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In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson explore the journey that is Lent. Moving through the season, they unpack the theology of the season, it's rites and rituals. They discuss Lent's focus on renewal of Baptism at Easter and how we prepare for that through our Lenten observances.

Host Beth White first spends time talking to the Director of Divine Worship, Todd Williamson, about the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) and then Beth has a conversation with the Director of the Global Mission Office, Megan Mio, about World Mission.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website says Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting. We are called not only to abstain from luxuries during Lent, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will more faithfully. We recall the waters of baptism in which we were also baptized into Christ's death, died to sin and evil, and began new life in Christ. Joining us for today's program to talk about the liturgies of Lent is Todd Williamson, Director of the Office for Divine Worship.

In this broadcast, hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss the Lenten period of Purification and Enlightenment for those who are part of the RICA Process – the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. They talk about the periods of conversion, the Rites that are celebrated, and in particular they discuss the Rites of Election: the diocesan celebrations for those who will be baptized, confirmed and receive the Eucharist at this year's Easter Vigil.

This broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy aired during the Octave of Christmas – the Wednesday after Christmas. Co-hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson spend the hour discussing the Christmas Season beginning with the Octave, through the Epiphany to the Baptism of the Lord. They explore the theology, the liturgies and the music that mark the celebration of the Nativity.

Todd Williamson and Timothy Johnston break open the Season of Advent and the new Liturgical year.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Todd Williamson with the Office for Divine Worshop spends time talking to Fr. Greg and Mark about All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

Three important days in the life of the Church are the topic for this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy: The Day for Prayer for Peace in the World, All Saints, and All Souls Day. Pope Francis has called to world to unite itself in prayer, October 27th, in order to pray for Peace in the face of the wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson explore this day as well as the celebrations of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

How do we as Catholics mark our time? In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, co-hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss liturgical time and the liturgical year. They explore the Liturgy of the Hours as that which orders our day, Sunday, the Lord's Day, as that which orders our week, and the liturgical seasons that order our year. In doing so they discuss Autumn Ordinary Time, as the current Liturgical Year begins to wane.

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss the rites that prepare us to enter into various parts of the celebration of the Mass. They explore the rites that prepare us at the very beginning of Mass to enter into the great Mystery of the Liturgy – the Penitential Act and the Rite for the Blessing and Sprinkling of Water. They also spend time unpacking the rites that prepare us to specifically enter into the Liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass.

July is traditionally known as the Month of the Precious Blood. In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss the Precious Blood of Christ. They explore not only the Eucharistic Theology,  but also the liturgical dynamic of sharing in the Precious Blood and Communion from the chalice.

In this segment of Focus on the Liturgy Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson talk about various aspects of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. They explore the Eucharist as Memorial, the Eucharist as Self-Offering, Eucharist as Call to Mission, and Eucharist as the Source and Summit of our Christian life.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Sports are filled with liturgical actions and rituals. Watch any sporting event from beginning to end, in-person or on-screen, and there is clearly a liturgy, or ordered structure to the event that is filled with rite and ceremony. It is part of what makes sporting events meaningful, memorable, and participatory. Joining us today to talk about parallels between sports and religion is Todd Williamson.

Co-hosts Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson spend time breaking down the Solemnities of The Ascension of the Lord and Pentecost

Broadcast in the third week of Easter, in this edition of Focus on the Liturgy, Timothy Johnston, Danielle Noe and Todd Williamson explore the many facets of the Season. If all of Lent was to prepare us to renew our baptism at Easter, what does it mean then to live as one whose baptism has been renewed? The symbols of Easter, its liturgies, the texts of the Easter Masses and especially the Scriptures that are proclaimed all give us direction and guidance as to how we are to be in the world as disciples of Jesus.

Host Beth White spends time talking to the Director of Divine Worship, Todd Williamson, about Encountering Christ in the Liturgy in this great season of Easter.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. As we enter into the Great Season of Easter, we have the director of the Office for Divine Worship and self-proclaimed “Liturgy Geek”, Todd Williamson, joining us to take a deep dive into just what makes the season of Easter so great!

In this episode of Focus on the Liturgy, hosts Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson explore the liturgies of the Sacred Triduum – Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. They discuss the Mass of the Lord's Supper (Holy Thursday), the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion (Good Friday) and the Great Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday), looking at the key moments of each liturgy, the readings and the various rites by which we are immersed into the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ.

This broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy airs on Ash Wednesday – the start of the great season of Lent! Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson spend the hour breaking open the theology of this season, its liturgies and its spirituality. In addition, they discuss the Revised Order of Penance, a new translation of the ritual texts for the Sacrament of Penance / Reconciliation.

In today's episode, Jim sits down with Head of Corporate Communications, Todd Williamson. Todd discusses the invaluable lessons he has learned throughout his career as well as parenthood.

In parishes all over the world, initiation ministers are in the final weeks of preparing for Lent, the period of Purification and Enlightenment for those who are in the process of conversion. These people, who have been accompanied by their parishes in this process of conversion, and who have been formed and molded by the community of faith, will be baptized into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ at the Easter Vigil. Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss and explore the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) in this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy.

This broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy airs right in the middle of the Christmas Octave! Hosts Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss the Christmas Season, its Feasts and its traditions. They unpack the theology and the spirituality of the season and talk about how these are reflected in the liturgies, music and traditions of Christmas.

In Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter he addresses the “art of celebrating” – the ars celebrandi, in Latin. He writes that celebrating the Liturgy is an art, and that all of us need to master that art. In other words, we don't mindlessly “go through the motions” of the Liturgy. Rather, we are called to enter into the liturgy with full conscientiousness and awareness. Hosts Timothy Johnston, Danielle Noe and Todd Williamson discuss and explore the “art of celebrating the Liturgy.”

I have a story to tell. It's story of becoming a Mega Legend..... In Cigars! First off..... the AUDACITY and BALLS it takes to name your new Cigar Brand "Mega Legend?" My initial reaction was wow, that's a bold name! But then, I had the cigar and I'm not going to lie, it had me at "1st Puff". A incredibly creamy smoke, with a slight pepper hint with some complexities that are hard for my evolving pallet to nail but let's jut say that I could not put it down and enjoyed this stick all the way down to the point at which my fingers could no longer stand the heat! I then commenced to getting to know Jon Bateman and Todd Williamson, the founders of Mega Legend Cigar and quickly learned that they also have the tenacity, the smarts and the passion to live up to their name. Their brand and their smoke is about as consistent as they come and I can't wait to witness the journey;  please join me in congratulating them on their recent launch!Check out the stick and check out the latest Puff, Sip, Chat Episode featuring Mega Legend Cigars!Episode Content00:00 Introducing Jon and Todd01:10 StickMan One Introduction05:00 Knowing the Right People07:00 On their Partnership in Business08:00 What it takes to make your business grow?15:40 How Jon learned about Cigars?20:00 Jon's Family Legacy of Entrepreneurship23: 55 Todd's Journey into leading the Sales and Marketing 27:00 Participating in the 2022 Atlanta Cigar Experience34:00 Making the time and Money InvestmentHelp us to continue to make great content! Your donations are truly appreciated! - Puff, Sip, Chat Swag Available at: https://www.puffsipchat.com/- CashApp - $thestickmen- PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/donate hosted_button_id=3J2PBSCZDTFE6Puff, Sip, Chat is hosted by Reggie Kimble (aka StickMan #1) and Co-host Sean Simpson (aka StickMan Simp). What makes us unique is that we cover the Cigar and Whiskey scene in our neighborhoods across the globe. Look out for our Whiskey Reviews, Cigar Reviews and Interviews with the cigar lifestyle influencers that make what we do so much fun! Our motto is to always "Puff, Sip, Chat ... Repeat"Support the show

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson continue discussion on Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter, Desiderio Desideravi. In this letter, the Pope emphasizes the importance in liturgy of symbols and symbolic action and symbolic language. Timothy and Todd explore this emphasis and how important it is for the encounter with Jesus that is at the heart of every Mass.

In our continuing exploration of Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter, Desiderio Desideravi, this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy looks at the connection that the Liturgy has to Creation. Pope Francis writes at length of how God uses the very things of his own creation to meet us, to encounter us and to transform us in the liturgy and the sacraments. Hosts Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss this theme of the Letter which was issued on June 29, 2022.

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, Danielle Noe and Todd Williamson continue delving into Desiderio Desideravi – On the Liturgical Formation of the People of God, Pope Francis' most recent Apostolic Letter. This month they explore the theme of the Liturgy as the premier way that we encounter Jesus, who longs to eat with us at the Eucharist. They also discuss Pope Francis' reflection on the importance of Baptism as that which allows us to participate in the Liturgy, “the Christian celebration.” Introduced in last month's show, future broadcasts of Focus on the Liturgy will continue to explore the themes and nuances of Pope Francis' letter.

On the Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul, June 29th, Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Letter, Desiderio Desideravi, On the Liturgical Formation of the People of God. He writes to all the faithful and addresses such themes as Jesus' deepest desire to share the Passover meal with each of us; the Father, Son and Holy Spirit's profound love for us, and how God encounters us in a most unique and powerful way in the Liturgy and in the Sacraments. Todd Williamson, Danielle Noe and Timothy Johnston discuss this document and give an overall introduction to it.

The National Eucharistic Revival began on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord/Corpus Christi. This broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy aired just days after this beginning. Cohosts Danielle Noe and Todd Williamson discuss the Revival – particularly the role of the Eucharistic Liturgy and it's relationship to the Revival. The celebration of the Eucharist is, the Church says in its documents, the Source and the Summit of the Christian Life; how then is it the foundation of the Revival and the Missionary Spirit the Revival is meant to renew in the Church?

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss the culminating celebrations of the Ascension of the Lord and Pentecost. Each of these Solemnities lead us into a deeper understanding of the Easter Season and what it calls us to as disciples of Jesus. Toward the end of the show they also touch on the Eucharistic Revival and the celebration of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord.

In the Second Week of Easter, this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy explores this Great Season, this “Week of Weeks,” this 50-day Feast! Co hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss and break open the liturgies, Mass texts and readings of the season which give us direction on how to live, now that we have renewed our baptism at Easter.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. On March 25, 2022, Pope Francis consecrated Russia to the Immaculate Heart alongside Ukraine, with both countries explicitly mentioned, amid the Russo-Ukrainian War. Joining us to talk about this consecration is the director of the Office for Divine Worship, Todd Williamson.

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson address the call of Pope Francis to pray personally and publicly for peace in Ukraine. Timothy and Todd look at the rich collection of prayers, Masses and scripture that speak to the sad human experience of war, exile, and civil disturbance. In a special way, they look ahead to Holy Week in this time of war and suffering in the world.

In this episode of Focus on the Liturgy, Danelle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson talk about the great season of Lent. They break open the theology and spirituality of the season, discuss the liturgies we celebrate during it, and explore the whole role and purpose of Lent.

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, co-hosts Timothy Johnston, Danielle Noe and Todd Williamson talk about the importance of Sunday as the The Day for the Body of Christ to gather, around the Altar and Ambo of the Lord, and celebrate the Lord's Supper. They will explore Dies Domini, St. John Paul II's great exhortation on Sunday in the life of every Christian. Toward the end, they also squeeze in a discussion on the Orders of Blessings in the Ordinary Time of our sacramental lives.

Join Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic in their conversation with two well-known figures in the Archdiocese of Chicago—Father Larry Sullivan, Director of the Archdiocese Cemetery System, and Todd Williamson, Director of the Archdiocese Office for Divine Worship. The four conversation partners offer ideas about how to honor our dead and pray throughout the month of November. Family-friendly tips on how to revere our past and pray in the present and how to bring children into this process were discussed. Also, our two guests brought to light some of the highlights of what the Archdiocese's cemetery system has to offer all of us.

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, cohosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson address these last weeks of Ordinary Time. As the liturgical year winds down, Timothy and Todd talk about the Last Times, the Return of Christ in Glory and in particular, the great Feasts of All Saints, All Souls and Christ, the King of the Universe.

Todd Williamson, the director of the Office for Divine Worship, joins us to talk about a couple of upcoming Archdiocesan celebrations.

Todd Williamson,  is a Senior Vice president at SKDK (Public Affairs Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019.)  Prior to joining SKDK, Todd worked at Berlin Global Advisors, where he advised companies on reputational risk, international trade, and foreign direct investment. He was also a columnist for the Berlin Policy Journal's “Red Herring & Black Swan” section. In this episode, Todd drops his cheat codes on how to break into the international media relations world, build relationships within your workplace, maintain balance and authenticity in your personal and professional lives and ultimately thrive!

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, co-hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss the life-giving season of Easter. Particularly they focus on the baptismal character of Easter and having just renewed our baptism at the Easter Vigil or on Easter Sunday. Together they explore the theology of the season by breaking open the liturgies, readings and celebrations that make up this 50-day Feast.

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy co-hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss the liturgies and rites of Holy Week. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday they explore the theology and spirituality of the these holiest of days for us as Christians. They give special attention to the liturgies of the Triduum – Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday.

Todd Williamson leads a discussion about the reopening of our churches for public Mass. St. Joseph parish in Libertyville hosts “drive-in Mass” for senior citizens and those with compromised immune systems. Dr. Mary Amore talks about what Mayslake Ministries is doing during the pandemic. And Vicki Quade hosts a virtual Christmas Bingo: Summer Edition with proceeds benefitting the Daughters of St. Paul.

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Todd Williamson, director of the Office for Divine Worshop, about the reopening of our churches for public mass.

Co-hosts of our Voice of Charity program, Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy, discussed the challenges and beauty found in the special ministry of anointing the sick during the COVID-19 pandemic with Fr. Wayne Watts. Todd Williamson and Timothy Johnston talked about the last days of the Easter Season on Focus on the Liturgy. And on Catholic Chicago, co-hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi welcomed Fr. Richard Fragomeni to the program.

Catholic Conference of Illinois Executive Director Bob Gilligan talks with registered nurse Jennifer Junis about an important partnership during the COVID-19 crisis. Co-hosts of our Voice of Charity program, Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy, visit with a couple of guests about how Catholic Charities is responding to the needs of its client needs during these challenging times. Focus on the Liturgy co-hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss how Catholics can experience the richness of the Easter Season despite stay at home orders. And Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and co-host Mark Teresi talk with Dr. Edward Gordon about pandemics, epidemics and the Church.

Broadcasted during the Second Week of the Glorious Season of Easter, this edition of Focus on the Liturgy centers on the theology and spirituality of the season. Co-hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson talk about the Triduum in the time of Covid-19 and how, even under a stay-at-home order, Catholics can touch into the rich profundity of this Season of New Life.

Todd Williamson, Director of the Office for Divine Worship, joins Host Beth White to discuss the cancellation of liturgical celebrations, and how we can stay together in prayer even as we are asked to “social distance.” Todd reminds listeners that we are indeed the Body of Christ and shares ways we can connect through the Sunday Mass from Holy Name Cathedral and daily Mass offered at St. James Chapel at the Quigley Center (Online Masses). Gathering together with your family in your home or through one of several virtual gathering tools (Zoom, Teams, Facetime, etc.) or simply by phone, we can continue to pray together. Look for Lenten Resources and other timely tools to help you pray on www.archchicago.org.

Host Mark Teresi talks to the Director of Divine Worship, Todd Williamson. Todd briefly talks about the current directives from the local Catholic Church in response to the spread of Covid-19. Then Todd and Mark switch gears and spend time talking about the season of Lent.

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz gets into the Lenten spirit by talking with two men who are in charge of fish fries at local parishes. Fr. Greg keeps the Lenten theme going by visiting with Brian Brach of the Radio-TV office about Lenten reflections that are available via social media. Marie Jochum and Michael Bare of Catholic Charities visit with Alessandro DiSanto, an active member of Catholic Charities Junior Board and co-founder of Hallow, currently the most popular Catholic app in the nation. Focus on the Liturgy co-hosts Todd Williamson and Timothy Johnston engage in a timely discussion on the theology and spirituality that guide us during Lent. Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi invite Mark Schmeltzer into the studio to discuss Mercy Home for Boys and Girls’ annual March for Kids. And Fr. Greg and Mark talk with Josh Goralski, founder and CEO of Unlocking Communities.

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Catholic Schools superintendent Dr. Jim Rigg discuss the upcoming Annual African American heritage prayer service with Shaka Rawls, Dr. Denise Spells and Felicia Horton. Fr. Greg and Dr. Jim also talk to a nationally recognized teacher from St. Hilary School. Voice of Charity co-hosts Marie Jochum and Michael Bare welcome Debra Davis and Toyia Baker into the studio to discuss clothing programs at Catholic Charities. Clarissa Aljentera sits down with Todd Williamson and Wendy Silhavey to discuss the spiritual journey of RCIA catechumens during Lent. Fr. Greg and Mark Teresi wrap up the broadcast week with the importance of archives in the parishes, and the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal.

Todd Williamson from "the boys from speedy" syndicate will fly from Perth to Melbourne tonight to go to the meeting at Buchan tomorrow after listening on the app this morning.

Catholic Conference of Illinois Executive Director Bob Gilligan talks with Jill Rauh from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops about an initiative for the 2020 election year. Bob Gilligan also interviews State Representative La Shawn Ford about a bill that would limit the use of solitary confinement in state prisons. Voice of Charity co-hosts Marie Jochum and Michael Bare and their guests discuss how Catholic Charities benefits from the First Look for Charity preview night at the Chicago Auto Show. Focus on the Liturgy co-hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson explore the Introductory Rites of the Catholic Mass. And Catholic Chicago host Mark Teresi visits with Patrice Touhy and Phil Loftus about their efforts to promote vocations.

In 2015, a career opportunity took Todd Williamson and his wife to Berlin, Germany. While there, his son was born. On this week's episode of The Fatherhood Podcast, Todd and I talk about his experience of becoming a father in a foreign country, some of the challenges he faced while there, how the transition has been since he relocated back to the United States and more.  Be sure to subscribe to and rate The Fatherhood Podcast.  Follow The Fatherhood Podcast on IG: @thefatherhoodpodcast Follow Todd Williamson on IG: @clarence_todd Email Jamar with your questions, comments and suggestions: thefatherhoodpod@gmail.com Music courtesy of Eargasm Music Group, Atlanta, Georgia. 

Its musician's night at On The Rocks Radio Show LIVE with Steve Grand (Not the End of Me), Kari Kimmel - whose voice has been featured in over 650 films and television shows, including the theme song to The Fosters, The Four's Matt Bloyd, and Brazilian sensation Laura Pieri...with guest co-host artist Todd Williamson and your host, Alexander Rodriguez! On the Rocks: Where Celebrities & Cocktails Mix! Follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @ontherocksonair www.OntheRocksRadioShow.com Find all our past episodes on iHeartRadio, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube and more!

Todd Williamson wears many hats and the one he wears best is ARTIST. Todd lives and works in Los Angeles. His work can be seen in galleries and collection around the world. He is an arts commissioner for the city of West Hollywood and on the board of directors for the National Aids Monument to… The post 43 CWR 8-20-2016 Artist Todd Williamson appeared first on COLLIDING WORLDS PODCAST.

Our inaugural podcast with partner Middle School Matters, show hosts Shawn McGirr and Troy Patterson speak with Todd Williamson, director of technology and science for Carteret County Schools (Beaufort, NC), MiddleTalk participant, and NCMSA Technology Specialist. Todd discusses the Tech-in-20 series, a program designed to introduce teachers to technology with flexibility to differentiate staff development for various learners. Also covered is the Middle School Portal-Math and Science Pathways project.

MSM 209: AMLE Feature Presentation . . . Popcorn Please! AMLE Feature Kick off...Tech in 20, we take longer. Presented in collaboration with the Association for Middle Level Education. AMLE Feature: Today, join us for a interview with Todd Williamson. Director of Technology and Science for Carteret County Schools, MiddleTalk contributor, and NCMSA Technology Specialist. ●Science Experiment ●Tech-in-20 Series ●Math and Science Portal ●ISTE? Jokes You Can Use: Sign in a business: We understand that your phone call is important. So, we will not interrupt by serving you when you are on the phone. RUTH BUZZI ‏@Ruth_A_Buzzi Cats inherently dislike water. That explains why so many turn to alcohol. #HappyCATurday On Our Mind: ●The power of crowdsourcing: Jerry Blumengarten goes to ISTE12. ●Death of MiJEC . . . ? ●Edmodo finally tips its hand: http://www.hackeducation.com/2012/03/06/edmodo-makes-the-move-from-social-networ k-to-education-platform/ Eileen Award: ●Facebook: Julie Smith Flack ●Twitter: John Winsor, US School Counselors, Microsoft TeachTec ●Special Guest: Todd Williamson Advisory: How big is your city? http://twentytwowords.com/2012/06/07/how-big-is-l-a-at-least-8-other-major-u-s-cities-could-fit-in side-it/ Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) In the Spring Edition of "Green Teacher," Emily Harris wrote an article entitled, "Fostering Students' Water Wisdom." The purpose of the article was to bring water awareness into the classroom and contribute to a better global future. She says that teachers play a vital role in helping foster an early appreciation of this most precious resource. For this reason, WaterCan developed curriculum resources in both English and French which can be freely downloaded from the "Water Wisdom Portal" at: http://www.watercan.com/students She then goes on to share one of her favorite lesson plans for 5th - 6th grade students, entitled "Water Alive!" This is a research based activity designed to help generate an understanding about the universal dependence on water, through the "eyes" of an African animal. From the Twitterverse: News: Teacher tenure: a Fairfax schools firing case http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/teacher-tenure-a-fairfax-schools-firing-case/201 2/06/02/gJQAVt4l9U_story.html Resources: KanBan2Go https://kanban2go.com/ ScrollKit A website builder that works more like drawing. No coding required. https://www.scrollkit.com/ Web Spotlight: The Greatest Teacher I Had in College by Vicki Davis http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2012/06/greatest-teacher-i-had-in-college.html BookType http://www.sourcefabric.org/en/booktype/ 4 Great & Free Museum Apps to Teach your Students (or to simply enjoy!) http://www.edukwest.com/4-great-free-museum-apps-to-teach-your-students-or-to-simply-enjoy / Events & Happenings:

Jokes You Can Use: Customer: This food isn’t fit for a pig. Waiter: I’m sorry. I’ll bring you some that is. PARAPROSDOKIANS: (Winston Churchill loved them.) Here is the definition: "Figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently used in a humorous situation." "Where there's a will, I want to be in it," is a type of Paraprosdokian. - A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station. - Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says, 'In case of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.' - You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. On Our Mind: “The ‘Good’ Kids Are Compliant, The ‘Bad’ Kids Are Defiant, And Nobody Is Engaged” (Daniel Pink via http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/superintendent/bookclub.aspx ) Eileen Award: Anabelle Maillard Morgan Jamie Cruikshank Congrats to Todd Williamson on his new position as Head Techie in his school district! Advisory: Touching “Arigato” (Thank You) Video From Japan (via Larry Ferlazzo) http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2012/02/12/touching-arigato-thank-you-video-from-japan/ YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SS-sWdAQsYg MistakeVille Try the Job Interviews gone wrong. http://www.mistakeville.com/ Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Transforming Field Trips This middle school science minute is about transforming field trips. In the January, 2012 issue of Science Scope (NSTA publication) Rebecca Morris wrote an article entitled, "Transforming a Field Trip Into an Expedition: Supporting Active Research and Science Content Through a Museum Visit.” Rebecca shares the methods that she used with her 6th grade students. She developed the museum field trip into a short-term, active research project assignment. From the Twitterverse: Don’t forget to join #midleved chat on Twitter at 8:00 pm EST! News: Common Core Standards and Impact on Achievement http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Files/rc/reports/2012/0216_brown_education_loveless/0216_brown_education_loveless.pdf The Opportunity Cost in Education What does “paperwork” cost to a school district? http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2012/02/count-opportunity-cost-of-teacher-tasks.html Resources: Quadratic Equations - The Main Ideas Mission US Mission US is a multimedia project that immerses players in U.S. history content through free interactive games. Other missions are planned for release in 2013 and 2014. Join the conversation and get updates about Mission US on Facebook and Twitter. For more information, visit the Help page. To share your feedback, email us via the contact form on this site. Thanks for playing! http://www.mission-us.org/ Web Spotlight: Microsoft Partners in Learning Apply today US Forum https://www.facebook.com/partnersinlearning?sk=app_368381589844161 Strategies: What’s Your Story Content: Your video must address one of these topics: Take action against bullying Keep a good rep online Be cell smart Eligibility: All residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) and the US, 13 years of age and older. http://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com/internet-safety/Home.do National Archives Digital Experience Create Posters, Videos and/or Pathways revolving around the material in the National Archives. Easy to use. http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/02/create-videos-and-posters-on-us.html http://www.digitalvaults.org/#/create/ Events & Happenings:

Features Todd Williamson, a 7th grade science teacher who employed student-created podcasts to enrich a science unit on human body systems. Todd explains how producing the podcasts helped students improve science, literacy, and technology skills and understanding.