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The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Spingbrook's Miriam Tesfamikael | 6.1.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, Kurt Cross sits down to a truly historic interview... Montgomery County's first female to head coach a Varsity boy's basketball team. As the head coach of Springbtook HS, Coach T, sits down to join Kurt to discuss...The surprising Title IX coach statThe challenges she faces, despite her successHow 6-15, bec...2025-06-0525 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersSmall But Mighty with Miriam PlotinskyMiriam Plotinsky is a National Board–certified teacher with additional certification in administration and supervision. She’s currently an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland.She’s the author of several books, including Small but Mighty: How Everyday Habits Add Up to More Manageable and Confident Teaching (ASCD).We talk about:Why Miriam wanted to write a book about "small but mighty" teaching practicesPhyllis Fagell said about the book, "Small but Mighty is an indispensable guide for any teacher who ever wished that doing the imposs...2025-05-0133 min
ResearchPodHow can communities participate in urban place planning for better health?The fourth podcast episode from the TRUUD programme explores public engagement in shaping healthier urban environments. Hosted by Andrew Kelly in conversation with Dr Andy Gibson, University of the West of England and Dr Miriam Khan, GP and member of the TRUUD Public Advisory Board, they explore the importance of involving communities and listening to their lived experiences in policy creation. They examine methods for effective engagement, such as deliberative approaches and the use of visual aids, highlighting challenges and successes in projects like low traffic neighbourhoods. The guests also recommend books that underscore the principles of p...2025-04-2927 minResearchPodHow can communities participate in urban place planning for better health?The fourth podcast episode from the TRUUD programme explores public engagement in shaping healthier urban environments. Hosted by Andrew Kelly in conversation with Dr Andy Gibson, University of the West of England and Dr Miriam Khan, GP and member of the TRUUD Public Advisory Board, they explore the importance of involving communities and listening to their lived experiences in policy creation. They examine methods for effective engagement, such as deliberative approaches and the use of visual aids, highlighting challenges and successes in projects like low traffic neighbourhoods. The guests also recommend books that underscore the principles of p...2025-04-2927 min
Terrifyingly Typical True CrimeEpisode 2 - Verity Beck and Shabnam Ali: For Love or MoneyWe will be covering two separate cases about daughters who kill this week. First, when Reid and Miriam Beck’s son, Justin, visits their home on January 17, 2023, because he hadn’t talked to his parents in a few days, his sister, Verity, who is also living in the house, tells him things have “been bad.” Justin can see that when he notices what looks like a body covered with a sheet and a chainsaw nearby. Second, local villagers in Bawan Kheri, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, heard crying and pleading late in the evening of April 15, 2008. After ma...2025-03-1633 min
From Beneath the Hollywood Sign"AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST MAUREEN LEE LENKER'S FRESH TAKE ON CLASSIC CINEMA” (072)EPISODE 72 - “CHATTING CLASSIC CINEMA WITH JOURNALIST MAUREEN LENKER” - 1/27/2025In this week’s episode, Steve and Nan welcome award-winning journalist MAUREEN LENKER. Maureen, who is currently a Senior Writer for Entertainment Weekly, has a deep passion and knowledge of classic cinema and has made 1930s Hollywood the setting for her new novel, “His Girl Hollywood.” Join us as Maureen discusses her career, her passion for cinema, her most inspirational classic films, and all the tea about her new novel.SHOW NOTES: 2025-01-2738 min
Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast335: Teaching Perspective with Miriam PlotinskyJoin us as we listen in to Miriam Plotinsky and all about her teaching perspective. Throughout this episode you will here how Miriam Plotinsky has used he knowledge in and out of the classroom in order to develop tips and tricks for teachers.
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*All quotes are from interviewee*
" The collective expertise that we all share for whatever our advantage point is what can get us the result that we want if we just learned to embrace that."
"If you hold yourself to this impossible standard you’re never going to be able to last in teaching."
"Anything you do wi...2025-01-2025 min
The Global StoryAre you ever too old to have a baby?In countries across the world women are deciding to delay motherhood. Increased access to education, more career opportunities and less financial stability means that more and more women are having children later in life. But fewer babies now, could mean more economic pressures on the rest of us in the future. Katya Adler explores this complex topic with the BBC's population correspondent Stephanie Hegarty and Joyce Harper, professor of reproductive science at University College London.At the moment, we’re sharing some of our most popular episodes from the past twelve months, including this one. Al...2024-12-2524 min
Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to TodayA Cruel Inheritance: "The Heiress" (1949)We explore the 1949 masterpiece "The Heiress," starring Olivia de Havilland, Ralph Richardson, Montgomery Clift, and Miriam Hopkins. Discover how de Havilland's break from Warner Brothers led her to a role that would define an era, as we unravel the nuanced performances and emotional depth of this iconic film. With insights fresh from Brad's first viewing and Tony's long-standing admiration.The psychological complexity of the characters takes center stage. Our episode sheds light on the intricate dynamics between old and new Tinseltown, exemplified by the riveting roles of Hopkins, Clift, and de Havilland. With Wyler's unique approach to...2024-11-271h 04
From Beneath the Hollywood Sign"NOT EVEN NOMINATED: A DISCUSSION OF CLASSIC CINEMA WITH AUTHOR JOHN DILEO" (063)EPISODE 63 - “NOT EVEN NOMINATED: A DISCUSSION ABOUT CLASSIC CINEMA WITH AUTHOR JOHN DILEO” - 11/25/2024Author JOHN DILEO, film historian and author, has just published his eighth book, Not Even Nominated: 40 Overlooked Costars of Oscar-Winning Performances. This week, John joins Steve and Nan to discuss his book, as well as his origin story on how he got hooked on classic cinema. Join us for the fun, lively discussion about old Hollywood. And make sure you check out John’s book. SHOW NOTES: Sources:2024-11-2548 min
Abiding TogetherS15 E7 - The Sacred Heart - Dilexit Nos (Part 1)In this week's episode, we begin a three part series on Pope Francis’ recent encyclical Dilexit Nos (on the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus Christ). We discuss how God, as the Divine initiator, loved us first and continuously calls us deeper into His most Sacred Heart. We also reflect on the meaning of our hearts, being captivated by Jesus’ love, and the beauty of allowing Him to set our hearts aflame. Heather’s One Thing - Man and Woman and the Order of Creation Conference at Franciscan University (view the livestream here)2024-11-0430 min
Middelmådige mødre11. Henrik FladsethSerieskaper, komiker og middelmådig pappa Henrik Fladseth mener at vi må høre litt mindre på Hedvig Montgomery, og litt mer på instinktene våre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-0951 min
Latina In America PodcastSeason Premiere: Hispanic Heritage Month 2024Join us for the Season Premiere as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2024! In this special bilingual episode, we highlight the vibrant diversity of Hispanic culture and history. We're featuring guests from our last season and showcasing our traditional yearly Spanish celebration. Join our guests in this joyful episode, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic communities on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Enjoy!Hispanic Heritage Month, originally established in 1968 as National Hispanic Heritage Week, was created to honor the anniversaries of independence for several Latin American countries. In 1988, it was expanded to a m...2024-09-2109 min
From Beneath the Hollywood Sign"FATHER KNOWS BEST: CLASSIC CINEMA'S BEST (AND WORST!) DADS" (039)From Beneath The Hollywood Sign is thrilled to welcome our newest sponsor, www.HappyMammoth.com. Use code BENEATH at checkout for 15% off of your entire first order!EPISODE 39 - “Father Knows Best: Classic Cinema's Best (and Worst!) Dads” - 06/10/2024When you stop to think about the great fathers of classic cinema, Atticus Finch, the mild-mannered Southern lawyer in “To Kill A Mockingbird” (1962), has to be at the top of the list. But who else would be on that list? And what about the horrible fathers of old Hollywood? As you scram...2024-06-1041 min
Foodie and the BeastFoodie and the Beast - May 19, 2024Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Aynae Simmons of Visit Montgomery has the deets on what’s happening this week during Go MoCo Month; · Danya Degen is the wine director and general manager of Méli, the Greek-ish restaurant serving mezze, wine and cocktails nestled within the lobby of The Silva Apartments in Adams Morgan; · Scott Schenkelberg, president and CEO of Miriam’s Kitchen, joins us. Miriam’s Kitchen is a much-admired nonprofit leader here in D.C. seeking to end homelessness and hunger among our neediest neighbors; · Caroline Ta is the owner and baker at SweetsbyCaroline, a pop-up bakery in Maryland that specializes in gluten-free French macarons, cakes and Asian-inspired desserts. Hers is an inspiring story of talent and entrepreneurship that you’ll enjoy...2024-05-1851 minFoodie and the BeastFoodie and the Beast - May 19, 2024Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Aynae Simmons of Visit Montgomery has the deets on what’s happening this week during Go MoCo Month; · Danya Degen is the wine director and general manager of Méli, the Greek-ish restaurant serving mezze, wine and cocktails nestled within the lobby of The Silva Apartments in Adams Morgan; · Scott Schenkelberg, president and CEO of Miriam’s Kitchen, joins us. Miriam’s Kitchen is a much-admired nonprofit leader here in D.C. seeking to end homelessness and hunger among our neediest neighbors; · Caroline Ta is the owner and baker at SweetsbyCaroline, a pop-up bakery in Maryland that specializes in gluten-free French macarons, cakes and Asian-inspired desserts. Hers is an inspiring story of talent and entrepreneurship that you’ll enjoy...2024-05-1851 min
Boxcars711 Old Time Radio PodFord Theater - "Wuthering Heights" (01-04-49)Sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, presented hour long dramas first on NBC for one only season. The series moved to CBS for its second and last season. There were 39 NBC and 39 CBS hour- long shows (not verified). The show initially received an unfavorable review from the New York Times for poor script adaptation but was still highly rated for the actors' performance and overall production. The show was supposed to feature only original scripts but had to forgo that plan due to lack of quality material. The first season on NBC used radio actors under the direction of...2024-04-161h 01The Global StoryAre you ever too old to have a baby?In countries across the world women are deciding to delay motherhood. Increased access to education, more career opportunities and less financial stability means that more and more women are having children later in life. But fewer babies now, could mean more economic pressures on the rest of us in the future. We explore this complex topic with the BBC's population correspondent Stephanie Hegarty and Joyce Harper, professor of reproductive science at University College London.The Global Story brings trusted insights from BBC experts around the world, with Katya Adler. We need you to help us understand and...2024-02-2724 min
Tales of SuspenseThe Thing in the Window (Suspense) Starring Robert MontgomeryRobert Montgomery returns to Suspense in a favorite Lucille Fletcher story. The plotline offers a unique and unscrupulous way to get the apartment you really want to have out from under its current tenant. There’s a housing shortage, and finding a place to live requires some hustle and ingenuity. This is not the right way to do it, but it makes for great drama.It was first broadcast on 1946-12-19 with Joseph Cotten who had a skill to turn on a sinister undercurrent when it was called for. Robert Montgomery is welcomed back to th...2024-01-3129 min
Cinema Chat With David HeathThe Heiress (1949) With April Clemmer)Send us a textIn this episode, we talk with classic film enthusiast, April Clemmer. We discuss the 1949 psychological drama, The Heiress. The film stars Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, and Miriam Hopkins. We break down the performances and complex characters of the film. We also talk about the actors, director William Wyler, and the eight Academy Awards it was nominated for. Click and listen. 🎥🎥🎬🎬Thanks for listening! 2024-01-2752 min
Notorious Womens4 e3 — ELINOR BILLINGTON and LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY: It’s called white-on-white crime!This week, Lavetta tells the hilarious story of the mother of one of the most annoying Mayflower families, Elinor Billington; and Miriam tells the story of one of the most beloved Canadians, Lucy Maud Montgomery.----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.cominstagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotoriousWomenwebsite: https://notoriouswomenpodcast.com/2023-11-231h 18
Strong SongsStrong Solos, Vol. 2: Electric Guitar-alooThe electric guitar is a beautiful, maddening instrument, and man does it sound good in the right hands. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into solos by guitar legends Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, and Larry Carlton.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Seven Come Eleven" by Charlie Christian and Benny Goodman, recorded by the Benny Goodman Sextet in 1939"Fried Pies" by Wes Montgomery from Boss Guitar, 1963"Hey Joe" by Billy Roberts recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on Are You Experienced?, 1967Larry Carlton's solo on "Kid Charlemagne" by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (AKA Steely Dan...2023-11-171h 04
Principal StreetBoosting School Attendance: The Power of Welcoming ClassroomsA welcoming classroom can reduce student absenteeism, a challenge exacerbated post-Covid. Listen in as we explore strategies like fostering positive peer interactions, and emphasizing community and respect. The conversation includes personal anecdotes demonstrating the power of a nurturing environment in engaging students. The participants emphasize the importance of personal connections, feedback, and ensuring every student feels validated and safe in the classroom. The episode highlights practical approaches to creating an inviting educational atmosphere and its significance in encouraging consistent student attendance.
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Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional...2023-11-1615 min
Have You Herd? AABP PodCastsComparison of Lidocaine Alone or in Combination with a Local Nerve Block of Ethanol, Bupivacaine Liposome Suspension, or Oral Meloxicam to Extend Analgesia after Scoop Dehorning in Holstein CalvesAABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Miriam Martin, Director of Animal Health and Welfare and the North American Meat Institute, and Dr. Michael Kleinhenz, Clinical Associate Professor in Dairy Cattle Production at Texas A&M Vero for this episode to discuss the paper that was published in the Journal of Dairy Science that was the result of the cattle welfare research grant through the AABP Foundation. This episode of Have You Herd? is brought to you by Merck Animal Health. When your clients come to you with a BRD issue, turn t...2023-09-1835 min
TheSchoolHouse302 One Thing Series School Leadership PodcastLearning to Lead Like A Teacher with Miriam PlotinskyAbout Miriam Plotinsky
Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, where she has taught and led for more than 20 years.
She is the author of Teach More, Hover Less, Lead Like a Teacher, and Writing Their Future Selves (W.W. Norton & Company). She is also a National Board–Certified Teacher and a certified administrator.
What You’ll Find in this Educational Leadership Podcast Episode with Miriam Plotinsky
Miriam says that her new book--Lead Like a Teacher--was pretty much an accident. She simply found that the schools with more teachers at the table had stronger cult...2023-07-2533 min
I Hate Politics PodcastCan Incremental Change Fix Road Safety? Montgomery County is about to pass a Safe Streets Bill. Traffic deaths and collisions are up. Distracted driving is rampant. Everyone wants safer roads but the only way to get there, it seems, is through small steps taken in the face of institutional and cultural barriers. Sunil Dasgupta talks with pedestrian and bike safety activist Miriam Schoenbaum about the bill and its implications. Local news re DC’s tough crime bill expanding pretrial detention for adults and juveniles. Music from the band Finster. Their 2023 album, Crosswinds, now on vinyl: https://t.ly/-bAF. DC’s crime bill: https://t.ly/S...2023-07-1449 min
Another Book on the Shelf122 - Canadian AuthorsIn Episode 122, Gen and Jette keep up their CanCon with a discussion of Canadian authors. Show NotesIf you're unfamiliar with CanCon, it's the stipulation that all Canadian media contain a certain percentage of content produced, written, etc. by Canadians. It turns out we have a lot of episodes about books by Canadian authors (though not 35% as dictated by CanCon...we're working on it LOL). Find them all listed below.Listen to the CBC Massey Lectures for free on the CBC Radio website Alicia Elliot's new novel, And Then She Fell, is expected September 26.2023-06-0751 min
Leader of LearningLead Like a Teacher with Miriam PlotinskyEpisode 160 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Miriam Plotinsky (@MirPloMCPS), a national board certified teacher, instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of the book, “Lead Like a Teacher.” In the episode, Miriam discusses nine key aspects of leadership, how to stop teachers and their leaders from becoming adversaries, and how school leaders can lead more effectively by actively listening to teachers and welcoming their expertise.Full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode160.Download my free guide “The Te...2023-05-2230 min
Novel PairingsAnne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryAnne-with-an-e Shirley, a hallmark figure in children’s literature, provides a formative childhood reading experience for many readers. An imaginative and loquacious orphan who finds home and community with the Cuthbert siblings at Green Gables of Avonlea, Anne is a feisty, feminine, and dramatically charming protagonist. In today’s episode, we talk about how this sweet and endearing novel worked for us compared to other “warm hug” classics that missed the mark, the aspects of Anne’s character that make her loveable and realistic, our favorite scenes from the book, and whether Montgomery’s work can be considered feminist. Plus—our pai...2023-04-251h 04
REAL PARANORMAL ACTIVITY - THE PODCAST/NETWORK(VIDEO) ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS: DEATH AND FAXESENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! A man wakes up in a mysterious waiting room with no memory of how he got there or how to get out! CREDITS: Written, Produced and Directed by:Erbil Shaban Jim Schafer, Dorian Simpson, Stanley Woland, Lester Cowling Director of Photography: Richard Allen Production Company : Shotcaller Pictures Production Manager : Miriam Tovia Shaban Production Runner: Athena Christodoulou 1st AD: Ella Spottiswood2023-02-2412 minI Hate Politics PodcastPreviewing the 2023 Maryland State Legislative AgendaWith the 2023 Maryland General Assembly session starting in less than two weeks, the new governor and the new assembly not only will have to figure out which issues to focus on but also how to balance between them, all the while developing new marijuana legislation. Sunil Dasgupta talks with UMBC political science professor Roy Meyers and Maryland Association of Counties (MaCo) Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally to find out how they see the Assembly’s priorities shaping up. Music from Takoma Park bluesman Reggie Right-Eye and his Missing Pieces Band. Happy New Year and for the last couple of days fo...2022-12-3049 minI Hate Politics PodcastHoliday Yule Log with Local Music and NonprofitsHoliday Weekend Special with local music featured on the podcast and local nonprofit stories: Artists and bands in order of appearance: Ruben Dasgupta, The Sunshiners, The Airport 77s, Eddie Boxxer, The Treading Lemmings, A Shrewdness of Apes, Pete Chauvette, Emily Hall, Dara Blecher, and Kara Levchenko. Nonprofit orgs: Woman to Woman Mentoring, The Civic Circle, Linus Project Montgomery County Chapter, Action Committee for Transit, Urban Adventure Squad, The Senior Connection of Montgomery County, Miriam’s Kitchen, UpCounty Prevention Network, Washington Independent Review of Books, VisArts Art Lab, Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, Poolesville Green, MoCoPAAN, Sustainable Earth Eating, Repair the...2022-12-2259 minI Hate Politics PodcastWhat Does the State Windfall Mean for Counties?New Year. New General Assembly session. New Governor. But most important of all, Maryland is looking at unprecedented budget surpluses for the next 5 years. In the counties, however, there isn’t a feeling of flush. Sunil Dasgupta asks Delegate Marc Korman, the Maryland House Chair for the state’s Spending Affordability Committee, how the state windfall is likely to reshape public finance in the state and in counties? Music from Silver Spring’s own power pop band, The Airport 77s. Local area nonprofits tell their stories and pitch for your support: Poolesville Green MoCoPAAN Sust...2022-12-1648 minI Hate Politics PodcastWhere the Sidewalk Meets the TreeSidewalks v trees is a common 21st century battleline in American suburbs pitting neighbor against neighbor in a struggle between two public goods, road safety and tree conservation. Politicians naturally promise both, but government agencies often fuel the conflict to justify inaction. In this episode, Sunil Dasgupta talks to one local government official, City of Takoma Park public works director Daryl Braithwaite, who found a way to build a much-needed sidewalk and save trees and much more. Music from Silver Spring’s own power pop band, The Airport 77s. Local area nonprofits tell their stories and pitch for your su...2022-12-0951 minI Hate Politics PodcastAre School Ratings Meaningful?With Washington DC’s education leadership working to revise the city government’s School Report Card, Sunil Dasgupta talks with DC Board of Education member Ruth Wattenberg who has been fighting a long battle against test score-driven school evaluations. As the conversation dug deeper, Wattenberg opened up about charter schools, private foundation money, and mayoral control of DC’s public schools. Music from Silver Spring’s own power pop band, The Airport 77s. Local area nonprofits tell their stories and pitch for your support: Miriam’s Kitchen UpCounty Prevention Network Last week’s community or...2022-12-0241 min
ANTE TODO MUCHA CALMAAnte Todo Mucha Calma Programa Nº 1069Tema Apertura: Flamin Groovies: Slow Death
Primer Bloque: Elvis Presley: There's a Honky Tonk Angel / Help Me + Roy Orbison: Ride Away / You Fool You
Segundo Bloque: Dondee & the Glades: Thats when I Cried / I had a Dream + Carolyn Montgomery: Stop that Stuff / Carman Taylor: Willie B
Tercer Bloque: Ty Wagner: Misery Train / Soul Excercise + Tico & the Triumphs: Here comes the Garbage Man / The biggest lie I ever told.
Cuarto Bloque: Florian Monday & his Mondos: I'm Crying / Rip it, Rip it Up + The Choir: I'd rather You leave Me / I only did it 'cause I felt so lonely.
Quinto Bloque: Gato...2022-11-293h 03
Teaching Learning Leading K-12Miriam Plotinsky - Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom - 521
Miriam Plotinsky - Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. This is episode 521 of Teaching Learning Leading K-12, an audio podcast.
Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom and the upcoming Lead Like a Teacher: How to Elevate Expertise in Your School.
Miriam is a National Board Certified Teacher and certified administrator, she lives in Silver Spring, Maryland and can be reached via her website or o...2022-11-2540 min
teachernerdzEpisode 77 Talking with Miriam PlotinskyOn this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Miriam Plotinsky National Board Certified Teacher, instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland and author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. Miriam discusses how this approach to teaching can benefit all classrooms, students, and teachers. Joe also shares his experience with this approach in a 3rd grade classroom.
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Trending In Ed with Mike PalmerTeach More, Hover Less with Miriam PlotinskyMiriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. She joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about what drove her to write the book.In a thought-provoking conversation about the tactics that allow for more student agency and voice, we explore topics like teacher burnout, building trust and student engagement, and the advantages of a more intentionally “hands-off” approach that yields surprising results. We also connect Miriam’s perspectives on what works in the classroom to what works...2022-10-1331 min
New Books in EducationMiriam Plotinsky, "Hover Less, Teach More: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom" (Norton, 2022)What does it take to create a classroom environment in which students take the initiative in their learning and teachers can let go of the 'exhaustive hyper control' that so often leads to burnout? Miriam Plotinsky has written an engaging, honest and practical book that offers a pathway for teachers who want to make this happen. In this interview, we discuss four stages that Plotinsky identifies as crucial to increasing student autonomy: a teacher mindset shift, the development of deeper relationships, planning for meaningful engagement and choice-based, hands-off instruction. While informed by research, Hover Less, Teach More: Ho...2022-10-1357 min
Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for AdultsMiriam's Lover (Premium Episode Preview)Content Warning: Story contains elements of the supernatural, ghosts and spirits.This is a preview of a bonus episode available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! Tonight's reading is a not too scary ghost story called 'Miriam's Lover' by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This story makes us question whether ghosts really exist. I hope you enjoy this story! . Music in this episode is 'Meditation Aquatic' by 369 courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/Become a...2022-10-0607 minI Hate Politics PodcastFixing the Teacher ShortageAs a nationwide teacher and staff shortage threatens to disrupt fall school reopening, Sunil Dasgupta talks with Maryland State Education Association president Cheryl Bost about steps to address teacher recruitment and retention in the state and to MCPS instructional specialist Miriam Plotinsky about her new book, “Teach More, Hover Less,” which offers a pedagogical approach that could allow teachers to be more effective following the pandemic disruption. Music by Montgomery County climate band, The Sunshiners.2022-08-0552 min
Walk With Me - DevotionalsLooking With The Eyes Of GodLooking With The Eyes Of GodReader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 31st July 2022Passage: Luke 18:14-------------------Haven't we sometimes said about someone "He/she is a big show-off"? One of the men in the parable Jesus told in Luke 18:9-14 was a big 'show-off'. He was very religious and he wanted everyone to know it; he was a religious leader and proud of it; he told God about all the extra-good things he did so God would take notice. He felt himself a 'cut above' the rest and had a...2022-07-3102 minWalk With Me - DevotionalsThe Real ThingThe Real ThingReader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 28th July 2022Passage: James 1:27-------------------It is easy to be religious. There are many religious people and there are many different religions. Jesus met many religious people in his day; people who claimed to worship God in a far better way than Jesus did! They criticised Jesus for breaking many of the rules that these religious people had added to the simple truth given by God himself — to love God wholeheartedly and to love one's neighbour as oneself. Jesus called some of th...2022-07-2801 minWalk With Me - DevotionalsIs Not This The Carpenter?Is Not This The Carpenter?Reader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 25th July 2022Passage: Mark 6:3-------------------I think many people find it difficult to share their faith with their own family or friend if their family or friends are not Christians. They may be very dismissive of us if we try to tell them how they could turn to God and make him the Lord of their life.Jesus Christ found the same problems with the people of his home town Nazareth. The people there knew Jesus very well...2022-07-2501 minWalk With Me - DevotionalsThe Yoke Of Jesus ChristThe Yoke Of Jesus ChristReader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 22nd July 2022Passage: Matthew 11:29-30-------------------Jesus often had serious problems with many of the religious leaders of his day. It was not difficult to see the reason why. The religion which God had given to his Old Testament people was summed up by Jesus as "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind... (and) you shall love your neighbour as yourself" (Matthew 22:37 - 39). But for centuries...2022-07-2201 minWalk With Me - DevotionalsThey Have Their RewardThey Have Their RewardReader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 19th July 2022Passage: Matthew 6:2-------------------The Lord Jesus really disliked hypocrites, very especially those who tried hard to give people the impression they were very good and holy people.Obviously Jesus had often seen people like that. Indeed that was what such people wanted — they were keen for people to see how they prayed, how they fasted and how they gave alms to the poor — they were very public 'holy' people. But Jesus called them hypocrites. And, said Jesus, if i...2022-07-1901 minWalk With Me - DevotionalsA Great Shoulder To Lean OnA Great Shoulder To Lean OnReader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 16th July 2022Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:3-------------------We all need someone we can go to in our times of distress, whether this may be physical suffering and illness, discouragement at work, or perhaps the loss of someone we love. We all need a shoulder to lean on, indeed to cry on. We need someone we can trust, someone who cares for us, who will comfort and encourage us in those dark times.Paul had to contend with more problems...2022-07-1601 min
Common Good PodcastPeter Block: The Dissent ConversationThe Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation and the structure of belonging. This is the fourth episode in a series of six episodes focusing on the six conversations from Peter Block’s work. Beginning with invitation, possibility, and ownership, we will now focus on the dissent conversation. The final two conversations for the next two episodes are commitment and gifts. These conversations are designed to occur in small groups, seeking to produce transformation in communities. You can find more about the conversations in Peter's book, Community: Structure of Belonging, and f...2022-07-1523 minWalk With Me - DevotionalsWho Would Have Thought It?Who Would Have Thought It?Reader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 13th July 2022Passage: Matthew 13:3-------------------Who would have thought that a tiny grain of mustard seed, when planted, would grow up to be one of the largest of bushes that even birds could come and nest in it?Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is just like that. From the smallest of beginnings the kingdom of heaven has spread out into all the world with millions and millions of people who are' citizens' of that kingdom.2022-07-1301 minWalk With Me - DevotionalsDoes Your Heart Ache Like This?Does Your Heart Ache Like This?Reader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 10th July 2022Passage: Romans 9:2-------------------Paul had an aching heart. He was a Jew who had come to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Master, recognising Jesus as the promised Messiah from God. But, apart from a small number, the Jewish people rejected Jesus and handed him over to be crucified. Paul longed for his fellow Jews to repent and to believe in the Lord Jesus; he was even willing to be cast off from the Lord himself...2022-07-1001 minWalk With Me - DevotionalsA Tough CallA Tough CallReader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 7th July 2022Passage: Luke 6:27-28-------------------Our Lord Jesus Christ himself showed us how this command should be put into action. Jesus wept over the refusal of the people of Jerusalem to believe his message just as they had refused to believe God's messengers the prophets in the past. Indeed they killed several of them just as they were going to do to Christ himself. Yet he loved them and prayed for them, even on the cross.The followers of...2022-07-0702 minWalk With Me - DevotionalsThe Authority Of JesusThe Authority Of JesusReader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 4th July 2022Passage: Matthew 7:28-------------------Authority! The very idea of authority can make some people react against it. We don't like being told what to do!Jesus was often challenged about the things he did or said. People in the time of Jesus, just as in our time had a very negative view of authority.However, wherever Jesus went people just had to recognise that there was an aura of authority about him. When Jesus taught the...2022-07-0401 minWalk With Me - DevotionalsA Hard Place To Live InA Hard Place To Live InReader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 1st July 2022Passage: Revelation 2:12-13-------------------Pergamum must have been a difficult place for a Christian to live in . It was a city of idols being home to four of the most important pagan cults in the ancient Roman world with all the influence and all the common immorality that went along with these pagan rituals. Pergamum was also the first city to build a temple for the worship of the Roman Emperor in 29 BC. From that time Roman...2022-07-0101 minWalk With Me - DevotionalsWe Are Building Day By DayWe Are Building Day By DayReader: Miriam MontgomeryDate: 30th June 2022Passage: Nehemiah 2:17-------------------On my desk there is a magazine, and on the front page is a picture of a large castle. The castle is surrounded by a deep moat and there are high walls and towers all round it. It must have been a safe place to take refuge from invading enemies. The city of Jerusalem once had high walls surrounding it but these walls were not good enough to stand up to the mighty armies...2022-06-3001 min