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Making the Grade PodcastTeachers Deserve It: a Conversation with Rae Hughart, Founder & EducatorSend us a textMAKING THE GRADES3 EP 39 | Season 3 Episode 39: Teachers Deserve It: a Conversation with Rae HughartHave you ever felt like your to-do list is never-ending—or that your inbox has gotten past the point of no return?On this next episode of Making the Grade, Georgia & Christine chat with Rae Hughart, a classroom teacher turned national speaker, professional development designer, and founder of Teachers Deserve It (TDI)—a professional learning company built by educators, for educators.After more than a de...2025-07-1643 min

Making the Grade PodcastHack your Brain: Rewire your Routines for Success with Executive Function Coaches, Georgia & ChristineSend us a text MAKING THE GRADES3 EP 38 | Season 3 Episode 38: a Conversation with Hosts Georgia & ChristineMaking the Grade is celebrating two incredible years of podcasting with a fresh new chapter. As the show evolves, listeners can look forward to a deeper dive into the executive function skills that help people thrive—for educators and beyond.This season, each episode will spotlight a specific skill such as time management, motivation, or emotion regulation, and the highlighted guest will offer Simple, science-backed tips listeners can put...2025-06-1830 min

Girl Doc Survival GuideEP163: The Savvy Working Mom: Grace and Joy with Whitnee HawthorneThriving as a Savvy Working Mom: Insights from Whitnee HawthorneIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine welcomes Whitnee Hawthorne, Global Head of Travel and Hospitality at Snowflake and author of The Savvy Working Mom: A Guide to Prioritization, Delegation, and Making Time for Cocktails. Whitnee shares her personal journey from New York to Georgia, detailing how she and her husband juggle careers, family, and self-care. She introduces key concepts from her book, including the Shine, Manage, Surrender framework and the Grace and Joy morning routine, offering practical advice for working moms to thrive...2025-04-2330 min

Deep Dive into Brain and Behavior (D2B2)From Focus to Distraction: How Brain Connectivity Predicts AttentionThis content was created using generative AI and is intended for informational purposes only. The views, interpretations, and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of the original authors, researchers, or the Georgia Institute of Technology. For authoritative and detailed insights, we encourage viewers to consult the original research (linked below) and academic sources.Cogn Affect Behav Neurosci. 2024 Feb;24(1):111-125. Time-varying functional connectivity predicts fluctuations in sustained attention in a serial tapping taskDolly T Seeburger, Nan Xu, Marcus Ma, Sam Larson, Christine Godwin, Shella D Keilholz, Eric H Schumacher pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38253775/doi: 10.3758/s13415...2025-02-1011 min

Making the Grade PodcastSeason 3 Preview + Executive Function Updates: a Conversation with Hosts Georgia & ChristineSend us a textMAKING THE GRADES3 EP 37 | Season 3 Preview + Executive Function Updates: a Conversation with Hosts Georgia & ChristineMaking the Grade Podcast is kicking off Season 3 with a heartfelt update from the hosts! In this special episode, they reflect on nearly 2 amazing years of podcasting, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at their process and celebrating the journey. Along the way, they share exciting personal and professional updates—Georgia is expecting a baby next month, and the Making the Grade team is growing in 2025.The ho...2025-01-1515 min

Making the Grade PodcastMental Health Support & Open Parachutes: a Conversation with Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Hayley WatsonSend us a textS2 EP 036 | Mental Health Support & Open Parachutes: a Conversation with Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Hayley WatsonIn this next episode, a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist shares how she has dedicated her career to supporting student mental health through innovative programs and resources. Hayley’s journey from globetrotting psychologist to mental health advocate and program developer is a testament to her passion for empowering both students and educators to thrive in challenging times.Despite her expertise in clinical settings, Hayley’s love for...2024-12-1140 min

The Mental Funny BoneEpisode 36: Get Your D*cks Out of the OvenFan Mail Goes Here!!In this episode of 'The Mental Funny Bone,' Sarah and Christine offer a mix of humor and heartfelt conversation. They jump right into uproarious anecdotes about their unruly dogs and family antics, including Thanksgiving tales of spoiling pets and wardrobe conundrums. The conversation shifts to a poignant discussion on depression, using a quote from the show 'Jenny and Georgia' to paint a vivid picture of the condition. They continue their deep dive into mental health by summarizing meditation tips from Dan Harris's '10 Percent Happier,' emphasizing mindfulness and loving-kindness practices. The...2024-12-0646 min

That Sounds Terrific in the 585That Sounds Terrific: Ep. 110 - D3Day with Doug CornfieldIn this inspiring episode of The Podcast That Sounds Terrific, host Nick Koziol sits down with Doug Cornfield, a former National Champion runner turned advocate for inclusivity in sports. From his days breaking records at the University of Georgia to co-founding the Disability Dream & Do (D3Day) events, Doug shares his journey of athletic triumphs and his mission to empower children with disabilities. Learn how Doug, inspired by his son Gideon and his friendship with pro baseball player Dave Clark, has transformed lives through D3Day’s free sports camps. Discover the power of sp...2024-11-2732 min

Making the Grade PodcastEducator Forever: a Conversation with Teacher Career Coach, Lily JonesSend us a textS2 EP 035 | Educator Forever: a Conversation with Teacher Career Coach, LilyIn this next episode of Making the Grade, Georgia & Christine chat with Lily Jones, founder of Educator Forever. Lily, a former classroom teacher, created Educator Forever to empower educators to explore fulfilling careers outside the traditional classroom setting. With a passion for helping teachers redefine their careers, Lily has guided countless educators on a path to discovering flexible, impactful roles that leverage their skills and expertise.As a passionate early childhood teacher, Lily truly...2024-11-1331 min

Making the Grade PodcastChallenging the Status Quo of Leadership Practices: a Conversation with Principal & Podcast Host, Tyler ComeauSend us a textS2 EP 34 | Challenging the Status Quo of Leadership Practices: a Conversation with Principal & Podcast Host, Tyler ComeauHave you ever felt disconnected from your day to day life: in the classroom, at home, or even just “off”? If you’ve wondered what could help you feel more aligned with your intrinsic energy, keep reading! On this next episode of Making the Grade podcast, Georgia & Christine chat with Canadian principal, Tyler, about how his how his journey into the education field led him to becoming a principal, obtaining a doct...2024-10-1638 min

Rabbit Hole of ResearchEpisode 20: Exploring the Science and Handwavium of Possessions: A Journey Through Supernatural HorrorNote: At ~the 6 minute mark our recording was cut, even though we talked for 1 hour. My story is the Reed’s Local ghost interrupted our recording—you can hear a noice before the recording cuts! But Rabbit Hole of Research ain’t afraid of no ghosts and the show goes on! Enjoy!In the second October of Horror episode the Rabbit Hole Research dives into the spine-chilling realm of possessions and spirits, perfectly timed for Halloween. We take over Reed Local, with several guests. Reed’s Local co-owner and horror buff, Melissa; the writer/director of Killer Piñata s...2024-10-161h 14

Educator Forever103. Supporting New Teachers with Christine and Georgia of Making the Grade ProjectGeorgia O’Keefe and Christine Zuppa are co-founders of Making the Grade Project, an organization with a mission to empower educators starting with the very beginning of their careers. While they specialize in helping teachers in their home state of Massachusetts to pass the MTEL, they support teachers everywhere in setting up their classrooms and careers for success. Christine and Georgia each spent over a decade in the K-12 classroom setting before deciding it was time to make a change and support education in a different way. In this episode, Christine and Georgia discuss their educator journeys, ho...2024-10-0231 min

Making the Grade PodcastBalance Your Teacher Life: a Conversation with Author & Teacher Coach, Grace StevensSend us a textS2 EP 33 | Balance Your Teacher Life: a Conversation with Author & Teacher Coach, Grace StevensMaking the Grade Podcast is kicking off the school year with a well-timed conversation with author, Grace Stevens. After 20 years as an elementary school teacher, Grace realized that she needed to take an active role in her mindset, habits & approach to continue to enjoy teaching. Grace combines her signature mantra, "Your energy teaches more than your lesson plans," with two decades of study in behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and NLP to create science-based habits for...2024-09-1154 min $Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world\'s most prolific authors$ Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authorsWriting a locked-room mystery on a thousand acres with #1 NYT bestseller, Karin Slaughter.Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news. Then, stick around for a chat with Karin Slaughter! Karin Slaughter is one of the world's most popular and acclaimed storytellers. She is the author of more than twenty instant New York Times bestselling novels, including the Edgar–nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls, The Good Daughter, and Pieces of Her. She is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her is a #1 Netflix original series starring Toni Collette, and WILL TRE...2024-08-201h 04

Making the Grade PodcastFailure Free Reading: a Conversation with Author & Reading Researcher Dr. Joe LockavitchSend us a textS2 EP 032 | Failure Free Reading: A Conversation with Author & Reading Researcher, Dr. Joe LockavitchOn the 32nd episode of Making the Grade Podcast, Georgia and Christine connect with Dr. Joe Lockavitch, a former classroom teacher, school psychologist, university professor, special education director, and applied reading researcher who is the author and developer of The Failure Free Reading Program. Failure Free Reading is a nationally recognized, proven non-phonic first reading intervention that accelerates the vocabulary, comprehension, expressive fluency, and confidence of chronically struggling students who defy traditional reading interventions.2024-08-1436 min

Small Town MysteriesNoah BushThe senseless, and potentially racially-motivated, crime that killed eight-year-old Noah Bush will have you seething.Sources: -https://home.army.mil/stewart/about/Garrison/DPW/environmental/prevention-and-compliance/borrow-pits#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20Borrow%20Pit,for%20fill%20at%20another%20location.-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesup,_Georgia-https://johndrogerslaw.com/the-controversial-debate-of-trying-juveniles-as-adults-in-the-criminal-justice-system/-https://www.thedailybeast.com/georgia-family-demands-justice-after-drowning-of-8-year-old-black-boy-noah-bush-https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/sentencing-delayed-for-child-charged-in-noah-bushs-death-in-jesup/PWX6LFWZFFA7NKXKSLBF7BMRJ4/-https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/07/29/minors-charged-noah-bush-death-jesup-georgia/74584663007/-https://www.wjcl.com/article/jesup-residents-protest-death-noah-bush/60865381-https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-noah-bush-and-his-family-through-this-difficult-time Support th...2024-08-1427 min $Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world\'s most prolific authors$ Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authorsFour novels in, Katherine Wood explains why she dropped her pen name and went with her authentic self on her new book.Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including: "CCC Announces Collective Solution for Internal AI Licenses," "Audible Rolls Out New Royalty Plan," and "Hachette Reorgs Workman, Moves Algonquin into Little, Brown." Then, stick around for a chat with Katherine Wood! Katherine Wood – QUICK FACTS: Hometown: Jackson, Mississippi University: University of Southern California Current city: Atlanta, Georgia Lived the longest in: Los Angeles, CA Favorite city: Barcelona, Spain Favorite food: dark chocolate Favorite drink: Aperol spritz Favorite holiday: Halloween Loves: yoga, hiking, travel, words, house music, suns...2024-07-221h 04

Making the Grade PodcastSlow Living & Productivity: a conversation with Productivity Coach & Consultant, Dr. Kate HenrySend us a textS2 EP 031 | Slow Living & Productivity: a conversation with Productivity Coach & Consultant, Dr. Kate HenryIn Episode 31 of Making the Grade, Georgia & Christine chat with Dr. Kate Henry, a former academic turned independent scholar and productivity coach. A local colleague of Christine’s, Kate shares her account of shifting her career goals once completing her PhD & adjusting to living with chronic illness. She explores how the philosophy of slow living changed her life, highlighting its core values and practices that contrast sharply with our modern fast-paced lifestyles. ...2024-07-1738 min

Making the Grade PodcastStudent Advocacy & Activism: a Conversation with Advocate & Consultant, Kristen FlannerySend us a textS2 EP 030 | Student Advocacy & Activism: a Conversation with Advocate & Consultant, Kristen FlanneryFor the 30th episode, a local MA teacher shares how she successfully fulfilled her dream of becoming a business owner. Kristen, a fellow MA teacher, transitioned from special education teacher to building an advocacy and consulting company focusing on student well-being. An avid activist for students with disabilities and education reform, Kristen has worked mostly with middle and high school students since 2012. Kristen discusses how COVID impacted education and what led her to pursue consulting a...2024-06-1254 min

Aspire to Lead292. Championing Neurodiversity and Executive Functioning: Featuring Christine ZuppaIn this enlightening episode of Aspire to Lead, we're joined by Christine Zuppa, host of the Making the Grade Podcast, to discuss pivotal topics in education today. Christine shares her insights on enhancing executive functioning skills for both teachers and students, emphasizing the importance of these skills in fostering academic success and personal growth. We also delve into the concept of neurodiversity in education, exploring how embracing diverse learning needs can create a more inclusive and effective educational environment. Christine offers her thoughts on the efficacy and limitations of standardized testing as a metric for student achievement. Additionally, Christine introduces...2024-06-0927 min

Home Education with EaseTips and Tricks for Enjoyable Road Trips with Kids Ep. 21In this captivating episode of "Educating Kids and Connecting Families," host Christine Furman delves into the world of family road trips and the art of traveling with children. As a seasoned traveler herself, Christine shares a treasure trove of tips and tricks that have turned their lengthy family road trips into enjoyable and memorable adventures. The episode creates an inviting atmosphere for parents looking for guidance on how to best prepare for long car journeys with kids in tow. Christine takes us through the evolution of road trips from her carefree twenties to the meticulously planned twelve-hour...2024-05-2037 min

Making the Grade PodcastNext Step Education: a Coversation with Former Classroom Teacher & Co-Founder, Meghan SchelziSend us a text S2 EP 029 | Next Step Education: a Conversation with Former Classroom Teacher & Co-Founder, Meghan SchelziOn this next episode, a local guest from the Boston podcast scene (thanks Kim!) shares how she successfully founded and scaled her learning center, "Next Step Education”. Meghan’s journey from the classroom to entrepreneurship is a testament to the power of curiosity and passion in shaping the future of learning.Despite her fulfillment in the classroom & having a “dream class”, Meghan’s curiosity about exploring new avenues in education led her to launch "Nex...2024-05-1536 min

The DSO Hygienist with Christine DiehlNavigating the Shift: Transitioning from Private Practice to a DSODr Douglas Palmer was born in Chicago. His family moved to Southern California when he was 4. Dr Palmer attended California State College, now the University of Fullerton, on a full-ride academic scholarship. After three years, he was admitted to Northwestern University School of Dentistry. He served as a dentist in the United States Air Force, spending those years in Texas, Sheppard, and Kelly Air Force Bases. He originally settled in Lake Bluff, Illinois, with a private practice in Lake Forest. He missed working with other dentists and sold that practice to join a group practice in Wisconsin.2024-04-2321 min

Making the Grade PodcastEncouraging Creativity in Early Childhood Education: a Conversation with Pre-K Teacher, Hannah SeversonSend us a textS2 EP 028 | Encouraging Creativity in Early Childhood Education: a Conversation with Pre-K Teacher, Hannah SeversonIn this episode of Making the Grade Podcast, Georgia & Christine sit down with Hannah, a passionate PreK teacher from Fort Worth, Texas. With eleven years of experience in both public and private settings, Hannah brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for early childhood education to the table.Hannah shares her journey in education, from her beginnings as a teacher to her current roles as a member of NAEYC and a valued m...2024-04-1735 min

Making the Grade PodcastBeautiful Stuff Project: a Conversation with Former Teacher & Founding Executive Director, Marina SeevakSend us a textS2 EP 027 | Beautiful Stuff Project: a conversation with former teacher & founding executive director, Marina SeevakOn the 27th episode of Making the Grade Podcast, Georgia and Christine connect with Marina, a former teacher & executive director of the Beautiful Stuff Project. The Beautiful Stuff Project increases access to play and the arts through the creative reuse of materials. Marina is passionate about allowing children the space to explore & create, and this is possible through the organic roots of this project.Marina’s story highlights the viewpoints of...2024-04-0346 min

Making the Grade PodcastTeacher Career Transition Academy: a Conversation with Co-Founder, Lisa HardingSend us a textMAKING THE GRADES2 EP 026 | Teacher Career Transition Academy: a Conversation with Co-Founder, Lisa HardingWith teacher burnout being a buzzword in the news lately, it’s nothing new that teachers are considering new careers after many struggles in the classroom. What would it be like for teachers if they had a playbook of how to handle the stress & a way to figure out their next chapter? With 15 years of experience as a tech CEO, Lisa shares her story about what drove her to create Te...2024-03-2031 min

Making the Grade PodcastMotivating Minds: a Conversation with Educational Consultant & Author, Ivana FarrarSend us a textS2 EP 025 | Motivating Minds: a Conversation with Educational Consultant & Author, Ivana FarrarIn this next episode of Making the Grade, Georgia & Christine talk with Ivana, the founder of Motivating Minds & Achievement Solutions. Formerly of Georgia & currently in DC, Ivana didn’t always know that she wanted to become a teacher. Prior to consulting, she was teaching at the high school level. Additionally, Ivana is the author of “It’s Time to Get Your $#!@ Together”, a book to empower young adults to improve their lives with an appro...2024-03-0633 min

Making the Grade PodcastBelieving Beyond You: a Conversation with Education Entrepreneur, Rebecca GuillorySend us a textS2 EP 024 | Believing Beyond You: a Conversation with Education Entrepreneur, Rebecca Guillory In this episode we’re chatting with Rebecca, an incredible educator and entrepreneur, and basically sunshine in human form. We recorded this episode back in October (eek!) but reliving our conversation with Rebecca was exactly what we needed during a cold February in Boston! She speaks to our soul and we know you will love her wisdom, advice, and motivational words, too!We cover Rebecca’s extensive 15+ years in education taking on multiple roles...2024-02-2157 min

Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and MetalsmithsEmily Webster: Mavens Jewelry on Balancing Creativity and Real Life in the San Francisco Bay AreaWe spend countless hours in our studios and more behind the screen editing photos, answering emails, listing, and sharing our work. It can feel very solitary for even someone like me who absolutely loves my alone time. Yet I think it is worth the freedom to create businesses that work in our lives and the pleasure of doing something we truly love. Today, I’m speaking with my friend, Emily Webster of Mavens Jewelry. Emily reached out to me in a sweet little DM on Instagram and we became fast friends. It’s been a mutually supportive relat...2024-02-141h 03

Making the Grade PodcastAspiring to Lead: a Conversation with Training & Development Specialist, Josh StamperSend us a textS2 EP 023 | Aspiring to Lead: a Conversation with Training & Development Specialist, Josh StamperIn this next episode of Making the Grade, Christine & Georgia are joined by Josh, the Training and Development Specialist for the Teach Better Team and manager of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Prior to Joshua's current position, he was a middle school Administrator, classroom art educator, and coach. Joshua is the author of Aspire to Lead, podcaster, leadership coach, and education presenter. Josh opens up about his experiences as a student, and h...2024-02-0746 min

Making the Grade PodcastChat GPTeacher - Exploring AI: a Coversation with 7th Grade History Teacher, Jack McLoughlinSend us a textS2 EP 022 | Chat GPTeacher - Exploring AI: a Coversation with 7th Grade History Teacher, Jack McLoughlinWith AI being the buzz over the last year in all industries, have you wondered about how this could translate (in a positive way) to education? Florida 7th grade history teacher & AI enthusiast, Jack, shares the unique moment when he knew he wanted to be a teacher & the research he is doing to explore educators implementing AI in schools. With 7 years of experience as a middle school teacher, Jack shares some insights from...2024-01-2440 min

Benchmark HappeningsIndigo Hills Retreat: An Oasis for Pastors with Kristy HensleyEver wondered how burnout can affect those in high-stress roles such as ministry leaders, first responders, and nurses? Well, this episode aims to shed light on this critical issue, with the help of our special guest, Christine Hensley. As a licensed counselor and a crucial part of Seat of Hope Ministry, Christine shares the intriguing story of how her family's retreat property, Indigo Heels, came to be. This unique retreat and nonprofit is crafted as an oasis for rest and recuperation, targeting those who tirelessly serve others.Delving into the importance of hope, we discuss the transformative...2024-01-1027 min

Making the Grade PodcastStarting Before You’re Ready: a Conversation with Business & Life Coach, Sandy PattersonSend us a textS2 EP 021 | Starting Before You’re Ready: a Conversation with Sandy PattersonMaking the Grade podcast is back for Season 2 with the 1st episode of 2024 coming at you from sunny San Diego with the lovely Sandy Patterson! After 14 years as an elementary school teacher, Sandy realized that she was in need of some guidance and sought out a life coach. And little did she know how the student would become the teacher.Sandy evaluated her current situation & realized that her values had shifted - so she became a...2024-01-1037 min

Making the Grade PodcastSeason 1 Recap: Georgia & ChristineSend us a textEP 020 | Georgia & Christine: Recap Season 1 On the last episode of Season 1 of Making the Grade podcast, Georgia & Christine recap season 1: what they have learned, surprising takeaways, & what’s to come in season 2! Their journey into podcasting has been an eye-opening & surprisingly liberating experience - and in helping other educators elevate their teacher voices, they seem to have re-found their own.This conversation covers it all: from the behind the scenes of creating a podcast, the updates to come in season 2 & why they are grateful to be on thi...2023-11-1534 min

Girl Doc Survival GuideEP87: Paige Porter on leaning in and reframing the impostor syndromeThis episode provides a valuable perspective on imposter syndrome, emotional intelligence, and personal growth within the medical field while offering relatable insights for listeners from all walks of life. Learn about Paige Porter's inspiring journey from an athlete with a biology degree to a fourth-year medical student with aspirations in dermatology. Her experiences and path offer valuable insights into the world of medical education and career progression. Paige Porter grew up in the Metro-Atlanta area and received an athletic scholarship for soccer at the University of North Alabama where she completed a degree in biology with a minor in...2023-11-0812 min