Summer Break
While I take a short break over the summer holidays here are some resources you may not have seen or heard that will keep your FIRE burning.
There are LIVE video podcasts on YouTube which have not been released on the audio platforms due to the visual elements.
You can find them at www.youtube.com/@educationonfire5530/
I have been a guest on a number of podcasts where I get to share thoughts and ideas that may be new to you because they have a slightly different educational focus.
They are:
Podcasters United with Tracy Hazzard – How Global Teaching Techniques Empower Your Child’s Learning With Mark Taylor Of Education On Fire
Great Dad Talks with Paul Banas – The Power of Open Conversations with Mark Taylor
Deal By Me Podcast with Dr. James W. Smith – Mark Taylor says that he doesn’t remember much about the education policies at the time he was at school but he does remember the classes and teachers that got him excited about learning, and those that created an environment for him to grow, thrive and be himself. WHAT AN EXCITING AND ENJOYABLE INTERVIEW!!!
Out of the Trenches Podcast with Dana Goodier – Are you in the trenches as an educator? You’re not alone. Hear from those who have been in the trenches and managed to come out intact. Hear their stories! Mark Taylor’s Episode
Coffee Time Again with Dale Hutchinson – The major differences between English and American Education systems today and yesterday.
Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) www.nape.org.uk
Support the show at www.educationonfire.com/support
John Coe – National Association for Primary Education
This is a recording from 2018 with John Coe. He shares his educational experiences, views and involvement with the National Association for Primary Education since 1980. John sadly passed away earlier this year and I wanted to share this conversation so you can hear the essence of NAPE and their continued support for primary education.
This is my celebration and commemoration of John who has influenced me greatly.
John Coe began teaching in Essex. After primary headships, first of a small rural school and then of an urban school serving an underprivileged community; he joined the West Riding of Yorkshire authority as Inspector of Schools. His second local authority appointment extended over 16 years as Senior Adviser to Oxfordshire. In 1984 he moved into Higher Education as Course Leader of the PGCE Primary Course at the London Institute of Education. A later move to Oxford Brookes University involved him in research and both initial and in-service education. He is a Fellow of the University and a founding member of NAPE.
The Adventures of Jelly Bean
Follow Jelly Bean on her exciting adventures as a fourth-grader facing challenges that resonate with children of her age. From navigating friendships and family dynamics to discovering the complexities of life, Jelly Bean’s journey is filled with valuable life lessons.
Amy Meislin Pollack, a retired teacher, parent and grandparent, highlights how to raise happy children, how to talk to them about difficult topics and how to help them face challenges like bullying, low-self esteem, friendship, popularity, death, race, drugs, alcohol, feeling neglected and family issues.
Ever since she was in fourth grade – back in 1960 – Amy was writing and telling stories about a character named Jelly Bean. She never stopped telling those stories, sharing them with her students over a teaching career that spanned 40+ years. She shared them with her three children when they were younger – and then with her seven grandchildren. Now her stories have been made available to everyone with the recent publishing of two coming-of-age books intended for middle-graders, The Adventures of Jelly Bean and The Further Adventures of Jelly Bean.
The Adventures of Jelly Bean and The Further Adventures of Jelly Bean are the stories of a fourth-grader who faces challenges that just about all children her age can recognize. Her parents don’t approve of her favorite friend in the whole world. She has trouble getting along with the brother who is closest in age to her. The uncle she loves so much is about to marry the most awful woman she could ever imagine, and the girl who used to be her best friend has turned on her. Jelly Bean faces these and other stumbling blocks, including: the difficulties in achieving and maintaining popularity and how important having certain friends should be to her; difficulties inherent in relationships with various friends and family members; and learning how to make decisions on her own. In these first two books of my middle-grade series, Jelly Bean comes to understand that much of life is trial and error, and that the only constant in life is that it is always changing.
Website
Social Media Information
inkedin.com/in/amy-pollack-9b111882
twitter.com/AdvOfJellyBean
facebook.com/Author.AmyMeislinPollack
instagram.com/jellybeanthebookseries
Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) www.nape.org.uk
Support the show at www.educationonfire.com/support
Have you seen our live shows on YouTube? www.EducationOnFire.com/youtube
America in Therapy with Phyllis E. Leavitt, MA
Phyllis Leavitt has worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing. Her focus today is on her latest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis.
‘When I became a psychotherapist, I never imagined I would one day be entering a “political” arena. But the more I worked with widespread family dysfunction and its horrifying legacy of pain and violence, the more I realized that the greatest threat to our survival as a country and as a species is our declining mental health.
I knew that what we have learned about healing family violence can and must be applied to healing America. I felt compelled to leave the confines of my office and speak to a broader audience. I wanted to share my message of urgency to get ourselves on a path of healing, and I wanted to share a message of Hope that we can restore ourselves to Safety, Peace, and Love by healing the wounds we have suffered and the wounds we have inflicted that keep a cycle of violence going. I wrote America in Therapy for all those hungry for this message.’
Website
Social Media Information
www.facebook.com/phyllis.leavitt
www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdxqvDK9N421AZ5TTxqUgQ
www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-leavitt-630179255/
www.instagram.com/pel2347/
twitter.com/PhyllisLeavitt2
substack.com/@phyllisleavitt1
Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) www.nape.org.uk
Support the show at www.educationonfire.com/support
Have you seen our live shows on YouTube? www.EducationOnFire.com/youtube
Children’s books crafted with love and imagination by Rella B
Rella B Books believes that childhood should be a magical journey filled with imagination, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Our store is the brainchild of the creative and playful alter ego, Rella B, who knows that growing up should never mean giving up on the joy of discovery and wonder. We’re on a mission to bring the ultimate mashup of work and play to the lives of little ones and their families.
Discover this delightful collection of children’s books, crafted with love and imagination.
Rella B’s journey began with a shift from conventional adult aspirations to the joy of inspiring young minds. With a background in education, business, and technology, she realized the importance of merging work with play. Her platform is a manifestation of this philosophy, emphasizing values like self-confidence, self-expression, self-love, and self-care for littles. Rella B represents an advocate for creative thinking and cherishing childhood, encouraging kids to explore, learn, and grow in a fun and imaginative environment.
Website
Social Media Information
youtube.com/@rellabbooks
pinterest.com/RellaBBooks
instagram.com/rellabbooks/
twitter.com/rellabbooks
facebook.com/rellabbooks
Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) www.nape.org.uk
Support the show at www.educationonfire.com/support
Have you seen our live shows on YouTube? www.EducationOnFire.com/youtube