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The Road to Reading PodcastS4E12: Mini-Whiteboards with Brett BensonIn this episode, Brett Benson, a 7th-grade World Studies teacher, returns to the podcast to share how mini-whiteboards help him make students' thinking visible and be a responsive teacher.Show Notes:How Teaching Happens by Carl Hendrick, Paul Kirschner, & Jim HealHow Learning Happens by Carl Hendricks and Paul KirschnerSOL in the Wild Substack by BrettCognitive Load Theory in Action by Ollie LovellCraig Barton’s Tips for Teachers YouTube videosCh...
2026-02-1536 min
Knowing Is Knowing PodcastAligning What You Do With What You Love w/ Barton QuigleyIn this episode, I sit down with Barton Quigley (@bartonquigley) — burnout coach, speaker, and host of the Small Town Secret Sauce Podcast. Barton’s mission is simple yet powerful: helping people align what they do with what they truly love.We dive into conversations on manhood, emotional intelligence, and the ways burnout shows up in our daily lives. Barton shares practical strategies for creating balance, leading with authenticity, and rediscovering joy when life feels overwhelming.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or just navigating the stress of everyday life, this episode will leave you with t...
2025-08-2244 min
Small Town Secret SauceEp. 40 Lauren Rosenau, Storytelling Through Wedding Photography#40 Lauren Rosenau is a professional wedding photographer based in Lynchburg, VA, who has been capturing wedding day stories for 16 years.Her style is narrative, organic, effortless, energetic, and full of all the little life moments that make up the big day.Although based in Central Virginia, Lauren's clients are from all over the United States, and some even ask her to travel to exotic locations around the globe.Part of Lauren's success is definitely her skill and style, but a bigger part of it might just be her compassion, charisma, and ability to be...
2025-06-261h 04Small Town Secret SauceEp. 39 Cari and Seth Reed, Remington Ranch Regenerative Farm#39 Cari and Seth Reed are the wife and husband team behind Remington Ranch, a regenerative farm located 30 minutes outside of Lynchburg in Gladys, Virginia.Regenerative farming is a term that basically means working in harmony with Mother Nature instead of against her. The chickens, pigs, turkeys, and lambs are humanely raised without chemicals or GMOs. These animals also enjoy the grasslands and forests on Reed's gorgeous 45-acre property. The result is clean, healthy, super nutritious food that also creates rich, fertile soil. Talk about a win-win!Now, I've met hard, hard-working, humble people before in my...
2025-05-1557 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 38 Leidra McQueen, Executive Director of Lynchburg Beacon of Hope#38 My guest today is Leidra McQueen. Not only does she have one of the coolest names, but she also heads up one of the coolest organizations: Lynchburg Beacon of Hope. This non-profit has been empowering young dreamers and seekers since 2011, preparing them for the big stage, both literally and figuratively.Beacon's mission is to "inspire Lynchburg's youth to pursue post-secondary education or training, invest in their potential, and equip them to become contributing individuals to the betterment of our community."Um... hi... I am so in love with this group and with Leidra. How could you n...
2025-05-0157 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 37 Jessica Coleman, Founder of Creekside Therapeutics#37 Jessica Coleman is the founder of Creekside Therapeutics, a collective of talented, compassionate mental health professionals here in Lynchburg, VA. Their door is open to everyone, but there's a special place in their heart for the queer and neurodivergent members of the community.I discovered Jessica and her team simply because of a post from a local difference maker, Kathleen Stafford. The fact that there are therapists who proudly serve the underserved seriously piqued my interest. And when I sat down to chat with Jessica to get to know more of her story, I was hooked. Sh...
2025-04-111h 01Small Town Secret SauceEp. 36 Barton Quigley Gets Interviewed#36 On today's show, I am not the host. Instead, I am being interviewed by former guest and all-around amazing human being Ken Arpino, the executive director of Wolfbane Productions here in Lynchburg.Ken is sharp, funny, and came loaded with great questions like...- What was your a-ha moment that inspired this podcast?- What is one spot in Lynchburg where you instantly feel at peace and why?- If you could only eat at one Lynchburg restaurant for the rest of your life, what would it be?- What...
2025-03-2159 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 35 Stephanie Fees, Owner of Scratch Pasta and The Flour District#35 Stephanie Fees is the creator and owner of Scratch Pasta, a fresh pasta shop here in Lynchburg, VA. She is also the creator and owner of The Flour District, an artisan bakery, cafe and teaching kitchen, located right next door where my wife, Amy, is the COO.These two businesses are shining examples that, yes, you can elevate style and taste and thrive in a small town that's dominated by chain restaurants and stores.But to Amy and me, Stephanie is much more than a business owner. Her keen interest in potentially hiring Amy was one...
2025-02-281h 00Small Town Secret SauceEp. 34 John Seinar, Owner of Bikes Unlimited and Traihead Restaurant#34 John Seinar is the current owner of Bikes Unlimited, Lynchburg, Virginia's oldest bicycle shop, which opened in 1967. John took over the current downtown location in January 2020 and recently opened Trailhead, a cozy, casual bar and restaurant right next door.What originally attracted me to this story was the bike shop's longevity, which is no small feat, especially in a small town. I also wanted to know the story behind Pints After Pedals, a super easy group ride that encourages the community to come together, enjoy the local trails, and share a frosty brew at the end....
2025-02-1444 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 33 Myke Barron, White Hart Cafe & Black Stag Group, It's All About ConnectionsMyke Barron is the President of Black Stag Group, which operates White Hart Cafe in downtown Lynchburg, VA, alongside his business partner Vic Stanley, Jr.The White Hart is affectionately known as "Lynchburg's Living Room" and has become a cultural center for performing arts and music, especially on their famous Open Mic nights.I have frequented the White Hart so many times since moving to Lynchburg in 2023. And Myke has always been there, flashing his bright, loving smile and a genuine desire to connect. I could instantly sense his depth of caring for all those around...
2025-01-301h 08Small Town Secret SauceEp. 32 Sam and Robb Foster, Owners of Frostfire Sauna and Cold Plunge#32 Sam and Robb Foster are the delightful wife and husband team behind Frostfire, the newly opened sauna and cold plunge spa in downtown Lynchburg, VA.As someone who has used cold exposure for many years now, I was stoked to discover this stellar addition to the local holistic health and wellness scene. I couldn't wait to dive into Sam and Robb's story, especially as first-time business owners bringing something out of left field to a small town in central Virginia.But I was even more stoked to thoroughly connect with these two wonderful people. Sam and...
2025-01-1646 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 31 Michelline and Jawansa Hall, It's All About Relationships#31 Michelline and Jawansa Hall are pillars in the Lynchburg, VA, community and have served it in many, many ways for most of their adult lives. They are such a delightful, loving couple with a huge heart for each other and the good of the folks living in the Hill City.Michelline and Jawansa have worn a number of hats over the years, from their marketing firm, Blackwater Branding, to a variety of roles with local non-profits. They are another shining example of the spirit of service that is clearly in the Lynchburg water supply.Michelline is c...
2024-12-1959 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 30 Marc Schewel, 4th Generation Family Furniture Retailer & PhilanthropistMy guest is Marc Schewel, whose family name is well-known in Lynchburg and other small to mid-markets across Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia, thanks to Schewel’s Home Furniture and its 50+ locations.This family business was founded in 1897, making it one of the oldest furniture retailers in the United States. It is currently owned and operated by Marc and his brother Jack, 4th generation Schewels, along with Marc’s son Matt, the 5th generation.The history of the Schewel family business has been well-documented locally, but that’s not why Marc was suggested as a guest for this s...
2024-12-0537 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 29 Sue Ott Rowlands, President of Randolph College#29 Sue Ott Rowlands is the President of Randolph College, a small Liberal Arts school set on an idyllic campus in Lynchburg, VA.Since arriving in mid-2022, Sue has infused Randolph College with her generous, creative spirit, her passion for the liberal arts, and her love of collaboration and community.And for the 2024-25 academic year, enrollment has reached its highest level since 1969!!! This achievement has caught the attention of many prominent longtime Lynchburg locals and is a source of great pride for Sue and her incredible faculty and staff. I fell in love with...
2024-11-1459 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 28 Dr. James Coleman, a Life of Service to the Community#28 Dr. James Coleman wears many, many hats, but every single one of them shares the same fabric - service to his community.This man is a pure being of light who has been serving the fine folks of Lynchburg, VA, for over 3 decades. Dr. Coleman previously held the Chair and Vice Chair positions for Lynchburg's City School Board and served the Lynchburg Planning Commission.He has also played a key role in the local education systems, from Lynchburg's public schools to the Central Virginia Community College and now at the historic Virginia University of...
2024-10-3144 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 27 Elise Spontarelli, Executive Director of Vector Space#27 Elise Spontarelli is the Executive Director and co-founder of Vector Space - a non-profit makerspace and community workshop here in Lynchburg, VA, which she and her husband Adam founded back in 2015.A makerspace is quite literally a space in which you can make something. Or, as my tour guide Randy pointed out, at Vector Space, you can make almost anything!This 22,000 square foot shop is filled with every tool, machine, and gizmo a geek like me could ever dream of. Woodworking, blacksmithing, sewing, screen printing, pottery, and on and on and on...It...is...
2024-10-031h 05Small Town Secret SauceEp. 26 Tori Garris, Creator of the Kids' Show 'Torbee', Slowing Things Down in a Fast-Paced World#26 Tori Garris is the creator and star of the sweet, wholesome kids' show Torbee, a program that is all about slowing things down in a fast-paced world.Tori is a transplant, just like me. She and her husband relocated from Chicago to Lynchburg, VA, 5 years ago. Since then, she became inspired to revive her professional acting career and develop a program for children, which launched on YouTube in 2024.This may be a kids' show, but I see so many lessons adults can learn from Torbee, especially rekindling a sense of wonder that we grown-ups have long...
2024-09-1956 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 25 Changing the Futures of Underserved Youth, with Dr. Sterling Wilder, Executive Director of Jubilee Family Development Center#25 Dr. Sterling Wilder is the founder and Executive Director of Jubilee Family Development Center in Lynchburg, VA. The center is celebrating 25 years of serving the community's underserved youth.Dr. Wilder and Jubilee immediately caught my attention when researching Lynchburg as a potential new home for my wife and me because of our desire to get more involved in the community. And when I decided to create a podcast all about individuals making a meaningful impact in their small towns, THIS interview was high on my list. Even from 3,000 miles away, with social media as my only le...
2024-09-0544 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 24 Our Story, One Year Later#24 On today's show, I am going to tell the We Story, one year later, about what happened over the last 12 months since my wife Amy and I decided to burn the boats and trade San Francisco, our home for 24 years, for a small town in Central Virginia with no established network or jobs lined up. Are we crazy? Sort of, but in the most fun kind of way! 🥳Our journey is still unfolding in Lynchburg, VA. However, on our first anniversary of moving here, we stopped to reflect on all we had done and how much our...
2024-08-2213 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 23 Jared Hesse, Master Barber, Author & Owner of Gentleman John's Barber Shop#23 Jared Hesse is a Master Barber and the owner of Gentleman John's, a throwback classic barber shop in the heart of historic downtown Lynchburg, VA, where he and his team create a sophisticated yet timeless experience for a man's haircut and shave.But there's so much more to this business and this amazing human being. Jared has such a welcoming, caring, nurturing spirit and incredible depth of character. He's created a business that serves its team as much as it serves the community.Jared is also the author of The Fit Barber Coach, an inspiring personal...
2024-08-0854 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 22 Jessica Wells and the Happy Waffle - Sweet Treats, Positive Vibes & Mental Health Awareness#22 Jessica Wells found her calling, and the world of Lynchburg, VA, is better off for it. She owns the Happy Waffle, a food truck that serves sweet and savory waffles on a stick while also spreading positive vibes and mental health awareness.Jessica's family tragedy led her down a path of inner healing, personal growth, and discovering some of her deepest passions. Through her work in therapy, Jessica realized the critical importance of caring for her mental health as a key component of overall health and happiness, and how underserved this topic is in our society. When she...
2024-07-2556 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 21 - Megan Huffman, Expanding Community Involvement for a More Inclusive Lynchburg#21 Megan Huffman is the Director of Community Outreach for the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation. She is also the driving force behind Share Greater Lynchburg, a platform that creates a one-stop shop to easily connect the region's non-profits with local neighbors and businesses. But there's so much more to it than that. In short, Share Greater Lynchburg makes it effortless to get involved and make a difference.Megan's excitement, passion, and gift of vision for Lynchburg - today and its potential for tomorrow - are magnetic. She sees the 30,000-foot view and is a genius at spotting opportunities for...
2024-07-1154 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 20 Daryl Calfee, Enriching the Community Through Innovative Real Estate Development#20 Daryl Calfee is the owner of Penny Lane Properties, a local design, development, and construction group in Lynchburg, VA. Several of my past and future guests highly recommended him for the show."Unstoppable," "Visionary," "Highly Creative," "Out of the Box Thinker," "Always Thinks About Maximizing His Time & Talents for the Community," and "Desire to Serve & Elevate Marginalized Neighbors."Just ten minutes into our conversation, I could not agree more with these statements.Daryl is a machine with a massive heart for the people and the broader community in Lynchburg, VA. He truly is a...
2024-06-2753 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 19 - Phinees Robert: a Walking Celebration of Life, Music & Community#19 Phinees Robert, professionally known as "Phinestro," is a film composer and music producer living in Lynchburg, VA, where he is currently an Artist Resident at the Academy Center of the Arts.Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Phinees' compositions have been featured in major ad campaigns for Nike, Aeropostale, and Buxom Cosmetics, as well as TV shows such as Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Phinees also co-produced the Billboard #1 World Music song "Talk to Me" for the K-pop group Red Velvet. His collaboration with Marvel and Sony Pictures, particularly creating music for the Spider-Man 2 DVD PSA to support...
2024-06-201h 17Small Town Secret SauceEp. 18 Five Key Lessons for Success and Joy From My Guests#18 In this episode, I share five key themes for success and joy that are consistent with each of my guests, no matter what industry they operate in or their backgrounds.These themes have shown - to me - a framework for creating the kind of passionate, meaningful life that lights up the soul and makes a profound impact in the community. Even if your path is not one of entrepreneurship or community leadership, these five lessons can give you mindsets for a more empowered, joyful journey.Enjoy the show!Let's connect!...
2024-06-1319 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 17 Intentional Hospitality with Dave Henderson, Owner of The Water Dog and The Glass House#17 Dave Henderson runs on service, whether through his restaurants or the non-profits he works with. Dave has a huge heart and cares deeply for his teams and the community they serve.He brings intentional hospitality into his business approach and into the way he treats every single person, no matter if they are a customer, a member of his staff, or some guy asking him to be on a podcast 🤓 You simply feel welcome and cared for in his presence and in his establishments.I invite you to hear about his cross-country journey, from the world of...
2024-06-0649 min
Small Town Big ArtsSmall Town Secret SauceThis month, we are sharing another and fantastic podcast about small town life.Small Town Secret Sauce is a show all about empowering you to create the life you want in a small town. Join Barton Quigley as he explores the joys of living a simpler life while succeeding in your business or community organization and overcoming the unique challenges of a smaller population. With inspiring interviews and stories of entrepreneurial success, you will be motivated to take charge and thrive in your small town community.In Episode #16, Barton inteviews Small Town Big Arts host Geoffrey...
2024-05-281h 14Small Town Secret SauceEp. 16 Transformative Power of Small Town Arts: Geoff Kershner#16 Geoff Kershner is my guest today and yet another visionary.As the Executive Director of Lynchburg's Academy Center of the Arts and host of the Small Town Big Arts podcast, Geoff sees the power of the arts as a way to connect and strengthen the community.The key is to create an inclusive and diverse space for everyone, including those who are marginalized. With this intention, the arts can be a vehicle for expanding the collective conversation by exposing the community to uniquely authentic, creative expressions of humanity.As someone who believes it's going...
2024-05-231h 16Small Town Secret SauceEp. 15 Ghost Hunting & Paranormal Investigations, with Shawn Porter, Founder & Owner of GhostStop#15 Here's an incredible story about how scratching a creative itch and following the breadcrumb trail can lead you to an unexpected entrepreneurial journey. Shawn Porter is the founder and owner of GhostStop, which manufactures and sells equipment for ghost hunting and paranormal investigations worldwide. They have been in business for 17 years — yes, 17 years! (As of 2024.) If you've ever seen a ghost hunting show on television, then you've seen GhostStop equipment in action.Originally from Orlando, FL, GhostStop HQ is now in Lynchburg, VA, where they host local ghost hunting tours (highly recommended). And they also have a...
2024-05-161h 11Small Town Secret SauceEp. 14 Going "All In" to Find Your True Path, with Coach Kaila Jones#14 Coach Kaila Jones helps women create empowering mindsets to discover their true potential. She is a pure being of light who speaks wisdom with every word and leaves a lasting impact on the people she meets, including yours truly.As a fellow coach, I had a blast with this deep, soulful, winding conversation. We discussed neuroscience, habits, mindsets, gut feelings, overcoming mental resistance, and creating a personal relationship with spirituality.This episode is packed with so many cosmic a-ha moments, and I can't wait for you to listen. May it leave you as lit and charged...
2024-05-091h 15Small Town Secret SauceEp. 13 Jason Fowler, President & Co-Founder of Land & Table#13 Jason Fowler is the President and Co-Founder of Land & Table. This grassroots non-profit is on a mission to help create a thriving and resilient local food system in the Lynchburg Virginia region and revitalize connections between local food, land, and community.Jason is an old soul and a kindred spirit after my own heart. We dive deep into the ways consumer society has led us into isolation and out of healthy relationships with each other and Mother Nature, to the detriment of our mental and physical health.Jason's passion and drive are so inspiring and motivating...
2024-05-021h 05Small Town Secret SauceEp. 12 Serving the Community Through Food, Shelley Blades, Executive Director of Lynchburg Grows#12 Shelley Blades is the Executive Director of Lynchburg Grows, a 7-acre non-profit farm in the heart of Lynchburg, VA. Their mission is to "work with our community to provide access to healthy food and afford purposeful jobs to individuals with disabilities." This beautiful marriage of passion and contribution immediately caught my attention, and I was eager to know more. After learning the full scope of what Lynchburg Grows does for the community, I absolutely fell in love, and I know you will, too.As you will hear, Shelley has a heart for service and a natural...
2024-04-2543 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 11 Klaire Maranto - Chef & Owner of Klaire's Kitchen#11 Klaire Maranto is the founder, owner, and chef of Klaire's Kitchen, a meal-prep service in Lynchburg, VA. Following her passion for hospitality and healthy living, Klaire saw an opportunity to serve others by creating a business that offered convenient, healthy meals to nutrition-minded individuals short on time.As you will hear, Klaire has incredible drive, a nose for business, and a huge heart. At the same time, she is a humble student, hungry to grow and improve constantly. What an inspiration for people, especially women, who want to create their own successful business.Enjoy!...
2024-04-1843 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 10 Ashley Kershner, Downtown Lynchburg Association's Executive Director#10 Many locals I've spoken with credit Ashely Kershner as instrumental in turning around downtown Lynchburg, VA, since her arrival in 2016 as the Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) Executive Director. This non-profit group has been working "as the champion for downtown revitalization for 25 years," and with Ashley's vision, tenacity, endless drive, and commitment to community, the rubber has really been hitting the road, and the future is bright.Ashley is deeply passionate about Lynchburg as a whole and sees the downtown as a vehicle to improve the quality of life for everyone here. Beyond creating and hosting amazing community events...
2024-04-111h 11Small Town Secret SauceEp. 9 Ken Arpino, Executive Director of Wolfbane Productions#9: Ken Arpino is the Executive Director of Wolfbane Productions, an incredibly talented, wickedly entertaining theatre company located in the tiny town of Appomattox, VA. Wolfbane brings big-time Broadway-quality programs to the small stage, and they do so in their own unique, quirky way.What began as a school project in the summer of 2008 by Ken’s husband, Dustin Williams (the founding Artistic Director), has grown from seasonal theatre in the woods (not kidding) to year-round productions in Appomattox and Lynchburg, VA, and they continue to grow and evolve.I was already a big fan the moment I discovered th...
2024-04-0440 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 8 Marsh Roots Seafood, with Oliver Russell#8: Oliver Russell is the founder of Marsh Roots Seafood, a retail market in Lynchburg, VA, selling fresh seafood from the coasts of North Carolina and Virginia, which are a four-hour drive away.His story was the spark of inspiration to create this entire podcast. What caught my eye was (a) he is selling fresh seafood so far from the coast in a mountain town where his business is a unicorn, and (b) it took the support of the community to make it a sustainable success, turning it from a fluke into a fixture.We talk about...
2024-03-2859 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 7 Angelina Dawn - Poet, Actress, and Leader of The Listening Inc.#7: Angelina Dawn is an incredibly talented poet, actress, and author based in Lynchburg, VA. She is also the Executive Director of The Listening, a non-profit whose mission is to empower, change, and save lives through the performing arts and engaging the community.Their saying is, “If you had a room full of people willing to listen to you, what would you say?”As you will hear, finding her authentic voice is at the heart of Angelina's journey. And I, for one, along with so many others, am very grateful she did. Angelina has such depth of char...
2024-03-211h 23Small Town Secret SauceEp. 6 Curious History Tours, with Kathleen Davis#6: Kathleen Davis is a comedian who, along with her wife Gail, moved to Lynchburg, VA, in late 2020. Her insatiable curiosity and hilarious sense of humor led her to create "Curious History Tours.” These tours dive deep into Lynchburg's wildly colorful past, delivering jaw-dropping trivia that will sometimes make you cringe but often make you laugh. Kathleen is a welcoming and caring person who uses her approachability to connect and engage the community in meaningful conversations aimed at improving relationships for everyone and maximizing the potential of Lynchburg.As you will quickly hear, she obviously cracks me up, and I...
2024-03-141h 01Small Town Secret SauceEp.5 Creating Spaces & Elevating the Narrative, with Najee Koncept#5: Najee Koncept is a local hip-hop artist in Lynchburg, VA, who has been in love with writing lyrics and performing since childhood. His wisdom extends well beyond his years, and he shares his journey through life transparently and authentically, from his struggles to his triumphs, and by doing so, he gives those in his community permission to do the same. He is constantly moving forward and working to elevate himself to be a strong contributor to his son and those around him. Najee’s generosity of spirit and ability to create spaces for other artists is truly inspiring, and I in...
2024-03-0737 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 4 Turning Exclusion Into Belonging, with Amy Corbett#4: Amy Corbett is the co-founder and CEO of All Belong Co., a vacation property rental company based in Central Virginia, whose company values emphasize welcoming and belonging for people from all walks of life, as well as diversity and authenticity.Amy and her husband, All Belong Co. co-founder Marc, are self-described "accidental entrepreneurs" who turned a devastating moment in life that left them feeling excluded from their longtime community into a brand and lifestyle that celebrates personal empowerment.Join Amy and me as we discuss her amazing, growing company and the inspiring personal story that led...
2024-02-2856 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 3 Our Story Part Two: Sometimes You Gotta Burn the Boats#3: Following your gut can be difficult, especially when it involves making massive changes in your life. Otherwise, everyone would be doing it. It tests you and your resolve. The same was true for Amy and I who faced a parade of roadblocks and second guessing that stood in between us and our dream of relocating to a small town that we absolutely fell in love with.For show notes, visit the website for this episode. https://bartonquigley.com/ep-3/
2024-02-1218 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 2 Our Story Part One: Clarity is Key to Massive Transformation#2: Making massive transformations in life is not easy, or everyone would be doing it. Change is hard. The mind resists change. So, to help your mind become an ally, you need to dig deep to discover what you most want and why.I believe that crazy, scary, soul-filling goals are how we find that extra gear to face the challenges that go along with chasing our dreams. But the right tools can help keep you focused when the inevitable second-guessing starts creeping in and even screaming at you.For show notes, visit the website for this...
2024-01-3030 minSmall Town Secret SauceEp. 1 Welcome to the Small Town Secret Sauce Podcast!#1: In 2022, my wife, Amy, and I decided to chase our dreams and create the life we wanted in a small town, trading in 24 years of big-city living. When we discovered the town that would become our new home, I was struck by the incredible community spirit, particularly the small businesses and community organizations that were integral to the community fabric. I wanted to know more about how these talented folks made it work with a smaller population and fewer resources, so I created this podcast.
2024-01-2907 min
Tips for TeachersAlex QuigleyFormer English teacher and now best-selling author, Alex Quigley, joins us on the Tips for Teacher podcast to share his 5 tips:
1. Ask students to make a pre-topic mind map (02:55)
2. Focus on developing keystone vocabulary (17:58)
3. Try using a collage collection to stimulate ideas (32:24)
4. Play "Just a minute!" (44:32)
5. Support your students using sentence expanding (1:00:30)
Access the show notes and audio transcription of the episode, plus a load more audio and video tips here: tipsforteachers.co.uk
2023-02-061h 21
Evidence into ActionSetting pupils up for success in mathsIn this instalment, host Alex Quigley discusses best practice in maths teaching, from establishing strong foundations in the early years, to making purposeful use of pupils’ misconceptions:
Simon Cox, EEF maths specialist and current secondary school teacher, discusses how maths teaching has changed in recent years and the importance of assessment (Start – 15:07);
Craig Barton, author and educational podcaster, highlights the importance of misconceptions and how they can be effectively tackled; (15:08 – 41:47); and
Fliss James, Early Years teacher at East London Research School, Specialist Lead and Evidence Lead in Education, explains how to cultivate a deep, holistic understanding of early mathem...
2021-03-231h 00
Mr Barton Maths Podcast#075 Alex Quigley: Closing the vocabulary gapAlex Quigley is a former English teacher and now Senior Associate at the Education Endowment Foundation. He is also the author of one of my favourite books of any genre over the last 12 months - Closing the Vocabulary Gap. In this interview we delve into the importance of vocabulary across all subjects, and I discover an exciting way of introducing students to a new concept.
For more information about today’s guest, plus links to the websites, resources and ideas they mention, please visit the show notes page: http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/alex-quigley-closing-the-vocabulary-gap/
2019-03-092h 12
Double Reed DishEpisode 55: Ann ShoemakerOn this MQVC themed episode we dish with Marissa Esposito, winner of the 2019 Meg Quigley Vivaldi Bassoon Competition! For our interview, we welcome Ann Shoemaker, Associate Professor of Bassoon at Baylor University and Co-Executive Director of MQVC!. Learn more about her at www.annshoemaker.com.
This podcast is brought to you by Singin' Dog Double Reed Supplies (www.singindog.com), Jende Reed Knives (www.jendeindustries.com), Edmund Nielsen Woodwinds (www.nielsen-woodwinds.com), and Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
In this episode:
Meg Quigley Vivaldi Bassoon Competition and Symposium: http://mqvc.org/
2019-03-0151 min
Double Reed DishEpisode 41: Nicolasa KusterOn this episode we answer your questions for us! For our interview, we welcome Nicolasa Kuster, Associate Professor of Bassoon at the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music!
This podcast is brought to you by Singin’ Dog Double Reeds (www.singindog.com), Jende Reed Knives (www.jendeindustries.com), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and GOBassoon Reeds(www.gobassoon.com).
In this episode: The Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition and Bassoon Symposium: mqvc.org/
2018-08-0158 min