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It's About Language, with Norah JonesS6E3: Learning Language at the Speed of Being Human with James Mattiace.In This EpisodeIn this episode of It’s About Language, Norah Jones interviews James Mattiace. He is an educator, assessment reformer, and lifelong language learner. They discuss what languages reveal, not just about communication. They also explore how people think, learn, and relate to one another.James draws on lived experience across eight countries. He reflects on language as a human system. It is nonlinear and deeply tied to identity. It is also shaped by power, culture, and motivation. The conversation shifts easily between topics. It moves from Costa Rica to...
2026-02-121h 00
The International Schools NetworkEp 59: Strategies for successful school developmentIn this discussion, we speak with four senior leaders about their experiences and the strategies they have found most useful for school development.Key themes:Ultilising professional development to create a cohesive school vision and to invest in staff.Student centred-learning to develop a supportive and inclusive school community. The role of love in education.Reflective curriculum development to best serve all students.Strategic planning and leading authentically when starting a new headship in a new school.Key takeaways.Guests:Christine Woods: Principal at The City School International, SharjahMelanie Hitchcocks: Principal, British International School...
2024-05-0853 min
The Saints and Alumni ShowJames Mattiace '96James Mattiace '96 sits down to share his Siena story and his career in education in the states and abroad. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts immediately following the show.
2024-02-0227 min
Stellar FirmaTrexel Geistman Solves Your ProblemsBy exclusive (court-)appointment, Trexel Geistman, designer extraordinaire, is here to help you, whether he wants to or not! Praise the Board in their infinite wisdom! Content Warning for:Second-person deliveryComedic threats of violenceEmotional abuseExistential dreadRodentsMentions: substance abuse, body-swapping, isolation, derealization / dissociation, cannibalism.Special thanks to this week's Patrons: Alyssa Rozendaal, heroei, Alexandra DeCarlo, Ruu Weist, Halogen, Jill Flansburg, Peter Lukas' life insurance policy, Taka, Inna Nytochka, Meg Allen, Kamilla Kavmark, Vortex Eclipse, winnfour, Sandra Roorda, Emily, Hila SketchCat Shats, Melanie, Sebrina McCoy, Bee Elderly, Adrian Serrano, evelina, Sloane, Alex James, K...
2020-09-1131 min
The Magnus ArchivesMAG 177 - WonderlandCase ########-17An examination of mental health care.Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings:- Arguments- Relationship conflict- Second-person Point-Of-View statement- Hospitals / Mental institutions- Mental illness- Gaslighting- Mental health abuse- Medical / Therapeutic malpractice- Victim blaming- Diminution / belittling language- Name invalidation- Involuntary commitment- Medication (inc involuntary medication)...
2020-09-0330 min
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG 157 - The Big PictureJoin Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben in this week's episode of Brorb Chat!This week Cel wants to make tin foil hats fashionable, Zolf recognizes something in Shoin's crafts, Hamid asks questions of the heart, and Azu makes some medical observationsContent Notes:• Infection• Interrogation• Euthanasia• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) / Cognitive impairment• Quarantine• Character deathThanks to this week's Patrons:Alyssa Rozendaal, heroei, Alexandra DeCarlo, Ruu Weist, Halogen, Jill Flansburg, Peter Lukas' life insurance policy, Taka, Inna Nytochk...
2020-05-2759 min