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Shellee Howard is the Founder and CEO of College Ready and CR Tutoring and Test . She is a college graduate and is a Certified Independent College Strategist. She is a best-selling author, a member of HECA (ethics organization), and a member of SOFA (Society of Financial Awareness). Shellee is a mother of 4 young adults. Her oldest son graduated from Harvard in 2016 debt free and graduated from UC San Diego Medical school in 2021. He will be completing his Orthopedic Surgeon Residency at UCLA. Her oldest daughter attended the University of Alabama and CBU and graduated debt free with her BSN in 2020 and received her RN in 2021.Her youngest son is a high school senior and will be attending SFSU in the fall of 2021 majoring in Film Production.Her youngest daughter is a rising Senior and will be looking to attend college as a business major internationally.Shellee has traveled around the world helping students create their “Stand out Strategy". She knows what it takes to compete in the Top tier schools as well as finding the best-fit college for all students. Shellee believes that no two students are the same and each student must have their own strategy and plan to be successful. Each student has a gift/talent and a passion that will set him or her apart from their competition. Getting to know your student one on one is the key to success. This can be done in person or via Zoom. College Ready has clients all over the USA and each one is important. Her focus is to find the best academic, financial and social fit college for each student to thrive at and graduate debt free!She runs a company called College Ready. She helps kids (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admissions process, helping to get them into college without huge debt and even how to succeed once admitted. She is also a best selling author.Websitewww.collegereadyplan.comSocial Media InformationShellee's book: How to send your student to college without losing your mind or your moneyFacebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/CollegeReadyDebtFreeFacebook page: www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlanInstagram: www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ/featuredTwitter: twitter.com/gocollegeready/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Edurio and the team has just completed its latest research about equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). The report, titled ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Among School Staff’, involved more than 16,500 respondents from 381 schools in England - the largest review of schools as workplaces.  The key findings: Less than half of school staff feel their workplace is diverse (43%)69% of Minority Ethnic staff feel their workplace is committed to promoting EDI compared to 82% of White British/Irish staffLess than a third (28%) of staff believe their leadership team is diverse.Only a third of staff (36%) consider the diversity of their school’s staff to be representative of their student population.Almost nine out of 10 (88%) of those in a leadership position are confident that all staff are treated equally. However, for those that do not hold a leadership position this falls to 70%.65 % of men feel confident that decisions around promotion are made without bias in their school, this falls to 57% for women.I chat to Iona Jackson who is Head of Research at Edurio. She has 10 years of research experience across a variety of sectors, and now leads a team of education research specialists focusing on stakeholder feedback within schools.Edurio is a leading provider of stakeholder feedback solutions to schools and multi-academy trusts. It works with over 100 trusts and 1,500 schools across the UK and internationally. Edurio has developed an advanced survey management and data visualisation platform for schools and multi-academy trusts as well as a research-based survey library. It covers topics such as staff retention, parental engagement as well as teaching and learning. The team designs surveys in partnership with academic experts and practitioners to address school management priorities and inspection requirements. Edurio publishes research, case studies and practical guidance on evidence-driven school improvement.Websitehttps://home.edurio.com/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Lois Letchford’s dyslexia came to light at the age of 39, when she faced teaching her seven-year-old non-reading son, Nicholas. Examining her reading failure caused her to adapted and change lessons for her son. The results were dramatic. Lois qualified as a reading specialist to use her non-traditional background, multi-continental experience and passion to assist other failing students. Her teaching and learning have equipped her with a unique skill set and perspective. As a teacher, she considers herself a “literacy problem-solver.”Reversed: A Memoir is her first book. In this story, she details her dyslexia and the journey of her son’s dramatic failure in first grade. She tells of the twist and turns that promoted her passion and her son’s dramatic academic turn-a-round - as in 2018 he received his Ph.D.Websitehttps://www.loisletchford.com/Social Media InformationLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/loisletchford/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Peter Claxton is Senior Director EdTech Solutions at ViewSonic. He is an experienced Education Consultant and Strategy Senior Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the education computer software industry.Peter has spoken all over the world and has 35 Years of Global EdTech experience. Peter's career started as a classroom teacher, immediately recognising the benefits that EdTech brings to driving educational outcomes and attainment for the students and the teachers.Peter has also worked as a local authority advisory teacher, helping pioneer ICT working with leading EdTech companies driving technology adoption at School, Regional and Country Levels - bringing his unique perspective and insight from both education and company perspective.ViewSonic has been an audiovisual leader around the world for more than three decades and it’s positioned in more than 43 countries around the globe.During the pandemic, Edtech solutions were imperative and ViewSonic gained a great understanding in hybrid learning with the teacher community and the evolution of education during COVID times.Websiteviewsonic.com/ukSocial Media InformationFacebook: www.facebook.com/ViewSonicClassroomUKLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/166805/admin/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Tanya Bunting is an early year’s practitioner at heart – a teacher through and through! She first came across NLP in 2014 when she decided to take a career break, after 17 years in school leadership. After learning with Dr. Richard Bandler, she was hooked! Tanya couldn’t wait to return to the classroom or to begin working with individual clients to share her skills. Her diverse background supports a number of specialisms including Learning, Life and Career Coaching.Tanya is a Licensed Trainer of NLP as well as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. She loves combining her skills to assist clients of all ages to follow their dreams. Her mission is to support her clients to believe in themselves, take control and determine their own destiny.Tanya's book “Get the Teaching Job You Want”, was a labour of love and written with you in mind. It takes you on a special journey where you experience every step of the application and interview process through stories that entertain and teach you what to do, as well as what not to successfully write a winning application and shine as you tread the boards on your interview stage.Her unique career path and experience have enabled Tanya to combine her school leadership experience with the latest Neuro-Linguistic Programming [NLP] techniques; and, the suggestions in the complementary hypnosis download, “Your Trance to Shine & Get the Teaching Job You Want”, enable you to take a well-earned rest and program your subconscious mind to thoroughly prepare for that positive mindset – easily accessing all the confidence and motivation you need to secure that teaching job you want.Tanya now works flexibly as a teacher, trainer, coach and therapist at the Bournemouth Consulting Rooms as well as other venues in Southampton and London. She is a Trainer and Student Liaison Lead for the International College of Clinical Hypnotherapy, as well as a valued member of the Trainer Assistant Teams for Dr. Richard Bandler and Paul McKenna.Her successful change work includes managing anxiety, overcoming phobias & addictions, trance-forming childbirth and managing weight issues.Tanya holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and am a licensed NLP Trainer and Master Practitioner, having studied with Dr. Richard Bandler, a co-creator of Neuro-Linguistic Programming [NLP].She is a member of the Society of NLP, the General Hypnotherapy Council and an executive member of the British Society of Corporate Coaching and Mentoring.Websitewww.tanyabuntingcoaching.orgSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/tanyabuntingauthorlinkedin.com/in/tanya-bunting-82708612aResource mentionedMary PoppinsShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Following the success of the online event 'Towards a Balanced and Broadly Based Curriculum' in March 2021, the National Association for Primary Education have planned 6 new online CPD events for the new academic year.5 starting points for Primary Music 18th October 2021 (booking now)Special Education NeedsEdTechEYFSMental Health/WellbeingClimate & Ocean PlasticFind out more information at nape.org.uk/online-events

Delwyn is the business owner of Accent Music School which she operates from her home in New Zealand. She holds a music degree from the University of Canterbury, majoring in composition. Delwyn and her husband Robin have 3 adult children.For some of their school years they were home schooled and all of them learned piano and one other instrument with Delwyn. This was because there was limited access to music tuition where they lived in Asia at that time.In over 30 years of music teaching she has taught classroom music, orchestral groups (often composing music for them), written a piano curriculum, and tutored many individuals on piano and stringed instruments. She enjoys playing double bass in a local orchestra and tutoring pre school music and movement groups. One of her greatest delights is to give beginners the best possible start on their musical journey.Delwyn has taken her wealth of experience and created an online piano course called Headstart Piano. It is all about giving you and your child the best chance to succeed with music.Step-by-step video lessons and practice sessions give a practical and personal approach. Though not required it also comes with extensive supervisor notes to help you reinforce each lesson. Websitehttp://accentmusicschool.com/headstartpiano/Social Media Informationhttps://www.facebook.com/accentmusicschoolResources MentionedFilm - ShineHow playing an instrument benefits your brain - Anita CollinsShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Daniel Bauer is an unorthodox Ruckus Maker who has mentored thousands of school leaders through his blogs, books, podcasts, and powerful coaching experiences.His new book, The Mastermind: Unlocking the Potential Within Every School Leader introduces a proprietary process called the ABCs of powerful professional development™ which is changing the landscape of how school leaders experience professional development.Websitehttps://betterleadersbetterschools.comSocial Media Informationhttps://twitter.com/alienearbudhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer/https://www.instagram.com/alienearbud/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Dr. Stephanie Ryan, Ph.D. is a chemist, a boy mom, and a social media influencer who enjoys using her background to create superior educational products and content.Although an academic at heart, Dr. Stephanie is passionate about learning through play. She can be found helping young kids explore the fascinating world around them.Over the years, Dr. Stephanie has taught science to all age groups, both in and out of the classroom, helping toddlers learn about their world and college students define theirs. She is an active member of the chemistry education community and is currently a committee member of the International Activities Committee for the Division of Chemical Education.Dr. Stephanie earned her Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences and her M.S. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from Saint Mary’s College.For great learning activities in the sciences, book recommendations, and more, follow Dr. Stephanie on InstagramWebsitewww.letslearnaboutscience.comSocial Media Informationhttps://www.instagram.com/letslearnaboutscience/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to Mark's audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Lindsay Lyons is an educational justice coach who works with teachers and school leaders to inspire educational innovation for racial and gender justice, design curricula grounded in student voice, and build capacity for shared leadership. Lindsay taught in NYC public schools, holds a PhD in Leadership and Change, and is the founder of the educational blog and podcast, Time for Teachership.Websitewww.lindsaybethlyons.comSocial Media InformationTwitter: twitter.com/lindsayblyonsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindsaybethlyonsFacebook: www.facebook.com/lindsaybethlyons/Instagram: www.instagram.com/lindsaybethlyons/Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/lindsaybethlyons/Resources Mentioned I want to do more than survive - Bettina LoveCultivating Genius - Gholdy MuhammadShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to my audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You'd Like to Have as a Child