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All ADs have crazy, over-the-top, stories, that no class or book has prepared them for. We want to hear them, laugh with you, and grow into better ADs as we navigate across the U.S. for the craziest athletic director stories out there. Let's turn our setbacks, into knowledge.

Dive into the captivating world of "The Bench: A Parable About Life, Death, and Beyond" by Francesca Flood, Ed.D., where five strangers' lives become intertwined by fate, trauma, and a mysterious bench that holds the key to their darkest moments. In this riveting novella, the author explores the depths of human experience, the thin line between life and the afterlife, and the eternal search for understanding humankind's true meaning.

Pssssst! Hey, You, Yes…YOUR Generation (whichever that may be). Are you looking for Saccharin love sonnets? Maudlin two-line musings? Droning co-opted hip hop lyrics? You won't find that here....

When Ashley Brown was five years old, her parents left her in the care of her grandma, though her mother promised to return for her. At 14, Ashley is still living with her grandmother in Highland, a city on the outskirts of Maryville, a place known as the "ghetto". Ashley has shadowy memories of her mother taking her to her favorite place, the library. Reading a good book allows Ashley to escape her poverty-and-crime-infested community. One afternoon after listening to the Mayor's press conference, Ashley discovers that the Mayor is taking away the community library.

Dive deep into a realm where the wisdom of ancestors shapes the promise of the morrow. Characters navigate the depths of personal connections, tribal bonds, and responsibilities amid age-old traditions and the vast wilderness. Love stories, commitments, and inner conflicts weave seamlessly into the drama, creating a tale filled with unexpected turns and profound moments. The narrative stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, challenging loyalties, and the unending pursuit of purpose.

We are here to help empower parents to live a happy, healthy life with their kids. You want happy, healthy kids. Who doesn’t? But something always seems to get in the way. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to challenging behavior which is why we created this podcast to bring together experts in this area to share with you proven methods, guidance and solution-oriented strategies so that you can live empowered to help your family live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Karin Jakubowski, founder of Educational Impact Academy, is on a mission to inform, support, educate and provide tools ...

The stories in this collection explore the physical and psychological effects of combat, both on those who serve and those back home. Told from the points of view of spouses and children as well as the soldiers themselves, the stories tackle 11 different scenarios spanning five American wars. Guilt and acceptance, despair and hope, selfishness and sacrifice, and above all, love, blend together as characters come to realize maybe their feelings aren’t futile after all.

Paving Your Path engages people to ignite their passion and inspire others through artful communication. This audiobook is a practical and time-saving guide to help high school students develop a plan before graduation so that they can fulfill their destiny through the guidance of a mentor. Together, they will use the book over 30 weeks to determine the pathway upon graduation and produce a set of deliverable results.

In a world where the journey of parenting is both beautiful and challenging, Parenting is Hard AF: 53 Affirmations for Black Parents Who Struggle stands as a guiding light, offering a collection of powerful affirmations designed specifically for Black parents.

I'll admit that I've led a sheltered life. No spice. No adventure. Then, my best friend convinces me to visit the Pleasure Palace. Bondage. Toys. And two people in the room with me.

Diversity Dawn Academy is back for another year, and Benjamin and Sarah are in a pickle! Between the overwhelming number of new applications, the ever-snappy, always obstinate school board of the Ridgefield school district, and a full-blown pandemic...Yeah, it's safe to say the pair's got their work cut out for them! Despite the chaos, everything had been going swimmingly at Diversity Dawn Academy. With all-time high enrollment rates, all the communal support they could ever ask for, and an absolutely immaculate graduation rate, everything was as perfect as could be.

It is no secret that Black people in America are struggling in terms of health and wellness. We are less likely to survive to 1 year of age, when we do we endure a whole host of health issues throughout our lives, and on top of that have a shorter life expectancy than almost every other group of people. On the Healthy and Black podcast, I will share the latest information about the state of Health of Black Americans across 7 categories - physical, emotional, professional, family, social, mental, and financial health. More importantly, I’ll offer no miracle cures or magic potions, just ...

Approximately 100,000 public safety communicators go to work each day. They answer millions of 9-1-1 calls, dispatch first responders, handle administrative calls, and document information in the background, often going unnoticed and underappreciated. This podcast explores the work of these frontline heroes and offers insights into the industry. Part training, part venting, and always from the heart, episodes will dive into topics of interest to those working in the industry, review research on various related topics, and present observations of the host, guests, and listeners.

Focus on Success is designed to improve your quality of life by offering solutions to everyday problems with the intention of promoting success. We’ll do this one challenge at a time. If you are anyone who has executive function challenges, you may need to improve your time management, organization, planning, prioritization, attention, focus, memory or problem-solving skills. We discuss topics such as, what executive function is, and the most common ways executive function challenges will manifest in everyday life, in children and adults. We speak to professionals such as counselors, ...

Welcome to the “More Than Sex” podcast with Dr. Tiffany "K.", Ed.D., Certified Holistic Sex Educator & Intimacy Consultant. This sexceptional podcast brings together enlightening topics from the fields of sexology and pleasure. From a scholar’s perspective, I’ll take you on a journey through the world of sex by examining historical, literary, and scientific contexts as well as the psychology that drives our desires. I am a firm believer in radical self-love and that pleasure has the ability to heal us from the inside out. Knowledge is power and I’m here to empower each of you to live...

Welcome to the Let’s Talk, Teacher to Teacher podcast. My name is Dr. Gina Pepin - and I am so happy to meet you. I am a mom, teacher, professor, supervisor for teacher candidates, a reading specialist and a whole lot more! I am the 2023-2024 Region 1 Michigan Teacher of the Year and State Finalist - and also served in this role as part of the very first group of Regional Teachers/State Finalists of the Year in 2018-2019. But what I want you to know the most about me is… I have a great passion for early literacy and teacher preparation and the thing I am most proud of is of course our ...

The story about a boy thrown away at birth in Korea and rescued at the brink of death -- and his journey through life. The podcast explores Dr Terwilliger's humorous experiences on the farm, life in the Air Force, funny stories, travels around the world, and learning to cope with a disability that impacted his life. Join me on this journey and the twists and turns of life through the lens of a gay Asian American who lived the American dream. There will be lots of laughs, perhaps a tear; and mostly adventure! (Amazing cover art by artist Ken Bryson; intro/exit music by Markus Terwilliger). Boy ...

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest"

When we're young, being different is scary, and for some reason, we go to great lengths to look, act, and think like everyone else. As a neurodivergent youth, the fear of being different can be even more terrifying. We are often afraid that others will see our creativity, free spirit, and general knowledge as something to be rejected and chastised for, but not anymore! Join Dr. Kristen Eccleston (published researcher, professor, and school mental health advocate) as she explores the amazing side of being neurodivergent. Each episode showcases inspiring interviews from successful neurodivergent...

This podcast focuses on the importance of teacher leadership in education.