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In the first episode of season 4, guest host Dr. Pauline T. Pablo, Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) program alumna at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI), explores the definitions of neurodiversity, neurodivergence, and neuroaffirming care, and take a deep look into the state of neurodiversity within today's behavioral health system. Our special guests discuss the challenges neurodivergent individuals face in traditional healthcare settings, the role of integrated care in addressing these gaps, and the transformative impact of neuroaffirming practices on patient outcomes. About the Episode Host: Dr. Pauline T. Pablo, DBH, BCBA, IBA, CGI DBH program alumna, is a trauma-aware Board Certified Behavior Analyst, mother, wife, and healthcare advocate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Teaching with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis.  She earned her Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) degree from Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies in 2023, a degree that has equipped her with the knowledge to serve her clients with a human-centered, trauma-informed, and integrated healthcare approach. Her work as a behavior analyst focuses on providing behavioral support services to neurodiverse individuals diagnosed with various developmental disabilities. Dr. Pablo co-owns and operates Symphony Behavioral Health Inc., a neurodiversity affirming ABA company serving the southern California region. She is also the co-founder of Asian and Pacific Islander Association for Behavior Analysis (APIABA), a non-profit organization that aims to disseminate the science of ABA within the Asian and Pacific Islander population, as well as promote diversity within the field to better serve diverse populations. About the Special Guests: Dr. Patricia Motylewicz, MBA, MS.SpecEd, MS.ABA, DBH, BCBA, QBA, LBA, CGI DBH program alumna, is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and a Qualified Behavior Analyst licensed in several states nationwide. She holds three master's degrees: an MBA, an MS in Education and Special Education, and an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis with a specialization in Autism. She is the clinical director at The Perfect Child, which provides Applied Behavior Analysis services for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. In her free time, she focuses on strength training and is a former competitive martial artist. Dr. Cory Cannady, DBH, BCBA, LBA, CGI DBH program alumni, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the Assistant Clinical Director at Elevate. He is from a small town in west Tennessee and moved to Chattanooga in 2009 to attend UTC. After earning his Bachelor's in Secondary English Education, he taught for the Hamilton County Department of Education for 5 years. While teaching, he obtained his Master's Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis from the University of Cincinnati in 2017. He obtained his Board Certification and licensure in 2019. Cory has recently completed his Doctor of Behavioral Health degree from Cummings Graduate Institute. Dr. Valeria Parejo, DBH, BCBA, QBA, received her Doctor of Behavioral Health degree from the Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, and has a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology. She is a behavior analyst with BCBA and QBA certifications and has over 20 years of experience, working in various areas. Nowadays she teaches at Florida Institute of Technology in the approved coursework for BACB certifications, and at The Behavior Web, in the preparatory course for QABA certifications, the first course to be available in Portuguese for behavior analysts seeking international certification. She offers mentoring and supervision for professional development, and clinical and OBM consulting for clinics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disruptors-at-work/support

Welcome to Paranormal Spectrum, where we illuminate the enigmatic corners of the supernatural world. I'm your host, Barnaby Jones, and today we have a very special guest joining us:Zach Bales has had an interest in the paranormal for as long as he can remember. Growing up in rural Kentucky in the foothills of Appalachia, Bales spent much of his youth fascinated by tales of ghosts, monsters, and “little green men.” His interest in the paranormal has taken him to the far corners of the North American continent and to twenty-eight countries on five continents.Over the years, Bales has come face to face with many of Earth's most compelling mysteries—from the jungles of Latin America to the antique lands of Northern Africa, from the moors of England and Scotland to the cradle of civilization in the Middle East. Bales documented many of these encounters in his five books—The Amateur's Guide to Ghost Hunting, The Expert's Guide to Ghost Hunting, The Bigfooter's Atlas, The UFO Chaser's Atlas, and The Atlas of the Unexplained: Mothman.In December 2020, The Bigfooter's Atlas was recognized as the “Book of the Year” by the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine. Bales' fascination with folklore and storytelling led him to pursue a career in the study of English language and literature. After obtaining a BA from Eastern Kentucky University and an MA from the University of the Cumberlands, Bales sought a position in Secondary English Education, where he has spent the better part of two decades.In October 2020, Bales was recognized as the Kentucky Teacher of the Week. Bales is a regular on the convention and festival circuit, appearing alongside his wife, Melissa, at events throughout the United States. Bales has been featured in television and film as well as on a number of nationally syndicated radio programs. In 2022, Bales opened Paranormal Roadtripper's Nightmare Gallery in Somerset, Kentucky, which features his collection of curiosities—a menagerie of the unusual, the unexplained, and the otherworldly—as well as a one-of-a-kind gift shop. In 2024, the Nightmare Gallery doubled in size, making it one of the largest exhibits of its kind anywhere in the world.Click that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones on the Paranormal Spectrum every Thursday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have twelve different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORK.To find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

Becoming a published children's book author is truly her childhood dream come true. Before pursuing authorship, she worked in the world of real estate for several years, helping people find and build their new dream homes. She is an alumni of Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, where she studied Secondary English Education.Madison currently lives in the vibrant beach town of Venice, Florida (the shark tooth capital of the world) with her husband and two adorable kiddos. Her debut picture book, Tiki Tim, was largely inspired by her experience as the "new kid" -- something she understands all too well, as she moved with her family 10 times across multiple states by the time she graduated high school. At the start of the new millenium, she spent some pretty formative years on the island of Oahu in Hawaii -- an experience that also majorly influenced the creation of Tiki Tim and his home of Adventure Bay.Aside from writing fun, engaging children's stories, she enjoys playing in the sunshine with her spirited girl and joyful boy, reading a suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat novel beachside or poolside, and flexing her creative passions in various forms (crafting, jewelry-making, sketching, you name it).She is a gift-giver, a loyal friend, an ocean lover and a bit of a clean freak. She LOVES to read and believes one is never too old to enjoy the magic of a picture book.https://www.booksbymadisoncaputi.comhttps://instagram.com/booksbymadisoncaputi/https://facebook.com/booksbymadisoncaputi/Get the MOMS WHO CREATE JOURNAL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNH2WH8J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_58ZRYVG6G1FE6ZMDKRADSupport the showSupport the Show.Follow Moms Who Create:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/momswhocreatepodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/momswhocreatepodcastMonthly Meeting Book Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/momswhocreatebookclubWebsite - https://www.momswhocreate.com/

Improve your job search outcomes with these tips Erin Wolfram shares on this episode of Leadership on the Links!  Erin is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Professional Etiquette Consultant who is the owner of Career Advantage Golf –  career consulting services geared toward professionals in golf course maintenance and turf management.  Her business partners with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) to provide its members with free resume and cover letter review services, along with additional discounted career services.  Prior to becoming a business owner, Erin worked in career services and career course development. Erin has her B.S. in Secondary English Education from Kansas State University and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Master of Science in Educational Technology from The University of Kansas. In this episode, Erin Wolfram of Career Advantage Golf shares insights aspiring superintendents and other golf professionals can use to stand out in their job search. Demonstrate the Value You Can Bring After reviewing thousands of resumes, Erin can confidently say many job seekers are very duty and responsibility focused. While this can be a great way to highlight your experience, it's important to also demonstrate what you have accomplished in previous roles. Showcasing successful projects, leadership strengths, and tangible results all help differentiate yourself from other candidates. Her advice is to highlight how your leadership skills positively impacted your facility, crew, and the overall organization. Update Your Application Materials on a Regular Basis It's very common for Erin to run into job seekers who haven't updated their application materials, such as their resume, cover letter, and portfolio, in over a decade. Of course, this often leaves these job seekers little time to update their materials and submit a polished application. Erin recommends taking a more proactive approach by regularly updating these materials, even if you are not actively applying for jobs. This ensures your information is accurate, up to date, and not rushed.  Tailor Your Application to Each Role Hiring managers can spot an application that was copy and pasted from another. Erin recommends first developing a strong foundational resume and then tweaking it to adhere to the job you're applying for.  It's important to show employers that you put the effort into your application. Hiring managers want to see that you can communicate your specific strengths as a candidate in relation to the role.  Take an Active Interest in Your Profession Don't just join professional associations, but take an active role in them. Go to the meetings and annual conferences, network with members, build relationships, and really market yourself.  By doing this, you are showing others that you are committed to your industry and professional development. You will soon find that by fostering these connections, more opportunities will come your way.  Enjoy this episode with Career Advantage Golf owner Erin Wolfram… Soundbytes 19:21-19:46 “I think, in this industry, in particular, portfolios are important. And I find that a lot of people don't have a portfolio. And again, sometimes they are requested to bring a portfolio to an interview, and then there's this mad dash to get something together that could be much better if they would have started early. So I think portfolios are a great way to market yourself in this industry. ” 20:47-21:14 “In order to really market yourself in an interview, you want to provide specific answers that give quality examples that demonstrate the value that you've brought to your previous organizations that you will then bring to this future organization. So, really thinking about specific examples that demonstrate your greatest skills, strengths, and qualifications.” Quotes  “The folks who I work with who utilize LinkedIn, and utilize it effectively, are marketing themselves better than others.” “Think of examples that you want to share with others. And know that it's not bragging, it's not being conceited. It's what you have to do to demonstrate your value.” “Get with your partner, get with your friends, get with someone like me, and actually practice answering questions, because it's not something that's comfortable, right?” “I do recommend that you get some advice from somebody else in your industry.” Links mentioned in this episode: Tyler Bloom Consulting: https://tylerbloomconsulting.com/ Career Advantage Golf: https://careeradvantagegolf.com/ Connect with Erin Wolfram on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinwolfram/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/careeradvantagegolf/   

Today's guest is the brilliant Zaretta Hammond, author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. We'll talk about the science behind her recommended “six core design principles” that she calls “culturally responsive brain rules”. Later, I'm joined by my colleague Jerry Maraia for a continued conversation about practical takeaways.  ***To learn more about Jennifer Serravallo: www.jenniferserravallo.comTo read a transcript of this episode: www.jenniferserravallo.com/podcastLearn more about Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, Zaretta Hammond's book***Zaretta Hammond is a former classroom English teacher who has been doing instructional design, school coaching, and professional development around the issues of equity, literacy, and culturally responsive teaching for the past 18 years.  She teaches as a lecturer at St. Mary's College's Kalmanovitz School of in Moraga, California.In addition to consulting and professional development, she has been on staff at national education reform organizations, including the National Equity Project and the former Bay Area School Reform Collaborative (BASRC).  She has trained instructional coaches in reading development, especially targeted at students of color and English learners.  She has also designed national seminars such as the three-day Teaching with A Cultural Eye series for teachers and school leaders. She is regularly invited to present at regional and national conferences. She has authored articles that have appeared in publications such as Phi Delta Kappan.Along with a focus on culturally responsive teaching, Ms. Hammond has a strong research agenda around literacy, vocabulary development, and equity. She has designed culturally responsive tutor training programs aimed at volunteer reading tutors for a variety of non-profit organizations. She currently designing a literacy program to accelerate low reading skills among high school students. She holds a Masters in Secondary English Education.She also writes the popular ready4rigor.com blog.  Zaretta is the proud parent of two young adult children, both of whom she taught to read before they went to school. She resides in Berkeley, CA with her husband and family. Support the show

Calvin Pineda makes music, poetry, and theater with an eye towards the whimsical, pedestrian, and spiritual. They are from Boise, Idaho, and have studied at The College Of Western Idaho, The Eugene O'Neill National Theater Institute, and Bard College. They are a theological seminary graduate, and a three-time attendee of the American Numismatic Association's Summer Seminar. Their most recent albums were released on September 8th-- 'And What Shall We Wear,' an undergraduate gender meditation; and 'Zines From The Duplex Nursing Home,' recorded into a discount eBay cassette deck. They perform with their band as Calvin Pineda and The Antacids, and are one-half of the musical-essay-podcast duo Sage Country Fragments. They enjoy cats, roadside attractions and mint ice cream.   Since 2012, Daphne Elizabeth Stanford has hosted “The Poetry Show!” on KRBX/Radio Boise. She holds a BA in English from Reed College, an MAT in Secondary English Education from University of Iowa, and an MFA in Creative Writing from University of Oregon. Her work has been published by Caesura, Lingerpost Press, The Monarch Review, The Cabin: Writers in the Attic, Cliterature: All My Relations, Rabid Oak, Willawaw Journal, and Reservoir. Her chapbook, The Inevitable Surfacing of Bodies, was published in 2019 from Dancing Girl Press.

I always love getting the chance to talk with Dr. Desiree Alexander. She is positive, inspring and real! Kicking off the 2024 year, I wanted to have her share some ideas for self-care, dealing with overwhelm and making yourself a priorty. We had a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it. Learn more about Dr. Desiree and definitely catch her webinars! Connect with her on social and her websites! Dr. Desiree Alexander (or Desiree Alexander, EdD) Founder CEO, Educator Alexander Consulting Dr. Desiree Alexander (or Desiree Alexander, EdD) Deputy Director Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) Biography: Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator, speaker, and author who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder and CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC and the Deputy Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences globally. Dr. Alexander is lifetime certified in Louisiana in Secondary English Education as a Reading Specialist, as a School Librarian, as an Educational Technology Facilitator, as an Educational Technology Leader, and in Educational Leadership 1. She is certified in Texas as a Principal in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 4-8 and grades 8-12, as a Reading Specialist for grades EC-12, and as a School Librarian. She holds multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer, Innovator and Partner, Apple Teacher, and Microsoft Office Specialist. She holds a Bachelor, a Master + 30, and an Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University, a Master of Library Science from Texas Woman's University and a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Technology Leadership from Nicholls State University. She also holds a Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. She is the author of Ready to Be an Educational Leader: Your Guide for Passing the SLLA 6990 , a 2022 & 2021 Texas Computer Education Association Featured Thought Leader, 2020 International Society for Technology in Education Featured Voice, 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference Featured Presenter, 2019 Customer Commitment Award Honoree from Council Mover and Shaker, a 2017 Young Professional Initiative 40 Under 40 Awards Honoree, 2017 Center for Digital Education Top 30 Technologists, Transformers &; Trailblazers, 2017 PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator for Louisiana, 2016 Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana Member of the Year, 2015 Librarian of the Year for Louisiana Librarian Association, 2015 Campus Teacher of the Year in the Zachary Community School District and 2014 Leader of the Year for Region 2 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators. Learn more at www.educatoralexander.com.   Speaker Bio: Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator, speaker, and author who is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC, and the Deputy Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She is an international speaker who consults with conferences, districts, schools, individual educators, and businesses. Educator Alexander Consulting empowers educators to discover and amplify the intrinsic desire to become innovators in education and aims to create a worldwide network of educators focused on the constant and consistent improvement of education for our students. Learn more at www.educatoralexander.com. Website: Social Media Handles Subscribe to All: Newsletter: Twitter:  Facebook:  Instagram:  YouTube:  LinkedIn: Pinterest: TikTok: Pronouns: She/Her Book Available: Ready to Be an Educational Leader: Your Guide for Passing the SLLA 6990 Short Link: https://bit.ly/sllabook

THE ONE AND ONLY MISSY GRAF IS IN THE BUILDING!! This week on Ignyte Your Why Podcast, we sit down with the amazing Missy Graf. Missy was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH - upon graduating from McAuley High School she headed off to Kent State University for her freshman year before transferring and graduating from Miami University (OH) with her Bachelor's Degree in Secondary English Education.  She has over 20 years under her belt in teaching, but the majority of her career was spent teaching at Holmes High School in Covington, Kentucky where she spent 18 impactful years. Mrs. Graf is one of a kind, she is an educator who has a heart of gold. Her care for her students and ability to make them feel loved, valued, seen, and heard is what sets her apart.  Currently, Missy is working at the University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash as both an adjunct instructor and success coach. She continues to make a difference every single day in her work and is paving the way for student success.  In this episode, we take a deep dive into Missy's story, and her educational journey, but most importantly we get to understand her heart and most importantly, what ignytes her why! You all do not want to miss this episode - it is filled with laughter, happiness, and so much positivity. We know you will love it - so check it out now!! How can I support this podcast moving forward? Follow us on Social Media @IgnyteYourWhy  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Missy Graf's Information  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missy.w.graf Email: grafms@ucmail.uc.edu

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Aaron Schmidt shares his perspective and constructive critique related to incorporating the information environment into military exercises. Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #131 Brian Burbank on the Ghost Team, Transparent Battlefield Concepts and Multi-Domain Operations #49 Matt Armstrong on the Smith-Mundt Act #153 Andy Whiskeyman and Mike Berger on the Importance of Dedicated Resources #81 Cassandra Brooker on the Effectiveness of Influence Activities PMESII-PT stands for Political, Military, Economic, Social, Information, Infrastructure, Physical environment, and Time UK Influence Wargaming Handbook How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everything by Rosa Brooks Challenging the Application of PMESII-PT in a Complex Environment (dtic.mil) Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-165 Guest Bio: Aaron Schmidt is a Psychological Operations Specialist in the United States Army Reserve. After studying Secondary English Education at the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, his ten-year career in education brought him from classroom education to public policy to higher education administration. He joined the Reserve in 2016, and has been recognized for excellence in professional military education, joint service initiatives, and impact on exercises, most recently as part of an Army Campaign of Learning with the Theater Information Advantage Detachment. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

On today's episode of The People of Penn State, we're pleased to be joined by Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. For over 25 years, Dr. Mumin has served in various capacities as a teacher, dean of students, principal and central administrator. Most recently, Dr. Mumin served as the Superintendent of Schools at Lower Merion School District. Prior to Lower Merion, he was the Superintendent of Reading School District for seven years. Beginning as a Secondary English teacher in Scotland, Pennsylvania, in 1997, Dr. Mumin rose through the leadership ranks of the education system in Pennsylvania. Dr. Mumin is committed to promoting and sustaining student achievement, equity and access to educational programming for all students, as well as creating plans that are fiscally responsible. Dr. Mumin is also the author of the book "Problem Child: Leading Students Living in Poverty Towards Infinite Possibilities of Success."He earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Education in Teaching & Curriculum from Pennsylvania State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education from Shippensburg University, and an Associate of Arts in English from Northeastern Christian Junior College.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Dr.  Mumin on Twitter. Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 — Intro0:50 — Welcoming Dr. Khalid N. Mumin to the show2:21 — How Dr. Mumin and Paul first got connected3:24 — Dr. Mumin's Penn State story 7:15 — Ad Read - Penn State Alumni Association Travel Program8:05 — Where a passion for education for began for Dr. Mumin13:26 — The importance of educators who care about their students15:23 — Career path in education 21:10 — Dr. Mumin's vision for education in Pennsylvania 24:15 — The commonalities amongst Pennsylvania schools in how they can improve 29:11 — Authoring a book34:33 — Being recognized as the 2021 Superintendent Of The Year 37:06 — Lightning Round Q&A, including a tidbit on Dr. Mumin's friendship with former NBA star Rasheed Wallace 44:25 — Outro  

SHOW TOPICPreparing Students for the Workforce with Dr. Regina HilerSPECIAL GUESTDr. Regina Hiler, Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School Executive Director Dr. Hiler is in her 20th year in public education, proudly working in the career and technical education field for the past seventeen years. This is her third year serving as Executive Director at Butler County AVTS. Dr. Hiler received her Ed.D. in Leadership and Administration from Point Park University, Master of Education from Gannon University, and Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education from Geneva College. IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEWSV's partnership and overview of Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School Hands-on learning and training opportunities at Butler County Vo-Tech Cooperative Education Certifications and Accreditations through Butler County Vo-Tech 

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Tonya Perry who is the Professor of Secondary English Education and serves as the Executive Director for GEAR UP Alabama and the Red Mountain Writing Project at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Perry discusses the relationship building as foundational for tough conversations. She shares poignant stories from co-writing Teaching for Racial Equity, facilitating professional development, and being Teacher of the Year. Dr. Perry offers strategies for having meaningful conversations. Referenced in this podcastPerry, Tonya; Zemelman, Steve; Smith, Katy (2022). Teaching for Racial EquityBecoming Interrupters.

Parents, educators, and bloviators of every stripe have been given platforms to express their opinions on testing, admissions, and standards, but how often do we hear from those whose futures are directly impacted by this ongoing debate? Amy and Mike invited students from Eufaula HS and educator Olivia Jones to share student perspectives on why tests matter. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What do some school-based test prep programs look like? How do prep classes differ from other academic classes? What opportunities do high test scores create in 2023? How else does test prep help, apart from the opportunities unlocked by higher scores? What else should people know about testing and prep? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Olivia Jones, a native of Huntsville, AL who has lived in Eufaula, AL for the last ten years. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 2011 with a degree in Secondary English Education. After teaching at Eufaula High School for five years, Olivia decided to further her education and, in 2019, graduated from Faulkner Law School. While awaiting her results from the Alabama State Bar Exam, Oliva was drawn back to teaching at Eufaula High School where the skills she learned applying for law school found a new application: test prep. She currently teaches ACT prep full-time at Eufaula High School and tutors other students privately through her company, Impact Tutoring Services. Olivia appeared in episode 323 as the subject of a TEST PREP PROFILE. Find Olivia at Olivia@impacttutoringservices.com. LINKS Tests As Equalizers And Predictors Of Success What Does an SAT Score Mean in a Test-Optional World? RELATED EPISODES INCORPORATING TEST PREP INTO THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM WHY THE SAT AND ACT ARE AWESOME TEST SCORES: TO SUBMIT OR NOT ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

The end of the calendar year marks the middle of a school year and for many this is a time to explore school options. Many parents are making decisions for after the holiday break or even for the next academic year. Today, we are exploring the homeschooling option and you may be surprised to find that it might be the right fit for you and your family. Today's guest is Mel Nichols, an educator who is passionate about one-on-one instruction and has chosen the homeschool option for her own child. In the conversation today, Mel breaks down what homeschooling actually is and why there are so many misconceptions about it. She also lists some of the many advantages it has to offer with the main ones being flexibility and time.  Don't let the word homeschool scare you. Mel shares the resources available that support families and how this non-traditional option might be exactly what your child needs.   Show Notes: [2:20] - The end of December means that some parents are taking a look at their child's progress and making decisions for the rest of the year or for next school year. [3:57] - Homeschooling can take many different forms and works differently for every family. [5:35] - There are many advantages to homeschooling, but it isn't the right fit for everyone. [7:08] - Mel says that the main advantage is time. [8:42] - Homeschooled students do not have to adhere to a school calendar. [10:37] - Social emotional skill development is a concern some families have when making the decision to homeschool. [12:01] - Every state has a homeschool association and some cities have homeschool groups. If there isn't one, you can create one. [13:37] - When a child is at home, parents can build a sense of what they need. [15:09] - Some families also choose to travel as part of their curriculum, but you can also explore the community around you. [16:26] - There are many opportunities that you can choose for your child to do. [17:56] - We need to rethink and redefine what homeschooling actually is. [19:37] - As you homeschool, you can adapt and make changes to each day. [20:54] - Homeschooling also allows students to make their own choices and learn what works for themselves. [22:17] - Mel describes the things that Pacific Preparatory offers to homeschool families. [24:28] - Homeschool could be the answer to a child's struggle in school. Mel has some tips on taking a moment before structuring your homeschool routine. [25:53] - Talk to other homeschool families and find people for support. [27:01] - You can reach out to Pacific Preparatory and Tutor Corps to ask questions and gain some guidance on making the decision to homeschool.   About Our Guest: Mel Nichols has worked in the 1:1 education space through Pacific Preparatory and Tutor Corps since 2015, overseeing the work of the leadership team and managing the organization as Chief Operating Officer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education from Western Michigan University, a Single Subject Teaching Credential in English Language Arts, and a minor in political science. Prior to joining the Tutor Corps & Pacific Prep team, Mel taught middle school in Sacramento through the Teach For America program and with the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) in San Francisco. She has also served as an Instructional Coach through Breakthrough Collaborative's summer programming at San Francisco University High School where she supported aspiring teachers. As an absolute 1:1 education enthusiast, Mel is currently beginning a journey into home education with her oldest daughter, who is five-years-old. Outside of her professional work, Mel enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, and dabbling in real estate investing.   Connect with Mel: Pacific Preparatory Website Tutor Corps Website Email Mel   Links and Related Resources: Episode 85: How a Personalized, Differentiated Curriculum Helps Students with Erika Sneath Episode 17: How Micro Schools Use an Innovative and Personalized Approach to Help Students Thrive with Dr. Maureen O'Shaughnessy   Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Tonya Perry who is the Professor of Secondary English Education and serves as the Executive Director for GEAR UP Alabama and the Red Mountain Writing Project at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Perry discusses the relationship building as foundational for tough conversations. She shares poignant stories from co-writing Teaching for Racial Equity, facilitating professional development, and being Teacher of the Year.  Dr. Perry offers strategies for having meaningful conversations.  Referenced in this podcast https://www.stenhouse.com/content/teaching-racial-equity (Perry, Tonya; Zemelman, Steve; Smith, Katy (2022). Teaching for Racial Equity) https://www.stenhouse.com/content/teaching-racial-equity (Becoming Interrupters.)

In this episode, Emily Anderson speaks with Emmanuel Moses, Associate Director of College Guidance & Transition at The Opportunity Network. Together, they talk about the many different career paths in education, how to get creative with your networking, and what it takes to be an effective manager. As Associate Director of College Guidance and Transition, Emmanuel leads the College Guidance & Transition (CGT) Team in its individualized counseling of Fellows through the college application and matriculation processes, from their 12th grade year through the course of their first year in college. Before joining The Opportunity Network, Emmanuel served as a College Advising Corps (CAC) Adviser as a part of the inaugural cohort at NYU, and in New York City. In this capacity, he established a college-going culture at a "failing" high school in the South Bronxl, supporting nearly 140 students per year. Emmanuel received his B.S. in Secondary English Education and his M.A. in Sociology of Education, both from the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu.

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Olivia Jones, a native of Huntsville, AL who has lived in Eufaula, AL for the last ten years. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 2011 with a degree in Secondary English Education. After teaching at Eufaula High School for five years, Olivia decided to further her education and, in 2019, graduated from Faulkner Law School. While awaiting her results from the Alabama State Bar Exam, Oliva was drawn back to teaching at Eufaula High School where the skills she learned applying for law school found a new application: test prep. She currently teaches ACT prep full-time at Eufaula High School and tutors other students privately through her company, Impact Tutoring Services. Find Olivia at Olivia@impacttutoringservices.com. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

Zaretta Hammond is a former classroom English teacher who has been doing instructional design, school coaching, and professional development around the issues of equity, literacy, and culturally responsive teaching for the past 18 years. She teaches as a lecturer at St. Mary's College's Kalmanovitz School of in Moraga, California. In addition to consulting and professional development, she has been on staff at national education reform organizations, including the National Equity Project and the former Bay Area School Reform Collaborative (BASRC). She has trained instructional coaches in reading development, especially targeted at students of color and English learners. She has also designed national seminars such as the three-day Teaching with A Cultural Eye series for teachers and school leaders. She is regularly invited to present at regional and national conferences. She has authored articles that have appeared in publications such as Phi Delta Kappan. Along with a focus on culturally responsive teaching, Ms. Hammond has a strong research agenda around literacy, vocabulary development, and equity. She has designed culturally responsive tutor training programs aimed at volunteer reading tutors for a variety of non-profit organizations. She currently designing a literacy program to accelerate low reading skills among high school students. She holds a Masters in Secondary English Education. She also writes the popular ready4rigor.com blog. Zaretta is the proud parent of two young adult children, both of whom she taught to read before they went to school. She resides in Berkeley, CA with her husband and family.

Sarah J. Donovan, PhD, is a former junior English language arts teacher of fifteen years and an Assistant Professor of Secondary English Education at Oklahoma State University. She wrote Genocide Literature in Middle and Secondary Classrooms (2016) and the young adult novel, Alone Together (2018). Dr. Donovan was the Books in Review columnist for The ALAN Review (2019) and served as a state representative and board member for The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE (ALAN). She hosts a weekly blog, Ethical ELA, and has contributed chapters to The Best Lesson Series (Talks with Teachers, 2018), Queer Adolescent Literature as a Complement to the English Language Arts Curriculum (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018), Moving Beyond Personal Loss to Societal Grieving (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018), and Contending with Gun Violence in the English Language Classroom (Routledge, 2019).Kristin Bartley Lenz is a writer and social worker who has lived in Michigan, Georgia, and California. Her debut young adult novel, The Art of Holding On and Letting Go, was a Helen Sheehan YA Book Prize winner, a Junior Library Guild Selection, and an honor book for the Great Lakes Great Books Award statewide literature program. Her writing has been published in a YA poetry anthology (Rhyme & Rhythm: Poems for Student Athletes), The New York Times, Writer's Digest, Hunger Mountain, Literary Mama, Women On Writing, and more. She also writes freelance for Detroit area nonprofits and teaches creative writing for teens and adults.Stacey Lorinn Joy, born and raised in Los Angeles, is a National Board Certified Teacher, Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year, and self-published poet. She has been teaching in elementary education for 37 years. In addition to her self-published book, Naked Reflections: Shamelessly Sensual Poetry, she has poems published in Savant Poetry Anthologies, Teacher Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance, and Rhythm and Rhyme: Poems for Student Athletes.Jayné Penn is an English teacher and cross country coach at Fairfield College Preparatory School in Fairfield, Connecticut. As a Division I Track athlete at Georgetown University, she grew interested in sports stories and community activism. She was also a recipient of the 2018 Dean's Award for Student Excellence at Fairfield University, with a thesis focus on sports literature in the classroom. Currently, Penn has looked to the potential of Young Adult Literature, with a focus on sports in many texts, as a vehicle to explore empathy with her students.

Sarah J. Donovan, PhD, is a former junior English language arts teacher of fifteen years and an Assistant Professor of Secondary English Education at Oklahoma State University. She wrote Genocide Literature in Middle and Secondary Classrooms (2016) and the young adult novel, Alone Together (2018). Dr. Donovan was the Books in Review columnist for The ALAN Review (2019) and served as a state representative and board member for The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE (ALAN). She hosts a weekly blog, Ethical ELA, and has contributed chapters to The Best Lesson Series (Talks with Teachers, 2018), Queer Adolescent Literature as a Complement to the English Language Arts Curriculum (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018), Moving Beyond Personal Loss to Societal Grieving (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018), and Contending with Gun Violence in the English Language Classroom (Routledge, 2019). Kristin Bartley Lenz is a writer and social worker who has lived in Michigan, Georgia, and California. Her debut young adult novel, The Art of Holding On and Letting Go, was a Helen Sheehan YA Book Prize winner, a Junior Library Guild Selection, and an honor book for the Great Lakes Great Books Award statewide literature program. Her writing has been published in a YA poetry anthology (Rhyme & Rhythm: Poems for Student Athletes), The New York Times, Writer's Digest, Hunger Mountain, Literary Mama, Women On Writing, and more. She also writes freelance for Detroit area nonprofits and teaches creative writing for teens and adults. Stacey Lorinn Joy, born and raised in Los Angeles, is a National Board Certified Teacher, Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year, and self-published poet. She has been teaching in elementary education for 37 years. In addition to her self-published book, Naked Reflections: Shamelessly Sensual Poetry, she has poems published in Savant Poetry Anthologies, Teacher Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance, and Rhythm and Rhyme: Poems for Student Athletes. Jayné Penn is an English teacher and cross country coach at Fairfield College Preparatory School in Fairfield, Connecticut. As a Division I Track athlete at Georgetown University, she grew interested in sports stories and community activism. She was also a recipient of the 2018 Dean's Award for Student Excellence at Fairfield University, with a thesis focus on sports literature in the classroom. Currently, Penn has looked to the potential of Young Adult Literature, with a focus on sports in many texts, as a vehicle to explore empathy with her students.

Teachers are stressing over so many things. Today, Dr. Desiree Alexander tackles three of those issues: distance learning, hybrid learning, and digital equity. She shares the WHO system for evaluating technology, tips for hybrid learning, and timeless principles for considering digital equity and relating to your students and colleagues in professional and respectful ways. Check out the show notes and links at www.coolcatteacher.com/e726 Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Never stop learning! Dr. Desiree Alexander - Bio as Submitted Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is currently the Regional Director of North Louisiana for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC. She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences nationwide. Dr. Alexander is lifetime certified in Louisiana in Secondary English Education, as a Reading Specialist, as a School Librarian, as an Educational Technology Facilitator, as an Educational Technology Leader and in Educational Leadership 1. She is certified in Texas as a Principal, in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 4-8 and grades 8-12, as a Reading Specialist for grades EC-12, and as a School Librarian. She holds multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Apple Teacher 2016, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer and Expert. She holds a Bachelor, a Master + 30, and an Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University, a Master of Library Science from Texas Woman’s University and a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Technology Leadership from Nicholls State University. She also holds a Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. She is a 2020 International Society for Technology in Education Featured Voice, 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference Featured Presenter, 2019 Customer Commitment Award Honoree from Better Business Bureau's Torch Awards for Ethics, a 2019 Shreveport National Pan-Hellenic Council Mover and Shaker, a 2017 Young Professional Initiative 40 Under 40 Awards Honoree, 2017 Center for Digital Education Top 30 Technologists, Transformers & Trailblazers, 2017 PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator for Louisiana, 2016 Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana Member of the Year, 2015 Librarian of the Year for Louisiana Librarian Association, 2014 Leader of the Year for Region 2 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, and her recent campus's 2015 Teacher of the Year in the Zachary Community School District. Learn more at www.educatoralexander.com. Dr. Alexander's Twitter: @educatoralex Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."   

On this week's episode of Out d'Coup LIVE I am joined by student organizers Paul Berlet, Mattieu Maier, and Samantha Marencik from Kutztown University Activists.  Paul Berlet is a junior Secondary English Education major. He gained grassroots organizing experience working with Kutztown Students for Sanders and most recently with Healthy Campus Bill of Rights, a group of concerned professors, community members, parents, and students that aimed to put pressure on Ku's administration regarding the fall 2020 reopening plan. Paul believes in the power of direct action to be able to empower students and employees to demand dignity from the decision-makers and bosses that continue to put profits over people. Sam Marncik is a Sophomore Music Education major. She was excited to expand and solidify her political ideology on her arrival at Kutztown. Prior to attending Kutztown, Sam was the president of her high school's gay/straight alliance. At KU, she joined the Bernie Sanders campaign where she began to learn the importance of grassroots organizing. She had always seen herself as a humanitarian but her experience and ability to lead helped propel KUA to the successful organization it is today. Matthieu Maier is a Sophomore Music Education major at KU. Upon his arrival at KU in 2019, he didn’t have any strong political affiliations. However, events over the past year opened his eyes to the truth of progressive and leftist policy. He believes in the power of the collective and uplifting the working class from the oppression of the ruling class. These beliefs serve as driving forces behind Matthieu’s participation in KUA and desire to ensure safety to all students and employees of KU.  The Kutztown University Activists are a non-hierarchical group of students who formed in response to Kutztown University's negligent reopening this fall. They are fighting to end worker abuse, a safe COVID-19 plan, better student health services, and true student empowerment. KU Activists seek to create a new culture at Kutztown that empowers the students to be able to make changes regarding their own educational experience and the society more broadly.

In this episode I chat with Darcy Baakegard, an innovative professional development & tech integration coach with a fascinating background teaching theater, dance, and English internationally. She is also a soon to be published co-author of, The Startup Teacher Playbook. I loved our conversation about interactive teaching strategies, this time of rapid change, and professional development strategies and tools that educators can use to think like start-up entrepreneurs and make innovation a reality. She is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration and you will love hearing what she has to say! Bio: Darcy is the Teacher Ambassador for Prairie Public Broadcasting in Fargo, ND where she leads professional development workshops, webinars, and 1:1 training for teachers across the state. With 10 years of experience teaching English and Theatre in public and private, rural and suburban, and international schools, she has taught every type of learner. Building from a BA in Theatre and years in educational theatre, Darcy specializes in interactive strategies for the classroom, meaningful technology integration, and how to build meaningful relationships with students. Along with a Master’s Degree in Secondary English Education, Darcy is a Level 1 Certified Google Educator and EdPuzzle Certified Teacher. She has presented workshops at the National Council of Teacher of English National Convention, the International School Conference of Turkey, and the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Area Tech Camp. Connect with Darcy: Website: Educatorslab.io Twitter: @dbakkegard The Startup Teacher Playbook

Episode 012, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjuOLyY7a0kDr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning educator who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC, and the Regional Director of North Louisiana for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. Dr. Alexander is lifetime certified in Louisiana in Secondary English Education, and holds a Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. You can connect with her at educatoralexander.com, on Twitter at educatoralex, or on other social media platforms (including youtube) at EducatorAlexander. In this episode we discuss:-Hurricanes and Fires in 2020-The variety of definitions of hybrid education-The push for in-person instruction-Reopening the economy vs. COVID-The stagnant state of Education-How Virtual School helps learners-How the Virtual Option is here to stay-The problem with school as a safe haven for students-Picking the issue of the day-Politics in everything-Introversion vs. extroversion-Hood’s online class format-Social interaction in 40-minute classes-Having a purpose for technology-One-on-one meetings with students-Desiree’s sticker story-Dave Stuart Jr.’s record-keeping-No faking it in teaching-Whether Desiree is in the Middle School or High School camp-Difference between 8th and 9th graders-Desiree as a Librarian/Auntie-Graphic Novels as “Real” reading-The tech requirements of being a librarian-The Myth of the Superhero teacher-The culture of overworking-Type A personalities-Tech boundaries-What Desiree’s watching now on Netflix

Glenn Rhoades is an ELA Teacher at Central Gwinnett High School. He teaches 10th Grade and dramatic writing. Glenn has been a teacher for 6 years teaching 10th Grade the whole time. Interestingly, Glenn dropped out of high school and went back as an adult learner at age 25. He then worked his way through college, paying for his education out of his own pocket. He spent his 20's fuming at society and he needed to do something that would actually make a difference, So he got a degree in Secondary English Education and is now working on his Master's from Kennesaw State University. Currently, Glenn is growing his beard and refuses to shave until he can have all his kids back in one classroom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Independent educational consultants and test prep professionals are natural partners, at least in theory. What are the keys to uncovering the kinds of productive synergies that benefit students, families, and everyone else involved? Amy and Mike invited three nationally recognized educational consultants--Judi Robinovitz, Lt. Col. Lisa Hillhouse, and Stacey Cunitz--to sit on our Summer 2020 Summit panel on how IECs and test prep professionals can work together.  What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why do IECs so often work in conjunction with test prep professionals? How large do these collaborative networks tend to be? What makes a test prep partner effective? Are referral bonuses ethical? What are the best ways to find a great IEC? MEET OUR GUESTS Judi Robinovitz, founder and co-owner of Score At The Top, which comprises several family-owned, full-service Learning Centers and schools throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Judi is a Certified Educational Planner with more than 30 years of experience in education. Specializing in educational counseling, she is the author of numerous books, articles, and software on test preparation and college planning. She has been a featured speaker at national educational conferences and schools.  Lt. Col. Lisa Hillhouse is an independent educational consultant and the founder of Hillhouse College and Career Advising, based in Atlanta. Prior to launching her practice, Lisa retired from the Air Force after 26 years of active duty and reserve service. Much of that time focused on officer recruitment and leadership development. Lisa is nationally recognized for her expertise and specialty of guiding and supporting students through the complex process of becoming commissioned officers.  Stacey Cunitz, founder and director of Blue Moon Educational Consulting, earned her BA in Literature and Creative Writing from Barnard College, Columbia University. She went on to earn an MA in Secondary English Education at New York University and a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA. In 2018, she became a Certified Educational Planner. She is an active member of Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC), and the Pennsylvania Association of College Admissions Counselors (PACAC), where she has served on various committees over the last ten years. LINKS Tests and the Rest Summer Summit 2020 RELATED EPISODES HOW SCHOOL AND PRIVATE COLLEGE COUNSELORS CAN WORK TOGETHER WHO BENEFITS MOST FROM TEST OPTIONAL POLICIES? APPLYING TO A MILITARY ACADEMY ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.

Media reports would have us believe that all colleges and universities will eventually eliminate all testing requirements from admissions decisions for the betterment of humanity. The test optional reality, however, only advantages certain schools and applicants. Amy and Mike invited college counselor Stacey Cunitz to clarify who benefits most from test optional policies  What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does test optional really mean? How do colleges benefit from announcing test optional admissions? In what ways do test optional policies impact equity and access What development goals tie into test optional admissions? How are many of these policy changes tied to changes in the NACAC Code of Ethics? MEET OUR GUEST Stacey Cunitz, founder and director of Blue Moon Educational Consulting, earned her BA in Literature and Creative Writing from Barnard College, Columbia University. She went on to earn an MA in Secondary English Education at New York University and a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA. In 2018, she became a Certified Educational Planner. After earning her degrees, Stacey taught English at Croton-Harmon High School in NY and at The Crefeld School where she taught MK Asante, author of Buck. Stacey has been the Director of College Counseling at The Crefeld School since 2005. She is an active member of Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC), and the Pennsylvania Association of College Admissions Counselors (PACAC), where she has served on various committees over the last ten years. Stacey serves as PACAC’s Chair of the Admissions Practices Committee (2017-2020) which is charged with educating colleges, counselors, and students regarding the nature of ethical standards embraced by NACAC and PACAC. In September 2019, she joined NACAC’s Admissions Practices Committee, as well. Stacey has also volunteered as an application reader for Point Foundation’s scholarships which empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. Stacey is happily married to Dan, a middle school science teacher, and they are the parents of two teenage daughters. Stacey enjoys knitting, reading, their black standard poodle, and their backyard chickens. She also enjoys visiting colleges and getting to know the unique offerings at each. To date she has visited over 200 colleges and universities, and is always adding more to the list. Find Stacey at https://bluemooned.com/. LINKS Who Benefits from Test Optional Policies? SCOIR (includes a filter to search for TO colleges) RELATED EPISODES 2020 CHANGES IN ADMISSIONS RULES THE REALITY OF GRADE INFLATION YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH: SECRETS OF COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.

In this episode we chat with Zaretta Hammond, the best-selling author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain. Zaretta Hammond is a former classroom English teacher who has been doing instructional design, school coaching, and professional development around the issues of equity, literacy, and culturally responsive teaching for the past 18 years.  She teaches as a lecturer at St. Mary’s College’s Kalmanovitz School of in Moraga, California. In addition to consulting and professional development, she has been on staff at national education reform organizations, including the National Equity Project and the former Bay Area School Reform Collaborative (BASRC).  She has trained instructional coaches in reading development, especially targeted at students of color and English learners.  She has also designed national seminars such as the three-day Teaching with A Cultural Eye series for teachers and school leaders. She is regularly invited to present at regional and national conferences. She has authored articles that have appeared in publications such as Phi Delta Kappan. Along with a focus on culturally responsive teaching, Ms. Hammond has a strong research agenda around literacy, vocabulary development, and equity. She has designed culturally responsive tutor training programs aimed at volunteer reading tutors for a variety of non-profit organizations. She currently designing a literacy program to accelerate low reading skills among high school students. She holds a Masters in Secondary English Education. She also writes the popular ready4rigor.com blog.  Zaretta is the proud parent of two young adult children, both of whom she taught to read before they went to school. She resides in Berkeley, CA with her husband and family. 

Erin Fox is originally from Murphy, North Carolina, and she received her BSED in Secondary English Education from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She earned her master’s degree in Gifted and Talented Education several years later from Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Fox was initially hired at Gaffney High School to be an English II teacher. During her seventeen years at Gaffney High she has taught Advanced Drama, Drama I, Introduction to Drama, Theatrical Movement, Academic Assistance, English I, English II, and English III. She loves the teaching opportunities that exploring literature and English Language Arts provides for her students and herself. As she works to challenge them, they challenge her as well, and she loves to infuse their work with kinesthetic/tactile lessons and artistic endeavors. Fox wants to provide students with personal ways to interact with the literature so that it speaks to their individual hearts in very real ways. She loves working with students in a variety of ways but most especially through the Fit2gether committee, the Miss Cherokeean Pageant, and the Homecoming Committee. Fox serves as the CCSD Employee Wellness Coordinator and creates and leads twice weekly workouts with faculty and staff members and their families across the district. She is married to her best friend, Danny Fox, and they have two children: a twelve-year old son, Jack, and an eight-year old daughter, Scout. Erin's Book Recommendations Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies about Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be The Badass Life: 30 Amazing Days to a Lifetime of Great Habits - Body, Mind, and Spirit If you are interested in connecting and collaborating with Erin, you can e-mail her at erin.fox@cherokee1.org --- 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/todd-scholl0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/todd-scholl0/support

Join us in the interview as we talk with two very dynamic college students, Jessica Aldrich and Christian Ammerman, co founders of a chapter of Startup Grind U at Wichita State University. Start UP Grind is a global organization promoting entrepreneurism and now has university chapters, among the first to be started was the chapter at Wichita State University.   Jake Wayman, the chapter director of the local Start-up Grind Wichita got together with Biomedical engineering graduate student Jessica Aldrich and Christian Ammerman, an undergrad student, to lead the way in bringing StartUp Grind U to Wichita State.  StartUp Grind was started by Google for Entrepreneurs and is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship and innovation are near and dear to Jessica, one of a handful of WSU students chosen as a University Innovation Fellow, a global community of students leading a movement to ensure that all students gain the necessary attitudes, skills and knowledge required to compete in the economy of the future.  Jessica recently completed her Masters degree at WSU and is now starting a PhD program at Florida State University. Christian Ammerman, is student at Wichita State University studying Secondary English Education and English Literature with a minor in Graphic Design and is al a University Innovation Fellow. Christian is now a co-director with Maggie Brown, and will be running the program at WSU this fall. Join Startup Grind Wichita for it’s next event, Aug. 29th to hear Dr. Gene Zaid, founder of Genzada Pharmaceuticals. The event starts at 5:30 and will be held at the Wichita State Experiential Engineering building.

Our friends Dr. Mike T Nelson and Jodie Fabulous Nelson are a perfect example of 'opposites attract.' And their own Mr. Mole is an example of a perfect way to teach your kids about that thing that they never want to do... SLEEP! “Mr. Mole is a scientist who reads research for fun . . .” This is a line from the original children’s book authored by Dr. Mike Nelson, Jodie Nelson, and illustrated by the children and child-like people in their family.   “CUZ I DUG UP THE RESEARCH ALREADY.” - Mr. Mole Let's get started... About Dr. Mike T. Nelson and Jodie Fabulous Nelson Dr. Mike T Nelson and Jodie Fabulous Nelson are a perfect example of opposites attract. Dr. Mike T. Nelson, PhD, MSME, CSCS, CISSN, is a research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility and heart rate variability, as well as an online trainer, adjunct professor, faculty member at the Carrick Institute, presenter, creator of the Flex Diet Cert, kiteboarder, and (somewhat incongruously) heavy-metal enthusiast. The techniques he's developed, and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, lifting odd objects, reading research, and kiteboarding as much as possible. Jodie Nelson has a bachelors degree in both Secondary English Education and Communication. And since she loves words so much, she went back to school to get a masters in communication. A published author, lover of dance and theater, Jodie experiences everything as a Broadway musical. The Mr. Mole Book project was a culmination of combined Mike and Jodie superpowers --- brash unfiltered creativity marries sciencey research.   Mr. Mole Goes to Sleep Who is Mr. Mole? Mr. Mole is a character is based on Dr. Mike’s love for the acquisition and practical application of science to fitness and life. The Mr. Mole character actually is Dr. Mike because he also reads medical research for fun! Each article Mr. Mole reads leads him into a research rabbit hole. He happily shares his geeky findings with friends like you, which is why you'll see Mr. Mole sprinkled throughout Dr. Mike's website. Seeing Mr. Mole means there’s more in-depth discussion to be had about that particular topic or that there are more sciencey references attached. From co-author Jodie Fabulous Nelson Mr. Mole started as a funny saying between Mike and me. He liked to turn off all the lights as it got closer to bedtime. Me? I can’t see very well in the dark. So, I always turn lights on in each room as the sun starts to go down. I one night, as Mike left his desk from a long session of research rabbit-holing, he came around the corner squinting into my brightly lit room. I said, “Hey there, Mr. Mole. How’s it going?” That little exchange started a funny conversation every time I would find him huddled in the dark researching at his desk as I came in to switch the lights on. After one of these nights, one of us brought up the idea to write a children’s’ book about Mr. Mole going to bed. And then the idea got bigger. “What if we write a children’s’ book about healthy sleep habits that adults will read to their children?” The action steps would be simple enough for a child, yet probably things that many adults haven’t incorporated into their sleep and bedtime ritual. This is how Mr. Mole was born and he’s evolved so much since then. It’s going to be a wonderful book for everyone. We can’t wait to share it with you! Want Mr. Mole in YOUR Home? Mr. Mole Goes to Sleep is currently available in paperback at MrMoleBook.com Your kids will love it, but be careful, you might learn something, too!     Mr. Mole Book and all the Nelson Links! Direct Link to Mr. Mole Book Goes to Sleep book MrMoleBook.com Dr. Mike T Nelson Additional Sleep Resources Our Sleep Hygiene Checklist Sleep Smarter with Shawn Stevenson Love the show? Subscribe and Review the EatMoveLive52 Podcast Reviews help spread the word, big time! It only takes a minute to leave a quick review. Just try ten words and see how fast it goes! Oh, and subscribing to the show brings each episode to you and your phone automatically! Subscribe or review on Apple/iTunes Subscribe or review on Podbean Subscribe or review on Stitcher Subscribe or review on Google Play Use the RSS feed in your favorite podcast app Our podcast theme music is "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. Talk soon, Roland & Galina  

Roger Katz; Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education.   Roger has worked as a high school English teacher and as a university administrative assistant. On earning a law degree Roger worked for several years as a Trademarks Examining Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Washington D.C. Roger later worked as an attorney for a boutique intellectual property law firm in New York City and was legal counsel to Stephen L. D'Andrilli. As legal counsel to Stephen Roger helped Stephen in various legal and administrative matters effecting Stephen's security consulting and criminological research companies. Moving to Phoenix, Arizona in 1991, Roger worked in the Insurance Defense Section of the Arizona Attorney General's Office. Later, Roger worked in the Legal Services Division of the Arizona Department of Corrections and was, for a time, in private practice. On returning to Cleveland, Ohio in 2000, Roger worked as a freelance attorney aiding two Federal Court Appointed Receivers in prosecuting a major federal securities fraud case. After that, Roger practiced general law before focusing on federal and State firearms issues. Roger's goal is to help the public understand recently passed Federal and State firearms legislation. Roger believes in the sanctity of the “Bill of Rights”. Roger Katz will be using the pen name “Towne Criour.”     Lock N Load is Presented by;   AR500 Armor   www.ar500armor.com     Hour 2;   Boyds Gunstocks   www.boydsgunstocks.com     And by;   GunWinner https://www.gunwinner.com   NightHawk Custom https://www.nighthawkcustom.com   Operation Parts http://www.operationparts.com   Pipe Hitters Union https://www.pipehittersunion.com   Spikes Tactical https://www.spikestactical.com/   Ace Firearms http://www.acefirearms.com   Sheath Underwear https://www.sheathunderwear.com   Air Armor Tech www.airarmortech.com

In this episode of Tent Talks, I speak with my friend Sarah Collier about poetry.  Sarah holds a B.A. in English and an M.A.Ed in Secondary English Education from the College of William & Mary.  We discuss why we love poetry, talk about how we view it as an art form, and then have aContinue reading "8. Poetry Time (with Sarah Collier)"

      About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady. Lock N Load is Presented by;   AR500 Armor   www.ar500armor.com     Hour 2;   Boyds Gunstocks   www.boydsgunstocks.com     And by;   GunWinner   https://www.gunwinner.com   NightHawk Custom   https://www.nighthawkcustom.com   Operation Parts   http://www.operationparts.com   DTWS Arms   https://dtwsarms.com   Pipe Hitters Union   https://www.pipehittersunion.com   Spikes Tactical   https://www.spikestactical.com/   Ace Firearms   http://www.acefirearms.com   Sheath Underwear   https://www.sheathunderwear.com   Air Armor Tech   www.airarmortech.com        

Roger Katz from Arbalest Quarrel is back.   About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

  About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

  About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

On this episode, I Zoom in Desiree Alexander and we chat about her work as an edtech edupreneur delivering training and courses. Ms. Desiree Alexander, Ed.S. is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is currently the Regional Director of North Louisiana for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC. She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences nationwide. Ms. Alexander is lifetime certified in Louisiana in Secondary English Education, as a Reading Specialist, as a School Librarian, as an Educational Technology Facilitator, as an Educational Technology Leader and in Educational Leadership 1. She is certified in Texas as a Principal, in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 4-8 and grades 8-12, as a Reading Specialist for grades EC-12, and as a School Librarian. She holds multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, Apple Teacher 2016, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer. She holds a Bachelor, a Master + 30, and an Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University. She holds a Master of Library Science from Texas Woman's University. She holds a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Technology Leadership from Nicholls State University. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. She is one of the 2017 Young Professional Initiative 40 Under 40 Awards Honoree, 2017 Center for Digital Education Top 30 Technologists, Transformers & Trailblazers, 2017 PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator for Louisiana, 2016 A+PEL Member of the Year, 2015 Librarian of the Year for Louisiana Librarian Association, 2014 Leader of the Year for Region 2 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, and her recent campus's 2015 Teacher of the Year in the Zachary Community School District. Learn more at http://www.educatoralexander.com Connect with Desiree on Twitter: https://twitter.com/educatoralex

  About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

  About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

  About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

  About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

  About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

  About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

  About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

The power of being in the now is real but goals require future thinking too. How do you bridge the two? How do you plan and be in the moment? How do you set a big goal and then step back AND keep the big picture in mind? My guests today are two of my most popular guests so I brought them back on the show, together for the first time, to discuss focus, being present, setting goals and preparing for the new year. Swami Durga Das and Swami Anjani ask us to ask ourselves one really big question as we end the year and begin the new one. If you want to know what that question is that will change the way you think of, well, everything, you will have to listen in. It is an age old question that I am still working through. I think I know the answer yet I am uncertain. It has taken on new meaning since my mom passed away. When you find the answer to the question for yourself, let me know so I can hold that space for you! Swami Durga Das Hutner is the CEO of Kashi Ashram, an interfaith intentional community founded in 1976, more than 40 years ago. Durga Das had begun studying Martial Arts in1980; after many years of practice, he earned a 5th Dan Master’s degree in Tae Kwon Do and trained for the 1988 Olympic Games. He was the Florida State Champion in fighting from 1986 through 1988. Throughout this time Durga Das continued to be an integral part of the Kashi community. In 1996, he was ordained by Ma Jaya as a Swami (selfless servant to humanity).  In that capacity, he began formally teaching and mentoring younger generations about mindful meditation and service to others. He later was bestowed the title Acharya, which means one who shares spiritual teachings. From 1998 through 2010 he helped to develop Kashi’s real estate in a healthy eco-friendly method. He continues to work to foster healthy, sustainable living. He currently serves as the CEO of Kashi Foundation and works locally with agencies to serve those in need. He is also a member of the steering committee of Indian River County Needs Assessment in conjunction with the Senior Resource Association. Swami Durga Das believes in nurturing a healthy mind and body, and as a trained Kali Natha Yogi, he continues to do yoga regularly. As a holdover from his youthful days in Philadelphia, Durga Das is a devoted Flyers fan and is himself an avid ice hockey player. He and his wife, Saraswati Rose, are raising their daughters, Mira Jaya and Kali Devi, on the sacred grounds of Kashi.      Swami Anjani graduated from Brockport State University (New York) in 1967 with a degree in Secondary English Education.  She joined the Peace Corps and served in the Philippines until 1969, training teachers and directing a program for kids suffering from leprosy.     Swami Anjani met Ma Jaya in New York in 1975; she moved to Kashi in 1979, serving as the River School’s Principal for 24 years. Swami attended the Harvard Graduate School’s Principal’s Center in 1995. She helped organize the Treasure Coast Teen Institute, a youth leadership camp. In ’02, the Congressional Youth Leadership Council in Washington recognized her for her contributions as an advisor. She currently serves as Kashi’s Director of Community Relations and is Kashi’s representative to the United Religions Initiative. From 2003  - 2012, Swami Anjani served on the Board of Directors of the Economic Opportunities Council and as a member of the Sebastian Advisory Council of the Boys & Girls Club. She has served as  the President of the Sebastian Clambake Foundation since 2006, was elected Sebastian’s Woman of the Year in 2009, and was chosen by the Lion’s Club as the Grand Marshal of the 2014 July 4th Parade. Since 2010 she has spoken several times at Unity/Ft. Lauderdale during their September Interfaith Month services. In October, 2015, she represented Kashi at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Salt Lake City. Swami Anjani has spoken at Interfaith services in Vero and Sebastian, and she serves as a volunteer Interfaith Chaplain at Indian River Medical Center.  

  About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

About Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

  Tonight the Arbalest Quarrel guys get rowdy.   Roger Katz  holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally. www.arbalestquarrel.com   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

 Roger Katz Roger is an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arizona. Roger is CEO of Arbalest Group. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law and was an Editor of Law Review. @Arbalestquarrel On The Web Roger holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from Cleveland State University and holds several degrees from The Ohio State University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Secondary English Education. Roger has practiced law for the federal Government in Washington D.C., for the State Government in Arizona, and has been in private practice in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. Roger is a co-founder of Arbalest Group LLC, creator of the Arbalest Quarrel weblog, dedicated to strengthening the Second Amendment, preserving our Bill of Rights, and maintaining a free Republic.   Stephen L. D'Andrilli Both Roger and his business partner, Stephen L. D'Andrilli, a decorated veteran NYPD Officer and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, regularly co-author comprehensive, critical analyses of State and federal firearms laws; critical, extraordinarily detailed, no holds barred analyses of Federal Court decisions impacting the Second Amendment; detailed analyses of pending State and Federal Bills; and detailed analyses of Federal Rules and Regulations, impacting Americans' Constitutional rights and liberties generally.   They also co- author commentary, with a unique perspective on, and perceptive insight into, news and politics. Roger and Stephen are regular radio talk show guests on Lock N Load with Bill Frady.

Breathing seems like it should be a natural and automatic thing yet so many of us shallow breath, hold our breath without realizing it or just in general don't do a full breath. There are over 200 different kinds of breathing that can transform your health, your focus, your life. Many of us are familiar with the panting breathing that pregnant women are taught to help them through childbirth. We may have heard of fire breath. If you saw the movie The Hulk, with Edward Norton, you saw that breath in action while he is training to control the triggers that turn him into the Hulk. Do we really need to learn how to breath? My guest on this episode is Swami Anjani. She shares with us some of the 42 types of breathing detailed in First Breath, Last Breath by Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavait, founder of Kashi and Kali Natha Yoga. We do an actual breathing exercise on the radio, and I have a major reaction to it! So settle in for this episode in a comfortable place and remember, In, Out. In Out. Breathe in. Breath out. Oh yeah, there is more in between the in and out! Swami Anjani graduated from Brockport State University (New York) in 1967 with a degree in Secondary English Education.  She joined the Peace Corps and served in the Philippines until 1969, training teachers and directing a program for kids suffering from leprosy.     Swami Anjani met Ma Jaya in New York in 1975; she moved to Kashi in 1979, serving as the River School’s Principal for 24 years. Swami attended the Harvard Graduate School’s Principal’s Center in 1995. She helped organize the Treasure Coast Teen Institute, a youth leadership camp. In ’02, the Congressional Youth Leadership Council in Washington recognized her for her contributions as an advisor. She currently serves as Kashi’s Director of Community Relations and is Kashi’s representative to the United Religions Initiative. From 2003  - 2012, Swami Anjani served on the Board of Directors of the Economic Opportunities Council and as a member of the Sebastian Advisory Council of the Boys & Girls Club. She has served as  the President of the Sebastian Clambake Foundation since 2006, was elected Sebastian’s Woman of the Year in 2009, and was chosen by the Lion’s Club as the Grand Marshal of the 2014 July 4th Parade. Since 2010 she has spoken several times at Unity/Ft. Lauderdale during their September Interfaith Month services. In October, 2015, she represented Kashi at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Salt Lake City. Swami Anjani has spoken at Interfaith services in Vero and Sebastian, and she serves as a volunteer Interfaith Chaplain at Indian River Medical Center.

    Dr. Kristan Rodriguez is the Superintendent of the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District in Groton, Massachusetts.  Kristan has served in a number of district leadership positions through out her career, in the area of curriculum and instruction, including Assistant Superintendent, Director of Curriculum, and Curriculum Coordinator.  Kristan began her career as a High School English Teacher, and later served as a successful Principal and Assistant Principal.   She is currently an adjunct professor in educational leadership for three local colleges.  Kristan earned her Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Boston College, a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Gordon College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary English Education from Boston University.       Kristan is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer for the Rodriguez Educational Consulting Agency. For the past fifteen years, she has been a consultant on leadership and learning, and has traveled nationally to share her expertise. Kristan has been the recipient of numerous honors including the Ansin Intercultural Research Award from Boston University.  She specializes her consulting in the application of Universal Design for Learning in educational leadership.  She co-authored a book, 

81: When she is not running the show at Daddy's Deployed, LLC, Bridget is busy being "Mommy," while supporting her Marine. Since launching the business in 2012, Bridget's life has been full throttle. She was honored as a military spouse CEO in 2013, shortly before being awarded an Amber Grant for beginning women business owners. In 2014, Bridget was recognized as an entrepreneur by Inc. Magazine and was selected a Marine Corps Military Spouse of the Year semi-finalist. She holds a Master's of Education in Instructional Systems Technology from the University of North Carolina and a Bachelor's in Secondary English Education from Purdue University. Bridget is also a member of the Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization The General’s Kids. She enjoys cooking and baking, and watching Disney princess movies with her gal. To de-stress, she runs and does yoga (if she can spare a minute or two!).

In Episode 8, Jessica Ann talks with Annie Q. Syed.  Annie has been telling stories since she was eight years old. She attained her B.A. from the University of Kansas in English Literature and International Studies and her Master's in Secondary English Education from City College in New York where she was a NYC Department of Education teacher. She then went on to receive her J.D. from CUNY School of Law in New York and thereafter completed a clerk-ship for a judge. She remains an activist in projects involving human rights in the United States, Africa and Asia. She is working on finishing a novel and other short stories. She calls New York City home although she lives a bicoastal, transcontinental life practicing yoga as often as possible. In this episode, Jessica and Annie discuss: How words help us make sense of the world  What it means to be a "writer" today The meaning behind the word "community"  Why "being a writer" today is mutually exclusive from "being in a community" The story and meaning behind her book, Collection of Auguries  Why some of the biggest moments of our growth aren't shareable on social media   

Anikka King, is a licensed financial professional with New York Life Insurance Company.  She has a mission to educate families and businesses to protect and grow their assets.  She has a B.S. degree in Secondary English Education and a M.S. in Instructional Systems Technology both from Indiana University, Bloomington.  Her platform and passion in life is education.  She sees education as the "equalizer" for each of us to move forward in life. She is the proud mother of 3 children: Joseph 17, Aunikah 14, and Kennedy 12.  Most of her spare time is spent at football, track, soccer, or school events.  She is very active in the empowerment of youth and continues to work as an advocate and volunteer. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated, a public service sorority and has worked throughout the city on several community outreach projects. Outside of being active in her community, her next steps include writing a book on Financial Literacy to families that have newfound wealth.  There's a major gap in this country concerning wealth management and she would like to utilize her teaching to build a bridge. Anikka King Financial Services Professional New York Life Insurance Company 7880 Gate Parkway Suite 200 Jacksonville, FL  32256 Business Phone (904)997-3074 Cell (904)382-1425 Fax (904)997-3020

English courses introduce students to skills beyond analyzing novels - teaching them how to interact and connect with other students and improve their skills of analysis. This skill set is useful beyond the classroom, helping former students to succeed in their occupations and as they continue their occupation. In this podcast, Rachael Gilley, an English undergraduate student, and Jaclyn Spraetz, a 2009 Secondary English Education graduate, discuss how Spraetz's background with English courses impact her daily life. This podcast was produced by Casey Hibbard.