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Tammy Moscrip, PhD, LCSW
Executive Director and Chief Administrator, The Spire School
Director of Clinical Services, Greenwich Education Group
Tammy is the director of The Spire School and serves as the clinical services director at Greenwich Education Group. She holds a doctorate in psychology from Columbia University, and is a licensed clinical social worker and certified school social worker who specializes in work with children & families.
Tammy was born and raised in Maine. She graduated magna cum laude from Bates College with pre-medical preparation and a double-major in biology and psychology. As a researcher at the National Institutes of Health and Columbia University, she dedicated nearly a decade to exploring the evolution of cognition through her study of nonhuman primate learning and memory. Tammy is particularly interested in the intersection of the brain, cognition, and behavior. By integrating her knowledge of neuroscience and learning theory, she helps students develop cross-disciplinary skills and strategies that address short-term goals for academic success, as well as long-term goals that involve essential life skills such as effective interpersonal interactions and emotional regulation. In addition to teaching topics in psychology, statistics and research methodology, Tammy has served as a life coach and executive function coach. Her approach utilizes a strengths-based instructional methodology and a combination of cognitive and dialectical behavior therapeutic techniques that complement the unique social-cognitive-behavioral profiles that shape individual students' learning styles and academic success. Tammy has provided clinical services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in medical and psychiatric hospitals and in school settings. She has published research articles on the neurobiological mechanisms of learning and memory, given numerous lectures on teen brain development and executive functioning, and authored a book chapter on the impact of early trauma on psychological and physiological functioning.
In addition to her work with students, Tammy always enjoys time spent with her husband and two children, working with animals, SCUBA diving, traveling, and motorcycle riding.
Dr. Moscrip's Speaking Engagements
Moscrip, T.D. "Successful Failures: Helping our children seek and conquer challenges with confidence." Presentation delivered at Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT (October 24, 2018).
Moscrip, T.D. Barrett, K., Mariak, K. "Brain-based Social Work Practice: Academic Engagement with Anxious, Avoidant Adolescents." Presentation delivered at CT NASW Conference, Cromwell, CT (May 4, 2018).
Moscrip, T.D. and Barrett, K. "Brain-based Social Work Practice: Targeting Executive Function Skills in Anxious Adolescents." Presentation delivered at CT NASW Conference, Cromwell, CT (May 12, 2017).
Moscrip, T.D. "Executive Functioning, Metacognition & Study Skills." Talk presented at Greenwich Education Group's Learning for TeachersProfessional Development Conference, Stamford, CT (August 23, 2011).
Moscrip, T.D. "College Readiness: Cognitive, Emotional and Social Skills." Panel Discussion at The Teen Outback Center, New Canaan, CT (September 29, 2010).
Moscrip, T.D. "The Teen Brain." Talk presented at Greenwich Education Group's Learning for Teachers Professional Development Conference, Greenwich, CT (August 26, 2010).
Moscrip, T.D. "Empowering Students through Neuroscience: How Understanding your Brain can Optimize your Academic and Psychological Fitness." Keynote Address presented at Landmark College's Conference: Arming Students for Success – Evidence-based Practice and Transitioning to the Next Step. Whitby School (March 12, 2010).
Moscrip, T.D. "The Teen Brain: The Reciprocal Link Between Form and Function." Talk presented to the Greenwich PTA Council's Special Education Services Committee: Greenwich Town Hall (March 10, 2010).
Moscrip, T.D. "Stress and the Student: How to help your child manage stress and develop emotional resilience." Talk presented on behalf of Greenwich Education & Prep at The Greenwich Water Club (March 25, 2009).
Kevin M. Ryan, MEd, CAS
Education Director
Kevin is a lifelong Connecticut resident. He earned a BA in special education with a minor in psychology from Southern Connecticut State University and is a certified special education teacher. In his first teaching role, he served as a special education teacher at Fairfield Woods Middle School in Fairfield, Connecticut. During that time, Kevin earned a BS in special education, with a concentration in emotional disturbances, from Southern Connecticut and completed post-graduate studies in school administration and supervision at Sacred Heart University, where he earned a Certificate of Advanced Studies and certification in school administration. Kevin joined the Farmington, Connecticut, public schools as assistant principal at Irving A. Robbins Middle School and eventually became principal. After seven years at the middle school, he was appointed principal of Farmington High School. During this period, Kevin continued post-graduate studies at the University of Connecticut, studying executive leadership and organizational design and development; he achieved certification as superintendent of schools. Following his tenure in Farmington, Kevin became high school principal in Cheshire, Connecticut. Over the last two years, he has served as Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the Westport Day School. For more than twenty-five years, Kevin has worked diligently to create opportunities for students to learn and thrive in environments where they are challenged and held to high expectations while receiving the essential support to achieve at the highest levels.
Kevin is the youngest of eight children and has nineteen nieces and nephews. In addition to his work in schools, he enjoys time with family and many hobbies, including exercise, skiing, reading, and cooking. When asked about joining the Spire School as its first Education Director, Kevin said, "This is an incredible opportunity for me personally and professionally. You might expect that as a long-time educator, I not only value, but thrive on new learning. Coming to Spire in this capacity allows me to engage in an area of education I have only seen from afar. The learning curve is one I embrace with enthusiasm. My aim as Education Director is to serve as the lead learner in a setting rich with eager learners, be they students, faculty, or staff."
Dede LeComte, AB
Director of Admissions
Dede graduated from Sweet Briar College with a double major in Sociology and Anthropology. While Dede originally worked in promotion and marketing for two major corporations, her passion for education is the result of the journeys of her four children. These experiences led her to serve on several school boards where she was Board Chair for the Northwest Greenwich Nursery School, Children's Day School and, most recently, Oldfields School, an independent girls boarding school in Maryland. Dede is a long time member and past president of the Junior League of Greenwich and currently sits on the Advisory Board of Children's Day School.
Alysia LeComte, BS
Registrar & Academic Coordinator
Alysia is a Greenwich, Connecticut, native. She attended Oldfields School and Lafayette College, and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She graduated cum laude with a double major in English and Geology. After graduation, Alysia went to work for a small therapeutic boarding school in North Carolina. After returning to Connecticut she began teaching and tutoring a wide range of course material including English, science and math to students in grades 4 through 12 for the Greenwich Education Group. She has worked with Links Academy, The Collaborative Center for Learning and Development and The Spire School. Most recently, Alysia began working with The Spire School as a registrar, admissions support and general academic coordinator. She is excited about her new role and looks forward to learning and growing as The Spire School continues to develop into a one-of-a-kind educational experience for young people.
Diane Jenkins
Administrative Coordinator
Diane graduated from SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville, NY, with an A.A.S. in Equine Science. She is an animal lover and is passionate about horses. During her free time, she enjoys horseback riding and running. She joined Spire in 2017, after working for Greenwich Public Schools for 14 years in the special education department. Diane resides in Connecticut with her husband, two children, and puppy.
Josh Warner, BA
Administrative Coordinator
Josh was a Communications major with a Bachelors Degree from William Paterson University. He joined Greenwich Education Group in March of 2013. In his free time he enjoys watching movies and sports.
Katie Brunetto, MAT
Katie joined The Spire School at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year. She grew up in Litchfield, CT, and graduated from UCONN with a BA in English. Katie earned her MAT at The University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford and holds a teaching certification in Secondary English Language Arts. Katie began her English teaching career at her alma mater, Litchfield High School, and has also worked as a dance and dramatic arts instructor at The Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education in Torrington, CT. Katie is passionate about the performing arts and directs youth productions at the WTCAE and has also appeared onstage with the Warner Stage Company. Katie enjoys reading, nature walks, and yoga.
Mineko Chiba, MA
Mineko graduated from Atomi College, Saitama, Japan with a BA in Art History. During her studies, she travelled all over the world to visit art museums and galleries for her thesis project on contemporary art. She also received a curator certification for the Museum of Arts from the college. After graduating, Mineko became interested in and focused on the field of education. She believes that education makes a difference in people's lives. She taught English at AEON Amity English School in Japan for five years. She loved to work with her various students whose ages ranged from pre-school through high school. In 1999, Mineko moved to America and received her MA in Communication Studies from New Mexico State University. In her graduate program, she focused on intercultural communication, language and culture, and interpersonal and family communication.
Upon completion of her masters degree, Mineko was employed as a residential advisor and a school nursing administrator by a Japanese boarding high school in New York. She joined the GEG Schools in 2010. During her lifetime, she has practiced Chado (Tea Ceremony), and earned a teaching certificate for this traditional practice from The Urasenke Foundation in Japan. Mineko is very excited to be back in education and enjoys teaching Japanese as a team member of Greenwich Education Group.
Dan Cronin, MEd
Dan was born and raised in Connecticut. In 2014 he graduated from Siena College in Albany New York with a Bachelors in history and a certificate in education. He moved back to Connecticut and worked as a paraprofessional at Cromwell High school. With a love for working with children and desire to have his own classroom, Dan joined the Spire staff in 2015 as a history teacher. Dan has relocated in the Norwalk area where he plans on staying for many years. He is also working towards his masters in Special Education.
Shelby Cuadra, MA
Science; Special Education
Shelby has lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, since she was born and is very excited to move to CT for the 2018-19 school year! Shelby has her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of New Mexico and her Masters degree in Special Education from New Mexico Highlands University. She has taught three years at the same school in Albuquerque and has always taught special education science classes. While in Connecticut, Shelby will also be attending Fairfield University (a life long learner!). She is pursuing her 6th year certificate in reading and language development, and hopes to be able to provide early intervention services to students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities so that they can be successful and confident in their academics.
Francisco Del Castillo, MA
Francisco attained a Master's degree in Political Science at the CUNY Graduate Center after completing his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Connecticut. His experience teaching extends from his days as an adjunct lecturer of Politics at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, to, more recently, as the high school mathematics teacher at the Westport Day School. Providing instruction at all different levels of math from Algebra I to AP Calculus, has proven to be a very rewarding experience to him.
When he is not teaching, or grading assignments, Francisco devotes his free time to reading, discovering new restaurants with his friends, and visiting museums and antiques stores.
David Fantarella, MS
Science & Technology
David is a Connecticut native excited to join the Spire School at the start of the 2019 school year. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, earning his BA in Physics and East Asian Studies, as well as his MS in Physics. After graduating, David taught English as a Second Language to middle and high school students in rural Japan through the JET Programme. He has also worked in a Fairfield county school district in an alternative high school setting and with homebound students in math and physics. He enjoys being able to tailor lessons to smaller groups of students. In his spare time, David loves traveling, listening to an eclectic array of music, playing video games, and learning new skills.
Alicia Gerbert, MPS Special Education B.C.S.E
Special Education; Orton Gillingham Specialist
Alicia earned her Masters in Elementary Special Education from Manhattanville College, and is an Orton Gillingham certified instructor. Prior to joining Spire, Alicia worked with students at Pear Tree Point School, the Scarsdale Public School System, and The Collaborative Center for Learning and Development (TCC) of Greenwich Education Group. Alicia has specific experience with teaching students with ASD's and medical issues, and is able to turn school avoidant students into confident learners. She also has experience in helping students integrate assistive technology into their academic reading and writing. Alicia is able to draw from a wide variety of math and reading/writing programs and customize them for each student, and works with both day students after school students for math/reading skills, executive functions, study skills, and homework completion.
Joshua Hersh, JD
History, Lead Teacher, CT Teacher Ambassador
Josh holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law and CT Social Studies Teaching Certification (7-12). Josh is also a Certified Adjunct with UCONN (University of Connecticut) for the Political Science Department and teaches ECE (Early College Education) classes in Political Science for UCONN at Spire. Additionally, Josh has acquired Connecticut State SEED (System for Educator Evaluation and Development) certification as a complementary observer of teachers for state required informal observations. Josh teaches a variety of courses in the Social Sciences. He teaches ECE Intro to American Politics (UCONN), advanced History classes, Psychology, Sociology, Law Studies and World Area Studies. He focuses on juniors and seniors with the express purpose of providing sufficient rigor to prepare his students for college level academics. Josh was also selected to represent GEG as Teacher Ambassador for a new program offered by the State of Connecticut Department of Education.
Josh was raised in New York City and began his professional career in the area of finance as an investment manager for private clients. His decision to attend law school in Connecticut not only led to his career as an attorney in the areas of Trust and Estates and Elder Law for many years, but also reinforced a love of the area and desire to remain a resident of the State. Josh was also always drawn to education and learning. He decided to pursue his educational credentials and begin a career in education. At Greenwich Education Group, and particularly The Spire School, Josh incorporates his varied life experience and professional knowledge to inspire students to grasp the love of learning. He provides students with a rigorous, but nurturing environment to challenge themselves and take the intellectual risks necessary to master the critical thinking skills that are required in the Twenty-First Century global work force.
Sarah LeMieux, MFA
Sarah graduated magna cum laude from New York University with a BA in Dramatic Literature, and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Sarah also studied Educational Psychology with a focus on Gifted and Talented Instruction at the University of Connecticut, and holds her MFA in Music Composition from Vermont College of Fine Arts. After college, working in New York City as a session vocalist and guitarist inspired a growing body of original composition. Sarah returned to Connecticut after her first child was born, and taught music and early childhood at Neighborhood Music School in New Haven. There, she was a founding member of a work group to design music instruction for individuals with special needs, and developed educational music programming for Chapel Haven, a school for young adults on the autism spectrum. Since moving to Norwalk with her family, Sarah has taken an active role in Norwalk Public Schools, serving as the Vice Chair of the Board of Education and Chair of the Ad Hoc Special Education Committee. Sarah is committed to equity in arts education access, and co-founded TS Music to bring music education to underserved families in the shelter system, and worked with INTAKE to provide music instruction to English Language Learners in Norwalk and Stamford.
Sarah's compositions and performances have graced the stages of the National Women in Blues Festival, the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Infinity Hall, and International Women Arts (SWAN) Day Festivals, as well as radio stations from Australia to Japan. Sarah's quintet won "Best Jazz" three times at the Connecticut Music Awards, and Album of the Year for 2015.
Nan Lenore, BFA, MPS
Nan recently retired from teaching in the Norwalk Public Schools. Missing the classroom and contact with kids makes Nan especially excited to be a member of the GEG team of teachers. Art is an ideal way for students to build so many personal skills, to learn to look, self reflect, and to gain confidence and self esteem. After graduating from the Cooper Union in Manhattan with a degree in Fine Art, Nan went on to receive a Masters in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute. This rigorous training has provided the skills in art, communication and psychology to support her work as a teacher in alternative schools, and as an art therapist and supervisor in a social work agency. After leaving the Norwalk Public School system, Nan enrolled in classes at the Bartlett Arboretum and became certified as a Master Gardener. Gardening takes up a lot of free time, but she enjoys reading, traveling, and always pursuing her own projects in drawing and fiber arts. Most important is spending time with family and friends. Nan lives in Norwalk with her husband. Their two grown children live in Manhattan, fortunately close enough for many visits, especially with a new grandchild in tow.
Marc Lindstrom, MEd
Health & Physical Education
Marc is from Bethel, CT, and still resides there to this day. Marc has been working in the physical education/health realm for 16 years. He spent most of his career working at Ridgefield Academy as a teacher, coach and athletic director. He has spent the last two years teaching at the middle school and High school level as well as coaching and running after school programs. Marc has 3 sons named Liam, Evan, and Kyle where he spends most of his free time coaching them on and off the field. When he is without his children, Marc enjoys working out, playing the guitar, golf, volunteering as well as continuing his new passion for writing children's books. He has published one and has several more in the works. To sum up Marc's philosophy of education, he believes in the following: "Every student has a passion to learn and succeed. Our mission as an educator and mentor is to help them discover their own passion within themselves. We then guide them to fuel this passion and to celebrate their success of reaching the point of self empowerment."
Mike Rousseau, MEd
Mike was born and raised in Connecticut before attending La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA, and earning a BA in English. He moved back to Connecticut to earn his Master's degree in Education from the University of Bridgeport and begin his teaching career. Mike has taught in Stamford Public Schools for the past six years at both the middle school and high school levels.
Mike's previous work in Stamford includes a year spent at a therapeutic alternative high school, where he discovered the importance of combining individualized education with an emphasis on health and wellness. Mike is excited to join the Spire School team to continue his passion for working with highly motivated students and providing a safe and fun learning environment.
In his free time, Mike is an avid reader and sports fan who tries to attend as many Giants, Knicks, Yankees, or Rangers games as possible. He spends a lot of time with his family in Fairfield County and makes frequent trips to Brooklyn, NY, to visit his sister.
Barbara Stolarik, MEd Sp Ed
English & Special Education
Barbara has been an educator for over thirty years. She is dually certified in English and Special Education, holds a Master's Degree in Special Education from St. Joseph College in West Hartford, CT, and an 092 Intermediate Administrator certification from Sacred Heart University. Having taught at three boarding schools, one a residential treatment facility for adjudicated young ladies, a private, college preparatory high school for students with learning differences, and a private, all-girls high school, Barbara is accustomed to working with diverse students. Barbara came to GEG in 2014, and now serves as an educator, Spire's Special Services Supervisor, and as a tutor/EF Coach for TCC. Barbara enjoys the performing arts and was a principal actor in the 2008-2009 Magic Tree House: The Musical National Tour, and currently performs in Wilton with Music on the Hill, and with Aspen Dream Productions.
Anna Tevolini, BS
Anna, a life-long resident of Fairfield County, graduated from RIT with a BS in Nuclear Medicine Technology and worked in the field of diagnostic imaging for many years while continuing her education with graduate work in Operations Research. While raising her two children, Anna gained experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds in various school settings. She is currently a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and a volunteer panelist for NAMI's Parents and Teachers as Allies. A passion for students and education brought Anna to a second career as a teacher. After becoming certified in secondary math through the Accelerated Route to Teacher Certification offered by the state of Connecticut, she has taught SAT preparation and math, grades 7 – 12. Her hobbies include beading, knitting, and sewing.
Michael Topazio, MEd
History & Special Education
Michael is a lifelong Connecticut resident. He earned a BA in history & social studies from Central Connecticut State University. In addition, Michael went on to earn a Master's Degree and cross endorsement in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University. He has worked in numerous therapeutic environments located in Hartford and Westport. Michael is also the son of two former special education teachers. His primary inspiration for teaching children stems from his lifelong experience of caring for his special needs brother.
Michael is thrilled to join the SPIRE team in order to provide the highest quality education possible to students. While he has high expectations for all students, his gentle demeanor ensures a safe learning environment.
Outside of the classroom, Michael enjoys a wide array of hobbies including playing guitar, cooking, reading, and spending time at the beach. Lastly, he is an avid baseball fan and roots for the New York Yankees.
Vicki Weisman, MBA
Vicki graduated from Colgate University with a double major in Spanish and Psychology. Vicki worked for several years as an analyst in the airline industry where she was able to indulge her passion for travel while honing her analytic skills. She returned to school to pursue her interest in human resources and organizational development receiving her MBA from Columbia University. During her 20-year corporate career, Vicki was consistently drawn to the work of training, education and knowledge delivery systems. She decided to dedicate herself to the field of education and returned to school again to become a certified Spanish teacher. Vicki earned her teacher certification from Sacred Heart University and has taught middle and high school Spanish for the past nine years.
After living in and loving Manhattan for twenty years, Vicki and her family moved to Connecticut. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and three cats. She also enjoys outdoor activities, learning and trying new things, and traveling.
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Emily Arons, LMSW
Life Coach
Emily comes from a family of social workers and was inspired by her mother and sister to continue the tradition. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wheaton College in Massachusetts with a major in Child Studies. She then received a Masters in Social Work degree from Loyola University of Chicago, with a specialization on Children and Families. Emily has provided clinical services in medical, home and school settings. Some of those experiences include providing in home post-adoption services to families and counseling to children in a public school setting. Her passion has always been to work with children in some type of capacity, and within her work, she strives to help them feel empowered and to find their own voice. In her free time, Emily enjoys going to the gym, reading, trying new types of cuisine, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Joseph Efferen, MA
School Counselor, Life Coach
Joe graduated with honors from SUNY Brockport with a Bachelors degree in broadcast communications and a minor in political science. In the years since, Joe worked in various positions in the automotive industry and live theatre. While employed in those roles, Joe enrolled at Fairfield University to earn his Masters degree in School Counseling as well as his Professional Counseling certification. Joe graduated from Fairfield University in 2017 having completed his clinical work in the Norwalk School District, as well as facilitating groups for graduate students in the counseling programs at Fairfield University. Joe is excited to join The Spire School team and to work with our Spire students.
Marysa Fiorita, MSW
Life Coach
Born and raised in Stamford, CT, Marysa attended the University of Connecticut where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. After spending over four years as a Property Accountant with Property Group Partners, LLC, she decided to pursue her passion for fitness where she has taught Pilates for six years. Marysa greatly enjoys her work with people and made the decision to further her studies by earning her Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. Marysa joined Links Academy as a part-time clinician thereafter. She is now thrilled to be joining The Spire School full-time! In her spare time, Marysa loves to spend her days with family and friends, exercising, reading, playing sudoku, and sunbathing.
Willa Flax, MEd
School Counselor, Life Coach, Student Activities Coordinator
Willa has served as a college counselor and a crisis counselor, and has provided 1:1 and group counseling for both middle and high school students throughout New York City and the outer boroughs, as well as in Florida. As a school counselor, Willa's goal is to foster positive, social-emotional, and educational growth for her students. She believes it is essential that all students receive a solid education so that they may become successful and responsible adults. Working with multicultural populations, Willa has collaborated with teachers to advise a diverse body of students on setting achievable personal and academic goals. She has developed the ability to help students increase their stress tolerance when faced with feelings of inadequacy and/or the inability to succeed. Teaching coping mechanisms and helping students tap into their inner potential, Willa helps shift the student's frame of reference. By highlighting their former achievements and accomplishments, Willa nurtures a stronger sense of self. She brings an open mind and fresh perspective to connecting with students, faculty, and parents. Willa's strong work ethic, sense of values, and commitment to her school, students, and community, make her a valuable contributor to The Spire School.
Chelsea Horblitt, MEd
Life Coach, Summer Program Coordinator
Chelsea, a certified elementary educator and school counselor, received her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and Elementary Education from Wheelock College. As an undergraduate student, she was particularly interested in motivational theories connected to students' beliefs about school and the learning process. Chelsea student-taught in classrooms that emphasized academic content, as well as social and emotional skill building. Chelsea came to understand the importance of teaching life skills in a school setting, which led her to pursue a degree in counseling. Chelsea earned her Master's of Education in Counseling from Providence College and successfully completed a graduate assistantship in academic services and a K-12 school counseling internship. Chelsea then worked as an Interim Guidance Counselor before joining Spire's Life Coach team. In addition to her work, Chelsea loves exploring new cities, sailing, water sports, and spending time with friends and family.
Megan Sweeney, LMSW
Head Life Coach
Megan was born in Norwalk, CT, with her twin sister. Her dad played minor league baseball, so before the age of two, she lived in Nashville, Fort Meyers, FL, and Kenosha, WI. Megan is one of the oldest of 21 grandchildren and the first social worker in a family of teachers and lawyers. Megan attended Salve Regina University in Newport, RI, where she received her Bachelors in Social Work. After she graduated, a family friend introduced Megan to Neurofeedback and she worked in this field for almost four years. Last year, she decided to make a change as she wanted to grow professionally and pursue a career more in line with her social work background, so Megan went back to school to obtain her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University. Coming from a family of teachers, Megan has always been drawn to working with students in schools. She has previously worked in clinical settings and most recently was at an elementary school providing social work services. In her free time, Megan loves to be outside, whether it's kayaking, hiking or walking. She is very interested in holistic health and creative intervention models. She has taught herself how to knit and garden and hopes to one day see every National Park in America.
JoAnn Novak, RN
School Nurse, Spire & Pinnacle
JoAnn was born and raised in rural South Dakota and moved to CT in 1995, and she hasn't looked back since! JoAnn has traveled all over the world and looks forward to doing that again (someday). JoAnn has been a nurse for many years, working at Stamford Hospital in the Newborn ICU, and most recently at a Pediatric office as the Nurse Manager. She looks forward to meeting all the faculty, staff, students and families of The Spire and Pinnacle Schools and is very excited to start our first full-time school nurse program.
Kerry Dolan, MSEd, OTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kerry has an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy from Maria College, a Bachelor of Science from Emerson College and a Masters of Science in Education from Bank Street College. Kerry started her career teaching English language learners abroad. She lived in the Czech Republic for four years teaching English to children and adults before deciding to pursue a master's degree in education. After completing her Master's, she worked as a museum education professional in the New York City area for 15 years. Her past positions included Director of Education for a historic site in Manhattan, Museum Educator at the Museum of the City of New York, and most recently, Museum Educator at the New York Botanical Garden where she coordinated and taught plant science workshops and tours for children in grades K-8. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to tailoring programs and improving access for children and adolescents with special needs. She created touch/tactile tours for museum visitors with vision impairments and designed sensory garden tours for children with sensory processing dysfunction. In 2014, Kerry decided to return to school to pursue a degree in OT, and graduated from Maria College in May 2017. She completed her supervised clinical fieldwork in pediatric OT at The Pinnacle School and at Sensational Achievements, LLC in Stamford, CT in the spring of 2017. In her free time, Kerry enjoys hiking, taking long walks, traveling, cooking and playing music (saxophone and clarinet). She lives in Westchester with her husband, 2 wonderful kids and 3 cats.
Michelle Cardone-Bunker, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Michelle earned a BS in health sciences and occupational therapy in 2001 and has been a pediatric occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration, neuro-developmental treatment (NDT), and praxis skill development for over fourteen years. She is also a certified Child Light Yoga instructor, integrating a sensory approach, reflex integration, and vision skill development with yoga principles. Michelle worked in various school districts and early intervention programs in New Jersey where one of her successes was the creation of an evaluation team in which parents and educators over multiple disciplines collaborated to assemble holistic pictures of individual students. She next served as Educational Coordinator at a Connecticut pediatric sensory clinic, where she was responsible for program development to support embedding sensory integrative techniques into the curriculum, providing staff and teacher training, and individual consultations with a child's educational team. She contributed to the book Body Activated Learning: A Sensory Based Program to Support Attention and Engagement in the Classroom (July 2015). At Pinnacle School, Michelle is implementing a sensory-based approach to learning in the occupational therapy program, and she designed the new Sensory Gym, an innovative addition. She facilitates advanced sensory integrative treatment, carries over the approach into the classroom setting, and collaborates with parents and staff to customize student-specific programming to enhance the Pinnacle learning experience.
The Spire School does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by CT state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Spire School is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries should be directed to GEG's Title IX coordinator, Robyn Whittingham, 44 Commerce Road, Stamford CT 06902, 203-661-1609, email@example.com.


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The former Bachelorette contestant sat down with E! News' Melanie Bromley for an exclusive three-part, two-night interview to discuss what happened with Corinne Olympios while filming Bachelor in Paradise.
As BiP fans already know, filming for the show was postponed while Warner Bros. launched an internal investigation into a sexual encounter between DeMario and Corinne on the first day of production. The encounter led two producers to file misconduct complaints, questioning whether Corinne was able to give consent.
Warner Bros. has already cleared the show and its producers of any misconduct, and now DeMario—who already admitted how the controversy has greatly affected him and his family—is opening up about what he remembers happening those first few days.


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What's Your Backup Plan?/
Recently, a cosponsor of the monthly networking event I host had to back out at the last minute — her reason was that her car was in the shop, and apparently renting a car wasn't possible for her. I felt bad for her, because I'm sure that wasn't the kind of impression she had in mind when she asked to sponsor the event. It got me thinking, though…how many other wedding business owners have no backup plan for when things go wrong? And what effect will that have on their business?
Because, of course, they do go wrong. Cars break down, equipment fails, illnesses strike when we least expect.
I'd venture to guess that most business owners place a premium on fulfilling their promises to their clients. They couldn't stay in business long otherwise. However, keeping our word to other wedding professionals is just as important from a business standpoint. I've heard it said, "How you do anything is how you do everything," and I couldn't agree more. Everything we do speaks to our dedication, our resourcefulness, and, at least to a degree, our character.
For example, I can't count how many times I've walked through a wedding show and seen exhibitor tables sitting empty, usually marked with the no-show vendor's name. Everyone notices. And, those who think like I do tend to perceive those business owners as irresponsible (and possibly unable to take care of their clients).
There are all kinds of non-wedding obligations that still count toward our business image: networking events, styled shoots, wedding shows, presentations, or any other event to which we've committed to participate.
I think all of us would be smart to consider our backup plan for when a promise can't delivered upon:
- Are there emergency funds available for car rentals, extra staffing, or replacement supplies?
- Do we have secondary equipment for when our primary gear fails?
- Is there someone we can call on to fill in for us when we can't personally attend a function?
Taking the time to map out every scenario that might impede your ability to fulfill your word, and creating a plan for if (or when) that occurs, is one of the best things you can do to protect your professional image.


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Oldenburg Vineyards Viognier 2018, excellent with my Pickled Fish…
Oldenburg Vineyards Viognier 2018, one of the Estate's Vineyard Series of single variety wines, one of my favourite wine grapes...
Oldenburg Vineyards Viognier 2018, one of the Estate's Vineyard Series of single variety wines, one of my favourite wine grapes...
Flagstone Word of Mouth Viognier 2017. Say vee-yon-yay, a sublime wooded white Rhone Valley grape. Makes Condrieu Wine in France.
This is a grape variety you really should try if you have not. The Oldenburg Viognier 2017 is dry. bright fruited with generous flavours.
La Bri Syrah 2015, a perfect expression of a co-fermented Syrah and 5% whole bunch Viognier. Herb and spice aromas and plum and black berry flavours. Sympathetically oaked to allow the fruit to shines.
The cleverly named Flagstone Word of Mouth Viognier 2017 is a wine you will want to tell you friends about. Pass it down the telephone line, tell your friends...
De Grendel Viognier 2017, wonderfully aromatic wine made from grapes raised by Kudwai Mwerenga and elevated by Charles Hopkins.
Oldenburg Vineyards Viognier 2016, a deliciously peachy expression of this Condrieu grape. Such a stunning food wine, great with chicken.
A little slip in the cellar in 2012 brought about the birth of this Viognier Chardonnay blend, now a firm favourite from the La Bri Cellar.
Two wines we have tasted over this weekend are well worth a mention. Current White Wine in the Fridge Eikendal Chardonnay 2015 Complex and elegant, this wine is pronounced by Eikendal's winemaker Nico Grobler as "This is the best I've made." Made from four different clones planted on different sites and different planting densities. Each
Oldenburg's Rondekop, radiant in Autumn Oldenburg is a wine Estate set in the sheer beauty of the southern end of the Banghoek Valley. Surrounded by mountains of Alpine magnificence, it has an enchanting little hill in the middle called Rondekop. Made up of ferrocrete soils which give the most fabulous mineral flavours to the wines.
Tomato & Goat Cheese Tart – Cheryl Bennett Cheryl says: "You know when you get a craving for something & you just have to make it? Well, I had wanted to make a tomato tart for a little while and finally got around to doing it. This post started out something like "with summer produce in full
Heerenbone with Brown Shimeji Mushrooms Heerenbone, a pretty cream colour with a little black eye, are grown on the West Coast, usually by potatoes farmers in between crops. I had my first taste of them at Oep ve Koep, a fabulous tiny restaurant run by Kobus van der Merwe in the little fishing


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1450: Thyrotropin for Assessment of Thyroid Function
Grant Status: Closed
Project Summary
Hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) is the most common endocrine disorder in dogs. It can be effectively treated with synthetic thyroid replacement once it is diagnosed. But accurate diagnosis of hypothyroidism is difficult with the current blood tests available. This project sought to develop an improved blood test for canine hypothyroidism by accurately measuring a hormone called TSH. Researchers isolated the gene responsible for making TSH and used a variety of approaches to make reagents (antibodies) that can specifically react with canine TSH. Unfortunately, they were not able to develop an antibody for the TSH hormone and without this antibody an improved diagnostic test for canine hypothyroidism could not be developed as a result of this research.
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Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.


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Parenting and Grandparenting the Internet Generation
The Internet Generation
Parents and grandparents today who are raising children, pre-teens, and teens are facing a whole world of unique challenges that revolve around the Internet. As parents and grandparents we are in the position to raise the Internet generation.
Check out this video about the reality of Parenting in the Internet Generation from Common Sense Media
Check out this free ebook and offer from Covenant Eyes
Covenant Eyes, which provides online accountability and filtering, has created an incredible ebook called Parenting The Internet Generation. This ebook is free for you to view and download. It wisely maps out for us 7 potential threats and 7 habits for Internet Safety. Click HERE for your free download of this book. Covenant Eyes has also offered a free 30-day trial using the promo code CONNECTED for Weems Creek.
Have age appropriate conversations with your child about the issues mentioned in this ebook. You decide what conversations you believe they are ready for.


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Fleetwood Mac are currently hot favourites to headline next year's Glastonbury festival, ahead of this week's ticket sale.
The group have been heavily linked with a headline slot for some time now, with Fleetwood Mac originally tipped to perform at this year's festival. Organiser Michael Eavis later revealed they were in the frame for 2015.
They're now hot favourites to headline the Pyramid stage on Sunday night, with bookmakers William Hill offering odds of 4/1.
Muse, who headlined the festival back in 2010, and AC/DC are both second favourites with odds of 5/1.
MORE: Glastonbury festival 2015 tickets to go on sale in October
It's 8/1 that Kate Bush headlines or Oasis reform to perform, while Coldplay, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Radiohead, The Stone Roses and U2 all with odds of 10/1.
Of course festival fans have to actually get hold of tickets first, with the first batch of coach tickets set to go on sale tomorrow evening. The rest will be on sale Sunday at 9am.
It's odds-on that all tickets are gone within the hour, so get ready for a stressful weekend…
MORE: How to survive the Glastonbury Festival ticket sale


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The Bottom Line
with contributors from Associated Bank
July 2015
#GotTalent: Leveraging mobile recruiting strategies
As unemployment ratings improve and the hiring pendulum begins to swing back to pre-recession hiring demands, employers of all sizes are having to rethink their recruiting and hiring strategies. This is compounded by the changing workplace demographics as Baby Boomers plan for retirement and Millennials enter the workforce. As a result, employers are searching for effective strategies to recruit, engage, and retain their organization's most valuable resource — employees.


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Kawa is one of those hidden gems that are hard to stumble upon. Luckily I had a little insider information from the finley threaded beauty behind Joveeba. Nestled by shady trees on Crown Street in Surry Hills, it is the perfect spot to start a day in Sydney.
We sat on the footpath people watching. The day unfolding in the comforting aromas of cheesy toast and coffee. Offering the usual breakfast staples with that homemade touch, it felt you stopped by a loved one's for humble eats. So quaint, so cute.


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In this venture, the impact of a health promoting intervention for customers with long-time period ache will be evaluated, as well as implementation and impact of user participation in Healthy Life Facilities in Norway. In this study, we decided (1) to what extent African American girls's daily life administration behaviors hyperlink to the SBW script and (2) the well being implications of such links. For more information about UPMC's Healthy Lifestyle Program, call 800-533-UPMC (8762).
Residing more healthy is a private alternative, but everyone has a role to play. People, families, communities, governments and different organizations can work collectively to create environments and situations that assist healthy dwelling. Some examples include creating smoke-free public spaces, making nutritious foods simply accessible or developing communities and buildings that promote bodily exercise.
Stick with healthy food from each food group. This means staying away from food high in saturated fat, sodium and added sugars. Eat more complete grains, lean proteins similar to chicken or legumes and beans, low-fat or non-fats dairy, and increase your vegatables and fruits.
Even in the event you solely mild up sometimes, you're doing irreparable injury to your physique. In line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarette smoking kills one in 5 individuals within the United States every year, but it's probably the most preventable cause of death.
Imagining and creating give us a way of goal, Wagner says. For those who lack these things, a pervasive sense of vacancy turns into the default. The great seduction later in life is that many of us fill the vacuum with false friends, material things and medicine, each authorized and in any other case.
Eat small meals. Select a number of small meals over big meals. This evens out your energy distribution. It's also higher on your stomach, as a result of it does not over-stretch from digesting an enormous volume of meals at one go, which might result in a hiatus hernia Typically, eat whenever you really feel hungry, and cease whenever you're full (see tip #24). You need not wait till official meal occasions earlier than you begin eating. Hearken to your body and what it tells you.


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Complete treatment for replacing those chompers.
Implant dentistry is the ideal long-term solution for tooth loss. Implant supported dentures are an excellent dental alternative to give you back your teeth.
"False teeth" are a prosthetic device worn to replace missing teeth. There are many reasons why teeth can be lost, stemming from old age, poor health, gum disease, malnutrition and even pregnancy.
Some people prefer permanent dentures that involve denture implants, fixed to the jaw bone. Others prefer re-moveable dentures that are inserted on a daily basis.
There are various types of dentures available including full sets and partial plates. One of our dentists will suggest the best option depending on how delicate your dental situation is.
Once choosing a denture solution that is right for you, it is good to know that the Dental Care Network has many dentists to assist you with denture care.
If you want to get the function of teeth back, contact us or read more below on both dentures.
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Understanding Dentures
Dentures are far more common than you may think, which just goes to show how a good set of false teeth can look just like the real thing.
When Clark Gable said his famous line "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn", it was through a set of dentures. Winston Churchill and Whitney Houston also wore dentures. Even Emma Watson wore dentures for the second Harry Potter movie to hide the loss of some baby teeth during filming.
Far from the traditional idea of false teeth, modern dentures are used by a large number of people of all ages to replace teeth and improve their appearance.
Dentures come in a wide variety of designs, from conventional, removable dentures to dentures that clasp onto your teeth. Some dentures are permanent implants.
Why are dentures necessary?
There are a number of reasons why someone may lose teeth during their lifetime. Most tooth extractions are necessary because of periodontal disease or tooth decay. But sometimes teeth will be removed because of defects or deterioration caused by other health problems. And often, teeth are lost through injury.
Not everyone will become entirely edentulous (without teeth) but even the loss of a few teeth can cause problems while also affecting your appearance. If there are multiple missing teeth, there is less support for the cheeks and lips, and this can cause facial muscles to sag.
This deterioration can make eating and speaking more difficult.
Replacing lost teeth with dentures restores the appearance of your smile while also providing the necessary support to keep your entire face healthy.
Dentures will need to be relined or remade as your mouth changes shape over time in the normal wear and tear of life. Gums and bone can shrink or recede, aligning differently. Therefore, it's important to replace loose or worn dentures. Poorly fitting dentures can cause discomfort, infections and sores. Obviously, loose dentures can also make it harder to eat or speak.
Complete Dentures
When thinking about false teeth, most of us have an image of a complete set of dentures in our minds.
If a patient is missing all their teeth in both upper (maxillary) and lower (mandibular) arches, they may receive a pair of complete dentures, also known as 'full' dentures.
Partial Dentures
As the name suggests, partial dentures are worn when not all of the patient's teeth are missing and only some need to be replaced.
These dentures may be either tooth supported or tooth and tissue supported. Your dental prosthetist will be able to explain the differences and advise on the best option.
Implant-retained Dentures
For more stable dentures, implant-retained dentures connect to titanium abutments that are implanted into the bony tissue of the jaw. However, the dentures are still removable, making them easier to clean and maintain.
Further reading: Dental Implants
Immediate Dentures
Your dental prosthetist may be able to insert immediate dentures at the same time as your natural teeth are removed. In a previous appointment before the tooth is extracted, various measurements are taken and models are constructed. By inserting immediate dentures, you don't have to put up with missing teeth while your jaw is healing.
However, while soft tissue should heal in up to eight weeks, bone can take many months to heal completely. As the healing process can cause the gums and bone to shrink, immediate dentures may need replacing after a few months. Once healed, a conventional denture can be made.
Wearing Dentures
It can take a little while to get used to your new dentures. They may feel uncomfortable or even a bit loose while the muscles in your tongue and cheek learn how to keep them in place.
You may be advised to wear your new dentures as much as possible in the first few days, including when you sleep, to help your mouth adjust. However, it isn't good for your gums to keep your dentures in constantly.
So after a period, you may be advised to give your gums a rest by removing them before bed.
There may also be some minor irritation or soreness or that your mouth produces more saliva than normal. After a while, all of these symptoms should lessen. But if they do continue, please speak to your dentist.
The changes in your mouth may change the way you speak. A little practice may help, so a good idea is to repeat difficult words or read aloud until you feel comfortable. Occasionally, your dentures may slip when speaking, laughing or coughing. If this happens you can easily reposition the denture by gently biting down and swallowing.
Eating with dentures
It might take a little practice at first, but soon you should be eating as normal while wearing your dentures. It's usually a good idea to start with bite-size pieces of softer foods. After a while, you'll be able to introduce more familiar foods.
Remember to always chew on both sides of the mouth simultaneously to avoid the denture moving and take care with hot or hard foods. Sharp-edged bones or shells should also be avoided.
Cleaning Dentures
Taking care of your dentures will prolong their life and reduce unwanted bacteria. The best method is to brush, soak and then brush again. Brush first to remove any food particles or debris. Then remove stains and freshen the dentures by soaking in an effervescent denture cleaner. Finally, brush the dentures again as you would your own teeth.
Use a small or medium toothbrush and toothpaste, making sure to clean all surfaces of the dentures. This includes the surface that sits on your gums, which should be cleaned thoroughly to remove any denture fixative and avoid build-up. If stubborn stains or scale build up, you may need to have your dentures professionally cleaned by your dentist.
Always be careful not to scrub too hard to avoid damaging the surface of the dentures. Also, try to clean your dentures over a soft surface such as a folded towel or cushion so they don't break if you drop them.
Alternatives to Dentures
Dentures aren't the only option. Permanently cemented bridges supported by strategically placed implants can provide a more stable restoration that can feel more like your original teeth. Dental implants are definitely becoming more common, but the increased expense means not everyone is able to afford them. Also, not every situation is suitable for implants. Your dentist will be able to provide the best advice.
How much will Dentures Cost?
The cost of dentures can range depending on whether they are for the upper or lower arch, the quality and materials used.
The price can also depend on the fees the dentist charges. An experienced dentist may charge slightly more for the level of expertise and service they provide.
If you have private health insurance, this may cover some of your costs. Speak to your health fund and ask if your health cover applies to the costs of Dentures.
Dental Payment Plans
If you're looking for payment options to make Dentures more affordable, a dental payment plan can help. Ask your dentist about the payment options for this treatment.
Take the first step towards a new smile and book your appointment today.
A DCN dentist will be able to advise you on the best dental solution for your situation


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Lifestyle Press Release : 12 Jun 2014
TripAdvisor is ranking Centara Grand Phratamnak Pattaya as number 5 out of 361 hotels in Pattaya, less than eight months after the five-star luxury hotel opened. The TripAdvisor rating is 94 percent, based on reviews and star-ratings provided by guests
Holiday Tours & Travel (Thailand) Ltd, the exclusive Thai General Sales Agent (GSA) of Trafalgar coach tour, is offering special opportunities to travellers from Thailand to visit Europe and Britain at special price plus an exclusive free return air
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Ferrari today announcedtheir partnership for the Ferrari Challenge Series at the Ferrari Racing Days in Shanghai.The collaboration, a first for both brands,will seethe Hong Kong-based luxury hotel group as the official
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will debut its new Business Studio onboard its Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, offering a luxurious standard usually associated with the rest of the industry's first
Bangkok--12 Jun--Sheraton Pattaya Resort Limited time offer is back! Plan your vacation now! Best rate guarantee starting from THB 4,000++ Book by this Sunday 15th June, 2014. For more information and reservation, please contact 038 259 888 or visit


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It's time for another survey! This time the eLearning Guild are collecting information to compile a report on elearning 2.0 for the 2008 edition of the eLearning Guild's 360 report on elearning 2.0.
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Camping in Lost Coast
We've been wanting to do a Lost Coast trip for a while now- and this past weekend we finally got the chance to. Our good friend Kerri at Motobird Adventures organized a great trip for us based on one of her tours. We were joined by Kay an old friend from Baltimore.
We drove up Friday night and stayed in SF before heading out in the morning- it ended up being 8ish hours of driving total. On the way up we stopped in Hopland- a quirky little Norcal town.
Our plan was to stay at the Tolkan Campground in Kings Range Reserve and then hike down to the coast via the Horse Creek trail the next day. The site was small, but very peaceful (minus some loud neighbors the first night). The bugs were crazy this time of year, but compared to back home on the east coast very manageable.
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Since I arrived on Friday, we have done quite a bit. Friday was a super chill day for those who had arrived, we went to the Monoprix to get some groceries and then just lounge around and get used to it here. Being up for 32 hours straight is actually one of the hardest things that I have ever had to do.
This morning we got up for a call time of 10:00am. We knew we were going to be walking a lot so we prepared. We headed off to Vedettes du Pont Neuf and Montmartre, we started at Vendettes du Pont Neuf for our guided boat tour of the Seine river. During the tour we seen locations as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Church, and the Lock Bridge.
After this amazing boat tour we headed over to Montmartre where we seen Moulin Rouge and sight-seeing around this sweet little village. There was so much to see around this village, we came across a bunch of little boutique shops, including a very sweet little button shop and large fabric shops.
After our amazing tour with Leah was completed a couple of us students decided to head out for dinner and a couple drinks. We had passed a restaurant called Le Relais Gascon where we seen these amazing "salad bowls", they consisted of salad as the bottom layer, a layer of bacon bits, two slices of baguette with brie circles, and topped with crunchy potato slices. I have to admit one of my most favourite dinners since we have been here. Tonight we headed back to the hotel and played card games to unwind from a really long day.
By the time we got back to the hotel we had walked almost 27,000 steps, we were all wondering if that is how everyday was going to be.
Happy Mother's Day to all the Mother's out there.
We all woke up knowing today was going to be another busy day since we are heading to a flea market and to the Indigo workshop. This morning we left the school at 8:15am for our call time of 9:30am.
This flea market started back in 1870, the rag-and-bone men were forced out of Paris due to hygiene issues and settled down between the fortifications and the first houses of Saint-Ouen village. The unloading of mismatching objects used to be done straight on the floor from then onwards, every Sunday. In 1908, the underground started to alight at the "Flea Market", when the crowds were already gathering. From 1920 onwards, the "Puces" expanded and the markets Vernaison, Malik, Biron, and then Vallès were created. We spent a long while there visiting four distinct locations and the surrounding shops. There was so much to see and do, we wish we could have had a little more time there.
When we were leaving to head over to the Indigo Workshop we got caught in this crazy torrential rain storm.
Eventually the storm let up and we were able to head to Alexander Dumas Metro Station and get the first group of students to the Indigo workshop. The students were given a 3 by 3 piece of hemp where they were allowed to tie string to create a 'tie-dye' like design. Then they all dipped the pieces into the vat of Indigo pigment to create designs. If the students wanted to get crafty they could with moving strings and re-dip it into the vat of Indigo pigment. Once it was complete they were asked to soak it overnight in water and then ring it out and let dry. The designs were absolutely amazing.
The group that didn't do the first workshop got to go and visit the Pere Lachaise Cemetery. It was absolutely beautiful, so much history, and it was very peaceful. After wandering for a while, we eventually found the grave site we were searching for which was Jim Morrison, the lead singer of the Doors. We were expecting a bigger mausoleum, but instead it was a tombstone and flowers, Jim Morrison's grave blended in with all the ones located close to his.
After we got back from the cemetery the first group that completed their Indigo workshop and where looking at heading back to the hotel, so we call decided to head home together. On our way home we all stops at Marks and Spencer's to get some dinner. Then we all came home and just hung out to get ready for the next day.
Today we headed off to class at ESSCA where we were taught about Luxury Brand Management. We learned about the pyramid brand and management model which the groups were asked to use for their projects as well as the brand DNA chart. After the discussions the students worked on their projects and then we were let go for lunch.
When lunch was over we headed over to meet Catherine Brickhill who was a former designer with Alexander McQueen and Givenchy and now she is with ASH. She talked to us about what it takes to put together a fashion line and accessories. Catherine also touched on work in Paris outside of the regular fashion system. She was absolutely amazing to listen to and hear from.
After our amazing encounter with Catherine the group headed over to the Louis Vuitton Foundation where we got to go in for 10 Euro. It was gorgeous inside. We walked around the whole first floor and then we made our way outside to a beautiful water and light display. We sat there for a while and then we decided after all the heat of the day, it was time to relax.
When we got back to the hotel a couple of us decided to go out for dinner and a drink for my birthday, so we headed back to Le Relais Gascon. After dinner we just walked around Montmartre for a little to see more of the sights. At the end of the night I wanted to let the people that took me out for dinner, made it a wicked birthday.
We didn't have school today, so we were told to meet Leah for some more cultural experiences. We left early today to make sure that we arrived on time. We waited at the Opera for Leah to arrive to head over to visit Laurence Aguerre in her studio to talk about her hand made flowers using various techniques of hand crafts, including lace, embroidery and beading. Her work was absolutely beautiful and elegant. Each piece taking her a long time to create. Each piece is created from an image that she has in her head, inspiration from nature.
After looking at such beautifully made products, we headed over to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs to check out the beautiful jewels they have on display there. This tour was specifically created for our group, so in other words we had a private tour from the Louvre. It was absolutely amazing, we got to see the bit of the Museum that is under construction, no one has gotten to see it yet. It was pretty amazing.
Shortly after our tour, the students headed to visit MTX Embroidery. MTX is an architectural embroidery company creating room decor and architectural compliments for companies like Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel using the Luneville stitching.


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Language development objectives are nothing new in the EL world. At the university level, we work diligently to ensure our ESL teacher candidates leave the program writing strong language development objectives and understanding that language is taught through the content in order to make the content accessible to students learning English. However, learning how to write language development objectives is typically not part of coursework for non-ESL teacher candidates. Mainstream teachers often have had very little, or no, training in writing these language objectives.
So, what role do language objectives have outside of EL? Is it necessary for mainstream teachers to understand and develop language objectives in their content lessons if they have EL students in class? What if there are no EL students in the class?
Typically, we think language instruction falls on the EL teacher. This is valid as this person is the specialist specifically hired to teach English to non native speakers. However, EL students, typically those in low incidence schools, often are taught a majority of their day from a teacher who is not licensed or certified in ESL, and, like all teachers in American monolingual schools, the mainstream teacher uses English to teach his or her content objectives. There's simply no way around it; he or she will either speak about their content, have students listen to the content, have students read or write about the content. This is how we communicate. Language is the vehicle for the content instruction. If a student is not fluent in this vehicle, which is delivering the content, there will be no opportunity to communicate the content; and thus, the content cannot be learned. It is impossible for an EL teacher to design every mainstream lesson. Thus, to be an effective teacher who teaches all learners, every content teacher must be a language teacher.
What happens when a mainstream teacher has no EL student in class which often occurs in low incidence schools? Is language still a concern?
Language, even for native speakers, is something teachers should always be thinking about, particularly when students are not meeting proficiency standards. We have to look at how the instruction is being delivered, which is through language. Yet, most of us rarely think about the language as it is part of our subconscious. The language of school is the language of the academic middle class which represents the teachers themselves. So, the language of instruction is second nature to us as teachers. Yet, it is not second nature to many of our students, who may represent culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, native English speaking students included.
The answer is yes, while EL students have unique needs that native speakers may not need, language development objectives do have a place in the mainstream classroom. All teachers are language teachers. All teachers must be thinking about what language needs to be explicitly taught in order for students to access the content.
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I got the following comments from Dave Harrison @ Trade With Dave.
It seems to me that Dave has a talent for getting to where the intellectual action is so it is doubly useful for me to reply to his observations.
Dave Harrison commented on About
Hello Andy: I have found your writings to be quite informative and look forward to reading more. I have learned a few things for sure and found your description of the transformation from Keynes to MMT particularly enlightening and a refreshingly new take that really highlights the craftiness of the Clintonian ethic.
Here's a question for you. Isn't your statement "You are responsible for everything that has gone wrong" essentially Marxist in nature. Isn't it the equivalent of Isaiah Berlin's "Two Concepts Of Liberty" or Sartre's "No Exit" in that "you" are responsible and in the absence of forgiveness, then "you" must transfer the accountability over to the state because "you" simply cannot carry the burden of Sartre's "Hell is other people" or the Hegelian "Other" or the quantum nature of Rosenthal, Soros' reflexivity or Shaw's Pygmalion. http://tradewithdave.com/?p=15109
I've written extensively about this thesis on my blog. You can simply search "Marx" or "existentialism" or "Isaiah Berlin" or "Sartre" to see that I have a consistent dialogue along these lines at http://www.tradewithdave.com so my assertion should be fairly clear.
I really like where you are going with your ideas. I feel that you are bridging a gap that is intentionally being created but that is easily filled in with technology within a framework of triple entry accounting and means testing of everything. I have written quite a bit about Mervyn King's Divorced Currency Model and would be curious to learn if you believe that it jives with your democratization of money meme.
Kind Regards,
Dave Harrison
Hi Dave,
'You are responsible for everything that has gone wrong. After all, this is a democracy so in the final analysis you must be'.
Although the idea that financialised capitalism socialises losses and privatises profits has only relatively recently become popular, the truth underlying this meme is anything but recent. In fact it has always been fundamental to the way that Germanic societies are structured.
I know you have written on this and related topics on a number of occasions, pointing out in particular that we are often reminded of our share of the public debt but not of public assets. You have also observed that financialisation as it is unfolding has the purpose of irreversibly removing publics at large from access to the sovereign wealth of their respective nations. If we look at the mass privatisation programs in Greece etc. this seems self evident.
There has always been sovereign debt but no sovereign wealth, at least not in the sense of the physical wealth of the nation. The 'fiat' money argument, that the monetary value of our collective wealth has some relationship to the value of the actual national territory has been debunked over and over again, so we don't need to labour the point. A dollar note cannot be taken into the Federal reserve and traded in for a piece of the Grand Canyon. But neither could a piece of Gold.
In this polity we have never had a collective relationship to sovereign wealth intermediated by the state. Instead, the state arbitrates and guarantees a private relationship to sovereign wealth.
Our form of government is like the management in a casino. In a casino the management will not guarantee you a win on the tables. That is a private matter. (Between you and whom I wonder?). However, they will guarantee that you are not attacked on your way out of the door and relieved of your winnings, (well sometimes anyway). And they certainly guarantee that they will make you pay if you lose! And of course they take a cut of every piece of the action.
But perhaps most importantly in the casino if you lose it is your fault. Of course, every so often one or more aggrieved punter can be heard to shout; 'the tables are rigged!' but everyone thinks 'Well they would say that wouldn't they?'.
A share of the national debt has always been guaranteed to every citizen but a share of the the national 'gain' collectively or individually has not- the contract we have with our government does not include the national sovereign wealth. It is important to emphasise that this is not a modern phenomenon, neither is it temporary or open to negotiation.
By way of illustration let's do a thought experiment. Say you wanted to divide the American real estate up between its citizens. And it worked out for the sake of argument that everyone got a hundred acres each. What would happen to those generations that came after? Would they be excluded or would there have to be a reallocation? If there was a reallocation what about the fact that some of the previously allocated land would have been improved and increased in value while some had not. How would you account for this? the only way would be to INTRODUCE MONETARY VALUE AS A MEANS OF COMPARISON!
Any attempt to get a purchase on the actual physical wealth of a nation and we fall through a side door and back into the world of money which we have previously agreed has no relationship with the actual physical territory! (Sorry about all the exclamation marks- they are meant to indicate laughter on my part)
We have no part of the nation by virtue of our citizenship. We have no part of the nation by virtue of our ownership of money. So what does 'nation' and 'economy' confer on us?
The 'national economy' is in reality a virtual territory with virtual boundaries and virtual resources. All of which support the virtual existence of its citizens. The nation is an abstract dream kingdom whose physical presence is a little piece of coloured rag fluttering in the breeze and a piece of paper in your pocket….It is a substitute for real territory, for a relationship with real territory; for a real existence. In a world where we had a real relationship with physical territory there would be no such thing as an 'economy' and a 'nation'. We would not need them.
Here we have our citizen in his 100sq ft apartment chewing on mangetout imported from Kenya and strawberries from Portugal, tip tapping on his mobile device told where he can and cannot walk what he can and cannot look at… Divorced from the land he stands on, paying money for a place to sit down.
This is where control really comes from. This is the source of oppression. Not Marxism, not paternalism. The Dream Kingdom – the national economy.
And the religion of the Dream kingdom is Democracy. And Democracy is really just another brand.
Brands are created and managed to provoke a reflex, a response in the marketplace. Corporations want immediate positive thoughts to be provoked by a brand, not time rationally thinking about what each branded product actually can or cannot do for you. If brand creation and management are successful the consumer should think about the successful brand and not the product itself at all.
Democracy as a brand concept is widely regarded as something to do with elections, civilisation, 'why we are better than them', 'why I am lucky to live here' etc. There are parallels to this in the world of mass produced food. For instance 'Farm fresh' is a brand concept
'Farms' and 'freshness' are both real things. But 'Farm Fresh!' is a brand concept. 'Farm fresh' although it refers to farms and freshness, in fact has nothing to do with either of them. The relationship is inferred in the consumers mind
In exactly the same way 'Freedom' and 'will' are both real things; but 'Free Will' is a brand concept sold to us like soap powder….
'Try New American Democracy! Now with added 'Free Will!'
(For 'whiter whites'?)'
Back to the Democracy Brand concept. Ask the question: what are the specific instances of democracy that make up the brand concept?.
They are: Classical Greek democracy and Modern Capitalist democracy or more accurately
Mediterranean slave democracy and
Germanic land democracy.
are the real precursors that the Democracy Brand is based on.
Actual examples of democracy need the following things to exist:
A free resource
An agreement to exploit that resource
A set of secondary agreements to support the initial agreement
|People in Asia Minor and surrounding areas (otherwise known as 'victims)
|Catholic Church land in N Europe
|AGREEMENTNegative Liberty
|To be free to kidnap, rape, murder etc members of slave races
|To be free to obtain land by means of deceit, robbery, barter etc
|SECONDARY AGREEMENTSPositive liberty
|Not to kidnap rape murder another citizens slaves without permission from the state
|Not to decieve rob or barter for another citizens land without permission from the state
You will notice the references to 'positive' and 'negative' liberty. This disposes of Isaiah Berlins supposed dichotomy between them. Laughably, Berlin tries to source part of his argument in 'classical' thought as though it really has anything to do with it. No doubt Berlin would argue that we can only really understand the Big Mac by referencing mediaeval circus culture based on the observation that Ronald McDonald is a clown.
With regards to your comments on Mervyn King and Divorced Money I take it as further evidence that as I say, 'Trade With Dave' gets to where the action is at. I think the evidence and your analysis absolutely confirms the creation of Democratised Money.
Now I have got a question for you:
Why is nobody else waking up to this?


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Ford commences production of new Fiesta ahead of July launch
Ford has confirmed production of its all-new Fiesta has begun, with the very first ones expected to hit UK roads in July.
Rolling off the line in Cologne, Germany, Ford will be hoping its new supermini will be as successful as the outgoing car proved to be.
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There will be not one but four versions of the new supermini, all of which benefit from varying styles.
Several distinct looks are offered: the Titanium, the ST-Line, the Vignale and the Active. The Titanium is expected to be the most popular choice of trim, while the ST-Line adds a beefy bodykit and a sportier look.
With the funky Citroen C3 and sharp Nissan Micra hitting showrooms soon, the Fiesta was more than overdue a facelift. Ford hasn't disappointed on this front, with an all-new look.
The headlights are more rounded and the grille has also been widened. Meanwhile, the current car's sharp edges make way for a much smoother look.
The major change comes at the back end, where the previously vertical tail light stack has been replaced by a horizontal wraparound affair, not dissimilar to larger cars in Ford's range such as the Kuga.
In a somewhat unexpected move, the new Fiesta will also be available in Vignale guise (Ford's luxury sub-brand) and will add numerous accoutrements.
The biggest departure style-wise though comes in the form of the Active, which with chunky crossover looks, is designed to cash in on the UK's SUV obsession.
Changes on the inside are just as dramatic. There's an all-new infotainment system with an 8in touchscreen. It gets Ford's latest Sync3 tech with smartphone integration and satnav too, although it's not been confirmed if it will be fitted as standard.
An area the Fiesta lagged behind its competition was the fit and finish on the inside. That won't be an issue for the new model though, which features soft-touch plastics throughout its interior. The Fiesta has grown, so the new model's cabin is roomier, too.
The same wide range of engines will be available for the Fiesta, with an updated 1.0-litre EcoBoost available in 99, 123 and 138bhp forms. From 2018, it'll get clever cylinder deactivation tech too, but for those looking for the most efficiency, the 118bhp 1.5-litre diesel should fit the bill.
A cheaper option will be a new 1.1-litre three-cylinder petrol producing between 69 and 84bhp, although because it isn't turbocharged it won't be as impressive as the EcoBoost. The most potent petrol version will be the new ST, which you can read more about by clicking here.
From 2018, the Ecoboost will be available with clever cylinder deactivation technology but, for those looking for the most efficient Fiesta, it's likely to be the revised TDCi diesel engine that will offer more performance and better fuel efficiency.
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text: After recently seeing Rob Bagshaw's great pictures of the "Hole In The Wall" waterfalls outside of Port Alberni, I decided to go find them for myself. It's just a short 20 minute hike off the Alberni Highway to the falls (once you know where you're going). Kathy and I and the dogs enjoyed the beautiful sunny Saturday morning and crisp -7 air as we hiked down. After a couple of wrong turns on the many trails in the area we finally found the top side of the falls and then hiked around for another half an hour to get to the bottom side. I will definitely be going back to do some long exposures. I think this spot may be photographed best in the afternoons.


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Lo-Fi Pop Duo ginla Proves You Can Make Long Distance Work
Written by Haley Maiden
Photographed by Lila Barth
Where Greenpoint meets Williamsburg, flanked by the San Damiano Mission Church, McCarren Park and a bodega that sells bibimbap, I meet up with Jon and Joe of ginla on a muggy evening at the Lot Radio. They're waiting patiently at a picnic table, taking in the sights and sounds of the radio station. We take a second to enjoy the soft disco filling the space around us before I start off the with the hard hitting questions. "What is the significance behind the name, 'ginla'?" They look at each other, eyes twinkling and tell me, "it's not that interesting of a story. We knew we wanted it to be a short word, five letters, we were both attracted to something that was ambiguous, so that the meaning of it hopefully becomes our band over time."
I smile and tell them I think there's value in creating a word without any set meanings or preconceived ideas.
They go on to explain how they met at Berkeley College of Music and were assigned to the same world music ensemble. "It was a funny situation, neither of us really knew what we were doing. It was like a goofy school band." Goofy or not, it sparked a connection, and the two have been playing together since. After collaborating on various projects with Adrianne Lenker (Big Thief) and Lorely Rodriguez (Empress Of), the duo made moves to venture out on their own and form something that was solely theirs. They first heard about their current label, Terrible Records through Lorely. Years later, they spontaneous sent a late night email to the label, and after a few months, heard back and started talking.
Joe mentions that although they work closely together, he lives in Toronto and Jon is based out of New York. I ask them how the creation process is altered when they're working long distance. "We've been writing on our own, and then we reach a certain point where we start to send things back and forth over the Internet. Then eventually I'll sublet my apartment and go stay with him for two months and we'll finish everything." They pause and think. "Logistically it can be tough, it's always tricky finding a flexible side job or an apartment that you can leave and come back to. But we've both been lucky and are in positions where we can disappear for months at a time."
I'm eager to delve into their new record Codex. I ask about the process and some of their favorite songs off it. They tell me that when you work on something for so long, you go through phases of having favorites. And that when you listen to something thousands of times you start to appreciate different songs at different points.
Jon adds, "for me, the song 'Infinite' was a personal achievement. I have a soft spot for that one because we really duked it out with that tune. We have a million different versions, it was a real struggle. Usually, when it's that hard to finish a song we end up dumping it, so it felt good to come to something that we were both stoked on."
I've noticed that the record begins and ends on an ambient note. It feels very fluid to me, so I inquire if there was any specific imagery or energy that they were hoping to evoke with the record. They pause for a second and tell me that they wanted the record to feel like a dream without consciously making that decision. "We also wanted it to feel mixtape-ish, to strike a balance between something that was pretty personal but also not too literal or sentimental. Music that is emotional but has some lightness to it as well."
We go on to unpack their single "Cub". They tell me that this song is one of the few songs that is about something very specific. However, they still made an attempt to write the lyrics in a way that are open and can be accessible for many listeners.
The duo have had a great variety of experiences in terms of the shows they've played together. I ask them to recount one of the weirdest performances they've been a part of. They laugh and reminisce fondly about the time they were giving music lessons to a circle of Park Slope kids.
"One of the parents approached us and told us he wrote songs and wanted us to be in his band. He said he would pay us for rehearsing with him. We learned all these songs and it was probably the weirdest show we played… It was really bizarre, very Bowie-esque mixed with Leonard Cohen, very heavy on the poetry." They mentioned that there is video evidence of the performance somewhere on the Internet and I make a note to investigate at a later date.
Musically, Codex is a trip from start to finish. The album opens with a welcoming ambient title-track that serves both to soothe the senses and to immerse the listener. From its haze emerges the off-kilter, driving drums of "Infinite." After that, we are cast into a world set somewhere between the introspection of the first and the intensity of the second, in the aptly named "Between." The rest of the record continues at a similar pace—dynamic, yet steady—constantly shapeshifting while maintaining a structural cohesion that depicts clear artistic intent.
What struck me first about ginla's music was its sincerity. In an often cynical and sarcastic world, that sort of vulnerability takes courage. In that sense, Codex is a breath of fresh air. Further, it is one of those rare musical works that manages to display tenderness without giving way to melodrama. The type of moody anthems which, were you to play it at work, would touch everyone in the office without causing anyone to cry into their computer.


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