Podcasts about School website

The Mecca Business Learning Institute is Montgomery County, Maryland,'s second officially-approved public charter school project and expected to open its doors for the Fall 2025 school year. The school is reporting strong interest from families but as of a few weeks ago the school building was not ready, staff had not been hired, negotiations with the teachers and staff unions incomplete, and finances overly dependent on the county disbursements. Montgomery has long resisted public charter schools even as Washington DC, Prince George's County, and Baltimore have embraced the idea. Sunil Dasgupta talked with founders LaChaundra Graham and Tracey Cooper about their model and the prospects for opening on time for the next school year. Music by Washington art-pop rock band Catscan! School Website: https://www.mbli-md.org/

In this episode of Mastering Social Media for Schools, Andrea sits down with Erin Montgomery, the mastermind behind Promote419 in Ohio. Erin, a former full-time school counselor turned social media consultant, shares real, practical advice on how to cover school events in a way that engages and moves your audience.What you'll learn in this episode:How to capture and share school events like spelling bees, teacher highlights, and student achievementsTips for turning videos and stories into heartwarming social media momentsErin's journey from school counselor to full-time consultant—and insights for those considering a similar pathThe power of storytelling in making social media posts stand outSPECIAL GUESTErin MontgomeryFounderPromote419, OhioEmail: erin@promote419.com Website: https://www.promote419ohio.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/promote419ohio/ School Website: https://www.hicksvilleschools.org School Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hhsaces School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hicksvilleoh_aces/ USEFUL INFORMATIONErin's ExamplesApply for the 2025 Social Media Awards by April 4, 2025Video tip to edit your Instagram Reel cover and captionOrder your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Let's be honest: your school's website is one of your most important tools for communication and engagement. It's often the first impression prospective families get of your school, and it's also where your current families turn for information. But is it serving its purpose? Are parents actually using it the way you hope they are? Let's explore what parents look for in a school website and how you can make sure yours hits the mark.For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

So, now that we are heading into the second half of the school year, it is the perfect time to review the school website and refocus on how you can better communicate with and engage your parents and students.Here are five New Year resolutions that you can use to improve your school communications. It is worth the effort, and you'll realize long-term results that will benefit your school all year long.For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

While traditional high schools, colleges, and universities offer the necessary prerequisites for academic and intellectual fields, their offerings and curricula are often generic.On the other hand, the vocational school can stand out from the crowd of choices because you can provide specific examples of what you offer and what your students can and should expect when they attend your school.For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

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 Let's say you have a prospective student (or their parents) who might be interested in enrolling. You'd love to convince them you are the right fit, but you can't do that without knowing who they are, what they are looking for, or how to communicate with them. Enter the web form. For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

School websites are a vital necessity. But they are not a one-and-done event that you can take live and then not touch but once a year. It is a project that is well worth your time and planning. School website content management alone, done right, can save your school money and staff time, increase enrollment, and create a trustworthy reputation in your community.So, let us help you answer the question, “How can I improve my school website?”For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

Here at School Webmasters, we work for various school website providers. We are often hired to help schools that have switched vendors or are getting a redesign to migrate their old website onto a new design or platform. So, what are the website design best practices for updating or redesigning your school website? What do we train our staff to incorporate into the school websites we design? Let's dive right in!For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

People spend a lot of time researching online, whether buying shoes, choosing a restaurant, or even subscribing to a streaming service. It's the same when looking for a suitable school for their kids. Here, the first source of information is always the school's website.It's no wonder that so many schools invest a lot of money and time to design a website that perfectly reflects their vibe, values, and achievements. However, there's no one-size-fits-all recipe for a great school website design because every school has different goals, needs, and target audiences.That's why it's vital to have the right tools and guidance to create a school website that shows your visitors that your school is the right choice for their children. Here's our guide.For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

Join us for our first student takeover of the NIS Voices podcast! Cindy from Grade 11 hosts Kyle Bueschlen, Head of Communications & Marketing at NIS to get an inside look at the launch of our new school website.

What do you expect from a great school website? Excellent design and intuitive navigation? User-friendly interface? An appealing layout with a harmonious combination of fonts and colors. All of these factors are crucial. But the most important thing is making a long-lasting impression on potential students' families.In a nutshell, a great school website must showcase your brand's unique image while establishing an effective communication channel with the target audience. If that sounds like a daunting task, don't worry. We will give you some valuable tips here to get you started. Ready? Let's dive in.For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

In this episode, Coach P speaks with Tyrone Lewis. Tyrone is the new men's head wrestling coach for Baker University. Tyrone is a four-time college All-American for Oklahoma State University, a USA wrestling elite athlete, and has coached at Oklahoma State, Oklahoma University, Maryland, El Reno HS, and now Baker University. Tyrone is an elite athlete and an even better human being. During this conversation, Tyrone shares his background, coaching philosophy, and tips to live a championship lifestyle in all areas.  Grab your pen, and notepad, and let's go!  You can contact Coach Tyrone Lewis at the links below: E-mail: tyrone.lewis@bakeru.edu School Website: https://www.bakerwildcats.com/sports/mwrest/index *** If you enjoy Coach P's Perspective Podcast, please consider doing a few things: 1. Subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on the platform you use to listen. 2. Write a review of what you love about the show. 3. Please share the episode with your friends via text, social media, etc.  Thank You, and much love! *** We would love to have you join our FCA team! https://my.fca.org/ChadParks *** You can purchase Coach P's best-selling book, “Game Changing Moves” HERE. *** Be sure to connect with Coach P on his Website and Social Media for more inspirational messages:  Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/coachchadparks Travel Advisor, specializing in Disney: Laurie Parks laurieparks25@gmail.com Sponsor: Titan Nutrition https://titannutrition.net/coachp (Use the code “coachp” for a 10% discount and free shipping on all Titan Nutrition Products) *** Are you interested in having your company featured on the podcast? Please e-mail Coach Chad Parks at coachchadparks@gmail.com *** Intro music by Gerald Gray, aka Twish Foaves. You can follow Twish Foaves at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twishfoaves/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristStillLives Music: https://www.reverbnation.com/twishfoaves https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ihETkx53RJujUl0nXg3gh?si=fgst7mo0TVyHZdETIoTk4g    

Learn about the essential components of school website design and what it takes to put your website to work for your school. Competition for students and quality staff are at an all-time high, so make sure your school's website serves your purposes and effectively communicates to your audiences.For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

Michele looks at three news stories that should startle anyone sane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Attention to detail is the cornerstone of any great website design. You must know the website's purpose and how it can help your school achieve its goals. In addition to looking professional and sleek, you want the website to portray your school's brand and mission clearly.But it's not just about style. Several elements go into creating a perfect school website design. As with anything, you can learn more about web design by reviewing some of the best school websites and their major characteristics. That's precisely what we're going to do here. But first, let's see why your private school needs a great website.For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

In Part 4 of our four part GAIT ANALYSIS special, guest Dr Allison Gruber, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Indiana University Bloomington, discusses what the research tells us about footwear and footstrike in relation to reducing running injury and increasing running performance. Dr Allison Gruber has been at the forefront of running related research for more than a decade, with over 100 publications. Her primary research interests include the mechanisms of running related injuries and determinants of metabolic cost and locomotion. Other Episodes In This Series: Part 1 with Dr. Max Paquette, Associate Professor of the University of Memphis Human Performance Center. Part 2 with Dr JF Esculier, Vice-President & Director of Research & Development at The Running Clinic. Part 3 with Dr Izzy Moore, Associate Professor in Human Movement & Sports Medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University. GAIT ANALYSIS COURSE IN MAY If you are interested in starting a Gait Analysis service or updating it to be more evidence informed, podcast host Matt Phillips will be giving his course ‘Gait Analysis For Runners: A Modern Approach' in May 2023. • Two live ONLINE mornings - Saturday 6th & 13th May • One IN PERSON full day - Saturday 20th May at The School in Exeter. Full details at Runchatlive.com and The School Website. Topics discussed with Dr Allison Gruber in this episode: 0:00 Intro, including details of 'Gait Analysis 3 Day Course' in UK with Matt Phillips 4:40 Dr Allison Gruber's views on the use of Gait Analysis for runners 7:50 Should we be trying to reduce Ground Impact Force for all runners? 11:16 Prospective Studies vs Retrospective Studies 13:23 Dr Allison Gruber on Researchgate. A look at some of her studies in chronological order: 'Metabolic Cost of Altering Foot Strike Patterns in Running, 2009' 20:40 Are many coaches & therapists still selling forefoot strike as the best type of footstrike for runners? 23:57 What are some of the dangers of encouraging all runners to adopt a forefoot strike? 30:18 'Achilles Tendon Forces in Forefoot and Rearfoot Running' 2011 33:10 Question from live listener: "Isn't it necessary to address all components of running (cadence, overstriding, etc.) and not only just footstrike pattern? 35:07 Shifting load from ankle to knee by changing footstrike 39:20 Changing cadence will potentially increase metabolic cost for at least a short period of time 41:43 Question from live listener: "I've read that cadence below 165 has a higher injury risk... have you heard of that?" 44:11 'Footstrike patterns and race performance in the 2017 IAAF World Championship men's 10,000 m final' 2021 50:10 'The Missing Link in Running Injury Research: Nonrunning Physical Activity' 2022 52:30 Knee load comparison during Standing, Walking & Running 58:50 Follow Allison Gruber on Social Media: Twitter @IUBiomechanics Useful Links   Twitter: @IUBiomechanics  ResearchGate Dr Allison Gruber Our sincere thanks to Dr Allison Gruber for giving up her time to be a guest!  Please Support Our Podcast! If you enjoy & appreciate what we do on Runchatlive Podcast, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.

About DanteDante Zúñiga-West is a storyteller and outdoorsman who lives in the coastal mountain range of Oregon. He is author of the novel Rumble Young Man Rumble (2014, Zharmae Press) and founder of the Oregon-based writing collective known as The Stonecutters Union. His writing is frequently published in alternative newspapers, lifestyle magazines and adventure journals. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Cal Arts, and a BA in Creative Writing from The Evergreen State College. He serves as Head of School at The Wellsprings Friends School. Find DanteWebsite: dantezunigawest.com   Book Website:  www.theunlikelyoutdoorsman.com    School Website:  www.wellspringsfriendsschool.orgInstagram: @theunlikelyoutdoorsman_dzwSupport the show

In Part 3 of our four part GAIT ANALYSIS special, our special guest is Dr Izzy Moore, Associate Professor in Human Movement & Sports Medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Other Episodes: Part 1 with Dr. Max Paquette, Associate Professor of the University of Memphis Human Performance Center is available on all popular podcast apps and YouTube. Part 2 with Dr JF Esculier, Vice-President & Director of Research & Development at The Running Clinic. Part 3 with Dr Izzy Moore, Associate Professor in Human Movement & Sports Medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University.   Part 4: JOIN US LIVE Thursday March 2nd 8pm (GMT): Dr. Allison Gruber, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Indiana University Bloomington. GAIT ANALYSIS COURSE IN MAY If you are interested in starting a Gait Analysis service or updating it to be more evidence informed, podcast host Matt Phillips will be giving his course ‘Gait Analysis For Runners: A Modern Approach' in May 2023. • Two live ONLINE mornings - Saturday 6th & 13th May • One IN PERSON full day - Saturday 20th May at The School in Exeter. Full details at Runchatlive.com and The School Website. Topics discussed with Dr Izzy Moore in this episode: 1:20 Details of all episodes of this Gait Analysis Series  2:15: Dr Izzy Moore - over a decade of running related research 6:40 Running Researchers that influenced Dr Izzy Moore: Dr Daniel Lieberman, Dr Irene Davis, Dr Allison Gruber  11:00 Hardware & software that Dr Moore uses at Cardiff University for running related research 14:20 Dr Moore's studies with Grainne Donnelly & Emma Brockwell 'Running During Pregnancy & Post Partum, Parts A & B' (2022)   22:30 The relationship of sex-specific kinematic variables & running economy  27:10 Should we be encouraging running form changes in female runners pursuing improved running performance? 33:00 Camille Herron: Interesting example of femoral anteversion  34:00 Sprint Mechanics vs Distance Running 36:30 The relationship of sex-specific kinematic variables & running injury 39:40 Spatiotemporal variables: Cadence and Step Length 48:20 Free Software: Predicting Optimal Gait Characteristics Spreadsheet (link below) 49:30 Breast Biomechanics 55:20 Follow Dr Izzy Moore on Twitter: @IzzyMoorePhD Useful Links   Twitter: @IzzyMoorePhd ResearchGate Dr Izzy Moore Download Link for 'Predicting Optimal Gait Characteristics Spreadsheet' Our sincere thanks to Dr Izzy Moore for giving up her time to be a guest! Join us for Part 4 on Thursday March 2nd 8pm (GMT) with guest Dr. Allison Gruber, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Indiana University Bloomington. Please Support Our Podcast! If you appreciate what we do on Runchatlive Podcast, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.

In Part 2 of this four part GAIT ANALYSIS special, our special guest is Jean Francois Esculier, Vice-President & Director of Research & Development at The Running Clinic.  Other Episodes: Part 1 with Dr. Max Paquette, Associate Professor of the University of Memphis Human Performance Center is available on all popular podcast apps and YouTube. Join us LIVE on Monday Feb 13th 8pm (GMT): Dr. Izzy Moore, Associate Professor in Human Movement & Sports Medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Join us LIVE on Thursday March 2nd 8pm (GMT): Dr. Allison Gruber, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Indiana University Bloomington. GAIT ANALYSIS COURSE IN MAY If you are interested in starting a Gait Analysis service or updating it to be more evidence informed, podcast host Matt Phillips will be giving his course ‘Gait Analysis For Runners: A Modern Approach' in May 2023. • Two live ONLINE mornings - Saturday 6th & 13th May • One IN PERSON full day - Saturday 20th May at The School in Exeter. Full details at Runchatlive.com and The School Website. Topics discussed in this episode: 3:20 JF Esculier at Runchatlive Conference 2019 5:00 JF Esculier - a decade of running related research 6:40 Latest Study: Running Gait Modifications Can Lead To Immediate Reductions In Patellofemoral Pain 11:45 The history of gait modifications recommended to reduce patellofemoral pain (PFP). 14:25 Step Rate Increase, Run Softer, Foot Strike Pattern 19:50 A closer look at cadence  21:30 If the runner is not injured, don't change the way they run 22:45 Influence of shoe weight on cadence 28:40 The limitations of using 'comfort' to choose shoes 33:15 The significance of footstrike in running performance 34:30 Results of the study: expected & not expected 36:50 Why did some runners report report less pain when they reduced cadence, or went to rear foot strike?  44:50 Moving load from the patella to the achilles 59:00 Instagram, Twitter, Courses with The Running Clinic Useful Links   JF Esculier on Twitter: @JFesculier JF Esculier Website The Running Clinic on Twitter: @ClinicRunning The Running Clinic Website Our sincere thanks to Dr JF Esculier for giving up his time to be a guest! Join us for Part 3 on Monday Feb 13th 8pm (GMT) with special guest Dr. Izzy Moore, Associate Professor in Human Movement & Sports Medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Please Support Our Podcast! If you appreciate what we do on Runchatlive Podcast, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.

Schools need to improve their interactions with these families more than ever. One crucial strategy may be website localization, as parents and students visit it regularly for information. There are seven steps to creating localized websites. For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

Imagine a personalized website experience that adapts in real-time to the home region of prospective students who visit your homepage. We've seen the potential of geocaching with popular mobile applications like Pokemon Go. What if you could employ similar technology to customize your school website's visitor experience? Kyle Pucko, Owner of Geofli, tells us how colleges and universities can harness this exciting tech to enhance personalization on their websites. Join us as we discuss: - Why personalization in school websites matters (4:38) - Use cases for geocaching landing pages by region (15:52 - The future of online customization after third-party cookies (22:06) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Kyle Pucko - Geofli - kyle@geofli.com To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.  

Suneera Madhani is the co-founder and CEO of Stax, an innovative tech company that radically simplifies the payment ecosystem.After graduating from college, Suneera decided to work at a consumer goods company and after three years she realized that the corporate world wasn't for her. She was later recruited by a payment-processing company, and it was then she realized she wanted to do someone on her own.At age 26, without money, an MBA or any corporate leadership experience…and after being laughed out of her then boss's office, Suneera began building her now billion-dollar company inside her parents' Orlando home. In 8 years, Suneera raised $245M in venture capital and now leads a team of 300+ employees and is committed to helping fellow women and minorities achieve similar accomplishments in business. She also is also the founder of CEO School, which is a podcast and an 8-week program that helps women become entrepreneurs & CEOs – and is on the mission to change the fact that less than 2% of female founders hit $1 million in revenue… and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. This needs to change! Suneera gives us the scoop on what it was like to take the leap from a stable corporate job into the uncertainties of entrepreneurship and shares how she manages the ever-looming imposter syndrome to show up as her best self every day. We explore time management and Suneera's approach to finding work-life integration, rather than balance, and how she manages running her billion-dollar business while still spending quality time with her two young kids. We also talk about what is missing in the business world: practical advocacy for women's success, and what she believes is required to change that. Join us to hear a wealth of practical advice and wisdom from Suneera's story of unlikely success and breaking free of the expectations of others to find fulfillment in living a life that's true to you.In this episode, we'll talk to Suneera about:* Breaking free of the expectations of others and living according to who we are instead. [4:03]* How Suneera's experience as the child of immigrants shaped her approach to business. [6:58]* What led her to use her analytical and creative skills to start Stax at the age of 24. [11:00]* How Stax grew from 5 million in payments the first year to 23 billion in payments per year. [17:36]* Dealing with imposter syndrome in the early days of launching a business. [22:20]* Working to keep your psyche in check and show up as your best self as a CEO. [25:33]* Building habits by repeating activities, and improving with experience. [27:29]* Combatting perfectionism with the philosophy that ‘done is better than perfect'. [30:33]* Suneera's belief in work life integration when managing family life and her company. [37:08]* How she manages her time, starting with what she calls Sunday Zoom Out. [42:18]* The statistic that changed the game for Suneera: only 2% of female founders are breaking a million-dollar revenue. [47:45]* What is missing in the business world: action in advocating for women. [49:40]* Calling listeners to support the female business owners in their lives. [53:38]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances.* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Suneera:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani* Stax Website: https://staxpayments.com/* CEO School Website: https://theceoschool.co/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine a personalized website experience that adapts in real-time to the home region of prospective students who visit your homepage. We've seen the potential of geocaching with popular mobile applications like Pokemon Go. What if you could employ similar technology to customize your school website's visitor experience? Kyle Pucko , Owner of Geofli , tells us how colleges and universities can harness this exciting tech to enhance personalization on their websites. Join us as we discuss: Why personalization in school websites matters (4:38) Use cases for geocaching landing pages by region (15:52) The future of online customization after third-party cookies (22:06)  Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Kyle Pucko  Geofli  kyle@geofli.com  To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.

Too often, colleges and universities put themselves on a pedestal on their school website's homepage. Be it celebratory news stories, sporting events, or faculty profiles, higher ed institutions sometimes neglect the most important patrons of their website: prospective students. Bob Johnson, Ph. D. , Founder of Bob Johnson Consulting, LLC , tells us why every school should focus their website on enrollment marketing and what things they need to stop obsessing over. Join us as we discuss: Missed personalization opportunities in lead conversions (8:34) Three top information priorities for school website homepages (12:21) Why everyone needs to follow up on self-reported data (25:24)   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Bob Johnson, Ph. D.  Bob Johnson Consulting, LLC  Terminalfour  Funnelback  My Intuition Calculator   To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.

Hey, School Success Makers! Have you ever considered your students as content creators for your school website? Tune in now as Richard Mills, Director of Digital Schools and Co-founder of Upschool.co in Melbourne, Australia, discusses how you can control your school website's media, story, and message and empower students to generate content that resonates with today's parents. #SchoolSuccess #SchoolSuccessMakers -- Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector. Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts. This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at https://schoolsuccessmakers.com. Highlights of the Episode [02:41] Melbourne Australia is the sporting capital of the world [04:23] AFL might know the Sydney Swans [06:04] His name was Pete Weston [07:40] I flew over to New Zealand [09:33] You know, 5, 6, 7 year olds upwards [10:54] $1,200 or something like that [13:17] This is back in 2010 I think it was [16:39] around the time of the 2016 presidential elections [18:34] whether you are Fox News or CNN [22:45] 23 minutes later I got an EMR back [25:35] I'd sold seven packages at like a dollar amount [30:15] mainly the United States listeners [33:41] he would've seen 10 school websites [36:22] My daughter's nearly 17 [40:56] little link that opens up a PDF document [44:12] oxytocin, endorphins, and serotonin. [48:57] I see that as 300 journalists [52:39] I get to teach and coach kids [56:47] you got like these 11, 12, 13 year olds [1:00:51] Why you should give us $100 to put your brand [1:03:16] We have a partnership with Aurora Expeditions YouTube Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/27WTJ6sl6LY

Like all businesses, schools use their websites to promote their brand and attract top talent. That's why website management has become such a popular approach among schools to drive traffic to their websites.We all know the qualities of a poor website since we've all visited terrible school websites—but only for a short time and never returned. But, the question is, how can you manage your website so it does not fall into that category? That is the purpose of this article.For more information or help with your school website, contact School Webmasters at 888.750.4556 or visit www.SchoolWebmasters.com and request a quote!

When teachers and staff genuinely care about their well-being and success, students thrive - that's the principle ambition of Sage Creek HS's beloved principal. Amazing things are going on at Sage Creek HS – find out what it takes to serve the students, staff, and community all at once with principal Jesse Schuveiller. The mission and vision of Sage Creek High School is to create a culture where everyone feels welcome and safe, connected, and valued. It's also the home to a unique program invented by a team who imagined doing high school differently: “The Genius Project”.  It allows students an opportunity to explore their passions while also having an impact on the community at the same time. They practice, hone and refine their skills, pitch and showcase their ideas to the student body and interact with professionals in the community. But it doesn't stop there.  Visual and performing arts and a top-notch athletics program complement the academics, making Sage Creek HS a top 100 HS in California as well as a recent recipient of the Distinguished School Award. No one can tell their story more compellingly or with more heart than their Principal, Jesse Schuveiller. Join him for a fascinating conversation about the “other side of education” and get a behind-the-scenes-look at what makes Sage Creek HS tick. It'll be an education. Let's Get Social! School Website: https://sagecreek-cusd-ca.schoolloop.com Produced by Imagine Podcast https://www.imaginepodcasting.com/

It's been said many times that your budget reflects your values—how you prioritize money speaks to what you care about. And this applies on a personal level, but also in an educational setting. But it's more than just how you spend your money as a school or administrator, but how you spend your time.  Episode highlights: -why we need to focus on our small circle communities -what it means to “keep watering the green grass” -the importance of relationship building and equity Learn more by checking out this great episode of the Time For Teachership Podcast. Don't forget to check out my blog post too! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Want more? Follow me on: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons  Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group: Time for Teachership  Where to find him: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-ahern-ed-d-92918b30  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachAhern  Email: kahern@srvusd.net School Website: https://mvhs.schoolloop.com/ Establishing Observation Look Fors Free Rubric: https://timeforteachership.lpages.co/establishing-observation-look-fors-rubric/ 

An extra marital fling goes horribly wrong in Mumbai's posh Malabar hill. The distraught lover posts pictures of her and her boyfriend kissing on the man's daughter's school website. The man, the lover, the teenage daughter, the wife. Catch the lads, as they inspect the impact this has on each one of these people. Before helping one of the them out of their misery. Special Announcement: Our very own lad, Keshav is performing stand-up comedy on August 10, 11, and 12. Link to tickets for Comedy Roulette at The Habitat, Mumbai.

Your school website is charged with serving many functions, particularly that of providing information to prospective and current parents of children in the grades your school serves. But, another important role is to recruit quality staff.Learn how to use your school website to effectively hire top-quality staff!

What are you most proud of at your school? What are your stand-out programs? Does your school offer amazing extracurricular activities that your students especially enjoy?Do you use this information to market your school to prospective parents and students?

Whether it's a teacher looking for a potential position at your school, a parent thinking about the right placement for their kids, or a student researching the best school to help him reach his lofty goals, they need to understand your strengths and the benefits of going with your school. That's where your school website comes in!

Suneera Madhani is the co-founder and CEO of Stax, an innovative tech company that radically simplifies the payment ecosystem.After graduating from college, Suneera decided to work at a consumer goods company and after three years she realized that the corporate world wasn't for her. She was later recruited by a payment-processing company, and it was then she realized she wanted to do someone on her own.At age 26, without money, an MBA or any corporate leadership experience…and after being laughed out of her then boss's office, Suneera began building her now billion-dollar company inside her parents' Orlando home. In 8 years, Suneera raised $245M in venture capital and now leads a team of 300+ employees and is committed to helping fellow women and minorities achieve similar accomplishments in business. She also is also the founder of CEO School, which is a podcast and an 8-week program that helps women become entrepreneurs & CEOs – and is on the mission to change the fact that less than 2% of female founders hit $1 million in revenue… and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. This needs to change! Suneera gives us the scoop on what it was like to take the leap from a stable corporate job into the uncertainties of entrepreneurship and shares how she manages the ever-looming imposter syndrome to show up as her best self every day. We explore time management and Suneera's approach to finding work-life integration, rather than balance, and how she manages running her billion-dollar business while still spending quality time with her two young kids. We also talk about what is missing in the business world: practical advocacy for women's success, and what she believes is required to change that. Join us to hear a wealth of practical advice and wisdom from Suneera's story of unlikely success and breaking free of the expectations of others to find fulfillment in living a life that's true to you.In this episode, we'll talk to Suneera about:* Breaking free of the expectations of others and living according to who we are instead. [3:35]* How Suneera's experience as the child of immigrants shaped her approach to business. [6:30]* What led her to use her analytical and creative skills to start Stax at the age of 24. [10:32]* How Stax grew from 5 million in payments the first year to 23 billion in payments per year. [17:08]* Dealing with imposter syndrome in the early days of launching a business. [21:52]* Working to keep your psyche in check and show up as your best self as a CEO. [25:05]* Building habits by repeating activities, and improving with experience. [27:01]* Combatting perfectionism with the philosophy that ‘done is better than perfect'. [30:05]* Suneera's belief in work life integration when managing family life and her company. [36:40]* The three areas she spends her time on: what she loves, her family, and making an impact. [40:04]* How she manages her time, starting with what she calls Sunday Zoom Out. [41:50]* What sparked Suneera's idea to start CEO School during the pandemic. [45:10]* The statistic that changed the game for Suneera: only 2% of female founders are breaking a million-dollar revenue. [47:17]* What is missing in the business world: action in advocating for women. [49:12]* Why you should subscribe to the CEO School podcast. [51:10]* Calling listeners to support the female business owners in their lives. [53:10]Follow Suneera:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani* Stax Website: https://staxpayments.com/* CEO School Website: https://theceoschool.co/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

10 Features Your School Website Needs by K12 Media

When it comes to marketing strategies as they pertain to student recruitment, we're talking about promoting the services we have to offer that will lead to increased enrollment to meet our enrollment goals.Whether primary, secondary, or higher education institutions, our goal is to educate students in a world in need of caring, responsible individuals, well-prepared for the future rigors and challenges of the world.  Learn how to integrate your school website and social media to improve your school marketing.

All school districts are looking for ways to make their school websites more relevant. They are designed to be the go-to resource for parents and community members as well as to serve as the primary marketing tool for your school.So, let's discuss some fun and unusual ways to increase your website traffic while improving the effectiveness of your school communication and possibly your school enrollment by using Senior quotes.

Designing an effective school website for your target audience, parents and students, can be confusing and even stressful. So, let's explore some of the points one should consider in order to find the information that will lead to the website that parents and students will visit often.

Every school in America depends on school announcements to communicate with its teachers, parents, and students. Many schools disperse these important messages using daily reminders broadcast to the whole school via a P.A. system or weekly printed reports sent home in Friday folders. Others have opted for higher-tech email blasts or student-led, closed-circuit television "news shows" to share morning announcements and communicate upcoming events. Regardless of how a school chooses to communicate, their goal remains two-fold: to keep families informed and to create community.The same should be said of announcements housed on your school website.

You know what makes your school great. You know your school's struggles. You know what you want your parents and prospective parents to know. But are you sure you know what they want and they need from your school website?Let's take a look at your school website from a parent's perspective. Whether current parents or prospective parents, what are some things the best school websites will always include? Let's explore by focusing on what parents need.

Goldenrod games developer interview - With Trevor "Zemi" Burrows!Back 2 school game! Stubzgaming & RemovableSanity interview Trevor "Zemi" Burrows from Goldenrod Games his made a game called "Back 2 school" which is currently available on the xbox platform & the steam platform. Back 2 School Website: https://GoldenrodGames.com/games Goldenrod Games Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenrodGames Zemi games Twitter https://twitter.com/ZemiGames Back 2 School Xbox Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/back-2-school/9p921rpr7q59 Back 2 School Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1913220/Back_2_School/ Please follow removable sanity on minds https://www.minds.com/RemovableSanity Please follow removable sanity on twitter https://twitter.com/RemovableSanity?t=yJDh1eCzn0oPk3dewZHbvw&s=09 Please follow StubzGaming on twitter https://twitter.com/stubzzgaming Please subscribe to RemovableSanity on youtube: https://youtube.com/c/RemovableSanity Please follow stubzgaming on minds https://www.minds.com/stubzgaming01

Goldenrod games developer interview - With Trevor "Zemi" Burrows!Back 2 school game! Stubzgaming & RemovableSanity interview Trevor "Zemi" Burrows from Goldenrod Games his made a game called "Back 2 school" which is currently available on the xbox platform & the steam platform. Back 2 School Website: https://GoldenrodGames.com/games Goldenrod Games Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenrodGames Zemi games Twitter https://twitter.com/ZemiGames Back 2 School Xbox Store Page: https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/back-2-school/9p921rpr7q59 Back 2 School Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1913220/Back_2_School/ Please follow removable sanity on minds https://www.minds.com/RemovableSanity Please follow removable sanity on twitter https://twitter.com/RemovableSanity?t=yJDh1eCzn0oPk3dewZHbvw&s=09 Please follow StubzGaming on twitter https://twitter.com/stubzzgaming Please subscribe to RemovableSanity on youtube: https://youtube.com/c/RemovableSanity Please follow stubzgaming on minds https://www.minds.com/stubzgaming01

In today's episode, I sit down and talk with Dr. Jeremy Ervin. A former professor of mine, who is now starting a new STEAM Academy in Xenia, Ohio called the Community STE(A)M Academy. Their goal is to add something more to the already amazing STEM education. Dr. Ervin does a great job of not only explains what makes STEAM different from STEM, but he also does an amazing job of explain how he has seen God work through this new journey. An hour doesn't do this justice, but if you would like to learn more, please contact Dr. Ervin through the ways listed below. How to learn more about the School: Website: https://communitysteam.com Twitter: @CSAXenia Facebook: Community STEAM Academy

Kazakhstan shuts down its Internet as civil unrest continues (and one consequence is a disruption of alt-coin mining in that country). The UK's NHS warns of unknown threat actors exploiting Log4j bugs in unpatched VMware Horizon servers. In the US, CISA continues to assist Federal agencies with Log4j remediation, and observers call for more Government support of open-source software security. A major provider of school websites is hit with ransomware. Our guest is John Belizaire of Soluna Computing with a new approach to data center efficiency. Thomas Etheridge from CrowdStrike on supply chain risks. And the US extends the deadline to apply for grants in support of rip-and-replace. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/5

Yes, we know. Apps are all the rage, at least according to the salespeople say that your school needs one. Well, we're here to tell you that it's not necessarily the case. Beware the slick sales pitch and take a look at your website before jumping into the app jungle.Before considering an app, take a look at your website. Since your website is your face to the public (an app is only available to existing parents), your efforts here should be your highest priority. 

Your school's website is that critical intersection between public relations, customer service, marketing, media relations, communications, and branding. Website management is the process that makes it all work.

Your school website is only as effective as your users think it is. If parents complain that they can't find what they are looking for, there's a problem. We could claim user error—that they just don't know what they are doing—but if there is a problem, it is our problem and we need to own it. So, what can we do to make our website user-friendly for all? For starters, we can analyze our website. Google Analytics is a great tool designed to help us do so.

Many school leaders struggle with how best to manage their school's website(s). Often they decide to go with the status quo—what they are accustomed to is good enough. At least until parents or the governing board complains that it isn't as effective or informative as it should be, or maybe it is a flat-out embarrassment. Then it becomes a top priority if for no other reason than to eliminate complaints. So, if one of those scenarios describes your situation, or if you want to avoid the drama and set up strategies to provide a website that continually serves your parents and community well, let's look at what constitutes best practices in school website management.

Every few years, schools decide they need to update or redesign their website. Sometimes it is because there has been a change in administration and they want to put their own “stamp” on things. Sometimes it is because someone thinks they should update their school's brand image. But the best reason is that you want to improve the experience your website visitors have when they visit your school's online presence. If you don't make that your primary goal then the effort will be a waste of time and money.

Coach Jordan Eaton has been the head coach of the Girls varsity basketball team at Olmsted Falls for 7 years now. This past season he won his 100th game and won another Southwestern Conference title. That makes three in a row now for the Lady Bulldogs and this year's team also made it to regionals, as did his team in 2017. But his style is far from hard-nosed. In this episode, we talke about how such a mild-mannered, soft-spoken guy can put a team on the floor that ferocious on defense. He also explains how his team's culture was built, the mistakes he made as a young coach (and how he learned from them, and had one of the most interesting first jobs ever. School Website: https://www.ofcs.net/staff/950Twitter - @OFalls_BulldogsTwitter Dave Grendzynski: @grizzer21Twitter Courtside: @courtsidepod1

Most schools outsource the design of their school’s websites. Very few schools have the skill sets among their staff members to get a professionally designed school website with effective layout and navigation. But, there are content management systems that provide templates and editing software to use. Sometimes these are sufficient. But very few supply you with the staff to keep your site current, professional, and informative on a day-to-day basis, which is what really matters, right? Consider another option: you can let School Webmasters become your trained staff of professional webmasters for as low as only $189 a month. 

Not many school communicators take on the role of “director” at the age of 23. But in this episode, you’re going to meet one!IN THIS EPISODE, NICOLE EXPLAINS:How her dream career in journalism led her to a school communications role.Who she reached out to for mentorship and professional growth opportunities when she was starting out.Why her district was one of the first to adopt Facebook back in 2009.What her team does to balance representation of 20 school buildings on social media.SPECIAL GUESTNicole Kirby, APRDirector of Communication ServicesPark Hill School District, MOPresident-Elect of NSPRAFollow Nicole on Twitter: @kirby310Email: kirbyn@parkhill.k12.mo.us School Website: https://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParkHillSchoolDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParkHillSchools Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkhillschools/ USEFUL INFORMATIONToday’s #K12PRtip blog reference - Top 10 Ways to Start a PostGather feedback from your community - a link to Park Hill Listens on their homepage. Their tool of choice - Bang the TableNicole’s first blog for NSPRA on Social Media in 2011 - Lessons from a Corporate Social Media GuruRegister now for the NSPRA National Seminar - New Orleans. You can attend in-person or virtually. Click here!MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

If you’ve ever wondered what can happen as a result of including social media as a specific part of your strategic communication plan, this interview is the perfect case study! Kimberly Uelmen, a recent 35 Under 35 NSPRA recipient, breaks down her role inside of the Howard-Suamico School District.IN THIS EPISODE, KIMBERLY SHARES:Her extensive experience in dealing with “all the things” when it comes to School PRHow her role was recently added to the communications teamThe secret behind growing their district Instagram account by 300% in less than a yearWhy social media is a focal point with all communication effortsSPECIAL GUESTKimberly UelmenCommunications SpecialistHoward-Suamico School District - WisconsinFollow Kimberly on Twitter: @kuelmen_PR LinkedIn - Kimberly UelmenEmail: kimbuelm@hssdschools.org School Website: https://www.hssdschools.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowardSuamicoSchools Twitter: https://twitter.com/HSSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howardsuamicoschools/ USEFUL INFORMATIONSocial Media Bootcamp - Find out more and see the upcoming dates!Today’s #K12PRtip - Getting started with Instagram StoriesView the entire playlist hereReturn to school campaignCOVID Hotline PostFace Covering RequirementGraduation videoHere is the link to the Commencement Intro Video (2:41). Here is the link to the full Commencement Ceremony (1:32:44)MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here

Rocking social media in a district of 4,500 students with 9 different campuses when you’re a one-woman shop isn’t easy - but Melissa has learned a trick or two to help her stay on top of it all. Listen as I get to talk with one of my favorite school communicators from Missouri!IN THIS EPISODE, MELISSA INSPIRES US WITH:How she ended up in School PR and just recently earned a seat at the leadership table for her districtWays to make social media “social”Why it’s critical to identify your audience on each platform (and she explains hers)Several campaigns which create amazing content that the community looks forward to each yearSPECIAL GUESTMelissa McConnellDistrict Communications SpecialistBelton School District #124, MissouriAlso serves as the South Central Region Vice President for NSPRAFollow Melissa on Twitter: @EdPRMackEmail: mmcconnell@bsd124.org School Website: https://www.beltonschools.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeltonSchoolDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeltonSchools Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beltonschools124 USEFUL INFORMATIONCheck out the 2020-2021 Bell Ringer albumLooking for ways to incorporate athletic updates? Check out the Pirates On Deck albumMORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

This week’s guest has implemented a TON of great School PR in a short amount of time. This conversation is going to help every school communicator learn and grow!IN THIS EPISODE, MOLLY SHARES:Her journey into #SchoolPR and how she leads communication efforts as a one-person shop with 23 schools and more than 13,000 students.Unique ways to engage your school community using fun social media ideas.How she implemented her first Instagram takeover in 2020.Why she feels getting connected to other school communicators is so important.SPECIAL GUESTMolly McGowan GorsuchPublic Information OfficerHenderson County Public Schools (Hendersonville, North Carolina)Follow Molly on Twitter: @MollyMGorsuchEmail: mkmcgowangorsuch@hcpsnc.org School Website: https://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HCPSNC Twitter: https://twitter.com/hcpsnc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hcpsnc/ USEFUL INFORMATIONCheck out the Instagram Takeover Page for Seniors - @HCPS_seniorsGuess the Bitmoji staff person - Atkinson Elementary post on Facebook and InstagramRoary, the stuffed mascot for Sugarloaf Elementary, helped introduce the building and staff to followers. Here is a post in the summer, before students came, and another one in September. Of course, #HCPSfamily made our list of 15 Hip #Hashtags for Schools - read about it and other ideas for strong school hashtags here!MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are ready to talk more AAU basketball, life and everything in between. In this episode, following the theme of Jessup January, the coaches get the chance to sit down with the new Head Coach, for the William Jessup women's program, Coach Hernando Planells. He comes to his first year as a head coach at Jessup with tons of experience and has been an embodiment of the "Grind" mentality. He also was a coach Duke University which can hopefully help you aspiring basketball players understand the viewpoint college coaches have.The NBA has had rumors of shutting down for 14 days due to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases around the league and of course we will touch on James Harden epic triple double debut in Brooklyn. YBA and the Sacramento area has been allowed re-open back up and that has got the AAU basketball world excited and should be interesting to watch unfold.The coaches address the inauguration of president elect Joe Biden this coming week and there thoughts and opinions about how the country must prepare. As always the coaches want to talk basketball and you are certainly in for a great episode. Guest: Hernado Planells(Head Coach women's William Jessup)Planells most recently served as the Associate Head Coach for the women’s basketball program at Duke University in DurhamAssistant coach from 2013 – 2016 with the Blue Devils before being promoted to his Associate Head Coach role for which he held for three seasons.Duke featured a top-five ranked recruiting class in each season he was with the program. Head Coach of the Wyoming Golden Eagles of the All-American Professional Basketball in 2005, before becoming an NBA scout from -2005 – 2010.2010 as he was named an Assistant Coach for the Maine Red Claws of the NBA G League.Along with his coaching duties for Jessup, Planells serves as the Head Coach of the New Zealand U17 National Team, where he has been in that role since 2018.Abusiness owner, as he operates Be Contagious Leadership. He is a frequent public speaker and has the “Be Contagious podcast”.  School Website:https://jessupathletics.com/sports/womens-basketballTwitter:  https://twitter.com/Jessup_WBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessup_wbb/ Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachhpjr/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hernando.planellsTwitter: https://twitter.com/hernandojrWebsite:  https://jessupathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/hernando-planells/253  "When your comfortable your stagnant and stop looking for new ways to do it" Hernando Planells  This episode we get to see the perspective of a journeymen coach that has the D1 pedigree and the knowledge to back it up.Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Coach H is really Bout That Life!!! Click Here to follow Coach C. CollinsIG: https://www.instagram.com/hoopstariam/FB: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.collins.106Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Christo53408073Feel free to check our bonus episodes "Coaches Rize Time"Training Site: https://www.phenixfitness23.com/contact-usAAU Club Information: http://www.ybadawgs.com/Thank you for your support and time Coach MJ(God Given Talent)IG: https://www.instagram.com/ggtbasketball/FB: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mark%20jeffries 

Are you a small department trying to celebrate all of the great things happening in your large school district? This interview is overflowing with amazing examples, no matter the size of your district!IN THIS EPISODE, CHRISTIAN SHARES:His journey, which started out as a part-time contractor with Jefferson Parish Schools back in 2012.How he now works with his 80 schools to develop great social media content.Several video ideas (linked below) that he has used to drive engagement with the district’s community.Why staff and student features are so important to his social media strategy.SPECIAL GUESTChristian JustraboCommunications CoordinatorJefferson Parish Schools, LouisianaFollow Christian on Twitter: @cjustraboChristian’s email: christian.justrabo@jpschools.org School Website: https://www.jpschools.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffparishschools/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jpschools Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpschools/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JPPSSCommunications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jpschools Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/jppssUSEFUL INFORMATIONSocial Media Directory link on websiteFB video - Superintendent SubbingFB video - National School Counseling Week VideoFB video - Student Council Member IntroductionStudent Feature ExampleStaff Feature ExampleMORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Radio Sweden brings you a round-up of the main news in Sweden on November 24th 2020. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou Producer: Kris Boswell

The best inspiration comes in the form of a story. If you’re struggling in your role as a school communicator (and who isn’t in 2020), then this episode and Kristin’s practical advice is just what you need!IN THIS EPISODE, KRISTIN INSPIRES US WITH:Tricks to being successful in a 1-person communications shop with 18,000 studentsHow she created a Communication Crew filled with staff membersWays she uses different social media platforms to connect with different audiencesThe incredible story behind Kid Superintendent - the project that landed her and her son on Good Morning America!SPECIAL GUESTKristin Boyd EdwardsCommunications DirectorReading School District, Reading, PAFollow Kristin on Twitter: @KristinBoydPREmail Kristin at boydkm@readingsd.org School Website: https://www.readingsd.org Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ReadingSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reading_school_district_pa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RDGschools YouTube: www.YouTube.com/RedKnightTV LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-school-district-l-reading-pa-/ USEFUL INFORMATIONLearn more about the membership program that Kristin is a part of at this linkKid Superintendent VideoClass Intercom - a helpful program to allow staff/students to submit contentAir Hug post - this post asked for a response using an emoji and yielded over 160 comments!MORE RESOURCESGrab the free video course - Social Media Secrets for SchoolsSign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Does your school website need a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page? The short answer is yes. But let’s consider the reasons to include it and talk about how to create an effective FAQ page.

Your school website is your face to the public. It’s your chance to create a favorable first impression. So it’s imperative that you know going into your website development who you want to attract and what impression you want to give. No matter what population you represent, it’s important to incorporate best web practices into your school website.

Small, Catholic schools have big stories to tell! If you need help growing your followers, increasing your enrollment, and engaging with parents - this episode is for you!IN THIS EPISODE, EMILY SHARES:How consistent storytelling can double your followersWays to get kids involved in developing a school hashtagWhy relationships are so critical when it comes to running your social media Five key aspects when it comes to your school websiteTwo critical components of running Facebook AdsSPECIAL GUESTEmily HagenDirector of Marketing and AdvancementSt. Joseph Catholic School, Rice Lake, WIFollow Emily on Twitter: @EmilyCHagenEmail Emily at e.hagen@sjsricelake.org School Website: https://sjsricelake.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StJosephSchoolRiceLakeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjsricelake USEFUL INFORMATIONTwenty Must-Have Photos for your SchoolHelpful blogs:How to Use IGTV for SchoolsHow to Start an Instagram Page for your SchoolInstagram for SchoolsInstagram StoriesMORE RESOURCESGrab the free video course - Social Media Secrets for SchoolsSign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

If you need helpful advice when it comes to school communications, Yolanda is your girl! You’ll have a ton of takeaways from this power-packed interview.IN THIS EPISODE, YOLANDA EXPLAINS:Why her district uses Facebook as its social media platform.How she worked with her district to pay for her APR (Accreditation in Public Relations).What inspired her to start her own blog, where she shares what she has learned about PR in schools.Six super helpful tips for school social media managers.SPECIAL GUESTYolanda Stephen, MBA, APRDirector, Public RelationsTroup County School System, LaGrange, GAFollow Yolanda on Twitter: @noordinaryroseYolanda’s Blog: www.prisking.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda1/ School Website: https://www.troup.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/troupcountyschoolsystem USEFUL INFORMATIONAwesome Troup High Automotive video - click here!MORE RESOURCESGrab the free video course - Social Media Secrets for SchoolsSign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.comFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!

Michal Leshem is a Cyber Technology Expert with over 15 years of experience in an elite Intelligence unit of the Israeli Defense Forces. She managed large-scale complex development programs and product integrations that delivered breakthrough results, for which she has received the prestigious Israel Defense Prize from the president. In the past few years, Michal transitioned to the Education field which has always been her goal and passion. She obtained a Master of Education degree in parallel to co-founding Israel's National Cyber Education Center (CEC). Through her training, she read about Acton's approach to learning and education and fell in love with it. She worked as a part-time guide in Acton Academy Verona and this year, she became one of the Co-founders and the Head of School of Acton Academy Bergen County New Jersey. Michal is also the Co-Author of “The Exploring Twins” Book Series, an original book series for children grades K-4 who love to read and explore science. She is also a proud mother of 4 wonderful boys. Key Takeaways: 3:25 The main difference of Acton compared to all the schools that Michal has explored 10:00 Top great things about Michal's COVID experience 23:30 Michal's opening pitch to a new family inquiring about Acton 26:50 How they help kids during their adjustment period from traditional schools 28:45 Why Acton guides do not answer questions 39:00 The importance of the right mindset Quotes: “Always talk about the why.” "Each person can really find their own path, and sometimes this path has nothing to do with college or university." “Try something else instead of giving up.” “You get smarter as you work on something. It's not about how much IQ you have but about how much you can actually do when you walk into your path.” “For younger learners, structure is very important.” Links: LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michal-leshem-14a6a71/ School Website - https://www.actonbergen.org/ Book Series - https://www.theexploringtwins.com/ Michal's Blog in Hebrew - https://michalandacton.com/ Michal's Blog in English - https://acton-myjourney.com/ Resources: https://brenebrown.com/ Carol Dweck - The Growth Mindset Laura Sanderfer - Courage to Grow

Enos Garcia Elementary school in Taos New Mexico is now a Community School. What does that mean? Listen and learn! School Website - https://www.taosschools.org/en/schools/enos-garcia-elementary Podcast Website - https://anchor.fm/paso-a-paso Paso Website - http://www.PasoTaos.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paso-a-paso/message

In this Ask Snappy session you will learn how you can create a website for your school using Appy Pie’s website builder in minutes.

Ron Whitcomb is the former Athletic Director of Victor Central Schools in New York. During his 27 year tenure, Victor accumulated 232 league titles, 185 Section V titles, and 16 state championships. Ron's instrumental leadership helped Victor to gain the reputation of being one of the greatest schools in New York for Physical Education and Athletics. Ron let's us in on some secrets to that success, including what quality physical education should look like, and the type of teachers they look for when hiring. This is a must listen to episode for all the PE teachers out there!Please don't forget to leave a rating and review for the show if you liked it! Every little bit helps to get the word out there and try to make some positive changes for kids in school around the world! Thank you!School Website:https://www.victorschools.org/Episode Timeline:6:30 - Growing Up13:00 - The Role of PE17:00 - PE, Health, and Driver's Ed?25:00 - Outdoor Education at Victor27:50 - Hiring Great PE Teachers34:45 - Kids as Customers38:00 - Leading by Example for Lifelong Learning41:15 - Collaborating with Other Professionals46:00 - Communicating with Parents53:32 - Advice for the Upcoming School YearMOVRS Website:http://movrs.orgMOVRS instagram:@movrs.podcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/movrs)

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Mike Lubelfeld discusses his district’s transition from in-person learning to e-learning and then to remote learning. In this candid interview, Mike talks about the things that went well, the things they could have done better, and the phenomenal work that his staff is doing to support learners wherever they are. Contact Mike Lubelfeld Twitter: @mikelubelfeld Podcast: Lighthouse 112 on Anchor Blog: https://mikelubelfeld.edublogs.org/ School Website: www.nssd112.org Remember to check out this and all past episodes at www.LearningThroughLeading.com and click the Subscribe button at the top of the screen to have every episode delivered right to your email inbox. You can find us on Twitter at @DrNickSutton @YodaMatt68 --- 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/learningthroughleading/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningthroughleading/support

Updating parents about what is going on with our new Home Learning way of doing things during the Coronavirus/Covid-19 Outbreak. School Website: www.newlands.wakefield.sch.uk YouTube Play List: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSUg6i2I5dgDvHRS99A-P0Q/pl

Tune in as Dr. Maureen discusses the flow state, her healing journey and the magic of Thai Yoga & Ayurveda. Maureen is an incredible soul here in St Louis and I am so proud of her work, her Thai Yoga School and all she does to heal us! Check out her website: http://www.totalharmony.com/ School Website: https://totalharmonyschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maureen.hughes.yoga Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/totalharmony11/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-hughes-phd-lmt-9710a95/ Instagram: Email: maureen@totalharmony.com Phone: (314) 325-9247 Office: Medici Mediaspace 2055 Walton Road St Louis, Missouri 63114 Loving Declutter Your Life? Please share, subscribe & review this podcast! Send us an Anchor voice message telling us what you'd like to hear, learn about or share with us! Or email me at info@declutterwithanna.com If you'd like to apply to be on the podcast or would like to schedule a phone call or business meeting please do so here: https://calendly.com/declutterwithanna If you're in St Louis, join us for Yoga for Entrepreneurs at Synergy Wellness Community every Friday morning at 10 AM in Midtown! https://www.synergywellnesscommunity.com/ If you're new to my world, follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @declutterwithanna @healwithanna Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aortizaragon/ To check out my membership, blog, events & FREE personality test visit my website! https://www.declutterwithanna.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alignwithanna/message

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Korey Van Wyk joins me on this podcast episode. Korey is a strength & conditioning coach and professor at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Korey is a book of knowledge when it comes to developing athletic performance and understanding human movement. Korey & I talk about how high school & private strength coaches can help prepare athletes for college, a different approach to change of direction training, and more. Connect with Korey: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/korey.wyk Twitter - https://twitter.com/koreyvanwyk?lang=en Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/korey-van-wyk-19873465/ School Website - https://www.nwciowa.edu/kinesiology/faculty/korey-vanwyk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/korey.vanwyk/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachgreyson/support

In this episode, Claire meets Nicola James, the headteacher of St Andrew’s Primary School in Bishop Auckland. Having recently had an OFSTED inspection under the new framework, Nicola shares her experience with Claire in order to help other schools who may be facing an imminent inspection themselves. After initially wanting to work in a bank (mainly so she could wear a smart suit every day!), Nicola was inspired to teach by her secondary school tutor, Mr Wilson, who told her she needed to be working with people. This inspired Nicola to want to make a difference to the lives of others, so she studied at Northumbria University before getting a teaching job as an NQT. Having worked in schools for over 22 years, Nicola has taken on many roles: these include art lead and SLT, and, after starting St Andrew’s 6 years ago, she became deputy head after 2 terms, acting head (while her headteacher did a secondment) a year and a half later and finally became substantive head at the school a year ago. The experiences she had as a deputy encountering OFSTED and a head encountering OFSTED varied quite significantly, with Nicola calling them, “a totally different experience.” In the podcast, Nicola speaks with Claire about her experience of her recent OFSTED inspection, the format of the days themselves, including the day before and the day after the inspection, as well as the newly-introduced ‘deep dives’. They discuss the new framework and what the inspection looked like for Nicola’s school under it. By discussing her experiences, Nicola explains what schools, headteachers and staff can do to best prepare themselves for what is a stressful time in the lives of any school staff. KEY TAKEAWAYS Find little ways to be as prepared as you can for the inspection. You can anticipate when OFSTED might visit, but (as was the case for Nicola who thought they might come in November but they actually came in October) they may visit earlier or later than expected. Some of the best ways to prepare include: creating an action plan so that everybody knows their role for the day of the phone call and the days of the inspections; compiling a list of questions that OFSTED might ask on their initial phone call (some authorities may already have this) and jotting down answers to them before the inspection; having mock interviews with subject leads, including some of the questions they might ask, and making sure everybody is giving the same key messages about the school and its practices. Use the 90 minute phone call to highlight to the inspector all the strengths and positives about your school, and arm yourself with information about the inspection. The admin team will usually ring some time in the morning (for Nicola, it was 10:30) and this is followed up by a phone call with the lead inspector. After the admin call, you may want to talk to staff and inform them of the upcoming inspection and discuss what messages you are wanting to send to the inspection team about your school. On the phone call with the lead inspector, there is chance to negotiate the subjects for the deep dives, and to inform your staff of this. There is also chance for you to tell your inspector the context of your school and what makes you unique. As in Nicola’s case, it may take more than 90 minutes due to the new framework being in place. It might be useful to take notes during this time so you can feedback to staff. A lot of the guesswork has gone from the new OFSTED framework. A key finding from the podcast is that a lot of the ‘unknown’ about the running of the inspection seems to have been eliminated from the new framework. You can negotiate the subject of deep dives (except reading and maths if you are in a primary) and a timetable is provided for the school of where the inspectors are going to be and at what time during the day. The inspectors also ensure that when a staff member is out of class to talk to one of the inspectors, the other one will not visit that class. This takes away some of the stress that comes from the ‘not knowing’ and expecting every visitor to your room to be the inspectors. The new framework is as new for the inspectors as it is for schools. Even if they have been inspectors for a long time, the new framework is new and will take some getting used to. This might mean that the inspectors are acutely aware of how little time they have to do everything they need to, especially if they are having to check things with HMI in order to ensure that the new procedures are being followed accurately. There are also transition arrangements in place for ‘Good’ schools for their curriculum intent and planning; the OFSTED inspector needs to be sure that the school has the capacity to have things in place in 2 years because the framework is so new. Gone are the days of excessive paper and clipboards. Everything under a new framework inspection is done digitally so there will be no more people coming in with clipboards! The inspectors cross reference their ‘cards’ (for things such as safeguarding) to ensure that they are not repeating questions. There is also less of a focus on data and paper-based evidence. Deep dives can take different forms, but conversations with staff and children remain at the heart. For the reading and maths deep dives, subject leaders were spoken to (as were children), classes were visited and books were looked at. The bottom 20% of Years 1, 2 and 6 read to the inspectors, although this may look different in your school. In reading, the inspectors wanted to check that reading books matched abilities and that the phonics scheme was secure; in maths, the inspectors wanted to know what the school were currently doing and what the plans for the future were. If a deep dive is happening in a subject that isn’t being taught, the inspectors will probably choose to scrutinise the books in more detail, as well as talking to the subject lead and the children. Consistency is key. The inspectors in Nicola’s school were adamant that they should not alter from their usual working week. This meant that even though the deep dive was in history, no history lessons were being taught, but this was ok. When the fire alarm went off, the inspectors reassured the staff to just ‘do what you normally do’. The consistency will enable the staff, and children, to feel more secure in what they are doing. Feedback from the inspectors doesn’t look exactly the same as in the previous framework. If you are having a 2-day inspection, the deputy and head will probably be asked to sit in on a meeting at the end of the first day, where the inspectors feed back to each other. You are not allowed to interject during this but can make notes to feedback to staff and can challenge anything that they have said at the end. The inspectors will feed back to the SLT and governors at the end of the inspection as usual and then this can be disseminated to staff once the inspector has left. Give as much time as possible to your middle leaders. Under the new framework, the scrutiny lies more with the middle leaders than with the headteacher so it’s important that middle leaders are given the time to fully understand their subject and how it looks across school. They need to be able to understand what is happening across school and where the subject is going, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the subject. Giving staff time to understand this, allowing them to get into classes and liaise with other class teachers, as well as allocating staff meeting time to it and holding mock interviews, will increase confidence levels when it comes to answering whatever question might be asked of them during an inspection. Expect the unexpected! No matter how prepared you think you are for an inspection, there will always be something that crops up. Whether this be a 2-day inspection when you were expecting a 1-day inspection, the cooks setting off the fire alarm or a hamster in a lunchbox; the more you can pull together as a team, the easier it will be to deal with the unforeseen challenges! BEST MOMENTS “Obviously you talk to other headteachers of their experiences but none of my headteacher colleagues had had the experience of this framework so I felt really vulnerable and I felt a bit like a guinea pig so it was kind of going into the unknown.” “Tuesday morning, 10:30, my secretary comes in, knocks on the door: “I’ve got OFSTED on the phone,” and you can feel your face drain. If I’d been standing up, I think my knees would have gone. You process that information…really, it’s as if you’ve been smacked in the face.” “We said to staff, ‘Let’s get together at lunchtime,’ and we just got it all out of our system, anything that we were worried about and what we needed to do. Fortunately, we already had a plan in the staffroom, for if we get the call…down to who’s ordering the pizza, who’s going round the displays putting the things that are hanging off on, so we had it military style…Everybody had a purpose.” “During that time [the phone call with the lead inspector], the deputy head’s writing down everything I’m saying so that we then had another meeting with staff…[we said] ‘This is the messages we’ve been sending to the OFSTED inspector; this is what he’s expecting to see and hear,’ just so they had the same message, because that was important. That’s what he was coming back to find out: if what I was saying is true.” “We had a Section 8…We were expecting a Section 5 but because our 2018 data wasn’t so good, they risk assessed us on that, which meant we got a 2-day. We had 2 inspectors on the first day and 1 inspector on the second…That threw us a bit, because we thought we were already Good so are they coming to make us Requires Improvement, based on that data? Our 2019 data was strong and we were worried that they weren’t going to take that into consideration…we thought we were going to have to fight for Good, but there was no fight. Everything they saw they were happy with.” “During that day [the first day], as headteacher, I was twiddling my thumbs; I didn’t know what to do with myself…I felt really useless to be honest…It was a strange feeling.” “We did flowers, chocolate biscuits, tea, coffee, juice… it was like a hotel room for them… I don’t know if the flowers helped, but it made us feel better.” “He came and gave the deputy and I our feedback and told us what our rating was going to be… he gave feedback to governors, which was very similar to what he’d given us, and then he went, and he was gone by half 4. The staff all filtered in and we repeated it again to them and had a big sigh of relief and it was all over!” “It’s important to say that the timetable isn’t set in stone because every school is different, every school has a different amount of staff. He absolutely didn’t want us to change anything from the norm. We agreed that he would look at history, but because we block our subjects, there wasn’t going to be any history taught that week, but we said we would put some history lessons on…he said, ‘Absolutely not. Do not change your timetable; it’s not fair on the children; it wouldn’t be part of their progression of skills, so don’t change anything.’” “The staff were amazing - they were amazing. I fill up about it still because they were just… they just smashed it. I couldn’t be happier. They just all took on their roles, they didn’t flap, they just got on with it… They got on with their jobs; they knew what they had to do; they knew what the message was that we had to get across; they were so passionate and some of the feedback that was given was how infectious their enthusiasm was and that sums up who we are.” “Last year, I was beginning to feel the anxiety towards it [the inspection]. I know, if I’m being honest, hand on heart, that it affected my health, because I felt that pressure, coming down, and I can’t tell you the difference, now they’ve been… It’s unbelievable, the pressure. When you’re going through it, you don’t notice it – or you try to deny it, really – but when it’s gone, you realise how heavy it was.” “Just the week before they came…I’d had a conversation with staff, kind of thanking them, because I know they were working ridiculously hard because we were thinking they’re coming November, let’s put everything in this term, but I’d said to them, ‘We can’t maintain this. We can’t go on this hard, and working these hours: what if they don’t come November? What if it’s another term? We’re going to kill ourselves. We have to stop. We can’t do this.’” “[Our OFSTED inspectors] were human. They were lovely, approachable people. I don’t know if we were lucky, because I have heard some stories, and there’s certain ones where you think, ‘I hope we don’t get them!’ but we got two really approachable, human inspectors.” “For me, and for our school, I can’t say with anything different but positive. I was blown away by how positive it was. I wasn’t expecting to feel like that… It was a partnership, we worked together, and we hadn’t been ‘done to’; it wasn’t a negative experience.” “I fed them [the staff] and made sure they were ok. I made sure they weren’t here until a ridiculous time; sent them home to their families. Asked them if they needed some time… but I didn’t feel like I needed to hold their hand. They were ready.” “It’s about feeling prepared, and feeling confident, that if you get asked that question, you’re going to have an answer for it.” “Have those notes for that phone call… Calm yourself down, and it’s all on the screen. I would say take some time, you and your deputy, to sit down… having that aide memoire will save you… I just kept going back to it. I was so pleased I did it. It was a lifesaver.” “That plan that I had for OFSTED…have that ready… have that up…it becomes wallpaper but my God everybody knows where it is on the day, and they go to it, and it just ran like clockwork.” “I did a really long assembly in the morning so staff could go and have biscuits and tea and just relax, and I asked the deputy head to speak to staff and let them know that I was going to give them a day off during the year, which they gratefully received so they can choose a day, during this year to take, when it suits them.” “I would like to give my staff more time to do the things that they need to do, so I would need some more money, to employ another member of staff to take their children… That would be the answer to all of our problems.” “I just would like schools to be that place that I remember as a child: a fun, happy place to be but for everyone. Not just the children, but for the staff as well. I just think if you’re enjoying teaching, the children will enjoy learning.” “It really is a time to celebrate your school, and there’s so many opportunities to do that.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Nicola James: http://www.st-andrews-pri.durham.sch.uk/ (School Website) https://www.facebook.com/groups/866792993453061/ (Facebook leaders website) OFSTED Transition Arrangements: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/830378/School_Inspection_Report_Sept2019.pdf The Teachers’ Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheTeachersPodcast/ Classroom Secrets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClassroomSecretsLimited/ Classroom Secrets website: https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/  LIFE/work balance campaign: https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/lifeworkbalance-and-wellbeing-in-education-campaign-2019/ ABOUT THE HOST Claire Riley Claire, alongside her husband Ed, is one of the directors of Classroom Secrets, a company she founded in 2013 and which provides outstanding differentiated resources for teachers, schools, parents and tutors worldwide. Having worked for a number of years as a teacher in both Primary and Secondary education, and experiencing first-hand the difficulties teachers were facing finding appropriate high-quality resources for their lessons, Claire created Classroom Secrets with the aim of helping reduce the workload for all school staff. Claire is a passionate believer in a LIFE/work balance for those who work in education citing the high percentage of teachers who leave or plan to leave their jobs each year. Since February 2019, Classroom Secrets has been running their LIFE/work balance campaign to highlight this concerning trend. The Teachers’ Podcast is a series of interviews where Claire meets with a wide range of guests involved in the field of education. These podcasts provide exciting discussions and different perspectives and thoughts on a variety of themes which are both engaging and informative for anyone involved in education.

Lots of things are labeled "STEM" these days but many of them are just rote instructions for students to follow. Is this truly STEM learning? Taylor Ryan is STEM coordinator for his school as they work to integrate STEM into every class. He shares what he's learned about true STEM learning in the past year in this role. Hear about STEM from the trenches of a school that is doing it. www.coolcatteacher.com/e577    Challenge Have conversations about the STEM learning at your school. Is it authentic STEM learning? What could you apply from this podcast in terms of longer-term or shorter projects? How about cross-curricular? Taylor Ryan - Bio As Submitted Taylor is a teacher and STEM Officer at Fulford Academy, a private school in Brockville, Ontario. School Website: https://fulfordacademy.com/  

Putting in the effort to share your school's successes is well worth it. Improve your school communications by telling your school's stories.

Learn how your school website impacts reputation, engagement, and enrollment and how to create the most positive first impression.

How does your school website engage? When you recognize the value of your school's website to your school's communication efforts, especially when used in conjunction with your social media, you can create powerful engagement, trust, and loyalty.Follow our bread-making analogy to find out what the essential steps are to effective website management and apply the steps you must take to enjoy the benefits of powerful communication.

In this episode we answer a question by Keenan from Potomac, MD: “How often do we need to redesign our school website?”Where to learn more about Enrollhand:Website: www.enrollhand.comOur webinar: https://webinar-replay.enrollhand.comOur free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolgrowth/

The SWIS Webwise Parent Ambassador Group had their first Parent Presentation last Friday 19.04.2019 in the Theatre at SWIS. This was their very first presentation and they did an amazing job. We had just over 60 SWIS parents in attendance which is a good start. Joyce Ma, Qin Qin, Fei Fei and Santa Patel (not Claus) were the presenters. It is a workshop 'For Parents by Parents'. In the podcast you will hear all about the roles and responsibilites of this group, why we meet, what we do and how you can join along to our monthly meetings. You will hear some tips and advice from the parents on today's podcast as well as some personal experiences from Santy and Joyce. All the Digital Citizenship resources are available to all parents on the Padlet. It is our intention to set up a Digital Citizenship WeChat Subscription in the coming months for easier and faster access to resources. In the podcast Joyce also talks about an amazing SWIS in Minecraft project that her son Allen and his friend Thomas created which took over 7 months. This was an excellent use of Screen Time which is something we talked about at Friday's Presentation and today's podcast. Here is a link to this outstanding project which all parents and students should watch; it most certainly dispels the myth that Minecraft is just a game! We need to focus on the quality of the Screen Time not the quantity and also on the 4'c of Innovation and Learning; •Creativity and innovation •Critical thinking •Communication •Collaboration You can also find out more about technology at SWIS including STEM activities such as Coding&Robotics at https://innovation.swis.cn Finally - today is Earth Day 2019; we had some volunteers at SWIS who gave up their time to help in the community yesterday. Well done Annie and Joanne. We also had members of the extended community from Zhuhai who also did some voluntary work for Earth day yesterday in Shenzhen with some of our SWIS Staff. Well done Conor Blevins (The Irish Clover). This podcast will be recorded in Chinese with Ms.Rene Ren, Qin Qin, and Fei Few this afternoon and available on the School Website as well as Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Spotify and many other platforms. Come and Join the SWIS Webwise Parent Ambassador Group; for more information contact your class parent representative. Ms.Rene and I would personally like to personally thank all the parents who attended the monthly sessions of the SWIS Webwise Parent Ambassador Group since October and especially the parents who took on the responsibility of presenting on Friday. Congratulations; you all did a great job. SWIS ROC RADIO Listen, Like, Learn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugene-leonard/message

Learn how planning ahead for the design process, navigation, content, and SEO is the secret to creating the best school website.

On this episode of Music Lesson Business Academy, Danny talks about removing friction from your business. He also does two music school website reviews.  Also find out about why you should be excited for summer!  Support the podcast on Patreon HERE Get your FREE Module from Music Lesson Business Academy HERE   contact Danny at danny@themusicfactoryoc.com

Topics covered in this episodeThe background and history of the herbal culture of GreeceThe herbal culinary culture of food as medicineFolk medicine of GreeceGreek uses and benefits of OreganoGreek uses and benefits of SageGreek uses and benefits of ThymeMountain Tea and Dittany of GreeceSustainable use of herbsZa-Atar spice blend and other recipesAbout Patricia Kyritsi HowellPatricia has more than twenty years’ experience as a clinical herbalist and teacher. Her book, Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians (2006) is one of the foremost resources on the topic of regional native plant medicines. A professional member of the American Herbalists Guild since 1997, she has a clinical practice in Clayton, Georgia. Patricia advises the Atlanta Botanical Garden on medicinal herb programming, served three terms as a member of the Governing Council of the American Herbalists Guild, is currently co-chair of the AHG Symposium Committee, and is the co-founder of the Georgia Herbalists Guild.Where to find Patricia Kyritsi HowellPersonal Website: http://www.patriciakyritsihowell.com/ School Website: https://wildhealingherbs.com/ Wild Crete Travel: http://www.wildcrete.com/AHG Symposium 2018: https://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/symposium/join-us-29th-annual-ahg-symposiumDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Here's an archive episode that deals with one of the most commonly asked questions from Heads about what happens to a school website when social media is used by school & how the two can fit (School in the fast lane).

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In this episode, we discuss school website design trends with Stacy Jagodowski from Milken Community Schools and Blackbaud K-12 designers Corwin Bermudez and Sean Fitzgerald.

The results are in and I am happy to announce the three winners of our art competition. Take a look at the end of this post for images and links for our second and third place winners. Our first place winner is Julie Beck. Julie is an artist from upstate New York who currently lives and works as an art instructor in Boston. In our conversation, we discuss the benefit of being part of an art community, why it’s important to take risks, how she signs her paintings, and much more! I can’t wait for you to hear from all three of my guests, starting with the talented Julie Beck. What is so great about titling paintings? Maybe you are like me and you really don’t enjoy the process of coming up with a title for your artwork. Then again, maybe you are more like my guest, Julie Beck. Julie loves the process of deciding on a title for her paintings. In fact, Julie talks about the process a bringing a further depth and layer to her artwork. In our conversation, Julie opens up about how she decides on a title and she even shares that she has a list of “Orphaned titles.” What is your process for deciding on a title like? What can you learn from Julie’s process and passion for this task? Why is it important to be connected to an art community? What has been your experience with getting connected to an art community? Have you had good and positive experiences or have you struggled to find your tribe? Artist Julie Beck says that finding a vibrant and robust artist community has had a profound impact on her development and growth as an artist. Julie goes on to share that one of the best ways to break out of a funk or difficult season as an artist is to get around other creative individuals, it doesn’t have to be other artists. I hope artists like you get the chance to connect with a supportive and inspiring art community like Julie has! How taking risks can grow you and help you succeed. Does taking risks come easy to you or do you find it to be difficult? What has informed your relationship with risk? Were you taught to avoid risks or were you taught to chase them? Do you see risks as beneficial or dangerous? My guest, Julie Beck has, at times struggled with taking risks. Her painting that won our contest serves as her evidence that she is fighting her impulse to avoid risks. In our conversation, Julie shared with me how she came to branch out and try something different with this painting. As she describes it, this was a departure for Julie, she usually works in a very controlled and measured process. It was fascinating to hear from Julie’s perspective and how she embraced this scary, vulnerable, and rewarding experience. Make sure to check out the image of Julie’s work that won our contest at the end of this post! The power of reminding yourself that you are a professional artist. What habits have helped you build your confidence and succeed as an artist? Are you still looking for tips and insights that will help you as you grow in your profession? Artist Julie Beck was kind enough to share a helpful practice that might encourage artists like you as try to find ways to stay motivated. For Julie, things started to click for her when she made that decision to take herself seriously as an artist. To keep the momentum going, Julie created a folder on her computer desktop titled, “I am an artist.” As she continued to create and build her portfolio, she would add to that folder, gaining more and more confidence each time. I hope you pick up on the sense of accomplishment and success that comes across from Julie’s story and I hope you find your way to a similar experience! Outline of This Episode [2:00] I introduce my guest and first place contest winner, Julie Beck. [3:30] Julie talks about her painting that won the contest. [11:00] Why Julie loves titling paintings. [15:00] Julie and I talk about signing our paintings. [18:30] Finding efficient ways to accomplish tasks. [20:00] Julie talks about her process working with oil paintings. [26:00] When does Julie choose to pick which brush to use and why? [30:00] Julie opens up about her work at The Academy of Realist Art, Boston. [36:00] The artist’s struggle of wondering if you are good enough. [38:00] Why community is crucial to creative expression. [40:00] Julie and I talk about our dream to create an artist commune. [45:00] The impact of the book, Free Play has had on Julie. [50:00] Julie talks about her love of cozy and intimate spaces. [52:00] Is there a painting that Julie won’t sell? [54:00] Julie talks about the artists whose paintings she would love to own. [55:30] Habits that have helped Julie succeed. [59:00] I introduce my second guest, Suzi Zefting Kuhn. [1:00:00] Suzi talks about the artwork she creates. [1:02:00] The impact of being part of robust art community. [1:04:00] Advice for artists who are considering entering contests. [1:06:00] Dealing with disappointment. [1:08:30] Habits that help Suzi succeed. [1:10:00] I introduce my third guest, Randall David Tipton. [1:11:30] Randall talks about his process and where he gets his inspiration. [1:13:30] What is Youpo and how does Randall use it in his artwork? [1:16:00] Randall talks about his artwork that won third place in the contest. [1:17:30] Advice that Randall has for artists who are considering entering contests. [1:19:00] Habits that have helped Randall succeed. Other artists mentioned on this episode Craig Kosak Matthew Bober Julie Bell Will Wilson Illustration Master Class Resources Mentioned on this episode Website: http://www.juliebcreative.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliebcreative Twitter: https://twitter.com/juliebcreative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliebcreative/ School Website: http://www.araboston.com Book: Free Play Galleries: Bowersock: https://www.bowersockgallery.com/ Susan Powell: http://www.susanpowellfineart.com/ Connect With Antrese On Facebook On Pinterest On Instagram On Twitter

Gina invites aromatherapist Liz Fulcher to the show today! Liz shares her anxiety healing journey and how essential oils played a big part in healing both anxiety and depression. Please visit Liz online at: School Website:  AromaticWisdomInstitute.com Online Courses (coming soon!): learn.AromaticWisdomInstitute.com   Podcast: AromaticWisdomInstitute.com/podcast-home   To learn more about ANXIETY go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/      

Insights into the world of school marketing and communications, presented by Brad Entwistle and Andrew Sculthorpe. Special edition – Brad interviews Bart Caylor of Caylor Solutions.

This episode is designed to do a few things. Talking with one of our guidance counselors here at Bettendorf Middle School we take time to discuss four simple, but very powerful ideas to help parents and students get ready for middle school. 1. Lockers 2. Locks and Combinations 3. Middle School Summer Class: Moving to Middle 4. PE Clothes Our goal here to help educate the people in our community. More importantly we want to share out the things that we do and the things we help families with as they transition from the elementary setting to the middle school setting. While listening if you have cool ideas that you implement in your building please let us know. If you are a parent and have questions let us know. We would love to continue to this conversation and help out as much as we can. Enjoy the show If you want to reach out and contact Coffeechug please go here Shownotes and Credits Masterlock Combo Pack Guidance Office at BMS Mrs. Sones email - gsones@bettendorf.k12.ia.us School Website: http://bms.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/ Music created by 8th grade student Dennibro Additionally, if you would like to be on the podcast and talk about this topic please let me know as I will be creating a follow up podcast on this topic. As always, I welcome all ideas and feedback. Follow and Subscribe to my podcast on iTunes I finally made it to Stitcher so please follow here if you use Stitcher