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During her second episode this summer, Ari Lazer is joined by Regina Aguirre and Kat Litonjua to talk about their work with Kim Ferguson for the Summer 2024 Psychology Research and Internship Program. Kat and Regina will go into further detail about The Idea Lab: Playards Project. This project is the research that is going into enhancing the ECC's playgrounds. Links: All about the ECC and how it is connected to the Masters programs: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/collaborative/Master in the Art of Teaching Program: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/art-of-teaching/

The shadow education minister, Sarah Mitchell has criticised the sudden cancellation of a teaching program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on A Voice and Beyond, I am very excited to introduce this week's very special guest, Jeannette LoVetri, who, by the way, needs little introduction as she is one of the most recognised and highly acclaimed voice teachers from around the world. Jeanie is my CCM inspiration, and I wanted to honour her and the work that she continues to do, not only in sharing her knowledge and skills in the CCM sector but also in legitimising CCM from a pedagogical standpoint in our teaching community. Jeanie is a true pioneer, and her success has come about because of her remarkable resilience, curiosity for learning, and sheer tenacity. Jeanie has certainly paved the way for the rest of us who teach singers across the broad range of CCM styles, so we too can be respected and acknowledged alongside our classical colleagues for the work that we do in the singing voice field.This episode is a recap of sections of a two-part interview I did with Jeanie in 2022, and I wanted to replay this interview as I feel it is important right now, more than ever, to be advocating for the training of CCM singers. Let's create a movement and see if we can create change in academic music programs to accommodate singers who want to pursue a career in the CCM music market. To listen to the full interview, please refer to episodes 66 and 67.In this Episode00:00 - Introduction02:35 - Jeannette LoVetri's Introduction and CCM Advocacy24:46 - Reflecting on Personal Experience and Vocal Health33:33 - A Transformative Gala Performance45:56 - Expanding the Teaching Program and Faculty52:37 - The Importance of Somatic Awareness in Singing1:06:39 - Upcoming Plans and Reflections on LegacyFind Jeannette OnlineWebsiteInstagramFor more, go to drmarisaleenaismith.com/156.Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps!Follow me on Instagram.Performance Mastery Coaching - Take Centre Stage In Your Life!!Visit www.drmarisaleenaismith.com/coaching to learn more.

Join David Martinez and Phil Goertzen in a captivating discussion on the rewards and challenges of teaching English abroad. From their experiences with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program to unexpected opportunities in North Korea, they share insights into the transformative power of TESOL. Discover the motivations behind their journeys, the importance of gaining teaching credentials, and the joys of cultural immersion. Explore the unique dynamics of teaching English in diverse settings, including North Korea, where impactful teacher training initiatives unfolded.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

S03E12 - Rural Literature as Pedagogy and Whippoorwill Award, An Interview with Drs. Chea Parton and Erika Bass. In this episode of the Rural Voice, we interview Drs. Chea Parton and Erika Bass about their work with the Whippoorwill Committee, which recognizes outstanding rural literature. The episode is organized on two themes. The first is the need for voices in rural experience. We discuss how much rural literature uses negative stereotypes to present rural voices. The Whippoorwill Award seeks to highlight voices that juxtapose these voices within a shared narrative of empowerment and place. We discuss how teachers and students may be unaware of the significance of raising these voices in the common marketplace of fiction and nonfiction ideas. We discuss the diversity of voices and how rural identity changes over time. We discuss the importance of ELA teachers using books from a rural source to reflect student experiences through literature. The Whippoorwill Award provides a list of books sensitive to rural experience and how such work might empower students to see themselves as writers. We also discussed ways teachers can refer students to publish their work and be considered for the Whippoorwill Award. While it is an unusually long episode, there are several themes related to diversity of voice, stigma, and raising voices that complement the Whippoorwill Committee's goals. Whippoorwill information for teachers and writers: https://whippoorwillaward.weebly.com/ Twitter: @WhippoorwillCo1 Instagram:@WhippoorwillCommittee Facebook: @WhippoorwillAwardforYALiterature Bios Chea Parton Chea Parton grew up on a farm and still considers herself a farm girl. She has been a rural student, a rural English teacher, and is currently a visiting assistant professor at Purdue University where she works with future teachers through the Transition to Teaching Program. She is passionate about rural education. Her research focuses on the personal and professional identity of rural and rural out-migrant teachers as well as rural representation in YA literature. She currently runs Literacy In Place where she seeks to catalogue rural YA books and provides teaching resources, hosts the Reading Rural YAL podcast where she gives book talks and interviews rural YA authors, and co-chairs the Whippoorwill Book Award for Rural YA Literature selection committee. Her first book Country Teachers in City Schools: The Challenge of Negotiating Identity and Place is available through Rowman & Littlefield. You can reach her at readingrural@gmail.com. Reading Rural YAL Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reading-rural-yal/id1606560033 Social handles: Twitter: @readingrural Instagram and Facebook: @literacyinplace YouTube: @readingruralyal Erika Bass Erika Bass is assistant professor of English education at University of Northern Iowa. Her research is focused on preservice teacher education, rural education, and literacies; often those three areas intersect. She truly believes place and identity are deeply connected.

Good instruction begins with assessment. It is so important to know what your students can and cannot do in order to determine what it is you actually need to teach them. When we are choosing learning objectives and target skills, we want to be sure we are not just pulling goals from the IEP.When determining what the target skills will be, it is important to take skills from both our curriculum-based assessment as well as from the student's IEP. In this episode, I am breaking down why you should begin with assessments, how to choose a target behavior, and how to create great learning objectives.01:31 - Why good instruction always begins with assessment02:19 - How to choose target behaviors03:10 - Why it's important that the learning targets are relevant to the student's daily life04:04 - How to create good learning objectivesShow Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode181Resources:What Is a Curriculum and Why Do I Need One in Special Education?Episode 180, 7 Things to Get Right for Effective Instruction with Any Type of Autism Intervention Strategies Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator AcademyJoin the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Christine Chow, a proud native of the San Gabriel Valley (SGV), has always had a passion for personal growth and cultural exploration. After graduating from Gabrielino High School's inaugural class and earning a degree in psychology from UCLA, she embarked on a transformative journey teaching English in Fukushima, Japan for three years through the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program. Immersed in the vibrant Japanese culture, she developed a profound appreciation for cross-cultural connections and continues to foster them as a board member of the JET Alumni Association of Southern California (JETAASC).As a dedicated real estate professional, Christine serves on the Agent Leadership Council and Culture Committee at KW Executive in Alhambra. Recognizing the importance of education and legislation, she actively contributes to multiple committees at the West San Gabriel Valley Realtor Association (WSGVR). Her involvement in the Education, Legislative, and Special Events/Membership Committees reflects her commitment to improving the real estate industry and positively impacting her community. Additionally, Christine advocates for Asian representation and empowerment in real estate as a board member of the AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America) Greater LA Chapter.Fueled by her love for magic and illusion, Christine joined the prestigious Magic Castle (Academy of Magical Arts) and Women Magicians Association. As an active member, she continually refines her craft, delighting audiences of all ages with mesmerizing close-up performances. In this pursuit, she not only brings joy and wonder but also breaks barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field.Beyond her professional pursuits, Christine finds joy in exploring new culinary delights and embarking on exciting adventures around the world. Her diverse experiences and unwavering passions continue to shape her as an inspiring individual, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the world.Instagram: @christine.the.magician__________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Welcome back to another episode of the Inner Edison Podcast with your host, Ed Parcaut. Today, we have an insightful conversation with our guest, Manju Aggarwal, who shares their expertise and experiences in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on our lives. Manju begins by discussing the potential drawbacks of government regulation and proposes alternative methods, such as utilizing AI for policing. They share personal anecdotes of how AI has revolutionized their own productivity and efficiency, making seemingly impossible tasks achievable in minutes.  Manju emphasizes the importance of understanding how to effectively utilize AI, as its capabilities are limited by the user's knowledge and ability to ask the right questions. They also delve into their own experiences of teaching an AI program, covering various subjects and tapping into its ability to search the web.  In addition to their expertise in AI, Manju shares their personal journey of overcoming struggles in their professional and personal life. They recount how they experienced job loss during challenging times, but ultimately found success in the technology consulting industry. However, they also faced difficulties in connecting with their own family, leading them on a transformative path of self-alignment through meditation, yoga, and the study of human psychology. Throughout the episode, Manju highlights the power and potential of AI technology, as well as the need to use it for positive purposes. They discuss the democratization of AI and the importance of allowing more individuals to access and understand its capabilities. Manju also raises concerns about the potential biases and control that AI can have in shaping our experiences and influencing important events, such as elections. Join us as we explore the intersection of AI and human consciousness, delving into the possibilities, challenges, and responsibilities that come with harnessing this transformative technology. Stay tuned for an enlightening and thought-provoking conversation with Manju Aggarwal on the Inner Edison Podcast. #AIinAction #PositiveAI #TechRevolution #EmpowerThroughTechnology #BalancePerspectives #InnovationInspiration #AIinPolitics #TechEthics #CreatingAwareness #PowerOfInformation #DemocratizingTechnology #BridgingDivides #UnleashingPotential #HarnessingAI #ShapingTheFuture #BreakingBarriers #AIandSociety #TechProgress #MindandMachine #BuildingTrust

Spirit GuidesMelissa Krechler and Laura West discuss how connecting with your Spiritual Dream Team can help you navigate through life with maximum guidance and love.Sponsored By: The Butterfly Lotus CompanyWant to learn how to connect to your own Spirit Guides? How about creating your own list of Signs and Symbols? Or would you like to take the entire Spiritual Journey using our signature S.E.T. Teaching Program. The Spiritual Empowerment Trinity. Unlocking Your Own Spiritual Gifts and Abilities, Building Strong Spiritual Foundations and embracing your Spiritual Identity.Start with the Introduction To Spiritual Gifts and Abilitieshttps://melissakrechler.ac-page.com/introduction-to-spiritual-gifts-and-abilitiesLike, Follow and Subscribe to GYSTTALIVETV on your favorite social media and podcasting platforms. Join our newsletter and let us know if you want to be a guest speaker/blogger or if you want to see a topic featured on the show! www.gysttalivetv.com Guest Speaker is Laura WestLaura West is a Registered Nurse, energy healer, psychic medium, author, podcast host, and TV host dedicated to both the sciences and spirituality. She has taken part in multiple international spiritual summits, has taught about intuition on several virtual platforms to students from all over the world, contributed to both national and international journals and magazines, and has been invited as a guest on several podcasts, again, both nationally and internationally. She was the TV host of Life From the Other Side on the Everyday Woman TV Network. Currently, she hosts her own podcast called A Guided Life. She has also authored her book titled Guided. She is dedicated to spreading the word of love and teaching others how to communicate with their spirit guides through intuition.Website: www.laurawest.net Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/guidedwest111/ Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/guidedwest11/ Host is Melissa Krechler Identity Coach, Spiritual Teacher, Business Mentor and Creator and Founder of The Women Supporting Women Network. Website: www.melissakrechler.com#gysttalivetv #gysttalive #melissakrechler #talkshow #podcast #spirituality #spiritguides #spiritualawakening #awakening #spiritualhealing #medium #psychic #intuitive #myspirituallife #itsaspirituallife

Thanks for reading 324: A Brand New Early Years Music Teaching Program that ROCKS! from TopMusic.co. Today's podcast episode is a great opportunity to hear more about Steven Armstrong and Brock Stannard-Brown from the Advantage Music Academy and their music teaching program. We started with a brief overview of the how their music academy started, the music teaching programs that they offer and what sets it apart from other programs. Steve ... 324: A Brand New Early Years Music Teaching Program that ROCKS! The post 324: A Brand New Early Years Music Teaching Program that ROCKS! appeared first on TopMusic.co - Your Integrated Music Teaching Hub.

Dr. Kristi Foell, associate professor of German at BGSU, and Dr. Neal Jesse, professor of political science at BGSU, discuss how their team-taught course on Contemporary Migration in Europe and the United States brought together politics and cinema. Our sound engineers for this episode were Damon Dotson and Jacqueline Schwartz, with audio editing by Deanna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research was provided by Sophia Michalski, with editing by Joe Elia. Our musical intro was composed by Chris Cavera. Listeners can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram at ICS BGSU, and on our Facebook page. You can listen to BG Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. Our sound engineers. For this episode were Randy Kyle and Damon Dotson and Marco Mendoza. With audio editing by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research was provided by Sophia Michalski, with editing by Joe Elia.   

Do you ever struggle with control? And do you sometimes feel like taking control is noble and right? Do you think, "If I don't do something here, the whole world is going to come unhinged!"If that's you, I can totally relate. But I can also relate, if you're feeling like your inner Control Girl has caused you to look back with some regret and heartache.We have Kelly Needham back today, to talk about "The Desire to Control my Husband", but I want to add right at the top, that this desire can be a problem also for women who don't have a husband. So if you're not married, this episode is still for you.Guest: Kelly NeedhamBible Passage: Genesis 3:16Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned Resources: John Piper's sermonControl Girl: Lessons on Surrendering Your Burden of Control from Seven Women in the Bible - my nine week study.Take the Control Girl QuizControl Girl FREE bonusesControl Girl Leader materials"Male and Female" earlier episode with Kelly NeedhamLet me Be a Woman by Elizabeth Elliot"The woman is the neck" from my Big Fat Greek WeddingJames 3:3-5 - verses about the tongueMusic: Cade Popkin MusicRecommended Resources:  Go to the extended shownotes for my recommended books, podcast episodes and more, which correlate with our conversations about Genesis 1-3 here in season 4. Kelly Needham hopes to convince as many people as possible that nothing compares to knowing Jesus. She teaches the Bible at her home church and co-leads a Women's Teaching Program, training women to accurately handle the word of truth. She is the author of Friendish: Reclaiming Real Friendship in a Culture of Confusion and is a frequent blogger and speaker. Kelly and her husband, Jimmy, have four children and live in the Dallas, Texas area. Find KellyWebsitePodcastInstagramFacebookControl Girls of the BibleAs I studied these women of the Bible, I realized that they were all doing what I try to do: They were trying to grab for or hold onto control, based on her small-minded perspective—and she was making everyone miserable. Want to discover what lessons I learned about control, about myself, and about God?Ultimately that study became my Bible study, Control Girl: Lessons on Surrendering Your Burden of Control from Seven Women in the Bible. I'd love for you to join me for this nine-week study.For the full set of shownotes, including recommended resources on Genesis 1-3, and more, go here.  

Are you a perfectionist? Do you run yourself ragged with your work, or your ministry? And have you asked yourself why?I have to admit, this was the episode in this series I was secretly least excited about. Not because of my guest; Lindsay Schott is one that I was most excited to have return. But this idea of rest, and giving up a day of work? That doesn't really light my fire.But after having the conversation, I realized it was the one I most needed. I think you're going to find answers that you didn't even realize you were looking for—partly because you don't even realize how much the world is demanding hustle. It's everywhere! This idea that you have to max out your potential and use your opportunities. You have to push yourself and work. Yet what is God saying about our hustle? Guest: Lindsay SchottBible Passage: Genesis 2:1-3Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned Resources: True Story of the ArrestTrying: Reflections on Faith Through Infertility, Miscarriage, and Loss co-authored by Lindsay SchottWomen's Teaching Program at Lindsay's ChurchMusic: Cade Popkin MusicRecommended Resources:  Go to the extended shownotes for my recommended books, podcast episodes and more, which correlate with our conversations about Genesis 1-3 here in season 4. Lindsay Schott is a watercolorist, Bible teacher, and co-creator of the Women's Teaching Program at Stonegate Church. She has a passion for women to be equipped to know the scripture and teach it effectively to others. Lindsay's also the co-author of Trying: Reflections on Faith Through Infertility, Miscarriage, and Loss.  She had her husband, Landon, live in the Dallas area with their four children, Hannah, Ruby, Piper and Ben. You can see Lindsay's watercolor work at lschottartistry.com and see her creative journey on Instagram.Find LindsayWebsiteBook: Trying: Reflections on Faith Through Infertility, Miscarriage, and Loss.InstagramFacebookFor the full set of shownotes, including recommended resources on Genesis 1-3, and more, go here.  

This Jobs with Jodi Podcast episode.....Career Services Specialist Jodi Hammer chats with  Andrew Shannon and Robbieana Leung..... FEATURED GUESTS: Andrew Shannon is a member of the Outreach team at Georgetown University for the U.S. Department of State English Language Programs. He has worked in the field of English language education for 15 years as a teacher, trainer, and coordinator. Andrew's interests include Russian language and development in post-Soviet states. He was an English Language Fellow in Kyrgyzstan in 2014-2016 before moving to Kazakhstan where he taught high-school English for 3 years. Andrew entered the field of education as an Assistant Language Teacher on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program and then taught in North Carolina public schools as an ESL teacher prior to his English Language Fellowship. He currently works closely to support the new Virtual English Language Educator Program.Robbieana Leung  flew before she could walk. At one month old, her first plane ride foretold a life that would span the globe. Growing up on three continents, she developed a love of people, cultural exchange, and service learning, which inspired her teaching career in 2010. With an MA in Conflict Studies & Human Rights and BA in International Studies & Intercultural Communication, she has taught English learners and teachers in Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Hawaii, the Philippines and Algeria. According to the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar and Semester at Sea Alumna, to be an ESL teacher is to be a peacebuilder – and students learn best when having fun! In class, she engages minds and hearts by providing opportunities for students to learn from the world around them.As a Peace Corps Volunteer, she led her students in developing libraries and publishing a Bisaya-English children's book, “Moalboal Tales: Stories for Dreamers / Sugilanong Moalboalanon: Mga Istorya Alang Sa Mga Ngandoy.” She also implemented a Global English program on two voyages with Peace Boat, a Japan-based NGO that promotes the Sustainable Development Goals. In 2021, Robbieana joined the English Language Programs as a Virtual Fellow, where she taught Algerians learners and promoted cultural understanding. In September 2022, she looks forward to teaching in Thailand as an in-country Fellow! PODCAST HOST: Jodi Hammer is an RPCV (Ecuador, 1994–97), Job Coach, and host of the Global Reentry's Jobs with Jodi Podcast. In her role as Global Reentry Career Support Specialist with NPCA, she develops and delivers individual and group programming to foster Global Reentry's mission of providing career and transitional support to RPCVs worldwide.

With Ian entering the Gulf, we talk to the National Weather Service about what to expect.Then, a Senate study group begins hearings tomorrow to inform new policy maternal an infant health.Plus, recognizing the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program's tenth anniversary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be male or female? What does it mean to image God? And how are these two things related? The answers to these questions are found on the earliest pages of our Bible, tucked into our origin story. I'm so thankful to have my friend Kelly Needham back with us to talk through some of the most weighty questions that our culture is wrestling with. Kelly brings such wisdom and clarity to the conversation.Guest: Kelly NeedhamBible Passage: Genesis 1:26-31Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True WorkbookMentioned Resources: True Story on the RoofMusic: Cade Popkin MusicRecommended Resources:  Go to the extended shownotes for my recommended books, podcast episodes and more, which correlate with our conversations about Genesis 1-3 here in season 4. Kelly Needham hopes to convince as many people as possible that nothing compares to knowing Jesus. She teaches the Bible at her home church and co-leads a Women's Teaching Program, training women to accurately handle the word of truth. She is the author of Friendish: Reclaiming Real Friendship in a Culture of Confusion and is a frequent blogger and speaker. Kelly and her husband, Jimmy, have four children and live in the Dallas, Texas area.Friendish (Book) - Reclaiming Real Friendship in a Culture of ConfusionPurposefooled (Upcoming book) - Why Chasing Our Dreams, Finding Our Calling and Reaching for Greatness Fails Us and What We're Really Meant to Live For.Clearly (Upcoming Podcast) - IF IT'S COMPLEX, CONFUSING OR CONTROVERSIAL, IT'S COVERED HERE. Jimmy and Kelly Needham help demystify the Bible and give you the tools to get out of the fog and see God for yourself.Find KellyWebsitePodcastInstagramFacebookFor the full set of shownotes, including recommended resources on Genesis 1-3, and more, go here.  

On episode 24 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker talks with Joe and Carina, two students from her courses at Pepperdine University in the Masters in the Arts of Teaching Program, to discuss their first year of teaching. Start Class with Community Building Conversations

Liz's career has crossed all sectors, nonprofit, private, and public. She joins us to explain what the World Affairs Council does and Rock and Rich ask her some tough question about living in a global economy. Liz joined the Council with a wealth of experience in stakeholder relations, business development, program and event management, operations, and talent engagement. Her love of all things international began after undergrad during her years in the JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Program, a Japanese government program that places native English-speaking teachers in public schools across the country. This experience cemented her desire to pursue a career in the international arena. Following Liz's time in Japan, she led the international department at Relocation Today, a global mobility firm, where she headed operations, business development, client relations, and staff management of the department. After Relocation Today, she served as a consultant to Panagora, a DC-based implementing partner of USAID, and the USDA's Food for Progress Program, responsible for communications at the former and research and analysis at the latter. She holds an M.P.A. in global policy from the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School (and served on the school's alumni association board) and a B.A. in media arts from the University of South Carolina.

When somebody is being arrested, who's the person with the power? Who seems to be in control? Ordinarily, you'd think it was the guy putting the handcuffs on, right? Not the one with his hands behind his back. But when Jesus of Nazareth comes out into the open and faces hundreds of soldiers who are waiting to arrest him, it might look at first glance like he's just stepped into a trap, but I think by the end of this conversation you're going to see that—even in his arrest, Jesus was completely in control.And at the end of this episode, I'm going to invite you to live like that is true.I'm thankful that I got to sit down with my new friend Lindsay Schott to talk about The True Story of the Arrest, captured in John 18:1-11.Guest: Lindsay SchottBible Passage: John 18:1-11.Freebie:  Get your free Live Like It's True Workbook Mentioned Resources: Trying: Reflections on Faith Through Infertility, Miscarriage, and Loss.Control Girl: Lessons on Surrendering Your Burden of Control From Seven Women in the BibleGet the full-length show notes.Music: Cade Popkin MusicGuest: Lindsay SchottLindsay is a watercolorist, Bible teacher, and co-creator of the Women's Teaching Program at Stonegate Church. She has a passion for women to be equipped to know the scripture and teach it effectively to others. Lindsay's also the co-author of Trying: Reflections on Faith Through Infertility, Miscarriage, and Loss. She had her husband, Landon, live in the Dallas area with their four children, Hannah, Ruby, Piper and Ben.Find more from Lindsay:  lschottartistry.comBook: Trying: Reflections on Faith Through Infertility, Miscarriage, and Loss.InstagramFacebookDon't Miss the Retelling!We'll be back on Saturday for the retelling episode, where I'm going to focus on spotting false narratives of the world, by reading the true story found in the Bible. You won't want to miss it!Shownotes for all the resources shared can be found at shannonpopkin.com.Care to Share? Did you enjoy this episode? Please share with a friend and/or leave your review on Apple Podcasts for a chance to win a "Live Like It's True" t-shirt!You can contact me here. (I'd love to hear from you!)Get the full-length show notes here. Thanks so much for listening!GET YOUR FREE LIVE LIKE IT'S TRUE WORKBOOK

Traveling the road to better teaching with Austyn Jones as we discuss his experience with the Sunflower County Freedom Project. Links Austyn Jones' portfolio (https://sites.google.com/go.olemiss.edu/austynjonesed/home?authuser=1) Sunflower County Freedom Project (http://www.sunflowerfreedom.org/) Learning for Justice (https://www.learningforjustice.org/) Radical Equations: Civil Rights from Mississippi to the Algebra Project by Robert Moses and Charles Cobb (https://bookshop.org/a/1964/9780807031278) Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (https://www.metp.olemiss.edu) Teacher's Journey: Mile Markers on the Road to Better Teaching is sponsored by the University of Mississippi School of Education (https://education.olemiss.edu/) and is an Amidon Planet (https://amidonplanet.com/) production. For more on portfolio development at the University of Mississippi School of Education, check out Portfolio School (https://sites.google.com/go.olemiss.edu/soeportfolio/home?authuser=0). Special Guest: Austyn Jones.

September 29, 2021 | Episode 58 Shawn & Brian are joined by Dr. El Brown, Educator, Family Engagement Advocate, Mom, and Founder & CEO of KinderJam an Early Learning System. Dr. El Brown is the Founder of KinderJam and host of the podcast Straight Talk with Dr. El. She is also a faculty member in the Early Childhood Education Master of Arts in Teaching Program in the American University, in Washington DC. Early in her career, Dr. El served as an Elementary and Early Childhood educator in the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Upon her return to the US, Dr. El founded KinderJam, an Early Childhood Education care, enrichment, and training agency that has serviced young children and their families 11 countries and 16 states. Dr. El believes that families and service providers deserve to be exposed to high-quality skills and strategies needed to assist them in helping children maximize their personal potential. Above all, she is the proud mother of a 15-year-old son on the autism spectrum, affectionately known as SuperDuperYoungMan (SDYM). Website: https://www.kinderjam.com/ Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/b/300.111 — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads #justTwoDads #SpecialNeedsParenting #KinderJamEarlyLearningSystem

Traveling the road to better teaching with Hannah Farnlacher as we discuss how the instructional triangle taught her about classroom relationships. Links from the Episode Hannah Farnlacher's Portfolio (https://sites.google.com/go.olemiss.edu/hannahfarnlacher/home?authuser=0) and Instructional Triangle Artifact Page (https://sites.google.com/go.olemiss.edu/hannahfarnlacher/artifacts/instructional-triangle?authuser=0) Mississippi Excelence in Teaching Program (https://www.metp.olemiss.edu/) Amidon Planet Podcast: E012 Visiting Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood with Ann Monroe (https://amidonplanet.com/episode12/) Teaching Problems and the Problems of Teaching by Magdelene Lampert (https://amidonplanet.com/episode9/) John Dewey's Pedagogic Creed (http://dewey.pragmatism.org/creed.htm) Teacher's Journey: Mile Markers on the Road to Better Teaching is sponsored by the University of Mississippi School of Education (https://education.olemiss.edu/) and is an Amidon Planet (https://amidonplanet.com/) production. For more on portfolio development at the University of Mississippi School of Education, check out Portfolio School (https://sites.google.com/go.olemiss.edu/soeportfolio/home?authuser=0). Special Guest: Hannah Farnlacher.

We are so excited to present an interview with Denisha Jones the Director of the Art of Teaching Program at Sarah Lawrence College. She is a former kindergarten teacher and preschool director who spent the past 16 years in teacher education. Denisha is an education justice advocate and activist. She serves as the Co-Director for Defending the Early Years, Inc, and is the Assistant Executive Director for the Badass Teachers Association. Since 2017, she served on the steering committee for the national Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. In 2020 she joined the organizing committee for Unite to Save Our Schools. Her first co-edited book, Black Lives Matter at School: An Uprising for Educational Justice, was published in December 2020 by Haymarket Books.

Clarice Jackson is the founder of Voice Advocacy Center in Omaha NE where she serves as the Executive Director of the Literacy and Dyslexia Screening and Teaching Program. She also serves as a Councilwoman for The Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy County. She is a sought-after national presenter on the topics of dyslexia, black literacy matters and special education advocacy. She wrote a national resolution on dyslexia as the NAACP Ed Chair in 2014 and uses her platform to change the narrative surrounding literacy. –1. Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 2. JFA Associates/The Institute study -The Impact of Ignoring Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities inthe Criminal Justice System: What We Know and Need to Know3. Prevalence of dyslexia among Texas prison inmates4. PEIMS Standard Reports | Texas Education Agency5. NAEP Nations Report Card - Interpreting NAEP Reading Results (ed.gov)Learning Ally: www.learningally.org 3 Dudes Design: https://3dudesdesign.com/Learning Ally Demohttps://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/Schedule-DemoTexas Education Association Partnershiphttps://learningally.org/Solutions.../school-grants/TexasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

In this episode I reflect on my remote and hybrid teaching for the first three quarters of the year. I also share a teaching tool/program that has worked wonders for engagement and student motivation. This is a work created by Anthony K. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teaching-remotely/support

We know it takes a village to raise a child.  But who is in your own personal village?  Better yet, who is in your tribe? Dr. El Brown, from the Straight Talk Podcast with Dr. El, tells us the difference between a tribe and village, and who we should allow in them.  It's a fun and informative episode. Join us.Dr. El’s Bio Dr. El Brown is the Founder of KinderJam and host of the podcast Straight Talk with Dr. El. She is also a faculty member in the Early Childhood Education Master of Arts in Teaching Program in the American University, School of Education, in Washington DC. Dr. El began her career as an Early Childhood educator in Atlanta Public Schools (APS). After which, she relocated to Asia and taught 2nd grade in Japan and South Korea with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Upon her return to the United States, Dr. El founded KinderJam, which grew to serve Military and State Department Families in 11 countries and 16 states. The program was founded in response to Dr. El’s experience as a mother parenting a young child with disabilities and its purpose was to promote Early Intervention and Family Engagement in military communities. To further develop KinderJam and ensure the professional integrity of the program, she earned an M.S. in Early Childhood Education. Later, Dr. El earned her Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education with a secondary emphasis on Educational Psychology from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Dr. El's current research focuses on reconceptualizing what it means to support families of young children with disabilities within the military community. Presently, Dr. El operates a preschool for Fairfax County and provides training in the areas of Family Engagement, Family Support, and Cultural Competence to service providers, who work and interact with young children and their families. Dr. El has authored two books and created music and curriculum for young children. But above all, she is the proud mother of a 13-year-old son on the autism spectrum, affectionately known as SuperDuperYoungMan (SDYM).Articles about tribe/friendshiphttps://www.meridian-counseling.com/blog/2018/6/21/friendship-finding-your-tribehttps://aleteia.org/2017/03/14/the-8-types-of-women-you-absolutely-need-in-your-friend-tribe/https://www.heruniqueglow.com/blog/the-value-of-your-tribe-how-to-find-onehttps://www.wellandgood.com/types-of-friendships/ Don't forget to rate/review and subscribe!! Have a question or topic you want us to talk about? We want to hear from you!!Twitter: @girrrlpodcastInstagram: @girrrlpodcastFacebook: @girrrlpodcastEmail us: Talk2Us@girrrlpodcast.com            

Today's podcast focuses on The Black Lives Matter Movement and how the it is leading to bringing BLM curriculum to all schools. We talk about the Thirteen Principles of the Movement for Black Lives into child-friendly language, in order to support classroom teachers beginning this work.The conversation is with national and NYC Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action Action steering committee members Denisha Jones, Laleña Garcia and Martin Urback Denisha Jones is the Director of the Art of Teaching Program at Sarah Lawrence College. She began her career in education as a kindergarten and preschool teacher and a preschool director before spending the last 16 years in teacher education. Currently she serves as co-director for Defending the Early Years, assistant executive director for the Badass Teacher's Association, and is a member of the national and NYC Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action Action steering committees. Laleña Garcia is a kindergarten teacher living in Brooklyn and teaching in Manhattan. A graduate of Yale University (BA, History)  she just finished her twentieth year of teaching in New York City. In 2018, Laleña helped organize NYC’s first year of participation in the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action, and created a document translating the Thirteen Principles of the Movement for Black Lives into child-friendly language, in order to support classroom teachers beginning this work.  She’s brought this work to local schools and community organizations, as well as to national conferences.  Laleña also works for the Early Childhood Professional Development Institute as a Gender and Sexuality Trainer, helping early childhood professionals and families to create expansive and supportive understandings of gender, sexuality, and family structure. Martin Urbach is a Bolivian immigrant, music educator, youth organizer and activist based in Brooklyn, NY. He Teaches music and coordinates the youth led Restorative Justice program  at Harvest Collegiate High School in New York City. He loves boojee coffee, chocolate chip cookies, al kinds of drums and ramen. Martin can be found on soso la media @liberationdrums Here are some helpful links! National website: www.blacklivesmatteratschool.com  National Twitter: @BLMAtSchool National email: blacklivesmatteratschool2@gmail.com  New York City BLM At School Link Our website: https://blmedu.wordpress.com/ Buy T-shirts and stickers: https://teespring.com/stores/blmeduny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLMEdu/ Twitter: @blm_edu_nyc Instagram: @blm_edu_ny    

In today's episode, Dr. Brown sits down with his students to talk about college professors. How do they compare to high school teachers? Are they empathetic to the needs of today's college students? And... can they teach? Listen to find out! Notes: - This episode inspired Dr. Brown to continue his study of pedagogy more deeply, complete a Masters in Teaching Program, and get an additional certification as a High School Teacher! No, that's not a typo. Pretty cool, huh... how students can inspire the professional development of the professor! For more information on Dr. Brown's journey as an educator, check out the following link: https://www.ericbrownphd.com/ - freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…_For_Podcasts/ “Let’s Start at the Beginning” & “Glass Android”

A look at how the teaching staff at St Joseph's are incorporating the BETTER teaching program in their classrooms.

First Draft Episode #208: David Yoon David Yoon, debut author of Frankly in Love, talks about how writing a rom-com turned into writing about his greatest fears; portraying aspirational male friendships; and working to be able to write from a place of unconditional love. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode The term “latchkey kid” refers to a child who returns from school to an empty home, or a child who is often left at home with little parental supervision, because their parent or parents are away at work. David was reading Stephen King at an early age, as well as The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway and Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence were some of the books David read at an early age, at his dad’s behest David is married to fellow YA author, Nicola Yoon, writer of New York Times bestselling books Everything Everything and The Sun is Also a Star (listen to her episode of First Draft here) BTS is the only Kpop David knows The TV show VEEP can be mean-spirited, but it’s so good at it that people still love it David did the JET Program, the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, for three years after college David and Nicola both attended Emerson college to get their MFA David was channeling Haruki Murakami (author of Norwegian Wood and Kafka on the Shore) in that program, and Nicola was channeling Ann Beattie (author of Chilly Scenes of Winter and Walks With Men) David was in the Emerson MFA program with Gregg Rosenblum author of the Revolution 19 series I share my fav quote from Leigh Bardugo, New York Times bestselling author of the books in the Grishaverse, including the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, and the King of Scars duology, as well as author of forthcoming adult novel, Ninth House (listen to her episodes of First Draft here and here)   The addictions of writers like Truman Capote and Gertrude Stein are often romanticized. In Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert tackles the masculine language of pain and suffering surrounding art, dispelling the myth that writers need those things to be creative When David watched Frozen, he wanted to know what happened with the parents   David’s favorite advice is from Margaret Atwood: “Read, read, read. Write, write, write.” He adds: Go to therapy. I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. You can also email the podcast at firstdraftwithsarahenni@gmail.com.    Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

Interview with Alex V. Levin, MD, MHSc, author of Association of Preoperative Disclosure of Resident Roles With Informed Consent for Cataract Surgery in a Teaching Program

Interview with Alex V. Levin, MD, MHSc, author of Association of Preoperative Disclosure of Resident Roles With Informed Consent for Cataract Surgery in a Teaching Program

Japan imports a variety of essentials for modern living, including native English speakers to teach them the language. Some actually arrive into Narita or Haneda Airport with the proper credentials for the job, while others may only be searching for a unique adventure in a foreign land for one or two years. What are the realities that they all end up facing on the job, and what drew Jon and our podcast hosts into staying in Japan, specifically Sapporo, for much longer than they originally intended? Listen now for a very entertaining take on the notorious career of English teaching in Japan!Support the podcast by making a donation.Conversation highlights:Ben encounters a guy bedazzled by how long some people stay in JapanThe Yosakoi Soran Festival that takes place in June in SapporoThe addiction to the Hokkaido lifestyleLiving overseas in a country like Japan is a great resume boosterWhat was Jon’s original intention for coming to Japan?Why is there a stigma attached to teaching English?What are the basic requirements for teaching English in Japan?Ben and Jon disagree on whether the majority of English teachers enjoy their jobThe very gratifying lifestyle that teaching English allowsThe frustrations that experienced teachers may face when teaching English in JapanWhich job feels more meaningful: teaching in conversation schools or public schools?Burke compares his experience on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program to that of teaching in a large conversation schoolWhy do schools in Japan prefer to hire teachers with little experience?Comparing the large conversation schools during the English boom to todayThe negative effect of teachers with little commitment to the JobA famous comic strip in Japan, Charisma Man, which humorously captures the celebrity status that foreign men often enjoy in JapanHow did Jon become an English teacher in the US?How did Jon find teaching in the very same high school he attended as a teenager?How do the attitudes of students in the US compare with their Japanese counterparts?Ben explains why he enjoys being a teacher, and also the best level of students to teachA video filmed by students in Japan that illustrates very well the level of respect that teachers in Japan command in their schoolsJon tells his own story of having to discipline a model student to ensure other students understood what type of behavior is acceptableThe best way to avoid the risk of losing work as a university teacherBen explains his professional background, which is completely unrelated to education The best large conversation school to work for, and some of the bizarre training programs at other conversations schoolsEven though Japanese teachers definitely have struggles at work, they seem to have a much better situation than teachers overseas - more respect, better pay, and tame students. However, if you are looking for the best avenue to enjoy a cruisy lifestyle, few careers can beat teaching English in Japan as a foreigner. To learn about our podcasters’ and Jon’s experience, the good and the bad, and also some advice they have for people considering a career as an English teacher in Japan, listen now!Website:http://podcast.voicesinjapan.comFollow us and check out our other content:https://twitter.com/voicesinjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/voicesinjapan/https://www.instagram.com/voicesinjapan/Get

Are mandatory math tests for all teachers in Ontario a good idea? Scott Radley talks to Mary Reid, of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, to find out if this is a productive route to take. And why are EQUA scores down? Guest: Mary Reid, Assistant Professor with the University of Toronto , Elementary Coordinator in the Master of Teaching Program at the Ontario institute for Education Studies - Scott reads the strange rules a new mother must follow in the maternity ward of a North Carolina hospital in 1968. Some of these will make you laugh, some will questions. - A new study focused on 195 countries, from 1990 – 2017, shows that bad diets have a larger impact mortality around the world than you would expect. Scott is joined by Professor Stuart Phillips, of McMaster University, to discuss the findings and what people can do with this information. Guest: Stuart Phillips, Director of the McMaster Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Research

Octaviano Merecias-Cuevas hails from Portland, Oregon. He is a spoken word artist, visual storyteller, and tri-lingual writer. Octaviano has presented and published his work in Mexico and the US. He writes in Mixteco, Spanish and English about contemporary issues affecting/shaping the Latino/Xicano/Hispanic/Indigenous experience in the US.  Octaviano is also a motivational speaker, photographic artist, and educator, who works with a socially-engaged and social-emotional brain-targeted practices facilitating workshops, talks, discussion, forums, conferences, collaboratories with groups in the US and abroad. Octaviano spends most of his free time, volunteering as a mentor, participant or advisor in commissions, boards, campaigns and organizations that represent values of unity, healing, diversity, equity, inclusion, arts, culture and belonging. Mr. Merecias-Cuevas utilizes the latest research information on cognitive-behavioral neuroscience to inform and complement the deliverance of his interactive and multilingual presentations. Octaviano holds a Master’s Degree from the School of Language, Culture & Society at Oregon State University and is currently pursuing a professional graduate certificate at Johns Hopkins University in the Mind, Brain and Teaching Program.

Danielle Arsenault is a passionate Raw Food Chef and Educator. She has received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Drama Education and a post-grad degree from the Masters of Teaching Program both from the University of Calgary, a Living Foods Lifestyle Education Certification from the Ann Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico, a Raw Food Educator Certificate from the Raw Foundation Culinary Arts Institute in Vancouver, a certificate in Permaculture Design from Sadhana Forest in Haiti and is also certified as a Colon Hydrotherapist. She is the author of 5 plant-based cookbooks and her most recent book, Heal and Ignite, was published in 2017. With these under her belt, her professional career includes a stint as professor at Pacific Rim College in Victoria who created and developed several plant-based nutrition courses there, a Raw Food Chef and Nutrition Consultant at Aqua Wellness Resort in Nicaragua, a TV Show Host and Keynote Speaker. Her TEDx Talk, “The Power of Plants” has over 25,000 views on YouTube. She often holds Yoga Retreats where she partners with Certified Yoga Instructors and caters the food during the retreat. She is also a contributor to several popular health blogs, including youngandraw.com, healingthebody.ca, elephant journal, zhou nutrition and earth therapy as well as regular contributor to the popular Canadian fitness and running magazine, Impact magazine.   Find Danielle:  Website: http://pachavega.com   Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/pachavegaliving   Instagram feed: http://instagram.com/pachavega   Twitter: http://twitter.com/pachavegaliving   One on One Coaching:  Do you want to weave together your inner passions and have them reflected in your outer world? Are you feeling stuck in life and need a boast? Do you just need someone to help you take the next step?   Sign up for your free Life Alignment and Confidence Coaching Session  Http://dirtinyourskirt.com/coaching       Show Supported by:  Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order   Groove Life – www.groovelife.com Use Code: DIYS10 to save 10% on your order   Find all the Dirt in Your Skirt Partners Here.     Full Shownotes:   http://dirtinyourskirt.com/podcast/danielle-arsenault/ Join the Facebook Group:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/tribe Support the Show: http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/support   

This "How I Broke Into" interview is filled with stories of courage and self-discovery, and provides tremendous insight into how a global brand can result from the initial efforts of one person’s decision to forge a new path. Here are notes from the show: Jill's love of yoga and fitness began early on. She has a love/hate relationship with business--she grew up in a solar community and her family's business was solar. She worked in the family business from a young age. As a child, Jill was on the standard American diet, was overweight, teased, scrutinized. She discovered Jane Fonda's Workout and Raquel Welch's Yoga Program (Total Beauty and Fitness). She discovered how important a teacher, even one on video, is. But she overdid t with the videos and became anorexic. We discussed "The Best Little Girl in the World" (1981) with Jennifer Jason Leigh (I wrongly said it starred Ally Sheedy). Anorexia/Bulimia is the #1 cause of death in teenage girls. For Jill, falling in love led to a path to self-love. She started studying shiatsu while attending Northwestern University, and this led to healing. The Coregeous Ball is part of her product line; it's a soft, grippy pliable ball meant for self-healing. She never planned to teach. But she was inspired by her mentor Glenn Black at the Omega Institute. Shortly before 9/11, she decided to explore teaching. She enrolled in the 200 hour Teaching Program for yoga. She felt inhibited by the rigidity of the teaching program's failure to take time for body and tissue sense. She started to change the way she taught. Jill became known for her lateral abdominal churning--Nauli Kriya--and had an 8 page spread in Yoga Journal. Her mother worked for JetBlue, which has a family program of flights all over the U.S. Jill offered to fly to yoga studios all over the country. "I had balls. And now I have a ball products business." She does compassionate cadaver labs with Gil Hedley so movement educators can see the anatomy on the inside. Yoga Tune Up does not stay in the yoga space. Center for Pain Rehabilitation - Mitchell Prywes, MD, Danbury, CT Hospitals are finally embracing all parts of well-being. Tune Up Fitness has 500 teachers worldwide. Jill's husband Robetr is a serial entrepreneur. 6 months into dating, he came to a 3 hour core workshop and couldn't believe how fast it flew by. He said, "We need to bottle this." The collapse of her mother and step-father's business made Jill reticent to build a business. She licenses materials and products globally. The Roll Model is being translated into other languages. "Self care health care." She has shared perspective with Dr. Kelly Starrett, best-selling author Becoming a Supple Leopard and Katy Bowman, author of Move Your DNA. She doesn't quite feel like she's arrived yet. We discussed the school system and deskbound kids. She recommended Starrett's Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World.  I mentioned how much I enjoyed Starrett's appearance in 30 Days of Genius on Creative Live, in which he mentioned Jill. She did programs on breath, fascia, and pre-natal fitness for Creative Live. "We met at a time when all of us were trying to reach people." Robert is her business backbone, loves building businesses. It's scary to go along with new initiatives. Jill knew, in writing her first book, that she need to capture the soft-tissue soft tool market, so she did The Roll Model instead of a book on breath. That will be her second book. She has become known as a go-to expert in the field of fascia. She is impressed with Wim Hof's breathing method. Her daily practice involves soft tissue self-care, walking, range-of-motion exercises. Josh Landis is a strength and conditioning coach that has been helpful. Web sites include YogaTuneUp.com and TuneUpFitness.com. Subscribe to "How I Broke Into" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, I Heart Radio, or Google.

Professor Emily Metzgar of Indiana University joins Professor Guy Golan of Syracuse University to discuss her research on the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET Program) and its many implications towards Japanese public diplomacy. The podcast was recorded during the 2015 conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)in San Francisco. You can follow Dr. Metzgar on her Twitter account (@emilym123) and read more about her on her website.

This week’s featured farmers are Jonah Vitale-Wolff and Leah Penniman. Leah Penniman is an educator, farmer, and food justice activist from Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, NY. She is committed to dismantling the oppressive structures that misguide our food system, reconnecting marginalized communities to land, and upholding our responsibility to steward the land the nourishes us. In her dual capacity as a public secondary school science teacher and as a farm educator, Leah joyfully and reverently connects learners to the intricate miracle that is this living planet and to their own power as agents of positive change in the community. In recognition of the truth that food sovereignty is a global struggle, Leah is also a core collective member of Ayiti Resurrect, and coordinates an ongoing reforestation and sustainability project with farmers in Haiti, her ancestral homeland. Leah’s work as an educator has been recognized nationally by the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program, the Teaching Channel, New Technology Network, College Board, National Science Teachers Association, Edutopia, Center for Whole Communities, and Rethinking Schools. Jonah Vitale-Wolff is a farmer activist educator from Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, NY. He is committed to creating relevant and effective alternatives to the oppressive structures that result in gaping disparities in our food systems and larger communities. In his role as operations manager as Soul Fire, Jonah gets to exercise his love for land, community, and spirit through growing food for his communities of Albany and Troy, NY, organizing around building a just food system, facilitating workshops, teaching young people, and training the next inspired farmer activists. Jonah’s work holds central the profound ways in which the sacred connection to land creates a powerful vessel for social change and personal transformation. In addition to being a farmer, Jonah is also a proud dad, partner and dancer. “There are so many ways that I feel this work is important for the liberation of our people. It’s not jut bout the food and the land but for sovereignty for all people.” [05:00] –Leah Penniman on Greenhorns Radio

This edition features a story about how the Republic of Korea 10th Fighter Wing recognized several 652-88 Soldiers who participated in the English Teaching Program.