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Quality of Life Hospice & Palliative Care PodcastWhat is Advance Care Planning and How Does it Help us Age in Place?Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair sits down with Director of Care Navigation Maureen Williams, to discuss what exactly an advance care plan is, and how planning ahead might increase quality of life and help us to age in place. If you live in Western North Carolina and are in need of Hospice or Palliative Care, please call Four Seasons, The Care You Trust toll free at 866.466.9734 or visit us online at FourSeasonsCare.org. Thank you for listening!2025-06-1016 min
Wizard of Ads Monday Morning MemoHollywood’s Broken AngelHer name was Lillian Millicent Entwistle, “Peg” to her friends. She was born in 1908.At the age of 19, Peg married Robert Keith, 10 years older than she. Then she discovered that he had been married before and had a 6 year-old son. The couple was soon divorced.“I’ll move to a new place and get a new start,” she thought. “Goodbye, New York. Hello, L.A. I’m going to become an actress.”But hopes and dreams are fragile things and hearts are easily broken.At the age of 24 “She decided she’d failed,” says Davi...2025-01-2003 min
Quality of Life Hospice & Palliative Care PodcastAging in Place and Caring for the CaregiverOur host Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair welcomes Director of Home Care, Mary Jo Powers, MSW, and Director of Care Navigation, Maureen Williams, MEd, BSN, RN, CCM, CDCP who will discuss what Aging in Place means, and how we provide services that make quality of life easier for the Caregiver (or loved one who is providing care for the patient/client). They also discuss various ways that specific services can help those who are caring for loved ones with dementia. For more information, call 866-466-9734 or visit FourSeasonsCare.orgIf you live in Western North Carolina and are i...2024-06-0417 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersSummer Playlist: Preparing for the First Day of SchoolIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn all about the first day of school activities you can use with your Language Learners. I will also be sharing with you why it is important to be intentional in planning your first day of school activities. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to be intentional i...2024-05-1309 min
BikePortland PodcastCity Commissioner Mingus Mapps on Broadway Bike Lane ScandalIn this episode, I share a video call I had with PBOT Commissioner Mingus Mapps about the Broadway Bike Lane Scandal. His office set up this 30-minute interview to respond to our stories about Mapps' involvement in a push from his PBOT Director Millicent Williams to make significant changes to the protected bike lane on NW/SW Broadway. Williams' email to PBOT staff on September 14th made it clear she was ready to move forward — with what she claims was Mapps' approval — on reversing the protected bike lane and replacing it with a less safe configuration. Williams has since made...2023-09-2237 min
Generation Motivation: The PodcastMi Casa Es Su Casa - Realtor Millicent Ryan Interview(S4: Ep 13) I had the opportunity to chat with Millicent Ryan of Keller Williams Realty. She spoke about her passion for not only helping people find their dream homes, but also educating them on the benefits of obtaining financial freedom and building generational wealth through property ownership.2022-09-0845 min
Confidence Restored62: Breaking Forth 2 Destiny by Dr. Brennetta (Bren) WilliamsOn this episode of The CC: America Podcast host Tomeria Jordan is joined by Dr. Brennetta C. Williams also known as Dr. Bren. Dr. Bren is an evangelist, author, speaker, and community advocate. She is also the visionary, founder, and senior pastor of the Impact Worship Center Int’l (IWCI) located in Chesapeake, Virginia.
During this episode Dr. Bren discusses:
how life events have shaped the person that she is
using her passions to fuel her ministry
what readers can expect from her book "Breaking Forth 2 Destiny: Arising from where you are to where God has de...2022-02-0726 min
Power & Grace LeadersPastor & Non-Profit Owner- Dr. Bren WilliamsPower & Grace Leaders:Welcome, today's episode is interviewing Dr. Bren WilliamsBio: Reverend Dr. Brennetta Williams is the Visionary Founder and Senior Pastor of the Impact Worship Center Int’l located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Impact Worship Center is a church with a vision to impact lives for victorious living through Christ. IWCI is committed to serving those in need and reaching the lost at any cost.Dr. Williams received her undergraduate studies degree in Business Management from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. After achieving her Bachelor of Science degree, sh...2022-01-2520 min
Words With BoneThe Velveteen Rabbit, By Margery WilliamsThis story touched me when it was read to me in Primary School, this is the first time I have read it since and well, listen to then end and hear it still move me.2021-10-3033 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersFinding a Curriculum - Tips & StrategiesWelcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this week’s episode, I will provide you with tips and strategies on how you can find a curriculum for your Language Learners. Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every week? If so, then I have the perfect option for you! Join my monthly lesson planning club “The Close Read Club”. Each month you will have access to lesson plans tha...2021-10-1809 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersIncorporating Student Interests into your ESL ClassroomWelcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Reflect on how you can bring more of your student interests into your lesson plans Learn easy to implement strategies on how you incorporate student interests into your lessons Take steps to incorporate student interests into your lessons Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every week? If so, then I have the perfect option for yo...2021-10-1107 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersSpending Time Relationship BuildingWelcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Reflect on your current practices around building relationships with your Language Learners Learn strategies that are easy and simple to implement in your classroom around building relationships Start taking the first steps in building meaningful relationships with your students Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every week? If so, then I have the perfect option fo...2021-10-0407 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersEncouraging collaboration in your ESL ClassroomWelcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Reflect on your current collaboration strategies in your classroom Learn how to encourage collaboration with your Language Learners Take the first steps to implement effective collaboration with your Language Learners Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every week? If so, then I have the perfect option for you! Join my monthly lesson planning club “The Clos...2021-09-2706 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersStrategies to Reduce Your Planning Time this School YearWelcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will : Reflect on how you can reduce your planning time this school year Learn concrete strategies that you can use immediately to reduce your planning time Take steps to implement a plan that will help you reduce your time planning for your Language Learners. Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every week? If so, then I ha...2021-09-2012 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersSetting Your Language Learners Up for SuccessWelcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL. In this episode, you will: Learn strategies on how to successfully support your Language Learners Reflect on how you can support your Language Learners throughout the school year Design a plan that will help you implement supporting your Language Learners this school year Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every week? If so, then I have the perfect option for y...2021-09-1310 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersMy Favorite Planning ToolsIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to minimize your planning tools My favorite tools for planning Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and effective steps to prepare for the school year.2021-06-2107 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersHow to Know if You are Ready for the Upcoming Year with Your ELLSIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Ways to prepare for the upcoming school year How to check with yourself to know you are ready Simple ways to start getting prepared today Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and effective...2021-06-1407 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersHow to Quickly Write Content & Language ObjectivesIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to quickly have language and content objectives prepared How you can write content and language objectives Quick strategies to make writing and content objectives easier Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and...2021-06-0707 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersPlanning for your Planning PeriodIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Planning tools to prepare you for the school year Strategies that can make your planning period more structured How you can use your planning period effectively to maximize your time Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give...2021-05-3106 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersCreating a Welcoming Environment for your Language LearnersIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies to get you ready for your Language Learners Tips to create a welcome environment for your students Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and effective steps to prepare for the school year.2021-05-1008 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersCompliance & Prepping for the New School YearIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies to get you ready for compliance Simple tips to avoid getting overwhelmed with compliance Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and effective steps to prepare for the school year.2021-05-0307 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersOrganizing for the Upcoming School YearIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to take simple steps to prepare for the school year How to take inventory and update your space How to tackle mini projects Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and effective steps...2021-04-2606 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersThe New School Year is Approaching (Here is how you can prepare)If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Why thinking about the upcoming year can give you insight How to take time to plan your vision The benefits of putting aside 10 minutes a day Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and...2021-04-0506 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersDeveloping Confidence as an EducatorIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Why having confidence as an educator is essential Simple steps to build your confidence as an educator How having confidence benefits you and your students Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and effective...2021-03-2907 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersHow to Prepare for Your Upcoming Teacher InterviewIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: My personal story of how I persevered through interviews Tips on how you can prepare for upcoming teacher interviews Strategies on how you can shine in all your teacher interviews Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give...2021-03-2215 min
Publishing SecretsDr. Bren Williams: Step Out, Step Up, and Step ForthIn this episode, you’ll also hear:Dr. Williams’s mission to help others explore, embrace, and excel in their God-given purposeThe distinction Dr. Williams makes between breaking free, breaking through, breaking out, and breaking forthHow journaling about your own process of growth can turn into a book that touches the lives of other peopleHow to be intentional in your focus and write directly for your target audienceThe importance of researching to find the right publisher for your bookDr. Williams’s advice for writers who are hesitating to step out in faith and share the message that God has gi...2021-03-1922 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersReflective Teaching for New & Returning TeachersIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How you can be reflective and grow as an educator Questions to ask yourself each day to be successful Simple steps to take to be a reflective educator Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more...2021-03-1512 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersScaffolding Writing with Graphic OrganizersIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at millie@myadventuresinesl.com, and let me know how I can help you today! Writing is a huge part of productive language and is often a skill that most teachers do not feel comfortable teaching. In this week's episode I will be sharing how I teach writing with graphic organizers. If you would like to see some examples of my writing rubrics and writing graphic organizers, then visit my Teacher Pay Teacher store My A...2021-02-2205 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersOvercoming Believing Lessons Are Difficult For Your StudentsIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at millie@myadventuresinesl.com and let me know how I can help you today! We have said or heard others say it. "This lesson is too difficult for my Language Learners. In this week's episode I tackle this topic and provide strategies to overcome this mindset. If you need help or would like to take my free course on reflection, click the link below. The course is “Reflect & Refresh”. It takes you through reflection quest...2021-02-1511 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersA Guide to Close Reading with Language LearnersIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at millie@myadventuresinesl.com, and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: What is a close reading lesson How to use close reading in your classroom How to get easy access to close reading lessons Join the Close Read of the Month Club today! Every month you will have engaging lessons just like delivered straight to your inbox. What’s Included: Digital Version of...2021-02-0929 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersMore Student Talk During Virtual LearningIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies to increase students talk in virtual learning settings How to be intentional about student talk in your classroom How to embrace your students voice Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/2021-01-2509 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersPlanning for Reading Growth (It's not too late)If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Tools that you can use to promote reading growth with your Language Learners Strategies you can use for virtual and in-person learning to increase reading growth How close reading can benefit your Language Learners Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our...2021-01-1814 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersEncouraging Independence Through FeedbackIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies on how to provide feedback that elevates and encourages growth Tips on how you can use feedback to encourage independence How to plan for feedback in your daily lessons Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://w...2021-01-1109 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersStrategies to Prepare for the Second SemesterIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies to prepare you for the second half of the school year Mindset tips to make sure you are top of your teaching game Simple lesson plan ideas that will help you plan for the second half of the school year Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes...2021-01-0413 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersFunding your Classroom through Donors Choose (Rewind)If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn my top go to strategies and tips when getting my products funded on Donors Choose. I am sharing five ways that you can get your dream projects funded on Donors Choose. Is this your first project on Donors Choose? Use my referral link to sign-up today! Subscribe to My Adventures in ES...2020-11-1609 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersTools for More Engagement & Less LecturingIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn all about my favorite tools to reduce teacher talk and increase engagement with your language learners. My favorite ones are the following: Nearpod Hyperdocs Quizzizz Kahoot Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups...2020-11-0909 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersA Reflection on my Struggles (And How I am Adjusting)If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn about my current struggles in the midst of this new normal. I will also be sharing my key reflections and how I am adjusting with my Language Learners. Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook...2020-11-0216 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersSpeaking & Writing Growth Strategies for Language LearnersIf you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn simple strategies to help your language learners grow in speaking and writing. I will also be sharing my FREE Step-by-Step Paragraph Builder. This is a fantastic tool to use with you language learners to guide them in writing paragraphs that are detailed and structured. Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates a...2020-10-2611 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersSetting up Effective Systems for the School YearIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to setup systems to streamline your beginning of the year tasks Why tools like Trello can help you get organized this school year Links mentioned in Episode: The Ultimate ESL Teacher Planner Subscribe to My A...2020-10-1913 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersPlanning for Listening GrowthIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Simple strategies to plan for listening growth Why being intentional about listening activities can increase Language Learners growth Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: h...2020-10-1208 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersStop Searching for Resources and do this instead!In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies to reduce your planning time How to include effective systems in your planning How a curriculum map can make planning for your Language Learners a lot easier Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes a...2020-10-0506 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersOpening your doors this school yearIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies on how to prepare for observations Tips on how you can always feel prepared for drop-ins How I embraced unannounced visits to my classroom Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses.2020-09-2810 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersPlanning Formative Assessments for the Four DomainsIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! Thinking through formative assessments is a key component of any classroom. ESL teachers have to be extra mindful of providing formative assessments in the four domains of language. In this week's episode I will be sharing how you can plan for formative assessments in the four domains of l...2020-09-2109 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersPlanning Close Reads for Language LearnersIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn the steps to planning for close reading and how this can benefit your Language Learners. Close reading is a great way for you to introduce skills and reinforce key reading skills. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to plan for close reading for Language Learners Why y...2020-09-1411 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersFirst Day of School Activities for your ELLsIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn all about the first day of school activities you can use with your Language Learners. I will also be sharing with you why it is important to be intentional in planning your first day of school activities. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to be intentional i...2020-09-0709 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersOrganizing for the Beginning of the School YearIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn about how I use Trello (a project management tool) to prepare for the school year and get organized. Doing this helps me stay organized and on top of the compliance for the school year. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Tools to prepare you for the upcoming s...2020-08-3110 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersUsing Mainstream Curriculum for your ELLsIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can incorporate the mainstream English Language Arts into your classroom. This will guide you in planning for your Language Learners and giving you endless opportunities to support your students. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies you can use to incorporate the mainstream curriculum into y...2020-08-2409 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersBuilding Relationships with Language Learners this School YearIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn why it is so important to be intentional about building relationships with your language learners this school year. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How you can build relationships with your language learners Strategies you can use with your students to build relationships while participating in virtual...2020-08-1710 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersHere is why you need a virtual classroom management this yearDescription: In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit myadventuresinesl.com to share your wins and get some amazing resources. In this episode, you will learn: Why every teacher needs a virtual classroom management plan Tips on how to set one up for your classroom Strategies to ensure your plan is successful Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. ...2020-08-1008 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersToo Much Teacher Talk?In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies on how to reduce your teacher talk and increase student talk in your classroom. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to be intentional with your teacher talk time Strategies to increase student talk time Why it is important to stay consistent with the strategies J...2020-08-0310 min
Craving Consciousness PodcastCCPE26 Hypnosis for a better life with Lisa Millcent WilliamsIf you have ever been hypnotized or thought about it and how it works you will enjoy this podcast episode with certified hypnotherapist Lisa Millicent Williams.
Lisa loves to educate people on hypnosis, what it is and isn’t and why it is an effective tool to use. She shares with us the power of our subconscious mind and how it is like a small child that needs coaxing in order to change. Without accessing it our minds tend to do tasks without even thinking and that is why many people get stuck in the same old patt...2020-07-2943 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersWhy You Need a Master Plan this School YearGoing into this school year it is very important you have an effective plan. That is where the ESL Teacher Master Plan comes in! The ESL Teacher Master Plan is a program designed for ESL teachers that focuses on how to put effective systems in place so that they can reduce their time planning so that you can design engaging lessons, that support you ELLs and focus on nurturing relationships. The ESL Teacher Master Plan is a program that guides you through designing a classroom management plan, creating engaging lessons, and building key relationships so t...2020-07-1410 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersCo-teaching next school year?In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, I will be sharing with you tips and strategies on how you can prepare for your year of co-teaching. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear your wins. Please email you big and small wins to millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com. Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/2020-06-3009 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersInvesting in Yourself with Focused Professional DevelopmentIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, we will discuss the benefits of investing in yourself and your classroom with focused professional development. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear your wins. Please email you big and small wins to millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com. Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/2020-06-2314 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersTips to Prepare for the New School YearIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies on how you can prepare for the upcoming school year even with some unknowns hanging around. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear your wins. Please email you big and small wins to millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com. Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl/2020-06-1608 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersUsing Reflections to Prepare for the New School YearIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, I will be reflecting on my school year. This is important because reflection is the first step in making a plan for the upcoming school. Use the the free reflection download to help you start the reflection process. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! Free Reflection Download Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get...2020-06-0814 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersHow to balance multiple level ESL studentsESL teachers around the world all have the same question….”How do I teach when I have 4 or 5 different levels of ELLs in my classroom?” This may seem overwhelming at first, especially when you first start teaching. Even if you are a veteran teacher you can still feel overwhelmed by having various levels in your classroom. Here are some strategies in how you can balance multiple level English Learners in your classroom.2020-06-0310 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersAssessing ELLs During Distance LearningDo you regularly assess your ELLs while teaching? This may seem difficult while virtual learning because we may miss some of those cues such as blank looks from the students. In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can assess your English Language Learners during distance learning. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! Subscribe to My Adventures in ES...2020-05-2620 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersChanging Your Words, Change Your MindsetIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will hear my story and transformation of my mindset. I was struggling with staying positive, and I was bringing an unwanted energy into my virtual space. Upon reflection, I knew I had to make some changes. Join me as I share the steps I took to transform my mindset in the midst of this sudden change to distance learning. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.c...2020-05-1930 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersUsing Anchor Charts during Distance LearningIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, we will discuss strategies you can use to incorporate anchor charts in your distance learning lessons. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn how you can use anchor charts to enhance your ELLs distance learning experiences. I will also share some valuable tools you can use to elevate your anchor charts. 2020-05-1320 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersHow to Generate Engaging Lessons Topics during Remote LearningIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will get ideas and strategies on how you can generate engaging topic ideas for your ELLs. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to find engaging topics for your ELLs Why student interest surveys can be helpful 3 key strategies that will help you generate ideas Subscribe to My...2020-05-0421 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersUsing Language Goals while Remote LearningIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can integrate language goals in your remote learning with your ELLs. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Specific strategies on how you can create remote language objectives How you can use Youtube & Flipgrid to share language objectives Some conventional tools to integrate language objectives in...2020-04-2719 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersTeaching ELLs in a Pandemic Part II (Live Q & A)In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, I will be answering your commonly asked questions on how to support your ELLs during virtual learning. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this week's episode we will dive deep into some common questions and not so common solutions on how to support your ELLs. You will also be provided with resources and strategies from teachers...2020-04-2245 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersESL Teachers and Self-CareI can remember staying until 6pm every school day trying to cram in as much work as I could. I was even waking up on Saturday and Sunday working hours on end with lesson planning. Finally, it all blew up in my face. I was at a breaking point and I knew what I was doing wasn’t sustainable. My husband had started to ask me …. “Why are you working till almost 6 everyday?” He was starting to see that I was exhausting myself. In the middle of my third year teaching, I started to see teachers quit because they were so...2020-04-1507 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersTeaching ELLs During a Pandemic Live Q & AIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to always be your best self when visitors come knocking at your door. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! A lot of ESL teachers around the world are trying to figure out how they can support their ELLs in the middle of a pandemic. I know you have a lot of questions, and...2020-04-0840 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersVirtual Learning Strategies for ELLsIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to support your ELLs virtually. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this week's episode we will dive deep into how you can support your ELLs if you are teaching virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are needing FREE Lessons for your ELLs, go check out my free daily wr...2020-03-3030 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersSupporting Your ELLs During School ClosuresIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how to support your ELLs with low-tech alternatives during the school closures caused by the Coronavirus. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! Free Daily Writing Lessons for ELLs 2020-03-2316 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersTeaching multiple grade levels? Here’s how to save time planningIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn some effective strategies on how to save time planning for you ELLs when you have multiple grade levels. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Planning multiple grade levels can be overwhelming, learn effective strategies to make your planning easier. Strategies to streamline your planning if you are te...2020-03-1620 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersUsing Visuals as a ScaffoldIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can use visuals to support your ELLs. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How you can use visuals to support your ELLs Websites that have stunning visuals that accompany your lessons Why you should thoughtfully use visuals with your ELLs Subscribe to My Adventures i...2020-03-0912 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersFostering in Independence in Small GroupsDescription: In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can foster independence with your ELLs while you are in your small groups. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies on how you can explicitly teach your ELLs to foster independence Classroom procedures that will make fostering independence easier The mindset shift t...2020-03-0212 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersTeaching Reading Skills through Read AloudsIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can teach key reading skills through read alouds. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: The importance of teaching reading skills through read alouds How you can transform your read alouds in skill building machines Why your ELLs need read alouds and how they benefit S...2020-02-2415 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersEngaging Lesson Ideas During Testing SeasonIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can create engaging and rigorous lessons during testing season. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Steps to planning lessons during testing season Ideas for lessons to keep your students interest Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special b...2020-02-1912 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersMaximize Your PlanningDescription: In this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn strategies that will maximize you planning period. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: The strategy behind setting up a planning system Tips to help you maximize your planning period Links: ESL Curriculum Guide Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL t...2020-02-1006 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersTeaching Complex Topics with Picture BooksIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can use picture books to teach about complex topics. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and share your wins to inspire and motivate ELL educators. In this episode, you will learn: How you can use picture books to build background knowledge Why picture books are an asset in your classroom How to scaffold your read aloud with blooms question stems Sub...2020-02-0315 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersRefreshing Your MindsetIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn why it is so important to refresh your mindset daily. This will help you refocus and reflect to a strong school year. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Why refreshing my mindset guided stopped me from being the last car leaving. How a planner can help you re...2020-01-2716 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersTeaching Grammar & Punctuation to your ELLs Without GuiltIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn how you can integrate grammar and punctuation into your lessons without feeling guilty. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Some tips and strategies on how you can model correct grammar and punctuation for your ELLs. How mini-lessons can help your ELLs with the needed grammar and punctuation s...2020-01-2011 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersAdvocating for the ArtsIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn some strategies and tips on how you can advocate for the arts for your English Language Learners. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: The importance behind advocating for the arts for your ELLs Strategies you can use to help advocate for the arts for your ELLs Insight b...2020-01-1316 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersPlan Engaging Winter LessonsIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn engaging lesson ideas that you can use with your ELLs this winter. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Ideas to take your Back - to - School Part II goal setting into a writing and speaking activity How to use close reads for winter activities Ideas on h...2020-01-0611 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersImproving ELLs Listening SkillsIn this episode of My Adventures of ESL, you will learn effective strategies that will improve your ELLs listening skills in your classroom. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How to set clear and high expectations with your students about listening How to be intentional about the listening activities you are doing in class Why you need to cre...2019-12-3011 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersSupporting your ELLs in WritingIn this episode of My Adventures in ESL, you will learn strategies that will help your ELLs grow in writing. If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit email at millie@myadventuresinesl@gmail.com and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: How having universal scaffolds can support ELLs in growth in writing Why kid-friendly rubrics can be helpful to ELLs in setting high expectations and structure for writing How varied complexity...2019-12-2320 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersData Binders and your ELLsThere is so much data thrown at us as teachers. There are instances when we as teachers can feel as if we are doing an assessment a week. One struggle is presenting this data to our students, so they can break it down to hone in on their strengths and areas of growth. I have never been a big fan of data walls. I have ever been a fanatic of tracking my own personal growth. I noticed how beneficial it was for students to track their growth and their data about three years ago. This...2019-12-1606 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersNovel Studies and ELLsHow Novel Studies Can Make your Life Easier So many new ESL teachers ask what do I teach my ELLs. I always answer with the same curriculum you would teach any student. You simply add the scaffolds and differentiate for your student needs. Now if you are still stuck novel studies are a great way to make planning out your curriculum easier. How to novel studies are beneficial: Building Background Knowledge Allows you to teach Key Reading Skills in Context Builds Speaking and Discussion Skills Vocabulary Building If you want to learn more...2019-12-0906 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersThe Power of Field Trips: Building Relationships with your ELLsThe Power of Field Trips: Building Relationships with your students If you haven’t planned a field trip before…brace yourself. In most cases there is a lot of red tape that goes along with planning a field trip. There have been moments when I have been planning trips and thought this is A LOT of work! I am not saying that to scare you, but I want you to know that it is was worth every permission slip gone missing, every student who paid at the last minute, every piece of paperwork I had to submit. 2019-12-0105 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersThe Power of Planning for ELLsEveryone I have exciting news! The doors are officially open for the ESL Teacher Master Plan. The ESL Teacher Master Plan is teachers who have been teaching 3 years or less, and want to structure their classroom for success. In the ESL Teacher Master Plan you will learn how to create a rock solid classroom management plan, design a long range curriculum for the remainder of the school year, support your ELLs, and so much. So don’t waste another second. Go to www.myadventuresinesl.com/yes. That is www.myadventuresinesl.com/yes. “Prepare thoroughly. But, in class, teac...2019-11-1808 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers3 Ways to Save Time Preparing for your ELLsEveryone I have exciting news! The doors are officially open for the ESL Teacher Master Plan. The ESL Teacher Master Plan is teachers who have been teaching 3 years or less, and want to structure their classroom for success. In the ESL Teacher Master Plan you will learn how to create a rock solid classroom management plan, design a long range curriculum for the remainder of the school year, support your ELLs, and so much. So don’t waste another second. Go to www.myadventuresinesl.com/yes. Doors close for the program soon! Go to www.myadventuresinesl.com/yes to sig...2019-11-1106 min
Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL TeachersBeginning of the Class Routines Every ESL Teacher Should UseWelcome everyone! I am so excited to be back with you! Today I am going to share beginning of the classroom routines that will assist in your classroom running smoothly. In my program the ESL Teacher Master Plan, for new ESL teachers who have been teaching for 3 years or less, we talk about this in depth about how classroom routines can make your school year so much easier. Some teachers may think that the routines that you have at the beginning of your classroom are not important. I am here to tell you that they...2019-11-0409 min