Join me in a discussion with J. David Hall when we introduce his globally recognized Neuro Guides and their approach to coaching neuro-divergent youth and corporations as they intersect in the workforce.Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.Connect With J David HallNeuro GuidesLinkedInTwitterAbout J David HallCorporate neurodiversity consultant, Doctoral student at Seattle University, Founder and CEO of NeuroGuides.org, keynote speaker, autistic life coach for autistic persons, anti-racist, relationship purist, cultural bridge-builder, and writer.  Passionately focused on guiding autistic and other neurodivergent persons to discover their strengths, gifts and enjoy meaningful lives. A relentless optimist, an encourager who is out to build up individuals, to better communities one great relationship at a time.  Recent and upcoming appearances include:  Recent visits and upcoming appearances include: Different Brains, Spectrum Lights Inclusion Summit, Southwest Washington Autism Conference, Bellingham SHRM, Microsoft, Seattle Aspiring Youth/Delphi Programs/Ryther, Stanford University Neurodiversity Summit, Elijah Winfrey Show, North Carolina University, Neuroguides Parent Webinars, corporate leadership trainings with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies in neurodiversity hiring and inclusivity and more. David Hall is the founder of the Foundation for LifeGuides for Autistics (LGFA) / NeuroGuides, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 2017. His organization provides business consultations and life coaching for autistic people and other neurodivergent persons worldwide. His team of Neuroguides (life and job coaches) works closely with autistic individuals in helping them to succeed socially, occupationally, and relationally. A father to three autistic persons and on the autism spectrum (ASD) himself, David is passionately focused on guiding neurodivergent persons to discover their strengths and to enjoy meaningful lives. Known as a relentless optimist and encourager, David speaks at various national events and is a sought-after consultant for corporations. LGFA / Neuroguides is partnered with Neoclastic.com, a not-for-profit writers’ platform that documents the autistic experience through the lens and work of autistic individuals. David is a doctoral student in Educational and Organizational Learning and Leadership at Seattle University.CONNECT WITH USConnect with Judi Our website and podcasts are available hereJudi on Linkedin

Just Education Podcast: Mentorships in Education

A New Perspective of Independent Living

We hope to be here to support our kids for a long time; but, we won&apos;t be here for all of their lifetime.Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.Connect With Annette M. HinesAddress: 20 Speen Street, Ste 101, Framingham, MA 01701   Telephone Number: 508-861-3453Special Needs CompaniesSpecial Needs Law Group Secure Act WebinarCircle of Care Facebook GroupAutism Housing Pathways  Annette&apos;s Book: Butterflies and Second Chances: A Mom&apos;s Memoir of Love and LossFederation for Children with Special Needs About Annette M. HinesAnnette M. Hines is the founding partner of Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC and has been practicing in the areas of Special Needs, Elder Law and Estate Planning for over twenty years. Her clients include individuals and families of children with special needs, the elderly and others in the community. She received her BA for the University of Vermont, her MBA from Suffolk University, and her JD from Howard University School of Law. Ms. Hines brings personal experience with special needs to her practice, as the mother of two daughters, one of whom passed away from Mitochondrial disease in November 2013. This deep personal understanding of special needs fuels her passion for quality special needs planning and drives her dedication to the practice. In April 2019 she published Butterflies and Second Chances, a beautiful memoir about her life raising her disabled daughter, which was an Amazon best seller. Ms. Hines is the recipient of the 2021 NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) Theresa Award by the Theresa Foundation in recognition of her outstanding efforts and advocacy for individuals with special needs. She has been recognized as a Distinguished Citizen by ARC Massachusetts and cited for public service by both the Massachusetts State Senate and House of Representatives for her work on behalf of people with disabilities. She was designated a 2016 Top Women of Law from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, and has been designated a Massachusetts Super Lawyer every year since 2014.CONNECT WITH USConnect with Judi Our website and podcasts are available hereJudi on Linkedin

Planning for the Transition

Believe in your heart the world is wrong, and your kid is right." What is 2e? What are its challenges and strengths?Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.Connect With Julie Skolnickwww.2eResources.com Subscribe for a monthly newsletterLearn more about conferences and parent series Facebook InstagramTwitter LinkedIn YouTubeAbout Julie SkolnickJulie Skolnick, M.A., J.D., Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC, passionately guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, trains educators and advises professionals on how to bring out the best and raise self-confidence in their 2e students and clients. Julie serves as Secretary to the Maryland Superintendent’s Gifted and Talented Advisory Council, is an advisor for the Masters of Education Program for the Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity, is the Maryland liaison for Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG), is a Committee member for the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) and serves as an advisor to “The G Word” feature documentary currently in production. Julie produces Let’s Talk 2e! virtual conferences, hosts the Let’s Talk 2e! Parent Empowerment Series, maintains the free listing service, 2eResources.com, and publishes “Gifted & Distractible,” a free monthly newsletter.A frequent speaker and prolific writer, Julie is also the mother of three twice-exceptional children who keep her on her toes and uproariously laughing. CONNECT WITH USConnect with Judi Our website and podcasts are available hereJudi on Linkedin

Love the Hardest Kid to Love!

Dr Mark Williams discusses his research on Neuro-diversity and addresses the blessings and cures of technology.Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.Connect With Dr Mark WilliamsDr Mark Williams WebsiteEmail: DrMark@DrMarkWilliams.comPhone:  + 61 2 9850 4438About Dr Mark  WilliamsMark is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Macquarie University with more than 20 years’ experience in research and teaching and 70+ publications. Mark has studied how we interact with each other, how we learn and how we think. He has studied these questions in average individuals as well as a range of disorders such as autism, prosopagnosia (face blindness), dementia, addiction and eating disorders. Mark was awarded the CJ Martin Fellowship from the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Queen Elisabeth II Fellowship from the Australian Research Council. His work has been highlighted in the media both locally [Catalyst (ABC), Making Australia Happy (ABC), SkyNews] and internationally [The Guardian (UK), New York Times (USA), Economist, New Scientist, Leading Edge, (BBC: UK), Science in Action (BBC; International)]. He is also an editorial board member of several international journals.  Mark was working as a Research Scientist at MIT in the McGovern Institute for Brain Research (USA) when the first Smartphone was released. He has watched in both fascination and apprehension at the rise of technology in our education systems. In addition to his teaching and research work at Macquarie University, Mark now runs programmes for schools, parents, businesses and individuals to address the many problems that technologies (like smartphones) are creating. Learning outcomes, resilience, curiosity, tolerance and emotional intelligence are all declining whilst stress, anxiety, depression and suicide are rising. Money and technology alone are not the answer to innovative practices in our schools, workplaces and society. CONNECT WITH USConnect with Judi Our website and podcasts are available hereJudi on Linkedin

Episode 42 - ﻿Understanding What We Can Not See

If you have children with challenges, then school, job hunting and travelling can be a complicated journey. Learn from Nic. He is here to help you and your family traverse these highways and change the perspective from scary to amazing.Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.Connect With Nic LanderPhone: +44 207 112 5190Fax: +44 207 112 5172Mobile: +44 7977 139 388Member Spotlight: Willy Wonka TravelPressReaderKimel Foundation Kimel SolutionsTravelling With AutismAbout Nic LanderNic Lander is  father to 3 neurodivergent girls. After 35 years in the hospitality industry, he says he was made” redundant and my world came crashing down.” His love for his family and the constant search for acceptance for himself and his family became his no. 1 mission in life; that is why he started Kimelfoundation.com and Kimelsolutions.com.  These entities give people the tools and guidance they need to understand Neurodiversity.Please get in touch with Nic and he will answer any questions.CONNECT WITH USConnect with Judi Our website and podcasts are available hereJudi on Linkedin

Episode 41 - Willie Wonka Travel

In this episode, we end our mini-series on a more positive note. I explore the "Silver Lining" of this past year with Dr April Michaud-Willis as we put our journey of 2020 in perspective. Please join us. Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.Connect With Dr. Michaud-WillisNational Virtual Teacher Association (NVTA)LinkedInFacebookInstagramApril&apos;s BooksFree RubricsAbout Dr. Michaud-WillisDr. April Willis has spent her entire career in education, working at the campus, district, and state levels of education and holds certifications in the Superintendency, Principalship and eight teaching roles. She currently serves as the Director of Operations at The National Virtual Teaching Association (NVTA) , an organization which helps teachers transition from the brick-and-mortar classroom to the virtual classroom, with the goal of providing online instruction that’s even more engaging and effective than in-person learning. She is a contributing author to NVTA’s new book, Virtual Instruction Standards: Optimizing Teaching & Learning (October 2020), a comprehensive guide based on current research, proven best practices, and the expertise of virtual instructors across the country that addresses all learners and learning environments, as well as the evolving needs of students, educators, and schools. A former elementary school teacher, Dr. Willis taught kindergarten through third grade in a multilevel classroom for the University of Texas Charter school located at the SAFE Charter School, a school that provides educational and behavioral support services in an environment that promotes safety and healing for survivors of sexual and domestic violence and child abuse. While teaching, she also held the roles of ARD facilitator, TELPAS coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and campus testing coordinator. She has published two books on achieving academic & professional excellence, as well as founded a scholarship to invest in students who can prove they will make a difference in the world by leading with confidence and integrity. The National Virtual Teacher Association (NVTA) is on a mission to help teachers transition from the brick-and-mortar classroom to the virtual classroom, with the goal of providing online instruction that’s even more engaging and effective than in-person learning.CONNECT WITH USConnect with Judi Our website and podcasts are available hereJudi on Linkedin

Episode 40 - Dr. Michaud-Willis | The Silver Lining of Teaching in Covidland

The question on the table: How are we, as Educators, going to "measure up" and use Standardized Testing (or not) in a way that does not affect our kids for years to come and traumatize them even more then they have been already this year? Tests are standardized but kids aren&apos;t.Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.Connect With AprilSENIASPAN SchoolsApril&apos;s WebsiteLearn more about STEPAbout April J RemfreyApril J Remfrey, MS, is an educational consultant that focuses her time working with globally mobile families that have children with special needs when they are searching for a new school. April has also created an ILP/RTI goal documentation cloud-based program for international schools and serves on the board of directors for SENIA.She has a BA in special education and elementary education at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, USA and received a Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA in Exceptional Education. She has been a teacher for 20 years in three different countries and has experience in the public, private, and international school environments. Since 2013, April, her husband, and daughter have lived in the Zurich, Switzerland area. Never one to sit still, April likes to hike in the stunning Swiss Alps, cook gourmet food, and play clarinet in the local concert band.CONNECT WITH USConnect with Judi Our website and podcasts are available hereJudi on Linkedin

Episode 39 - April Remfrey | The "Test" of Covid

In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times best-selling author, contributor with CBS This Morning, Stanford Freshman Dean, Lawyer and so much more. Her TED Talk has over 5 million views. Join us as we explore how to find the "Silver Lining" during this time of Teaching in Covidland.Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.Julie&apos;s Contact InformationWebsiteFacebook TwitterInstagramPre-order Your Turn: How to Be an Adult About Julie Lythcott-HaimsJulie Lythcott-Haims believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the anti-helicopter parenting manifesto How to Raise an Adult. Her TED Talk on the subject has more than 5 million views, and in 2020 she became a regular contributor with CBS This Morning on parenting. Her second book is the critically-acclaimed and award-winning prose poetry memoir Real American, which illustrates her experience as a Black and biracial person in white spaces. A third book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, will be out in April 2021.    Julie is a former corporate lawyer and Stanford dean, and she holds a BA from Stanford, a JD from Harvard, and an MFA in Writing from California College of the Arts. She serves on the board of Common Sense Media, and on the advisory board of LeanIn.Org, and she is a former board member at Foundation for a College Education, Global Citizen Year, The Writers Grotto, and Challenge Success. She volunteers with the hospital program No One Dies Alone.  She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her partner of over thirty years, their young adults, and her mother.  CONNECT WITH USConnect with Judi Our website and podcasts are available hereJudi on Linkedin

Episode 38 - Julie Lythcott-Haims | The Peeling the layers of Teaching in Covidland

Join us for our very first panel discussion episode!In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome a panel consisting of Atty Maureen Graves, Dr Sharon Saline, and Steve Waters CEO, Teach Well Alliance.  Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judith has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). Judith created Just Education, LLC to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle on a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.About Maureen GravesMaureen is an attorney representing people with disabilities and their families since 1994, primarily in disputes with school districts and regional centers. Maureen turned to special education law in 1994 when her own young children were diagnosed as having autism.  At the first IEP meeting she ever attended, she was stunned to hear that the “team” planned to document goals but would not explain how teaching would occur.  Ensuring that students have access to validated, effective interventions has been a key focus of Maureen’s practice from the beginning. Reach her at maureenrgraves@gmail.com or via Disability Voters. She is also on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-graves/About Dr Sharon SalineSharon Saline, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, is a top expert in how ADHD, learning disabilities and mental health issues affect children, teens and families. Dr. Saline has worked extensively with schools on mental health issues in the classroom, interpreting psychological evaluations and improving teacher/parent communication. More information is available at www.drsharonsaline.com, Facebook @DrSharonSaline and Twitter @DrSharonSaline. Get Sharon&apos;s free downloadable handout about hybrid learning, her book and her card deck.About Steve WatersSteve Waters taught in high schools for 30 years, before spending 6 years as an educational consultant with the UK equivalent of a District. He is the founding CEO of the Teach Well Alliance which supports schools to implement a culture of staff wellbeing and mental health. Steve is a qualified counsellor and a First Aid for Mental Health Instructor. He is a founding fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and an elected member of council. His book &apos;Cultures of Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools&apos;, is due to be released in May 2021. Steve has four grown-up children, one of whom is a teacher of Psychology. He lives in Manchester, UK.CONNECT WITH USEmail Judi: info@justeducationfirst.comOur Website: http://justeducationfirst.comJudi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-epstein-30936971

Episode 37 - Teaching in Covidland | Panel Discussion

Join us for a special episode with guest, Chip ColquhounIn this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Chip Colquhoun, an author, storyteller, and educator.  Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judith has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). Judith created Just Education, LLC to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle on a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.About Chip ColquhounChip is the author of "Something Bad Has to Happen: Storytelling Skills & Creativity in the Classroom for Enhancing Educational Development", the EU&apos;s guidance on using storytelling in the classroom. Chip has told stories and trained teachers in schools across 8 different countries. He&apos;s also written 5 family theatre performances that toured the UK, and have 3 children&apos;s books available in all good bookshops. In 2018 he represented the Roald Dahl Story Company for ITV. "The children were enthralled with your storytelling during the 5 days that you were in. I have seen great improvement in their work. I have never seen them so quiet (when they had to be) or so proactive when you gave them activities to work on. The staff also gave me great feedback on the staff meeting, they felt that it gave them ideas to work with." – Assistant Head, St Augustine&apos;s School, Solihull Message from ChipEvery school I visit, at least one teacher points out a child or more who "won&apos;t engage with storytelling." Then, shortly after, those same teachers ask how I managed to engage those same children. My answer? Done with insight and expertise, storytelling reaches everyone—no matter the age, no matter the background. Storytelling is intrinsic to all humanity. It naturally differentiates. It encapsulates every subject in the curriculum. And, using it with the insights I founded Epic Tales to share with you, your school could see improvements in attainment for every child—no matter what subject they&apos;re struggling in, or whether they&apos;re low ability, SEN, EAL, or "just plain obstinate". It&apos;s not just the teachers who notice: "Just that hour of storytelling from you and, when he got home, my boy picked up a book and started reading. First time he&apos;d chosen to do that for himself ever." – Parent (& school receptionist), Soham Please email or DM me to open a discussion about how "Story-Led Learning" could address the challenges your school is facing.Follow Chip on Twitter: https://twitter.com/creatorchipCONNECT WITH USEmail Judi: info@justeducationfirst.comOur Website: http://justeducationfirst.comJudi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-epstein-30936971

Episode 36 - Chip Colquhoun | The Magic Hook of Learning

Join us for a special episode with guest, Cheryl Galloway.In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Cheryl Galloway, a school administrator focusing on the core areas of school safety, crisis response, community and government relations, facilities use and sustainability.  Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judith has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). Judith created Just Education, LLC to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle on a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.About Cheryl GallowayCheryl Galloway has more than ten years experience in school administration focusing on the core areas of school safety, crisis response, community and government relations, facilities use and sustainability. Prior to joining Facilitron, she began a career in education teaching 8th grade English before serving as the Energy Ed Specialist, the Emergency Operations Center Director, and Safety and Security Coordinator for the Gilroy Unified School District (GUSD). Cheryl created and trained all staff on the district’s comprehensive school safety plan and coordinated multiple active shooter and disaster drills involving the district’s public safety partners. As coordinator of GUSD’s facility use program, Cheryl streamlined community use—successfully curbing abuse, updating facility use policies and increasing revenue.Cheryl&apos;s Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-galloway-642a8a17 Link to Attendee Management: https://www.facilitron.com/facility-owners/attendee-management/Cheryl&apos;s Contact Information Cheryl GallowayDirector of Education and Community Engagementphone: 800-272-2962; Ext.mobile: 669 271 6131email: cgalloway@facilitron.comCONNECT WITH USEmail Judi: info@justeducationfirst.comOur Website: http://justeducationfirst.comJudi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-epstein-30936971

Episode 35 - Cheryl Galloway | Keeping Our Kids Safe

Join us for a special episode with guest, Joan Brennan.In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Joan Brennan, an educator, business owner, and twice-patented inventor of customizable tools for readers of all ages.  Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judith has a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). Judith created Just Education, LLC to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle on a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.About Joan M. BrennanJoan M. Brennan is the parent of 4 sons, educator, business owner and twice-patented inventor of customizable tools for readers of all ages. Her physical Reading Focus Cardsand digital Reading Focus Cards app for Macs and Windows PC’s provide focusing support for readers of all ages and abilities. Mrs. Brennan’s innovative reading aids can be especially helpful to the many with ADHD, dyslexia, autism and other issues that often impact reading success. Since 2007, her Reading Focus Cards tools, manufactured in St. Louis, have helped thousands of readers both in the U.S. and around the globe.Mrs. Brennan has taught students in grades 6-8 for more than 18 years. She is also the founder and CEO of Brennan Innovators, LLC, manufacturer and provider of the Reading Focus Cards tools for students of all ages, parents, teachers, and other adults.  Her company, founded in 2007, also provides online learning opportunities for schools and other organizations.  These opportunities include workshops, consultation and other professional educational services for those interested in addressing the needs of all types of readers and learners.Since 2006, she has been an instructor in the College for Kids Program for gifted and talented K-8 students at the St. Louis Community College.  Since 2019, Mrs. Brennan is also a Continuing Education instructor at the college as well as at St. Charles Community College (inventor and entrepreneurship classes).Website www.FocusandRead.com Blog  https://focusandread.com/blog-with-resources-for-all-readers/ Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/FocusAndReadBrennanInnovators    https://twitter.com/FocusAndRead  https://www.pinterest.com/focusandread   https://www.instagram.com/educator2000 https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanbrennan                   Amazon https://www.amazon.com/MaxiAids-Reading-Focus-Cards/dp/B00FXYGL9WCONNECT WITH USEmail Judi: info@justeducationfirst.comOur Website: http://justeducationfirst.comJudi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-epstein-30936971

Episode 34 - Joan Brennan | Reading Tools That Train Your Brain

Join us for a special episode with guest, Caroline Tyrwhitt.In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Caroline Tyrwhitt, a NLP trainer, a resilience teacher, an #IamRemarkable facilitator for Google.  Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judith has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). Judith created Just Education, LLC to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle on a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.About Caroline TyrwhittCaroline has 20 years experience of teaching and leading in UK schools across primary and secondary, inner city and suburban areas, curriculum and pastoral. She studied for her BEd and her BA in Linguistics in Toronto, Canada.Caroline is now an NLP trainer, a resilience teacher, an #IamRemarkable facilitator for Google.She is an area lead for WomenEd, a global grass roots organisation that connects aspiring and existing women leaders in education and gives women leaders a voice in education. She has written a chapter on using NLP with young people to support wellbeing in The School Yellow Book published by #RethinkYourMind.Caroline set up her company Model of Excellence Ltd to offer NLP training to schools as she believes it is the difference that makes the difference - that changing thinking and beliefs is the key to achievement and success in education for both staff and students.She offers a blend of coaching, mentoring and training to women teachers to support them to break through their inner glass ceiling and build the confidence to lean in and lead.Caroline describe Neurolinguistic Programming as giving you the remote control to your brain. Websitehttps://www.modelofexcellence.co.uk LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-tyrwhitt-8a1296b3/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/modelofexcellenceTwitter@carotyrEmailmodelofexcellence@yahoo.comFree e-book Mindset Habits to Believe and Achievehttp://bit.ly/2NxfyM5To get a copy of The School Yellow Book:https://rethinkyourmind.co.ukTo book on my next free #IamRemarkable workshophttps://bit.ly/33I8TWZTo find out more about NLP go to Association for NLP https://anlp.orgCONNECT WITH USEmail Judi: info@justeducationfirst.comOur Website: http://justeducationfirst.comJudi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-epstein-30936971

Episode 33 - Caroline Tyrwhitt | Illuminating Women's Voices

Join us for a special episode with guest, Jason Gruhl.In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Jason Gruhl, an author, counselor, former Special Educator and the former Executive Director and Founder of The Joshua School (a school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities in Boulder and Denver, Colorado).  Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judith has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). Judith created Just Education, LLC to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle on a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.About Jason GruhlJason Gruhl believes that all kids are smart, brave, kind, and creative, and he writes books to help them remember that. As an Author and Psychotherapist for children and adults, Jason is dedicated to making a difference in people&apos;s lives and to helping them realize their power and potential. Jason is a former Special Educator and the former Executive Director and Founder of The Joshua School (a school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities in Boulder and Denver, Colorado). He holds a Master&apos;s degree in Counseling Psychology (www.gruhlcounseling.com). When not writing, Jason is addicted to scones, board games, reading, and watching sci-fi movies. Website: www.jasongruhl.comCounseling website: www.gruhlcounseling.comThe Joshua School: www.joshuaschool.orgNews Articles: What about a blobfish? Colorado author Jason Gruhl Believes Small Humans Can Think Big. https://www.denverpost.com/2019/04/09/jason-gruhl-childrens-book/Books That Inspire Teamwork (Colorado Parent Spring 2020)12 New Kid&apos;s&apos;Books with Bold Illustrations, Characters and Ideas (St. Louis Post Dispatch - March 1, 2019)Kiddos Magazine (February/March 2019)Religion Books for Kids Are on the Rise - Publisher&apos;s Weekly  (Oct 2018)   Author Reading: Everything is Connectedhttps://vimeo.com/399302749Books: All available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gruhl/e/B072PXPR3SCONNECT WITH USEmail Judi: info@justeducationfirst.comOur Website: http://justeducationfirst.comJudi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-epstein-30936971

Episode 32 - Jason Gruhl | Put everything back on the table!

Join us for a special episode with guest, Theo Joubert.In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Theo Joubert, an English language teacher devoted to helping kids learn. Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judith has a Master&apos;s degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). Judith created Just Education, LLC to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle on a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.About Theo JoubertI decided to spend my life helping kids in 1990. Teaching seemed a suitable profession. After graduation, I trained teachers upgrading their qualifications and taught senior high physics. after that, I taught grade 5 to grade 7 in South Africa until the end of 2002.In 2003, I began teaching English in Taiwan. Once I had some experience, I began developing my own teaching system and books. Today I have my own school and teach our students using my system and materials. We&apos;ve been able to create an environment for kids to enjoy learning and for people who care about kids to learn how to teach.Teaching English in Taiwan is a fantastic experience. We get to teach the same students twice a week for multiple years in a row. Over time, we get to know our students and their families. Most of our students join us after kindergarten and leave when they set off for university. Our students are absolute beginners when they join our school. Once they complete our formal system, they join our reading program, where we guide them to read English novels. Reading novels is a great way to have massive comprehensible input. We have a structured system for teaching challenging words and phrases in the novels and helping kids practice their listening and speaking skills. Reading each novel aloud with a native English speaker helps students improve their pronunciation and fluency. At present, I am working on improving our system for beginners to make learning English easier and more fun. This includes a more efficient learning path for mastering the English alphabet, internalizing the letter sounds and an introduction to Phonics that is easy to learn and easy to teach.YouTube Channel (Learn English Theo Joubert)https://www.youtube.com/user/theojoubert1Theo&apos;s Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.jewbear https://www.linkedin.com/in/theo-joubert-65331b150CONNECT WITH USEmail Judi: info@justeducationfirst.comOur Website: http://justeducationfirst.comJudi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-epstein-30936971

Episode 31 - Theo Joubert | Powered by Your Heart!

Welcome to our podcast series "Mentorships in Education", presented by Just Education (justeducationfirst.com). Each week your host, Judi Epstein, will welcome expert guests for enlightening conversations relating to education, mentorship, innovations, new resources, and much more. This podcast addresses all levels and aspects of the academic landscape and is designed for teachers, education professionals, administrators, parents, and everyone in between. We look forward to having you as a part of the Just Education community!

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