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X-UMEDRobert Johnson & The CrossroadsSummaryThis conversation delves into the life and legend of Robert Johnson, the iconic blues musician famously associated with making a deal with the devil at the crossroads. The hosts explore the significance of crossroads in various cultures, discussing folklore, myths, and the spiritual implications of these locations. They also examine Robert Johnson's life, his music, and the mystery surrounding his untimely death, drawing connections between his experiences and the broader themes of folklore and cultural beliefs.SourcesMississippiEncyclopedia.comParanormalScholar.comSouthern...
2025-11-2344 min
Education EnclaveTurning The Tables - My StoryWelcome to another episode of the Education Enclave podcast where I highlight excellence in education.This edition has a twist, as my colleague Jess Howe is interviewing me. Jess asks me about:* My back story in education* How I became a principal* What were the key actions to turn around Woori Yallock PS* Key influences & supports* Actions that led to a culture of continuous improvement that has been sustained* Challenges I faced as a young leader* Advice I would give to a...
2025-03-191h 06Education EnclaveYoungest Literacy Consultant Ever? Jess WallaceIn this episode I’m joined by Jess Wallace who I’ve worked closely with since 2011.Jess has had some unique influences that have helped shape her into the outstanding educator she is today. For example, working at McDonalds while she was completing her teaching degree, as well as playing bowls from a young age, including representing Victoria which Jess still does.We cover a lot of ground in this podcast, including the importance of high expectations, how Jess revolutionised the teaching of Foundation at Woori Yallock PS, how she became a very young...
2025-01-1539 minEducation EnclaveYoungest Literacy Master Trainer In Victoria - Bre BoyerIn this episode I'm joined by Bre Boyer who I've worked closely with over a number of years at Cobram PS.The main focus of our conversation is on phonics, and the practices that Bre has implemented across the junior school.The school's growth data from Foundation to Year 1 is phenomenal.A big reason for this is the teaching being assessment responsive, i.e. meeting the needs of each student.Another thing to note is that in 2023 Bre became the youngest Literacy Master Trainer across the state of Victoria.I hope...
2024-11-2931 min
Marked with Angie Elkins and Andrea Lennon10 Women Who Changed the World | With Dr. Danny AkinDr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins us to talk about what inspired him to write his latest book about 10 women who have made an impact on the Kingdom. He also shares his thoughts on why there seems to be more women, especially single women, answering the call to serve as missionaries in difficult places. Thanks for listening!SHOW LINKSSoutheastern Baptist Theological Seminary10 Women Who Changed the World World Missions ClockMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted...
2024-03-1135 minEducation EnclaveChris ThomasWelcome to another edition of the Education Enclave podcast, where I focus on excellence in education.Today’s guest has had a big influence on my career by encouraging me to pursue the principal role, and was then my mentor when I did in fact become a principal.Chris Thomas is currently an independent consultant, who was previously the Director of Programs at the Queensland Education Leadership Institute, and before that he was a high performing principal at Yarra Junction Primary School in Victoria.In this episode we discuss Chris’s pathway in educ...
2024-02-011h 03Education EnclaveMatt KnightIn this latest episode I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Matt Knight.Matt has a super impressive CV, which we dig into by discussing his pathway into teaching, how he ventured into consultancy and everything between.Matt has much to be proud of, but his number one is bringing about significant, sustained school improvement. Cobram PS, the school he led for several years, is still high performing three years after he ventured into the world of consultancy. Matt puts this down to the excellent culture the staff at the school have co...
2023-11-1054 minEducation EnclaveKeay Cobbin - CurriculumIn this issue I’m joined once again by Keay Cobbin, who was also my most recent guest on the podcast. There has been lots of positive feedback regarding our first episode together which you can listen to here.There are so many topics that Keay and I could (and often do) discuss, and for this instalment we decided to delve into all things curriculum.We both feel that post-COVID this is often the missing link in schools. In fact, many of the high performing schools we work with have gone back to curriculum this ye...
2023-07-281h 00Education EnclaveKeay CobbinWelcome to another edition of the Education Enclave podcast, where it is my job to unpack excellence in education.In this issue I’m joined by Keay Cobbin who has had a massive influence on me both personally and professionally. After teaching in Victoria for a number of years, Keay and her partner Steve Willy headed over to New York to work as consultants for a decade. On their return to Victoria, they have led the literacy agenda across the state via a suite of courses offered through the Victorian Aca...
2023-07-1455 minEducation EnclaveFlick Curnow - School ImprovementWelcome to another edition of the Education Enclave podcast.This episode has been a long time coming.In this episode I’m joined by Flick Curnow who is the Assistant Principal at Woori Yallock Primary School.In Flick’s career she has witnessed and helped lead the school from rock bottom to sustained excellence as one of the best schools in Victoria. The school hosts numerous visits each year from educators looking to learn from the practices and culture the school has developed. Flick and the other members of the leadership team...
2023-03-0259 min
Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC PodcastEpisode 230 - MLS Monday as Tillman Debuts in IndioSend us a textThe Super Bowl is over, and with that, comes the close of the NFL season and the day every soccer (football!) loving fan in Los Angeles was waiting for: MLS Monday! That's right, the craze sweeping the sports world is here; MLS is taking over the day after the Super Bowl, and Episode 230 is the Defenders' contribution to #MLSMonday!LAFC beat Bob, Dio, and MAK out in the desert, 2-1, behind a brace from Bouanga. Timothy Tillman shook off jet lag to make his debut, we finally figured out who #35 is...
2023-02-1458 minEducation EnclaveWhat If Read-Aloud Sustained Children’s Independent Thinking?Welcome to another episode of the Education Enclave podcast.This episode is a discussion of chapter 5 of Debbie Miller’s book, What’s the Best That Could Happen? New Possibilities for Teachers & Readers. While you can listen to this episode as a stand alone, the best experience will be if you’ve read the entire book, as well as listened to the earlier episodes where we discuss chapters 1 – 4.The talented group that joined me in this episode are the following educators:
2022-12-0731 minEducation EnclaveWhat If Our Classroom Environment and Routines Offered Choice?Welcome to another episode of the Education Enclave podcast.This episode is a discussion of chapter 3 of Debbie Miller’s book, What’s the Best That Could Happen? New Possibilities for Teachers & Readers. While you can listen to this episode as a stand alone, the best experience will be if you’ve read the first three chapters, as well as listened to the earlier episodes where we discuss chapters 1 and 2.The talented group that joined me in this episode are the following educato...
2022-11-2855 minEducation EnclaveWhat If We Owned the Units We Are Asked to Teach?Welcome to another episode of the Education Enclave podcast.This episode is a discussion of chapter 4 of Debbie Miller’s book, What’s the Best That Could Happen? New Possibilities for Teachers & Readers. While you can listen to this episode as a stand alone, the best experience will be if you’ve read the first four chapters, as well as listened to the earlier episodes where we discuss chapters 1 to 3.The talented group that joined me in this episode are the following educato...
2022-11-2844 minEducation EnclaveWhat If We Made What Children Make and Do Our Priority?Welcome to another episode of the Education Enclave podcast.This episode is a discussion of chapter 2 of Debbie Miller’s book, What’s the Best That Could Happen? New Possibilities for Teachers & Readers. While you can listen to this episode as a stand alone, the best experience will be if you’ve read the first two chapters, as well as listened to the earlier episode where we discuss chapter 1.The talented group that joined me in this episode are the following educators:
2022-11-281h 04Education EnclaveJess Howe - Woori YallockWelcome to another episode of the Education Enclave podcast.In this episode I’m joined by Jess Howe who is the Foundation Team Leader at Woori Yallock Primary School. Jess is an amazing educator, who I’ve had the privilege of observing from the start of her career, right up until now.If you’re an Early Years teacher this is a must listen.We discuss the Foundation classroom, high expectations, coaching, phonics, writing, spelling and communities of practice. I’m already thinking about a round 2 with Jess. If you have any questions...
2022-11-0742 minEducation Enclave2021 Teacher Of The Year - Erin BeisselThis is episode 2 of Education Enclave.In this episode I’m joined by Erin Beissel, who in 2021 was awarded Teacher of the Year by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.Erin is currently on maternity leave from Clarinda PS, but we managed to squeeze in our chat while Audrey was having a nap.We discuss professional learning, leadership, literacy and all things education.I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did.
2022-10-1933 minEducation EnclaveDebbie Miller's - What's The Best That Could Happen? Study Group Session 1This is Episode 1 of the Education Enclave podcast.For those of you who don’t have any context on me, I focus on excellence in education from F-12.Earlier in the year, via my weekly newsletter, I offered to run a Study Group on a selected text over the course of the year. Based on the educators who expressed interest I decided to focus on Debbie Miller’s, What’s the Best That Could Happen? New Possibilities for Teachers & Readers. This episode is our discussion around chapter 1.The talented group that joined me in the...
2022-07-0558 min
The Sci-Files on Impact 89FMQuerus Hamlin about Mapping Nutrients in the Great LakesOn this week’s The Sci-Files, your hosts Chelsie and Danny interview Quercus Hamlin. Quercus is a first-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences working under Drs. David Hyndman, Anthony Kendall, and Sherry Martin in the Michigan State University Hydrogeology Lab. He is entering his 6th year with the group after working as an undergraduate researcher and earning his Master’s degree this past spring. Quercus works on water quality issues from nutrient loading in the Great Lakes region. “Nutrients” refer to the chemical elements nitrogen and phosphorus, which are both essential to plant growth...
2020-11-2315 min
CiTR -- The Medicine ShowPrescription: Will You 'Marry Me'?Guests:Marry Me - Natalee Fera, Danny Lovelock, Kenny Dietrich Host: Jason LawrenceDJ/Co-Host/Producer: Christopher HyndmanCo-Host: Ali GhazaniMarry MeWebsite: marrymemusic.caBandcamp: https://marrymemusic.bandcamp.comFacebook: facebook.com/marrymebandNatalee Ferawww.facebook.com/nataleeferaDanny Lovelockwww.facebook.com/dannylovelockKenny Dietrichwww.facebook.com/kenny.dietrich.315Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/musicbymarrymeInstagram: @photosbymarrymeTwitter:@marrymemusic1'The Medicine Show' With Jason LawrenceBroadcasting healing energy with...
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