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Have you asked yourself, what is the purpose of education? Is the education system failing our youth? Or are homeschooling parents unqualified to teach?  Whether you're a parent weighing your options, an educator seeking to understand different educational paradigms, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of education, this debate is for you.  Today, we hear from two thoughtful educators with opposing views on whether home educating or public schooling is better for children.  T. Jameson Brewer, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Social Foundations of Education in the Teacher Education Department at the University of North Georgia. His teaching experience spans from the middle school, high school, undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels.   Matt Beaudreau has been a public and private school teacher, administrator, and is also a keynote speaker, consultant, and coach to organizations around the world. - spanning clients from from Wells Fargo and Honeywell, to American Eagle and the United States Air Force. He's a two-time featured TEDx speaker and was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University.  WHERE TO FIND T. JAMESON BREWER: Website: https://tjamesonbrewer.com/ WHERE TO FIND MATT BEAUDREAU: Website: https://apogeestrong.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbeaudreau/?hl=en SPONSORS: Pique tea: Get 15% off + free frother Cozy Earth - Get up to 40% off using code COZYELLEN Cymbiotika: Get 20% off + free shipping with code ELLEN ACT+ACRE: Get 20% off with code ELLEN20 WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Send us a Text Message.How can understanding and integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) impact the way we educate and nurture young minds? Join us as we explore SEL with Dr. Maggie Broderick, Associate Professor in the Teacher Education Department of National University's Sanford College of Education, where she serves as a Dissertation Chair and Faculty Lead for the Curriculum and Instruction Specialization and the Social Emotional Learning Emphasis. Learn how SEL (Casel 5 framework) can help children manage their emotions, set and achieve goals, empathize with others, build positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Dr. Broderick also gives us a sneak peek into her latest book, "Servant Scholarship: Weaving a Lasting Tapestry," where she emphasizes the importance of service and leadership in academia.Discover the challenges and rewards of incorporating SEL into teacher dispositions, and why empathy, professionalism, and an understanding of diversity are crucial components for educators. Drawing from Maggie's work, Integrating Social Emotional Learning Into the Formative Development of Educator Dispositions, we discuss a holistic approach to evaluating these qualities, and provide practical strategies for different ages. We wrap up with strategies for fostering community and combating isolation in virtual spaces.   More by Dr. Broderick:Student Well-Being and Empowerment: SEL in Online Graduate EducationSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share this podcast with a friend to spread the good!If you find value to this podcast, consider becoming a supporter with a $3 subscription. Click on the link to join: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048018/supportTo help this podcast reach others, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! Go to Library, choose The Brighter Side of Education:Research, Innovation and Resources, and scroll down to Reviews. It's just that easy. Thank you!Want to share a story? Email me at lisa@drlisarhassler.com.Visit my website for resources: http://www.drlisarhassler.com The music in this podcast was written and performed by Brandon Picciolini of the Lonesome Family Band. Visit and follow him on Instagram. My publications: America's Embarrassing Reading Crisis: What we learned from COVID, A guide to help educational leaders, teachers, and parents change the game, is available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible, and iTunes. My Weekly Writing Journal: 15 Weeks of Writing for Primary Grades on Amazon.World of Words: A Middle School Writing Notebook Using...

This summer, we are featuring stories from diverse perspectives in order to stir curiosity and compassion for others. While we don't necessarily endorse every stated view, we stand by each guest as a fellow image-bearer and a human of inherent value. We invite you to listen with an open mind and open heart as you hear the pain, struggle, and triumph of other children of God. Larissa Malone, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Social and Cultural Foundations of Education in the Watson College of Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). Before joining UNCW, she was an Associate Professor and Chair of the Teacher Education Department at the University of Southern Maine and an Assistant Professor at Greenville University. Dr. Malone earned a doctorate in Cultural Foundations of Education at Kent State University, a MA in Education from Walsh University, and a BA in International Studies from Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Malone also holds a primary teacher certification from the American Montessori Internationale and taught early childhood and early elementary grades, as well as served as an administrator in a bilingual community-based school, before joining the ranks of higher education. Dr. Malone's research centers on the minoritized experience in schooling, inclusive of students, parents, and teachers, and has published in The Journal of Negro Education, Educational Studies, and The Journal of Critical Race Inquiry. She is particularly interested in the intersection of education, race, and tangential disciplines, such as religion, geography, social reproduction, critical race followership, and critical race mothering. Dr. Malone founded Maine Black Educators Collective, a grant-funded organization that holds the mission of supporting Black educators through educational opportunities, social-emotional connection, and advocacy, and received the inaugural Maine Education Association's 2022 Human and Civil Rights Award for this initiative, as well as grants from the National Education Association Foundation, Maine Initiative's Grants for Change, and the Nellie Mae Education Foundation. Dr. Malone's greatest joys are spending time with her family, playing/watching tennis, reading, and politics. Her calling in life is to create a more equitable world through the power of education. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

We invited the authors of three books written to teach us how to talk with people we disagree with on just about everything. Each shared with us their framework for navigating difficult discussions with difficult people in school, at work, and in life. This episode is the first in a series aimed and learning how to talk about those sensitive social, cultural, and civic issues we simply can't ignore. This informed and candid discussion left us with a roadmap for the episodes ahead on everything from mask mandates, to transgender issues, race relations, growing incivility, and threats to our democracy. Follow on Twitter: @BobLitan @Tania_Israel @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Dr. Judith L. Pace is a Professor in the Teacher Education Department at the University of San Francisco's School of Education. She is a qualitative researcher who examines classroom teaching and curriculum — focusing on social studies — and its relationship to diversity, democracy, and sociopolitical contexts. She has studied classroom authority relationships and academic engagement, teaching for democratic citizenship in government classes, social studies under high stakes accountability, and teacher preparation for teaching controversial issues. Her last study was conducted in Northern Ireland, England, and the Midwestern U.S., and she is fascinated by curriculum and teaching in politically divided and post-conflict societies. Dr. Tania Israel is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Israel's award-winning book, Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work (APA, 2020) grew out of the skill-building workshop that she developed and delivered to hundreds of participants following the 2016 election. It draws on her strengths as a psychologist and community collaborator to prepare people to engage in dialogue across political disagreement. Dr. Robert Litan, is one of the few practicing lawyers in any field, with a Ph.D. in economics and an extensive research and career in economics. Litan has directed economic research at three leading national organizations: the Brookings Institution, the Kauffman Foundation and Bloomberg Government. Litan has held several appointed positions in the federal government. In 1993, he was appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department. In 1995, Litan was appointed Associate Director of the Office of Management and Budget, where he oversaw the budgets of five cabinet-level agencies. Litan is the founder of debatecenteredinstruction.org, a  clearinghouse for teachers wanting information about how to incorporate debate into their classrooms, based on his book Resolved: Debate can Revolutionize Education and Help Save our Democracy (Brookings Press, 2020). During his research career, Litan has authored or co-authored 30 books and edited another 14 and authored or co-authored more than 250 articles in professional and popular publications on a wide range of legal and public matters.

We invited the authors of three books written to teach us how to talk with people we disagree with on just about everything. Each shared with us their framework for navigating difficult discussions with difficult people in school, at work, and in life. This episode is the first in a series aimed and learning how to talk about those sensitive social, cultural, and civic issues we simply can't ignore. This informed and candid discussion left us with a roadmap for the episodes ahead on everything from mask mandates, to transgender issues, race relations, growing incivility, and threats to our democracy. Episode Guests Dr. Judith L. Pace is a Professor in the Teacher Education Department at the University of San Francisco's School of Education. She is a qualitative researcher who examines classroom teaching and curriculum — focusing on social studies — and its relationship to diversity, democracy, and sociopolitical contexts. She has studied classroom authority relationships and academic engagement, teaching for democratic citizenship in government classes, social studies under high stakes accountability, and teacher preparation for teaching controversial issues. Her last study was conducted in Northern Ireland, England, and the Midwestern U.S., and she is fascinated by curriculum and teaching in politically divided and post-conflict societies. Prior to USF, Dr. Pace worked at Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she earned her doctorate. She worked with teachers, school leaders, and researchers on project-based learning, portfolio assessment, teaching for understanding, and comprehensive school reform. Before that, she taught in special education, progressive, and middle school programs in Boston area schools. Dr. Tania Israel is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Israel's award-winning book, Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work (APA, 2020) grew out of the skill-building workshop that she developed and delivered to hundreds of participants following the 2016 election. It draws on her strengths as a psychologist and community collaborator to prepare people to engage in dialogue across political disagreement. Dr. Israel has facilitated educational programs and difficult dialogues about a range of topics, including abortion, law enforcement, religion, and sexual orientation. Her honors include 2019 Congressional Woman of the Year (CA 24th District), Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Award for Excellence in Mental Health from the California Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, and Emerging Leader Award from the APA Committee on Women in Psychology. To learn more, visit taniaisrael.com or connect with her on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram. Dr. Robert Litan, is one of the few practicing lawyers in any field, with a Ph.D. in economics and an extensive research and career in economics. Litan has directed economic research at three leading national organizations: the Brookings Institution, the Kauffman Foundation and Bloomberg Government. Litan has held several appointed positions in the federal government. In 1993, he was appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department. In 1995, Litan was appointed Associate Director of the Office of Management and Budget, where he oversaw the budgets of five cabinet-level agencies. Litan has consulted for a broad range of private and governmental organizations, including the U.S. Justice Department, the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the World Bank. Litan has been an adjunct professor at Yale Law School and a Lecturer in Economics at Yale University. He also has taught counter-insurgency at the U.S. Army Command General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth. Litan is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Litan is the founder of debatecenteredinstruction.org, a clearinghouse for teachers wanting information about how to incorporate debate into their classrooms, based on his book Resolved: Debate can Revolutionize Education and Help Save our Democracy (Brookings Press, 2020). During his research career, Litan has authored or co-authored 30 books and edited another 14 and authored or co-authored more than 250 articles in professional and popular publications on a wide range of legal and public matters,

Today I'm joined by Dr. Christopher J. Jochum. Chris serves as the chair of the Teacher Education Department at Fort Hays State University where he leads a large teacher preparation program with over 1,000 students. As a former public school teacher with fifteen years of experience working in higher education, Chris has worked with his colleagues to create new programs and policies designed to increase student engagement, retention, and success. He is the author of a new book called The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership. This book provides a practical approach to leadership based upon the notion that the best way to improve organizations and the lives of those within them is by improving their leaders. This is something I wholeheartedly agree with. This is such an insightful interview, so enjoy! The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership book _____ Preorder my newest book You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Visit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code DEEP Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP" Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube Follow Jon S Rennie on Substack The Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Godinez is a high school counselor at Centennial High School in Corona, California. He also serves as the Board Chair for the California Association of School Counselors (CASC) and was named the 2019 California School Counselor of the Year. Josh supported the development of a data informed program for a new high school in Fontana, California, where he served as head counselor prior to his current assignment. He also has served on the California Safe, Healthy, Responsive Schools Pilot & Network Design team member, the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction's Data Transition Team, California Department of Education's Mental Health Coalition Meeting, and the CASC Policy, Advocacy, and Legislation Committee. He is a champion of advocacy and the advancement of school counseling. Prior to school counseling, Josh was a high school social studies teacher for nine years, a Beginning Teacher Support mentor, and served as an adjunct professor in the Teacher Education Department at Claremont Graduate University.

Dr. Brassel is known as the Jim Carrey of reading. Danny Brassell is America's Leading Reading Ambassador...who grew up hating reading. Do kids read more or less now? How do you get teens who don't read...to LOVE reading? Does the internet count? "Captain Underpants is the gateway drug to Shakespeare." Since 1996, Danny has taught at California State University. A tenured professor in the Teacher Education Department, he works with beginning teachers and administrators. He has taught courses in educational theory, reading, second language acquisition, and multiculturalism, and his popular live televised courses consistently earn raves from students and casual viewers alike for content presented in a “fun, meaningful and memorable” way. Danny helped coordinate alternative teaching credential programs that served over 4,000 teachers in 150 schools throughout 14 school districts serving over 400,000 students in the Los Angeles area. In addition, Danny taught international students English as a Second Language at the American Language Institute at the University of Southern California for a number of years, and he served as the founding director of Loyola Marymount University's MA program partnership with Teach for America. Before teaching at the university level, Danny was a teacher and tutor to pre-K – grade 12 students.   Learn about him here: https://education.dannybrassell.com/about/ and thereadinghabit.com and https://readbetterin67steps.com/ or on Amazon...he's authored 16 books.  

Child care is in crisis in the US. There's not enough of it, it's incredibly expensive, and the ripple effects of this crisis are significant, even extending to keeping parents out of the labor pool. So how bad is the problem really? How much of a factor has the pandemic been in this crisis? And most importantly, how do we start to address and fix the situation? Dr. Tom Conway, Chairperson of the Teacher Education Department and Associate Professor at Cabrini University breaks down the root causes of the problem, why it's so bad in the US, and what can be done to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 14 of Therapy, Etc Podcast where I have Dr. Nallely Arteaga sharing about her experiences not only within the high school level but at the university level, working with various communities.  Nallely discusses her experiences being a minority woman within the teaching system at the university level. She talks about how she works with different personalities and above all, how she takes care of herself in order to continuously have open dialogue surrounding racial injustice.  Dr. Nallely Arteaga is an Assistant Professor at CSU Dominguez Hills in the Teacher Education Department. She has a Ph.D. in Education from UC Riverside and is a former continuation high school teacher. As a Critical Race scholar, her research examines the racialized pushout of Black and Latinx students into alternative schools. Her work unpacks inequitable policies and practices in the K-12 school system that result in school pushout that are supported by deficit framed ideologies that often result in internalized racism, anti-black racism, and linguistic racism. Dr. Arteaga is a first-generation Latina and daughter of immigrant parents.  I hope you enjoy this episode and if you are interested in learning more or connecting with Dr. Arteaga, please feel free to reach out!    To learn more about me and my work, check me out here: www.alvaradotherapy.org Instagram: @therapyetcpodcast Instagram: @alvaradotherapy  Email: patricia@alvaradotherapy.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQDV2PpaxADKmZ3XXDJJK4A

Brad Wilcox is an associate professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. He received his bachelor's degree in elementary education from BYU and taught sixth grade in Provo School District before returning to BYU for a master's degree in teaching and learning. He received his PhD in curriculum and instruction with a focus in literacy from the University of Wyoming. He joined the faculty at BYU and spent many years in the Teacher Education Department. He moved to Ancient Scripture in 2016. He is the author of the book The Continuous Atonement and the BYU devotional “His Grace Is Sufficient.” Brad grew up in Provo, Utah, except for childhood years spent in Ethiopia. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile and later returned to that country to preside over the Chile Santiago East Mission from 2003 to 2006. He and his family have also lived for a time in New Zealand and Spain where he directed study abroad programs for Brigham Young University. Brad has served as a member of the Sunday School general board. His research interests include all aspects of literacy, as well as gospel topics, and onomastics (the study of names). He and his wife, Debi, have four children and six grandchildren.

Latino Outdoors' José González is an experienced educator in formal and informal education settings with an array of associated interests in the arts, education, conservation, and the environment. He has broad experience as a K-12 public education teacher, environmental education advisor, outdoor education instructor and coordinator, and university adjunct faculty. He received his B.A at the University of California, Davis, and his M.S at the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources & Environment. His teaching credential coursework was at the Bilingual Multicultural Education Department at California State University, Sacramento.As a public school teacher, he taught courses in Spanish, Social Studies, Behavior Intervention for at-risk youth, and English Language Development in middle school and high school settings. As a Program Coordinator at San Jose State University with the California Mini-Corps Program, he trained and led groups of undergraduate students providing direct instructional services to migrant students in partner school districts and in outdoor education programs. At the University of Michigan, School of Education, he was an instructor for science education in their undergraduate program. Recently, at the National Hispanic University, he has taught course on Science Methods, Math Methods, Primary & Secondary Language Development, Latino Culture, and Technology Integration at the Teacher Education Department. Latino Outdoors is a community first and an organization second. They are a community that strives for an outdoors that is safe and welcoming for all people, regardless of race, creed, nationality, language, gender, sexual orientation, or ability. They also are a community that celebrates diverse forms of outdoor engagement. and a community that believes meaningful outdoor experiences make us stronger, healthier, and happier.José founded Latino Outdoors to provide for a focused conversation on the Latinx experience without being limited to it. Our community’s voices are varied while remaining united in celebrating diversity and declaring it a core tenet of Latino Outdoors.Latino Outdoors' José González looks forward to opportunities and collaborating with organizations seeking to diversify their outdoor and conservation programs. He is available for trainings, workshops, and speaking engagements around these topics.

Learn about Ander Lucia, a Single Subject Credential student in the Teacher Education Department at the SJSU Lurie College of Education. Ander is also the recipient of Lurie College of Education General Scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year! Connect with Lurie College at https://linktr.ee/sjsulurie to receive more news about academic and student life! Video and audio recorded by Brian Cheung Dooley - http://brianpdooley.com - and edited by Sydney Ahmadian. Music by Geographer.

Now I have to teach my kids ... Are you that parent right now struggling to find ways to get your kid to pick up a book and read? Do you have children who claim they hate reading? Why do you think that is? Kids aren't stupid. 

"Black communities are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19." That is what the headlines have been saying as of late. To some of us, this is not a shocker, however, to most it is. But why? Well, this episode I spoke with Dr. Aja Reynolds, a Visiting Assistant Professor of Urban Education and Critical Race Studies in the Teacher Education Department at Wayne State University with a background and emphasis on working with educators and communities in sustaining freedom schooling for Black youth and those from other marginalized communities, and supporting pathways to increase Black and Brown teachers in PreK- 12 schools. Join us as we talk about education and of course the COVID-19 pandemic in Black communities.Episode Resources:We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom by Bettina L. Love https://amzn.to/2KtuaJLThe Cancer Journals by Audre Lordehttps://amzn.to/3cFXf0sSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phfortheculture)

Taboo Talk Radio show featuring Lady Charmaine Day www.ladycharmaineday.com Guest speaker Dr. Lindamichellebaron About Dr. Lindamichellebaron: Dr. Lindamichelle Baron, a former New York City public school teacher, earned her Masters Degree in Reading and her Doctorate in Cross Categorical Studies from Columbia Universitys Teachers College. She is an Associate Professor in the Teacher Education Department at York College, City University of New York (CUNY), in New York City. She teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology; classroom evaluation and assessment; content area literacy, and human development. Her academic journal articles and book chapters focus on literacy and the social and emotional intelligences; and culturally responsive, critical pedagogy. Dr. Baron has been publisher and president of Harlin Jacque Publications, a publishing and educational consulting firm for over 30 years. As an author and poet, Lindamichellebarons (Dr. Barons pen name) poetry collections include: The Sun Is On (which has been listed as a recommended book for New York State middle schools), Rhythm & Dues, For the Love of Life: Life Lyrics from an Oral Tradition. Several of her narratives for children are: Anthony Ant and Grady Grasshopper, The Lion and The Man: A Fable, and No More Chocolate Chips. She co-authored a language arts textbook series, published by Pearson, Her work has also appeared in several anthologies for children and adults. Her work has also been produced dramatically in community theater, college productions and off-Broadway Dr. Baron has received numerous awards as an educator, author, entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and performing artist. Dr. Baron lives in Hempstead, New York, where she was honored with the official designation, Village Griot. You can find out more about Dr. Baron on her website www.mylindamichellebaron.com

Savannah Shange in conversation with Patrick Camangian discussing the subject of Savannah Shange's new book, Progressive Dystopia: Abolition, Antiblackness, and Schooling in San Francisco, published by Duke University Press. In Progressive Dystopia, Savannah Shange explores the potential for reconciling the school's marginalization of Black students with its sincere pursuit of multiracial uplift and solidarity. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork and six years of experience teaching at the school, Shange outlines how the school fails its students and the community because it operates within a space predicated on antiblackness. Seeing San Francisco as a social laboratory for how Black communities survive the end of their worlds, Shange argues for abolition over either revolution or progressive reform as the needed path toward Black freedom. Savannah Shange is Assistant Professor of Anthropology and principal faculty in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Patrick Camangian is an associate professor in the Teacher Education Department at the University of San Francisco. He has been an English teacher since 1999, beginning in the Los Angeles Unified School District where he was awarded "Most Inspirational Teacher" by former mayor Richard Riordan and the school's student body. Professor Camangian currently volunteers in the Oakland Unified School District teaching English. He has collaborated with groups such as California's People's Education Movement, the Education for Liberation national network, and San Francisco's Teachers 4 Social Justice.

Antonio Freitas from Sesame Street is talking with us today. Antonio is a Senior Content Manager on the US Social Impact Team at the Sesame Workshop, Here, he builds assets for Sesame Street in Communities and Sesame Street for Military Families, with a focus on operationalizing training for parents and providers. He has worked to create, implement, and refine professional development programs for early childhood educators at organizational, city, and national levels. Antonio also works as an Adjunct Professor within the Teacher Education Department of the Borough of Manhattan Community College.  Antonio has a BSW from Seattle University and an MST from Pace University. A portion of this podcast was taken from the Parent to Parent webinar: Bullying--Sesame Street Supports and Resources Check it out by clicking this link: http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec5119/event/registration.html   Links: https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/- Sesame Street for Military Families https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/ This podcast was sponsored by HEB.

Lakita Wilson is the recipient of a 2017 SCBWI "On the Verge Emerging Voices Award" for her middle-grade contemporary fiction manuscript, BOOKS LIKE ME. Lakita is an MFA student at Vermont College of Fine Arts- Writing for Children and Young Adults. She writes picture books, middle grade and hopes to dabble in Young adult fiction someday. She is a full-time faculty member, teaching in the Teacher Education Department at Prince George's Community College in Maryland. Lakita currently runs a social media account entitled The SweetPea Girls where she promotes diverse children's books and marginalized writers and illustrators. In May 2018, The SweetPeas Girls were featured in a NewsOne article for its role in literary activism in the African American community. Lakita was appointed the Published and Listed Member Coordinator for her regions SCBWI chapter. Learn more about Lakita from her website at www.lakitawilson.com Follow Lakita on Twitter @lakitawrites Be sure to join the My Messy Muse community on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/mymessymuse If you are interested in a picture book critique, a strategy session or a school visit with host Michele McAvoy, please visit her website at www.michelemcavoy.com/workwithme Follow host Michele McAvoy! Twitter: @michele_mcavoy Instagram: @michelemcavoy

Season 1, Episode 5: Ferial Pearson Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund are honored to have as our guest, Ferial Pearson from Ralston, Nebraska. Ferial was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. She is the oldest of four girls and the first in her immediate family to go to college. After graduating from Peponi School in 1997, she left Africa to attend Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in 2001 in Communication Arts Literature Teaching, and where she met her husband, Daniel. She was offered the opportunity to teach in Omaha at Omaha South High School, where she taught English and Reading for ten years. During her time there, she also served as the Gay Straight Alliance and Unity Club sponsor, and received national awards for her work with students and in the community. These included the National Education Association's Virginia Uribe Award for Creative Leadership in Human Rights in 2012, the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network's Educator of the Year Respect Award in 2011, and she was the Nebraska representative and finalist for the National Council of Teachers of English Academic Freedom Award in 2012. Locally, she has been awarded the 2011 Omaha Education Association's Human Relations Award, the 2012 Promising Professional Award from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and RESPECT's 2011 Anti-Bullying Award. Most recently, she was awarded a TOYO (Ten Outstanding Young Omahans) Award in 2014. She also earned her Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Graduate Certificate in Urban Instruction from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2009. Ferial left Omaha South High School to work as a Talent Advisor for the Avenue Scholars Foundation and taught for them at Ralston High School for two years until 2013, during which time she created the Secret Kindness Agents project, which became the subject of a book, a TEDx Talk, and now the focus of her dissertation. She currently is an Instructor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in the Teacher Education Department, and is working on her doctorate in Educational Leadership. This year, she was the recipient the Kennedy Center's Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher award. She lives with her husband Daniel, son Ilahi, and daughter Iman. * Check out her great TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVnoHV_Id9k * You can join her FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/SecretKindnessAgents/ and buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PYZ0D80/ or here: https://writelife.com/product/secret-kindness-agents/ The Curiosity Hour Podcast is hosted and produced by Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund. Please join our Facebook Group, The Curiosity Hour Podcast, to continue the discussion about this episode online: www.facebook.com/groups/thecuriosityhourpodcast/ If you have any guest suggestions, comments, or feedback, please email us at guestsuggestions@thecuriosityhourpodcast.com. Disclaimers: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are solely those of the guest(s). These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of The Curiosity Hour Podcast. This podcast may contain explicit language. Notes: The brief music at the beginning and end of the podcast is the track, "Trail" on the album "Trail EP" by Nobara Hayakawa. We are using under creative commons license. The artist/publisher does not endorse or approve any of the content of this podcast. freemusicarchive.org/music/Nobara_Hayakawa/

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (www.ladycharmaineday.com). On this exciting episode of Taboo Talk, guest star Dr. Lindamichellebaron celebrates mothers. This is a show you don't want to miss if you are a mother, know a mother or love a mother. Dr. Baron, a former New York City public school teacher, earned her Master’s Degree in Reading and her Doctorate in Cross Categorical Studies from Columbia University’s Teachers College. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Teacher Education Department at York College (CUNY) in New York City. Dr. Lindamichelle Baron is the President and founder of Harlin Jacque Publications, a publishing and educational consulting firm established over three decades ago. As an author and poet, Lindamichellebaron’s (her pen name) books include: The Sun Is On (listed as a recommended book for New York State middle schools), Rhythm & Dues, and For the Love of Life. The innovative Poetry & Ideas Book Series, published by Harlin Jacque Publications, is Lindamichellebaron’s written invitation to international audiences. Dr. Baron is also a motivational speaker and consultant who speaks before a wide variety of audiences at colleges, conferences, corporations and other organizations including public school systems, to share her positive approaches to both academic achievement and personal growth. She artfully weaves a wide range of instructional and inspirational styles that create interactive experiences for adults and children of all ages. Lindamichellebaron is also the consummate business woman who enjoys interacting with her clients and helping her community, therefore whenever you are in her presence you will be guaranteed that you will experience someone who is dynamic, uplifting, inspiring and helping others move to the next level!

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (www.ladycharmaineday.com). On this exciting episode of Taboo Talk, guest star Dr. Lindamichellebaron shares her 21 Pearls of Life Lessons for Women. This is a show you don't want to miss if you are a woman, know a woman or love a woman. About Dr. Lindamichellebaron: Dr. Lindamichellebaron, a former New York City public school teacher, earned her Master’s Degree in Reading and her Doctorate in Cross Categorical Studies from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Dr. Baron is currently the Department Chair of the Teacher Education Department and an Assistant Professor at York College City University of New York City (CUNY). She formerly held a position as an Assistant Professor at St. John’s University. She is also the founder and president of the publishing and educational consulting company Harlin Jacque Publications. Her books include: The Sun Is On (listed as a recommended book for New York State middle schools); Rhythm & Dues: Poetry & Idea Book; For the Love of Life; and Anthony Ant and Grady Grasshopper. The newest editions of her best-loved books contain writing exercises in addition to poetry. Dr. Baron is also co-author of The Write Direction (Modern Curriculum Press). She invites all to achieve, grow, resolve conflicts, love themselves, and to love others. FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.LINDAMICHELLEBARON.COM

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (www.ladycharmaineday.com). On this exciting episode of Taboo Talk, guest star Dr. Lindamichellebaron will celebrate her birthday with the listeners of Taboo Talk. About Dr. Lindamichellebaron: Dr. Lindamichellebaron, a former New York City public school teacher, earned her Master’s Degree in Reading and her Doctorate in Cross Categorical Studies from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Dr. Baron is currently the Department Chair of the Teacher Education Department and an Assistant Professor at York College City University of New York City (CUNY). She formerly held a position as an Assistant Professor at St. John’s University. She is also the founder and president of the publishing and educational consulting company Harlin Jacque Publications. Her books include: The Sun Is On (listed as a recommended book for New York State middle schools); Rhythm & Dues: Poetry & Idea Book; For the Love of Life; and Anthony Ant and Grady Grasshopper. The newest editions of her best-loved books contain writing exercises in addition to poetry. Dr. Baron is also co-author of The Write Direction (Modern Curriculum Press). She invites all to achieve, grow, resolve conflicts, love themselves, and to love others. FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.LINDAMICHELLEBARON.COM

Our guests tell us that joy is an essential component of learning. Tune in as we explore the role of joy in learning and discover how to create more of it in our classrooms. Follow: @TonySinanis @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork #edchat #teaching #edreform #AskingWhatIf Susan Engel is a professor of psychology at Williams College, where she also directs the program in teaching. She is author of, The End of the Rainbow: How Educating for Happiness (Not Money) Would Transform Our Schools and The Hungry Mind: The Origins of Curiosity in Childhood. Steven Wolk is a professor in the Teacher Education Department at Northeastern Illinois University. He is a former elementary and middle school teacher and his latest book is Caring Hearts & Critical Minds.Tony Sinanis is currently the Lead Learner of Cantiague Elementary School in Jericho, New York. Cantiague was named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School and Tony received the 2014 New York State Elementary Principal of the Year Award and the national 2013 Bammy Award for Elementary School Principal of the Year.

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Publisher, Author and Radio Host www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest starring Lindamichellebaron. Taboo Talk Celebrates Women's History Month with Guest Star Dr. Lindamichellebaron. On this episode of Taboo Talk, Dr. Lindamichellebaron shares her list, "20  Pearls of Wisdom to successfully navigate the road of life by Dr. Lindamichellebaron".About Dr. Lindamichellebaron: Dr. Lindamichellebaron, a former New York City public school teacher, earned her Master’s Degree in Reading and her Doctorate in Cross Categorical Studies from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Dr. Baron is currently the Department Chair of the Teacher Education Department and an Assistant Professor at York College City University of New York City (CUNY). She formerly held a position as an Assistant Professor at St. John’s University. She is also the founder and president of the publishing and educational consulting company Harlin Jacque Publications. Her books include: The Sun Is On (listed as a recommended book for New York State middle schools); Rhythm & Dues: Poetry & Idea Book; For the Love of Life; and Anthony Ant and Grady Grasshopper. The newest editions of her best-loved books contain writing exercises in addition to poetry. Dr. Baron is also co-author of The Write Direction (Modern Curriculum Press). She invites all to achieve, grow, resolve conflicts, love themselves, and to love others. FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.LINDAMICHELLEBARON.COM

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Publisher, Author, Radio Host and Motivational Speaker www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest starring Lindamichellebaron. On today's show, Dr. Lindamichellebaron in honor of women's month, discusses the importance of mentoring and helping others and how sometimes you have to mentor yourself to move to the next level. This was an awesome show you don't want to miss. Please tune in to listen. About Dr. Lindamichellebaron: Dr. Lindamichellebaron, a former New York City public school teacher, earned her Master’s Degree in Reading and her Doctorate in Cross Categorical Studies from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Dr. Baron is currently the Department Chair of the Teacher Education Department and an Assistant Professor at York College City University of New York City (CUNY). She formerly held a position as an Assistant Professor at St. John’s University. She is also the founder and president of the publishing and educational consulting company Harlin Jacque Publications. Her books include: The Sun Is On (listed as a recommended book for New York State middle schools); Rhythm & Dues: Poetry & Idea Book; For the Love of Life; and Anthony Ant and Grady Grasshopper. The newest editions of her best-loved books contain writing exercises in addition to poetry. Dr. Baron is also co-author of The Write Direction (Modern Curriculum Press). She invites all to achieve, grow, resolve conflicts, love themselves, and to love others. FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.LINDAMICHELLEBARON.COM

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Publisher, Author, Radio Host and Motivational Speaker www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest Starring Dr. Lindamichellebaron. On this episode, Dr. Lindamichellebaron gave the listening audience beautiful words of advice on self esteem, bullying, each one teach one, words of encouragement and shared a beautiful poem from her upcoming book. Dr. Lindamichellebaron, a former New York City public school teacher, earned her Master’s Degree in Reading and her Doctorate in Cross Categorical Studies from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Dr. Baron is currently the Department Chair of the Teacher Education Department and an Assistant Professor at York College City University of  New York City (CUNY). She formerly held a position as an Assistant Professor at St. John’s University. She is also the founder and president of the publishing and educational consulting company Harlin Jacque Publications. Her books include: The Sun Is On (listed as a recommended book for New York State middle schools); Rhythm & Dues: Poetry & Idea Book; For the Love of Life; and Anthony Ant and Grady Grasshopper. The newest editions of her best-loved books contain writing exercises in addition to poetry. Dr. Baron is also co-author of The Write Direction (Modern Curriculum Press). She invites all to achieve, grow, resolve conflicts, love themselves, and to love others. FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.LINDAMICHELLEBARON.COM

  Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Publisher, Radio Host, Author and Motivational speaker www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest Starring Dr. Lindamichellebaron. Dr. Lindamichellebaron, a former New York City public school teacher, earned her Master’s Degree in Reading and her Doctorate in Cross Categorical Studies from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Dr. Baron is currently the Department Chair of the Teacher Education Department and an Assistant Professor at York College City University of  New York City (CUNY). She formerly held a position as an Assistant Professor at St. John’s University. She is also the founder and president of the publishing and educational consulting company Harlin Jacque Publications. Her books include: The Sun Is On (listed as a recommended book for New York State middle schools); Rhythm & Dues: Poetry & Idea Book; For the Love of Life; and Anthony Ant and Grady Grasshopper. The newest editions of her best-loved books contain writing exercises in addition to poetry. Dr. Baron is also co-author of The Write Direction (Modern Curriculum Press). She invites all to achieve, grow, resolve conflicts, love themselves, and to love others. FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.LINDAMICHELLEBARON.COM