and thought leader.   Website: GreggBehr.com Twitter: @greggbehr Ryan Rydzewski is a writer whose science and education reporting has garnered several awards and fellowships. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he taught elementary school in south Louisiana before earning an MFA in nonfiction writing from Chatham University. As a freelancer, his magazine stories focus on everything from schools to space travel to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and his poems and other pieces appear in several journals. A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Ryan lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Jacqueline.   Website: RyanRydzewski.com Twitter: @RyanRydzewski  

Tomilyn has a Master's in Professional Counseling from Carlow University and is also an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner. She works with clients who have experienced traumatic births, adoption issues, PTSD, grief and loss, and voluntary and involuntary termination of parental rights.Tomilyn is also the founder of the MAYA Organization, a nonprofit focused on supporting people both during and after pregnancy. In This EpisodeTomilyn Ward's Website---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Linda Schifino's memoir, Neighborhood Girl: A Memoir of Loss, Longing, and Letting Go takes the reader back to her Italian-American roots, in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh. On this episode of the Sunbury Press Books Show, Schifino discusses a time when neighbors looked out for each other, trust was paramount, and the values of another place and time made their home in America. Most of what Schifino recalls is no longer there, but she brings the customs, traditions and memories back to life. Recollections of her confirmation, the neighborhood grocery, and her brief career as a numbers runner(!) collide with the now. When her son asks if it's all right to bring a ham to the Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes, there is a fear of dismantling these traditions further, but also there's the letting go. Linda Schifino holds a Ph.D in Rhetoric from Duquesne University, and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Carlow University. She writes with Madwomen in the Attic, and her essays have been published in Adelaide Magazine, Avalon Literary Journal, Northern Appalachia Review, and Brevity Blog. You can find more about her at her website.

Did you know your level of organization could potentially be disrupted by different life events? In this episode, Naeemah chats with Kimberly Hairston-Neal, founder of The Modern Steward, and she tells us how to conquer situational disorganization. Kimberly Hairston-Neal is the founder of The Modern Steward. After completing her studies in Allied Health Science at Carlow University, Kimberly dedicated 16 years to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During that time she honed her organization & productivity skills while filling the roles of Senior Administrative Assistant and later as a Senior HIPAA Compliance Coordinator.In 2014, Kimberly blended her family, as a result, she was determined to be more intentional as she managed her time... "My organizing firm provides intentional support and hands-on help to busy professionals and their families - just like you. Our goal is to bring order to your life and home, which will improve your household's overall wellness and give you the space to focus on what really matters." To learn more about Kimberly, visit her ⁠https://www.themodernsteward.com/ Follow us on Social Media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/organizemeradio/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/OrganizeMeRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information about Naeemah, visit her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naeemahfordgoldson.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naeemah-ford-goldson/message

This episode of EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com. This edition of EMS One-Stop was recorded in New Orleans at the 2023 EMS World Expo.  Host Rob Lawrence is joined by a range of guests who discuss the sessions they presented and the latest developments in clinical medicine. Alexia Jobson, director of public relations at REMSA, discusses top tips for dealing with the media, and she then interviews media pre-con student Katherine Robillard.  Peter Antevy, MD, describes his conference session, titled “Five protocol changes you're too afraid to make.” Brian Maloney of Plum EMS, in Pennsylvania, talks culture of safety, and lights and sirens reduction (and their results within the NEMSQA L&S reduction program). Doug Wolfberg, Esq., of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, steps in to discuss leadership lessons from the Beatles and his new book – "Beatles FAB but True." The episode concludes with veteran EMS podcasters Chris and Anne Monterra, who offer tips on the art of podcasting. TOP QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE “‘No comment is a comment!' So you really want to avoid that as part of your media strategy and work to develop some transparent and honest information when those tough questions come.” — Alexia Jobson “Anything that you say to a reporter is considered on the record and can be used in a news story.” — Alexia Jobson “Top tips for going on camera: You want to make sure that they are knowledgeable about what they are going to be talking about, you want them to be a willing participant and able to re-frame and be positive about the content they are going to cover.” — Alexia Jobson “It's important for you to just spend a little time looking inside your organization, recognize those important stories that you want to share, and then make sure that you commit some time and resources to building those relationships with your audiences ... having that positive relationship in place will go a long way. And it's also important as a profession that we work together to kind of raise the profile of out of hospital healthcare and EMS.” — Alexia Jobson “Getting out the door, our shoot time is the No. 1 thing that can decrease our response times. It's not driving lights and sirens; it's not driving recklessly or speeding or not obeying the laws ... it's getting out that door quick from the time of dispatch to the time our truck's pulling out of the garage.” — Brian Maloney “When we first started looking at the use of lights and sirens during transport to the hospital, which is right there, that increases our chance of getting in a wreck threefold and so it's very dangerous. When we first started it, we were at 26% of the time using lights and sirens during transport; we're down to almost 2%, for transport to the hospital. For response to calls, we were about 46-48% of the time using lights and sirens; we're down to 7% of the time now.” — Brian Maloney “Antibiotics for sepsis, so a lot of people are fearful of giving antibiotics, and why? Because the hospital says we need to have a culture, a blood culture. Turns out that's not true. If the patient's hypotensive, they're fixing to die, as they say. And we in Palm Beach County can give the antibiotics within 12 minutes of the 911 call. And our own data shows that the hospital is giving antibiotics at 120 minutes. That's a 10-fold difference in that. So, antibiotics for sepsis are, I think, a major item.” — Dr. Peter Antevy “There's a story about how the Beatles had a drummer for a couple of years before Ringo. He wasn't quite the right fit for that band. He's a good drummer. But when they got Ringo in, they took off, right? So, in EMS, we tend to think if somebody has a pulse and a patch, let's hire them or let's bring them in. But we need the right people.” — Doug Wolfberg “Recognize your own limitations, I tell a story about how the Beatles sort of came on hard times when their manager died, but weren't quite wise enough to know what they didn't know. They thought ‘we can manage ourselves,' and so it's to also recognize your limitations and get the skills that you need, if you don't possess them yourself, with your team.” — Doug Wolfberg EPISODE CONTENTS 01:15 – Media management with Alexia Jobson (REMSA) 09:22 – Alexia Jobson interviews Katherine Robillard (LA Office of EMS) 11:37 – Brian Maloney (Plum EMS) talks culture of safety and lights and sirens reduction 20:15 – Dr. Peter Antevy on the five protocol changes you're too afraid to make 23:54 – Doug Wolfberg Esq. (Page, Wolfberg & Wirth) on leadership lessons from the Beatles 28:13 – Chris and Anne Monterra on the art of podcasting ABOUT OUR GUESTS Alexia Jobson REMSA Alexia Bratiotis Jobson is the director of public relations and serves the organization by expanding opportunities for engagement, promotion, communication and relationship-building. She has more than two decades of business and communications experience. Prior to joining REMSA Health, Alexia worked as a senior account director with KPS3, where she managed REMSA's client account, as well as accounts related to industrial real estate and higher education. She held communications-related positions with Renown Health and the Nevada Museum of Art. She holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). This certification asserts professional competence, high ethical standards and mastery of progressive public relations industry practices. She is a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician and is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno's Reynold's School of Journalism. She serves as the immediate past president of the board of directors for Western Industrial Nevada (WIN), Chair of the Public Relations Committee of AIMHI and chair of the American Ambulance Association Communications Committee. Dr. Peter Antevy Peter M. Antevy, MD. is a pediatric emergency medicine (EM) physician practicing in-hospital emergency medical care at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, a level I trauma and tertiary care center in South Florida. Board-certified in pediatrics, emergency medicine and the complex subspecialty of EMS, he is also the founder and chief medical officer of Handtevy – Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc.; and he serves as the medical director for Davie Fire-Rescue, Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Rescue, Southwest Ranches Fire Rescue and United Medical Transport, all in South Florida. Dr. Antevy also serves as associate medical director for several other agencies, including Palm Beach County, Florida, and he is also the longstanding medical director for two highly regarded paramedic training programs as well as several mobile integrated healthcare (MIHC) programs in greater Broward County, Florida. Brian Maloney Brian Maloney has been working in EMS for over 24 years as a practitioner, educator and leader. His EMS career began while attending the University of Pittsburgh, where he obtained his paramedic certification and bachelor's degree in emergency medicine. Later, he continued his education and achieved his Master of Science degree from Carlow University. He has spent most of his career working in the field and had the opportunity to teach with the Center for Emergency Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, he is the director of operations of Plum EMS, where he has been for the past 5 years. His love and appreciation for the EMS profession run deep, and he continuously strives to help make it that much better. Doug Wolfberg, Esq. Doug Wolfberg has been a well-known national EMS leader for decades. He is an EMS attorney and consultant, and a founding partner of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth. He has served as an EMS practitioner and has held positions at the county, regional, statewide and federal levels in his EMS career prior to becoming an attorney. He has written hundreds of articles and has been one of the most highly rated presenters at EMS conferences throughout the U.S. He earned his law degree magna cum laude from Widener University School of Law and holds an undergraduate degree from Penn State University. Doug also serves as an adjunct professor of law at Commonwealth Law School and as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Chris Montera Christopher Montera has more than 34 years of experience in paramedic services, public health, and the fire service. He is the director of State and Federal Programs for ESO and the former chief executive officer at Eagle County Health Service District and holds a master's degree in health leadership. Chris is serving as the National EMS Museum Treasurer for 2023. Anne Montera Anne Montera received a master's degree in health leadership from Western Governors University and a BSN from Bethel College. She has over 20 years of nursing experience in public health, labor and delivery, patient safety/quality improvement, and EMS coordination in urban and rural hospitals and community settings, including the use of telemedicine. In her previous role as the senior VP of quality for Ready Responders, she worked to research, develop and implement quality matrix to demonstrate program cost savings and health impact. She was also the executive director for the Central Mountains RETAC, supporting a 6-county EMS and trauma region in Colorado. She is the co-creator and public health partner for the first National Community Paramedic Pilot Program in rural Eagle, Colorado. She received the State of Colorado EMS Region of the year in 2019 and Colorado Nightingale Luminary Award for Innovation work on the Colorado community paramedic program in 2011. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Team-driven improvement in the use of lights and sirens – Plum EMS use cases demonstrate when the risk of using L&S is lower than the risk of delaying a lifesaving intervention RATE AND REVIEW THE EMS ONE-STOP PODCAST Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Contact the EMS One-Stop team at editor@EMS1.com to share ideas, suggestions and feedback.

Dr. Kathy Wilson Humphrey recounts her educational journey, including attending one of the first desegregated schools in Kansas City where she grew up. Dr. Humphrey's passion for working in academia began when she served as a Resident Assistant at the University of Central Missouri. She shares with host, Dr. L. Jay Lemons, how she views her role as president and how a servant leadership style can transform institutions and build a sustainable and thriving culture. 

  "Life in Appalachia is like a kid standing in the center of a seesaw. It's a fragile balance, somewhere between the old world and the new, flat-broke or getting by, rooted in place or getting out. Sometimes, folks here lose footing, lean too far one way or another. If one end of the seesaw comes down hard, it knocks them right off. " This is a description of "In The Cut," Michael Lockett's new collection of tales released on Catamount Press. Stories of hardscrabble, everyday Appalachians are brought to life, as they struggle with rural life, its constrictions by place, religion, and a changing world. In this discussion with Lawrence Knorr, Lockett tells of the origins of these characters, sheds light on his Central Pennsylvania roots, and secures his spot as a storyteller from a unique section of the country. Michael Lockett graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Clarion University and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Carlow University. His stories have been published in the "Northern Appalachian Review," "Twisted Vine," "Matthew's Place" and "Quarter Press." He is also a 2022 nominee for the James Baldwin Literary Award. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Find out more about Michael at michaellockett-author.com  

E227 - Mark Craven - Author of Dads, Kiss Your Sons - Kindle and Demonstrate Your Love to Your FamilyMark Craven is the author of Dads, Kiss Your Sons and several other self-help titles. He has worked in higher education for more than a decade assisting college students in achieving their academic goals. Mark has worked at the University of Southern California, Carnegie Mellon University, and has spent most of his career at the Community College of Allegheny County as a mathematics instructor and senior advisor. He completed his BSc in Biology at Carlow University and his MEd in Higher Education Leadership at the University of Pittsburgh. Mark lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his family.The Book: Dads, Kiss Your SonsTerrified to Become a Dad? So Was I.Fear is often our first response when we discover we are going to be fathers. We talk to just about everyone we know or search for quick answers to give us some sense of confidence to see our way through the unknown ahead. But what if you didn't have a dad? What if you didn't have role models to follow? What if the whole idea of being a dad is so completely foreign to you that quantum mechanics seems easier to master? That's my story along with becoming everything to my son that I never had growing up.As a teacher and coach in higher education, Mark Craven has researched numerous behavioral studies as well as the biology of neurological systems pointing to insights for new and expectant dads to adhere in Dad's, Kiss Your Sons, bringing a whole new level of significance to being a dad.The current generation of dads has made fatherhood a part of their self-identity. They are seeking resources and feeling that there aren't enough content-related resources available to them.Reach out to him on Instagram @_mark_craven_ or his website www.DadsKissYourSons.com___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/MindShift Power Podcast is for teens, about teens, and anyone who works with teens. Many of the guests will be teens from all over the US and Canada. We will discuss issues that involve teens. Solutions start with conversations. Real conversations can not happen unless we are honest.https://www.fatimabey.com/podcastSupport the showBuzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

All tea, no shade: the queens spill their favorite--and least favorite--books from beloved poets.  As the great poet said, "If equal affection cannot be..." etc, etc.Please support Breaking Form by:Reviewing Breaking Form on Apple Podcasts here.  Buying our books:Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.We mention the following poets and books:Sharon OldsBalladz The Gold CellThe Dead and the LivingBlood, Tin, StrawStag's LeapOdesThe Unswept Room Terrance HayesAmerican Sonnet for My Past and Future AssassinWind in a Box LightheadHow to Be DrawnAnne SextonLive or DieTransformations45 Mercy StreetLouise GlückFirstborn The Triumph of AchillesMeadowlandsArarat. "The Untrustworthy Speaker" that James references appears in Ararat and can be read here.AvernoVita Nova; James quotes one of the title poems, "Vita Nova" (read it here). Watch Louise Glück read with Katie Peterson here (~1 hour).Mark DotySource. Read "At the Gym" which you can read here.Atlantis. Aaron references the lines "... lucky we don't have to know / what something is in order to hold it," which is from the section titled "Michael's Dream" in the title poem of Atlantis.My AlexandriaTurtle, Swan. Read the title poem here. Anne CarsonAutobiography of RedGlass, Irony and GodFloatNoxMarie HoweThe Kingdom of Ordinary TimeWhat the Living DoThe Good ThiefMagdalene Aaron references Robley Wilson's Kingdoms of the Ordinary, published by the Pitt Poetry Series on Oct. 1, 1987.Ama Codjoe's website is https://www.amacodjoe.com. Her book, Bluest Nude, was published by Milkweed in 2022.  Nancy Krygowski is the author of The Woman in the Corner, named one of 2020's top 100 poetry books by Library Journal, and Velocity, winner of the Agnes Lynch Starrett prize from the University of Pittsburgh Press. She teaches in Carlow University's Madwomen in the Attic writing workshops and is a member of the Pitt Poetry Series interim editorial committee.

Dr. Deeawn Roundtree is a magnificent force, blazing trails as a CEO of Roundtree Training & Consulting and a Franchise Owner of Network in Action. With a plethora of professional certifications and qualifications, Dr. Roundtree is a Senior Certified Professional with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP), a Certified Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker with the John Maxwell Team, and a Certified DISC Trainer and Consultant. Her passion for lifting others has inspired her to teach and lead workshops on personal and professional development topics, instilling in individuals the skills and knowledge necessary to reach their highest potential.As a celebrated author of the newly released book, “Leading from Within: A Faith-Based Perspective on Leadership,” and “Beyond the Boardroom: Learn How to Play and Win at the Game of corporate politics,” Dr. Roundtree's proven methods elevate untapped personal abilities and bolster the bottom line of businesses. Her educational background is impressive, with a Doctor of Business Administration degree from Wilmington University, a Doctor of Ministry degree from South University, an M.S. degree in Professional Leadership with a concentration in Training and Development, and a B.S. degree in Business Management from Carlow University.Dr. Roundtree has held esteemed faculty and administrative positions in several academic institutions, overseeing curriculum development with a keen eye for innovation. She was also a highly respected and successful pharmaceutical sales consultant, acknowledged as one of the top 2 performers in the nation for her company.Her community involvement is awe-inspiring, as she serves on the Black Chamber of Commerce Palm Beach County board, Genesis Community Health Center, and the Women's Circle. She is also on the leadership committee of Palm Beach County SHRM (PBCSHRM), a Charter Member and VP of Operations of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter, and a Leader Member of ICABA. Furthermore, she serves as secretary for The Palm Beach Toastmasters Club and is an IMPACT the Palm Beaches member.Dr. Roundtree's unwavering dedication to helping others achieve their personal and professional aspirations has earned her a reputation as a true leader. Her expertise and commitment to excellence are evident in her many accomplishments and the numerous organizations she supports. Let us honor Dr. Roundtree and all the magnificent mothers who uplift and empower those around them. Happy Mother's Day from the Follow The Brand Podcast Where we are building a 5 STAR Brand That you can follow!Follow Deeawn at https://www.deeawnroundtree.com/Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest marketing trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates from us, be sure to follow us at 5starbdm.com. See you next time on Follow The Brand!

Dr. Kathy Humphrey - President, Carlow University, joins Brad Johnson. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plexuss/message

Shakira Stewart talks about her role in the U.S. Navy, mental health, and writing and illustrating her book, “The Divine”.  You can purchase her book at your favorite bookstore. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-divine-shakira-stewart/1141109162Shakira Stewart is a military veteran who served in the United States Navy. She has earned awards for her demanding work and dedication in her time of service. Shakira Stewart has also been an active member of the Pittsburgh Girl's Study for Twenty-five Years. She currently attends Carlow University to continue her education in Business and psychology. Shakira hopes to attain a goal to support all children who are being raised in the LGBTQ+ community by the LGBTQ+ community. Being that Shakira is a part of the LGBTO+ community, she understands that every family is different, and would ike children to know that they are no different than anyone else. Shakira Stewart has an overall goal of providing and spreading love, support, and education to children of the LGBTQ+ Community. Support the show

SHOW TOPIC25 Years of the SV Graduation Project: An Interview with Ms. Natalie GreenSPECIAL GUESTMs. Natalie Green, English teacher and Graduation Project CoordinatorNatalie Green is in her 18th year teaching at Seneca Valley Senior High School. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Slippery Rock University with teaching certification in secondary English, as well as a Master of Education in School Leadership from the University of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Green is a fellow of the National Writing Project and a member of Carlow University's Madwomen in the Attic writing workshop. At Seneca Valley, she serves on the English Curriculum Committee and the Graduation Project Coordination Team.IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEWThe components of the Graduation Project.The different pathways students can choose within the project.Types of Graduation Projects that have been done in the past.How mentors are involved with the Graduation Project.Student requirements of the Graduation Project.Benefits of the Graduation Project.

When adoptees search for their birth parents, it's the pursuit of identity. Where do I come from? Who gave birth to me? What is my medical history?   AYM guest, Jan Beatty, wanted to know her name – not the one given by her adoptive parents, but the name on her birth certificate. This quest began a decades-long search. An experience documented in her memoir, American Bastard. "When I met my birthmother, she was full of shame and was crying. We had very different agendas. She wanted to apologize and know that I had a good life, and I wanted to find out who my father was. It was so hard to get information from her...I'm not upset she gave me away; I was upset she wouldn't tell me my name." – Jan Beatty   Walls of Protection In the decades before Roe, unwed mothers relinquished their children under secrecy and shame; this pain carried through to the next generation. Jan's mother was a girl who went away, which meant finding her through the institutions that organized the adoption would be difficult. Locating her mother and father would be a test of perseverance and patience. "I had assembled huge walls of protection over the years to stay alive. An adoptee needs to have a strategy from a young age, whether conscious or not -- a way to manage this hole of abandonment, loss, and grief."  - Jan Beatty, excerpt from "American Bastard"   Being Saved Throughout her book and our conversation, Jan addresses the concept of an adopted child being "saved." This notion paints over the tremendous hurt central to the experience. As she explains, there can be gratitude for being adopted while acknowledging it's rooted in a broken maternal connection. "The cost for being adopted is compulsory gratitude. You are supposed to be very, very grateful. And that's another part of it; there is no room for questioning. There is no room for being unhappy about it. It's a primary, lifelong trauma that no one puts in those terms, or few people do."  – Jan Beatty   The Finding Identity and belonging are such an integral part of our existence. Jan's revelations surrounding her adoption are essential to understanding the intricacies of emotion for adoptees. Locating her birth parents allowed Jan to ask questions but does not resolve the pain; that is something an adoptee needs to repair on their own. "I would suggest they meet with them and see what their child has to say... everybody wants something different. I didn't want a family, and I didn't want birthdays and Christmas'; that's the last thing I wanted. But some people might want that. I would just say to listen and try to be open." – Jan Beatty To hear more from Jan Beatty and her story, download and listen to the episode.   Bio Jan Beatty's seventh book, American Bastard, won the Red Hen Nonfiction Award. The University of Pittsburgh Press published the Body Wars in 2020, and a new chapbook, Skydog, was just released by Lefty Blondie Press. In the New York Times, Naomi Shihab Nye said: Jan Beatty's new poems in “The Body Wars” shimmer with luminous connection, travel a big life and grand map of encounters. Beatty worked as a waitress, abortion counselor, and in maximum security prisons. For years, she directed Creative Writing, the Madwomen in the Attic workshops, and the MFA program at Carlow University.   Connect with Jan! Jan Beatty Website Red Hen Press - Jan Beatty Facebook - Jan Beatty  Twitter - Jan Beatty American Bastard - Amazon

This episode features Sarah Zeffiro, a Pittsburgh artist, educator, and community builder. An innovative educator and curriculum designer with 20 years' teaching experience in museums, schools, and community organizations, Zeffiro's many projects include designing educational, creative, and therapeutic spaces for all ages. Zeffiro is currently a studio art instructor and art gallery curator at Carlow University.  During the conversation we explore the centrality of art as a way of knowing and the importance of integrating the arts throughout curricula at all levels of education.  Zeffiro talks with passion about the use of color, space, and scale to create welcoming spaces where learning, healing, and love can flourish.  

In this episode, we resume our conversation with Dr. Sean Freeland, who joined the faculty at Carlow University in 2022. As part of his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Freeland taught one section of Creative Inquiry, the capstone course in the Masters of Education program. The three of us who host Speaking of Education have developed and taught this course for a number of years. We thought it would be interesting to hear Dr. Freeland's impressions of the course and its role in helping teachers to become scholar-practitioners. 

This episode features Keeley Baronak, PhD, Chair of Carlow University's Department of Education and Executive Director of the University's Campus School.  During our conversation, Dr. Baronak recounted a moment when an eighth-grade student admitted he couldn't read and the scribbles on the printed page had absolutely no meaning for him. This encounter set Dr. Baronak on a path of discovery, not just for the best practices for reading instruction, but also for an understanding of the science of learning. She infuses her passion for knowledge and caring for students in her work with undergraduate, graduate, and practicing teachers. “These are difficult times for the profession,” she says, “and we must think outside the narrow boxes we have constructed for our work with students.”  In the face of teacher shortages, many states are experimenting with alternatives to the traditional preparation and certification of teachers. “It's crucial,” she says, “that those of us in university teacher education programs reach out and work cooperatively with school districts to assure the availability of qualified and competent educators.”

“I've had letters from young Black girls saying ‘I now know this is possible,'” Carlow University's groundbreaking president Dr. Kathy Humphrey, tells “We Can Be” host Michelle Figlar, The Heinz Endowments' vice president of Learning.   As the first Black president in Carlow's nearly 100-year history, Dr. Humphrey brings a life-long love of teaching and a wealth of experience, including positions at the University of Pittsburgh and St. Louis University.   From playing school in her free time when she was a child to an ongoing belief that we must “treat teachers like the gold they are,” she has dedicated her professional life to helping students understand their true worth.  “It's important that students know: ‘You are somebody. Your dreams are possible,'” she says.   Renowned for her efforts to “build the whole student” through programs that foster leadership, communication, social and “real world skills,” Dr. Humphrey's dedication to young people comes naturally: She has 107 nieces and nephews, as well as twin sons of her own.   Dr. Humphrey believes in both the moral and financial importance of a progressive, equitable and diversity-focused higher education curriculum, and in the long-term benefits of mentoring students who are the first in their family to attend college.   “When you change the life of a first-time student, you are changing generations,” she says.   Experience her vibrant energy and learn about her inspiring, life-changing work in this episode of “We Can Be.”   This episode of “We Can Be” is hosted by Heinz Endowments Vice President of Learning Michelle Figlar, and produced by the Endowments, Josh Franzos and Tim Murray. Theme music by Josh Slifkin. Guest inquiries can be made to Scott Roller at sroller@heinz.org.

SHOW TOPIC"My baby is headed to kindergarten – now what?" Preparing for Kindergarten with Principal Ms. Kristen WhiteSPECIAL GUESTMs. Kristen White, Haine Elementary School Principal Ms. White is in her 28th year in education, with 17 years in administration. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Slippery Rock University, masters in Educational Leadership from Carlow University and is defending her dissertation in August 2022, to obtain her Doctorate in Special Education. IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEWThe best place for kindergarten parents to find informationTips for first day - academically and emotionallySupplementing school supplies Where to go with questions 

Joyce welcomes Kathy W. Humphrey, PhD, Carlow University's President, to the show. Dr. Humphrey will share the future she has in mind for the university under her leadership.

Joyce welcomes Kathy W. Humphrey, PhD, Carlow University's President, to the show. Dr. Humphrey will share the future she has in mind for the university under her leadership.

This episode features our conversation with Gina Ligouri about project-based learning. Ligouri is a well-respected, trailblazing educator from western Pennsylvania who was named Pennsylvania's Technology Innovator of the Year in 2020. She has earned degrees from Carlow University, Robert Morris University and Duquesne University where she studied English Literature, Instructional Technology, and Supervision/Curriculum Development, respectively. She currently chairs the English department at Montour High School and participates in her district's co-curricular, project-based learning courses. In April 2022 she was a featured presenter at the Western Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English (WPCTE) GET CONNECTED Conference. Her presentation was titled: Project vs. Project-Based Learning.   For a copy of Ligouri's presentation visit scholarpractitionernexus.com and click on S-P Library-PowerPoints. 

Inner Moonlight is the monthly poetry reading series for the Wild Detectives in Dallas. We make poetry magic on the second Wednesday of every month. We have returned to the Wild Detectives in person, but fret not, podcast fans! We will be releasing recordings of the live show every month for y'all. On 4/20/22, we featured poet Kim Nall! Kim Nall is a poet and educator from Dallas, Texas. She holds a BA in Communication Studies from the University of North Texas and is an MFA candidate at Carlow University, where she co-curates and co-emcees the Raising Our Voices Alumni Reading Series. Her work has appeared in Poetry Quarterly, Red Wheelbarrow, and at the Dallas Museum of Art. She was recently named a finalist for the Fingal Poetry Prize (2020) and a semifinalist for the Red Wheelbarrow Poetry Prize (2021). Presented by The Writer's Garret https://writersgarret.org/ www.logencure.com/innermoonlight

The Barrett Brief - Carlow University Continues To Give Catholics A Bad Name Here is what is happening today in the Brief.  First Carlow University Continues To Give Catholics A Bad Name Second The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check Next Middle-class citizens are coming to grips with their Constitution's death Third The return of Sarah Palin? As well as Pills are the next big abortion battleground Meanwhile Let's talk about 10 herbs that heal Finally don't forget the world famous "you gotta be kidding me" Our Readers And Listeners Keep Us In Print & On The Air! Click here to subscribe to The CRUSADE Channel's Founders Pass Member Service & Gain 24/7 Access to Our Premium, New Talk Radio Service. www.crusadechannel.com/go What Is The Crusade Channel? The CRUSADE Channel, The Last LIVE! Radio Station Standing begins our LIVE programming day with our all original CRUSADE Channel News hosted by award winning,  25 year news veteran Janet Huxley. Followed by LIVE! From London, “The Early Show with Fiorella Nash & Friends. With the morning drive time beginning we bring out the heavy artillery The Mike Church Show! The longest running, continual, long form radio talk show in the world at the tender age of 30 years young! Our broadcast day progresses into lunch, hang out with The Barrett Brief Show hosted by Rick Barrett “giving you the news of the day and the narrative that will follow”. Then Kennedy Hall and The Kennedy Profession drives your afternoon by “applying Natural Law to an unnatural world”!    The CRUSADE Channel also features Reconquest with Brother André Marie, The Fiorella Files Book Review Show, The Frontlines With Joe & Joe and your favorite radio classics like Suspense! and CBS Radio Mystery Theater. We've interviewed hundreds of guests, seen Brother Andre Marie notch his 200th broadcast of Reconquest; The Mike Church Show over 1500 episodes; launched an original LIVE! News Service; written and produced 4 Feature Length original dramas including The Last Confession of Sherlock Holmes and set sail on the coolest radio product ever, the 5 Minute Mysteries series! Combined with our best in the business LIVE! Coverage of every major political/cultural event of the last 6 years including Brexit, Trump's Election, Administration events, shampeachment, the CoronaDoom™, the 2020 Election and resulting Biden Regime's Coup d;'tat, January 6th Psy-op and now the attempt to make Russia and Vladimir Putin out as the new Hitler and his Germany. "When News Breaks Out, We Break In!" because we truly are:   The Last, Live, Radio Station, Standing.

Naomi Wood – The Confident Retirement Podcast with Kris Flammang Episode 048 Benefits abound! One administrator's take on what's trending. Featuring Naomi Wood, Benefits Specialist at Abt Associates.  Naomi G. Wood is a Benefits Specialist at Abt Associates, where she counsels employees and Abt's HR Staff on the various benefit plans offered at her organization.  Prior to her current role, Naomi spent 15 years working in various roles, ranging from Retirement Support Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Senior Financial Processor, Account Manager, Benefits Administrator, and Retirement Benefits Specialist. Naomi earned a B.S. in Business Management and Human Resource/IT Management from Carlow University and an MBA in Human Resource Management from Strayer University. She is enrolled in the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist course to earn her designation. Naomi has a talent for taking complex employee benefit issues, turning them into easy-to-understand language. We discuss: Comparing salary to what benefits are available to an employee. The complexity of the Affordable Cares Act. Doing extensive research to find the correct information for employees. Understanding Roth accounts. Get into the habit of saving for retirement and using automatic withdrawals from a paycheck. How FSA and HSA dollars work. Enjoy the show! Connect with Naomi: Website: https://www.abtassociates.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-wood-mba-3b291443/ Connect with Kris: Website: https://www.lpfadvisors.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-flammang-lpfadv/ Twitter: @kflammang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Her presence is magnetic!  You know the observation: “Some people brighten a room when they enter it; others when they leave.  Attitudes are contagious.  Is yours worth catching?”  Well, Dr. Kathy Humphrey lights things up!  What an energetic and charismatic leader that Carlow University has as their leader.  So, with all that said, how did she react when I told her 8-minutes into our interview that I forgot to hit record?  She let out a loud, deep belly laugh!  HA!  We were having such a comfortable and welcoming conversation that it simply slipped my mind.  Her smile, her laughter, her character are infectious.  It is no wonder that she has been so successful as she follows her calling of guiding and educating the next generation.  I hope you enjoy this edition of ‘Kevin Battle Goes One-On-One With: Dr. Kathy Humphrey, President of Carlow University.' (Photo credit: Carlow University) 

On this week's episode I speak to a dear friend of mine, Ms. Maura Bell. Maura and I first met back at Indiana University where we were partners together in the production of The Nutcracker. Since then, Maura has danced professionally with the St. Louis Ballet and completed her Master of Education from Carlow University. We talk about this transition from being a professional dancer to wanting to teach and inspire the mind's of the next generation. We also talk about how to develop a more positive mindset in today's dance world where we are taught to notice more of our imperfections. Maura is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom and I encourage everyone to follow her journey over on Instagram - @morahbora. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the show!

January is National Mentoring Month, and in honor of that, we have a special feature episode of Mentor Chat that you don't want to miss! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Gregg Behr to talk about strategies for creating atmosphere's of learning through Everyday Mentoring. In this episode, Gregg touches on Remake Learning Days, defines learning sciences, and shares a cool passion that sparked joy for him during the pandemic and thus inspired some young people in his neighborhood! As National Mentoring Month comes to a close, join us in conversation and reflect on the ways you are helping support the next generation of leaders and change-makers. Additional Resources: When You Wonder, You're Learning | http://whenyouwonder.org Remake Learning | https://remakelearning.org Thank you to Gregg Behr: Gregg Behr, executive director of The Grable Foundation, is a father and children's advocate whose work is inspired by his hero, Fred Rogers. For more than a decade, he has helped lead Remake Learning—a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007—to international renown. Formed in Rogers' real-life neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Remake Learning has turned heads everywhere from Forbes to the World Economic Forum for its efforts to ignite children's curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster justice and belonging in schools, libraries, museums, and more. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and also Duke University, Gregg holds honorary degrees from Carlow University and Saint Vincent College. He's an advisor to the Brookings Institution and the Fred Rogers Center, and has been cited by Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and the Disruptor Foundation as an innovator and thought leader. Credits: Hosted, written, and produced by Michelle Thomas & Ashley Wineland with The Mentoring Partnership of SWPA | www.mentoringpittsburgh.org Music is "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Bob got to the station a little later than usual this morning because his car was dead and he tried to play mechanic - Geno is back and man did we miss him - Mikey shared that he is going to start reading comic books then It took a weird turn - Steeeeeeeeelers!!! - There was a glitter attack in Florida - Kodak Black did not have sex at the Florida Panthers game - Bathtub sized toilets - Kanye is moving to Russia and hanging out with Antonio Brown in the bathroom - Woodle rage is happening - The Florida man who was caught with Olaf had his day in court - Thank you to our friends at Carlow University they are now the official sponsor of our Mikey and Bob Podcast

SHOW TOPICThe Season of Giving with Ms. Megan BonistalliSPECIAL GUESTMs. Megan Bonistalli, Seneca Valley Senior High School Art TeacherMegan Bonistalli is an art teacher at the Seneca Valley Senior High School and has been with the district since 2006. She performed her undergraduate studies at The Pennsylvania State University, where she received both a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ceramics and a Bachelor of Science degree in art education. Her Masters in Art Education was earned from Carlow University. Megan's love of clay led her to develop a Pottery and Ceramic Techniques Program for Seneca Valley, which she has taught exclusively since its inception. She currently serves as the National Honor Society Adviser, The Scholastic Art Awards Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Region, and the Mud Geeks Pottery Club sponsor.IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW•How Seneca Valley Foundation (SVF) funds extra needs in the classroom •Why the SVF donation was so valuable •How the donation impacted students •What teachers, parents, students and community members would benefit from knowing about SVF USEFUL INFORMATIONhttps://www.svsd.net/domain/1132

Jan Beatty is professor of English and director of creative writing at Carlow University, director of the Madwomen in the Attic writing workshops, and distinguished writer in residence of the Carlow University MFA program. Her fifth book, Jackknife: New and Selected Poems, won the 2018 Paterson Prize, and her memoir, American Bastard, won the 2019 Red Hen Nonfiction Award.American BastardRed Hen Press, 2021A World Without Books was created to help writers connect with readers during the pandemic. This Micro-Podcast provides authors a platform to share stories about writing, discuss current projects, and consider life without books. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you podcast.Without Books®, a division of Heritage Future, is an author-centric book initiative. Our resources support writers and we provide access to millions of books for readers around the world.

Kathy Humphrey is the exiting Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement and Chief of Staff at the University of Pittsburgh and current President of Carlow University. This insightful discussion with Humphrey explores many things, including the importance of developing values through real data and the potential dangers of internet hate. Listen to the full conversation here. To hear more exciting conversations on the relevance of ancient Jewish wisdom in tackling the most pressing of contemporary issues, please tune in on October 10th-14th, 2021 for the third Social Vision Conference. Check https://www.interconnectedness.net for upcoming details.

Petra Carlsson and Matt Baker conclude their conversation with Justin Pearl about turn-of-the-millenia psychonaut, philosopher, and mathematician Terence MCKenna. The conversation centers on McKenna's final interview given in 1999: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdEKhIk-8Gg Part 1: https://www.entheosdesigns.net/podcast/episode/8f99fe72/terence-mckenna-elven-eschatology-pt-1-with-justin-pearl-16 Justin Leavitt Pearl is the director of The Atkins Center for Ethics at Carlow University, the Discipleship and Youth Coordinator at Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, and a member of the experimental theology cooperative Steel City Theology. https://politicaltheology.com/author/jleavittpearl/ Music for this episode: Dangerous Data by Future Fate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QynurJR6Fo Nomad's Theme by Matt Baker: https://soundcloud.com/warmachinepodcast/nomads-theme

In this episode of War Machine, Petra Carlsson and Matt Baker speak with Justin Pearl about turn-of-the-millenia psychonaut, philosopher, and mathematician Terence MCKenna. The conversation centers on McKenna's final interview given in 1999: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdEKhIk-8Gg Justin Leavitt Pearl is the director of The Atkins Center for Ethics at Carlow University, the Discipleship and Youth Coordinator at Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, and a member of the experimental theology cooperative Steel City Theology. https://politicaltheology.com/author/jleavittpearl/ Music for this episode: Evangelikon by Metatron Omega: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsAkg6QN1Ss Dangerous Data by Future Fate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QynurJR6Fo Kyiv by Beau Diako: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgS3D78Brjs And Now I've Found You by Cocabona: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtBiz4H-HsQ Nomad's Theme by Matt Baker: https://soundcloud.com/warmachinepodcast/nomads-theme

“I like you exactly the way you are.” These are the words brought to life by beloved TV host, Fred Rogers, and seems to be exactly what children need to know and experience that they are valued and loved. As  culture has taken the time to pause and reflect on the powerful teachings of Mr. Rogers in the heavily consumed medium of television, the evidence in the neuroscience, learning, and developmental psychology shows how deeply effective his methodologies have been all along. With multiple documentaries, a bestselling biography, and a movie starring Tom Hanks, the world of child rearing and education has seen a Mister Rogers' renaissance over the past few years and it is time to take these lessons to heart.On this episode, authors of the book When You Wonder, You're Learning, Gregg Behr, executive director of The Grable Foundation and science and education writer Ryan Rydzewski discuss “the Fred method”, a blueprint left behind by Mr. Fred Rogers that honors the potential in every child to come into oneself. Pause, reflect and then respond is a primary lesson fervently put into practice by Mr. Rogers and also seems to be the practice that promotes executive function and self-agency in every child.About Gregg BehrGregg Behr, executive director of The Grable Foundation, is a father and children's advocate whose work is inspired by his hero, Fred Rogers. For more than a decade, he has helped lead Remake Learning—a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007—to international renown. Formed in Rogers' real-life neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Remake Learning has turned heads everywhere from Forbes to the World Economic Forum for its efforts to ignite children's curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster justice and belonging in schools, libraries, museums, and more. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and also Duke University, Gregg holds honorary degrees from Carlow University and Saint Vincent College. He's an advisor to the Brookings Institution and the Fred Rogers Center, and has been cited by Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and the Disruptor Foundation as an innovator and thought leader.About Ryan RydzewskiRyan Rydzewski is a writer whose science and education reporting has garnered several awards and fellowships. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he taught elementary school in south Louisiana before earning an MFA in nonfiction writing from Chatham University. As a freelancer, his magazine stories focus on everything from schools to space travel to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and his poems and other pieces appear in several journals. A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Ryan lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Jacqueline. Book: When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring KidsWebsites:https://www.whenyouwonder.orghttps://www.ryanrydzewski.comAbout Host, Sucheta KamathSucheta Kamath, is an award-winning speech-language pathologist, a TEDx speaker, a celebrated community leader, and the founder and CEO of ExQ®. As an EdTech entrepreneur, Sucheta has designed ExQ's personalized digital learning curriculum/tool that empowers middle and high school students to develop self-awareness and strategic thinking skills through the mastery of Executive Function and social-emotional competence.Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

    Two of Pittsburgh's kindest men, Ryan Rydzewski and Gregg Behr, join us to talk about what we love most: learning how to be better humans.  Their book, When You Wonder You're Learning, centers itself around America's favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers.  As Gregg's role model, Mister Rogers holds that title for so many others as well as holding a special place in countless people's hearts, including ours.  Fred's philosophies, use of science, and genuine kindness made him a safe and magical being.  So magical in fact, that everything he taught us, the blueprints he left for us, are more relevant now than ever before proving time holds no bounds on love.  So grab a cardigan (and possibly some tissues), cozy up, and listen in as we slow down long enough to embrace the lessons that have been laid in front of us for over 50 years.   Our Guests: Gregg Behr is a father, children's advocate, and director for the Grable Foundation whose work is inspired by his hero, Fred Rogers. For more than a decade, he has helped lead Remake Learning—a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007—to international renown. Formed in Rogers' real-life neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Remake Learning has turned heads everywhere from Forbes to the World Economic Forum for its efforts to ignite children's curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster justice and belonging in schools, libraries, museums, and more. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and also Duke University, Gregg holds honorary degrees from Carlow University and Saint Vincent College. He's an advisor to the Brookings Institution and the Fred Rogers Center, and has been cited by Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and the Disruptor Foundation as an innovator and thought leader.   Website: GreggBehr.com Twitter: @greggbehr Ryan Rydzewski is a writer whose science and education reporting has garnered several awards and fellowships. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he taught elementary school in south Louisiana before earning an MFA in nonfiction writing from Chatham University. As a freelancer, his magazine stories focus on everything from schools to space travel to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and his poems and other pieces appear in several journals. A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Ryan lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Jacqueline.   Website: RyanRydzewski.com Twitter: @RyanRydzewski     Get your tickets to our LIVE Show (either virtual or in person)! https://bit.ly/utipghtix Purchase a shirt here: humanunlimited.com  Be sure to use code UTI for 20% off of your order Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Enjoy a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: https://www.facebook.com/butiyogawithamy  

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Nithy Kasa reads her poem When the Time Comes Nithy Kasa is a Dublin based poet from the DR Congo. She was a guest poet for Carlow University's MFA Residency 2019, shortlisted for Red Line Book Festival and published in Writing Home: The New Irish Poets.

Georgia Hertz is a queer writer, musician, and artist from North Carolina. She has a B.A. in History from the College of Charleston, and is an MFA candidate in Creative Nonfiction from Carlow University. Her poems have previously appeared in Homology Lit and several are forthcoming in The Swamp and peculiar. When she's not following her creative pursuits she can be found teaching her dog how to swim. Follow her on all social media @thegeorgiamoon In this episode, Derek and Georgia discuss Georgia's music career, her recent self-titled EP, how to make a song from a poem, writing historical fiction, writing non-fiction about your family, and so much more. To buy and listen to Georgia's music, visit https://georgiamoon.bandcamp.com/ To find Georgia online, follow her at https://www.instagram.com/thegeorgiamoon/ or https://www.facebook.com/thegeorgiamoon

It all started on February 19th, 1968 when the first episode of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood aired. Little did we know that the simple sets, sweaters, sneakers, and little trolly were all made deliberately to foster a love of learning and wonder. In this episode, I’m talking to Mr. Rogers Super Fans, Greg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, who co-authored the book, When You Wonder You’re Learning – Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids. Both were raised in Pennsylvania, the home of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, and grew up watching and learning from him. In their work, as adults, they have taken the learnings from Fred Rogers and the science of learning to help guide us to raise kids with a love of learning, that lights them up. In this episode we talk about: ● How artful and sophisticated Mr. Rogers was in his show and teachings ● How we know more about the science of how people learn and what’s really important (Mr. Rogers was way ahead of his time!) ● When it comes to learning, how important it is for a child to be listened to, their need to feel physically and psychologically safe, and to feel loved and capable of loving ● The “Fred Method” for learning, which is Curiosity, Creativity, Communication and working together. ● Learning loss during the Pandemic and what learning is really important ● The power of wonder You can find Gregg and Ryan’s book, When you Wonder, You’re Learning, anywhere books are sold. For your copy of the first chapter of their book for free, go to www.parent-toolbox.com About Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski Gregg Behr is a father, children’s advocate, and director for the Grable Foundation whose work has drawn comparisons to his hero, Fred Rogers. For more than a decade, he has helped lead Remake Learning—a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007—to international renown. Formed in Rogers’ real-life neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Remake Learning has turned heads everywhere from Forbes to the World Economic Forum for its efforts to ignite children’s curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster justice and belonging in schools, libraries, museums, and more. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and also Duke University, Gregg holds honorary degrees from Carlow University and Saint Vincent College. He’s an advisor to the Brookings Institution and the Fred Rogers Center, and has been cited by Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and the Disruptor Foundation as an innovator and thought leader. Twitter: @greggbehr www.remakelearning.org Ryan Rydzewski is a writer whose science and education reporting has garnered several awards and fellowships. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he taught elementary school in south Louisiana before earning an MFA in nonfiction writing from Chatham University. As a freelancer, his magazine stories focus on everything from schools to space travel to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and his poems and other pieces appear in several journals. A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Ryan lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Jacqueline. Twitter: @ryanrydzewski www.ryanrydzewski.com Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!

This podcast introduces Cypress to our audience. Cypress is an ecosystem of learning and multi-media project developed by Passages & Prose, LLC. It is a network of individuals, creative content, culture, strategy and current themes, all of which have an impact on both the formal and informal learning practices that take place globally. With each Cypress podcast, a problem or situation is identified, discussed (reflected), options to resolve or heal are presented and resources (connections) provided. On a daily basis, news reports share information about traumatic events, its causes and effects. With the riot at the Capital and its aftermath, first responders have been very much a focus of the media. Individuals may consider that first responders are trained and prepared for such incidents. Individuals may not however consider that events of this magnitude might cause trauma to the first responders that ultimately affects mind, body and spirit. Our host, Dr. Sheila Gillespie Roth, is a professor and the Director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Carlow University. Her areas of expertise are Crisis Intervention and Trauma. Dr. Roth is a licensed clinical social worker in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has clinical training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. Our guest for this episode is Peggy Kearney. Peggy is an experienced licensed social worker with comprehensive responsibility in crisis intervention, disaster response, program design, development and implementation, finance and clinical supervision. The Resilient Minds podcast is sponsored by Passages & Prose, LLC. It is produced by: Lillie Leonardi and Chris Sichi. Music: Ocean Breeze by Ketsa

Today I talk with my dear friend, Tiffany Huff-Strothers as she shares how she was able to take her own power back by rediscovering herself after an abusive relationship. She walks us through her experience with homelessness and how establishing a dynamic morning routine and using the notion of "Being Famous at Home" helped her get through a difficult season. A bit more about Tiffany: Tiffany Huff-Strothers, also known as “The Bounce Back Guide” is a Wife, Mother, Christian Life Coach passionate about helping women rebuild their lives after setbacks. As Host of The Bounce Back Blueprint Podcast + Award-Winning Author, she is helping women bounce back and transform their lives daily. Tiffany is also CEO of When She Thrives, a community-based organization dedicated to empowering single mothers to move their families from poverty to prosperity through advocacy, education, personal and professional development. In 2017, she published two books: 30 Day Stay: A Story of Escaping Death, Healing From Heartbreak & Finding Hope in Homelessness, and EmpowerMoments for the Everyday Woman A 31 Day Devotional to Empower Your Womanhood. Additionally, through When She Thrives, she worked with dozens of single mothers to publish Scenes From A Single Mom Volumes I and II +III. Tiffany studied Communication + Professional Writing at Carlow University and Higher Education Management at The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Education. In her spare time, you can catch her in the stands cheering for her sons, curled up with a good book, or in the kitchen trying new recipes with her husband. Stay connected with Tiffany here: Website: www.tiffanyhuffexperience.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thetiffanyhuff Instagram: @thetiffanyhuff xoxo, Jessi This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: jessinshuraleff@gmail.com Web: www.jessishuraleff.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Nithy Kasa reads The Blouse. Nithy Kasa is a Dublin based poet from the DR Congo. She was a guest poet for Carlow University's MFA Residency 2019, shortlisted for Red Line Book Festival and published in Writing Home: The New Irish Poets. She’s read for Poetry Ireland, Ó Bhéal, RTE Poetry Programme, NUI Galway and the Royal Irish Academy

Nancy Krygowski is the author of The Woman in the Corner (University of Pittsburgh Press) which was named one of the top 100 (or so) books of poetry for 2020 by Library Journal. Her first book, Velocity, won the Agnes Lynch Starrett Prize from the University of Pittsburgh Press. Nancy teaches English to refugees and immigrants in addition to leading poetry workshops at Carlow University's Madwomen in the Attic writing program.

Join us on New Year's Eve as we celebrate the work of emerging writers from four graduate programs throughout northern Appalachia.Nathaniel Ricketts is a poet from Pittsburgh and a 5th-year student in the Penn State English department's BA/MA program in creative writing. He is currently working on his master's thesis, a chap-book length collection of poems focused on class struggle and environmental politics in the Rust Belt.Matthew Dougherty grew up in Ohio and is a third-year fiction student in the MFA program at West Virginia University. His stories have appeared or are forthcoming in Salamander, Sonora Review, and Crab Orchard Review, all as contest winners. He also enjoys writing and performing original songs under the artist name Matt Skerk.Arista Rawat Engineer is a poet and fiction writer whose work explores questions that arise from the confluence of worlds-modernity and tradition, language and culture, myth and literature. She is a first-year student at Chatham University's MFA program. She is from Pune, India and loves beingin Pittsburgh because she's always lived in places that begin with a "P"!Doralee Brooks lives in Pittsburgh and holds an MFA from Carlow University. Her poems have appeared in Voices from the Attic, Paterson Literary Review, Pittsburgh Poetry Review, and Dos Passos Review among others. Doralee's chapbook, When I Hold You Up to the Light, won the 2019 Cathy Smith Bowers Chapbook Contest published by Main Street Rag.As always, you can find books by WCONA writers on BookShop.com/shop/WCONA LIVE

Donna Dzurilla graduated with a BA in Professional Writing (minors in art, philosophy, and English Literature) and received the Excellence in Professional Writing Award from Carlow University. Her sculpture has appeared at the Pittsburgh Glass Center, BoxHeart and Panza galleries, Pittsburgh Technology Council shows, and featured in Urbanic 2: Catalyzing a Regional Economic Renaissance at the Pittsburgh International Airport. She was commissioned to create a public art piece for the 2010 Three Rivers Arts Festival by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Donna's monologues are a mainstay in Carlow University Theater's Practice Monologamy series and have been performed at Yinz Like Plays?!10 Minute Play Festival. A staged reading of her play, SCRAP, was performed in 2017 at the Henry Heymann Theatre at the University of Pittsburgh. Her creative nonfiction pieces have appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Currently working towards her MFA in Carlow University's Creative Writing Program with a concentration in fiction, Donna's short stories have been published in the Voices from the Attic anthology series, Rune, The Penny, and other publications. She is working on a novel set during the demise of the steel industry.

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Mpande Mwape grew up in the suburbs south of Pittsburgh. She is a graduate of Mt. Lebanon senior high school. She attended the community college of Allegheny, where she got her associate's degree in nurses. She went on to earn her bachelor's from California university and Masters in Nursing educating and leadership from Carlow University. In many ways, she has followed the path taken by so many except for one detail: her journey to American citizenship. Mpande Mwape is a nurse leader with a bright future ahead of her. She is currently working at one of the leading health systems, UPMC as a Senior Clinician. In this interview, we will learn more about her journey through nursing school and her experience climbing the career ladder

Anne is the owner/artist of Cards by Anne, an inspirational greeting card company founded in 1986. Anne's cards, hand-designed in calligraphy and ink, are available online (cardsbyanne.com) and hundreds of stores. For fourteen years, Anne taught “Cross-Cultural Understanding of Religious Meaning” at Carlow University; for seven years, she taught courses ranging from Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Nutrition, to World Religions and Ethics at a local community college. Her new book, “Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul, was published by Loyola Press in October. Currently, Anne is a frequent lecturer and retreat leader, presenting topics that combine neuroscience, positive psychology, and spirituality to groups across the US and Australia. A former Division 1 athlete, Anne teaches a weekly yoga class at a local retreat center and enjoys biking and hiking. Show notes: (00:04:16) What is Anne's Background? (00:06:57) Combining Science with Christian Religion (00:10:23) Creating frameworks for others to build off (00:11:49) Placebo effect (00:12:46) Cornerstone habit (00:15:42) Reframing activities to make it more approachable (00:17:57) Habit Stacking (00:19:20) Technologies impact on us (00:21:42) Shinrin Yoku - Forest Bathing (00:23:11) Awe Walks (00:25:01) Nasal Breathing - Andrew Huberman (00:26:45) Nature to help refocus or when feeling overwhelmed (00:28:59) My Octopus Teacher (00:32:23) How light affects the brain (00:34:57) The health of the forest (00:37:45) How do you know where to put your focus? (00:38:52) Advice to young people (00:41:33) Generalization (00:46:34) Enthusiasm (00:47:21) Creativity (00:50:22) Expanding on meditation (00:51:43) Training the brain (00:59:22) Favorite books (01:00:48) A belief or behavior that has most improved your life? (01:01:42) If you had a giant billboard what would it say? (01:01:58) Where to connect with Anne? For more content head to our website - https://feedingcuriosity.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feedingcuriosity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feedingcuriosity/support

Harriet L. Schwartz, PhD, is professor in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Carlow University in Pittsburgh. Dr. Schwartz’s scholarly interests include teaching as relational practice and teaching and emotion. She is the author of Connected Teaching: Relationship, Power, and Mattering in Higher Education (Stylus, 2019). She also addresses issues such as racism, sexism, and homophobia through non-academic venues such as Public Source and Medium. Dr. Schwartz serves as Lead Scholar for Education as Relational Practice and on the interim leadership team for the International Center for Growth in Connection, a group focused on promoting Relational Cultural Theory and related research and practice. In addition, Dr. Schwartz mentors doctoral students at Antioch University where she earned her PhD in Leadership and Change. She will join the Antioch faculty full-time in summer 2021. For more information about Harriet’s work, please visit: www.harrietschwartz.com

This episode of the Rattlecast is a pre-recorded broadcast of our conversation with Jan Beatty this June, which appeared in issue #69 of Rattle magazine. Jan Beatty’s sixth book, The Body Wars, will be published in fall 2020 by the University of Pittsburgh Press. She is the winner of the Red Hen Nonfiction Award for her memoir, American Bastard, forthcoming in 2021. Jackknife: New and Collected Poems (2018 Paterson Prize) was named by Sandra Cisneros on LitHub as her favorite book of 2019, and The Switching/Yard was listed by Library Journal as one of “30 New Books That Will Help You Rediscover Poetry.” The Huffington Post called her one of ten “advanced women poets for required reading.” Her poem “Shooter” was featured in a paper delivered in Paris by scholar Mary Kate Azcuy: “Jan Beatty’s ‘Shooter,’ A Controversy For Feminist & Gender Politics.” Beatty’s other books include Red Sugar, Boneshaker, and Mad River, winner of the Agnes Lynch Starrett Prize, all published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. She is winner of the Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry, a Discovery/The Nation Prize finalist, recipient of a $10,000 Artist Grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation, and a $15,000 Creative Achievement Award in Literature from the Heinz Foundation. For many years, Beatty worked as a waitress, as an abortion counselor, and in maximum security prisons. She directs creative writing and the Madwomen in the Attic Workshops at Carlow University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is Distinguished Writer in Residence in the MFA program. For more information, visit: www.janbeatty.com Because this is a pre-recorded broadcast, there is no open mic this week. Next Week's Prompt: Write a concrete poem (a poem that takes a particular shape on the page). The content of the poem should have a connection to the shape. The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Periscope, then becomes an audio podcast.

Light does not mean positive and dark does not mean negative, they simply represent opposites, or polarities. When we learn to harmonize between these polarities of both light and dark, we become “conscious” bringing more awareness to how we use our minds, to our behaviors and actions in the world and how our actions affect everything in the beautiful, intricate web of the world.My beautiful guest Taheera, is a Spiritual Alchemist, Clinical Trained Therapist and Medicine Woman who helps people get to the next level of their spiritual evolution by helping them face their shadows and transmit pain. She’s certified as a EMDR/Trauma Specialist, Reiki Master, Angel Healer, Akashic Record Practioner, Past Life Regression Therapist. Kambo Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and has a M.S. in Human Services/ Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and a M.S. in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. She has been practicing in the mental health field/ addiction field for over 20 years and alchemizes Metaphysics. Clinical and Shamanic healing modalities. Contact Taheera:IG: @taheera_maatWebsite: https://corewellnessresourcecenter.com/ If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Follow me on:IG: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.adey/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/adeychekolFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/i.am.adey/Website: https://adeychekol.com/Love you Beautiful Souls!

Carlow University started its Social Justice Institute to become a leader in advancing an inclusive and just society through education and informed practice. We welcome Ryan S. Scott, Executive Director of the Social Justice Institute at Carlow University, to give us more information on the institute and how recent events have made its purpose absolutely critical. The mission of the Social Justice Institutes at Carlow University is to provide access to under-represented groups and to close educational, socio-economic and leadership gaps, particularly those that disproportionately affect women.

Today, our guest is part of a powerhouse wife and husband real estate team who has been able to blend real estate with a holistic approach to life. Joining us is Pam Blair, the broker and owner of YogaBug Real Estate in Portland, Oregon. Pam offers a comprehensive plan that focuses on achieving the client's goals while keeping the mind, body, and spirit in balance!   In this episode, join Pam and I as we discuss Pam's journey from the Midwest, through the Southwest, and how she ultimately ended up in Oregon. We discuss Portland, Pittsburg, and how Pam has been able to create a thriving community around the things she loves. Listen in to hear how Pam has integrated all of her passions into one cohesive business!     Top Takeaways:    Pam Blair's Advice for New Agents "My one piece of advice would probably be more than one word for sure. It would be learning the basics. Practice them over and over again because professional basketball players still continue to dribble the ball, right? Never stop practicing the basics and work hard."   "Both yoga and real estate allow me to tap into all of those just all of those interests, passions, and all those aptitudes. So, I feel extremely fortunate to do what I do in this life."  – Pam Blair [8:28]   "I want to cultivate clients that I not only like working with, but I love working with because this is my life and my time. It's how I spend my energy-- and I give everything I don't know how to give anything less than everything. I'm at a point in my career that every single person that I work with is not nice, they're great. I believe that by taking that step to be who I am and putting it out there that that has brought that to me, and it's an enormous gift." – Pam Blair [24:56]     Episode Notes:    Joining us today is Pam Blair, a broker, and owner at YogaBug Real Estate. Pam shares a fascinating story that has brought her all over the country. In this episode, Pam discusses how she can take all of her passions and combine them into a very successful real estate business.   Originally from a small town outside of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Pam Blair shares her love for the Steelers as well as debunking a common old myth of the city. Pam Blair attended Carlow University, where she double majored in Biology and Psychology. When attending, she was on the pre-medicine track, but after graduation decided she did not want to be a doctor. Instead, she landed a job with a research team in the field of social psychology, where she spent seven years interviewing young women who had breast cancer.   At the age of thirty, Pam found herself at a turning point in her life and realized it was time for a change. After traveling to New Mexico yearly to attend a stone carving symposium as she was an artist, she found it to be very transformational. She realized her life was changing, and she had some hard decisions to make. When on the plane back to Pittsburg, she realized that she was going back to Pittsburg to tell everyone goodbye.   Pam Blair quit her job, got a divorce, and got in her car to drive across the country to live in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She met her new husband there and was looking for a niche business to start and landed on a window-washing business that saw a 25% increase every year. Pam eventually went to Portland, Oregon, to visit the naturopathic school and spent three days in the city.   When Pam and her husband returned home, they could not get Portland out of there mind and decided to move there in 2004. Pam's best friend soon got her into real estate as she was a very successful real estate agent. Within one month of being in Portland, she became a real estate agent and was later joined by her husband in 2011.   Pam Blair found a way to combine being a realtor and yoga instructor branding the company to be YogaBug Real Estate after wanting to serve her yoga community...

Coronavirus has now spread to more than 100 countries, representing two-thirds of the world’s population . In Pittsburgh, large events are being canceled; college classes are moving online; and everyone’s taking extra long to wash their hands. Helping explain the headlines this week from the WESA newsroom: Sarah Boden , health and science reporter Ariel Worthy , government and accountability reporter Katie Blackley , digital producer currently covering coronavirus All of the positive cases are currently in the eastern part of the state in Bucks, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike and Wayne counties. No cases have been confirmed in Allegheny County. Carnegie Mellon University , the University of Pittsburgh , Duquesne University , Chatham University , Carlow University , and Robert Morris University announced they are switching all classes to online instruction as the schools prepare for a possible spread of COVID-19 . ​Mayor Bill Peduto said Pittsburgh will

We had the chance to sit down with Bill today to discuss his dark past of drug and alcohol abuse, which started when he was only 12 years old. After many issues with himself and the law throughout the years, Bill has found fitness (especially here at UF) as a saving grace, while also being a professor at Carlow University in the Department of Social Work.

Loleda I. Moman native of Pittsburgh, PA  is a wife of 23 years to Sean Moman, Sr and together they have two children. She is a recent author, “ Lives Restored By Grace From Tragedy to Triumph”.  For the past 17 years, she served in ministry as Director of Care Connections Ministries serving men and women in the community with social, emotional, physical and spiritual need. Loleda is now employed with AHN - Forbes Hospital as a medical Social Worker as of June 2019. In addition, Loleda continues to serve the community as Democratic Committeewoman. Her passion as a Social Worker continues to flourish as she strives for excellence in Christ. She obtained her Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Carlow University, 2010; her Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership from Point Park University, 2014 and her Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Pittsburgh, 2018. Loleda I. Moman, MA,MSW

Joy Katz, a poet and writer, studied at Ohio State, Washington University in St. Louis, and Stanford. Katz worked as a graphic designer before beginning to write poems. She teaches in Carlow University’s ongoing Madwomen in the Attic workshops for women and serves as a thesis advisor in Chatham University’s MFA program. She is also an editor-at-large for Copper Nickel. In 2015, Katz co-founded the activist art collective Ifyoureallyloveme with theater director and humanitarian activist Cynthia Croot. Artists in the group use word, music, and performance, combined with pro-beauty and anti-racist strategies, to make art in Pittsburgh and other cities. Katz participated in choosing the winners of the Ragan Poetry Contest at Saint Vincent College in 2011.Joy Katz interacts with her audience and gives powerful insight into her writing style, then answers questions from the audience while she reads from her book The Garden Room as well as from multiple poems.

This episode focus is on the subject of Trauma, and its effects to mind, body and spirit. And once again, we welcome June Faust Esser and Dr. Sheila Roth to the table.   June Esser is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist with 36 years of experience working in a variety of mental health and wellness settings.    She is currently in private practice in East Deer Township, Pennsylvania, treating individuals, couples, and families. Her practice focus offers healing opportunities as it relates to trauma and life adversity.   Dr. Sheila Gillespie Roth is a professor in the Department of Social Work at Carlow University located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She teaches courses such as: Case Management, Families, Social Work with Groups, Theories and Methods of Practice, Crisis Intervention, and about Death and Dying.     Dr. Roth has conducted research on work family fit in public safety; ethical dilemmas in end of life care settings; trauma informed care in residential settings; and more recently she has participated in research projects exploring vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue in crisis workers.   I Believe! Do You?   #ruintuit #Angels #Divine #spirit #intuition  

This episode focus is on Trauma and how it affects the balance of mind, body and spirit.   With the recent horrific event at the Tree of Life Synagogue, surviving family members, first responders, medical professionals and the Pittsburgh community have been directly affected by the heinous acts.   The entire community is now forced to develop new ways of coping and living. Compassionate care will take on a whole new meaning.   June Esser MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist   June Esser is a practitioner with 36 years of experience working in a variety of mental health and wellness settings.  She is currently in private practice in East Deer Township, Pennsylvania, treating individuals, couples, and families.  Her practice focus offers healing opportunities as it relates to trauma and life adversity.     Dr. Sheila Gillespie Roth is a professor in the Department of Social Work at Carlow University located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   She teaches courses such as: Case Management, Families, Social Work with Groups, Theories and Methods of Practice, Crisis Intervention, and about Death and Dying, and her research interests lie in several areas of practice.     Dr. Roth has conducted research on work family fit in public safety; ethical dilemmas in end of life care settings; trauma informed care in residential settings; and more recently she has participated in research projects exploring vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue in crisis workers.   She is actively involved with several regional public safety services.

I've noticed that "mid-major" city's like Indianapolis, Nashville, Milwaukee, (among many others) have embraced the start-up culture. This past weekend, I got to work with some great college students at Carlow University in Pittsburg. While I was there I met several other young entrepreneurs and team members of smaller startups. Most agree: we wish we had "found" this culture when we were in high school. So- how can we foster relationships between the startups and school?

Episode 140 is Scott Sampy. Scott and I go way back to our days at Zepfel Ambulance. We almost went to nursing school together. He did and I went to work for the City of Pittsburgh. Scott is currently the Administrator of Vidant EastCare, the 5 helicopter, 22 ambulance medical transport division at Vidant Medical Center, which is the only level one trauma center in eastern North Carolina. Scott has more than 40 years of clinical, leadership, and educational experience in the air medical and ground transport industry. A western Pennsylvania native, Scott began his career as an EMT then Paramedic and RN and later received a BA degree in Legal Studies from the University of Pittsburgh and a Masters of Management and Technology degree from Carlow University. After finishing nursing school he worked at the WVU and UPMC Presbyterian Hospital emergency departments, then became a flight nurse at STAT MedEvac. In addition to his professional career, in his spare time, Scott has volunteered as a firefighter at several fire departments, rising to the rank of Chief at the Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Department in Pennsylvania. Scott discusses his career, his first day as a flight medic, and ins and outs of the air ambulance industry. We had fun catching up.

In this episode, you’ll hear a talk by Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, on leadership through service. If I had to sum up who Laura Ellsworth is, I would say that she is the definition of a world changer. Before Laura spoke at our breakfast, I sent her a list of leadership challenges that I’ve collected from the leaders in our L3 community. She looked them over and said that she would cover every single one of the challenges in her 30 minute talk. She did! In her talk, you’ll hear Laura share 5 stories that changed her life and could have a huge impact on yours. Enjoy! To see the notes and ways to connect with Laura Ellsworth, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode145. Laura Ellsworth’s Bio: Laura Ellsworth is Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, spearheading the Firm’s rule of law initiatives around the world. In her litigation practice, she has handled landmark public nuisance cases, multijurisdictional product liability matters, the largest health care bankruptcy of its time, and nationwide qui tam cases. Laura’s commercial litigation work repeatedly has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers, and Super Lawyers, and she was named one of Pennsylvania’s top female litigators by the Legal Intelligencer. She served on the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and in 2013-2014 was co-chair of the Federal Judicial Selection Committee for the Western District of Pennsylvania. She served as Partner-in-Charge of the Pittsburgh Office from 2003 to 2015. Laura is active in civic and community affairs, serving on the board and executive committee of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and chair of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Youth Policy Council, vice-chair of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board, and past chair of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council. She was named by Governor Rendell as one of the Top Businesswomen in Pennsylvania and was appointed by Governor Corbett to serve on the boards of the Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education, the Pennsylvania Council on Privatization and Innovation, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. She also serves on the boards of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (leading their $100 million global campaign), Imani Christian Academy, the Heinz History Center, F.N.B Corporation, Waynesburg University, The Duquesne Club, the McCune Foundation, and the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics. She previously served on the boards of the Pennsylvania Economy League, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Neighborhood Legal Services. She also serves on many advisory boards, including A+ Schools and the Chatham Center for Women in Politics. Laura has taught law classes in inner-city schools and conducted two Lawyers Without Borders programs in Nairobi, Kenya, before lawyers, prosecutors, and judges. Laura’s civic contributions have been recognized in the 2013 CCAC Educational Foundation Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2013 ATHENA Award, the 2014 Pittsburgh Business Times BusinessWomen First Award, the 2014 Pennsylvania Diversity Council’s Most Powerful & Influential Women Award, the 2016 Carlow University’s Women of Spirit Award, the 2016 Legal Intelligencer‘s Lifetime Achievement Award, and named a 2017 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America. In 2015 she was named #20 among the 50 Most Powerful People in Pittsburgh. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In this episode, you'll hear our Q&A Session with Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives. Our community asked Laura the following questions: How do you narrow down your causes that your passionate about to know what to focus on? You've carved your own path, how did you do that and not live in the shadow of your dad's success? What advice do you have for women who are in the workplace and raising a family? Who are you a Doctor Bob for? How do you try to be a Doctor Bob to them? What causes are you passionate about and how we can get behind them? As a leader with your influence, why do you take what may seem like small opportunities like this to speak at events like this? This was one of the best talks you've ever given! How can we pray for you? You'll love this! If you haven't listened to Laura's talk, it is a must-listen to episode! You can listen at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode145 To see the notes and ways to connect with Laura Ellsworth, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode146. Laura Ellsworth’s Bio: Laura Ellsworth is Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, spearheading the Firm’s rule of law initiatives around the world. In her litigation practice, she has handled landmark public nuisance cases, multijurisdictional product liability matters, the largest health care bankruptcy of its time, and nationwide qui tam cases. Laura’s commercial litigation work repeatedly has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers, and Super Lawyers, and she was named one of Pennsylvania’s top female litigators by the Legal Intelligencer. She served on the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and in 2013-2014 was co-chair of the Federal Judicial Selection Committee for the Western District of Pennsylvania. She served as Partner-in-Charge of the Pittsburgh Office from 2003 to 2015. Laura is active in civic and community affairs, serving on the board and executive committee of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and chair of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Youth Policy Council, vice-chair of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board, and past chair of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council. She was named by Governor Rendell as one of the Top Businesswomen in Pennsylvania and was appointed by Governor Corbett to serve on the boards of the Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education, the Pennsylvania Council on Privatization and Innovation, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. She also serves on the boards of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (leading their $100 million global campaign), Imani Christian Academy, the Heinz History Center, F.N.B Corporation, Waynesburg University, The Duquesne Club, the McCune Foundation, and the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics. She previously served on the boards of the Pennsylvania Economy League, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Neighborhood Legal Services. She also serves on many advisory boards, including A+ Schools and the Chatham Center for Women in Politics. Laura has taught law classes in inner-city schools and conducted two Lawyers Without Borders programs in Nairobi, Kenya, before lawyers, prosecutors, and judges. Laura’s civic contributions have been recognized in the 2013 CCAC Educational Foundation Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2013 ATHENA Award, the 2014 Pittsburgh Business Times BusinessWomen First Award, the 2014 Pennsylvania Diversity Council’s Most Powerful & Influential Women Award, the 2016 Carlow University’s Women of Spirit Award, the 2016 Legal Intelligencer‘s Lifetime Achievement Award, and named Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

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The murals in the United States Post Office and Courthouse on Grant Street are pretty hard to get to. There’s security, now, unlike when the Department of Treasury’s Section of Painting and Sculpture commissioned the three works in 1934. Two of the octogenerian paintings survive on the 8 th floor; one disappeared. That’s the thing about murals, said Sylvia Rhor, associate professor of art history at Carlow University. They’re large, but they’re not immune to time’s vagaries. They can go missing, be discarded or painted over. “Some of the styles are outdated. Some of the topics don’t seem to fit with the community, so sometimes they’re painted over for that reason. Some of them are offensive. Some of the buildings were destroyed so some murals were lost. Many murals were lost,” she said. The murals Rhor referred to were part of a vast national output in the 1930s and commissioned by a number of agencies created by the federal government, the most famous of which was the Works Progress

Special Guest: Susan Vierczhalek, MD, FAAP, FABM, IBCLC is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics New York University School of Medicine and is the medical director of the Bellevue newborn nursery, and of the Bellevue Breastfeeding Program and co-director of the high-risk newborn follow-up program.  She serves as the American Academy of Pediatrics New York Chapter 3 Breastfeeding Coordinator, Chair of the New York State Breastfeeding Coalition and Vice-chair of the New York City Breastfeeding Leadership Council.  She is a Fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Special Guest: Karen Hylton-McGuire has been a Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) nurse for over 35 years.  She received her BSN from Carlow University in Pittsburgh and her MS in nursing education from Adelphi University on Long Island.  She is currently pursuing her PhD at Molloy College on Long Island.  Ms. Hylton-McGuire is certified in Neonatal Nursing and is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant.  She initiated the lactation program at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, and is currently the Lactation Educator at Winthrop University Hospital. Ms. Hylton-McGuire is the recipients of the 2010 Nurse of Excellence Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council, Healthcare Heroes Nurse Educator. Both women are on the board of the NY State Breast Feeding Coalition.  

Joyce welcomes Dr. Suzanne Mellon, President of Carlow University since July 2013 to the show. Dr. Mellon comes to Carlow University from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, where she had served as Executive Vice President and Professor since 2009. She will discuss her mission and goals for Carlow University during her tenure. In particular, she will discuss her continued commitment to students with disabilities.

Jan Beatty's fourth full-length book, The Switching/Yard, was published by the University of Pittsburgh Press in 2013.  Library Journal named it one of ...30 New Books That Will Help You Rediscover Poetry. Beatty’s poem, "Youngest Known Savior," from The Switching/Yard, was chosen for the 2013 edition of the Best American Poetry. Other books include Red Sugar, finalist for the 2009 Paterson Poetry Prize; Boneshaker, finalist, Milton Kessler Award; and Mad River, winner of the Agnes Lynch Starrett Prize—all published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. A limited edition chapbook, Ravage, was published by Lefty Blondie Press in 2012. Another chapbook, Ravenous, won the 1995 State Street Prize.  She directs the creative writing program at Carlow University, where she runs the Madwomen in the Attic writing workshops and teaches in the MFA program.

Joyce welcomes chair of the Carlow University Board of Trustees, George Pry and vice-chair Michele Atkins to the show. Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic masters university which prepares students for leadership and compassionate service in their professional and personal life. The student population of approximately 2,200 is culturally diverse and contains traditional and nontraditional students; more than half are first generation. Among the topics discussed will be the university's commitment to providing educational opportunities for people with disabilities.

This is a message Doug spoke at the Pittsburgh Service Summit at Carlow University on April 4th, 2012. In this message, Doug focuses on the decision to have a plan for personal growth! Personal growth isn't an option for leaders. Listen to this to learn why you need a personal growth plan and how to develop a personal growth plan for you! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

Joyce welcomes Sister Sheila Carney, Special Assistant to the President for Mercy Heritage and Service to the show. Sister Carney will be discussing the 180th anniversary of the Sisters of Mercy, founders of Carlow University.

Dr. Cianciarulo is an Assistant Professor at Carlow University that teaches General Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Science Teaching for Elementary Education Majors, Anatomy and Physiology She received her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Cianciarulo's research interests involve bioremediation, the design of microorganisms to biodegrade environmental contaminants, and fungal contamination in building. She is also interested in gene regulation and expression in cells. Join us as we bring her back for a full hour to discuss all these issue and more on IAQ Radio.

Dr. Cianciarulo is an Assistant Professor at Carlow University that teaches General Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Science Teaching for Elementary Education Majors, Anatomy and Physiology She received her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Cianciarulo's research interests involve bioremediation, the design of microorganisms to biodegrade environmental contaminants, and fungal contamination in building. She is also interested in gene regulation and expression in cells. Join us as we bring her back for a full hour to discuss all these issue and more on IAQ Radio.

Joining Joyce is Dr. Mary Hines, President of Carlow University. In addition to Dr. Hines' impressive academic leadership background, she has a very strong relationship to the community personally and professionally. Tune in as Joyce and Dr. Hines discuss the mission, vision and goals of Carlow University, a Catholic liberal arts university.