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SHOW NOTES (2:30) Biscuits vs. bread pudding (3:00) Bio  (4:25) George reminds the audience that he is blind (5:10) Writing desk project (5:30) Ten years and now ready to bring the idea to fruition (7:30) Finding the right desk for the project (9:30) The dream – collaborating with 100+ blind and deaf-blind craftsmen (10:00) Donation to a fund established by Helen Keller (11:25) Residential school...

SHOW NOTES John’s background via audio clips and an intro (0:55) The connection between mountain climbing and public speaking (3:55) The origin of interest in mountain climbing – scouting (4:55) The beginning of John’s writing (6:10) Goal setting, choose your summit, go! (6:40) Feedback from readers (7:00) My purpose in life (7:15) Why is kindness mentioned first in the title? (8:20) There’s alway...

SCAD (3:30) – Savannah College of Art and Design Introduction to art via one’s environment (4:30) Art Direction as a career option (5:00) Deciding to be an artist (6:15) A fine arts magnet school experience (6:30) Presenting one’s work at an early age (7:15) Garrison Middle School and Savannah Arts Academy (7:30) Painting? (8:00) Varied interests and art opportunities (8:50) Access to materials as...

2:50 – Vamsi Reddy – noticed in a hallway; empathy that healed 3:25 – Small gestures, big impact – presence changes lives 3:40 – Teachers are lifelong doctors of curiosity; docere means “to teach” 4:15 – Learning as legacy – mentorship’s ripple effect 4:35 – Debbie Reynolds – education is information, plus life skills, plus communication 5:10 – Maria Xenidou – access is freedom; education is life-...

Accomplishments and learning to cook (3:30) Chicago, Illinois - Gary, Indiana - parents valued education (4:50) Mother’s reading of a book led to initial interest in data privacy issues (5:30) Personal interest and “hobby” is now a career (6:00) The Nazi’s practices gave rise to the undergirding principles of the GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation (7:00) GPDR – EU’s first law that could imp...

Vladimir’s audio clips (0:55) Julie and Vladimir – opening banter, welcome (5:10) Vladimir’s background/intro (8:30) 24 months in concentration camps, 1300 months of life (10:40) Childhood memories – an only child, sports, scouts, a good life (11:30) The Nazis occupy Czechoslovakia when Vladimir was fourteen years old (11:50) Jewish children no longer allowed to attend public school (12:00) Taking...

Information in this episode is not medical advice. The many hats of Lana Camiel (3:20) Lover of dogs (3:50) A dog’s joy of snow leads to a life lesson (5:30) Pharm D or Registered Pharmacist? (6:15) Herbalist or? and? pharmacist (8:05) Two valid paths to wellness (9:00) Exploring herbal solutions to address a significant situation (9:15) Prevention is an important component of quality of life (10:...

34 Across I was speaking with my dad recently. During our phone call I asked him about crossword puzzles, because I wanted to know more about his interest in them. As a young child, and as a teenager, I often saw him complete the crossword puzzle in the daily or Sunday newspaper. This glimpse into his world of skills and interests helped me see, although I didn’t fully recognize it at the time, ho...

Dr. Hayward Cordy, executive director of the Oconee Regional Educational Service Agency in Georgia, and former teacher, principal, and superintendent (2:00) Hayward’s book, Damaged Goods: Lessons Learned in Poverty, Applied to Life. (3:25) Large family, sharecroppers, living in intense poverty (3:30) Surrounded by love and support (4:20) 18 people in one three-bedroom home, with no bathroom (4:45)...

Brothers go on a rafting trip A bodysurfing challenge Impending tragedy How to navigate trouble Mutual support Stand up Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on  www.unsplash.com . Professio...

The many accomplishments of Joy Robinson (3:30) Early thoughts about becoming a teacher (4:30) My teachers were my role models (5:20) Why students are the best part of my job (5:55) I also come to school to learn from my students (6:15) Peer tutoring as an elementary, middle, and high school student (7:10) Understanding? “The more you read it…” (8:25) Kindergarten? No.  (10:00) Finding the right g...

The 1969 Mercury Grand Marquis Never really driving Driver’s education A humiliating moment, but a learning moment Applicable observations Knowing the people that you serve You have choices   Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of ph...

My favorite principal, Mr. Ed. Worley (3:05) Fairly smart until eighth grade (4:00) Drafting class with applied geometry led to thoughts of being an educator (5:00) Collaboration with colleagues as a goal, in the service of student learning (5:30) Leading edge of technology? (7:00) You need to understand the basics before tech is useful (7:50) The county’s first 3-D printer, in 2013 (9:30) STEM, f...

One year podcast anniversary Pilot episode guest Hannah Talley’s huge contribution Teacher-leaders help others move forward Great teachers are consistently generous Step by step–and interaction by interaction–is how meaningful change happens We all have teachers around us, whether we are “in school” or not   Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats Podcast cover art is&...

Neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery (2:15) Borborygmi – its meaning and significance (3:00) Why be a physician? (4:15) Meaningful work (4:45) The neurosurgery Operating Room (OR) at every opportunity (5:30) Don’t pursue medicine for the wrong reasons (6:15) Look ahead – consider one’s life in a particular area (6:30) Practical experiences at nth Dimensions (7:30) A good medical rotation illuminate...

Simon Ratcliffe asks a question Levity during times full of heavy hearts Life check Decision prep Relationships Meaningful work Don’t take it for granted Educators never stop serving Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographe...

Characteristics of a good teacher (2:15) Students who love the teachers who love their students (3:05) Knowing one’s students (3:45) STAR program (5:45) Hope for the future - great teachers and great students (7:45) The filter for decision making that will lead to engagement and learning (12:15) Targets for student engagement (16:00) Authenticity as a key characteristic of work (16:30) Listening t...

How has coronavirus affected education? (3:17) A shift to virtual learning platforms (4:00) Teachers are still approaching their work with professionalism and a focus on student learning (6:00) A potential new understanding of, and appreciation for, what teachers do (6:55) Will higher ed make adjustments in learning as a result of COVID-19? (8:40) Immersion in content alongside practitioners (11:0...

Where are you from?  Picture yourself at a gathering, or perhaps you are attending a virtual gathering, on a video call with five, ten, twenty, or even a hundred others. Regardless, you are with other people. Everywhere you turn, there are lots of faces looking at you (or not). The initial silence is beginning to be punctuated by small talk, verbal icebreakers and stereotypical opening lines are e...

• 1:00 – “Am I your favorite son named David?” •  1:25 – Episode timed with Geneva’s 86th birthday; a family reflection through generations •  2:10 – Biggest life changes – conduct, civility, technology, and culture •  3:05 – Violence and pace of life – contrasting past and present •  4:15 – Daily gratitude – viewing life’s challenges through optimism •  5:10 – How personal faith and shared humor...

Full transcript In a Moment - Collaboration. Optimism. Vision. Inspiration. Dedication. Recent events have upended daily routines, financial markets, and life in general.  Changes of great magnitude occur from time to time. When there is no hint that a significant problem is imminent, and when the specifics of one’s circumstances are being experienced for the very first time, the lack of preparati...

Does the world need changing? What is meant by “world?” The value of roles and relationships Leaders, followers, and influencers Collective and individual impact Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, publi...

Learning impacts life (4:20) No space in pre-school (5:15) Mom leading the reading and learning (5:30) Learn, early on (6:30) Obstacles serve as a catalyst for moving forward (6:45) Different pathways to learning (7:40) Self-directed learning (8:00) Intentional learning (8:30) Learning from others (9:00) Learning from those who have experience (10:00) Learning via interest and opportunity (12:15)...

Recycling center New yesterday, old today, gone tomorrow? Will Esters' approach Dr. Allene Magill - relationships and building bridges (see link below for information about the "PAGE Dr. Allene Magill Scholarship" for support personnel) The challenge Implications for one's own work https://www.pageinc.org/scholarships-offered/     Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beat...

Show Notes From one career intention to another (3:50) The pervasive but poorly supported failure narrative (4:00) Working in the standardized testing world and a shift in thinking (4:30) Who is at fault? (4:50) What? No ideas for an alternative? (6:00) Testing and accountability as commensurate with one another (6:35) Test-based accountability is not the source of the problem (6:50) Schools deser...