Best Allison & Courtney Podcasts (2024)

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Stacy London - Stylist, Designer, Midlife Advocate: Redefining Glamour at Every Age 1:13:48

2d ago1:13:48

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Stacy London: a true icon in the world of fashion and personal styling. She’s someone who has inspired millions of women to embrace their true selves and find confidence in their unique style. You may know her as the co-host of the hit TV shows "What Not to Wear," and Lust, Lust or Run, where she transformed the lives of countless individuals with …

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Episode 337 - Jay Allison 1:09:45

3h ago1:09:45

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Jay Allison is host and producer of The Moth Radio Hour, host, curator, and producer of This I Believe on NPR, and creator/producer of hundreds of documentaries, essays, and special series for national and international broadcast. Jay has won virtually every major industry award for his productions and collaborations, including six Peabodys. He was…

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Cayla Odendahl ('21) - Camp and Workshop Coordinator 25:15

3d ago25:15

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Cayla joins us again on the podcast after 3 years! She tells us about her new position here at JT, what she's been doing for the past 3 years, and some other things that have changed. However, the one thing that hasn't changed is her love for Davenport Junior Theatre!By davenportjuniortheatre

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Episode 336 - Tara Lynn Rye 1:04:08

1d ago1:04:08

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Tara Lynn Rye is a musical artist and filmmaker from New Jersey who calls southwest Florida home these days. She spent time in New York City and Los Angeles honing her craft in film - she directed, produced, shot, and edited short films, documentaries and episodics. Tara’s played shows with her band at Rockwood Music Hall, the Peppermint Club, and …

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Episode 335 - Mitchell Austin 1:23:46

20d ago1:23:46

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Mitchell Austin is the Urban Design Manager at the City of Punta Gorda, where he is responsible for long range planning and capital projects planning and design. Since arriving on August 16, 2004 (three days after Hurricane Charley devastated Punta Gorda), Mitchell has focused on the art and science of urban place-making in Punta Gorda. See omnystu…

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Allison Seymour Always Gives Us the Tea 33:02

22d ago33:02

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Allison Seymour is an Emmy award-winning anchor who has been waking up viewers on the morning news in her hometown of Washington, D.C., since 1999. Allison started her career in television at the Washington, D.C., Bureau of ABC News, Behind the Scenes, before earning her Master of Mass Communication at the University of South Carolina. She is a pro…

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Kim Ades is Building Tomorrow's Leaders 39:14

13d ago39:14

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Kim Ades Is the powerhouse president and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and Journal Engine. A trailblazer in leading leadership coaching and thought mastery, Kim's unique philosophy and dynamic coaching style empower leaders to transform their mindset and achieve extraordinary results. An author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mom of five, Ki…

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Episode 334 - Courtney McNeil 1:06:25

16d ago1:06:25

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Courtney McNeil is museum director and chief curator at the Baker Museum at Artis—Naples. She’s an award-winning curator, art historian, and museum leader with more than two decades of museum and gallery experience. Prior to joining Artis—Naples, Courtney served 15 years in the curatorial department of Telfair Museums in Savannah, ultimately holdin…

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#21 - Teacher Longevity and Maintaining Joy with Kia London | Meet the Speaker Series 30:23

19d ago30:23

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Send us a Text Message. The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Kia D. London to hear more about her awesome presentation and focus on teacher longevity and maintaining joy, especially as an introverted middle school teacher transitioning to high school. Sign up for this free conference July 29-31 here: https://la…

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#20 - Beating Teacher Burnout with Clarity and Confidence | Pav of Fle avec Mme D| Meet the Speaker Series 25:25

19d ago25:25

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Send us a Text Message. The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Pav of Fle avec Mme D to hear more about her awesome presentation and focus on beating teacher burnout through her journey of having no designated prep time since covid hit her classroom. Sign up for this free conference July 29-31 here: https://lalib…

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Ashley Becher, Mainstage Artistic Director - Season 73 Shows Announcement! 35:29

19d ago35:29

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Join us as we speak with our Mainstage Artistic Director, Ashley Becher. She tells about what it's like behind the scenes of our mainstage productions, mainstage moving forward, AND even announces the shows for the upcoming 73rd season!By davenportjuniortheatre

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Eileen McDargh is the Speaking & Teaching Maven 48:11

20d ago48:11

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Eileen McDargh is the dynamic CEO of the resiliency group. Since 1980, she's transformed lives and businesses with her powerful blend of impactful conversations and meaningful connections. Eileen is celebrated as a master facilitator, award-winning author, and internationally acclaimed keynoter and executive coach. Her unique approach draws from pr…

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#19 - Identity Self-Exploration with Students, Representation, and Social Justice with Middle Schoolers with Allison Perryman | Meet the Speaker Series Practical & Comprehensible 34:41

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Send us a Text Message. The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Allison Perryman of The Cultural Classroom to hear more about her awesome presentation and focus on social justice, representation, and identity self-exploration through culture in her Spanish class. @theculturalclassroom Sign up for this free confere…

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Episode 333 - Missy Balsam 1:15:11

25d ago1:15:11

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Missy Balsam is a yoga teacher, singer-songwriter and recording artist. Missy began teaching yoga in 2007, after spending her 20s and 30s in a stressful, high-level sales and marketing career in New York City and Los Angeles. Missy began her music career by blending elements of alternative rock with Sanskrit mantras from the yogic tradition called …

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#18 - Using Research-Based Social Justice Units and Teaching Techniques with Timothy Chávez | Meet the Speaker Series Practical & Comprehensible 31:41

28d ago31:41

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Send us a Text Message. Practical and Comprehensible is the premiere conference event each year for proficiency-oriented world language teachers! This year, come meet the speakers on the Practical Proficiency Podcast to get a sneak peek and bonus content from the presenters! Meet Timothy Chávez, who is presenting this year on thematic units with so…

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Episode 332 - Chuck Garfien 1:10:50

1M ago1:10:50

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Chuck Garfien is an Anchor and Reporter for NBC Sports-Chicago - he hosts White Sox Pre and Post-Game Live with Ozzie Guillén, Frank Thomas, and other former White Sox players. He also writes for nbcsportschicago.com and hosts the White Sox Talk Podcast. Chuck basically gets to live and breathe Chicago White Sox for a living. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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#17 - Using Art in World Language | Practical & Comprehensible Meet the Presenter: Courtney of Llearning Llama 19:53

1M ago19:53

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Send us a Text Message. The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Courtney Bonino of Llearning Llama to hear more about her awesome presentation: ARTful Lesson Planning! Her presentation this year is all about how to use Art in your Spanish classes and world language classes at large. Sign up for this free conferenc…

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Joe Hoye - The Man Changing Menopause for Moms 35:20

1M ago35:20

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Joe Hoye, the dynamic owner of Hoye Fit, who is revolutionizing health coaching and weight loss for women, particularly those navigating menopause. Despite being just 30 years old, Joe has dedicated himself to empowering women and moms to break free from restrictive diets, regain control over theirmidsections, and achieve lasting control over their…

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Episode 331 - Sean Dunnigan 2:04:02

1M ago2:04:02

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Sean Dunnigan is Owner of Ollie's Pub in Cape Coral, FL, a punk venue located on Cape Coral Pkwy. Ollie’s was one of the few venues in Southwest Florida that hosted live, original rock, metal, punk, and experimental concerts and events. Following a challenging 2020 and weathering the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Ollie's, unfortunately, had to make t…

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Courtney Gray Helps You Lose Weight Forever 43:02

1M ago43:02

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Courtney Gray is a master of transformation and a beacon of reinvention. Starting as a stay-at-home mom with a passion for fused glass jewelry, she built a thriving business from the ground up, turning her creative vision into a multiple six-figure empire. But as her success grew, so did her desire for more. Driven by an insatiable desire for growt…

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Episode 330 - CLAY 59:36

2M ago59:36

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CLAY is a Los Angeles-based alt-pop musical artist who has amassed more than 45 million streams across her platforms, and just wrapped up her “Waiting for God in the Garden” tour, which was her first full headlining run across the U.S. with performances in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Chicago, New York, Nashville, Denver, and San Francisco. She joined us …

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Karen Larrea is Living La Vida Fabulous 1:09:26

2M ago1:09:26

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Karen Larrea is a certified relationship and dating coach and public figure, who has been in the entertainment spotlight since she was 15. Born in Manhattan and raised in South America and South Florida, Karen launched her career with the all-girl musical trio Carrousel, sharing stages with legends like Celia Cruz and Marc Anthony. After a successf…

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Episode 329 - Ken Wells 1:10:21

2M ago1:10:21

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Ken Wells is vice president and general manager of Cabbage Key. His family has owned Cabbage Key since 1976. As a young boy he collected and sold shells to visitors out of a cardboard stand along Cabbage Key’s shoreline. In October of 2023, Ken was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer at the age 44. He turned to making music as an emotional outle…

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Episode 328 - Dr. Chaerin Kim 1:18:01

2M ago1:18:01

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Dr. Chaerin Kim is a multi-instrumentalist (she actually plays 10 instruments) who currently teaches piano and harp at University of Massachusetts Boston. She’s also a conductor and composer who has released 146 songs on 7 albums, and she’s scored more than 100 versions of her original song “Rendezvous” which began as a piano piece but has now been…

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Episode 327 - Charlie Pace 53:26

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Charlie Pace is a Southwest Florida singer-songwriter who's been performing since she was 7 years old. She released first her single at the age of 14, and a few months out of high school, Charlie became a backup vocalist for the nationally-touring Pink Floyd Tribute band, Floyd Nation. She performs original and cover music under her own name, as we…

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EPISODE 2.7 At Home: Hospitality to our nearest neighbor with Rachel Jankovic 51:31

2M ago51:31

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Jesus commands us to "love our neighbor as ourselves" but who is our neighbor? Is it the person next door, your best friend across town, or does it also include the people you wake up to each morning? Join me as Rachel and I discuss how hospitality is not just something we pull out for guests on Friday night, but should be a daily practice towards …

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Episode 326 - Dave!Ja!Vu! 1:19:58

3M ago1:19:58

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Dave McMahan (known best by his stage name Dave!Ja!Vu! is a prominent name in SWFL's local music scene, taking the stage as a one-man acoustic guitar and harmonica playing folk punk band. Fueled by DIY punk energy, Dave records all of his own albums and handmakes his merch, down to the artwork inserts and clothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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EPISODE 2.6 Beginnings: Hospitality through the college years with Elizabeth Clayton 37:28

3M ago37:28

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Today I'm sharing a conversation with my friend Liz, and we chat about what hospitality has looked like for her over the last few years of transitioning out of her parents home into student ministry and then to the UK for studies. Liz is a kindred spirit with a love for people and hosting (and candles!), and it was fun to hear how her childhood hom…

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#16 - Novice High | What Level is My Student? 25:49

3M ago25:49

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Send us a Text Message. This one is for novice high - the level you'll spend the most time with in your career! Listen to get in-depth examples for exactly what novice highs can do with language, in teacher-friendly language of course! Let's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher Toolkit Get the Free Roadmap to Proficiency Website TPT Instagr…

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Episode 325 - April James 1:14:28

3M ago1:14:28

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Dr. April Lynn James (AKA The PhDiva) is a classically trained soprano with a PhD from Harvard. Her “delightfully readable” book, The Tenth Muse: How Maria Antonia Advanced the Pastoral Opera debuted at #1, and is an international best-seller. During her doctoral studies did she begin her holistic wellness journey in earnest, in order to heal from …

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EPISODE 2.5 Playdates: Hospitality in the little years with Renee Higgins 52:39

3M ago52:39

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Today I'm talking with Renee, a wife and mom to 5 little ones 7 and under at the time of this recording. We discuss how isolating the early years of motherhood can be, and how we can find ways to be a friend + gain a friend during those years! My goal for this conversation was not to heap heavy burdens on those of you in the thick of little people …

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Episode 324 - Dr. Fredara Hadley 1:18:38

3M ago1:18:38

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Dr. Fredara Hadley is a professor of ethnomusicology at Juilliard in New York City. She teaches courses on ethnomusicology, jazz history, and African American music - and her research focuses on the diverse musical legacies and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Dr. Hadley’s commentary is featured in the recently released PBS s…

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EPISODE 2.4 Book Club: Building friendships through books, with Jessica Economidis 32:32

3M ago32:32

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Jessica and I have been friends since the early days of married life, and while we have much in common and attend the same church, books + book club is where our friendship has flourished the most. Jess and I talk about why we think reading is important, as well as why book club is a perfect opportunity to show hospitality and build a framework for…

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#15 - Novice Mid: What Levels Are My Students? ACTFL Levels Deep Dive 12:05

3M ago12:05

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Send us a Text Message. We're continuing this series on the new 2024 ACTFL guidelines. This answers a common question I get - what level should my students be in and how do I know that? Let's talk about what Novice Mid actually looks like and what it means for your world language program. Check the ACTFL 2024 Proficiency Guidelines here Let's conne…

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Episode 323 - Tim McGeary 1:39:27

3M ago1:39:27

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Tim McGeary is a singer-songwriter who started out in the New York club scene playing at CBGB's, Trax, and Danceteria. In 1982 he was signed to A&M records with the band The Rescue - they were together for two years and opened for the likes of Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Simple Minds, Missing Persons, and Stray Cats. Tim has recorded three solo albums…

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#14 - What Level is My Student? Novice Low - ACTFL Levels Deep Dive 15:26

3M ago15:26

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Send us a Text Message. The new ACTFL Proficiency guidelines for 2024 are HERE! Our new series comes from a common listener question - what level should my students be in and how do I know that? Let's talk about what Novice Low actually looks like and what it means for your world language program. Check the ACTFL 2024 Proficiency Guidelines here Le…

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Episode 322 - Emma Rodriguez 1:17:59

4M ago1:17:59

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Emma Rodriguez is a journalism student at FGCU. She’s southwest-Florida born and raised and says her goal is to help keep the spirit of local journalism alive in her hometown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WGCU

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#13 - Element 10: Culture | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction 22:00

4M ago22:00

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Send us a Text Message. It's here, the one we world language teachers have been waiting for - culture lessons! However, culture is complex. Our solution to exposing students to widely diverse cultures should be equally complex and thoughtful. Here's some practical ideas to get you started. Find the mentioned free French Units for back to school her…

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EPISODE 2.3 Mayhurst Estate: full-time hospitality with Casey Cashell 45:22

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Today I'm talking with Casey, who owns and runs the beautiful Mayhurst Estate in Virginia with her husband and four kids. I loved hearing how God led them to choose a life of full-time hospitality, "for the glory of God and the good of others." Casey is a gifted hostess with a deep love for people, and I think you will love learning from her expert…

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Episode 321 - Chion Wolf 1:30:48

4M ago1:30:48

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Chion Wolf is the host of Audacious on Connecticut Public Radio. It features conversations with people who have uncommon or misunderstood experiences, conditions, or professions. Audacious is a three time Gracie Award winner - the Gracie Awards recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and en…

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#12 - Element 9: Proficiency-Oriented Assessments | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction 18:08

4M ago18:08

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Send us a Text Message. Hey hey hey, it's assessment day! This could be a giant deep dive. Today, we're focusing on how to switch mindsets from our assessments being an occasional to a REGULAR and CRUCIAL piece of the proficiency-oriented classroom. They help your students as much as they help inform you! Let's connect: Get the Free World Language …

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EPISODE 2.2 Rural Hospitality: Farm life with Laura Good 34:03

4M ago34:03

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Today I'm talking with Laura, a mom and wife to a Mississippi farmer. We're tackling an oft requested topic; what does hospitality look like when you live in a rural area, outside of the typical neighborhood and community? I hope this episode is helpful and thought provoking as we discuss how to prioritize getting people in your home even when you …

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Episode 320 - Kirsten Hines 1:10:34

4M ago1:10:34

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Kirsten Hines is a writer, photographer, and environmental educator who started out as a wildlife biologist, but found herself being drawn toward storytelling with images and words versus collecting data so made a big pivot in that direction. Kirsten’s photographs and writings have appeared in numerous exhibitions and publications, including eight …

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#11 - Element 8: 60% Input | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction 7:39

4M ago7:39

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Send us a Text Message. Today's element - input! This is a proficiency teacher favorite. We always talk about how important it is, but that doesn't always mean that YOU need to be the source. Go to Blog Post of the 10 Elements of Proficiency Oriented World Language Instruction (contains image printout) Take action - pick 1 element from today's epis…

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EPISODE 2.1 - Broken Bread: A Theology of Food with Tilly Dillehay 45:59

4M ago45:59

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"If Jesus called himself the "bread of life," why is it that our relationship with food is so complicated? We love it. We hate it. We hate that we love it. Whether we're obsessing over what not to consume--carbs, sugar, alcohol--or what we will devour--fat free, dairy free, gluten free--food has become burdensome." (Harvest House Publisher) Join me…

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Episode 319 - Jason Crosser 1:03:03

4M ago1:03:03

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Jason Crosser is owner and operator of 8-bit Hall of Fame, where he buys, sells, and trades video games, consoles, collectables, accessories, trading cards, pro-wrestling memorabilia, and Vinyl albums, figurines. In 2022 hurricane Ian destroyed his store and more than $2 million of inventory, but the store reopened and Jason is back doing what he l…

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139: It Takes Two: Isabel and Nicki 1:15:21

4M ago1:15:21

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For our final episode, we took some twinspiration from the newest historical AGs: Isabel and Nicki Hoffman. When we meet Isabel, she is trying to perfect her Spice Girls choreography in time for a performance on New Year's Eve. Nicki, on the other hand, is learning how to make zines and skateboarding around Seattle. Both girls are struggling with s…

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#10 - Element 7: Inclusive and Community Oriented Spaces | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction 9:30

4M ago9:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss a list of the people I enjoy learning from to further my journey into equity-driven education. These are the trusted speakers, writers, and teachers to follow and keep in your feed! Head here to the accompanying blog post for the list of DEI speakers and leaders in the world language space. Let's …

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Episode 318 - Stacey Holman 1:12:58

5M ago1:12:58

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Stacey Holman is Series Producer & Director of the new four-part PBS documentary series, Gospel. She's a Harlem-based filmmaker who has directed and/or produced a number of award-winning projects including an episode of the 2018 PBS series Reconstruction: America After the Civil War hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. She was a producer on the critica…

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Episode 317 - Gina Sabiston 1:17:47

5M ago1:17:47

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Gina Sabiston has been a DJ, sold puppets, is an eight-time Golden Apple Finalist, and has served on the City of Fort Myers Historic Preservation Board since 2003, also chairing the board for a significant portion of that time. She has served on the Charter Review Committee, ran for city council, and dedicated her time to nearly 30 boards. See omny…

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