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2026-02-1924 min
RCPS Community Partner CafeReimagining High School: The JMU Lab School PartnershipWhat does it look like when a school division and a university come together to rethink how high school works? In this episode of the RCPS Community Partner Café, host Katie LaPira sits down with Dr. Donica Hadley, Executive Director of the JMU Lab School, to explore how this innovative partnership between Rockingham County Public Schools and James Madison University is creating new learning opportunities for students.
Dr. Hadley shares how the Lab School model emphasizes interdisciplinary, project-based learning, student voice, and real-world problem solving, while still meeting graduation requirements. Katie and Donica explore the wa...
2026-02-0536 min
One More Round with Keith MarshallRadford City Tries to Address its Latest Financial Controversies including The State's Fiscal Distress Investigation and Untimely RCPS FundingOMR Host Keith Marshall breaks down the latest Radford City Council meeting, giving a firm Reality Check and Truth Bomb to how the city has been conducting its business. This Podcast also includes a major Business Growth announcement win for the City of Radford.
2026-01-011h 24RCPS Community Partner CafeRevisiting Safety First: The RCPS Approach to Weather-Related DecisionsIn light of the winter weather conditions we're navigating, we wanted to reshare this episode from 2024 with Director of Transportation Chris Sours.
What happens when weather events cause potential school disruptions? In today’s episode of RCPS Community Partner Cafe, Chris Sours talks with host Katie LaPira to share what goes into making weather-related decisions for RCPS. Chris gives listeners a glimpse behind the scenes into what happens when weather events impact Rockingham County.
Listen in to hear what makes RCPS unique and how decisions about delays and closures are made...
2025-12-1811 minRCPS Community Partner CafeGrowing Together: Mentorship in RCPSWhat does it really look like to support new teachers in their first year? In this episode, host Katie LaPira sits down with supervisor Stephanie Failes and a panel of RCPS mentor teachers to walk us through the New Teacher Mentor Program, including who it serves, why it matters, and how it helps year zero teachers feel confident and connected from day one.
You’ll hear how teacher mentors offer non-evaluative, just-in-time support: classroom set-up tips, tech tools, lesson planning, co-teaching, and practical guidance for milestones like grades and conferences.
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2025-11-1319 minNews/Talk WSVARECRCPS_DR.LARRY SHIFFLETT & DR. EMILY HOLLOWAY_10 16 RCPS_____0 25 31.579_Oct 15 08 00 00 PM 2025_RECRCPS_DR.LARRY SHIFFLETT & DR. EMILY HOLLOWAY_10 16 RCPS_____0 25 31.579_Oct 15 08 00 00 PM 2025_ by News/Talk WSVA
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2025-10-1006 minRCPS Community Partner CafeBuilding Kindness and Safety: Bullying Prevention in Our SchoolsOctober is Bullying Prevention Month, and RCPS is joining schools across the nation to shine a light on this important issue. In this episode, Katie welcomes Dr. Emily Holloway to share what families and community members need to know about recognizing, reporting, and preventing bullying.
Together, Katie and Emily discuss the difference between bullying and everyday conflict, the warning signs adults should look for, and how bystanders can become upstanders who make a positive impact.
Tune in to hear how our schools, families, and community can work hand in hand to ens...
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2025-10-0809 min
King County Recovery ConversationsRecovery Journeys and Hummingbird Messages: Lessons From Marc ShelffoJoin host Christopher Archiopoli for an inspiring conversation with Marc Shelffo, Program Director at Peer Seattle, Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), and Recovery Coach Professional (RCPS) with CCAR. Marc’s transformative recovery journey – from 11 years of meth use to thriving as a respected leader – showcases the power of non-traditional healing and deep community connection. He shares his personal experience with ibogaine, the role of harm reduction in making recovery possible, and how championing peer support has allowed him to help hundreds of others redefine their own path.His story of the hummingbird, a spiritual encoun...
2025-09-2940 minNews/Talk WSVATuberculosis confirmed in RCPS - Rachel Dumene - Late AfternoonsTuberculosis confirmed in RCPS - Rachel Dumene - Late Afternoons by News/Talk WSVA
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2025-09-2604 minNews/Talk WSVARECRCPS_DR. LARRY SHIFFLETT_09 18 RCPS_____0 30 17.249_Sep 18 00 00 00 AM 2025_RECRCPS_DR. LARRY SHIFFLETT_09 18 RCPS_____0 30 17.249_Sep 18 00 00 00 AM 2025_ by News/Talk WSVA
2025-09-1830 minNews/Talk WSVARECRCPS_DR. LARRY SHIFFLETT_09 18 RCPS_____0 30 17.249_Sep 18 00 00 00 AM 2025_RECRCPS_DR. LARRY SHIFFLETT_09 18 RCPS_____0 30 17.249_Sep 18 00 00 00 AM 2025_ by News/Talk WSVA
2025-09-1830 minRCPS Community Partner CafeFall Sports Kickoff: VHSL Updates for Students and ParentsHave a student gearing up for fall sports or thinking about joining a team or activity? Your host Katie LaPira welcomes back VHSL Supervisor Eric Baylor to explain what families need to know right now. Eric highlights the upcoming ninth grade live-in-zone eligibility rule (effective July 1, 2026), the new 14-month physical timeline, the heat index safety policy, and the enforcement of long-standing limits on out-of-zone eighth graders playing JV.
Plus, we get a look at what’s happening across RCPS this fall, from packed football stands to early-running golf, spirited theater productions, eSports, and more. Planning to...
2025-09-1124 min
fwd:cloudsecData Perimeter Implementation Strategies: It is one thing to know how to configure SCPs/RCPs, and another for your organization to implement them (Agnel Amodia)https://youtu.be/Pd6rbBjiXaASpeaker: Agnel AmodiaI’m Agnel Amodia, a Senior Technical Lead at Vanguard Group, specializing in Identity and Access Management. With over 15 years of experience, including 7 years in cloud security, I design enterprise-grade security systems for AWS cloud databases. Previously, I worked as a system programmer and researcher in India, building Neural Network Machine Learning-based software for the National Crime Records Bureau. I’m also a passionate security researcher who loves finding loopholes and crafting solutions. For me, security isn’t just work — it’s a passion I truly enjoy.Talk: Data...
2025-07-0123 minfwd:cloudsecBeyond the Big Three: Mastering Oracle Cloud Security in a Multi-Cloud World (Dani Kaganovitch)Speaker: Dani KaganovitchDani Kaganovitch is a Product Manager at RockSteady, a stealth cloud security startup. Before that, Dani worked at Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud, helping customers navigate various cloud use cases at scale in areas of core infrastructure workloads, FinOps, and observability. Through working with hundreds of organizations of different sizes, Dani organized and presented technical workshops at conferences, which led to becoming an advocate for effectively and efficiently solving real-world multi-cloud security challenges. Now, Dani focuses on ensuring customers’ environments are secure by design through the application of security policies that are practical, enforceable, and don’t brea...
2025-07-0121 minRCPS Community Partner CafeBeyond the Game: How VHSL Activities Support Student GrowthHow do extracurriculars shape student success, and what’s ahead for RCPS activities?
In this episode, host Katie LaPira sits down with Eric Baylor, RCPS’s new Supervisor of VHSL Activities, to reflect on a standout year for student athletics and co-curricular activities.
From multiple state championships to the growing popularity of esports, Eric shares highlights from across the division, his perspective as a former coach and principal, and the life lessons students gain from being part of a team, whether on the field, on the stage, or behind a screen.
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2025-06-2615 min
AWS Morning BriefOne UI Gets Fixed, Another FallsAWS Morning Brief for the week of June 23rd, 2025, with Corey Quinn. Links:AWS IAM now enforces MFA for root users across all account typesAWS expands resource control policies (RCPs) support to two additional servicesOne Year EC2 Instance Savings Plans are now available for P5 and P5en instancesAWS Certificate Manager introduces exportable public SSL/TLS certificates to use anywhereVerify internal access to critical AWS resources with new IAM Access Analyzer capabilitiesIntroducing AWS CDK Community MeetingsRapid monitoring of Amazon S3 bucket policy changes in AWS environments1Password’s New Secrets Syncing Integration With AWS | 1Password
2025-06-2303 min
Marxist Audio ArchiveSo-Called "Lesser-Evil" Exposed | Revolutionary Communist PodcastMany people on the left, fearful of a Poilievre victory—voted for Carney as the "lesser-evil". But just a month and a half later, Carney is now carrying out one of the most reactionary policies both domestically and internationally. Having rode an anti-Trump wave to power, Carney is now capitulating to Trump on issue after issue. This week, Joel is joined by Marco to discuss this issue.Read the RCP's political perspectives for Canada: https://www.marxist.ca/article/the-rcps-2025-political-perspectives-2Do you agree with our idea? Want to fight for Communism? Join us! https://ww...
2025-06-191h 22
Creating Readers with Savannah Campbell#17 Flexible Grouping Within Core InstructionHave you ever wondered what Tier 1 differentiation looks like? If so, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Savannah Campbell discusses the concept of flexible grouping in reading with guests Samantha Smusz and Sarah Robinson. They explore the differences between flexible grouping and traditional intervention methods, the reasons behind their shift to flexible grouping, and the logistics of implementing this strategy in the classroom. The conversation highlights the successes and challenges faced by educators in adopting this new approach, as well as practical advice for those looking to implement flexible grouping in their own teaching practices.
2025-05-2130 minRCPS Community Partner CafeThe Future of School Leadership in RCPSWhat does it take to lead a school today—and how is that changing? In this episode, Dr. Amy Painter, Chief Human Resources Officer for Rockingham County Public Schools, joins us to talk about what makes an effective school leader in today’s climate. Drawing from her experience as both a principal and an HR leader, Dr. Painter shares how RCPS approaches hiring and supporting principals during times of transition, and what qualities are most essential in school leadership today.
If you’re a parent or community member curious about what’s happening behind the scene...
2025-05-1514 minOne More Round with Keith MarshallRadford City Council Ponders Final Budget VerdictOMR Host Keith Marshall breaks down the city's latest budget discussion, bringing to light surprising new crime information and surprising cuts to RCPS.
2025-04-1048 minRCPS Community Partner CafeSchool Finances 101: What Most People Don’t Know About School BudgetsHow exactly are public schools funded—and where does all the money actually go? In this episode, Katie is joined by Justin Moyers, Chief Financial Officer for Rockingham County Public Schools, to break down the myths and realities of school budgeting. They discuss where funding comes from (and where it doesn’t), what makes up the largest expenses, and how local, state, and federal sources all play a role in what RCPS is able to offer students.
Justin explains how RCPS balances its budget year after year, and why many people are surprised by the hidde...
2025-04-1018 minRCPS Community Partner CafeRockingham Learns for Life: A New Era of Professional GrowthProfessional development is an essential part of education, but how do we ensure it’s meaningful, relevant, and engaging for teachers? In this episode, host Katie LaPira sits down with Donna Abernathy, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Learning, to discuss how Rockingham County Public Schools is reimagining professional development—designed by educators, for educators.
Donna shares how RCPS is prioritizing teacher choice, hands-on learning, and peer-led sessions through the upcoming Rockingham Learns for Life conference. Learn how this new approach is shaping professional growth across the district, why teacher-led PD is a game-changer, and how you can get...
2025-03-0518 minRCPS Community Partner CafeLive, Local, and Student-Led: Behind the Scenes of The Gobbler News NetworkHow can a student-run news network impact an entire school community? In this episode of RCPS Community Partner Cafe, we go behind the scenes of Broadway High School’s Gobbler News Network (GNN) with Broadway seniors Elijah and Leslie. From scriptwriting to live broadcasts, they share with host Katie LaPira about how this student-run program keeps their peers informed and engaged.
Elijah and Leslie discuss what makes GNN different from traditional school announcements. They share the skills they’ve gained, and how the program has influenced their career aspirations. Plus, hear about their most memorable broad...
2025-02-1319 min
The DevSecOps Talks Podcast#72 - AWS Resource Control Policies (RCPs)We are looking into recently announced AWS Resource Control Policies. What are they? How are they different from Service Control Policies? What is a Data Perimeter? Tune in to find out!
Connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter (see info at https://devsecops.fm/about/). We are happy to answer any questions, hear suggestions for new episodes, or hear from you, our listeners.
2025-01-1421 minRCPS Community Partner CafeFueling Learning: Inside the RCPS School Nutrition ProgramWhat does it take to feed over 11,000 students every day? In this episode, Katie LaPira sits down with Jennifer Williams, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, to discuss the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Rockingham County students well-fed. Jennifer shares how her team of over 100 staff prepares meals across 23 schools, incorporates locally-sourced ingredients, and meets federal nutrition guidelines—all while accommodating dietary needs.
Jennifer also highlights the benefits of connecting students to local farms, explains how the free and reduced lunch program works, and provides tips for how parents and community members can support school nutrition efforts.
L...
2024-12-1913 min
Security Weekly Podcast Network (Video)Ancient Curl Bug, AWS re:Invent, Malware in NPM, Census III Report, MS OTP - ASW #311Curl's oldest bug yet, RCPs (and more!) from AWS re:Invent, possible controls for NPM's malware proliferation, insights and next steps on protecting top 500 packages from the Census III report, the flawed design choice that made Microsoft's OTP (successfully) brute-forceable, and more! 00:00 - Intro & Cyber Resilience Insights 01:20 - The 25-Year-Old Curl Bug Story 04:17 - Fuzzing for Security: A Missed Opportunity? 08:46 - AWS re:Invent Security Highlights 11:54 - NPM Malware Surge 16:33 - Small Packages, Big Risks in NPM 19:55 - Open Source Security Trends 24:27 - Microsoft MFA Vulnerability Explained 28:28 - Hardware Hacking & DMA Exploits 30:55 - Auditing Ruby’s Package Ec...
2024-12-1635 min
Security Weekly Podcast Network (Audio)Applying Usability and Transparency to Security - Hannah Sutor - ASW #311Practices around identity and managing credentials have improved greatly since the days of infosec mandating 90-day password rotations. But those improvements didn't arise from a narrow security view. Hannah Sutor talks about the importance of balancing security with usability, the importance of engaging with users when determining defaults, and setting an example for transparency in security disclosures. Segment resources https://youtu.be/ydg95R2QKwM Curl's oldest bug yet, RCPs (and more!) from AWS re:Invent, possible controls for NPM's malware proliferation, insights and next steps on protecting top 500 packages from the Census III report...
2024-12-161h 09
Application Security Weekly (Video)Ancient Curl Bug, AWS re:Invent, Malware in NPM, Census III Report, MS OTP - ASW #311Curl's oldest bug yet, RCPs (and more!) from AWS re:Invent, possible controls for NPM's malware proliferation, insights and next steps on protecting top 500 packages from the Census III report, the flawed design choice that made Microsoft's OTP (successfully) brute-forceable, and more! 00:00 - Intro & Cyber Resilience Insights 01:20 - The 25-Year-Old Curl Bug Story 04:17 - Fuzzing for Security: A Missed Opportunity? 08:46 - AWS re:Invent Security Highlights 11:54 - NPM Malware Surge 16:33 - Small Packages, Big Risks in NPM 19:55 - Open Source Security Trends 24:27 - Microsoft MFA Vulnerability Explained 28:28 - Hardware Hacking & DMA Exploits 30:55 - Auditing Ruby's Package Ecosystem 34:02...
2024-12-1635 min
Application Security Weekly (Audio)Applying Usability and Transparency to Security - Hannah Sutor - ASW #311Practices around identity and managing credentials have improved greatly since the days of infosec mandating 90-day password rotations. But those improvements didn't arise from a narrow security view. Hannah Sutor talks about the importance of balancing security with usability, the importance of engaging with users when determining defaults, and setting an example for transparency in security disclosures. Segment resources https://youtu.be/ydg95R2QKwM Curl's oldest bug yet, RCPs (and more!) from AWS re:Invent, possible controls for NPM's malware proliferation, insights and next steps on protecting top 500 packages from the Census III report...
2024-12-161h 09
Crying Out Cloudpost:Invent with Scott Piper (re:Invent digest)🎙️ Unpack AWS re:Invent's top announcements, trends, and what's next for cloud practitioners with @Scott Piper!
Join Eden Naftali and Amitai Cohen in our latest #CryingOutCloud episode featuring Scott Piper, Wiz's Principal Cloud Security Researcher and "cloud security historian".
In this episode:
🌟 AWS re:Invent highlights: Aurora DSQL, Nova genAI, EKS Auto Mode
🔒 Security updates on RCPs, VPC Block Public Access, Declarative Policies for EC2
🎬 Scott's favorite cloud-themed movies from Wiz Video World (Pulp Encryption, anyone?)
2024-12-1332 minRCPS Community Partner CafeBuilding a Better Tomorrow: Inside RCPS’s 2024-2029 Comprehensive PlanWhat’s next for Rockingham County Public Schools? In this milestone 20th episode of the RCPS Community Partner Cafe, host Katie LaPira chats with Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett to discuss the district’s proposed comprehensive plan for 2024 to 2029. This proposed roadmap is designed to shape the future of education, safety, and community engagement in Rockingham County.
Dr. Shifflett unpacks the six key focus areas of the plan: school safety, academic excellence, employee recruitment and retention, community engagement, student behavioral health, and stewardship. Together, Katie and Dr. Shifflett explore the district’s ambitious goals for these areas an...
2024-11-2145 min
Suture Self - The Podcast of the Irish Surgical Training GroupPaediatrics and Presentations with Mr Ross FisherRoss Fisher, MBChB MSc MPhil FRCS RCPS is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Sheffield England. He trained in Medicine at Sheffield University graduating in 1988. After general surgical training he undertook 7 years of specialist training in Paediatric Surgery training in Sheffield, London, Bristol, Cardiff and Auckland, New Zealand. He took up his first Consultant post in Leicester in 2001, moving in 2011 to his Sheffield where he is the Lead for Surgical Oncology and Trauma. He has a strong background in Medical Education and is an international speaker lecturing principally on paediatric trauma management. He maintains a...
2024-11-1436 minRCPS Community Partner CafeBeyond Academics: A Comprehensive Approach to Student Behavior SupportHow can schools create a safe, supportive environment where every student feels seen and valued? Host Katie LaPira welcomes Liza Coffman, Director of Student Support Services for Rockingham County Schools, to discuss how RCPS supports students' behavioral and emotional needs. Katie and Liza explore RCPS’s three-tiered system for student support. Liza explains her role in overseeing the programs that focus on behavior support and crisis prevention and walks us through the responsibilities of key staff members who help provide those supports.
Tune in to hear how RCPS staff, families, and community partners work together to...
2024-10-3129 minRCPS Community Partner CafeEnsuring School Safety: How RCPS is Protecting Our SchoolsWhat is RCPS doing to help prioritize safety? In today’s episode, host Katie LaPira sits down with Caleb Bailey, the newly appointed Director of School Safety and Security for Rockingham County Public Schools. Caleb shares insights from his extensive background in emergency response and discusses the comprehensive steps he's taking to elevate safety within the school system, including the introduction of cutting-edge technology, partnerships with local law enforcement, and an emphasis on ongoing training.
Caleb shares a comprehensive approach to emergency management that focuses on prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. He highlights the use of...
2024-09-2633 minRCPS Community Partner CafeBuilding a Stronger Community: Ways to Get Involved with United WayWhat happens when working hard still isn’t enough to make ends meet? United Way is here to help our community. In today's episode, your host Katie LaPira explores the vital work of the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, an organization dedicated to empowering all community members, including those who often find themselves barely making ends meet.
Katie talks with Jo Benjamin, Director of Community Impact, and Jim Sacco, Director of Development, about the innovative programs and initiatives they lead, which are designed to help our community’s most vulnerable members. Join us as we...
2024-08-2918 minRCPS Community Partner CafeBack to School Essentials: RCPS Updates for the New School YearAre you curious about what is new in RCPS this school year? In episode 16 of RCPS Community Partner Cafe, host Katie LaPira answers community questions and shares important updates for the upcoming school year. From back-to-school nights to enrollment procedures, Katie provides all the essential information families need to get ready for the new academic year. Katie also highlights the vital role of community partnerships in supporting our schools, particularly the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County's "Tools for Schools" event.
Listen in to learn about important back-to-school dates, how to access supply lists, and important e...
2024-07-2513 minRCPS Community Partner CafeBeyond the Classroom: Summer Reading Benefits for All AgesAre you wondering how to keep your child's brain active and engaged during the summer break? Listen in to hear the benefits of reading in the summer as host Katie LaPira sits down with Kim Tate, the Language Arts and Library Supervisor for Rockingham County Public Schools, to discuss how powerful reading can be. Kim provides practical advice on making summer reading an enjoyable and integral part of family life. Kim and Katie discuss the importance of allowing children to choose their own books, exploring different formats such as audiobooks, and setting aside family reading time.
2024-06-2721 min
The Climate DadEpisode 2: The Interaction of Security and ClimateIn this episode, Mike Smith, founder and CEO of Aclymate, and Christian Moore, Vice President of Risk Consulting and the climate lead for Concentric, contemplate the intersection of environmental protection, climate change, and security. Mike begins the episode by explaining the basics of climate change, including how carbon dioxide traps heat on Earth, the concept of relative concentration pathways (RCPs), and how climate change poses a risk to national security. In the conversation, Mike and Christian discuss their shared military backgrounds and how they became interested in climate change.
Both Mike and Christian emphasize the importance of t...
2024-06-1252 min
WFIR News ExpressVirginia Man Freed in Turks and Caicos, RCPS Transportation Changes, Tornado LatestA judge on the islands of Turks and Caicos has sentenced Louisa County resident Tyler Wenrich to time served and ordered him to pay a $9,000 fine for unknowingly possessing ammunition in his luggage while visiting the islands. Lynchburg Police have arrested a suspect who is accused of hijacking a truck and leading authorities on a high-speed chase. Members of the Roanoke City School Board have opted to change the district’s transportation plan for next school year. In June, AARP Virginia wants to provide some free information to help those worried about brain health - and how to maintain it...
2024-05-2904 minRCPS Community Partner CafePreparing Students for Tomorrow: Science, STEM, and Soft SkillsAre you curious about STEM and science activities in our schools? Today, host Katie LaPira chats with Tammy Stone, the Science, STEM, and Challenge Supervisor for Rockingham County Public Schools. Tammy shares exciting insights into the hands-on learning experiences of RCPS students.
From dissecting owl pellets to exploring watershed ecosystems, students of all ages experience captivating activities that bring science to life. Listen in to hear how STEM education isn't confined to the classroom, but extends into engaging programs where students explore the science of cooking, force in motion experiments, and even solar challenges.
2024-04-1814 minRCPS Community Partner CafeEmpowering Expression: The Role of Fine Arts in Student GrowthHow do the fine arts integrate into the social and brain development of our students? What initiatives does RCPS have that strengthen opportunities for our students? Listen in as host Katie LaPira talks with guest Becky Ford, Supervisor of the Fine Arts for RCPS.
Becky shares with Katie about the integral ways that RCPS incorporates the fine arts into student education, and she talks about what kinds of opportunities RCPS students have at each level. Becky and Katie talk about initiatives available to RCPS students such as Any Given Child, and they discuss ways p...
2024-03-2110 minRCPS Community Partner CafeUnlocking Math Success: Tips to Support StudentsAre you wondering about how to help your child with math? Today’s guest Amanda Rickard, Supervisor of Math with Rockingham County Public Schools, joins host Katie LaPira to talk about the new math standards and actionable steps family members can take to support our students in math.
Amanda talks about how math instruction has evolved over time and the benefit of the current approach. Listen in to hear practical tips about ways that you can help the RCPS students in your life to succeed in math. Amanda shares steps students of all levels can take...
2024-02-2210 min
De Nieuwe WereldDe media overdrijven klimaatverandering | DNW debat met Maarten Keulemans en Peter BaetenJurgen Tiekstra in gesprek met wetenschapsjournalisten Peter Baeten en Maarten Keulemans, over het boek 'Onbeslist. Wat de klimaatwetenschap ons vertelt, wat zij ons niet vertelt, en waarom dit van belang is'.
Peter Baeten vertaalde het boek en schrijft voor onder andere Clintel en De Andere Krant. Maarten Keulemans is wetenschapsredacteur bij de Volkskrant.
Bronnen en links bij deze uitzending:
- Het boek 'Onbeslist' van Steven E. Koonin vindt u hier: https://www.succesboeken.nl/book/9789492665768/Onbeslist
- Meer informatie over het SCP8.5 scenario: https://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/ddc/ar5_scenario_process/RCPs.html
- Waarom het KNMI ook...
2024-01-2251 minRCPS Community Partner CafeSafety First: The RCPS Approach to Weather-Related DecisionsWhat happens when weather events cause potential school disruptions? In today’s episode of RCPS Community Partner Cafe, Director of Transportation Chris Sours talks with host Katie LaPira to share what goes into making weather-related decisions for RCPS. Chris gives listeners a glimpse behind the scenes into what happens when weather events impact Rockingham County.
Listen in to hear what makes RCPS unique and how decisions about delays and closures are made when weather impacts travel. As Chris shares, the safety of RCPS students and employees is the focus of every decision made. Learn abou...
2024-01-1610 minRCPS Community Partner CafeTaking Successful Next Steps: Insights from RCPS SeniorsHow does RCPS help students prepare for their next steps after high school? In this special episode, student host Leo Johnson talks with two RCPS seniors about their plans after high school. Leo, Clayton, and James reflect on their time in RCPS, share what helped them along their current paths, and provide tips for students and parents looking to get more involved.
Leo talks with seniors James and Clayton about what each of them plans to do after high school, and they share how they reached those decisions about their career paths. The RCPS s...
2023-12-1419 minRCPS Community Partner CafeUnlocking Student Potential: How Career Coaches Shape Future SuccessWhat can career coaches do to help RCPS high school students? RCPS career coaches Jessica Baker and Liz Whiston-Dean join Katie LaPira and Donna Delisle to share about how career coaches at the RCPS high schools can support all students with their pathways after high school.
As Liz and Jessica share, they can help students with activities such as identifying interests and career opportunities that align with those interests as well as making future plans, gathering materials for applications, and support with financial aid applications. Jessica and Liz share how parents and guardians can be...
2023-11-0916 minRCPS Community Partner CafeNavigating the Middle & High School Years: Insights for Parents & GuardiansHow can we better support our children in middle and high school? In this episode, middle school counselor Laura Ogden and high school counselor Sandy King join Katie and Donna to share about the unique challenges and opportunities that middle and high school students face and how parents and guardians can provide support.
Laura and Sandy share insights about these specific time periods for students, and they let us know how we as a community and as individual caretakers can better support the young people going through middle and high school transitions.
2023-10-1216 minRCPS Community Partner CafeHelping Kids Thrive: Back-to-School Transition StrategiesAre you wondering how to help your elementary school child with school transitions as we settle into a new school year? Listen in to hear RCPS elementary guidance counselor Lindsey Bateman share tips and tricks for parents and family members to use to help our younger children navigate the changes that come with the start of school.
Lindsey shares simple actions caretakers can take to help our elementary school students with their emotions and with socialization. Just by assisting young children in identifying their emotions, openly sharing our own feelings, and reassuring children of al...
2023-09-1414 minRCPS Community Partner CafeThe Cognitive Edge: Nurturing Your Child’s Brain PotentialWhat can parents and caregivers do to help students enhance their cognitive abilities? Although learning about the brain can be complex, the steps parents and caregivers can take to help with cognitive development can be quite simple.
RCPS school psychologist Dr. Phil Wickline shares with host Donna DeLisle about cognitive functioning, developing background knowledge, inspiring creativity, and considering the impact of technology. Donna and Phil discuss what parents can do to help support optimal cognitive abilities and brain development for their children. Phil also shares about the role anxiety can play when it comes to l...
2023-08-1016 minRCPS Community Partner CafeMeet the New Superintendent: The First 100 Days with Dr. Larry ShifflettWhat will the first one hundred days look like with the new RCPS superintendent, Dr. Larry Shifflett? In episode 5 of RCPS Community Partner Café, your host Katie LaPira talks with Dr. Shifflett about his plans for the first one hundred days in his time as the new superintendent of Rockingham County Public Schools.
Dr. Shifflett shares about his plan, which focuses on excellence, integrity, and inclusion of all students. He also shares about the four goals he has for the '23-'24 school year and beyond and the ways that he plans to involve al...
2023-07-1311 minRCPS Community Partner CafeBeyond Band-Aids: How School Nurses Shape Student WellnessDo you know the role of school nurses and the vital role they play within our school communities?
In this timely episode, your hosts Katie LaPira and Donna Delisle talk with Ashley Houff and Myra Hensley about the way that school nurses have become an important part of school communities and how those roles have changed over time.
Listen in to hear helpful tips for maintaining strong communication with school nurses and the larger medical community. Check out the practical advice about when to keep children home from school and when to...
2023-06-0816 minRCPS Community Partner CafeSpecial Education Services and How to Get InvolvedDo you know what services are available to your student with an IEP or a 504 plan? Do you know how to get support for a student who could qualify for special services but has not yet been assessed?
In this informative episode, special education experts Sarah Fawley and Melissa Bentley join your hosts Donna Delisle and Katie LaPira to share about special education support services.
Melissa shares a brief history of the laws that led to where we are today with IEPs and 504 plans for students, and Melissa talks ab...
2023-05-0423 minRCPS Community Partner CafeCelebrating and Reflecting on Public Education in the US with Beau DickensonWhat do you know about how public education came to the United States? In this episode, Donna Delisle talks with RCPS Social Studies Supervisor Beau Dickenson about the history of public education in the US and specifically in Virginia. With a grounding in major historical events, historian Beau Dickenson reflects on the beginning of American public education, how it has evolved, and how it looks today going into the future.
As Beau shares in the episode, Rockingham County Public Schools were founded in 1876 as a result of changing legislation as Virginia rejoined the Union. Beau ta...
2023-04-0621 minRCPS Community Partner CafeHow to Prepare Your Child for School with RCPS Social WorkersAre you looking for ways to better support your child? In this episode, Katie LaPira, RCPS Coordinator of Community Engagement, talks with RCPS social workers including Donna Delisle, Ashlea Link, and Alexis Dovel, who share about specific challenges for each age group and what you as parents and guardians can do to best support your children as they grow and develop socially and emotionally.
Listen in to hear these tips about friend groups, social media, email etiquette, and other common struggles that your child may be facing.
2023-03-0217 minRCPS Community Partner CafeIntroducing RCPS Community Partner CaféListen to the RCPS Community Partner Café with your host Katie LaPira of Rockingham County Public Schools in Virginia.
As Katie shares in the trailer, this podcast focuses on achieving the RCPS mission to empower all learners through conversations with guests who work within the RCPS schools and community. Subscribe to stay current and to hear new episodes.
2023-02-1001 min
Dental Leaders Podcast#165- Implant Leader Part 2 - George PynadathIn part two of Payman’s conversation with George Pynadath last week, George described the unique screening process he uses to assess patients’ suitability for complex implant procedures. This week, George reveals how the evaluation helped him during a black-box moment. George also talks about his involvement with the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI), lets us in on his closely-held spiritual beliefs, and much more. Enjoy! In This Episode 00.30 - Blackbox thinking 12.15 - ADI involvement 20.17 - Being a podcast guest...
2022-12-1454 minDental Leaders Podcast#164- Implant Leader - George PynadathKnown to friends and colleagues as George, Pynadath George is a giant of implant dentistry. In the first instalment of a two-part series, George reveals how he considered careers in medicine or the church before considering implant dentistry. He also chats about how choosing the right patients is vital to surgical success and lets us in on a unique patient evaluation workflow. George also discusses the value of MScs and doctorates and why he’s learned to hold his tongue when seeing implant cases on social media. ...
2022-12-0757 min
2022-11-2203 min
The Daily SliceDaily Slice for Friday, June 3, 2022Latest on Ukraine, Ravensborg Impeachment strategies, RCPD wants grant for recruitment, RCPS seeks grant for school safety, Biden wants gun legislation, Uvalde response again questioned, COVID vaccine for kids under 5 , weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-0305 min
Rx for Success Podcast74. The Polymath: Lee Rogers, DPM, RCPS, FFPM (Pt. II)The CME experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more: https://earnc.me/h8epzH Dr. Lee Rogers is a fellowship-trained podiatrist in diabetic limb salvage. Dr. Rogers is the Chief of Podiatry and Associate Professor of Orthopedics at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He has authored over 150 published papers, books, and book chapters on limb salvage and policy and practice and he has delivered more than 500 lectures around the world. Dr. Rogers is currently the President of the American Board of Podiat...
2021-10-2543 min
Rx for Success Podcast73. The Polymath: Lee Rogers, DPM, RCPS, FFPMThe CME experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more: https://earnc.me/A0GxNQ Dr. Lee Rogers is a fellowship-trained podiatrist in diabetic limb salvage. Dr. Rogers is the Chief of Podiatry and Associate Professor of Orthopedics at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He has authored over 150 published papers, books, and book chapters on limb salvage and policy and practice and he has delivered more than 500 lectures around the world. Dr. Rogers is currently the President of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine where h...
2021-10-1840 min
Center for Healing SolutionsBalancing the Wound Environment: ORC/Collagen/Silver-ORC DressingsKersten Reider, MSN, AGPNP-C, CWOCN and Robert J Snyder, DPM, MSc, MBA, CWSP, RCPS(Glasgow) will examine the clinical impact of ORC and addition of silver-ORC in the wound environment; determine when to use ORC/collagen/silver-ORC dressings and who to use it on; and examine, via cases, the application of ORC/collagen/silver-ORC dressings. To view program information/faculty disclosures and claim your CE credit after the session, visit centerforhealingsolutions.com/podcasts.
2021-08-3154 min
Pharmacy In Practice PodcastProfessor Larry Goodyer on community pharmacist prescribing competence, training, supervision and the future of community pharmacy clinical servicesGoing into this series (with an open mind) we have made a few assumptions about the current 'lie of the community pharmacy training land' and it is largely that there is very little investment in community pharmacist development above and beyond mandatory training requirements.
As part of this series, we will talk to a range of key players in pharmacy with an interest in community pharmacist education and training. My co-host for many of the series will be fellow pharmacist Derek Evans.
In this episode, we were very fortunate to be joined by Professor Larry G...
2021-08-2557 min
Pharmacy In Practice PodcastNew series: The future of community pharmacy vaccination services, training and autonomous practiceThis has been a very disruptive period in our recent history and community pharmacists across the land have been thrust to the fore. The public-facing side of community pharmacy has remained resolute but we know that behind the scenes everyone in the sector is tired. Despite this heroic effort and undoubted fatigue, we hope you can join us as we begin to look to the future specifically in the area of community pharmacy training.
This podcast marks the beginning of a series where we discuss the current reality of community pharmacy training, vaccination services and autonomous working i...
2021-08-0930 min
Why The Songbird Sings?Looking For Those Like MeIn this episode, Shana and Shihari talk about sex, forgiveness, and the discussion of having more diversity of people in healthcare. Why is this important? Also do you know a respiratory therapist/ respiratory care practitioner? These two interview two beautiful black women who are respiratory care practitioners, RCPs.
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2021-07-221h 45
Championship Vision Basketball PodcastEpisode 241: Coach Jacob Gruse (Head Boys Basketball Coach Cave Spring HS) Roanoke, VA ("The 2019-20 Championship Run")Coach Gruse, from St. Albans WV, moved to SW Virginia in 2015. It didn’t take him long to become a staple in the community. A graduate of Concord College and a three year letterman in baseball, Coach Gruse has followed his passion for sports throughout his professional career. For twenty plus years, coach has worked at the collegiate level and high school level as a basketball and baseball coach. He has coached NBA, NFL and MLB players alike. Coach has been the recipient of many accolades during his coaching career to include, but not limited to: Dogwood District Coach of the...
2021-06-301h 13Center for Healing SolutionsThe Chronic Wound Management Continuum: Transitioning from Standard to Disposable NPWT, to Advanced DressingsElizabeth Faust, MSN, CRNP, CWS, CWOCN-AP, DAPWCA; Matthew G. Garoufalis, DPM, FASPS, FACPM, CWS, FFPM RCPS (Glasg); and Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, CWON, FACCWS will determine when to initiate negative pressure wound therapy for chronic wound management and examine the science and clinical application; explain the clinical application, timing and benefits of stepping down to a portable/disposable NPWT device; and explore the science, cases and best practice use of wound dressings to address local infection, inflammation and exudate. To view program information/faculty disclosures and claim your CE credit after the session, visit centerforhealingsolutions.com/podcasts.
2021-05-2757 min
ClimatrendsEpisode 8: Dr. Zeke HausfatherEPISODE 8: Thinking Big. How Government and Markets Can Work Together on Climate Solutions. Climate change is a complicated web of science, politics, technology, economy, and controversy. Where do we begin in building a solution? In this Episode: A discussion with Dr. Zeke Hausfather about realistic greenhouse gas emissions trajectories. The challenges of predicting human behavior. Can we rely on markets and companies to innovate ourselves into a net zero economy? Where does the government fit in? Dr. Hausfather’s take on the role of carbon emissions capture te...
2021-05-0729 min
Graceful Atheist PodcastRachael Parsons Svendsen Deconversion not so AnonymousThis week’s show is a Deconversion not so Anonymous episode. My guest this week is Rachael Parsons Svendsen. Rachael is a Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor at RCPS Therapy. Rachael became a Christian at three years old. She went to Biola University and studied philosophy. Later in life, she experienced the effects of Religious Trauma: just setting foot in a Church she would break down in tears. Honesty is an important value for Rachael and part of what led her to deconversion. She talks about the difficulty of relationships with believers in her life while attempting to maintain honesty. Rach...
2021-04-051h 09
Hangin With The AD PodcastEpisode 21: Dr. Kechia Rowles – Director of Athletics – Rockdale County Schools, GAEPISODE # 21 ...Dr. Kechia Rowles, Director of Athletics, Rockdale Co (GA) SchoolsToday’s guest is dr. Kechia Rowels. Dr. Rowels serves as the Director of Athletics for the Rockdale County School System in GA. A life-long learner from a coaching family Kechia is an advocate for student-athlete safety who has worn two hats as both an AD and an athletic trainer. Dr. Rowels has a passion for professional development at both the state and national levels and truly believes in the importance of sharing information and growing the profession together. Let settle in and get to know Dr...
2020-12-1048 min
Music : In TheoryThe Grunge Files Ep.2In this episode we discuss In Utero the 3rd and final studio album by Nirvana and indeed, the second album to feature Dave Grohl behind the drum set. We will be covering the main points of the album, Kurt Cobain's thoughts on this album, his interpretation of this album, and more! Come give it a listen and feel free to reach out to me on my lscherry@rcps.k12.va.us for any buisiness inquires and or criticisms for the podcast (What I could do any different, what I should bring up, etc.)--- This episode is sponsored...
2020-12-0433 min
Rebel Crow Psychic ShowHow To Stay Spiritually Healthy During Covid 19 - Tips and Tricks To Try - Episode 28 - RCPSCovid-19 Spiritual Check in and Tips for Staying On Your Path During the Pandemic https://youtu.be/yErbo6X81GcFull Episode 28 Video Available On YouTube And On All Podcasting Apps.🧿 We are all getting weary with current events, so it’s a perfect time to check in and reconnect with our deepest vision of what our lives were meant to be... in this episode we discuss a few of the practices we use on a daily basis to keep sane and move forward. Link for the Lesser Banishing Ritual Of The Pen...
2020-12-0318 min
Pengelolaan Sekolah IslamPanduan Sekolah Kepala SekolahBuku saku yang diterbitkan oleh edufest ini berisi panduan sekolah untuk para pengelola khususnya principal (kepala sekolah) yang mendedikasikan diri di beberapa sekolah islam, visi misi, analisis manajemen, renstra, rumusan mutu (kpi), program kerja, rapor guru, program hrd, pengembangan kurikulum, perumusan kelulusan, metode pembelajaran, model penilaian, pelayanan prima, marketing sekolah, pengembangan potensi siswa, perencanaan rkas/rapbs, penanganan sarana (rcps), penguasaan ICT
2020-09-0801 min
LA GATERA Medicina Felina para veterinarios... y Gatocuestiones para propietariosCOVID-19: ¿También tenemos que preocuparnos por nuestras mascotas?Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales MD, MSc, DTM&H, FFTM RCPS(Glasg), FRSTMH(Lon), FACE, PhD(c), Dr h c(HonDSc), Investigador Senior en la Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira y Vicepresidente de la Asociación Colombiana de Infectología responde a nuestras preguntas.
2020-03-0320 min
climate change and other stuffwhat the heck are RCPs??RCPs? or, representative concentration pathways. an important way to predict the realities of climate change in the future, definitely! but what do you think?? join me this episode as I break down what RCPs are, the controversy around them, and my feelings about them.
2019-09-0619 min
Hey OAJill Halstead, PhD, FFPM, RCPS(Glas), University of Leeds, Leeds, UKDr. Jill Halstead, a clinical academic podiatrist who works in the National Health Service and is a visiting research fellow affiliated to the University of Leeds in the UK, talks everything you want to know about osteoarthritis of the foot. If you are interested in more about foot OA, you can follow Jill on twitter @HalsteadDr and check out the International Foot and Ankle OA Consortium discussion group meeting at OARSI 2019.
2019-03-2232 min
Stewing And Brewing: A Kitschy Witchy WorldON AIR SCAREVery Special Guest Wednesday Sept 18...Corker Johnston from Rush City Paranormal Society and author of 'Acheri Demon Haunting: The True Story of Paranormal Case 263' ...Don't miss it!!!
"Corker and the psychic & spiritual mediums of RCPS Rush City Paranormal Society uncover an alarming, hidden history of tragedy and a series of horrifying, mysterious deaths that spans over more than eight decades, fueled by an unrelenting potent darkness and has ties to more than just one area of the paranormal. Within a short amount of time, the Johnston family becomes the newest fixation of this ancient evil that never dies, but fo...
2013-09-191h 55ON AIR SCAREVery Special Guest Wednesday Sept 18...Corker Johnston from Rush City Paranormal Society and author of 'Acheri Demon Haunting: The True Story of Paranormal Case 263' ...Don't miss it!!!
"Corker and the psychic & spiritual mediums of RCPS Rush City Paranormal Society uncover an alarming, hidden history of tragedy and a series of horrifying, mysterious deaths that spans over more than eight decades, fueled by an unrelenting potent darkness and has ties to more than just one area of the paranormal. Within a short amount of time, the Johnston family becomes the newest fixation of this ancient evil that never dies, but fo...
2013-09-1900 min