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N.L. Holmes - Flowers of Evil: Hani's Daughter Mystery Series Book 1.  This is episode 624 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. N.L. Holmes is a prolific novelist embarking on another significant career phase. Prior to taking up the power of writing and using this pen name, she was an accomplished archaeologist and teacher for 25 years. Early in her career she served as a nun for two decades. In between she was an artist and antiques dealer. Yes, she has lived an interesting life, and the sum of her experiences informs and inspires her writings today. Holmes, who earned her doctorate in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology Studies from Bryn Mawr College despite an offer to attend Princeton, has excavated in Greece and Israel, and taught ancient history and humanities at Stockton University in N.J. and University of South Florida for many years. She also did archaeological artwork for excavations from Lebanon. With 11 published novels, Holmes is the creator of The Lord Hani Mysteries. The inspiration for her Bronze Age novels came with an assignment she gave to her students one day: Here are the only documents we have telling us about royal divorce in Ugarit in the 13th century. How much can we say about what happened? She notes: “It quickly became apparent that almost anything we might come up with was as much fiction as historiography!” She also penned The Empire At Twilight series, historical fiction set in the 13th century C.B. during the Hittite Empire, and Hani’s Daughter Mysteries, a spin-off historical fiction series. Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, she attended The University of Texas in the honors program but dropped out midway to enter into the antiques business. Two years later, she entered the Discalced Carmelite convent in Texas. She left the convent 20 years later and returned to school to get her B.A. in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology. Holmes resides with her husband, three cats, and a dog. They split their time between Tampa, Florida and northern France, where she gardens, weaves, and plays the violin. They have an adult son. For more information, please consult www.nlholmes.com. A little about Flowers of Evil When two young women in ancient Egypt open a medical dispensary, they don’t expect their first patient to be a dying florist of Amen whose last words are totally mysterious. It’s Neferet and Bener-ib’s nature to want to appease the ba of the murder victim by finding his killer, and their teenaged apprentice is a born detective. But between the skepticism of their own families and the malice of a rival healer, they find out the simple desire to do the right thing gets them into more trouble than they could have imagined! Today we are focused on her book Flowers of Evil: Hani’s Daughter Mystery Series Book 1. Awesome book! Engaging story. So much to learn! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://www.nlholmes.com/ nlholmesbooks@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/n-l-holmes/ https://twitter.com/nlholmesbooks https://www.facebook.com/nlholmesbooks Length - 48:23

Steve Stockman - Producer, Writer, and Director - How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck: Advice to Make Any Amateur Look Like a Pro. This is episode 623 of Teaching Learning Leading K12. Steve Stockman is president of LA-based Custom Productions, Inc. and a producer, writer and director of over 200 commercials, web series, films, music videos and TV shows.  He wrote, produced and directed the award-winning MGM feature film Two Weeks with Sally Field, Glenn Howerton, Ben Chaplin and Julianne Nicholson; he created and ran series like BrewDogs for NBC/U, $24 in 24 for Food Network, Devil’s Ride for Discovery and Gnaria for Comedy Central.  His commercial clients include Breville, Microsoft, Saatva, Disney and more.  Steve is also the author of the world's best-selling video how-to book, How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck:  Advice to Make Any Amateur Look Like a Pro which is available in 9 languages worldwide and taught in schools from middle school to grad level.  So much to learn today! Awesome talk! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://stevestockman.com/ https://stevestockman.com/course https://www.amazon.com/Shoot-Video-That-Doesnt-Suck/dp/0761163239 https://www.customproductions.tv/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/customproductions/ https://twitter.com/stevestockman https://www.instagram.com/stevestockman/ https://www.facebook.com/stevestockmanauthor Length - 51:08

Barbara R. Blackburn - Rigor in Your Classroom: A Toolkit for Teachers, 2nd Edition. This is episode 622 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Ranked in the Top 10 Global Gurus in Education, Barbara has dedicated her life to raising the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. What differentiates Barbara’s over 30 books are her easily executable concrete examples based on decades of experience as a teacher, professor, and consultant. Barbara’s dedication to education was inspired in her early years by her parents, Bob and Rose. Her father’s doctorate and lifetime career as a professor taught her the importance of professional training. Her mother’s career as school secretary shaped Barbara’s appreciation of the effort all staff play in the education of every child. Barbara has taught early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students and has served as an educational consultant for three publishing companies. She holds a master’s degree in school administration and was certified as both a teacher and a school principal in North Carolina. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teaching from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In 2006, she received the award for Outstanding Junior Professor at Winthrop University. She left her position at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to write and speak full-time. In addition to speaking at state, national, and international conferences, she also regularly presents virtual and on-site workshops for teachers and administrators in elementary, middle, and high schools. Her workshops are lively and engaging and filled with practical information. Her most popular topics include:   Rigor is NOT a Four-Letter Word Rigorous Schools and Classrooms: Leading the Way Rigorous Assessments Rigor and Differentiation in the Classroom Rigor for Students with Special Needs Motivation + Engagement + Rigor = Student Success Research-Based Engaging Instruction Leads to Higher Achievement High Expectations and Increased Support Lead to Success   Our focus today is her book - Rigor in Your Classroom: A Toolkit for Teachers, 2nd Ed. So much to learn! Excellent talk! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://www.barbarablackburnonline.com/ Rigor in Your Classroom: A Toolkit for Teachers - 2nd Edition - Barbar (routledge.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarablackburnonline/ https://www.facebook.com/Barbarablackburneducation/ https://www.instagram.com/barbararblackburn/ https://twitter.com/BarbBlackburn Length - 48:00

Scott M. Hoffman - Discusses His Thriller - Inside: A Fictional Account of a Member of an Organized Crime Family - 621 Scott M. Hoffman was a witness to historical events concerning major mob families. He learned the inner workings from his dad, who loyally served The Outfit for over 55 years – never spending a day in prison. Now 74, he is a native of Chicago. He is a graduate of Long Island University-Brooklyn with a B.A. in Journalism. For 35 years he worked for the City of Chicago in the Departments of Purchasing and Finance. Inside is his first published book. Scott Hoffman is not a name that is listed in any court records or historical documents about the Mafia. But he was in the room when meetings took place, he saw street enforcers and juice collectors deal out punishment, and he interacted with the real Goodfellas and Godfathers, including notorious gangsters Henry Hill, Tony Accardo, and Sam Giancana.  Inside begins in 1956 with Jimmy Williams, a 47-year-old man with two families-his wife and two children and the Outfit. He's a good man, a good husband, and a good father, while, at the same time, he is a physically powerful man who is well respected as a consigliere in the Outfit. He keeps his two lives separated, to the point his wife is unaware of what he does. Awesome conversation! So much to learn and think about. Great read! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening!   Connect & Learn More: https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Scott-M-Hoffman/dp/1480925950 Length - 01:03:36

    Sharon Seivert - CEO & Founder - CORE Coaching and Consulting, LLC: Guiding Teachers, Administrators, Leaders, and Business Owners to Grow Without Burning Out. This is episode 620 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Today I’m talking with Sharon Seivert, CEO & Founder of CORE Coaching and Consulting, LLC. We guide business owners and leaders to grow their companies without burning out or losing their relationships & health in the process. Sharon Seivert is the leader of Core Coaching & Consulting (CCC). Prior to launching CCC, Seivert served as the CEO of a Group Health Plan that established an industry record for earliest-ever break-even.  Seivert authored "The Balancing Act", the foundational book that first outlined the 6-point system CCC uses for all its work.  As both a US and EU citizen, Sharon loves few things more than spending time with her international family, friends, colleagues, and clients. She lives on the North Shore of Boston where she enjoys spending her time while not coaching leaders, working with global colleagues, or writing new books.  Her latest eBooks are "Prospering: 6 Steps to Great Wealth", "6 Steps to Leading Your Life and Work (from the Inside Out)" and her most recent book is The Superpower of Balanced Leadership in Unbalanced Times: 6 Powers that Make You the Kind of Leader People Fearlessly Follow through Good Times and Bad. So much to learn! Hey, Sharon is offering a free "Leadership Breakthrough" session (value $350) to my listeners who want to learn more. Go here and be sure to note that you heard about this special offer from Steven Miletto on the "Teaching Learning Leading K12" podcast so she prioritizes you. Sharon has limited slots, so click & register now. (She will put you on a waiting list if she cannot accommodate you immediately.) During your private session with Sharon, she will use her leadership expertise to help you make your efforts easier and more effective, eliminate a resistant obstacle, and reduce your likelihood of burning out.  You'll leave this conversation re-energized and inspired, with specific practical tips about what you can do now to supercharge your leadership. Awesome! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening!   Connect & Learn More: https://corecoachingconsulting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonseivert/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-coaching-consulting/ https://www.amazon.com/Superpower-Balanced-Leadership-Unbalanced-Times/dp/B0BCZ6BQ4F   Length - 52:49

Ken Rusk Revisits His Book - Blue Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life. This is episode 619 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Ken Rusk is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and blue-collar advocate showing that there’s no degree required for comfort, peace, and freedom. Ken spent his younger years digging ditches and working in construction. He never went to college. Instead, he made goals, planned, and worked hard for thirty years. Now, Ken is a very successful entrepreneur with multiple businesses and revenue streams. Ken Rusk specializes in mentoring and has coached hundreds of young people in areas such as short-, mid-, and long-term goal setting, life visualization, career paths, and sound financial planning. He is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams regardless of their educational background or past. We talked last on November 30th, 2021. That was episode 433. It’s going to be great to catch up with Ken. We are focused on Ken's book - Blue Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life! So much to learn! So much to think about! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: www.kenrusk.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175/ https://www.facebook.com/KenRuskOfficial/ https://www.instagram.com/kenruskofficial/ https://twitter.com/KenRuskOfficial Length - 50:02

What to Get a Techie for the Holidays with Will & Josh of the HiTech Podcast. This is episode 618 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.  Will and Josh of the HiTech Podcast are back and today we are answering the question: What to Get a Techie for the Holidays? Will and Josh have brought five ideas and so have I. None of the companies who produce these cool items are sponsors of either of our shows and we also don't receive any remuneration for sharing their products. We just thought that these items would make cool gifts for that techie on your list.  Notice that we got this out in time for Black Friday and the shopping season so check out these items. Make that techie you know happy! As usual had a blast talking with Will and Josh. Make sure that you check out their awesome podcast - the HiTech Podcast. (See the link below) Gifts that Will & Josh Mentioned: Cannot work remotely without this! Ergonomic Adjustable Laptop Stand We use these for the podcast and everyday now: https://www.getpcpanel.com/ Gift a subscription https://www.notion.so/ Gift a subscription https://www.reflection.app/ Compressed Air Duster   Gifts that Steve Mentioned: bluetooth beanie with headlight for men  RODE Wireless Go II  Dongle Bag  Jackery Portable Power State Explorer 3.0 Ghostbusters Ghost Trap & PKE Meter   Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening!   Connect with Will and Josh: https://www.hitechpod.us/ Length - 33:48

Lorna Bryant: Head of Career Solutions for Pearson Virtual Schools - Talks About Support for Students with College & Career Readiness. This is episode 617 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Pearson announced that Connections Academy, its K-12 online school program will expand its slate of college and career readiness initiatives for middle and high school students. The initiatives feature partnerships with Coursera, Acadeum, e-Dynamic Learning, and Credly.  Lorna Bryant is the Head of Career Solutions for Pearson Virtual Schools. As an educator, administrator and career education expert, she has spent over 25 years working to identify and create effective and engaging educational options for children. Today we are focused on college & career readiness. Awesome talk! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://www.connectionsacademy.com/  https://www.facebook.com/ConnectionsAcademy https://twitter.com/connectionsacad  https://www.youtube.com/connectionsacademy  https://www.instagram.com/connectionsacademy/  https://www.tiktok.com/@connectionsacademy  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-bryant-6768696/  Length - 46:06

  Kathy Magnusson: Wildewood Learning - Supporting Educators Working with Children and Trauma. This is episode 616 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Kathy Magnusson, M.Ed., owner of Wildewood Learning As a trainer, consultant, and speaker, Kathy has worked with educators and youth service professionals worldwide. She is a licensed public-school teacher, social and emotional learning specialist, and certified Sources of Strength trainer. She has supported young people and the professionals serving them for over 25 years. Kathy has a master’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota and advanced training in adverse childhood experiences, creating trauma-sensitive practices, non-violent communication, and strengths-based education and leadership. She supports educators and youth service professionals in cultivating trauma-sensitive strength-based environments for all learners. Excellent conversation! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://wildewoodlearning.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wildewoodlearning https://twitter.com/MagnussonKathy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN7egxfvzoZ8bl2GTywwAnQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-magnusson-ab17a939/ kathy@wildewoodlearning.com Length - 48:03

Barbara R. Blackburn - Improving Teacher Morale and Motivation: Leadership Strategies that Build Student Success. This is episode 615 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Ranked in the Top 10 Global Gurus in Education, Barbara has dedicated her life to raising the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. What differentiates Barbara’s over 30 books are her easily executable concrete examples based on decades of experience as a teacher, professor, and consultant. Barbara’s dedication to education was inspired in her early years by her parents, Bob and Rose. Her father’s doctorate and lifetime career as a professor taught her the importance of professional training. Her mother’s career as school secretary shaped Barbara’s appreciation of the effort all staff play in the education of every child. Barbara has taught early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students and has served as an educational consultant for three publishing companies. She holds a master’s degree in school administration and was certified as both a teacher and a school principal in North Carolina. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teaching from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In 2006, she received the award for Outstanding Junior Professor at Winthrop University. She left her position at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to write and speak full-time. In addition to speaking at state, national, and international conferences, she also regularly presents virtual and on-site workshops for teachers and administrators in elementary, middle, and high schools. Her workshops are lively and engaging and filled with practical information. Her most popular topics include: Rigor is NOT a Four-Letter Word Rigorous Schools and Classrooms: Leading the Way Rigorous Assessments Rigor and Differentiation in the Classroom Rigor for Students with Special Needs Motivation + Engagement + Rigor = Student Success Research-Based Engaging Instruction Leads to Higher Achievement High Expectations and Increased Support Lead to Success Our focus today is her latest book written with Ronald Williamson - Improving Teacher Morale and Motivation: Leadership Strategies that Build Student Success Excellent assistance! Amazing discussion!! Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://www.barbarablackburnonline.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarablackburnonline/ https://www.facebook.com/Barbarablackburneducation/ https://www.instagram.com/barbararblackburn/ https://twitter.com/BarbBlackburn Length - 56:11