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Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthThe Secret Writing Space Your Students Need: Greenbelt Writing Revolution with Ralph FletcherIn this inspiring conversation, I sit down with renowned author and educator Ralph Fletcher to discuss his book, Joy Write: Cultivating High-Impact, Low-Stakes Writing and why the concept of greenbelt writing is crucial for developing authentic student voices. Greenbelt writing serves as a designated creative space where students can write freely without constraints, similar to how greenbelts in nature create essential passages for wildlife to thrive.Ralph, who has also written numerous books for young readers and teachers, shares his perspective on how scripted curricula and commercial writing programs have squeezed choice and joy out o...2025-03-0350 min
The Cryptid HuntressCurse of the Catskills Crone - Remote Viewing InvestigationIn January of 2016, a post on Reddit told the story of a man and his friend finding a small effigy of a strange statue in a cave in the Catskill Mountains while hiking and exploring caves. They did something that is often warned against when it comes to strange, out of place objects – they took it home. This strange effigy has been blamed for frightening manifestations, mysterious injuries, and all manner of supernatural horrors. The statue has nails jammed into its eyes and a noose tied around its neck. The producers of Hellier, Greg and Dana Newkirk, created a documentary on...2024-11-082h 19
The JOY of LIVINGThe Power of Kindness: A Conversation with Ingrid NewkirkIn this inspiring episode of The Joy of Living Podcast, your host Barry Shore welcomes the extraordinary Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Join us as Ingrid shares her profound journey and the pivotal moments that led her to become a pioneering advocate for animal rights. Ingrid delves into the golden rule of treating all beings with compassion and kindness, extending the same consideration to animals as we do to humans. She recounts a touching story about rescuing an abandoned pig, which profoundly changed her perspective on consuming animal products. B...2024-07-0937 min
Tech Leaders TalkJames Brown | Military, Government, Public, Private: An Evolving CareerSeason 1, Episode 13 (S1E13): James Brown | Military, Government, Public, Private: An Evolving CareerWelcome back to the Tech Leaders Talk Podcast, where experts and leaders discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s guest is James Brown. James is the Founder and Consulting Principal at Solid Cyber Advisory and Solution Services, LLC, delivering cyber success to organizations of all sizes in public and private sectors. Before that, James was the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the state of South Carolina where he led cyber strategy, security technolo...2022-12-0154 min
Tech Leaders TalkTed Lemcke | Bringing Leadership to an Evolving CareerSeason 1, Episode 12 (S1E12): Ted Lemcke | Bringing Leadership to an Evolving CareerWelcome back to the Tech Leaders Talk Podcast, where experts and leaders discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s guest is Ted Lemcke. Ted is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and an Operation Desert Storm veteran. He has more than 30 years of experience with Department of Defense (DOD) and service-specific C4I systems, dating back to 1982 when he worked with the Distributed Command and Control System at the U.S. Arm...2022-11-1753 min
Tech Leaders TalkTech Leader Themes | Roundup with Barry NewkirkSeason 1, Episode 11 (S1E11): Tech Leader Themes | Roundup with Barry NewkirkWelcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s episode is a “themes roundup,” where host Barry Newkirk and producer Nathan Robinson talk through 5 key themes that have stood out over the course of our guests’ interviews so far.Listen in as we walk through the following themes:RelationshipsBeing “All-In”Not Looking For OpportunitiesProximityCuriosityFind all our past guest...2022-11-1040 min
Tech Leaders TalkWill Sprang | The Making of a ConsultantWelcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s guest is Will Sprang.Will is a technology and business visionary with both executive and hands-on experience. Will has a strong record of success in implementing worldwide SAP systems, and a proven ability to create robust IT architecture and infrastructures while actively managing costs and risks. A talented leader with broad experience, Will consults in strategic planning, budget planning and oversight, project management, IT operatio...2022-11-0340 min
Tech Leaders TalkRaymond Gray | A Journey in Leadership and ConsultingSeason 1, Episode 9 (S1E9): Raymond Gray | A Journey in Leadership and ConsultingWelcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s guest is Raymond Gray. Raymond has spent his professional life (30+ years) using his personal and career experiences to help his clients create solutions that support their business needs.As the son of a retired New York City prison warden, Raymond knows the value of discipline and integrity. While his focus is on co...2022-10-2738 min
Tech Leaders TalkPhil Yanov | Building a Life of ValueSeason 1, Episode 8 (S1E8): Phil Yanov | Building a Life of ValueWelcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s guest is Phil Yanov. An award-winning community organizer, presenter, podcaster, speaker, and founder, Phil is a technologist with personality. He is a natural born connector and has built a career out of helping others understand how they can best leverage technology at work and at play.He is the Founder, Creator, Showrunn...2022-10-2039 min
Tech Leaders TalkBarry Newkirk | Meet Your Host!Season 1, Episode 7 (S1E7): Barry Newkirk | Meet Your Host!Welcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk…and in this episode, we turn the mic around and interview Barry himself!———Barry is the co-founder of Intellectual Capitol, or ICAP, with his wife Traci Newkirk. ICAP is in the business of building, integrating and supporting critical business systems for clients throughout the southeastern United States. ICAP deploys technologists of multiple disciplines for enterprise-level design, build, integrat...2022-10-1337 min
Tech Leaders TalkDavid Jayaramen | From Childhood Dream to International CareerDavid Jayaramen | From Childhood Dream to International CareerWelcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s guest is David Jayaramen. David is the Implementation and Delivery Manager at Norfolk Southern Corporation. Born in a small town in India (and a graduate of Anna University in Chennai, India), David now lives in Augusta, GA.His personal and professional goals align: to be the role model for his family and to be a committ...2022-10-0653 min
Tech Leaders TalkTom Scott | How a Service Mindset Leads to Career OpportunitiesTom Scott | How a Service Mindset Leads to Career OpportunitiesWelcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s guest is Tom Scott. Tom is the Chief Information Security Officer for Synergi Partners, the largest privately owned tax credit and incentive consulting company in the United States.Tom is also the inaugural Director of the South Carolina Cyber Consortium, where he has been a key leader in the cyber education, cyber workforc...2022-09-291h 09
Tech Leaders TalkDan Johnson | The Power of Your Network—and Your Values—to Put You the Right Place at the Right TimeWelcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s guest is Dan Johnson. Dan is currently the Chief Operating Officer of iManagement Consulting LLC, a Florida based firm providing services to corporate boards and C-suite executives.With more than 27 years of experience, Dan has a proven track record of establishing IT strategy, translating strategy into action, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. As an accomplished strategic leader, he is known for building...2022-09-221h 04
Tech Leaders TalkKeith Werner | A Career Journey Through Public and Private SectorsWelcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s guest is Keith Werner. Keith was appointed as the Vice President for Information Technology (VPIT) and Chief Information Officer for the UNC System Office in 2018. Mr. Werner oversees information technology policy and standards, information security, enterprise business systems, applications development, information technology infrastructure and operations, networking and communications, and software licensing. Mr. Werner also focuses on system-wide coordination and monitoring of constituent institution activities related to informat...2022-09-1555 min
Tech Leaders TalkSkip Lohmeyer | Mentors, Opportunities, and Staying OpenWelcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s guest is Skip Lohmeyer. Skip is the chief information officer at Parker Poe, Attorneys & Counselors at Law. He has more than two decades of executive experience with law firm technology, and he is passionate about sharing best practices with the next generation of tech leaders as they advance through their careers. He has also worked as an IT professional in the manufacturing industry, been an adjunct professor...2022-09-081h 00
Tech Leaders TalkChris Estes | A Tech Leader's Life in Principles and ServiceWelcome to Tech Leaders Talk, where experts and leaders in the wide world of IT discuss the industry and hard-earned career wisdom with your host, Barry Newkirk.———Today’s guest is Chris Estes. Chris currently serves as the Finance & Technology Leader for the US SLED Market at Erst & Young, where he has national responsibility for go to market efforts in strategy, business case and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). He has over thirty years’ experience in manufacturing, financial services, and public sector industries.Prior to EY, he served as North Carolina’s State Chief Information...2022-09-011h 02
KZYX Local Coronavirus Update with Dr. Drew ColfaxLocal Providers Ask Community for HelpAugusts 30, 2021--Delta variant cases are still at historically high levels here in Mendocino County, filling hospital beds and ICUs and leading to higher death rates than we've seen so far during the pandemic. Dr. Colfax signed a letter this week, along with over 60 other local healthcare providers, asking County residents to get vaccinated to stem the tide of new coronavirus cases threatening to overwhelm our hospitals and clinics.
You can read it here:
Dear Mendocino County Community,
We are a group of doctors and medical providers living and working in Mendocino County. We need your help. Like all of you...2021-08-3158 min
KZYX NewsLocal Doctors Sound the Alarm on CovidAugust 27, 2021
By Alicia Bales
Today, as the surge in Covid 19 infections has filled our hospitals to capacity, and reports of deaths from the virus are becoming a daily occurrence, dozens of local doctors and medical providers have signed a letter addressed to the community of Mendocino County asking for help. The letter describes the dire conditions healthcare providers are seeing at work every day: emergency departments overflowing, full ICUs, and a surge of sick young patients with covid-19. The doctors are urging Mendocino County residents to stem the tide of new infections by getting vaccinated.
Dr. Erica Valdovinos and Dr...2021-08-2806 min