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Welcome to our Saint Patrick's Day Lit for Christmas party of Season Five!In this episode, Marty and Beth get bombed on Bailey's Mint Mudslides and discuss "Christmas Morning" by Irish writer Frank O'Connor.   BONUS POINTS:  Take a shot every time Beth makes a seuxal innuendo. CAUTION: You WILL get very drunk.SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENTBailey's Mint Mudslide:Ingredients:Two shots original Bailey's Irish CreamOne shot Creme de Menthe SyrupOne shot Vanilla CreamerHershey's Chocolate Syrup1 cup of ice1 Hershey's kissDirections:In a blender, put ice, Bailey's Irish Cream, Creme de Menthe, and Vanilla Creamer. Blend well.Drizzle sides of glass with Hershey's Chocolate Syrup.Pour blended mixture into drizzled glass.Add Hershey's kiss, if desired.Non-Alcoholic Directions:Substitute two scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream for the Bailey's Irish Cream and Creme de Menthe. Eliminate the ice. Double the Vanilla Creamer (2 shots) to thin the mixture. Lit for Christmas Party Hosts:Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published two poetry collections, The Mysteries ofthe Rosary from Mayapple Press and A Bigfoot Bestiary and Other Wonders from Modern History Press .  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com).  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting.Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education.  She hasworked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier.  Currently, she works in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband.Music for this episode:"Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay."A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay.Other music in the episode:The Dubliners. "Whiskey in the Jar." More of the Hard Stuff. Major Minor, 1968.A Christmas Carol sound clips from:The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore.This month's Christmas lit:O'Connor, Frank.  "Christmas Morning." Collected Short Stories. New York, Knopf, 1981.

Welcome to our Black History Month Lit for Christmas party!In this episode, Marty and Beth sip Blue Eyes and discuss Toni Morrison's novel The Bluest Eye.   BONUS POINTS:  Take a shot every time you hear Beth make a bad pun. CAUTION: You WILL get very drunk.SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT:The Blue Eye Ingredients:·     2 shots Vodka·     1 shot Blue Curacao ·     3 shots Baja Blast Mountain Dew·     1 shot white cranberry juice·     3 or 4 whole blueberriesDirections:1.     Gently mix vodka, Blue Curacao, Baja Blast Mountain Dew, white cranberry juice to a shaker over ice.2.     Strain into martini glass.3.     Add three or four whole blueberries for garnish.Directions for Non-Alcoholic The Blue Eye Recipe Follow same directions as above, eliminating vodka and Blue Curacao. Increase amount of Baja Blast Mountain Dew to 4 shots and white cranberry juice to 2 shots.Lit for Christmas Party Hosts:Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. He has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms as U.P. Poet Laureate, and has published the poetry collections The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press and A Bigfoot Bestiary and Other Wonders from Modern History Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com). Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education.  She hasworked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier.  Currently, she works in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature withher loving husband.Music for this episode:"Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay."A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay.Other music in the episode:UB40. "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain." Getting Over the Storm. Virgin/Universal, 2 September, 2013.A Christmas Carol sound clips from:The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore.This month's Christmas lit:Morrison, Toni.  The Bluest Eye. New York, Penguin Group, 1970.

Yes, we are back, Lit for Christmas party goers! Bigger and better. Apologies for our long hiatus. Life became quite complicated last year, and we had to put quite a few things on hold. However, we are here and ready to Christmas party again! In this episode, Marty and Beth imbibe in Peppermint Patties and discuss Dave Barry's The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Miracle Christmas Dog. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Peppermint Patty (courtesy of https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/hot-peppermint-patty-cocktail/) Ingredients Mug of you favorite hot chocolate 3 shots of Peppermint Schnapps Marshmallows or whipped cream (if you prefer) Directions Make your mug of hot chocolate (we used Swiss Miss) Three shots of Peppermint Schnapps (use mint or peppermint extract for non-alcoholic version) Lit for Christmas Party Hosts Marty has a Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms as U.P. Poet Laureate, and has published two poetry collections, The Mysteries of the Rosasy from Mayapple Press and A Bigfoot Bestiary and Other Wonders from Modern History Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing, visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com). Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education. She was worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier. Currently, she words in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H., used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: Osmond, Donny. "Puppy Love." Portrait of Donny. MGM, 27 May, 1972. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Barry, Dave. The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Miracle Christmas Dog. New York. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.

Kari Minter is the creator and founder of KariMinter.com, where she writes and creates resources to help women cultivate a deeper walk with God. In addition, she works for the Baptist Convention of Iowa as a church planters' spousal advocate. Kari earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Secondary Education from the University of Northern Iowa and a Masters in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to her writing and teaching, she is a mom to three kids and a wife to Brent, the lead pastor of Keystone Church of Ankeny.        

Welcome to our Valentine's Day Lit for Christmas party of Season Four! In this episode, Marty and Beth guzzle down Love Martinis and discuss Seven Stories of Christmas Love by Dr. Love himself, Leo Buscaglia.  BONUS POINTS:  Take a shot every time you hear our 15-year-old son in the background.  CAUTION: You WILL get very drunk. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Love Martini (courtesy of https://picturetherecipe.com/recipes/valentines-special-love-martini-cocktail/) Ingredients: · 1/2 shot Malibu Rum (Substitute Coconut Cream for non-alcoholic version) · 1/2 shot Peach Schnapps (Substitute Peach Nectar for non-alcoholic version) · 1/2 shot Vodka (Substitute (Substitute Strykk Not Vodka for non-alcoholic version) · 3 shots Cranberry Juice · 2 strawberries, for garnish (optional) · A wedge of lime (optional) · Sugar to rim the glass (optional) Directions: 1. To make strawberry hearts for garnish, cut a small "v" to remove the stem of the strawberry. Then cut it into slices. 2. Rim martini glass with sugar (optional).  Use a lime/lemon wedge along the rim of the glass to get it wet and dip the glass in a plate with sugar. 3. Gently mix the Malibu Rum, Peach Schnapps, Vodka, and Cranberry Juice together in a shaker over ice and pour it into the prepared glass. 4. Garnish your love martini with a couple strawberry hearts and a strawberry on the rim. Directions for Non-Alcoholic Love Martini Recipe Follow same directions as above, eliminating, substituting Coconut Cream, Peach Nectar, and Strykk Not Vodka for Malibu Rum, Peach Schnapps, and Vodka. Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm.  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education.  She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier.  Currently, she works in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: Bieber, Justin. "Christmas Love." Under the Mistletoe. RBMG/Island Def Jam Music Group, 1 November, 2011. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Buscaglia, Leo.  Seven Stories of Christmas Love. New York, William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1987.

Welcome to our first Lit for Christmas party of Season Four! In this episode, Marty and Beth partake in a little drink called the Frodo and talk about the creator of Middle Earth, J. R. R. Tolkien, and his book Letters from Father Christmas, in celebration of what would have been Tolkien's 132nd birthday on January 3, 2024.  BONUS POINTS:  Take a shot every time you hear the words "Polar Bear." CAUTION: You WILL get very drunk. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Frodo (courtesy of Tara Reyes and https://popgoestheculture.com/pop-culture-kitchen-middle-earth-cocktails/) Ingredients: 1 shot vodka (eliminate for nonalcoholic version) 1 shot peach schnapps (substitute peach nectar for nonalcoholic version) 2 shots cranberry juice 2 shots lemonade Directions: Add the cranberry juice to a cocktail glass with ice. Add vodka, peach schnapps, and lemonade to a mixing glass and shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry, if desired. Directions for Non-Alcoholic Frodo Recipe Follow same directions as above, eliminating vodka and substituting two shots of peach nectar for peach schnapps.  Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Spotify.  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education.  She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier.  Currently, she works in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: Dalton, Brendan and the 1740 Boys Choir. "Christmas in the Shire." Christmas in Middle-Earth. bandcamp.com, 27 November, 2020. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Tolkien, J. R. R.  Letters from Father Christmas. Harper Collins Publishing, 1999.

Welcome to our Halloween Lit for Christmas party! In this episode, Marty and Beth partake in a little drink called the Bobby Burns and talk about the King of Horror's novella "The Breathing Method" from the novella collection Different Seasons. BONUS POINTS:  Take a shot every time your hear the word "breathing." CAUTION: You WILL get very drunk. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Bobby Burns (courtesy of Liquor.com) Ingredients: 1 shot of blended scotch whiskey (ideally a 12-year-old) 1 shot of sweet vermouth 1/2 shot of Benedictine garnish with lemon peel (optional) Directions: 1. Add the scotch, vermouth and Benedictine to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. 2. Strain into a cocktail glass. 3. Twist a lemon peel over the glass to release its oils and then drop it into the drink. Directions for Non-Alcoholic Bobby Burns Recipe  Follow same directions as above, substituting apple juice for scotch, lemon-lime soda for vermouth, and cranberry juice for Benedictine.  Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm.  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education.  She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier.  Currently, she works in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: Manson, Marilyn. "This Is Halloween." Nightmare Revisited. Walt Disney, 2008. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: King, Stephen. “The Breathing Method.”   Different Seasons. Viking Press, 1982.

Welcome to this late (by a few days) Lit for Christmas August party! In this episode, Marty and his wife, Beth, partake in a few Mars Explosions while talking about Ray Bradbury's short-short story “The Gift” in honor of Bradbury's 103rd birthday.  Also, learn the history of grenadine. BONUS POINTS:  Take a shot every time you hear a bad Close Encounters of the Third Kind allusion. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Mars Explosion (courtesy of https://cocktailsandshots.com/recipe/mars-explosion/#google_vignette) Ingredients: One shot vodka (omit for non-alcoholic version) Two shots orange juice (four shots for non-alcoholic version) 1/4 shot rum (omit for non-alcoholic version) 1/2 shot grenadine Ice Garnish: maraschino cherry or orange slice (optional) Directions: Add vodka, orange juice, and rum to shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into a glass with ice. Pour grenadine into glass. Do not mix. Garnish with maraschino cherry or orange slice (optional).  Directions for Non-Alcoholic Mars Explosion Recipe  Follow same directions as above, omitting vodka and rum, substituting 4 shots of orange juice instead.  Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm.  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education.  She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier.  Currently, she works in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: Zimmerman, Roy. "Christmas on Mars." Real American. Metaphor Records, 2010. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Bradbury, Ray. “The Gift.”   Esquire, 1 Dec. 1952.

NOTE: Still working on sound issues. My apologies. Welcome to the Lit for Christmas Pride Month party! In this episode, Marty and his wife, Beth, enjoy a few Tom Collinses while talking about David Sedaris's collection of essays/short stories Holidays on Ice. Also, witness a podcast first: Marty spills his drink all over his laptop. BONUS POINTS:  Take a shot every time you hear the word "ice." SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Tom Collins (courtesy of liquor.com and sipyours.com) Ingredients: 2 shots of gin (substitute Wilderton Earthen Non-Alcoholic Spirit for Virgin Tom Collins) 1 shot of lemon juice 1/2 of simple syrup Club soda or Sprite (to top) Lemon wheel for garnish (optional) Maraschino cherry for garnish (optional) Directions: Add gin (or Wilderton Earthen Non-Alcoholic Spirit), lemon juice, and simple syrup to a Collins glass. Fill with ice and top with club soda or Sprite. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel and/or maraschino cherry (optional). Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm.  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education.  She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier.  Currently, she works in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: Vanilla Ice. "Ice Ice Baby." To the Extreme. SBK, 1990. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Sedaris, David.  Holidays on Ice.  Little, Brown and Company:  New York, NY, 2008.

NOTE: Apologies for the sound quality of this recording. Welcome to the Lit for Christmas National Poetry Month party! In this episode, Marty and his wife, Beth, imbibe in the official state cocktail for Michigan, visit the Motor City (and Greece and France) with colby Cedar Smith's novel in verse Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit. BONUS POINTS:  Take a shot every time you hear the word "call." SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: The Hummer courtesy of Punch (https://punchdrink.com/articles/how-the-hummer-cocktail-recipe-became-detroit-michigan/) Ingredients: 1 1/2 shots white rum 1 1/2 shots Kahlua 2 scoops vanilla ice cream Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender, add two ice cubes and blend until smooth. Pour into a rocks glass. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE (courtesy of boozybisou.com): Ingredients: Substitute 1 1/2 shots of rum extract for white rum Substitute 1 tsp. of cocoa powder for Kahlua 2 scoops vanilla ice cream Use above ingredients and follow same directions to prepare. Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm.  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education.  She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier.  Currently, she works in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: Kiss. "Detroit Rock City." Destroyer. Casablanca, 1976. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Cedar Smith, Colby.  Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit.  Andrews McMeel Publishing:  Kansas City, Missouri, 2021.

Welcome to the Lit for Christmas Eve party! In this episode, Marty and his wife, Beth, take a little trip to the Caribbean with a lot of rum and John Grisham's Skipping Christmas. BONUS POINTS: Take a shot for every bad John Grisham allusion and pun. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Bahama Mama courtesy of cocktails.lovetoknow.com Ingredients: 1 shot coconut rum 1 shot of dark rum 1 1/2 shots of pineapple juice 1 shot of orange juice 1/2 shot of grenadine 1/2 shot of lime juice Ice Orange slice and cherry to garnish Directions: In a cocktail shaker, add rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, lime juice, and ice. Shake to chill. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange slice and cherry. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE (courtesy of boozybisou.com): Ingredients: 1/2 shot coconut cream 2 shots of pineapple juice 1 shot of orange juice 1/2 shot of grenadine 3/4 shot of lemon juice 2 shots of sparkling water Ice Orange slice and cherry to garnish Use above ingredients and follow same directions to prepare. Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education. She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier. Currently, she works in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: "Skipping Christmas." Rivera, Brent. Brent Rivera Productions Inc. 2017. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Grisham, John. Skipping Christmas. Doubleday: New York, NY, 2001.

Welcome to the Lit for Christmas Eve party! In this episode, Marty and his wife, Beth, take on the grandfather of Christmas literature--Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. BONUS POINTS: Take a shot every time Beth yells "Shout out to my peeps!" (WARNING: You will become very drunk.) SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Smoking Bishop courtesy of punchdrink.com (https://punchdrink.com/recipes/smoking-bishop/) Ingredients: · 750 ml ruby port · 750 ml red wine · 1 cup water · 1/2 cup brown sugar · 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger · 1/4 teaspoon allspice · 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg · 4 oranges · 20 cloves, whole Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Wash and dry oranges. Pierce and stud each orange with five cloves. 3. Place oranges in a baking dish and roast until lightly browned all over, 60-90 minutes. 4. Add port, wine, water, sugar and spices to a saucepan, and simmer over low heat. 5. Slice oranges in half and squeeze juice into the wine and port mixture. 6. Serve in a punch bowl, and ladle into individual glasses. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE: Use ingredients and follow above directions, substituting 750 ml of sparkling grape juice for ruby port and 750 ml of sparkling cranberry juice for red wine. Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education. She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier. Currently, she works in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: "A Christmas Carol." Bricusse, Leslie. Scrooge (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). Columbia Records, 1970. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. Suzeteo Enterprises: Greenwood, WI, 2019.

Welcome back to this Lit for Christmas vacation party! In this episode, Marty and his wife, Beth, scare up some frozen Brandy Alexanders to talk about Richard Matheson's novel Hell House and October snowstorms. BONUS POINTS: Count how many times Beth mentions that she's a middle child! (Hint: It's a LOT.) SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Brandy Alexander Ingredients: 1 - 1 1/2 oz. brandy or cognac 1 oz. dark creme de cacao 2 oz. of heavy cream (or 2 cups of vanilla ice cream for frozen Brandy Alexander) Nutmeg Directions: 1. Add brandy, cream de cacao, and cream into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. OR 1. Add brandy, creme de cacao, and ice cream into a blender and blend well. 2. Strain into a cocktail glass. OR 2. Pour blended drink into cocktail glass. 3. Garnish top with ground nutmeg. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE: 1 tsp. of brandy extract flavoring for brandy 1 tsp. of chocolate syrup 2 oz. of heavy cream (or 2 cups of vanilla ice cream for frozen Brandy Alexander) 1. Add brandy extract, chocolate syrup, and cream into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. OR 1. Add brandy extract, chocolate syrup, and ice cream into a blender and blend well. 2. Strain into a cocktail glass. OR 2. Pour blended drink into cocktail glass. 3. Garnish top with ground nutmeg. Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education. She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier. Currently, she works in a call center and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: "Ghostbusters." Parker, Ray Jr. Ghostbusters (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). Arista Records LLC, 6 August 1984. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Matheson, Richard. Hell House. Tom Doherty Associates, LLC: New York, NY. 1971.

Welcome back to this Lit for Christmas vacation party! In this episode, Marty and his wife, Beth, return to the land of scotch, talking about O. Henry's classic Christmas short story "The Gift of the Magi" and a chest freezer full of dead cats. BONUS POINTS: Help Beth title the poem she wrote for this episode! This episode is dedicated to LFC's number one fan--Helen Haskell-Remien (January 15, 1956 - August 21, 2022). "I want to be improbable beautiful and afraid of nothing, / as though I had wings." -- Mary Oliver SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Oh Henry! Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. Scotch whiskey 3/4 oz. Benedictine 4 oz. Ginger Ale Directions: Mix ingredients. Pour over ice. Add twist of lemon is you like. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE: 1 1/2 oz. nonalcoholic Bourbon 3/4 oz. Simple Syrup 4 oz. Ginger Ale Mix ingredients. Pour over ice. Add twist of lemon is you like. Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education. She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier. Currently, she is the front desk clerk at a hotel and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: "Gift of the Magi." Mitchell, Joni. Joni Mitchell Archives--Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967). Rhino Records, 30 October 2020. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Henry, O. "The Gift of the Magi." New York Sunday World, 1905.

She is Dope People.Ms. Samantha Pugh, AKA Power, is a proud native New Yorker who has dedicated her life to education and believes wholeheartedly that All students should have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for college and beyond. As a first-generation college graduate, she believes that by creating an environment where children are supported emotionally, challenged academically, and empowered socially every child can succeed beyond their dreams. Her commitment to education is a “true calling” and she is highly driven to ensure that every child, regardless of zip code, can and will have the tools to succeed. She is determined “to change the world, one student at a time!”She is a transformational leader with 21 years of experience in all grades, K-12, who has had success with turning around struggling schools, building on the success of high achieving schools, and founding new effective schools in both district and charter settings across New York City. She has demonstrated that she is a true champion for the children of the most underserved neighborhoods. She has been able to accomplish this by continuing to be relentless and passionate in the pursuit of ensuring that all students see college as a viable option. Her strengths include collaborative leadership, strategic and innovative planning, empowering educators to develop their leadership skills and their instructional expertise, developing and implementing equitable and inclusive programming, and fostering strong relationships with all stakeholders.Throughout her journey in the education field, she has held numerous positions, beginning with five years as a successful classroom teacher followed by six years as a Dean of Students and an Instructional Coach. For the next seven years, Ms. Pugh held the positions of Assistant Principal and Principal in both charter and district schools where she worked to turn around struggling schools. Her most recent experiences include Founding Head of School/Principal where she created, led, and implemented programming that addressed the needs of students who come from one of the poorest and educationally underserved congressional districts in this country.  Currently, she is the Chief Academic Officer at Merrick Academy Queens Public Charter School.  Additionally, she is committed to building the capacity of teachers and leaders. She has started her own consulting business where she offers her expertise and training to teachers and leaders all over the city in the areas of classroom management, school and adult culture, curriculum design, and instructional leadership. Ms. Pugh holds a Bachelor of Arts in English/Secondary Education from Hampton University, a Master of Arts degree from Touro University in Literacy, and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Fordham University's Educational Leadership Administration and Policy Principal Preparation program. She is also an alumna of the prestigious nationwide leadership preparation program New Leaders which is a yearlong program that develops transformational school leaders to ensure high academic achievement for all children. Catch Power at:https://www.samanthapugh.org/https://www.instagram.com/principal_powerpugh/?hl=enTo support Dope People, go to https://www.scottsteward.com/merch

She is Dope People.Ms. Samantha Pugh, AKA Power, is a proud native New Yorker who has dedicated her life to education and believes wholeheartedly that All students should have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for college and beyond. As a first-generation college graduate, she believes that by creating an environment where children are supported emotionally, challenged academically, and empowered socially every child can succeed beyond their dreams. Her commitment to education is a “true calling” and she is highly driven to ensure that every child, regardless of zip code, can and will have the tools to succeed. She is determined “to change the world, one student at a time!”She is a transformational leader with 21 years of experience in all grades, K-12, who has had success with turning around struggling schools, building on the success of high achieving schools, and founding new effective schools in both district and charter settings across New York City. She has demonstrated that she is a true champion for the children of the most underserved neighborhoods. She has been able to accomplish this by continuing to be relentless and passionate in the pursuit of ensuring that all students see college as a viable option. Her strengths include collaborative leadership, strategic and innovative planning, empowering educators to develop their leadership skills and their instructional expertise, developing and implementing equitable and inclusive programming, and fostering strong relationships with all stakeholders.Throughout her journey in the education field, she has held numerous positions, beginning with five years as a successful classroom teacher followed by six years as a Dean of Students and an Instructional Coach. For the next seven years, Ms. Pugh held the positions of Assistant Principal and Principal in both charter and district schools where she worked to turn around struggling schools. Her most recent experiences include Founding Head of School/Principal where she created, led, and implemented programming that addressed the needs of students who come from one of the poorest and educationally underserved congressional districts in this country.  Currently, she is the Chief Academic Officer at Merrick Academy Queens Public Charter School.  Additionally, she is committed to building the capacity of teachers and leaders. She has started her own consulting business where she offers her expertise and training to teachers and leaders all over the city in the areas of classroom management, school and adult culture, curriculum design, and instructional leadership. Ms. Pugh holds a Bachelor of Arts in English/Secondary Education from Hampton University, a Master of Arts degree from Touro University in Literacy, and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Fordham University's Educational Leadership Administration and Policy Principal Preparation program. She is also an alumna of the prestigious nationwide leadership preparation program New Leaders which is a yearlong program that develops transformational school leaders to ensure high academic achievement for all children. Catch Power at:https://www.samanthapugh.org/https://www.instagram.com/principal_powerpugh/?hl=enTo support Dope People, go to https://www.scottsteward.com/merch

Welcome back to this Lit for Christmas vacation party! In this episode, Marty and his wife, Beth, drink way too much spiked eggnog, reflect on whale sperm, and talk about writer/producer/director John Hughes' short story "Christmas '59," which was adapted for the silver screen into National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. BONUS POINTS: Count how many times Marty says "whale penis." SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: SPIKED EGGNOG Ingredients: 4 shots Butterscotch Schnapps/Peachtree Schnapps/Bailey's Irish Cream/Rum/Whiskey of Choice 4 oz. eggnog 6 oz. heavy cream (or half-and-half, or milk) Directions: Mix eggnog and heavy cream. Pour over ice, if you like. Add liquor of choice and stir. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE: Eggnog Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education. She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier. Currently, she is the front desk clerk at a hotel and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: "Christmas Vacation." Staples, Mavis. Warner Bros. Records, September 1989. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Hughes, John. "Christmas '59." National Lampoon, 1980.

Welcome back to the third Lit for Christmas party of Season Two! In this episode, Marty and his wife, Beth, kill a bottle of red wine and dish about former U. S. Poet Laureate's Billy Collins' collection of poems Nine Horses for National Poetry Month. BONUS POINTS: Count how many times Marty uses the phrase "academic snobbery." SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Red Wine SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE: Sparkling fruit juice Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education. She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier. Currently, she is the front desk clerk at a hotel and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Collins, Billy. Nine Horses. Random House, 2002.

Welcome back to the first Lit for Christmas party of Season Two! In this episode, Marty is joined by his wife, Beth, to guzzle some New York sours and discuss Oscar Hijuelos' Mr. Ives' Christmas. Be prepared for some drunken magical realism! BONUS POINTS: Count how many times Beth says Antonio Banderas! RECIPE FOR NEW YORK SOUR: Ingredients: 2 oz. of whiskey/bourbon 1 1/2 oz. lemon juice 1 oz. Simple Syrup Maraschino cherries Sweet red wine Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Pour into rocks glass. Add a splash of red wine on top. Garnish with two Maraschino cherries. RECIPE FOR VIRGIN NEW YORK SOUR: Substitute alcohol free whiskey/bourbon (Ritual Zero Proof Whisky Alternative or Lyre's American Malt). Substitute pomegranate juice for red wine. Lit for Christmas Party Hosts: Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Beth has a BS in English Secondary Education. She has worked as a substitute teacher, medical transcriptionist, medical office receptionist, deli counter attendant, and Office Max cashier. Currently, she is the front desk clerk at a hotel and enjoys discussing/arguing about literature with her loving husband. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. Other music in the episode: "Fairytale of New York." The Pogues. RAK Studios, November 1987. This month's Christmas lit: Hijuelos, Oscar. Mr. Ives' Christmas. HarperCollins Publishers, 1995.

 About the Interviewee: Amy Glynn is CampusLogic's VP of Student Financial Success. She serves as a higher education advocate focused on eliminating the financial barriers that delay and derail college enrollment and completion. Amy is focused on helping colleges and universities deliver student financial success through automation, advising and analytics. Dedicated to improving staff efficiency and the student experience, Amy has spent her entire career optimizing the financial aid process while ensuring institutions maintain compliance with Federal Title IV regulations. A nationally renowned and sought-after speaker, Amy champions ideas that can help turn the tide for millions of students who drop out of higher education every year for reasons related to finances. Amy holds a BA in English Secondary Education from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY and a Master of Science in Higher Education from Walden University.About our Partner: Meet Squiz — a Student Experience Platform that offers a full suite of solutions developed exclusively for higher education. Squiz has so many exceptional products that are worth checking out, but the two I have been most impressed by are their custom site search product, Funnelback, and their Website platform, which is a true DXP — don't worry, I'll explain what this means momentarily. For the next wave of digital natives, search is not ancillary to navigation, it IS navigation. And Funnelback enables schools like yours to build custom, smart site search — so that your nursing program page actually comes up when someone searches “nursing” instead of that one nursing faculty event registration page from two years ago…And their DXP?  It's so much more than a traditional Website CMS. A CMS is meant for exactly what it claims to be: content management. It's an important part of your martech stack and an important part of the student lifecycle. But that's just it: a part. A DXP (Digital Experience Platform) is built to be the hub of your martech stack. It relies on powerful integrations, data management, and an OPEN platform in order to create the kind of experiences simply not possible with just a CMS. (Or at least, impossible without a giant IT web team to support all of the APIs and constant upkeep.) Say goodbye to the finicky plug-ins of WordPress and the crappy site architecture of Drupal that hurts your SEO, and get ready to meet the fastest, most powerful, and personalized website platform for colleges and universities on the market.Today, the student experience begins online, not at school. And as an enrollment marketer, your job is to ensure that prospective students find what they are looking for as quickly as possible… Squiz is the secret friction-reducer that schools across the globe are using to not just attract the next generation of students, but nurture them to the point of enrollment in a way that is conducive — not counter to — how they consume information and make purchasing decisions. Resources mentioned during the interview:CampusLogicStudent Financial SuccessShift SummitAmy GlynnTwitter:  AmyGlynn15Medium:  https://amyglynn.medium.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-glynn/

We discuss the European Baccalaureate and Lycee Michel Lucius.

Speaking with the Heads of ISL, St. George's and the Athénée, Lisa explores the difference between 'A' levels and the IB diploma programme, plus the years leading up to that.

Lisa explores the difference between 'A' levels and the IB diploma programme, plus the years leading up to that.

79: Is Co-Leadership Right for Your Nonprofit? (Alicia Winckler & Alan Mather) SUMMARYWhat is Co-Leadership and how could it elevate your nonprofit to the proverbial next level? In episode #79 of the Path Podcast, I had a great conversation with Alicia Winckler and Alan Mather, two talented individual leaders who have embarked on a co-leadership model for the Chicago-based Golden Apple Foundation. By combining forces, they have not only strengthened a great organization addressing teacher shortages across their state, but are poised to expand well beyond Illinois. How would your board, staff and community respond to such a structure at your nonprofit? Alicia and Alan have great insight about how they got it started, why it works for them, and what characteristics are critical for an organization before it considers co-leadership. ABOUT ALICIA & ALANAlicia Winckler began consulting with The Golden Apple Foundation in late 2014, was selected as its first President and COO in 2017 and then selected as its President and CEO in late 2017. In 2018, she welcomed Alan to join her in co-leading the Foundation - with Alicia as CEO and Alan becoming President. Alicia led several substantial strategic initiatives at the Cabinet level of the nation’s third largest K-12 District - in Chicago Public Schools - and has been working in depth in education for more than a decade. She earned her M.A. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver and B.S. in Psychology and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies from the University of South Dakota. Alan joined Golden Apple to lead the education work of the organization. A native of rural Indiana, he came to Chicago in 1986 to teach high school English in the Chicago Public Schools. After more than twelve years of teaching in neighborhood high schools, he joined the district’s first Principal Preparation program and became the first Assistant Principal at Northside College Prep High School. After six years, Alan was named the founding principal of Lindblom Math & Science Academy, where he grew a school of 110 students to more than 1200. In his ten years at the school, Lindblom became the top performing majority African-American school in Illinois. In 2014, Alan was awarded the inaugural Stanley C. Golder Award from Golden Apple for School Leadership. Alan earned a Bachelor's in Arts in English/Secondary Education from the University of Evansville in Indiana, and a Master's in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESLearn more about The Golden Apple FoundationChicago’s Educators for ExcellenceMichael Pollan’s book Botany of Desire

On this episode, I Zoom in Xica Henley and we chat about her journey in building an educational consulting company. Xica Henley is a seasoned educator with 14 years of experience. She has taught grades 6-12 serving as a Reading in the Language Arts Instructor, an English Instructor, an AVID Instructor, and a Dean of Instruction. In her teacher leader roles, she has served as a lead teacher, department chair, assessment coordinator, literacy coordinator, dean of instruction, and a student recruitment specialist. In her current role, she is an AP of English. In addition she is a class of 2000 Golden Apple Scholar of Illinois and a Summer 2016 Education Pioneers Fellow. ​ She believes in the power of education and is a lifelong learner. She has earned a BA in English/Secondary Education, a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies, a Masters in Teacher Leadership, and is currently completing her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. As an educator, she realizes that we all affect change in many ways. She's come to understand that powerful instruction is linked to many factors, two of the most important being the availability of quality instructional materials & tools and support around the implementation of those materials. Her ultimate goal as an educator is to affect change through the development and implementation of purposeful, relevant curricula for schools. She aspires to help districts, schools, organizations, school leaders, and teachers create and manage curricula that is accessible to all stakeholders, provide the support necessary to help students meet the standards that they will need in order to be successful in the future, and provide the necessary components to help these students develop into well-rounded individuals. It is her belief that providing the materials, know-how, and support necessary to schools, school leaders, and staffs will promote success among their diverse student populations. When she is not teaching, coaching, or doing homework, she is spending time with her wonderful family and friends and adorable yorkie shih-tzu, Coco. You can connect with Xica on Twitter: https://twitter.com/XicaHenley Learn more about Xica at her website: https://www.xicahenley.com/ Don't forget to check out her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXpNfcZsE5yDeQMRh2_cOg You can also connect with Xica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xhenley_consulting/

My favorite color is blue. I like pralines ‘n’ cream ice cream. I’m on the church choir, but I really can’t sing. God bless my choir director and pastor. I was always a writer, but I wasn’t always into Christian Fiction. Poetry was actually my forte and my first love when it came to writing. I was born on a major holiday, which sucked as a kid, got progressively better as I grew up, and now it is just another day. I’ve always dreamed of becoming an author and now with confidence I can quote Matthew 6:33 which says that if we seek the kingdom of God first, and his righteousness, everything will be added unto us. If you want to know more about me send in your questions and if they’re not on the wild side I’ll certainly entertain you.  If you’re looking for the traditional author’s bio scroll way, way down on the bottom for the polished version. Want more of me, my antics, and my Jesus? Then join me on Facebook and on Instrgram at NewNigeria. See you in cyberspace and hopefully face-to-face someday soon. Nigeria Lockley possesses two Master’s degrees from the City College of New York, one in English Secondary Education, which she utilizes as an educator with the New York City Department of Education. Her second Master’s degree is in Creative Writing. Born at Dawn is Nigeria’s first published novel. Nigeria serves as the Vice President of Bridges Family Services a not-for-profit organization that assists student parents interested in pursuing a degree in higher education. She is also the deaconess and clerk for her spiritual home King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Church of God. Nigeria is a New York native who resides in Harlem with her husband and two daughters.  

Tonght we are talking about Finding your perfect Love match with Aesha Adams Roberts,PHD..... Aesha Adams-Roberts, PhD, is a matchmaker, dating coach, relationship expert, speaker, singer and author. Affectionally called "The Love Professor," Dr. Aesha works one-on-one and in workshop settings to help smart, successful sisters (and the men who love them) create and sustain successful relationships. As a dating coach, Dr. Aesha helps singles get past their dating blind spots and limiting beliefs about themselves and relationships, so they can attract a higher-quality partner. Dr. Aesha holds a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition from The Pennsylvania State University (University Park), a Master's Degree in English From The Pennsylvania State University (University Park) and a Bachelor's Degree in English & Secondary Education from Marquette University. Her professional background as an English professor was rooted in recovering and understanding black women's unique communication styles. Aesha was passionate about helping students find their voices in her writing classes. After 10 years in higher education, she has redirected her skills as a teacher, researcher and communicator in a powerful way, to help people find love. She is happily married and lives with her husband and 2 children in California. For more information about Aesha   http://www.AeshaOnline.com    Twitter: @AeshaOnline FollowEbony @ blogtalkradio and http://www.ebonyempresstv.com Join the conversation on 3479457556    

Nigeria Lockley possesses two Master’s degrees from the City College of New York, one in English Secondary Education, which she utilizes as an educator with the New York City Department of Education. Her second Master’s degree is in Creative Writing. Born at Dawn is Nigeria’s first published novel. Nigeria serves as the Vice President of Bridges Family Services a not-for-profit organization that assists student parents interested in pursuing a degree in higher education. She is also the deaconess and clerk for her spiritual home King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Church of God. Nigeria is a New York native who resides in Harlem with her husband and two daughters.

This week I will be talking to my guest Glorie Magram about using nutritional building and cleansing so that you can look and feel younger and have boundless energy. Sounds good to me! (www.OglorieGirl.Isagenix.com) Glorie Magram graduated from the University of Maryland with a BA in Speech, Drama and English Secondary Education. She then went on to earn … Read more about this episode...