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Diana DiZoglio has played a pivotal role in public service throughout her career, serving as an advocate, legislator, and now, Auditor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In her role, DiZoglio is committed to increasing transparency and accountability in state government, ensuring that all residents receive equitable treatment, regardless of their background, financial status, or zip code. Her work as Auditor underscores her dedication to fostering a fair and inclusive government for all. Being born and raised in Methuen, MA, Auditor DiZoglio is a product of Massachusetts public schools. After graduating from Methuen High School, DiZoglio attended Middlesex Community College before earning a financial scholarship to Wellesley College. Her career in public service began as an aide in the State Legislature and as Chief of Staff for the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts. After years of working with local nonprofits and community organizations, she successfully ran for public office in 2012, serving three terms as State Representative for the 14th Essex District. In 2018, she was elected State Senator for the 1st Essex District, where she served two terms. DiZoglio's decade-long service on Beacon Hill has equipped her with the fortitude to collaborate with elected officials, labor organizations, community advocates, and residents across the Commonwealth. Her humble beginnings and extensive experience in nonprofits and labor have enabled her to build strong relationships with a diverse array of people, amplifying their voices in government. Throughout her career, DiZoglio has remained driven by a profound commitment to equity and public service. In a recent CommonWealth Beacon article, DiZoglio stated, “These are gaps in the system that we can help to identify. We can raise that to legislators. We can let them know about where these challenges exist for the purposes of improving the system and helping the Legislature to work better for those it's meant to serve.” Through her work as Auditor, she is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and accountable government for all. Prior to recording this episode, Auditor DiZoglio embarked (and completed) a 141-mile walk across Massachusetts to raise awareness for ballot Question 1, which would give the state auditor the authority to audit the Legislature. In August, DiZoglio told The Boston Globe, “Government is not supposed to operate the way the Massachusetts Legislature is operating right now.” If passed, the state auditor would be given the express authorization to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. In this episode, we'll discuss her journey to this point, her walk across the Commonwealth, and take a deep dive into the importance of Question 1.

Are you interested in becoming an interior designer but don't know where to start? Don't worry, I had a great conversation with Debbe Daley, a seasoned mentor and interior design expert, who shares her inspiring story, starting from her childhood fascination with sewing and DIY projects to her eventual foray into interior design. Despite initial hurdles and societal pressures, she persevered, leveraging her passion and resourcefulness to pave her way into the field. From self-taught window treatments to working multiple jobs and running her boutique, Debbe's story highlights the importance of determination, self-belief, and continuous learning in pursuing your passion. Whether you're considering a career change or exploring your creative side, Debbe's wisdom will inspire you to take the leap and pursue your dreams in interior design. Tune in and take that first step towards a rewarding future in interior design today! Featured Guest: Debbe Daley is an award-winning published interior designer with 30-plus years of experience in the design industry. She is CEO and owner of Debbie Daly Design serving Boston Lowell, Massachusetts, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and the New England Seacoast area. She has practiced in the furniture, flooring, and wallpaper industries, space planning, and home renovations all while owning her custom drapery workroom. She is also an educator of interior design, providing new students and change of career-minded individuals with education to begin their career in interior design. Debbe is also the published author of her first book Interior Motives, Designing A Career With Passion. She is a member of IDS, the Interior Design Society, and holds a seat on the IDS National Board of Directors and president of the Interior Design Society, New England Boston chapter. She is also a member of ASID, the American Society of Interior Designers, and an educator of interior design at Middlesex Community College. Why you've got to check out today's episode: Learn the importance of seeking opportunities, building relationships, and embracing continuous learning. Be empowered to turn your passion into a fulfilling career. Get practical tips and advice for navigating the challenges of starting a business in interior design. Check out the show notes >>> Expert's Advice on Building a Career in Interior Design With Debbe Daley Links Mentioned: Interior Motives, Designing A Career With Passion Interior Design Classes Middlesex Community College Interior Design 101 NEXT STEPS: Curious about your design style? Take the Quiz: Find Your Perfect Interior Design Style Interior Designer!! Take the QUIZ and Find Out What Type of Interior Designer You Should Be! Grab your freebies: Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career Join the Design Mentor to kickstart a successful career in interior design! Check out the best books every interior designer should have here. Enroll in Business of Design with Kimberly Seldon or DesignYou with Tobi Fairley today to scale your interior design business! Email me at podcast@rwarddesign.com if you have suggested topics DM me on Instagram at @rwarddesign if you have a burning question Leave me a rating and review! Click here.  Visit my website at rwarddesign.com to learn more about my services Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...

Head to https://www.youtube.com/@fierceconversationswithtoby to find all video interviews! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ “The women of Framingham (Prison) sought a way out and their struggles gave them dignity. I could hear their voices speaking out of the darkness.”  - Jean Trounstine, author, activist, professor emerita at Middlesex Community College in Lowell, Massachusetts, and today's guest on Fierce Conversations with Toby Some of our fierce topics today: [02:57] I began working with people in prison and, it changed me, it turned me into a prison activist, and it turned me into a writer. [04:50] If my students tackled Shakespeare, a writer they thought beyond reach, they would also be learning to take on what was most difficult in life. [30:33] My new book is called Mother Love and it's a book of short stories about ten different women whose child killed someone. [38:35] Poetry comes to you when you need to say something that comes so deep from the heart that you can't say it unless you do it in a poem.  More about Jean Trounstine and her work: Jean Trounstine I prefer to talk about how I became an activist, working in a prison, writing books to change things.  I have written 6 and write currently as well for the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. Shakespeare Behind Bars I believed that if my students tackled Shakespeare, a writer they thought beyond reach, they would also be learning to take on what was most difficult in life. The women yearned for change and growth. Eventually the program took on a philosophy: art has the power to redeem lives. I came to realize that most women in prison are not dangerous. What characterizes them more than anything else is their heartache. Instead of frightening me they seemed lost, with tragic lives. I knew nothing of the fellowship that exists in prison. Women inmates seek relationships, thrive on it. It is this prison community that sustains women who do time. It is this community that taught me to value the prisoner's lives, to like and respect them, and to understand that they are more than news stories tucked away on a back page in our local papers. While it is true that prison is a repressive environment, the one who offers hope in the classroom has the potential to effect change. The women of Framingham sought a way out, and their struggles gave them dignity. I could hear their voices… speaking out of the darkness. Boy With a Knife The United States was a county that set controversial boundaries where childhood ended and adulthood began in terms of criminal responsibility. Until 2005, the US was the only nation that still sanctioned the death penalty for youth. These boys and girls, barely having earned their driver's license, too young to vote, too young to legally buy alcohol or cigarettes, are locked away with adult men and women. This in spite of the fact that 90 percent of juveniles, even those convicted of murder, grow out of criminal behavior as they age. Putting young people in state prisons essentially silences them. Sending juveniles to adult prisons doesn't make us safer. The international standard for incarceration of juveniles for the most serious crimes is ten or fifteen years prior to parole eligibility. Links mentioned in this episode: Jean Trounstine: https://www.concordfreepress.com/request-a-book-motherlove https://www.jeantrounstine.com/ ____________________________________ Toby Dorr: Books and Audiobook Website   Patreon YouTube Instagram Facebook Or head to https://linktr.ee/fierceconversations for all things Fierce Conversations with Toby. Credits: Created by Toby Dorr. Produced by Number Three Productions, a division of GracePoint Publishing. Theme song: Lisa Plasse: Composer, arranger, and flutist Caroline Parody: Piano Tony Ventura: Bass For more information on these fabulous musicians, please go to https://tobydorr.com/theme-song/ 

I said to him: This is not going to be Nana's Kindness Project. This is going to be Connor's Kindness Project. -Sharon Marrama If you are looking for an uplifting story this holiday season, look no further. We talk a lot about “mother love” on this show, but what about the love a grandmother has for her grandchild? Meet Sharon Marrama, grandmother of 14-year-old Connor Wright, co-founders of Connor's Kindness Project www.connorskindnessproject.com. Hatched during the pandemic, the original goal was to deliver COVID Care Packages to children. Within a year, the organization began delivering Kindness Kits to children in hospitals and shelters and today, nearly 5000 Kindness Kits have been delivered to over 20 hospitals and shelters throughout Massachusetts and into New England. Armed with Teen Ambassadors and volunteers, the charity has also created the Kids Kindness Club, where Connor speaks to students about the power of a simple act of kindness. Recently featured in People Magazine and on The Sherri Show, www.sherrishowtv.com Sharon Marrama and her grandson have high hopes of taking their charity national. Running CKP is a family affair with Sharon's daughter Erica (Connor's mom) as a part of the leadership team. Raised in a humble home outside of Boston, Sharon was imbued with a strong work ethic from a very young age. As a high school student, she got up every morning at 4:30 AM to make the donuts at one of the original Dunkin Donuts locations. Employed at a dentist's office for over 30 years, Sharon went back to college at age 50, earning a bachelor's degree with high honors. In addition to her role as Executive Director of Connor's Kindness Projects, she is a Radiologic Technologist who also teaches radiology at Middlesex Community College. With a heart full of kindness Sharon says: “Life is about taking a tough or vulnerable situation and making it into a positive moment, one act of kindness at a time.” For 20 minutes of inspiration this Thanksgiving or any day of the week, just hit that download button. #kindness #thanksgiving #connorskindnessproject

This episode features Kimberly Augustus, owner of Bloom RDH, a company that helps dental hygiene graduates transition seamlessly from dental hygiene school into the working world. Kimberly started out with a career in finance before switching paths and heading to dental hygiene school at Middlesex Community College. She now teaches at the same college that she graduated from as an adjunct faculty! Kim had no prior dental experience before applying to dental hygiene school, but she didn't let that stop her. She spent time shadowing to get a feel for the dental hygiene profession before applying. Kim and Dana agree that shadowing before applying (even if it is not required on the application) is the best way to ensure that this career is right for you. Check out Kim on Instagram @BloomRDH or at her website: https://www.bloomrdh.com/.Have a question or feedback? Email me at dhbasics@protonmail.comCheck out the full transcript of the show here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mo Rocca (Mobituaries, The Daily Show) joins Tom and Julie to help them write their obituaries, watch a TikTok where college athletes name their favorite musicals, and talk about sharing the stage with future Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in a college production of Little Shop of Horrors! Plus Ripken the Bat Dog, the Alec Baldwin prank call that never aired, and Julie's Song of the Summer! Also the Schuylkill River, the one thing the Sharks and the Jets agree on, Bill Ripken's obscene trading card, the Low-Cal Ripken Diet, Rust starring Paul Rust, the AV Club tries to fix The Walking Dead, George R.R. Martin on the railroad line, Whiffenpoofs vs Hasty Pudding, famous alumni of Middlesex Community College, casting Bye Bye Birdie with Supreme Court justices, Sammy Davis Jr and the Church of Satan, Dennis Franz as James Bond, Art Buchwald vs Coming To America, Barbara Streisand vs Wall-E, and more. BUY JULIE'S NEW SONG "SILENCE" ON BANDCAMP https://julieklausner.bandcamp.com/track/silence WATCH THE "SILENCE" MUSIC VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY9DSQJN_yU SUBSCRIBE TO MOBITUARIES https://mobituaries.com/news/the-podcast LITTLE LORD WATCHALONG IS COMING TO PATREON *Saturday August 12th - Selection Saturday - Follow @DoubleThreatPod on Twitter and Instagram to help Brett choose the first watchalong movie *Wednesday August 16th - Watchalong Wednesday Livestream 9pm ET/6pm PT https://www.patreon.com/DoubleThreatPod SUPPORT DOUBLE THREAT ON PATREON Weekly Bonus Episodes, Monthly Livestreams, Video Episodes, and More! https://www.patreon.com/DoubleThreatPod WATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod CLIPS IN THIS EPISODE *Bill Ripken Trading Card *Ripken the Bat Dog *College Athletes Favorite Musicals JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS *Discord https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx *Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends *Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends DOUBLE THREAT MERCH https://www.teepublic.com/stores/double-threat TOTALLY EFFED UP T-SHIRTS https://www.teepublic.com/user/dttfu SEND SUBMISSIONS TO DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod DOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat Theme song by Mike Krol Artwork by Michael Kupperman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Andrea Gurmankin Levy, social sciences professor at Middlesex Community College, joins Lisa Dent to talk about a new study she co-authored in the Journal of the American Medical Association that revealed that 1 in 4 parents lied about their child’s COVID status. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]

Meet Kim Augustus RDH, BBA as she gum gabs with your Gum Goddess Podcaster, Hope Loyd RDH, BSDH, about new grads and dental hygiene experiences, mentorship, and challenges of the dental world! Kim has over 10 years of clinical experience practicing in the greater Boston area and is also an adjunct faculty member at Middlesex Community College. In 2022, she became a New Grad Coach and founded BloomRDH where newly graduated hygienists can come for mentorship, guidance and support as they enter their new careers. Join Hope online Gums & Gossip | Facebook and Gums & Gossip (@gumsngossip) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To contact Kim, send message to BloomRDH@gmail.com or follow her IG@BloomRDH --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gumsandgossip/message

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon, Jorge and Kevin host Aaron Moynihan, owner of The Perfect Mix Recording Studio and adjunct professor in music production at Middlesex Community College and The University of New Haven. Joining the PD Flight Crew for the first time, Aaron shares his story on how he started in music production. Through finding mentorship as he came into the industry, Aaron talks about how it helped lead him to giving back to the youth through teaching. Be sure to tune into the full episode for more of Aaron's story, a hot debate on Hip-hop's biggest icons, as well as some useful tips on how to grow your brand.

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon, Jorge and Kevin host Aaron Moynihan, owner of The Perfect Mix Recording Studio and adjunct professor in music production at Middlesex Community College and The University of New Haven. Joining the PD Flight Crew for the first time, Aaron shares his story on how he started in music production. Through finding mentorship as he came into the industry, Aaron talks about how it helped lead him to giving back to the youth through teaching. Be sure to tune into the full episode for more of Aaron's story, a hot debate on Hip-hop's biggest icons, as well as some useful tips on how to grow your brand.

This episode features an inspiring discussion hosted during NACCE's inaugural Future Building Summit, sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, an integral part of our 2021 Annual Conference, where we convened innovative thinkers and doers from higher education, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, public officials, and policymakers to chart a course for unified economic recovery and equity that leverages a dynamic community college ecosystem.In this episode, we dive into "TRANSFORMATION" – the sixth chapter of IMPACT ED: How Community College Entrepreneurship Creates Equity & Prosperity, NACCE's roadmap for building a more inclusive and equitable economy for a future that is unknown. Together with NACCE President & CEO Dr. Rebecca Corbin (NC); VentureWell President & CEO Phil Weilerstein (MA); and Co-Founders of the Everyday Entrepreneur Venture Fund Chip and Stuart Weismiller; we'll transform community impact by moving the needle from trial to expansion. What is the most transformational change you have observed at your college? Let us know on Twitter @NACCE! 

In this podcast episode ... The media industry is a tough and competitive business to get in to But at Middlesex Community College in Eastern Connecticut, you don't HAVE to spend 4 years and possibly $80,000 to get your qualification to get a job in the industry. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.

Donna Hylton is a technology professional and community leader with over 30 years of experience. Donna began her technology career in college while working as a Data Center Coordinator in New York City. She has worked as an end-user database specialist, programmer, systems team leader, and information systems manager before making the transition to academia. In 1997 Donna started teaching at Middlesex Community College as an adjunct professor and was hired full-time in 2000. Today she serves as a professor and Program Coordinator of the Computer Information Technology Systems and Management Information Systems degree programs at the college. Donna has a deep desire to inspire people from all strata of life to be the best they can be. She also applies this energy to the many community-based activities with which she is engaged. In 2002, she created “Adventures in Learning” an afternoon program of JOY Camp, a free enrichment camp for kids. This educational camp (which she continues to direct) uses creativity and innovation to get children excited about academics. ​In 2017 Donna took a sabbatical leave from Middlesex Community College to attack the problem of the under-representation of women, girls, and people of color in STEM. Out of this community endeavor, Donna founded the STEAM Train non-profit organization that works to move generations of under resourced and underrepresented populations to STEM. Today, Donna serves as STEAM Train's president and she is joined by a Board of Directors who are STEM professionals. This diverse group provides thought-leadership to the organization... https://www.steamtraininc.org/ Our conversation focused on: What brought her to the path she's on? JOY Camp - Adventures in Learning Computer Information Technology Systems Chairman, President, CEO of Steam Train Inc. Motherhood, raising kids Challenges women face – helpful strategies What teachings can we pass on to the younger generation, especially girls Humanitarian Mission Trips – Most memorable trip “Inspiring people from all strata of life” Striving to do it all with excellence and humility. YouTube: https://youtu.be/bgiFYPvdVzk I'd appreciate your thoughts. Please support our channel. https://www.patreon.com/join/mensimahshabazzphd https://PayPal.Me/MRTPodcast Contact Links: Mensimah's Round Table - Women's Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/191292605667511 Mensimah's Round Table Podcast: https://mensimahs-round-table.captivate.fm Website: https://mensimah.com Other Social Media Links: https://solo.to/mensimahshabazzphd

This episode features an inspiring discussion hosted during NACCE's inaugural Future Building Summit, sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, an integral part of our 2021 Annual Conference, where we convened innovative thinkers and doers from higher education, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, public officials, and policymakers to chart a course for unified economic recovery and equity that leverages a dynamic community college ecosystem.In this episode, we dive into "COMMUNITY" -- the fifth chapter of IMPACT ED: How Community College Entrepreneurship Creates Equity & Prosperity, NACCE's roadmap for building a more inclusive and equitable economy for a future that is unknown. Together with Judith Hogan, Dean, Business, Legal Studies & Public Services, Middlesex Community College (MA); Colin Lacy, Vice President of Community Partnerships, Citizen Schools; Dr. Arlene Rodriguez, Interim Provost, Middlesex Community College (MA); and Dr. Stephanie Santoso, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Citizen Schools; we'll create community impact by moving the needle from static to catalyst. What is your college doing to empower communities? Let us know on Twitter @NACCE! 

Ed Hileman Drywall and Custom Painting, including residential and commercial Power-washing of Selbyville, Delaware presents the 95th Episode of the Hondo Handy's Podcast. Today's podcast shares the journey of Craig Mobley, Clemson's first African-American scholarship student-athlete in any sport, when he came to Clemson from Chester, SC, as an honor student in the fall of 1969.  Mobley played two years on the Clemson basketball team before deciding to concentrate on his studies. He certainly did that, earning a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, with a minor in physics.  He later earned two masters degrees, one in business administration and one in system management from other institutions. One of the most well-rounded Clemson graduates, he also served as a major in the United States Air Force.  Mobley had considerable experience in basketball after he graduated from Clemson, as he was a coach of the men's and women's teams at Middlesex Community College in Massachusetts. Mobley was later chairman of the Los Angeles Watts Summer Games, while running his own Construction company. Mobley also worked for the 3M Corporation during his long career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode features an inspiring discussion hosted during NACCE's inaugural Future Building Summit, sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, an integral part of our 2021 Annual Conference, where we convened innovative thinkers and doers from higher education, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, public officials, and policymakers to chart a course for unified economic recovery and equity that leverages a dynamic community college ecosystem. an integral part of our 2021 Annual Conference, where we convened innovative thinkers and doers from higher education, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, public officials, and policymakers to chart a course for unified economic recovery and equity that leverages a dynamic community college ecosystem.In this episode, we dive into "ACCELERATE" -- the fourth chapter of IMPACT ED: How Community College Entrepreneurship Creates Equity & Prosperity, NACCE's roadmap for building a more inclusive and equitable economy for a future that is unknown. Together with Dr. Sharon Pierce, President, Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MN); Dr. Steve Schulz, President, North Iowa Area Community College (IA); and Dr. Betty Young, President, Hocking College (OH), we'll accelerate impact by moving the needle from upskilling to influencing. What is your college community doing to accelerate your impact? Let us know on Twitter @NACCE! 

My guest on July 28, 2021, was Dr. Victor Triay, a history professor at Middlesex Community College and an expert on Cuban history. His books include Fleeing Castro and The Mariel Boatlift: A Cuban-American Journey. 

In this episode we will discuss: Indonesian Three Magnolias Non Profit to support impoverished people of Indonesia Helping people make the changes through education Bridging the gap between now knowing and knowing how to make a difference Please welcome:   Mia brings technology technical background to help ITM organization reach the new level of support. Mia is currently a full-time employee. She received an Associate Degree from Middlesex Community College and attended University of Massachusetts-Lowell for Mathematics and Computing. Mia's creativity has exposed her to a variety of Indonesian Culture Shows where she is a designer and a model. In her ITM role, Mia will be able to assist the area of internet information technology and public relations. Mia moved to the Boston area in 1990 from Semarang and Jakarta Indonesia when she was 14 1/2 years old. She attended Hingham and Whitman Hanson High School back in the early 90s. Now, in her spare time, Mia is a part time mom to her teenage daughter and son, a hockey mom, a rock climber, fitness enthusiast, and outdoor adventure lover where she shares with her husband Jason in and around New Hampshire area.   If you would like to support this amazing non profit, please reach out to Mia here https://www.facebook.com/Indonesian3Magnolias .

This is the Sixth in a series of episodes dedicated to the fundamentals of community college governance. In this series, Jaci King, co-editor of the recently released Trusteeship in Community Colleges: A Guide for Effective Governance, Second Edition, interviews chapter authors about how to govern. In this episode, Dr. Eduardo Marti discusses Board Planning and Monitoring. Dr. Marti is an experienced educator who has led several community colleges with distinction for more than 25 years, Dr. Eduardo J. Martí joined CUNY in 2000 as President of Queensborough Community College. Prior to that, he served for six years as President of Corning Community College of the State University of New York, and for eight years, as President of SUNY’s Tompkins Cortland Community College. Dr. Martí also served as Executive Dean of Tunxis Community College and Acting President of Middlesex Community College, both located in Connecticut. This conversation was recorded on ZOOM, so please excuse a few brief dips in audio quality. To purchase Trusteeship in Community Colleges: A Guide for Effective Governance, Second Edition, visit the ACCT Bookstore online. Additionally, please feel free to get in touch if you have ideas for future episodes. Thanks for listening, we’ll see you next week. For more information about the 2021 call for proposals, please visit congress.acct.org.  

February 11, 2021 | Episode 25 just Two Dads talk to Susan B. Woods, a Development Consultant helping college-age Special Needs Students transition to successful college careers! Susan Woods, M.ed, retired from Middlesex Community College in 2017 as the Associate Dean of Student Support Services. Currently, Susan teaches as an Adjunct Faculty at Middlesex Community College and at Bunker Hill Community College, delivering courses focused on Developmental Disabilities, Special Education and First Year Experience Orientation for new college students. She is also an Independent Professional Development Consultant, supporting the successful transition to college for students with disabilities and providing K-12 teacher training in “Effective Strategies for Students with Disabilities” and “Supporting students on the Autism Spectrum in the classroom”. During her 27 years at Middlesex Community College, she managed Disability Support Services, alternative program models for students with significant intellectual disabilities and Autism, Personal Counseling, and 2 federally funded TRIO support programs for low income, 1st generation, and students with disabilities. Susan regularly provides training and workshops to educators on creating welcoming and inclusive environments, universal design for instruction, as well as training to HS teachers, staff, families and students to facilitate the successful transition of students with disabilities to higher education and post-secondary opportunities. Her consulting website is: www.susanbwoods.com Susan splits her time between her homes in Waltham, MA and Sunapee, NH, where her interests include: travel, visiting adult children and families, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, trail walks with her rescue dog Darby, entertaining and cooking for family and friends, books, movies, NYC theater…and as a board member supporting farm based therapy at Cultivate Care Farm in Bolton, MA. Website: https://www.susanbwoods.com/ Think College – College Search – Listing of nationwide programs which provide college and support models for students with intellectual disabilities https://thinkcollege.net/college-search Top College Consultants – Listing of nationwide college models which provide support models for students on the Autism Spectrum https://www.topcollegeconsultants.com/autism-in-college/ LD Advisory – Nationally recognized author, podcast and blogger who provides guidance and support for students with Learning disabilities and ADHD considering college. https://www.ldadvisory.com/families_students/ Stairway to STEM - Resources for students on the autism spectrum transitioning from high school to college, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields https://www.stairwaytostem.org/ -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads #justTwoDads #SpecialNeedsParenting #SpecialNeedsEducator

Steven Minkler, CEO Middlesex Community College chats about Middlesex Community College Foundation and Birdies for Charity

This episode is an audio recording of Leaders in Lowell's recent event with Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary. We apologize if the audio isn't always great as we are just getting started, but we are excited to share this event with you. More info: On January 23, 2020 Leaders in Lowell was honored to host former White House Social Secretary Deesha Dyer at the Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center. Originally from Philadelphia, Deesha was the Obama Administration's Social Secretary, "responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of official social events at the White House". In her time with the Obama Administration, she planned state visits, official ceremonies, private events, and numerous other functions on the White House campus. In 2014, Dyer founded beGirl.world a "non-profit organization empowering teen girls through global education and travel". Throughout the evening Deesha shared a variety of stories, both humorous and more serious, detailing her life and career leading to, during, and after her time at the White House, as well as how she personally managed all the stress and tried to maintain a happy and healthy personal life. From hip-hop writing to organizing a 12,000 person event for the Pope, Deesha was engaging, informative, inspirational to all who attended to follow their heart and do what's best for both themselves and for those around them. * The sound at the beginning of the episode is the projection screen at the venue going up, sorry for the noise! The 2020 run of Leaders in Lowell is presented by Nancy Donahue and Middlesex Community College. For more info about Leaders in Lowell AND for a full event photo gallery please visit: https://www.leadersinlowell.org/post/2019/10/24/next-event-lessons-in-leadership-with-deesha-dyer

This episode is an audio recording of Leaders in Lowell's panel event focused on the topic of "Women in Leadership" with Governor Jane Swift, CEO Karen Frederick, CEO Erin Murphy-Rafferty, and Bopha Malone. We apologize if the audio isn't always great as we are just getting started, but we are excited to share this event with you. On April 4, 2019 Leaders in Lowell was honored to host a Women in Leadership Panel at the Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center at Middlesex Community College. The panel featured CEO of Community Teamwork Karen Frederick, Enterprise Bank Vice President Bopha Malone, The Wonderfund CEO Erin Murphy-Rafferty, and former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift. The panelists touched on a variety of topics pertaining to women, community engagement, and cross field collaboration. They discussed their own personal journeys in leadership and life, the barriers that can make things harder for women in the workplace, relationships between nonprofit, business, and government and how they can effectively collaborate, the importance of mentorship and various ways that people have gone about approaching the issue of women's equality like legislation for quotas and paternity leave. We would like to thank the Merrimack Repertory Theater and Mr. and Mrs. Drew Photography for their generous help and support with this event! For more info and for a full event gallery please visit: https://www.leadersinlowell.org/post/2018/08/01/upcoming-event-woman-in-leadership

How lucky was I to get to sit down and chat with the esteemed, incredibly talented artist Ella Putney Carlson Art in December, 2018?! It was right before she swept the GIA's at Imaging USA 2019 with her brilliant album of Aliens!! I loved her at first site, and it has only grown since then. Thank you so much Ella, for letting my chop up and repost this interview, that is the ORIGINAL prototype for my Sassy Mouth Flashy Camera Club chit chat format! Watch on Youtube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMUf3IpGlY8From her website www.ellaputneycarlson.com: Ella Putney Carlson is a photographic artist, illustrator and educator. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree in visual art from the @NNew Hampshire Institute of Art. She has also earned the professional photography degrees of Master Photographer, Master Artist, Craftsman, and Certified Professional Photographer from the Professional Photographers of America, and the Fellowship Degree and Educational Associate Degree from the American Society of Photographers. She won the 2019 Grand Imaging Award, the top prize in Professional Photographers of America international image competition, and was awarded the first prize GIA for her album "Most Wanted" and is nominated for another GIA for 2020. She has earned multiple Kodak Gallery Awards, Fuji Masterpiece Awards and Courts of Honor awards, and had the top scoring images in both the Artist and Illustrative categories in PPA's Northeast District competition and the top score in both the Artist and non-event album categories in PPA's International Competition. She has been a Diamond Photographer of the Year for the past 5 years. Carlson's work has been exhibited in a number of museums and galleries including: Danforth Museum, DeCordova Museum, the Wren Gallery, American Society of Photographers exhibit, Artistree Gallery, the Vermont Center for Photography, the New Hampshire Institute of Art, Professional Photographers of American International Exhibit, the Cove Gallery, and the Lowell Arts League Gallery. Her work has been published several times in Professional Photographers magazine and the PPA Loan Books and General Showcase books. Her book, "Fine Art Photoshop" will be published in early 2017. She has been teaching at the University of Mass, Lowell, since 1999. In addition, she teaches workshops in Photoshop and Corel Painter® for state and regional professional photography groups. She has also taught at New Hampshire Institute of Art, Middlesex Community College and DeCordova Museum.

There’s been 10 straight days of Short Time Shots. This is National Podcast Post Month, which is kinda like National Novel Writing Month. NaPodPoMo as compared to NaNoWriMo. The goal is to put out a podcast a day for the month of November. This is part of the reason Short Time Shots came back. The season’s here, it started on November 1 and there’s wrestling news virtually every day. What’s going to make this suck is Thanksgiving, but I’ll figure something out. This is Short Time Shots, a mostly daily look at the scores in more from the world of wrestling, I’m sore from the trampoline park, I’m installing flooring now in the studio, and most importantly, I’m your soundtrack, Jason Bryant.   Dual Meets:  No. 1 Penn State extended its win streak to 60 in a row with a 45-0 shutout of Navy in front of a sold out crowd at Rec Hall. Penn State picked up six bonus victories, including falls from Mark Hall at 174 pounds and Anthony Cassar at heavyweight. As far as ranked wins go, top-ranked Vincenzo Joseph teched No. 11 Tanner Skidgel at 165, while Hall decked Spencer Carey in just under a minute. It was the 49th straight sellout at home for Penn State. The 60 in a row is the eighth-longest dual meet win streak in college wrestling history. It’s the fifth longest in major college wrestling history.  The three longest active streaks in college wrestling are Grand View’s 76 in a row in the NAIA, St. Cloud State’s 51 in a row in Division II, which is just three away from tying their own Division II record and Penn State’s 60 in Division I.  Ohio State debuted their new arena with some style as the third-ranked Buckeyes chopped down Stanford 29-6 in Columbus. The Covelli Center was abuzz as Ohio State won nine out of 10 bouts, including Luke Pletcher’s cardiac win over Stanford freshman Real Woods in sudden victory at 141. At 157, Elijah Cleary recovered from being rode for about 15 minutes to rally to force sudden victory and beat Tyler Eischens. Stanford’s only win came by fall at 165 as Shane Griffith stuck Ethan Smith. Kollin Moore went Hulk Smash on Nathan Traxler.  In the first Mound on the Mat dual held at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park, No. 11 Virginia Tech got a major decision at heavyweight to push past No. 21 Northwestern 21-18. John Borst’s major decision over Jack Heyob closed out the dual, which was a 5-5 split between the teams. Northwestern’s Sebastian Rivera, a two-time All-American at 125, was up at 133 and majored Collin Gerardi 13-4 as the dual went back and forth but bonus points was also the theme as six of the 10 bouts had bonus wins. Mitch Moore went yard after pinning Jack Tolin at 141 pounds, but Yahya Thomas of Northwestern fired right back with a major over Brent Moore at 149. Northwestern’s Ryan Deakin and Virginia Tech’s David McFadden traded majors at 157 and 165. Hunter Bolen earned a huge major decision over Jack Jessen at 184. Lucas Davison, fresh off a Junior world silver, stopped Stan Smeltzler 5-3 at 197 to give the Wildcats their last lead. Borstyman then finished it off for the Hokies on a sunny and mild November afternoon. Play Ball! Army West Point went 2-0 at the inaugural Chattanooga Duals. The Black Knights beat host Chattanooga 18-12 as Alex Hopkins and Bobby Heald closed out the Mocs with wins at 197 and 285, while it was the opposite against Illinois as the Black Knights built a 19-6 lead after seven matches and cruised. Illinois beat host Chattanooga 22-10. Campbell evened its record at 1-1 with a 24-16 win over host Ohio on Sunday. At 133 pounds, the top matchup of the day saw Mario Guillen of Ohio top Noah Gonser of Campbell. Matthew Dallara of Campbell picked up a solid win over Zac Carson at 157, while Andrew Morgan picked up another major decision at 184. My wife and I started a re-watch of sorts with The Office last night, so we close out the dual portion of the episode with the Electric City Duals, hosted by Scranton. The host Royals went 4-0 and beat Middlesex Community College 45-3, Oneonta State 19-16, Rowan College of Gloucester, which used to be known as Gloucester County, 25-24, and Lackawanna College 35-18. Toby, NO! Tournaments:  Top notes from the DefenseSoap/Journeymen Collegiate Classic were Dom Demas of Oklahoma pinning Nebraska’s Chad Red at 141, Arizona State’s Josh Maruca lost three times on the day to finish sixth in his pool at 149, the pool was won by Nebraska’s Colin Purinton, who’s like a 10th year senior. This guy has been around forever, but he wrestled well. Isaiah White of Nebraska beat Josh Shields of Arizona State 6-1 in a battle of All-Americans at 165 pounds. All-American Jordan Kutler of Lehigh beat All-American Mikey Labriola of Nebraska 4-1 to claim the title at 174 in Pool A. At 184 pounds, a late score by returning national champion Zahid Valencia lifted him to his pool title over Nebraska All-American Taylor Venz and Utah Valley heavyweight Tate Orndorff probably had the best day, beating All-Americans Tanner Hall of Arizona State and Jordan Wood of Lehigh to claim the A bracket at 285 pounds.  The big result at the Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open at Binghamton was Lou DePrez of the host squad knocking off All-American Ben Darmstadt of Cornell, who was returning to the mats after a year away due to injury - and coming down a weight in the process.   Harold Nichols Cyclone Open: Nine of the 10 titles were won by athletes from schools in the state of Iowa. Iowa State had four champs, as did Northern Iowa. Grand View also had an individual champion - all of that from the open division. The one non-Iowa school to pick up a title was Drew Scharenbrock at 157 - he’s from Wisconsin. Among the better finals, Northern Iowa’s Max Thomsen knocked off Iowa State’s Jarrett Degan 12-7 at 149 in a battle of All-Americans. Bryce Steiert’s move up to 174 has been so far so good for UNI. Steiert beat Iowa State’s Marcus Coleman 6-0 in the finals there. The move up was also good for UNI’s Taylor Lujan, who defeated Sam Colbray of Iowa State 7-5 in the finals at 184. Grand View’s Tyree Sutton beat Northern Iowa’s Tyrell Gordon 3-1 in the finals to give the NAIA a champ at the event at 197.  Some solid Arizona State true freshmen won titles - Nick Raimo at 125, Trey Munoz at 174 and Cohlton Schultz at heavyweight. Three notable titles were won by Northern Colorado Bears: Mosha Schwartz at 133, Andrew Alirez at 149 and Alan Clothier at 184. Last week, we told you about Boise State alum Ben VomBaur wrestling with his sons, Will and Vance at the Cowboy Open. Well, he did most of that again, wrestling with his son Will at the event. This time, they both took third. VomBaur was a two-time All-American at Boise State in 2002 and 2003. So he’s close to 40.  Cleveland State won six titles at the Ohio Intercollegiate Open, with the most notable coming at 141 pounds as Evan Cheek knocked off Drew Mattin of Michigan in the semifinals and then beat younger brother Cole Mattin in the finals. Ohio State won three weights as Carson Kharchla, Rocky Jordan and Gavin Hoffman won their weights. The only non-Ohio State or Cleveland State champion was Mercyhurst heavyweight Jacob Robb.  On the women’s side, Emmanuel captured six titles at the East Stroudsburg Open, while first-year Presbyterian won three weights.  Bakersfield College won California’s Southeast Conference tournament, outdistancing second-place West Hills.  PROMO CODE WARNING There are approximately 63 active wrestling podcasts out there, with 20 of them on the Mat Talk Podcast Network. I get asked all the time about what people need to start a podcast. One of the most important things is a podcast host. I firmly believe in quality comes at a cost and with Libsyn, my podcast host of choice, that cost is super affordable. Sign up for Libsyn, at L-I-B-S-Y-N.com and use the promo code MTO to get your first month of podcast hosting for free when you sign up. That means you get the rest of THIS month and NEXT month free. They’ve got plans as affordable as $5 a month. They’ve been the backbone of this network and if you don’t reach out to me for technical advice, at least hear me on this one – Libsyn.com, use promo code MTO and get your free month (and a half!) TAKEDOWN CANCER It's time again to think about hosting a TakeDown Cancer event at one of your home meets, tournaments or youth events. TakeDown Cancer raises money for the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund where over 91 percent of all money goes directly to research doctors and other cancer related projects. TakeDown Cancer is an all volunteer group with no paid salaries. TakeDown Cancer has raised almost $250,000. Please consider hosting an event. Go to www.takedowncancer.org for information or contact Mark Neu at mneu@shakopee.k12.mn.usLet’s TakeDown Cancer! - No one fights alone! Notables on the Docket for November 11: NOTHING. YOU GET NOTHING. Just like Weaver in Wheel of Fish. Yes, I saw Weird Al Yankovic live back in August at the Minnesota State Fair. And that’s a UHF reference. Today, we’re going to teach poodles how to fly.  FROM THE DWN: In many situations during the season, much of what you hear about in the scores above will be in the daily wrestling newsletter, so I won’t repeat items that are included here that I’ve mentioned above.  The Mankato Free Press follows past Division II national champion Jason Rhoten from Minnesota State-Mankato as he’s hunting elk in Montana.  Omaha.com with the biggest banner ad I’ve ever seen. But below that is a feature from Gene Schinzel on the Huskers wrestling lineup this season as the team looks to butcher the Emeril Lagase phrase by taking it up a notch. It’s like the guy in the business meeting who thinks he’s big on Emeril and goes, BOOM, take it to the next level. What up Nate Schy! It was in yesterday’s newsletter, but I’ll mention it again here as Tim Hands of FivePointMove.com liked his chat with Minnesota Storm Greco-Roman coach Dan Chandler so much, that he posted

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The November midterms are fast-approaching -- raising concerns about election security and the safeguarding of local voter identity.This hour, we look at how Connecticut is responding with Secretary of the State Denise Merrill.Plus: a Middletown-based prison program gives incarcerated adults the opportunity to work towards an Associate degree behind bars.We learn about the Wesleyan Center for Prison Education and its recent degree-granting collaboration with Middlesex Community College.And finally: Have recent weather reports left you feeling underwhelmed? Don't be upset with your local forecaster, says Quinnipiac University professor Ben Bogardus.Coming up, Bogardus joins us along with NBC Connecticut Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan. And we want to hear from you. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A talk given to a class of students at Middlesex Community College, 2/7/17

Hailing from Boston suburb Medford, Massachusetts, Tim has been around cameras all his life. His father Frank Pilleri got Tim involved in Medford's public access station at a very early age. Tim had two public access TV shows and made two Panman movies before he was 20 years old. Tim then went to Middlesex Community College where he attained a ... See full bio »

Hailing from Boston suburb Medford, Massachusetts, Tim has been around cameras all his life. His father Frank Pilleri got Tim involved in Medford's public access station at a very early age. Tim had two public access TV shows and made two Panman movies before he was 20 years old. Tim then went to Middlesex Community College where he attained a ... See full bio »

Twitter has become a popular tool among many education leaders who say it's invaluable on many levels. Yet many education leaders are not connected to this vibrant community. In this segment our guests make the case for why you should give a twit about Twitter. Steven Weber is the principal at Hillsborough Elementary School located in Hillsborough, NC. George Couros, Principal at Forest Green School and creator and author of the "Connected Principals" collaborative. Jo-Ann Spence has been the Executive Director of Lowell Day Nursery for 25 years, taught for 10 years, on the Advisory Board of Middlesex Community College and the Early Ed. Dept. of the Vocational School and National Director of the year and Bammy Award winning Director of the Year. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Susan Halter Executive Director of COOL to discuss the Sandbox IdeaLaunch Pitch Contest. The event is on Thursday Night June 21st from 6 to 830pm at Middlesex Community College in Lowell. Here is the faceook link to the event http://www.facebook.com/events/363026610430312/. For more information please visit their website at http://sandboxidealaunch.org/ Audio file:  merrimackvalleysandboxidealaunch.mp3

Bunker Hill Community College Professor Paula Velluto has received National Science Foundation funding to create a model computer forensics program. The project is a regional collaboration of Middlesex Community College, Bristol Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, Northern Essex Community College and the University of Massachusetts Boston to meet the regional need of law enforcement for trained computer forensics (CF) technicians. The programs uniquely combine the disciplines of Information Technology and Criminal Justice and are tailored to the needs of each institution. The CFATE NSF project focuses on achieving three goals:To create computer forensics programs that align with law enforcement, public safety, private industry and homeland security needs to ensure consistent, current and flexible training. CFATE works with local/regional law enforcement agencies and industries to determine the needed skill set. Faculty workshops are being conducted to facilitate integration of CJ and IT into courses and expedite curriculum development on a consortium wide basis. CF experts work with the colleges to ensure that materials are rich in real world content. UMass Boston is developing baccalaureate programs that accept community college graduates and provide them with career pathways. In addition, CFATE is developing stand-alone courses and programs for IT professionals and CJ practitioners.To offer regional professional development opportunities for educators to develop expertise needed for teaching these programs. In addition to workshops on CJ and IT integration, extensive workshops on CF and the use of state-of-the-art software are being offered. Curriculum development workshops emphasize learner-centered pedagogy that give students needed skills. CF experts work individually with faculty and mentor them as they deliver CF courses.To expand the capacity in the region to attract students from diverse backgrounds to CF programs at each institution and support them in gaining employment in related positions. CFATE is creating recruitment materials such as CDs, brochures, and interactive websites to reach local schools and local and regional community organizations. This is combined with targeted personal outreach to schools and organizations. I've know Paula for many years and have always been so impressed with her technical knowledge, experience, vision and (especially) the way she works with her students. Paula is one of the best and last month I had the opportunity to interview her at the SAME-TEC 2008 Conference in Austin, TX.You can get more information on the CFATE rogram at Bunker Hill Community College here. The project website at CFATE.ORG will also be up shortly.