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Your day ahead forecast, tracking Hurricane Milton, canceled flights, Hoosiers in Florida, IN Task Force 1 update, Greensburg crash into a restaurant, Lawrence Township teachers want pay raise, Caitlin Clark hits the golf course, and more...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September's Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Sydni Jennings. She inspires students through her own experience in their shoes. While working toward her Masters degree, she has written a book and leads students after school in 'GEMS,' all while helping the community. We discuss how she stays inspired, even on the hard days, and how future teachers can learn from her story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September's Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Sydni Jennings. She's a Spanish teacher at Lawrence North High School, who grew up learning Spanish in Lawrence Township. Jennings is so loved as a teacher that without communicating or coordinating, six current and former students nominated Jennings for the WISH-TV Golden Apple Award.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Author Dr Pat Mosto is a Professor and Dean Emeritus from Rider University in Lawrence Township; New Jersey in the U.S. her area of expertise is around Environmental Sciences and Ecology. Dr Mosto presently lives in Reston a community town in Virginia close to Washington DC. She was born in Buenos Aires in Argentina […] The post Cooking with Tita: Recipes From My Youth by Patricia Mosto appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Lawrence Township's middle and high schools are using new metal detection systems. Indiana lawmakers are beginning to explore ways to better protect children who use social media. Medicaid members on certain plans will be required to pay premiums and POWER account contributions starting July 1st. The state is preparing to overhaul graduation requirements, in an effort to better prepare students before they enter the workforce. Young people from Indianapolis will host a conference called Tru Dialogue 8, to talk with adults about pressing youth issues. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, Drew Daudelin and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.

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A graduate of Butler University in 2002, Heather Nieto is in her twenty-first year as a music educator. She started her career at Belzer Middle School in Lawrence Township, Indianapolis, Indiana, where she taught elementary and junior high string orchestra for eighteen years. Heather also served as the Belzer Middle School Performing Arts Department Chair and Lawrence Central High School Assistant Orchestra Director. During her time in Lawrence, Heather sat on various committees including the Performing Arts Curriculum Redesign, Equity and Access Committee, and the Lawrence Township Performing Arts Council. While always looking to expand performance opportunities for her students, Heather co-founded the Lawrence Township Honor Orchestra performing at Disney World and the Belzer PopZ Orchestra performing for various school games and community events. Her groups have been invited to perform for the ASTA National Orchestra Festival as well as IMEA Honor Orchestra Ensembles. Additionally, Heather was named the Belzer Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2018 and recognized in four different years by Top 30 Seniors as an honored educator.  The 2023-2024 school year marks Heather's third year as the Director of Orchestras for Hamilton Southeastern High School. In just a few short years, Heather has worked with Associate Director, Charles Kunz to create a culture that promotes respect, fosters pride, and inspires excellence with the Southeastern orchestras. During her first year she led the Southeastern Symphony Orchestra to ISSMA State Finals for the first time in the history of the program and she continues to hold the program to a high standard of performance. Volunteering her time beyond the classroom, Heather has spent time working with DePauw University as a part of their Unit Assessment System Review Committee in addition to their Music and Teacher Education Program. She has presented sessions at DePauw, IMEA, and INASTA and was a featured clinician for the String Teacher Workshop at the Luebke String Festival in 2019.  Heather currently serves as President for the Indiana chapter of the American String Teachers Association, where she works to support orchestra directors across the state of Indiana. During her time with INASTA Heather has continued to grow the chapter and event opportunities for its members. She continues to advocate for string education and maintains a focus on creating opportunities for members to communicate, collaborate and support one another. Heather currently lives in Noblesville with her husband, Victor, two children, Sophia (13) and Ivan (9) and their dog, Hachi. hnieto@hse.k12.in.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orchestrateacher/support

On this week's episode of mental Fitness, host Evan Frisch speaks with Keith Levine from Lawrence Township about Lead and its effects in a two part episode.

On this week's episode of mental Fitness, host Evan Frisch speaks with Keith Levine from Lawrence Township about Lead and its effects in a two part episode.

On this week's episode of Mental Fitness, host Evan Frisch speaks with Keith Levine from Lawrence Township about Ketamine and its purpose.

Amy Mitchell has been teaching in Lawrence Township for most of her long career. She comes from a family of educators but hopes her journey into teaching inspires young educators. Hear her honest conversation about her career and battle with cancer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

October's Golden Apple Award winner is Amy Mitchell from the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, and she always puts her students first, including caring for her class while battling cancer. Determination and devotion — beyond deserving of the WISH-TV Golden Apple Award.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Pennsylvania and New Jersey student reading and math scores have decreased since 2019—indicating that pandemic school shutdowns have had an impact on childhood learning. During a recent Board of Education meeting in Lawrence Township, NJ, one member suggested that parents have no right to determine what curriculum their children will ultimately end up learning in school. According to a recent Wick Insights poll of likely voters, Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz now leads Democrat John Fetterman 49.1% to 44.6% in their race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA). Senator Patty Murray (D- WA) told CNN's Dana Bash that even in hindsight, she does not regret school shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), student math scores in every state have declined sharply since 2019. In a recent opinion editorial for the Wall Street Journal, Kimberley Strassel explained that Georgia's record-setting early midterm voting “exposes” the lie that election integrity laws adopted by the state would result in suppressing votes and amounted to “Jim Crow 2.0”.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (10/24/2022): 3:05pm- According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Pennsylvania and New Jersey student reading and math scores have decreased since 2019—indicating that pandemic school shutdowns have had an impact on childhood learning. 3:20pm- During a recent Board of Education meeting in Lawrence Township, NJ, one member suggested that parents have no right to determine what curriculum their children will ultimately end up learning in school. 3:45pm- According to a recent Wick Insights poll of likely voters, Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz now leads Democrat John Fetterman 49.1% to 44.6% in their race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA). 3:50pm- Senator Patty Murray (D- WA) told CNN's Dana Bash that even in hindsight, she does not regret school shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), student math scores in every state have declined sharply since 2019. 3:55pm- In a recent opinion editorial for the Wall Street Journal, Kimberley Strassel explained that Georgia's record-setting early midterm voting “exposes” the lie that election integrity laws adopted by the state would result in suppressing votes and amounted to “Jim Crow 2.0”. 4:05pm- According to a report from the Daily Wire, the U.S. State Department appropriated $20,000 for a drag show in Ecuador. 4:20pm- Mattel has announced the creation of its first “gender-neutral” doll—referring to it as a “doll for everyone.” Mattel's Cultural Expert Jess Weiner explained that the doll was created because “parents are concerned about genderizing toys.” 4:40pm- During Sunday's episode of “Face the Nation”, anchor Margaret Brennan spoke with a focus group consisting of Republican, Democrat, and Independent voters. Brennan was surprised by how much agreement there was between the voters on issues like the economy, crime, and “woke” ideology, despite their differing party affiliations. 5:05pm- Appearing on CBS's Face the Nation, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stated that it's a misconception to say Democrats care more about abortion access than the economy—she also insisted that inflation is a “global phenomenon” and not the fault of President Joe Biden or Democrats in the Legislative Branch. 5:15pm- While speaking with Jake Tapper on CNN, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) blamed over 50% of inflation on “corporate greed.” 5:30pm- Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) appeared on Monday's episode of the The View, with the appearance going about as well as you would imagine—filled with fiery exchanges over election denial, disruptions from the audience, and Ana Navarro reprimanding Sen. Cruz for speaking too loudly. 5:40pm- Another group of radical climate change protesters have targeted a beloved piece of art for desecration—this time it was “Grainstacks” by French Impressionist Claude Monet at the Barberini Museum in Germany. The activists splattered the $100 million painting with mashed potatoes. In an opinion editorial featured in the New York Times, Andres Malm—an associate professor of human ecology at Lund University and the author of “How to Blow Up a Pipeline: Learning to Fight in a World on Fire”—encouraged destructive behavior that targets the fossil fuel industry writing, “[a]s for the ethics of property destruction, it is not, in this case, very complicated. Fossil fuels kill people. If you disrupt the flow of such fuels and damage the machinery they impel, you prevent deaths. You stop the perpetration of harm. You may destroy an inanimate object.” 6:05pm- According to an NBC News report, Ron DeSantis could become the first Republican Florida Governor to win Miami-Dade County in over 20 years—since Jeb Bush in 2002. Miami-Dade is 70% Hispanic. The Atlantic's Jemele Hill wrote of DeSantis' support within the Hispanic community: "proximity to whiteness is a real thing. Also reminds me of an adage I heard a long time ago about how the oppressed begin to take on the traits of the oppressor.” 6:15pm- On Monday, while speaking at the Democratic National Committee's headquarters in Washington D.C., President Joe Biden once again blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for inflation and vowed to ban assault weapons. 6:30pm- Fox News pieced together a hilarious montage of President Joe Biden “berating, scolding, and insulting reporters.” 6:35pm- During a rally in Robstown, Texas on Saturday, former President Donald Trump stated he will “probably have to” run for president again in 2024. 6:50pm- Contrary to narratives being pushed by many members of the national and international media, British Prime Minister Liz Truss' resignation should not be mistaken as a reason for American politicians to avoid tax cuts in the future. The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board explains: “She is being made the scapegoat for the economic policy blunders that the ruling Conservatives have made over 12 years in power, and especially since 2019 under previous Prime Minister Boris Johnson. 6:55pm- Who Won Social Media? +Zeoli's Final Thought

Big headlines as Elon Musk's SpaceX looks to equip school buses with Wi-Fi through its Starlink satellite connection. Also, gun security resurfaces as a student safety topic. Get a look at the business side of student transportation including fuel choices, bus procurement and maintenance. Matt Miles sheds light on this as he discusses his 10 years as director of transportation at Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township near Indianapolis and his new role there as CFO. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/operations.

In this episode of Mental Fitness, host Justin Riebman, is joined by Nancy Bergen, Superintendent of Recreation for Lawrence Township, to talk about the different recreation programs they have to offer and their impact on mental health.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by reporter Stephanie Warsmith to discuss the latest episode in the Unresolved series. The latest installment looks at the 1980 stabbing death of Jeffrey Sauber at a drive-in theater in Coventry Township.  Sauber, an 18-year-old Marine from Lawrence Township, was stabbed by a stranger in a long black trench coat who walked past him. Sauber followed the man and the two exchanged words. Sauber then stumbled back to his friend's car, told him he'd been stabbed and fell down.

Our Golden Apple team begins the 2021-2022 school year in Lawrence Township, surprising a teacher who really speaks her students' languages: en Ingles y Espanol! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keith Levine, Health Officer for Lawrence Township, New Jersey speaks on drug and alcohol recovery awareness.

One of the things that should never go back to normal post-pandemic is traditional professional development. In this episode, Adam Geller, Founder and CEO of Edthena, details how new technologies behaviors give teachers more agency over their professional learning. Is this the end of sit and git?As part of the company's focus on the educator, Edthena last month announced this year's honorees for the Teacher Leader Impact Awards which recognizes the outstanding achievements of teacher leaders nationwide. All nine of the honored educators were nominated by an administrator in their district for making a measurable impact on others and creating positive lasting change.“We were blown away by the truly remarkable accomplishments and contributions of teacher leaders from across the country,” said Adam Geller, founder and CEO of Edthena. “From supporting students and fellow teachers to spearheading school-wide initiatives, all of the honored educators exemplify true leadership and are so deserving of this recognition.”This year's Teacher Leader Impact Award recipients are:Tasha Jones of Putnam County Charter School System in Eatonton, GADaniel Miller of Fairfax County Public School System in Falls Church, VAStacy Musick of Chambersburg Area School District in Chambersburg, PAMeagan Pryor of Keller Independent School District in Keller, TXDesire Roberts of Nampa School District in Nampa, IDJill Taylor & Holden Rowe of Broken Arrow Public Schools in Broken Arrow, OKMarisa Specht of Griffith Public Schools in Griffith, INAlicia Stevens of Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township in Indianapolis, IN“This year teachers have worked so hard to ensure students feel safe, respected, and have their social and emotional needs met, all while working to meet rigorous academic expectations,” said Alicia Stevens, honored teacher leader from Indiana. “ALL teachers have done a phenomenal job to make this year happen. It is truly an honor to be chosen for this award!”During the nomination process, district-level administrators provided a summary of the nominee's achievements and a description of why the nominee is deserving of this recognition.“Daniel is a lead teacher by nature and creates a learning ecosystem that is second to none. I have never seen anybody who creates community while at the same time topping the charts on test scores,” noted a Fairfax County Public School System administrator in the nomination of Daniel Miller. “There is no doubt he leads with inclusion, equity, and opportunity at the core and that is transformational.”To learn more about the Teacher Leader Impact Award and this year's winners, visit https://teacherleaderimpact.org/.

Harrison Hill Elementary is in Lawrence Township in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Lori Desautels began co-teaching two days a week in August of 2020 during the pandemic in third and fourth-grade classrooms. In February she moved to a second-grade classroom and sixth-grade classroom implementing, modeling, and sharing the framework of Applied Educational Neuroscience with the staff and students. This framework addresses trauma, resiliency and creates a lens and a path to preventative brain-aligned relational discipline. The framework consists of four pillars that blend into our procedures, routines, and transitions throughout the day. The pillars are adult brain and body states, co-regulation, touchpoints, and teaching our staff and students about our neuroanatomy. Each day we began class with a brain-aligned morning meeting or afternoon gathering where the students learned about their nervous systems, parts of the brain, and how experiences impact how they feel, learn, behave and trust others. Through a variety of practices, we met the students in their brain and body development, addressing behaviors as a form of dysregulation. The students took this framework into their own lives as we shared ways to calm our nervous systems through breath, movement, rhythms, and a variety of sensory practices. The students began addressing and talking about brain and body states with the characters in books, throughout academic content, and experiences during the day! Join us for a live panel discussion where we will hear from the staff and students about how this framework has impacted their lives. We will also have an opportunity to learn how students, teachers, and staff apply the practices and strategies of educational neuroscience.

Join us for a special interview with Lori Kirkland. Lori Kirkland is a 3rd grade teacher and Advisor Lead in MSD of Lawrence Township in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has held numerous positions in her 25+ years of teaching but her heart and passion are working directly with and advocating for children.Educational Neuroscience is not a program, but a framework and discipline that combines neuroscience, pedagogy, and developmental and cognitive psychology bringing the current research from how the brain feels, learns, behaves, and relates to instructional engagement and behavioral practices in the classroom. Every class, assignment, relationship, behavior and experience shapes the human brain. Understanding how the brain processes information into learning and knowing more about what it takes for students’ brains to be engaged, responsive, and alert are fundamental to the teaching and learning process. The neuroscience of how the brain learns and what influences the most successful brain acquisition and application of learning should be included in all teacher education programs. (Lori Desautels PhD) 

Join Denese and Ann as they discuss COVID-19, dating due diligence, and women in entertainment. This episode features an interview with Myrtha Jasmin. Myrtha Jasmin (MJ) was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Lawrence Township. "I moved to Princeton because it offers a lot of opportunities, but I do believe there should be more diversity in the town and that people of color need more of a voice than they have had previously. Plus, the whole country needs to be in a better place. It's time for a new set of eyes and a listening ear," she said. She is particularly concerned about issues of the youth and the elderly. After graduating from Lawrence High School, she attended the Gordon Phillips Beauty School in Lawrence, where she studied the arts of hair-styling and makeup. Her experience in numerous salons helped her understand the connection between beauty and culture. In 2010, she started her own cosmetics line called Nadege Cosmetics, sold online. Myrtha continues to use her voice to inspire women around the Tri-State area, via video conferences and a growing social media platform. In 2015, she self-published her first novel titled "The Black Lily--The Frame," Myrtha has written other books including a short story, “The Loose Pearl” and her Highly Anticipated “Dearsis Journal” which are all available on Amazon. Her hit podcast called “Dearsis”, is part of the New Pod City podcast network and can be heard on all Podcast Platforms. Follow Her on IG @dearsispodcast. Website Link https://www.dearsis.world/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcypher/support

Meet LaNesha Tabb, a kindergarten teacher at the Metropolitan School District in Lawrence Township in Indianapolis, Indiana. After starting a blog called Education with an Apron, LaNesha turned her sights on writing a book about the importance of teaching social studies.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com.

In this 139th episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Jay Billy, the author of Lead with Culture. Jay offers fantastic insight to leadership and how to create a school culture where families, students and staff are excited to a part of it. Jays shares his ideas and knowledge on: Positivity Pledge, the major misconception about culture, accountability with staff, trauma informed schools, and so much more. This is an awesome interview.    Jay Billy is the proud principal of Ben Franklin Elementary School in Lawrence Township, NJ. He was awarded The Exemplary Elementary Educator Award by the State of NJ in 2016. Jay is the Author of "Lead With Culture: What Really Matters in Our Schools."   Click on any of the following books below to preview and order (affiliate links):   Mentioned in this episode:    Sponsor: Download this free Bulling Awareness resource for teachers, administrators, parents, coaches, and students: What Everyone Needs to Know About Bullying.   Learn about Jay Billy's speaking here.    Jay's book: Lead With Culture by Jay Billy: What Really Matters in Our Schools   Jay's choice for most influential book: 1) The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impactby Chip Heath and Dan Heath 2) Teach Like a Pirateby Dave Burgess   The book: Lead Like a Pirate by Beth Houf and Shelley Burgess   ———————————————————————– Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly, or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email. • Listen to Kelly's other podcast, The Future Focused Podcastand subscribe. • Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcastwith over 135 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly's book, Along Came a Leaderfor a school book study or your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

​Welcome to another episode of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, the Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center sat down with Payal Patel, the Director of Physical Therapy and Co-Founder at Adapt Performance And Rehab in Lawrence Township. Payal Patel is a fantastic physical therapist who has a passion for getting active adults engaged in physical therapy. They had a great conversation about active adults who may have suffered an injury and the steps to evaluate them, treat them, and get them back doing what they want to do in a pain free manner. So if you're an adult who is active or who wants to become active, I highly recommend listening to the conversation they had and I hope you enjoy it. Payal Patel Payal is a physical therapist, director of physical therapy, and co-founder at Adapt Performance And Rehab. She has worked with professional athletes from professional football, hockey, and soccer as well as firefighters. Payal currently focuses on helping active adults who desire to stay active and have been let down by previous physical therapy treatments, doctors, or other treatments. She has had her own back pain, which debilitated her as an athlete and active adults. Her struggles led to her progressive style of treatment which she now uses to help active adults put their own injury struggles behind them so they can do what they love. Payal believes all athletes and active adults should have the confidence in knowing that their bodies can stand up to any task and stay active without the worry of lingering injuries slowing them down.   Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.

Monday, August 20, 2018 Education Leadership and Beyond: Surviving & Thriving with Andrew Marotta #ELB 57 #Culture Matters with author & Principal Jay Billy @Jaybilly2 #LeadLAP This is the first podcast that I recorded in primetime beginning at 8:30pm EST & wow did Jay Billy bring the energy. I can see why they love him as their Principal in Lawrence Township schools. What a great opportunity for #ELB to interview Jay, the author of Lead with Culture: What Really Matters in our Schools. Talking to Jay got me thinking about culture and all the things that go into it. Jay's chapters are listed as the following: culture, expectations, learning, enthusiasm, joy, community, celebrations, intentionality, honesty, evolving, being connected, and relationships ALL MATTER! You add all these up & to me it means: care. How can you get teachers and students to care? To care more? To give more? DO THESE THINGS and do them often. There are no financial bonuses for educators that CARE and GIVE more of themselves...just the amazing relationships and experiences that they build with students, who are craving this from their school role models. Jay lives them in his role as Elem. Principal and it is contagious. I went to school the next day and was energized. It reinforced the concept I live by: It is the information, it is the inspiration! You can follow Jay on twitter @jaybilly2 and learn a heck of a lot by following him and the hashtags #culturematters, #leadlap. Go get 'em! Enjoy the Podcasts:#ELB podcast live on facebook. Subscribe to ELB on ITUNES. Book Recommendation: Lead with Culture What really matters in our schools by Jay Billy. **Contact me if you are interested in sponsoring the show & blog! Enjoy the podcast. Order your copy of The Principal: Surviving and Thriving today! LOOKING TO BOOK ANDREW FOR YOUR NEXT ADMINISTRATIVE RETREAT? Go out and change the world for the better! Andrew Marotta andrewmarotta.com andrewmarottallc@gmail.com twitter: @andrewmarotta21 Check out my book: The Principal: Surviving and Thriving 125 Points of Wisdom, Practical Tips, and Relatable Stories for All Leaders. Found on andrewmarotta.com, amazon, and all online retailers. Now available in kindle edition.

This week, I am overjoyed to be joined by Jay Billy, Author of “Lead With Culture: What Really Matters in Our Schools” and elementary principal in Lawrence Township public school district.

Today’s episode features guest Cody Plofker, Co-Founder of Adapt Performance and Rehab in Lawrence Township, New Jersey.   Cody has worked with athletes of all levels and ranges, including those in the NFL and collegiate ranks.   He is an expert in blending PRI principles with modern athletic performance methods.  For those of you who enjoyed the lifting concepts talk with Justin Moore, this will be another incredible episode along the same lines of thought. About a year ago, I first got introduced to the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) through a seminar put on at the US Olympic Training Center.  Since then, I’ve realized that the biggest piece missing in my coaching paradigm for my collegiate population is an intimate understanding of the spinal engine, posture, respiration, and how to optimally assess and correct athletes based on these concepts. So often as strength coaches, we get in to reductionist thinking of just rolling and stretching tight muscles, to achieve better movement patterns, but the fact of the matter is that the body is a more complex system, and the brain will increase the tone of particular muscles for a reason.  This is where Cody’s experience is such an incredible help for athletes, as well as educating coaches. Cody Plofker has been a student of not only PRI for many years, but also has experience using common assessment systems of the FMS and SFMA, as well as Functional Range Conditioning.  Since these are very common tools in the sports performance and personal training world, I’m excited to chat with someone as intelligent as Cody in regards to which aspects of which systems he finds useful, and how his athlete assessment currently plays out. On today’s podcast, we will talk about Cody’s assessment methods, blending aspects of PRI and SFMA, as well as dealing with common athlete issues such as “tight” ankles, internal rotation deficits, and extension pattern problems.  We’ll also get into optimizing hip extension and talk a great deal about squatting progressions and patterns.  One of the amazing quotes of Cody’s that I think sums things up well is: “You gotta go after the pelvic position first; I’m not going to stretch something until we get that” Today’s episode is brought to you by SimpliFaster, supplier of high-end athletic development tools, such as the Freelap timing system, kBox, Sprint 1080, and more. Key Points: Cody’s background as an athlete and coach Schools of thought and institutions that have impacted Cody in his athlete assessment and training process Cody’s athlete assessment process using SFMA and PRI principles Assessments for tight ankles and calves, and how stretching is usually not the answer Optimal hip extension patterning, assessment and corrective ideas Addressing a lack of hip internal rotation in athletes Healthy hip extension patterns and key points when assessing athletes in this regard Squat progressions for athletic populations When getting athletes stronger is important, and when it is not needed for improved performance Quotes “For someone starting out, FMS is a great place to start” “The biggest gold that comes from the FMS and SFMA logic is “is it a mobility issue or is it a stability and motor control issue”” “With the population I see, 90-95% of the time, it is not a true mobility issue, and just stretching and cranking away is really not what you are trying to do” “Most people that come to me, on one or more sides have so little hip internal rotation that it is going to affect their squat” “Those calves aren’t actually truly short, there is just neurological tension in them because you are trying to hold yourself up against gravity and not fall forward” “I do think that there is a time and a place for stretching, banded work, or even some foam rolling, but I don’t think we should be blindly doing it” “I do think you could make something worse by stretching something you shouldn’...

January 11, 2018 Mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the upper 40s. MURPHY ASKS NJ TRANSIT SENIOR EMPLOYEES TO RESIGN Gov.-elect Phil Murphy, who has called NJ Transit “a national disgrace,” has asked a group of senior staff members at the agency to resign. NJ Advance Media reports that Murphy’s transition team sent a letter to NJ Transit’s executive director with the names of about 20 people who are being given until the end of the week to submit resignation letters. Meanwhile, NJ Transit train commuters were facing delays and cancellations this morning because of problems with overhead wires at New York Penn Station. DEPARTING CHRISTIE APPOINTS ALLIES TO STATE POSTS Less than a week before he leaves office, Gov. Chris Christie appointed dozens of his allies and Cabinet members to state boards and committees. Among the appointees are Michele Brown, who worked with Christie when he was the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey; Bob Martin, former commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection; and Cathleen Bennett, the former commissioner of the Department of Health, The Record reports. RUTGERS RESEARCHERS IDENTIFY EPILEPSY-DEPRESSION LINK Scientists at Rutgers University, working with researchers at Columbia University, have identified a genetic connection between epilepsy and depression, according to NJ Spotlight. Links between epilepsy and depression have been suspected for thousands of years. The lead researcher, Professor Gary A. Heiman of Rutgers, said more study was needed to identify the genetics the two conditions have in common. ASSEMBLYWOMAN SAYS SHE WAS VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Outgoing Assemblywoman Maria Rodriguez-Gregg said in a Facebook post this week that she was a victim of domestic violence last year, The Trentonian reports. She posted a photo showing large bruises on her face. Rodriguez-Gregg, who was arrested on drunken-driving charges in April and had a verbal clash with police in September, said the domestic violence and lack of counseling contributed to the chaotic months in her life that followed. NJ MAN FINDS KIDNEY DONOR AFTER TRIP TO DISNEYWORLD A 60-year-old Lawrence Township man who has chronic kidney disease is crediting a trip to Disneyworld for connecting him with a donor. NJ.com reports that Robert Leibowitz wore a T-shirt advertising his need for a donor as he strolled through the Magic Kingdom. Another visitor to the theme park posted Leibowitz’s photo on social media and an Indiana man stepped forward a few days later.

The Marching Pride has only been around a few years - one of the band's directors, Tom Wallis, explains why. And he and band booster treasurer Janelle Wilson talk about their effort to raise a lot of money to pay for the band's trip to Pasadena - they were invited to play in the Rose Parade January 2, 2017!

School test scores are lower for non-white students. Lawrence Township is making progress in a several year initiative to eradicate the racial achievement gap. This segment of American Graduate looks at what they're doing to make a difference.