Podcasts about school visits

Building an art business takes more than just talent—it takes determination, adaptability, and a willingness to keep going, even when success feels out of reach. Stella and Gemma Stevens, the artists behind Two Faced Twins, know this firsthand. Their work—bold, colorful, and joyful—now has a dedicated following, but their path wasn't always easy. For two years, the Stevens twins struggled to sell a single piece. They faced creative differences, self-doubt, and even a gallery robbery. But instead of giving up, they leaned into their vision, their roles as artists, and their belief in what they were building. In this conversation, host Alyson Stanfield talks with Stella and Gemma about: How they transformed sibling disagreements into a creative advantage. The strategies that helped them push through early struggles and build momentum. The business mindset that keeps them going, including their marketing and expansion efforts. How they inspire the next generation of artists through school visits. One of the biggest takeaways? Determination isn't just about working hard—it's about believing in your work and staying the course. 00:35 Meet the Two Faced Twins: Stella and Gemma Stevens 02:20 Creative Process and Artistic Differences 03:39 Overcoming Early Struggles 06:50 Building a Business and Finding Motivation 18:08 The Birth of Two Faced Twins 20:38 Opening a Gallery During COVID 24:21 Family Involvement and Challenges 27:02 Dealing with a Gallery Robbery and the Aftermath 30:54 Income Streams Breakdown 32:38 Balancing Art and Business 34:50 Engaging with the Community 37:12 Promoting Artwork 39:46 School Visits and Their Impact 46:12 Future Plans and Expansion 48:54 The Importance of a Business Mentor 51:17 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Middle grade author Celesta Rimington is on the podcast this week to share her wealth of knowledge about navigating school visits. We cover all your biggest questions, including what to charge for visits, how to facilitate book orders, what to include in your presentation, and so much more. Even if you write for adults and don't plan to offer school visits, there are so many valuable gems that can apply to all kinda of author events, including book clubs and unique marketing ideas. Don't skip this one! To learn more about Celesta, visit her website. You can also find all the buy-links for her books here. *** The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mindset & emotional resilience you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!

When the continent of Australia was settled by Europeans they came with their cats, foxes, rabbits and any number of foreign animals. It didn't take long for these ‘invaders' to destabilise delicate ecosystems and lead to a wave of the extinction amongst native animals. In this episode host Prof Andy Lowe is joined by Katherine Tuft https://tinyurl.com/mrxf6sy3 and Nathan Manders https://tinyurl.com/33hwtjv8 of Arid Recovery https://aridrecovery.org.au, an independent not-for-profit advancing conservation science for Australian threatened species in Roxby Downs South Australia. They explore the challenges and wins of the 25 years of Arid Recovery's existence, and explore ideas for the future of conservation in the world's arid lands.  Learn More  Arid Recovery https://aridrecovery.org.au  Arid Recovery Sunset Tour https://www.roxbydowns.sa.gov.au/lifestyleandsport/visitor-information/attractions/arsunsettour  Arid Recovery Education and School Visits https://aridrecovery.org.au/visit/education-and-group-visits   Get In Touch  You can contact Eco Futurists podcast here andrew.lowe@adelaide.edu.au   Enjoying the show? Rate, review, and share it with your friends to help listeners like yourself explore their inner Eco Futurist.

Welcome back to another episode of Counselor Chat! Today, I'm thrilled to share a conversation with the one and only Julia Cook. Julia is a former counselor and celebrated author whose books like My Mouth Is a Volcano and Tattle Tongue are staples on school counseling shelves across the nation. In this episode, Julia shares her journey from writing her first book to creating a collection that's been translated into nine languages and used in schools worldwide.We explore:Julia's creative process and her shift from SEL to teaching "Great People Skills (GPS)."How her books evolve with student needs, ensuring inclusivity and relevance.Practical, hands-on strategies for engaging students and teaching essential life skills.The launch of Julia's new platform, Cookie Bites, offering videos, activities, and resources for counselors and educators.Julia's new book, I Am Vape, addressing vaping prevention for younger students.This episode is packed with actionable tips, inspiration, and a giveaway you won't want to miss!What You'll Learn in This Episode:The Evolution of Julia's Books: How feedback from counselors helps her refine her stories to fit the needs of today's students.Concrete Teaching Strategies: Learn how visuals and metaphors, like root beer floats and racetracks, help kids grasp challenging concepts like test anxiety and self-regulation.The Power of Adaptation: Why it's essential for educators and resources to grow alongside the ever-changing needs of students.Practical Tools with Cookie Bites: Discover a treasure trove of resources, from grab-and-go activities to videos, designed to make your counseling life easier.Giveaway Details:Want to win a signed copy of Julia's new book I Am Vape? Here's how:Forward this episode to five colleagues and CC Carol (carol@counselingessentials.org).The first five listeners to send their emails will win!Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Cookie Bites by Julia Cook: Cookie Bites WebsiteCounseling Essentials Resources: Counseling EssentialsJulia's New Book, I Am Vape: Learn more about vaping prevention for young students.School Visits and Workshops with Julia Cook: Email Julia at julia@juliacookonline.com.Stay Connected:Follow Carol on Instagram and Facebook: @CounselingEssentialsVisit the Counselor Chat podcast page: Counseling Essentials PodcastFinal Thoughts:Julia reminds us of the importance of laughter, adaptability, and connection in school counseling. Whether it's a poopy day or a cookie day, stay focused on the impact you make in students' lives. You're doing amazing work, counselor rock stars!Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Until next time, keep spreading joy and making a difference!Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks...

Manda Aufochs Gillespie/ Folk U - On Friday, May 17, Manda Aufochs Gillespie was joined by the Simon Fraser University field school that visited Cortes in the week of May 13-17 to chat about how ecosystem approaches to health can help us understand the implications and impact of climate change through the perspective of rural and remote island communities. Folk U Radio is taking old school viral every Friday at 1 and Mondays at 6:30 p.m./Wednesday at 6 a.m. @CKTZ89.5FM or livestreamed at cortesradio.ca. Find repeats anytime at www.folku.ca/podcasts.

In this episode, Chrystal D Giles joins Jennifer LaGarde to discuss the power of children's literature to shape readers' hearts and provide guidance in navigating the world. Chrystal shares her experiences as a young reader and how she now gravitates towards contemporary realistic fiction that tackles social and cultural topics. They also discuss Chrystal's book, Not An Easy Win, which follows the journey of a 12-year-old boy named Lawrence as he learns to play chess and navigates complex emotions and family dynamics. The conversation highlights the importance of representation and the impact of books in helping children understand and process their own experiences. They also explore the role of technology and the value of finding healthy alternatives, as well as the significance of strong grandparent characters in children's literature. Chrystal shares her upcoming projects and the joy she finds in school visits and connecting with young readers. Show notes and other information related to this episode (including a discount code from Bookelicious) can be found here. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reader's Heart 03:02 Not An Easy Win 06:02 Representation and Shame 09:31 Technology and Healthy Alternatives 13:18 Grandma's Role 21:00 Future Projects 25:10 School Visits and Impact 27:31 Conclusion

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark and Shawnee Caruthers talk about a recent set of school visits in Minnesota as a part of an ongoing series of Real World Learning field trips.   The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is a thriving community of nearly 3 million people. Made up of 7 counties, 182 communities and 2 medium-sized, diverse urban districts (36k and 33k). Additionally, there are a couple big suburban districts like Apple Valley.  Links: School for Environmental Studies  High School for Recording Arts  Dallas School Visits Podcast Episode Cajon Valley Public Schools xello.com Real-World Learning Case Study Sam Seidel - Hip Hop Genius Ford Next Generation  Learning Belton High St Paul Public Schools Shakopee High Burnsville High  School for Environmental Studies High School for Recording Arts  Avalon School  Exploration High School  

Comedy writer Declan Fay is Tony's Speakola guest. Declan was the co-writer of Ronny Chieng International Student and the hilarious Crossbread podcast, about a Christian rap duo who hit the big time, but don't happen to be Christians (stars Megan Washington and Chris Ryan). Declan was head writer for this year's AACTA Awards, and has been part of writers' rooms for Rove, Dirty Laundry Live, Problems and You're Skitting Me. His The Sweetest Plum podcast with Chris Kennett was one of Australia's pioneering comedy podcasts, and ran for many years.  He also speaks regularly in schools via Booked Out Speakers Agency, who also represent Tony for school visits.  Join Speakola's mailing list and Substack Join Tony's personal writing Substack Donate to Speakola to keep us going! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Danielle discusses the steps involved in becoming a naturopathic doctor and provides information on accredited naturopathic medical schools. She emphasizes the importance of choosing an accredited school for credibility and legal recognition as a naturopathic doctor. Dr. Danielle also shares her personal experience in choosing a school and highlights the need to visit the school and interact with current students to get a feel for the program and student body. She mentions the option of residency after medical school and suggests alternative programs for healthcare providers interested in incorporating naturopathic principles into their practice. Takeaways To become a naturopathic doctor, it is important to choose an accredited naturopathic medical school. There are only four accredited naturopathic medical schools in the United States: Bastyr, NUNM, Sonoran, and NUHS. Undergraduate majors can vary, but completing the pre-med requirements is necessary. Medical school is a four to five-year program that includes science-focused classes in the first two years and a variety of clinical rotations in the later years. Residency after medical school is optional but can provide additional training and experience. Alternative programs like the Institute of Functional Medicine and the Institute for Integrated Nutrition can be options for healthcare providers interested in naturopathic principles. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:58 Undergraduate Requirements 04:31 Importance of Accreditation 05:29 Beware of Non-Accredited Programs 06:24 Choosing the Right School 07:19 Medical School Curriculum 09:11 Residency and Specialization 11:02 Application Process and School Visits 12:52 Alternative Programs for Providers 13:47 Final Thoughts and Contact Information ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Shawnee Caruthers and Tom Vander Ark discuss a recent set of school visits in Dallas, Texas. These schools do an incredible job of showcasing dual enrollment, pathway management, business partnerships and building culture in their schools.  These schools create radical new pathways to economic mobility and cultures of possibility. Links: BigThought The Future of Learning with Dr. Pamela Moran, Byron Sanders and Dr. Ed Hess Remake Learning Dallas County Promise Economic Mobility High: The New End Game for America's High Schools 60x30TX Initiative Molina B Tech Adamson P Tech IDEA  Career Institutes St. Vrain Valley Schools Dr. Don Haddad and Dr. Jackie Kapushion on St. Vrain Schools and Innovation Centers San Diego School Visits Blog Fort Osage Cajon Valley  Phoenix Chamber of Commerce CAPS Network | Building and Growing Community Partnerships Paul Quinn College Oppti Skillsline  

Graeme will talk to us about his experience facilitating and participating in school accreditation and inspection visits for the Council of International Schools, New England Associates of Schools and Colleges, and British Schools Overseas. We discuss the structures, rationale and how schools engage with the process, and the dynamics that take place between accreditation and inspection of organisations and schools.   About Graeme Chisholm   Graeme Chisholm is a Co-Director at Riverside International School, Prague, Czech Republic (www.riversideschool.cz).    Before taking on the role of Co-Driector, he was the Primary Principal for 12 years and an Early Years and Primary teacher for 7 years.    Graeme has benefitted from his experience participating in NEASC / CIS accreditation visiting teams, and preparatory visiting teams for over 13 years.   Resources   Council of International School - Framework and Protocol  https://www.cois.org/for-schools/international-accreditation/framework-and-protocol   New England Associates of Schools and Colleges - Commission on International Education  https://www.neasc.org/international   NEASC ACE Pathway  https://www.neasc.org/ace   International Taskforce on Child Protection https://www.cois.org/about-cis/child-protection/international-taskforce-on-child-protection   International Taskforce Safeguarding Standards  https://www.cois.org/about-cis/child-protection/international-taskforce-on-child-protection/safeguarding-standards   British Schools Overseas Standards  https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1184725/Standards_for_British_Schools_Overseas.pdf   British overseas schools reports https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-schools-overseas-inspection-reports/british-schools-overseas-accredited-schools-inspection-reports   John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents  Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt  Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we'll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!"In today's episode, Anouk is joined by the insightful Victor Antunez, a father and real estate agent who shares his personal journey of relocating with his autistic daughter. Together, they discuss the impact of reorganizing their daughter's play area to suit her needs and share a more calming symbol for autism. They also delve into the importance of choosing a home that accommodates the unique needs and safety concerns of autistic children. From traveling tips to finding the right neighborhood, this episode is packed with practical advice and personal stories. So, grab a cup of tea, sit back, and join us as we dive into the world of parenting intense and sensory sensitive kids.3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Personalized, Safe Spaces for Autistic Children: Victor discusses the impact of reorganizing and making changes to our autistic child's environment to make it less stimulating and more calming.2️⃣ Relocating with an Autistic Child: Safety and Accessibility: Victor shares insights on the significance of living in proximity to necessary services for autistic children, such as schools and therapy centers. He expresses the importance of neighborhood adaptability and considerations for potential hazards, such as the risk of wandering and drowning, are emphasized.3️⃣ Communication and Inclusion for Smooth Transitions: Victor emphasizes the significance of involving children in the moving process, regardless of verbal ability. He discusses the importance of familiarizing the child with new environments, such as airports, and planning rest stops with amenities for ease during travel are recommended."We're seeing more and more kids being diagnosed later in life, and we're realizing that autism is different than what we thought it was. It's possible because there's different levels and different ways that autism can show."Connect with Victor Antunez:Links: https://miamiautismdad.com/ https://miamiautismdad.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Home-Renovations-Sensory-Friendly-Interior-Design-1-39.pdfMake sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.caJoin the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality.To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburstTake a deep breath, keep going, we're all in this together!Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Did you know, the doors to our course The Picture Book Course are now open? Come on in! We'd love to have you sailing with us. Read all about it here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/PB What are the big secrets behind successful school visits and events? In this episode, Katie and Tania grill Helen on all the insider bits and VOILA.We talked aboutSetting boundaries when doing school visitsHow to structure your timeThe TOPPEST OF THE TOP TIPS to help children remember your name and connect with you as an author.Being clear about your needs when doing author visits and book festivals.Alternatives to in-person visits.p.s. Tonight over on Instagram we're doing a live Q&A call. This is the best way to get your questions answered on the spot by Helen (Katie will be there too, and Tania is manning the comments/chat box thingie.) See ya there! xCome and say hello! ✏️ @thegoodshipillustration

How can you create a book series that children love — and that you can expand into multiple streams of income? How can you offer a fantastic experience to schools — and get paid well for your time? Tonya Duncan Ellis gives her tips. In the intro, investment firm KKR will buy Simon & Schuster […] The post Publishing Books For Children And Profitable School Visits With Tonya Ellis first appeared on The Creative Penn.

As a childrens book author you should be loooking at sharing your work with children. One of the best and easiest ways of doing this is through planning school visits. In this podcast we discuss how to go about organising your school visits.

Are book covers important for an author? How about platform building? Are school visits a viable author side hustle? How do you make that a success? On Episode 40, we dig into these questions, and so many more, with award winning author Lindsay Currie. Don't miss it!Visit Lindsay (and see the cover for It Found Us!) at www.lindsaycurrie.comPre-order a signed copy of Lindsay's forthcoming book - It Found Us. About Lindsay CurrieLindsay is the award winning author of 4 spooky middle grade novels including THE PECULIAR INCIDENT ON SHADY STREET, SCRITCH SCRATCH, WHAT LIVES IN THE WOODS and THE GIRL IN WHITE. While she's never experienced anything truly paranormal, Lindsay enjoys researching her city's forgotten history and learning about the events that shaped the many ghost legends in Chicago. When she's not reading or writing a mystery novel of her own, Lindsay can be found taking long walks with her family, chilling with her dog, or searching the graveyard for her next antagonist. Visit Lindsay at Lindsaycurrie.com Support the showWebsite: https://www.writerswithwrinkles.net/Threads: @WritersWithWrinklesInsta: @WritersWithWrinklesTwitter: @BethandLisaPodSupport Writers With Wrinkles - become a subscriberEmail: Beth@BethMcMullenBooks.comWriters with Wrinkles Link Tree for more!

Send us a textYou need to find a place of inspiration to either change your or solidify your mindset, and with school visits, you get to see high quality PBL in action. Your staff needs to experience another school to find inspiration.This September, Magnify Learning will be hosting a Design Days Immersion at CSA NewTech. During these two days, you get to speak with teachers, principals, and students at a Nationally Recognized PBL School. CSA NewTech is a rockstar PBL School and is an excellent place to inspire your team. There are only 30 tickets total so secure your team's spot today with the link below: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/2day-immersion-design-days-2138619876REGISTER FOR THE DESIGN DAYS IMMERSIONhttps://events.eventzilla.net/e/2day-immersion-design-days-2138619876ORDER THE BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://resources.magnifylearningin.org/onsite-workshopsCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/design-days-sign-upONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://resources.magnifylearningin.org/join-today

You need to find a place of inspiration to either change your or solidify your mindset, and with school visits, you get to see high quality PBL in action. Your staff needs to experience another school to find inspiration.This September, Magnify Learning will be hosting a Design Days Immersion at CSA NewTech. During these two days, you get to speak with teachers, principals, and students at a Nationally Recognized PBL School. CSA NewTech is a rockstar PBL School and is an excellent place to inspire your team. There are only 30 tickets total so secure your team's spot today with the link below: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/2day-immersion-design-days-2138619876REGISTER FOR THE DESIGN DAYS IMMERSIONhttps://events.eventzilla.net/e/2day-immersion-design-days-2138619876ORDER THE BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshop

Can I learn illustration from online courses? How do I keep my creative fire? How do I start making author visits to schools? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry share the answers in this live episode of Three Point Perspective!*FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREON*PATREONSign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

Today's guest is Lynn Ng Quezon, author of Mattie and the Machine. Lynn joined me to talk about the extreme usefulness of good critique partners, knowing how much of your research to include in historical fiction, and the pressures of doing author school visits. Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Lynn's Links: Instagram Site   Ad Links: PubSite Why Do We Say That? RT Book Reviews  

Adam Wallace, New York Times best selling author joins me on the podcast today and tells us all about how he discovered his love of writing children's books and today combines self-publishing and traditional publishing to make a full time living. He is incredible at doing school visits and gives the best advice, so if you're considering doing any - listen to this episode!We do talk about his course on School Visits, but this is no longer available unfortunately. However you can find his free resource on the topic and more at: https://www.adam-wallace-books.com/

See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. Click here for Grace's Newbery poster https://shop.carlemuseum.org/category/books/autographed-books/grace-lin. Grace's new picturebook, "Once Upon a Book" is now out! Get an exclusive art print with the purchase of the book at participating independent bookstores. More info: https://gracelin.com/quick-links/

Jonny and tater join from Birmingham while marts calls in from Toledo ohio to fill us in on his recent call up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abigail Winkel, program manager at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, shares the value school visits and special events bring to the center in Manitowoc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace and Alvina discuss the Uvalde mass shooting and talk about how to process loss, the history of gun culture, and how to work towards preventing future mass shootings. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1.

Grace and Alvina touch on some recent mass shootings, including the shooting at a Taiwanese Church in Orange County, CA, and talk about Taiwanese identity, including the history of Taiwan. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1.

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This week, I chatted with author Amber Henry about the different ways she gives back to her community. We talked about school visits, giving while protecting your boundaries, looking for the need where you already have connections, and more! I hope our chat can give you ideas of ways you can contribute to your own… Read More »Episode 126: Giving back through school visits and more with Amber Henry

Sarah J. Schmitt joined me today to talk about her new book, Where There's A Whisk. We talked about school visits for authors with teens, how to get their attention, and how to keep it. Also covered - writing in the pandemic, reality television, and the efficacy (or not) of social media  Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook Sarah's Links: Tik Tok Twitter   Ad Links: One Day University - Use Code WriterWriter for 1/2 off! Hidden Compass

Bonnie and Shanda interview award-winning Children's book author and national speaker, Shannon Anderson, about her experience offering creative add-ons for school visits.  SHANNON ANDERSON IS AN AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR AND NATIONAL SPEAKER. SHE TAUGHT FOR 25 YEARS, FROM FIRST GRADE THROUGH COLLEGE LEVEL AND WAS NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 10 TEACHERS WHO INSPIRED THE TODAY SHOW. SHANNON LOVES DOING AUTHOR VISITS, PROVIDING PD FOR TEACHERS, MENTORING ASPIRING WRITERS, AND KEYNOTING AT EVENTS. Let's get to it! … Questions we asked Shannon:   Shannon, when we first started chatting about you joining us on the podcast, you mentioned that you had been binge listening to it. So, then I asked you what is a topic we haven't yet discussed or discussed well on the podcast that you could help shed some light on for us, and you suggested this episode: Creative Add-ons for School Visits. So here we are! Can you give us an overview of what you mean by creative add-ons and why  are you interested in the topic ? How can this benefit schools? And authors? How can this help with funding? You were a teacher, so what do schools need and what can they really use? Are these ideas things that can be carried to the virtual realm as well? Speaking of which, if you could look into your crystal ball, how do you see this school year panning out as far as authors visiting in-person again? And wherever else we go with this conversation...   Thank you SO much for chatting with us, Shannon! Kid book review by Laney Jones (11).   Resources and books mentioned in this episode (with affiliate links that help support this podcast): Y Is for Yet: A Growth Mindset Alphabet by Shannon Anderson (Author)  Jake Souva (Illustrator) Too Shy To Say Hi by Shannon Anderson (Author)  Hiroe Nakata (Illustrator) Mindset Power: A Kid's Guide to Growing Better Every Day by Shannon Anderson (Author)  Violet Lemay (Illustrator) Wink by Rob Harrell Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian by Tim Probert    Where to find us: Bonnie: https://bonnieclarkbooks.com/ Facebook and instagram: @bonnieclarkbooks Twitter: @bonclark   Shanda: https://www.shandamc.com/ Facebook & Twitter: @ShandaMcCloskey Instagram: @shandamccloskeydraws   Shannon, where can listeners find you? https://www.shannonisteaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.b.anderson.58 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonisteaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shannonteaches   This podcast is sponsored by AuthorVisitCentral.com and produced by Ben McCloskey of EngineIndustries.com. And if you enjoyed this episode, we would surely appreciate it if you would rate and review us and please share with others who might like it too! And if our podcast is helpful to you, please consider making a one-time or reoccurring donation to help keep us going! If you have comments or even ideas for future topics to cover on an episode let us know on the contact form at AuthorVisitPodcast.com. With your help, kids can record a book review there too and it might get used as the Kid Book Review on one of our future episodes! There's even a printable book review template there to help guide you if needed. Thanks for listening!

Ready your pens and notebooks, Sparrows, because there's a lot of info in this one! Especially in the first 20 minutes or so - you won't have time to drink your tea, you'll be scribbling so furiously!Your action step for this week is to research schools in your area/schools you could easily get to and find out if they're open to arranging a visit.***Come join The Writing Sparrow on its very own Facebook fan page or its very own Instagram account!You can find out more about C.M. Healy on his website, his Instagram, his Facebook, and his YouTube channel.Find out more about Sarina and her books on her website, and find her on Instagram and on Facebook.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sarinalanger)

Using my story and journey through diving to inspire and motivate kids, the same way I seemed inspiration and motivation from my favourite athletes at their age! Also fake news spread to the JOA and a minor reaction in my back.

Bonnie and Shanda interview elementary school media specialist, Jennifer Lewis of Indian Knoll Elementary School, about her experience and expertise with Microsoft Teams as a virtual author visit tool. Jennifer Lewis is the media center specialist for Indian Knoll Elementary school here in Canton, GA. This is her 24th year teaching and 10th in the media center. She’s been with Indian Knoll since the school opened ten years ago. She is very involved with the Georgia Library Media Association as part of the communications committee and she serves as their Library Media Specialist of The Year chair.  Jennifer enjoys presenting at conferences and is a “Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.” She was also the 2018 Georgia Library Media Specialist of the Year.  We’re really excited to have her here with us on the podcast today and we can’t wait to hear more about all the interesting things she’s involved in. So welcome Jennifer to the podcast!   Hi Jennifer! You are kind of a big deal! I was very impressed with you and Indian Knoll when I did my virtual author visit back in February. Tell us a little about you and your school and what your favorite role in education is. I love collaborating with the teachers at my school to promote reading and teach their grade level standards!  I plan lessons with teachers to support these goals.” I work at the best school ever! We opened ten years ago and our school has always had the best community and felt like family. Many of the teachers who opened the school are still here and many of the families are also. I remember when many of our current students were born! I absolutely love my job because it is always interesting and I never have the same day twice. My job is a challenge every day in trying to serve my students and teachers the best way I can. I love collaborating with the teachers at my school to promote reading and teach their grade level standards!  I plan lessons with teachers to support these goals.     You’ve told us that you are a presenter at conferences like the GALILEO and ISTE conferences. Tell us about those and what sort of topics you cover.  This summer, I am presenting at the GALILEO Annual Conference and ISTE. My session at the GALILEO conference is about using the ebooks found within GALILEO to support standards and to personalize learning. My sessions at ISTE are about using Minecraft: Education Edition and using our learning management system to engage learners in the school library. I absolutely love learning new things at conferences and being a presenter often allows me to attend conferences I wouldn’t be able to go to otherwise!   I learned when I visited you that Indian Knoll is a “Microsoft Incubator School”  And you are working towards being a “Microsoft Showcase School.” Tell everyone what that means! My school is currently a Microsoft Incubator School.  We have been working all year to raise our status to Microsoft Showcase School.  We will apply for that this summer.  Showcase Schools are basically schools that Microsoft recognizes for exceptional use of Microsoft technologies and dedication to education transformation.  Part of this has been our use of Microsoft Teams.  We have six digital teachers who use Teams for their daily instruction of students who are learning from home.  All of our teachers used Teams when school was closed due to covid.  And all of our staff has used Teams for parent conferences, IEP meetings, hosting guest readers, faculty and department meetings, author visits, technology help, etc.  With everyone using Teams so much, it helps that teachers know Teams so well and are able to navigate it easily when we have big events like author visits.  It has also been a great platform for including our digital learners who are at home.  They can connect and be a part of what is going on at school.)   You obviously use Microsoft Teams for a lot of different purposes. Do you see yourself using it as an option in the future even when we can go back to in-person gatherings? Maybe a hybrid approach to author visits? I have grown to LOVE Teams! It helps us connect to people we would not otherwise have been able to connect to in ways we wouldn’t have been able to. So I definitely think (and hope) that we will continue to use Teams for author visits even after the pandemic.  Previously we used Skype to meet with authors we couldn’t see in person.  But Teams allows more participants so we can include students learning from school and from home and it has a chat feature so that students and teachers can post their questions. And the teacher can vet questions before they are asked.

Hello Authors! Today we are going to talk about school visits and how to set up an author school visit at local and non-local schools, who to contact, how to reach out, and more! Keep in mind that many schools are having virtual visits in replacement of in-person so even with current events and future situations, the method is near identical. Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Should you visit a law school before you apply? Or only after you get in? And if you do visit a school, what should you look to get out of the experience? Dean Z gives advice on how to approach school visits when deciding on a law school.

November is nearly half-over! How did that happen? As we lead up to the holidays, it’s time to wrap up 2020 plans (including, my long-promised author planner–stay tuned!) and think ahead to 2021. If author school (or library or bookstore, etc.) visits are in your 2021 plans, today’s episode with Valerie Bolling is one not… Read More »Episode 77: Virtual school visits with Valerie Bolling

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Bonnie and Shanda countdown 4 of their favorite ways to sell books at in-person or virtual author visits for "traditionally published" books. Below, you will find our discussion along with each book sale method mentioned listed with pros, cons, and sample sale fliers to model your own after if you like. #4 - Bookshop.org #3 - School's local bookstore #2 - Author's local bookstore #1 - AuthorVisitCentral.com   Resources and books mentioned in this episode (with some affiliate links that help support this podcast): Reinventing the Author Visit Webinar with Kate Messner AuthorVisitCentral.com Beatrice Zinker Upside Down Thinker (Book 1) by Shelley Johannes Beatrice Zinker: Incognito (book 2) by Shelley Johannes Beatrice Zinker: Sabotage (book 3) by Shelley Johannes Narwhal and Jelly by Ben Clanton Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt by Ben Clanton   If you’ve ever performed a school visit or hosted one at your school, you know that selling books can be a complicated ordeal when the author is traditionally published and we are going to try to explain why… First off, let’s compare traditional publishing, self publishing and everything in between... Writer’s Digest says: “Traditional book publishing is when a publisher offers the author a contract and, in turn, prints, publishes, and sells your book through booksellers and other retailers. The publisher essentially buys the right to publish your book and pays you royalties from the sales.” Self-publishing, hybrid publishing, vanity publishing all have completely different business models and profit margins compared to traditional. Different rules. Different perks. We are not talking to these types of authors today. Now, let’s talk about book sales at school visits for traditionally published authors. These authors are not book sellers (or are not supposed to be), and from what I understand, publishers don’t even want their authors selling books regularly (it’s in a lot of our publisher contracts) for a few reasons… Nielsen Bookscan numbers - When we purchase discounted copies of our books from our publisher or Author-Author.net and resell them, those sales are not being “counted”.  Traditionally published authors NEED every book sale to be counted, not only for our royalties so we get paid, but for the future of our careers! The counts from our previous books can determine if a publisher will take a chance on us for another book. So it’s not something to take lightly if this is a career choice for you. And most likely it is if you’ve gone through the obstacle course of getting traditionally published in the first place. And then there’s the NYTimes best selling list numbers. It won’t matter if you sell a million books on your own if they are not officially counted in the Neilsen book scan. There is also a lovely codependency built into the publisher/bookseller/author business model and relationship. We all need each other for a rich existence. We look out for each other. If I take the sales from the bookstores around me for all my school visits, I would be missing many opportunities for making various booksellers aware of me. They are buying and hand-selling books to their communities. They can’t order all the books in the world, but after a connection with you (even thru a third party) they are much more likely to carry YOUR books on their shelves and for telling others about your books, school visits, and possibly suggest inviting you to conferences, festivals, etc. in their area. And I DO NOT want to keep and manage a stock of books or front the money to do so! Seems kinda silly though for authors not to be encouraged to sell their own books, after all, a sale is a sale and there’s not an indie bookstore in every town. And then it gets really hairy when you talk with the comics world! As the comics’ world (which is driven hugely by authors selling their own work at conventions) collides more and more with the literary world in the form of graphic novels, things get more complicated. Each of these worlds use to operate separately for along time, but as they overlap more and more - things get messy. Anyway, I digress...    So here's the countdown! Our 4 favorite ways to sell books at school visits, so here we go... #4 - Bookshop.org: Use Bookshop.org to place one bulk book order for in-person or virtual visits... This method would require the school to send out the order form and have families turn it back in to the coordinator with cash or check, then the author would place the order on Bookshop.org with their own account and money, shipping to the school. The author would collect the money from the school after the visit. Pros:  Author can know the status/track order Ships straight to school Easily understood process Supports indies … somewhere  Cons: Author has to pay up front for the books to be reimbursed weeks later Not much discount, if any Librarians must collect forms, money and do accounting Author has to do accounting too Sample flier: #3 - School's local bookstore: Use the school’s local bookstore to place one bulk book order for an in-person or virtual visit for students learning at school... This method requires the school to coordinate with their nearest bookstore, send home an order form to be returned with cash or check (unless the bookstore could set up a special ordering link), and then pick up the books from the store or pay for shipping to the school.  Pros:  Sometimes savings of up to 20% off, so books are cheaper for families or can earn nice money for school Author doesn’t have to lug a bunch of books to school, easy travel Supports local bookstore Cons: Someone Has to create flier  Librarian has to coordinate with the bookstore Librarian has to collect money and forms, and do accounting Librarians may have to physically pick up the books from the bookstore or pay shipping Author may have to mail book plates for virtual visits Sample flier: #2 - Author's local bookstore: Use the author’s local bookstore for virtual visits when students are learning remotely from their homes: This method is perfect for getting signed books sent to individual students’ homes because some or all the students attend school remotely. It basically gives families a link to the author’s bookstore that the author can easily drive to to sign purchased books before they ship out. Pros:  Supports local bookstore Easy on Librarian- doesn’t have to collect forms and money, do accounting, or distribute books (because books ship to homes) Better not to deal with cash during pandemic, kids can't lose the money, easy purchasing online No minimums required Author doesn’t have to ship out orders Can be used in combination with any of the other methods if you have a mix of learning types Cons: Someone Has to create flier  Author has to coordinate with the bookstore about the sale and signing before the books ship out Expensive for families- My bookstore offers no discount this way, retail plus shipping Sample flier: #1  - AuthorVisitCentral.com: Use AuthorVisitCentral.com for a virtual or in-person visit when students are learning at school... This method is one we invented! (So we may be a bit biased.) It’s designed to be easy on everyone involved - it takes the accounting out of the school, has a built-in buying incentive that gives back to school, and supports a local indie in the school’s area. It also represents the author in a professional way! Pros:  Easy on Librarian- doesn’t have to collect forms, money, and do accounting Easy to set up by author (very little leaning on librarian) Supports indie bookstores Nice flier generated for you Better not to deal with cash during pandemic, kids can't lose the money, easy purchasing online Earns a little money for the school (up to $1 per book, ordering incentive) No book returns or pickups needed. Books ship to schools. Assured Professional appearance Author doesn’t have to lug a bunch of books to school No minimums required Cons: Small discount compared to other methods Students have to be at school for this method to work for delivery of books Author may have to mail book plates for virtual visits Author may be on the line for paying shipping if not enough books are sold to qualify for free shipping. (Every publisher has a different threshold for this, so it's hard to put a blanket number on it.) Sample flier:   You can find us individually at: BONNIE: BonnieClarkBooks.com Facebook and instagram: @bonnieclarkbooks Twitter: @bonclark SHANDA: ShandaMc.com Facebook & Twitter: @ShandaMcCloske Instagram: @shandamccloskeydraws Find us both at AuthorVisitPodcast.com where we love to hear directly from our listeners! Feel free to leave comments or even ideas for future topics you’d like us to cover. This podcast is sponsored by AuthorVisitCentral.com and produced by Ben McCloskey of EngineIndustries.com. And if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and share it with others who might dig it! Thanks for listening to this episode of the Author Visit Podcast!

Catherine of Win! She Speaks has spent over 30 years as a Youth Leader, Director, Pastor both, employed and, as a volunteer. There were so many services that she has offered to families; Parent Workshops, Home & School Visits, Career Training, Retreats and more. But she realized, not everyone was able to or was coming to receive all of this wonderful information so, somehow she needed to get it to them. After working with hundreds of teens, children and young adults she knew that people were hurting and really needed a message of hope/encouragement. It has always been her belief that we were all created to do something amazing. Sometimes, it's hard to believe if you've never been told. So, with all of that in mind, Win! She Speaks was born. Feel free to reach out to her below; Instagram: Win! She Speaks Facebook: Win! She Speaks Email: winshespeaks@gmail.com Phone: 973-460-1914 Join me LIVE everyday at 7am on Facebook Live! to discuss motivation, real estate and resume writing, stay blessed my fellow millionaires! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rngradioshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rngradioshow/support

A special episode for Vocations Awareness week. We discuss some return to normalcy with Fr Karl visiting classrooms and Deacon Josh's children returning to weekend sport and talk about a few of the ways that technology has become essenial to the way we manage our life together. We each share a short version of our vocations story (Fr Karl to priesthood and Deacon Josh to marriage - he is saving his journey to the diaconate for another time!) before inviting on Fr Dong Nguyen who tells the story of how he came to be a priest in the Bathurst Diocese. You can contact us at podcast@bathurst.catholic.org.au or hit like on our Facebook page. Music: Derek Clegg - A Strong Will is Needed - Used under Creative Commons. Cover Art by Emily Bennett

Tim Walker, Manager of School Visits Programs for Harbourfront Centre discusses the challenges and silver linings that arts organizations are faced with during the pandemic - and how to pivot with the times. Tim Walker completed his Bachelor of Arts Honours degree at the University of Toronto in Geography and Sociology. He went on to complete his Bachelor of Education at Trent University, and completed his Masters of Education at York University. When he is not managing the School Visits team, he serves on the Board of Directors for PAONE (Professional Arts Organization Network for Education) and Small Print Toronto. Tim is passionate about the arts and the role arts education can play in helping to build a more beautiful and empathetic world. As a geographer, he loves to see students out exploring the city they live in and all the diverse cultures Toronto has. Harbourfront Centre (https://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/) , on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative not-for-profit cultural organization that creates events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain a diverse public. If you are looking for additional resources to help you along your journey in the cultural sector - visit WorkInCulture (http://www.workinculture.ca/) to access the #1 job board for artists, creatives and cultural workers in Ontario and more!

Todd Hasak-Lowy joins Amanda and Vickie for a conversation about nonviolent activism, in light of the current protests going on around the country. Listen in to this eye-opening conversation on how monumental change takes place! Todd Hasak-Lowy is an author and Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  He lives in Evanston, Illinois (just outside Chicago), with his wife, two daughters, a dog, and two cats. His latest book for the younger crowd is We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World.  Show Highlights: Todd shares the unorthodox story of how his latest book came about. Todd explains the meanings of “the moment of the whirlwind” and “the trigger event”. The role that media plays in protests. How and why public opinion has shifted in favor of protestors.  The book, We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World, addresses how to make monumental change, although it isn’t always easy. Nonviolent activism and nonviolent direct action are forms of conflict. Ghandi understood that change can come from a third way. It is not submitting and it is not fighting with arms. There is a middle space that when entered, accesses something very disruptive and impactful. When we have order, everybody else has agreed to consciously or unconsciously to obey, but we always have the potential to not obey. When many of us refuse to obey, we reclaim power. The role of created conflict chaos in today’s effective movements and how this forces authority to respond. It’s one thing to understand that if we all resist, we have power, but the harder question to answer is, “Now that we have that power, what are we going to do with it”. Links/Resources: Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook Instagram Twitter IEP website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. Connect with Todd! https://www.toddhasaklowy.com Todd can bring We Are Power to the classroom and teach students to rethink the relationship between power, violence, and change. He is available for School Visits, discussions via Skype, library talks, and more! Books Mentioned: We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World by Todd Hasak-Low This Is an Uprising: How Nonviolent Revolt Is Shaping the Twenty-First Century by Mark Engler and Paul Engler Conquest of Violence: The Gandhian Philosophy of Conflict by Joan Valerie Bondurant

Promoting your book through store book signings, library events, book festivals and other literary events can be a great way o get the word out about your book, but it’s not always a profitable way to promote your work. This week I share some of my experiences as an author and some things to consider if you are thinking about doing some in-person book promotion.And also here’s the link to YA Outside the Lines to see some different authors talking about their school and library visits.Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comAwkward Author has a Facebook pageIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda

Grace and Alvina demystify school visits--how and why an author might start doing them, how to get paid, how to do effective school visits, and more. They also talk about author tours and how they work. And they end as always with what they're grateful for.

Coast Film Festival co-founders Ben Warner and Enich Harris present a mash-up of Mountain and Sea screenings and lectures featuring movies, filmmakers and athletes happening in Laguna Beach this week Thursday through Saturday night including School Visits, Aliso Beach Clean-up and Nature Hikes! Wave Photo by World Surf League.

Becoming A Full Time Writer For Kids! [2019] Dennis Matthew has published 2 books and made writing his full time job in just 8 months! How'd he do it?1⃣ First, Dennis says to take risks with your book business, just small ones at first.2⃣ Second, he says to make your promotions about READERS, not about him.

This week we tax!  Isn't there an app that could do it for us? Should you have a business account?  Can you just use a shoe box for receipts?  Whatever you do, don't take our advice, we are not professionals. Then Katherine speaks with author Will Kostakis. There's a lot about schools: getting published when you're still going to one, visiting as an author, having visits cancel your visits for appalling reasons.  Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Two via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us!

We are FINALLY back from our break and while we have news to share....we can't. Not yet, anyway. In lieu of that, we bring you a brand new deep dive on writers groups: how they work and how you might find yourself one. Then Kate speaks with Surf Coast #LoveOZYA writer, Mark Smith about how a short story turned into a trilogy, his top tips for school visits, and how to get your very own book banner.Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod. Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Two via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us! 

Christy Shields makes her return as guest on The Weather Junkies. Tyler and Dakota learn all about her life over the last few years and some of the fun things she's been doing. Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.

Daniel has some TERRIFIC tips for authors on how to start incorporating school visits into your business, how to maintain them and how to make them FUN! (bring a monster in a box, of course

Aram talks about overcoming her fear of public speaking to help her develop a successful school presentation.

Aram talks about overcoming her fear of public speaking to help her develop a successful school presentation.

Our guest today is Anthony Kim, Founder and CEO of Education Elements. Anthony built virtual schools before anyone had heard of such a thing. He has worked with over 1000 schools and school districts on projects ranging from the adoption of personalized learning to project management and leadership capacity. Anthony works with a focus on seeking to achieve better student outcomes, higher student engagement, and increased teacher satisfaction. He is the co-author of The New School Rules, and co-author of The New Team Habits: a Guide to The New School Rules.In this episode, we talk about the patterns he sees after so many school visits, how educators can work better together, what changes he expects to see in education, and much more. This episode is jam-packed with tips from Anthony’s experience, so listen in. Here’s Anthony.Quotes: 3:10 “What is missing the most is (a consideration of) how anyone coming to visit the school experiences it within the first 5 - 10 minutes they are there.” 6:38 “In many of our day-to-day experiences, we expect a greater level of personalization, real-time interaction, and real-time feedback.”17:20 “As you get more data, can you make course corrections that help you get to the goal?”20:38 “We have to make the shift in the minds of the leaders of schools; if you want to become a learning organization, you have to embrace mistakes as a part of the process.”34:50 “How we deliver content and engage students matters a lot, and part of our job is to draw in those students so that they want to learn; that’s where personalized learning can come in.”Here are some resources mentioned in our discussion:Design39Campus http://design39campus.com/The Lean Startup by Eric Reis http://theleanstartup.com/Timeless Learning: How Imagination, Observation, and Zero-Based Thinking Change Schools by Pam Moran https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Learning-Imagination-Observation-Zero-Based/dp/1119461693Farnam Street: My Interview with Adam Robinson https://fs.blog/adam-robinson-pt1/Where to learn more about Anthony Kim:Education Elements https://www.edelements.com/anthony-kimTwitter - @EdElements or @anthonxAnthony on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/anthonykimWhere to learn more about Enrollhand:Website: www.enrollhand.comOur webinar: https://webinar-replay.enrollhand.comOur free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolgrowth/

It's Free Coaching February and we've got some excellent questions from parents in this episode. Recruiting expert Jon Fugler talks about a most effective school visit and how to set it up; how to get exposure when you're getting limited playing time; how to get an honest and accurate evaluation of your athlete's talent level and insight about the "Star" rating system. If you're like most families, you're looking for answers as you pursue an athletic scholarship. Your questions may not be too different that other families' questions. This is your month for coaching in each episode. You'll also hear the Playbook Tip of the Week. If you have a question for next week, email Jon and jon@recruit-me.com. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free Recruiting Power Pack The Athletic Scholarship Playbook

The Getting Smart team visits a lot of schools, well north of 100 this year. Most were primarily public urban schools, about half were purpose-built schools opened in the last 20 years, and the other half were (at least partially) transformed schools. More than half were district schools, some were charter schools, and there were also a few private schools. And the key factor that tied them all together was that they almost all had some kind of “next generation” characteristics, such as personalized and competency-based learning, project-based learning, and encouraging of design-thinking and maker activities. The team has learned a lot from these school visits and believe they are the best form of professional learning.   In this podcast, Tom and Emily summarize 10 lessons from this year’s school visits.   Key Takeaways: [:15] About today’s episode. [1:05] Emily and Tom discuss what they have been up to. [1:27] Emily elaborates on why she believes school visits are so key to professional learning. [1:58] Emily summarizes what Getting Smart looks for in school visits. [3:25] Emily kicks off the first of 10 lessons learned: culture is key. [6:09] The second important lesson: students are known and cared for. [8:14] Lesson number three: great schools have a foundational set of ideas. [11:50] Lesson four: getting really intentional about outcomes. [14:36] Lesson five: it’s important that the structures support deep work. [16:36] Lesson six: shared, public work. [19:38] Lesson seven: talent matters. [22:02] Lesson eight: distribute and broaden leadership roles. [23:59] Lesson nine: learning environments matter. [26:28] Lesson ten: establishing partnerships is key. [28:34] Emily and Tom reflect on their top ten list and wrap up this week’s episode.   Mentioned in This Episode: “100+ Middle and High Schools Worth Visiting,” by Getting Smart Staff “70 Elementary Schools Worth Visiting,” by Getting Smart Staff Science Leadership Academy Thrive Public Schools High Tech High Learner-Centered Innovation: Spark Curiosity, Ignite Passion and Unleash Genius, by Dr. Katie Martin Portrait of a Graduate Katherine R. Smith Elementary School Big Picture Philadelphia The Workshop School Share Your Learning @ShareYourLearn Singapore American School Opportunity Culture Envision City Arts and Tech School Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy Purdue Polytechnic Institute XQ Super School Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students' Networks, by Julie Freeland Fisher   Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe.   Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include ‘Podcast’ in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!

Host Jason Breitkopf is joined by college counselor and former college & independent high school admissions officer Marvin Vilma for the fourth episode in our series on independent high school admissions. In this episode, we discuss the school visit. If you have any questions on this topic or any other, please reach out to us at http://www.twitter.com/endeavorpod . Join us at http://www.facebook.com/EndeavorParents for more tips, videos, & information.

Support these videos: http://pgbovine.net/support.htmhttp://pgbovine.net/PG-Vlog-131-choosing-PhD-program.htmGreat relevant advice from others:- [Some notes on picking grad schools/advisors](http://jxyzabc.blogspot.com/2009/02/some-notes-on-picking-grad.html) by Prof. Jean Yang- [CS Grad School Part 5: School Visits](http://jxyzabc.blogspot.com/2008/08/cs-grad-school-part-5-school-visits.html) by Prof. Jean Yang- [What The Bachelor Teaches Us About Choosing a PhD Advisor](http://jxyzabc.blogspot.com/2016/03/what-bachelor-teaches-us-about-choosing.html) by Profs. Claire Le Goues and Jean Yang- [Tweet of wisdom](https://twitter.com/clegoues/status/976941714500923394) by Prof. Claire Le Goues- [How to pick a grad school for a PhD in Computer Science](https://medium.com/@vijayc/how-to-pick-a-grad-school-for-a-phd-in-computer-science-a5ce7dceb246) by Prof. Vijay Chidambaram- [On choosing to do a PhD](http://www.veronikach.com/phd-advice/on-choosing-to-do-phd/) by Prof. Veronika Cheplygina- [PhD Grind part 0.8 of N: picking a school](http://talesnideas.blogspot.com/2015/03/phd-grind-part-08-of-n-picking-school.html) by Dr. Dan Tasse- [PhDs -- hmmm.](https://medium.com/@sguthals/phds-hmmm-e4df11da2749) by Dr. Sarah Guthals- [You think you want to do a PhD… Where to start?](https://rosehendricks.com/2017/10/09/you-think-you-want-to-do-a-phd-where-to-start/) by Dr. Rose HendricksRecorded: 2018-03-22

Today’s guest is Corey Ann Haydu, author of the YA novels OCD LOVE STORY, LIFE BY COMMITTEE, MAKING PRETTY, the middle grade novel, RULES FOR STEALING STARS and the upcoming YA novel THE CAREFUL UNDRESSING OF LOVE. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and The New School’s Writing for Children MFA program, Corey has been working in children’s publishing since 2009. Corey joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about how the acting world helped thicken her skin for the ups and downs of publishing, writing about OCD from a place of understanding, and the moment of choosing a voice for a story that determines whether it will be middle grade or YA, and what to try - and not try - at school visits. Corey's Links: Site Instagram Twitter Facebook Ad Links: Select A Story ROCKS FALL, EVERYONE DIES by Lindsay Ribar  

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Education granted two local Burlington schools anadministrative review following the Program Accommodation Review (PAR) process. However, when trying to draw attention to what the schools offer, major voices in Ontario politics have denied a visit. Guest: Deb Wakem, Parent on the Burlington PAR Committee.

Not too long ago, Muskegon High School decided to join Spring Lake in Elevating Empathy. Four Muskegon students went to Spring Lake High School for a day, while four Spring Lake students attended Muskegon High School, as a way to walk in someone else's shoes. Listen to the four students from Muskegon High School reflect on their experience and share their perspective.

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #244 How to Get Author School Visits Tips for getting author visits & what to do when you get there Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. If you liked this episode, please review it on iTunes by doing this: 1. Open the show's page in iTunes store here. 2. Click on the "View in iTunes" button under the logo. 3. You will see the list of episodes. Scroll past them to "Customer Reviews" and "Write a Review" is right under that. Thank you. Enter the Institute for Writer's PreK Writing Contest! There will be $1300 in prizes awarded and you could win. For all the details visit www.instituteforwriters.com/prekcontest or text PREKCONTEST to 33444. Submit your manuscript before October 31st for a chance to win. Do you like the podcast? Want your questions answered on air? Want to make suggestions on future episodes? Come join the Brain Burps About Books Facebook Group HERE. Still time to get in to my next live class where I can show you how to build your audience and I personally critique and offer advice how to improve your website, newsletter and freebies. Want more details? Sign up at  getyourfirst1000followers.com. This week we're talking about school visits and what to do when you book them Find Expert advice from Alexis O'Neill  at www.schoolvisitexperts.com. Emma Walton Hamilton created a useful resource called School Visit Wizard. Do you need a promo video and what should be in it? What should you include on your site? What if something happens while presenting? What kind of visit will you do and for how many kids? What ages? How do you get visit invitations? What should you include in your visit packet? Great sites to visits for samples of what author visit pages: School Visit Experts: http://schoolvisitexperts.com/ Carolyn Crimi: http://carolyncrimi.com/pages/school.html Lee Wardlaw: http://www.leewardlaw.com/presentation.htm My adult presentation page: http://katiedavis.com/appearances My author visit page: http://katiedavis.com/author-visits/

Museums give children experiences above and beyond the everyday – experiences that enrich and build upon classroom teaching and learning. Taking pupils to a museum, or bringing museum artefacts into school, instantly changes the dynamics of the usual learning environment. It gives you as a teacher the opportunity to start afresh with each child, to reach and engage with pupils in new and different ways. This unit explores practical ways in which you can make the most of the UK's extraordinarily dynamic and diverse museums and galleries; it gives you pathways into museum resources, and shares examples of teachers and museum educators making the most of museum artefacts. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Transcript -- Management of heritage sites like Stonehenge incorporates different stakeholders and usually results in a conflict of interests.

Management of heritage sites like Stonehenge incorporates different stakeholders and usually results in a conflict of interests.