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L4L Students
Leadership for Learning attracts a diverse student population, each of whom brings their own personal and professional experiences and abilities to the cohort group. One of the hallmarks of the L4L program is that students collaborate with and learn from each other as well as from the faculty as they proceed through their educational experience.
Click on a student's name to learn more about their academic and professional background.
Kelly Aramaki
Current Position:
Executive Director of Schools, Southeast Region
Seattle Public Schools
Academic Background:
- University of Washington, School Administration Certification Teachers College
- Columbia University, M.A. in Elementary Education
- University of Washington, B.S. in Zoology and Minor in Music
Previous Experience:
- Principal, Seattle Public Schools Principal
- Northshore School District Teacher
- Bellevue School District
Professional Goal:
To do my part as a teacher and educational leader to deliver equity and excellence to every student.
Megan Bale
Current Position:
English Language Arts Assessment Specialist
Seattle Public Schools
Academic Background:
- University of Washington, M.Ed. Special Education
- University of Washington, B.F.A. Industrial Design
Previous Experience:
I began my career as a special education teacher, working primarily with students with learning disabilities. As a special educator, my goal was to maximize student learning and potential by developing and implementing high-quality, rigorous individualized educational programs. Through a student-centered approach, utilization of evidence-based instructional practices, and the development of effective systems of communication and collaboration across school and home settings, I was able to help my students develop the academic and social/emotional skills necessary to succeed within and beyond the classroom. In April of 2015, I left the classroom to work as an English Language Arts Assessment Specialist for Seattle Public Schools. As an assessment specialist, I am working on developing a comprehensive assessment program to support K-12 English Language Arts instruction. I manage interim benchmark assessment content development, train teachers in content review and item development, and provide district-wide professional development on data analysis to inform instruction. I am working with a number of schools on using interim data as a foundation for the development of effective professional learning communities, and I also support individual buildings with creating comprehensive assessment programs to support multi-tiered systems of support.
Professional Goal:
As an educator, I am passionate about achieving equity in schools and giving students the tools they need to succeed beyond the classroom. My goal is to work in service of institutionalizing equity by improving systems and structures at the central office level.
Rob Baumgartner
Current Position:
Director of Principal Support and TPEP
Edmonds School District
Academic Background:
- Western Washington University, M.Ed., School Administration
- University of Missouri-Columbia, B.S.Ed, Education
Previous Experience:
- Director of Principal Support and TPEP, Edmonds School District
- Principal Coach, Edmonds School District
- Principal, Westgate Elementary School, Edmonds School District
- Assistant Principal, College Place Middle School, Edmonds School District
Professional Goal:
My goal is to advance to a leadership position which allows me to merge my passion and interests in leadership development and school improvement to support building-level leaders as they work to create better educational experiences for all students.
Kristina M. Bellamy
Current Position:
Founder & CEO
SOAR Academy Public Charter District
Academic Background:
- University of North Carolina @ Charlotte - BS Criminal Justice
- Loyola Marymount University - MA Elementary Education
- University of Alaska Anchorage - M.Ed
Previous Experience:
- Teach for America Corps Member (Los Angeles Corps Member) - 2002-2004
- Classroom Teacher (Lynwood, CA and Anchorage, AK) - 2002-2008
- School Administrator (Principal and Asst. Principal) - 2008-2013
- Charter School Leadership Fellow (Washington State Charter Schools Association) 2013-2014
- Founder & CEO - SOAR Academies and SOAR Academy Public Charter Schools - 2013 through Present
Professional Goal:
I am ready to contribute my passion, expertise and commitment on a larger scale; impacting learning across school district boundary lines, for all students in my assigned school district. My professional goal is to receive my doctorate/certification from UW, and become a Superintendent in an urban school district or on a military installation within the DoDEA system.
Maria Breuder
Current Position:
Seattle Public Schools
Academic Background:
- Seattle Pacific University, Principal Certification
- Lewis & Clark College, Masters of Arts in Teaching
- Lewis & Clark College, B.A. Psychology
Previous Experience:
- Principal, Seattle Public Schools
- Teacher, Seattle Public Schools
- Teacher, Hillsboro School District
Professional Goal:
I believe that our collaborative efforts will be productive in creating equitable opportunities for all children as they learn to become global citizens. I hope to work with different members of the community (teachers, students, parents, District leaders, other administrators) to provide the highest-quality public education to all children and generations to come. My work with the Leadership for Learning program will help me work with others at all levels of our educational system to reach our goal of supporting the growth, achievement and success for all children.
Marni Campbell
Current Position:
Seattle Public Schools
Academic Background:
Previous Experience:
Professional Goal:
Becky Clifford
Current Position:
Executive Director of Special Services
Everett Public Schools
Academic Background:
- Principal and Program Administrator Certificate, Danforth Educational Leadership, University of Washington, WA
- Master of Science, Leadership and Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms, Utica College, NY
- Bachelor of Arts, Elementary & Special Education, SUNY Buffalo, NY
- Change Management Training and Certification, Prosci, CO
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training and Certification, University of Washington, WA
- Principles of Project Management Training and Certification, Versatile, WA
Previous Experience:
- Executive Director of Special Services, Everett Public School, Everett WA
- Owner, Founder and Educational Consultant of Clifford Consulting, WA
- Contractor (Project Manager, Business Analyst, and T&L Liaison for Seattle Public Schools) at Robert Half Technologies, WA
- Interim Executive Director/Director of Special Education at Seattle Public Schools, WA
- Special Education Supervisor/Consulting Teacher at Seattle Public Schools, WA
- Administrative Internships in Seattle Public Schools and Lake Washington Public Schools, WA
- Elementary Resource Teacher, Oneida School District, NY
- Secondary Self-Contained Teacher, Marathon District, NY
Professional Goal:
Make a positive impact on the lives of each and every child and shape a system that supports and empowers staff members, families and community members to collectively create an educational environment that assists children in reaching their highest potential.
Ken Collins
Current Position:
Assistant Superintendent
Lake Stevens School District
Academic Background:
- Central Washington University, M.Ed Education Administration
- Washington State University, B.A. History
Previous Experience:
I am currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resource Services in the Lake Stevens School District and have been in this position since the fall of 2011. Prior to my current position, I was the Principal at Lake Stevens High School for six years and Associate Principal for one year. I was a teacher and coach at Lake Stevens High school for 12 years before moving to administration after having taught and coached at Marysville Pilchuck High School for six years.
Professional Goal:
I want to continue to serve a school district's students, parents, community, instructional and support staff as their Superintendent. I am motivated to continue to improve systems that will support teacher practice and student learning with the ultimate goal of increased levels achievement for all students.
Allison N. Deno
Current Position:
School Improvement Officer
Kent School District
Academic Background:
- University of Minnesota, B.A.- Spanish & Portuguese
- Seattle University, MA - Teaching
Previous Experience:
- Adult Education - GED; Citizenship Preparation
- High School ELL and Spanish Teacher
- Title I Elementary School Principal
- Past Central Office Leadership Experience - ELL, Title I, LAP
- Current Central Office Leadeship Experience - School Improvement Officer
Professional Goal:
Advocate for and support high quality educational experiences and outcomes for students who are traditionally under-served in public education.
Scott Harrison
Current Position:
Director of Human Resources
White River School District
Academic Background:
- University of Washington, B.A., History
- University of Puget Sound, MAT
- University of Washington, Danforth
Previous Experience:
It has been extremely rewarding to have served in many different roles throughout my career in education including teacher, instructional coach, high school administrator, CTE Director, Director of School Improvement, and now as Human Resources Director.
Professional Goal:
To ensure high levels of learning for all students preparing them for success after high school through instructional leadership, advocacy, professional development, strategic resources allocation models, and unwavering support. This includes a tireless dedication to the students in White River, but also those throughout Washington State as we work together to create more equitable outcomes for all students.
Brian Hart
Current Position:
Exceutive Director of Teaching and Learning
Sunnyside School District
Academic Background:
- Washington State University, Superintendent Certificate
- Central Washington University, M.Ed., Education School Administration
- Eastern Washington University, B.A., Secondary Education
Previous Experience:
- Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Sunnyside School District, 2010-Present
- Principal, Sunnyside High School (SHS), 2005-2010
- Assistant Principal of SHSl, 2001-2005
- High School Social Studies and Physical Education Teaacher, SHS, 1998-2001
- High School Social Studies Teacher, Toppenish High School, 1997-1998
Professional Goal:
To lead large scale systems focused on improving quality teaching and learning for all students.
Shannon Hitch
Current Position:
Secondary Special Education Director
Academic Background:
- University of Washington, Principal and Program Administrator Certification
- Central Washington Univeristy, M.Ed, National Certification, School Psychology
- Seattle University, B.A., Psychology
- Seattle University, B.A., Humanities
Previous Experience:
I am currently a Special Education Director in Northshore School District. Previously I worked in Issaquah School District in a variety of different roles including: Elementary Program Assistant, Early Childhood Specialist, School Psychologist Department Chair, and School Psychologist. Prior to Issaquah, I worked in Bethel, Puyallup and Wahluke School Districts as a School Psychologist. I have experience working with children of all ages and abilities starting with birth to three services through transition programming at ages 18-21. Additionally, I currently serve on the UW Bothell Advisory Board for Special Education programs.
Professional Goal:
My goal is to develop innovative special education programs and support services for a culturally and economically diverse school district. I am seeking to promote a culture that believes in serving students of all abilities within an inclusive model. I want to encourage and support teachers, principals and families that are struggling to meet the needs of their students. I am passionate about advocating for multi-tiered systems of support within our schools with particular emphasis upon the meeting the mental health needs of students. I believe that all children can learn and that we need to hold high expectations for ourselves as well as each and every child within our care.
Justin Irish
Current Position:
Assistant Director
Edmonds School District
Academic Background:
- University of Washington, B.A., Drama
- Seattle University, M.Ed
- Western University, Principal Certification
Previous Experience:
Edmonds School District, Assistant Superintendent, Aug 2013 - Present
- Edmonds School District serves about 20,000 students and has a thirty percent student qualification for free and reduced lunch and ten percent transitional bilingual qualification.
- Oversight of twenty elementary, two K-8 and one Parent Partnership Program (under Alternate Education Law)
- Oversight of the Diversity, Equity and Outreach department for K-12 system
- Lead the supervision and evaluation of principals and other personnel; provide support and guidance for the selection and leadership of instructional and support staff in schools
- Lead principals in professional development and instructional improvement
- Provide positive, collaborative and visionary leadership for all facets of the district's learning program
- Reconcile conflicts and differences among staff, students, parents, and community members, with a focus on the district's mission
- Guide and support leadership in the planning, design, and use of school facilities
- Actively demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through personal modeling and support for others
- Model educational excellence and equity in District programs, using District performance standards for all students
- Meaningfully engage the community in the work of our district
- Provide leadership in maximizing the use of limited resources to achieve high quality, performance-based learning experiences
- Train, advise, and use shared decision making to achieve high standards for student academic performance
- Promote and facilitate the development of program alignment with learning goals, preschool through high school graduation
College Place Elementary, Principal, Aug 2008 – 2013
College Place is a socio-economic diverse K-6 school of 450 students within the Edmonds School District. 75% of the student population qualifies for free and reduced lunch. 34% of students qualify as transitional bilingual. There are over 30 different languages represented.
- Facilitating the development, implementation, and stewardship of the school vision in all areas of curriculum, instruction and community building
- Fostering an effective leadership team that oversees the school vision and that advocates, nurtures and sustains a school culture focused on student learning
- Developing systems for effective shared decision-making
- Implementing RTI and MTI processes for a continuous cycle of analysis of teaching and learning and student behavior
- Administering all aspects of student discipline
- Ensuring efficient and effective management of the school operations
- Administering all aspects of the hiring process, evaluation process and coaching cycles for classified and certificated staff
- Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs and mobilizing community resources
- Restructuring Natural Leaders, a program of volunteers helping bridge the cultural divide between the American school system and our families' cultural backgrounds
- Restructuring and strengthening PTA's vision to represent the diverse cultural background of our student population
- Securing funding for and developing PreK-3 programs: August Kindergarten Jump Start program, Preschool Play and Learn program, PreK-3 Professional Learning Committee for staff
Echo Lake Elementary, Shoreline School District, 2002-2008
- Classroom Teacher, Grades 3 and 6
Professional Goal:
My goal is to consistently continue to grow as an instructional leader, leading large systems toward effective and equitable outcomes for each and every student. I have a strong passion for instructional and equity leadership - managing and leading complex systems to reach a common vision while, at the same time, developing lasting relationships with all constituent groups. Leadership, like juggling, is an art form. I find value working in a dynamic environment, juggling multiple balls into the air while prioritizing and strategizing which to throw higher and which to keep close at hand, while at the same time, negotiating unexpected objects thrown into the rotation. This juggling act of leadership is an art form - an art I want to continue to develop day after day, ultimately impacting how teachers teach and how students learn. As Leonardo DiVinci says, "Choose work which does not die when you do. Choose work which may bring you honor. Choose work, which by nature makes you worthy of who you are." My goal is to work with others who value this art of leadership and who, ultimately, choose to leave a legacy for lasting change.
Scott K. Irwin
Current Position:
Director of Secondary Student Services
Shoreline Public Schools
Academic Background:
- Western Washington University, Principal Certification
- University of Puget Sound, Master of Arts in Teaching, K-8
- Elementary & K-12 Music Education
- University of Puget Sound, Bachelor of Music in Education
Previous Experience:
- Director of Secondary Student Services, Shoreline Public Schools, 2015-present
- Director of Categorical Programs, Marysville School District, 2013-2015
- Principal, Liberty Elementary & Allen Creek Elementary, Marysville School District, 2004-2013
- Dean of Students, Discovery Elementary & Olivia Park Elementary, Mukilteo School District, 2003-2004
- Teacher, Challenger Elementary, Mukilteo School District, 1999-2003
Professional Goal:
To effectively work with educational leaders at all levels in school systems to increase the educational opportunity and outcomes for historically underserved students.
Helen Joung
Current Position:
Seattle Public Schools
Academic Background:
- University of Washington, B.A.,Psychology
- Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A., Curriculum and Instruction
- Teachers College, Columbia University. M.Ed., Educational Leadership
Previous Experience:
I started my teaching career in New Jersey and New York City. Since then, I have been a math coach, dean of students, and assistant principal in Highline and Everett Public Schools. I am currently an elementary principal at Olympic Hills in Seattle public schools.
Professional Goal:
My professional goal is to close the achievement gap! I wake-up every morning knowing I can make a difference in the lives of students who are historically marginalized. I hope to sharpen my race and equity lens through L4L so that I am one step closer in achieving this goal.
Kimberly Kinzer
Current Position:
Academic Background:
- University of Washington, Doctoral Student, Leadership for Learning, 2016
- Vera Whole Health, Wellness Coaching Certificate, 2013
- University of Washington, Danforth Educational Leadership Program, Administrator Certificate, 2004
- Seattle University, Master in Teaching, 1993
- University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts-English, 1988
Previous Experience:
• Co-developed workshop for school leaders on the importance of PreK-3 alignment, assessment and transition
• Provided ongoing feedback to principals, teachers and District Leadership and Grants Office around state-determined criteria for high quality kindergarten instruction
School Leader's Institute: Professional Learning Communities 2010
Seattle School District
• Collaborated with school leaders to develop a seminar on PLC's
Professional Presentations/Publications
• Leadership and Wellness, Highline Public Schools 2014
• Washington Educational Research Association, "P-3 Cross-District Implementation of WaKids" SeaTac, Washington 2012
• Starting Strong, "Culture Based Education" Spokane, WA 2011
• District Leadership Institute, "PreK-3, Why it Matters" Seattle, WA 2011
• School Leader's Institute, "Professional Learning Communities" 2010
• North American Montessori Association, "Language Arts as Process: 2002
Creative Approaches to Writer's Workshop" Baltimore, MD
• North American Montessori Association, 2002
"Finding Flow in Adolescent Expression" Portland, Oregon
• North American Montessori Association Journal (Vol. 26, #2): 2002
"Finding Flow in Adolescent Self-Expression."
Honors and Awards
Great Schools Recipient, Daniel Bagley Elementary School 2009-2011
The Center for Educational Effectiveness
• Recognized in Washington State as highest improving in reading and math
Parent, Teacher, Student Association, Principal of the Year 2010 Daniel Bagley Elementary School, Seattle School District
Professional Goal:
In the next five years, it is my goal to see our opportunity gap decline by fifty percent. My commitment to the 4,800 children I help to serve is to offer them equity-focused building leaders that hire and support teachers who not only have the growth mindset, but who are skilled at creating critical thinkers, readers, writers, mathematicians and community members who care for one another.
I want to continue to be in a leadership position that influences change. I am committed keeping students at the center of the work I do each and every day. This will require me to commit to bringing together principals, teachers, central office staff, and community members to collectively problem solve the adult issues in education. This will require courage, a learner stance, a growth mindset, reflection and most of all, continued optimism.
Coaching and collaborating with principals to be reflective decision makers—to be learners, seek out challenges, have courage and lead for equity is my primary goal. It is through this work that our strategic plans, such as ensuring 19 out of 20 of our students will meet or exceed standards in key areas and at key points in their educational experience in Highline, can be a reality.
Steven Leifsen
Current Position:
Director of Special Services, Instructional Leadership and Support
Chief Sealth Schools
Academic Background:
- Pacific Lutheran University, M.Ed., School Leadership
Pacific Lutheran University, B.A.E., Elementary Education, Special Education
Previous Experience:
- Puyallup School District 1997 - Present
- Teacher of students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 1997 - 2002
- Sixth Grade Teacher 2002 - 2004
- Elementary School Assistant Principal 2004 - 2006
- Junior High School Assistant Principal 2006 - 2011
- High School Assistant Principal 2011 - 2012
- Elementary School Principal 2012 - 2013
Professional Goal:
As an educator it has always been my passion to uncover and meet the needs of previously marginalized students. It has been my long-held belief that creating systems within which students may access equitable educational opportunities to build school and career skills is the most sure way to create positive, successful students and to break cycles of poverty within our communities. It is my goal to continue to serve school communities and to realize the potential of all students, regardless of circumstance or prior limitations.
Amber McCulloch
Current Position:
K-12 Science Specialist
Academic Background:
- Seattle Pacific University, B.A., Communication
- Central Washington University, B.A., Elementary Education
- Walden University, M.S. Ed., Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Previous Experience:
K-12 Science Specialist at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Science Teaching and Learning; Program and Professional Development Coordinator at Washington State LASER; K-12 Science and Math Specialist at ESD 105 and Ellensburg School District; elementary teacher Ellensburg and Quincy School Districts.
Professional Goal:
Lead state-wide science efforts around the implementation of Washington State's Science Learning Standards (Next Generation Science Standards) and STEM education for all students.
Rod Merrell
Current Position:
Principal, Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon School District
Academic Background:
- Western Washington University, Principals Credential
- University of Washington, M.Ed.
- University of Washington, 4-12 English Certification
- University of Washington, B.A. English
Previous Experience:
- Sep 1992 to June 1995
- English Teacher, Issaquah High School
- Sep 1995 to June 2004
- English Teacher, Coupeville High School
- July 2004 to June 2006
- Assistant Principal, Mountlake Terrace High School
- July 2006 to June 2011
- Principal, Langley Middle School
- July 2011 to Present
- Principal, Mount Vernon High School
Professional Goal:
My professional goal is to continue to develop my skills as a leader and work with other leaders, teachers, community members and students to create and nurture a district culture where all students have access to high quality instruction and learning.
Pete Misner
Current Position:
Academic Background:
- University of Washington Danforth Program, School Administration Certificate
- City University, Masters in Teaching
- Western Washington University, B.A., History
Previous Experience:
Pete Misner is the Associate Director and Senior Lecturer for the Danforth Educational Leadership Program at the University of Washington. He has also served the Danforth program as a Corbally Principal in Residence and mentors Danforth graduates. Misner previously spent a decade as an elementary school principal in the Northshore School District. Through his work as a building-level leader, Misner brings a deep knowledge of data use and inquiry-processes as well as a focus on collaboration, distributed leadership and culture shaping for improved leadership and learning.
Professional Goal:
My professional goal is to be lead for equity and excellence. Equity will exist when traits such as socio-economic level, ethnicity, gender, etc. are no longer predictive in regards to educational and societal outcomes.
Misner's current research and writing interests are focused on the intersection between accountability, motivation and inquiry-based improvement. Additionally, Misner is passionate about providing interactive data visualizations that inform and inspire educators.
Randy Nunez
Current Position:
Academic Background:
Previous Experience:
Professional Goal:
Shelley Shanks Petillo
Current Position:
Principal, Gateway Middle School, Everett Public Schools
Academic Background:
- Seattle University, M. Ed.
- Michigan State University, K-8 Education Certification
- Michigan State University, B.A.
Previous Experience:
Principal, Gateway Middle School, Everett Public Schools
Instructor, Western Washington University
Principal, Penny Creek Elementary, Everett Public Schools
Principal, English Crossing Elementary, Lakewood School District
Teacher, Hillcrest Elementary, Lake Stevens School District
Professional Goal:
My professional goal is to continue to bring excellence to building leadership through creating equity and access in school programs. I plan to continue my work in creating equitable systems through personnel and hiring practices, and one day aspire to work in human resources at the district level.
Sandra Powell
Current Position:
Academic Background:
Previous Experience:
Professional Goal:
Sarah J. Pritchett
Current Position:
Executive Director of Schools, Central Region, Seattle Public Schools
Academic Background:
- Western Washington University, M. Ed
- Western Washington University, K-8 Certification
- Washington State University, B.S., Psychology
Previous Experience:
- Assistant Principal, Rose Hill Junior High, Lake Washington School District
- Principal, McClure Middle School, Seattle School District
- Executive Director of Schools, Central Region Seattle School District
Professional Goal:
My professional goal is to provide leadership in an educational system that is focused on equity, interrupting the cycle of failure for students of color and creating a model for a highly functioning school district for all students.
Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen
Current Position:
Academic Background:
Previous Experience:
Professional Goal:
Keisha Scarlett
Current Position:
Academic Background:
- University of Washington, Danforth Educational Leadership Program, Principal and Program Manager Certification
- Heritage University, M.I.T. and Elementary Certification
- Clark Atlanta University, B.S., Chemistry/Mathematics
Previous Experience:
I am currently serving as a Principal Leadership Coach for Seattle Public Schools Leadership Development Department. I coach and mentor novice principals as well as facilitate professional learning for Assistant Principals and other leadership pipeline programs for aspiring school leaders and principals.
Prior to my role at Leadership Coach, I was principal of South Shore PK-8 School in Seattle School district. This is my 17th year with Seattle Public Schools where I have served as a middle school math, science and technology teacher, STAR Consulting Teacher, and middle school math coach.
Professional Goal:
To cultivate cross-sector networks of educators, business leaders, community and non-profit stakeholders committed to institutionalizing social justice through equitable access to high-quality public education for all students.
Scott Seaman
Current Position:
Director of Professional Development, Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP)
Academic Background:
- Washington State University, Superintendent's Certification
- Seattle University, M.Ed, Educational Leadership
- Washington State University, B.A., Spanish, 7-12 Certification
Previous Experience:
Association of Washington School Principals, Director of Professional Development
Tumwater High School, Principal
Tumwater High School, Assistant Principal
Capital High School, Spanish Teacher
Professional Goal:
To make a difference in the lives of all students across our state and country by leading and advocating for educational reform that eliminates inequities and achievement gaps in our current systems.
Melissa Spencer
Current Position:
Program Administrator of Elementary Standards Based Instruction and Professional Learning
Federal Way Public Schools
Academic Background:
- Johns Hopkins University, MAT
- University of Notre Dame, B.A., English
Previous Experience:
Currently I am the Program Administrator of Elementary Standards Based Instruction and Professional Learning in Federal Way Public Schools. Prior to taking on this role, I was a literacy program specialist in the Kent School District. I have been a literacy coach, Reading Recovery teacher, and classroom teacher in grades 1, 2, and 4.
Professional Goal:
My professional goal is to work at a systems level to ensure that each and every child has equitable access to high quality instruction.
Charlotte Stingley
Current Position:
Principal, Isaac Stevens Middle School, Pasco School District
Academic Background:
- Heritage University, Principal Credentials
- Heritage University, Master of Education in Professional Development
- Eastern Washington University, Bachelors of Arts in Teaching
- Columbia Basin College, Associates Arts and Science
Previous Experience:
- Presentations: ASCD Conference 2011, WASA/AWSP Summer Conference 2000
- Taught multiple disciples; Health, Physical Education, English and Social Studies
- Teacher – Pasco High School (Pasco, Washington) August 1996-June 2003
- Instructional Coach – New Horizons High School (Pasco, Washington) June 2003 - June 2006
- Assistant Principal - Pasco High School (Pasco, Washington)July 2006 - June 2013
- Principal- Isaac Stevens Middle School (Pasco, Washington) July 2013 - Current
Professional Goal:
The next three years of my professional career will consist of earning my Doctorate degree through the Leadership for Learning program as well as my Superintendent certification. To affect institutional change educational leaders must be willing to demonstrate their commitment to honing their craft which should be grounded in equity and guided by current educational research. Achieving a terminal degree is important to me as an educational leader because I want to attain a deeper knowledge base, access resources and learn through rigorous experiences that prepare me to meet the demands of an ever-changing and complex educational system. Attaining my superintendent credential will allow me to broaden and deepen my leadership skills so I can make decisions which will positively influence children and impact the educational environments at the school, district and state levels. In pursuing these endeavors, my overarching goal is to ensure equity and excellence within the school systems which I am afforded the opportunity to lead.
An equity focused leader must be a catalyst for action and be able to lead all members of an educational setting to achieve the changes needed to develop the system to the fullest. A common set of educational underpinnings and theories of action should guide the work throughout the system. Priorities should be established and decision making matrices developed and used to guarantee that the system is equitable and the needs of all students are protected. Under my leadership, mechanisms will be identified to ensure that the voice of all stakeholders within a system have a forum to be heard. As a system leader focused on equity, I will develop leaders within the system and ensure that the building leaders continue to grow professionally and have the capacity to grow the educators within their sphere of influence. Through strong and skilled leadership, I believe schools will be able to achieve new levels of student achievement and best prepare our children to meet the demands of the ever changing world.
Mia Williams
Current Position:
Principal, Aki Kurose Middle School, Seattle Public Schools
Academic Background:
- University of Washington, Seattle,Doctoral Candidate in Education–2018
- University of Washington, Seattle, Principal Certification
- University of Washington, Seattle, M.Ed
- Central Washington University, Ellensburg,P-12 Certification
Previous Experience:
- 1995 Teacher John Marshall Alternative, Seattle
- 1995-1996 Teacher Rainier Beach High School, Seattle
- 2001 – 2004 Assistant Principal Salmon Bay School, Seattle /p> 1996 – 2001 Teacher Coho/NOMS/Salmon Bay School, Seattle
- 2004 – 2008 Assistant Principal Denny Middle School, Seattle
- 2008 – Present Principal Aki Kurose Middle School, Seattle
Professional Goal:
My mission is to be a visionary, student-centered, equity-focused, data-informed and growth-minded, reflective learner, and collaborative leader, where each and every student is given the skills and support necessary to achieve academic and social-emotional success. It is my goal to be a change agent at the district and/or state level as an equity-focused building leader, educational consultant, principal mentor, or superintendent to better ensure students get what they deserve—the best education—regardless of who they are.


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Protect pastoralists' rights to tap into Horn of Africa's economic potential
Date: 2012-07-19
Tag: Africa economic, Africa economic potential
Summary: The Horn of Africa too often conjures up images of conflict, hunger and most recently famine, as last year when relief groups mounted a huge emergency operation to save thousands from starvation.
The Horn of Africa too often conjures up images of conflict, hunger and most recently famine, as last year when relief groups mounted a huge emergency operation to save thousands from starvation.
Yet those headlines obscure another reality: a vibrant livestock trade worth an estimated $1bn (£640m) a year in exports as camels, goats, sheep and cattle are shipped to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries in vast numbers.
It is a trade network encompassing thriving market hubs such as the Kenyan town of Garissa, the port at Berbera in the self-proclaimed state of Somaliland and Jijiga in Ethiopia. The driving force behind this trade are pastoralists.
The livestock keepers who make use of the dry range coming and going across borders have often been viewed with suspicion and deemed backward by government authorities.
In addition, pastoralists face new challenges ranging from climate change to land rights as their areas are coveted by foreign investors.
A new book, Pastoralism and Development in Africa, makes the case that policymakers and donors need to shift their "gaze to the margins, away from the capital cities where the development and policy elite congregate" so they can see the new opportunities in "seemingly backward, deprived and desolate areas".
As the book makes clear, the economic activity is generating wider benefits, creating a swath of ancillary services, including camel brokers, private veterinarians and milk sellers, who are usually women.
But not everyone is benefiting from the boom. Few have large herds of cattle, camels, goats and sheep and can employ people to herd, hire transport and negotiate with traders, border officials or tax agents.
Poor people, without access to livestock, land or employment, lose out. In times of conflict or drought – as when both combined to lethal effect in 2011 – some pastoralists fall into destitution, fleeing the area or becoming dependent on aid in refugee camps such as Dadaab in northern Kenya.
Ian Scoones, a fellow at the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex and co-editor of the book, says one pessimistic scenario is a winner-takes-all situation with commercialisation and exports for a wealthy few and large numbers of former pastoralists sinking into poverty.
The more optimistic outcome is the growth of broad commercialisation, with herders engaging in the myriad businesses that have grown up around livestock.

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Discussion in 'Detailing & Cleaning' started by jjazzza, Wednesday 8th May, 2013.
can anyone recommend a good tyre dressing
I use Autosmart Highstyle all the time.
Meguires gel for me.
In the Meguiares camp also, tyre gel easy to put on, looks good and lasts, well, i think so anyway!!!
Always use meguiars tyre dressing gel for both my Honda so far
Autoglym vinyl and rubber.
Another Maguires endurence fan. Only recommendation don't drive with the tyres still wet as will spray onto car (even if you wipe surplus) Leave an hour at least.
Blackfire Total Eclipse Tyre Gel for me .it is a thick water-based gel engineered from a new group of super-polymers that have been fortified with Polycharger technology. It contains no butyls, alcohols or petroleum distillates of any kind, meaning that it will not degrade your tyres in any way, even when used on a regular basis. The viscosity of the gel enables precise application and minimises the risk of sling being thrown onto adjacent body panels. Treated tyres will retain a rich satin black finish that will last wash after wash for many weeks at a time.
Another vote for the Meguiars from me.
^^Not heard of this one, but will investigate as my Megs is nearly all gone...always good to get a recommendation and try something new.
Its good stuff but only apply a little, too much and it can give that super shiny look which I hate.I just like the fresh rubber look with low to minimal gloss.
I know exactly what you mean regarding spray on the body panels. I take my taxi to a hand car wash place and they always use the tyre shine (and i always forget to ask them not to ) and before i know it the front doors and back bumper are dirty.
Silicone based solution do splatter but you can limit the spread by using less but then you don't get the shine of effect you want.
My advice don't use liquid silicone based product use a gel like blackfire and others.. you need to have OCD to go to such lengths thou
One that I find gives a lovely matt "natural" finish on tyres is Swissvax "Pneu." I also use it to good effect on plastic wheel arch liners. Quick and easy with good results.
Expensive...but no splatter!
Autoglym instant tyre dressing is excellent - spray on and walk away. Dries to nice black but not overly glossy tyres. Great for plastic trim and engine bays too
When I was in Ireland recently (from home in France) I bought a big bottle of black and tyre cleaner called 'Astonish' in a cheapy shop. It works very well.
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Ribeye Steak Recipe! Learn How To Cook RIBEYE Steak! Make the BEST, Perfect Grilled RIB EYE Steaks! Cook Perfect Steak on the Grill, Gas or Charcoal. Grill thick-cut Rib Steaks, also known as bone-in Ribeye Steaks, Cowboy Steaks, Prime Rib Steaks, Scotch Fillets or Rib Eye. Some even call them Delmonico Steaks. Rib Eye Steaks are very easy to prepare and watching this video demonstration will show you how to cook steak at home on a grill, just like Gordon Ramsay! Whether you want your steak rare, medium rare or well done, this simple technique will give you the results you want. You don't have to be a chef to cook the perfect steak or make an incredible meal!
The Rib-Eye steak is characterized by its excellent fat marbling, making it very flavorful, tender and juicy. A true rib eye steak comes from the 6th through 12th ribs of the animal. The steak is best grilled and after your first bite will send you on a Cowboy Steak high; eyes closed, head tilted, body relaxed and your soul speaking out softly with a joyous, mmmm. Trust me! You will not forget this moment! In fact, you will not be able to stop thinking about it! You have to try this steak at least once in your life! I think it just about covers Easy, Enjoyable and Delicious!
If you plan on cooking these steaks for a party, then buy one of these ribeyes and grill it in advance to test out the cooking time. It's a dirty job, but somebody has to do it! Serve these bad boys with my delicious Mushroom Sauce, Caesar Salad, Loaded Baked Potato Casserole or Twice Baked Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus! Then top that delicious rib eye steak dinner off with my New York Style Cheesecake or for something more simple my Mini Cheesecakes or Old Fashioned Coffee Cake for an over the top meal that will beat any restaurant steak dinner for flavor and price! These grilled steaks are perfect for a special occasion or if you just want to treat yourself special! I hope you enjoy this easy Rib Eye Steak Recipe! Di 😉
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- Rib Eye Steaks – bone-in (This cut of beef is also known as Rib Steaks, Cowboy Steaks, Scotch Filets, Prime Rib Steaks, or Ribeye Steaks) about 2 inches thick (24 ounces) rinsed and patted dry.
- Olive oil or canola oil
- Kosher salt or course sea salt, such as Fleur de Sel (table salt is not recommended)
- Freshly ground pepper
- Gas Grill or Charcoal Grill
- Instant read thermometer
- Notes:
- 1) Room temperature meat is very important, as you want the meat to cook evenly. It must also be dry before you begin to prepare it. If the meat is frozen, move it into the fridge to defrost the day before cooking and then proceed as directed.
- 2) Preheating the grill is very important, as the steak must get a proper sear to lock in the juices. For gas grills, preheat the grill for 10-15 minutes before cooking (about 600 degrees F). For charcoal grills, heat coals until they become red hot and begin to form ash.
- 3) The cooking time for this recipe is based on using an infrared gas grill, which was preheated to about 600 degrees F. The steak was a 2 inch thick, 24 ounce, bone-in rib eye steak that was cooked about medium rare (about 125 degrees F internal temperature). Grilling time will vary according to the thickness of the steak and desired level of doneness. If you have multiple steaks to grill, be sure to leave several inches between the steaks to allow for even cooking. I would also suggest doing a test run with just one steak. These are pretty pricy, so better to be safe than sorry.
- Brush or rub the meat with olive oil on both sides
- Season top and bottom of the meat with a layer of the kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. The meat is thick, so be generous. Set the meat aside and allow it to come to room temperature for about 1 hour or more for thicker steaks.
- Preheat grill to high heat.
- Place the meat onto the grill using tongs. Do not pierce the meat with a fork or knife. Close the lid and cook the meat for about 6 minutes or until the bottom has browned and the meat has cooked about 1/4 of the way up. This side will be your presentation side: the side the faces up on the plate. If it's browning too quickly or burning, turn the heat down a bit or move the steak to a cooler part of the grill.
- Turn the meat over and cook for another 6 minutes.
- Once the meat is seared on both sides, check for doneness, by pressing the meat with your index finger. Refer to the video. An instant-read thermometer can also be used. Do not cut the meat to check for doneness, as all of the juices out. Insert the thermometer into the side of the meat at its center. Be sure it goes straight in and no more than half way. You want to check the center for doneness, but if you push too hard it will be out the other side.
- Allow the meat to rest when it's about 5-10 degrees lower than your desired doneness temperature. The meat will continue to cook, so if you remove it from the grill at the temperature you want to end up with, it will be over cooked.
- Remove meat from grill using tongs. Piercing the meat with a fork to remove will cause the juices to escape, which will leave you with a dryer piece of meat. Don't do it! These are not cheap and those juices are flavor! Allow the meat rest for about 5 minutes before cutting. Recipe by: Diane Kometa
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Love Nature 4K Exhibition lets public come face-to-face with sights and sounds of most endangered animals
Renowned digital artist Kelly Richardson has created a new, hyper-real exhibition that puts the public face-to-face with the world's most endangered animals. The immersive and provocative installation highlights the plight of those animals as most at risk of being lost in a generation.
The free 'Closer to Nature' public exhibition, commissioned by LOVE NATURE a new 'Netflix for nature lovers' on-demand wildlife channel celebrates the beauty of these near-extinct animals. Using 4K (Ultra-HD) content, the installation transports viewers via sight and sound into their natural environment in an experience that is as close to nature as physically being there in person.
As well as stunning footage of the ten endangered animals, viewers can experience a poignant one-minute 'animal' silence as one-by-one each animal disappears from its landscape (and screen), giving a glimpse into a future world where these creatures and their distinctive sounds no longer exist.
The 10 most endangered animals featured in the exhibition are all listed as priority species by WWF International:
- Polar Bear
- Gorilla
- White Rhino
- Asian fresh water turtle
- African Elephant
- Bonobo
- Snow Leopard
- Red Panda
- Orangutan
- Reef Shark
Kelly Richardson, artist, comments: "Being given access to such rich, 4K wildlife footage has enabled me to create a truly immersive and provocative piece of work, that transports the viewer closer to nature and forces them to confront the threat these incredible animals face. It is so important we do everything we can to raise awareness of their plight and protect natural environments so endangered animals like these do not become lost forever."
Jo Parkinson, MD of LOVE NATURE comments: "We are on a mission to bring audiences closer to the beauty and wonder of the natural world, sharing awe-inspiring stories and shining a light on the fight for survival in ever-changing environments. This exhibition is a stunning and powerful way to remind people why it's so important we all do our bit towards protecting the planet."
We attended the press launch and were absolutely blown away by the exhibition. If you love nature and animals, and you can make it into London this weekend, this FREE pop-up exhibition is unmissable.
What: 'Closer to Nature' public exhibition by Kelly Richardson
Where: 133 Shoreditch Gallery in London, 133 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 7DG
When: Now until Sunday 9th April.
LOVE NATURE is a new subscription video on-demand app that immerses viewers in the beauty and wonder of the natural world through exceptional, 4K quality wildlife and nature series. LOVE NATURE is dedicated to raising awareness about global environmental issues and through a content partnership with World Wildlife Fund International, helping towards protecting wildlife and animal habitats worldwide.
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Paulinho will sign for Tottenham after the Corinthians midfielder agreed to a £17million move to North London.
Inter Milan had rivalled Spurs for the Brazil international's signature but he opted for the better terms on offer at White Hart Lane and will hook up with the club after the Confederations Cup.
Having won the Copa Libertadores - South America's Champions League - and the Club World Championship with the Sao Paulo club, the energetic midfielder was keen to move on and test himself in Europe.
Spurs will now turn their attentions to securing AT LEAST one centre-forward as they look to strengthen their frontline.
David Villa is thought to prefer a move to Andre Villas-Boas' side but is also interested in the project put forward to his agent Victor Onate by Fiorentina.
The North London club are confident that Real Madrid's pursuit of Gareth Bale will cool if the Blancos can secure the signing of Malaga starlet Isco, and are close to selling Cameroon left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto.
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Looking for information about and relatives of World War 1 soldier Sherman Holt. He was from Omaha, Gallatin county, Illinois and is buried in Flanders Field Cemetery in Belgium. He wasborn in Omaha on September 2, 1892 and was killed in action November 1, 1918 –ten days before the end of the war. His father's name was Soliman.
Purpose: writing a book about those forgotten WW1 soldiers in Flanders Field
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Barry Richards critical of dedication of Pakistan team
Richards, currently in Pakistan as a consultant to the team, made these comments after interacting with the team at practice at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Richards is in Pakistan for a week to pass on tips to the team which is in a preparatory camp for the Asia Cup.
Richards attributed Pakistan's loss to India in the recent home series to a lack of competitive spirit in its players."The home team was unlucky that it could not win the closely fought series, but the defeat could be attributed to lack of competitive spirit in the cricketers," he was quoted as saying in The Dawn. It is competitive spirit, which has made Australia the number one team in the world, said Richards.


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Transfer news: Arsene Wenger rubbishes reports of Arsenal interest in Mario Balotelli
Last Updated: 26/06/14 12:46pm
Arsene Wenger has sought to distance Arsenal from reports suggesting that a move for AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli is close.
Wenger is ready to dip into the transfer market this summer for a new frontman, with Olivier Giroud shouldering too much responsibility at Emirates Stadium in 2013/14.
Balotelli has been billed as a top target, with the Italy international forming part of an underachieving Milan squad that will be without European football next season.
He is now expected to be snapped up by a club that can offer a UEFA Champions League stage on which to perform, and Arsenal fall into that category.
Wenger has, however, played down talk of an imminent approach for the former Manchester City forward, branding the story 'pure invention'.
The Frenchman told beIN Sport: "We cannot believe absolutely everything that is on the internet or in the papers.
"Sometimes it is created by agents or by press who need news. But in this case, it's not true."
While Arsenal are claiming to hold no interest in Balotelli, Milan have conceded that a big-money approach could see them part with the talented 23-year-old.
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Lunarchia: That Strange World Beneath the Moon's Crust
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Extension & Replacement with Floating Wharf
On the 3 March 2015, Gosford City Council granted consent to Killcare Marina to extend the jetty and increase the number of berths by 6. On the 19 August 2015, Gosford City Council amended the consent to allow installation of a floating wharf.
In February 2017 we have completed the upgrade and expansion of the facility. We would like to express our warmest gratitude and appreciation for your support, time and effort to help us to succeed, and also provide you with some information about the development.
Killcare Marina is seeking expressions of interest from customers who may be interested in special long-term berthing arrangement.
Project Brief
The proposed works included:
- Installation of Floating extension to the existing jetty for a distance of ~33 meters;
- Demolition of the section of the jetty for a distance of ~48 meters;
- Installation of Floating replacement to the existing jetty.
- Upgrade and installation of the Wharf systems (power, lighting, firefighting equipment and water).
Floating Wharf
Marinas can essentially be constructed in one of two ways: fixed or floating.
Consistent with modern practice in tidal areas a floating structure for the marina berths was considered as the preferred option. This is consistent with the management objectives contained within Brisbane Water Plan of Management.
- The ~78 m of floating walkway (~3m extra wide) and finger pontoons (~0.9 m wide) were designed in accordance with AS3962-2001 Guidelines for Design of Marinas (AS3962) and the Engineering Standards and Guidelines for Maritime Structures by NSW Maritime Authority.
- The floating marina is restrained in place by vertical pylons.
- The wharf pylons are HPE cased steel industrial pylons; pylons in the middle of double berths are HPE cased steel pylons as well. Pylons in the middle of double berth have sliding fixtures for berth ropes installed to allow sufficient vertical movement of the ropes with the tide.
- Access to the walkway from the jetty and from the barge is provided by the 2 gangway access ramps, made of aluminum frame and plates.
- The floating wharf has substantially less visual impact than the replaced jetty.
Please, refer to the enclosed Berths Plan diagram.
Wharf Systems
- We have completely replaced / modified the electrical power supply system.
- We have installed service pedestals to supply water and individually metered power to all berths. The connection is secured.
Wharf Lighting
The old jetty lighting was designed and constructed in 1965 and comprised of the 2.5 m lighting poles.
Consistent with modern practice, we replaced the old lighting in the area of the walkway with minimal and energy efficient lighting, sufficient to provide for safe pedestrian access to berths and for safe navigation in and out of the facility.
The new lighting is located in a manner that minimises light emission from the floating wharf, makes navigation safe and does not interfere with neighborhood amenity when viewed from Brisbane Water, any adjoining public land and from adjoining residences.
Swing Moorings Affected
There were three of our swing moorings (SM-01, SM-02, SM-03) which were affected and were relocated.
Berth Plan
All the berths became
- Wider. Navigating vessels in and out became much easier;
- Further out into deeper water;
- Accessible from the walkway, which has a 0.4 m freeboard (pontoon height above water surface), providing easier and safer access including improved access for the disabled;
- Equipped with a dedicated set of cleats. Mooring ropes setup became more precise, as there is no longer need to allow for tide level changes. Ropes became generally shorter;
- Serviced by an individually metered and secured power point from the nearest utility pedestal. Water tap is located on the pedestal.
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"Most of the forest cut to feed the boilers of the stampmills at the mines"
Gold Stamp Mills at Terraville, Dakota (1888) - Credit: John C. H. Grabill Collection
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A typical stamp mill could consumer 12 cords of wood per day, equivalent to about one large-diameter tree per day. Over a period of three years, wood consumption may have been around 1,000 trees, a few hectares of forest.
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I stuck to olive greens in the Hourglass quilt but tossed everything into my Forest Bricks and they all worked together!
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I used the same group of scraps for the 16 patch and pinwheels…
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Complexity and the Economy
Implications for Economic Policy
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Chapter 2: Individual and Aggregate Behaviour: Of Ants and Men
Alan Kirman
Alan Kirman Major advances in science often consist in discovering how macroscale phenomena reduce to their microscale constituents. These latter are often counterintuitive conceptually, invisible observationally, and troublesome experimentally. Knowledge of the molecular and cellular levels is essential, but on its own it is not enough, rich and thorough though it be. Complex effects, such as representing visual motion, are the outcome of the dynamics of neural networks. This means that while network properties are dependent on the properties of the neurons in the network, they are nevertheless not identical to cellular properties, nor to simple combinations of cellular properties. Interaction of neurons in networks is required for complex effects, but it is dynamical, not a simple wind-up doll affair. (Churchland and Sejnowski 1995) INTRODUCTION There are two competing views of how the economy works. One of these is mathematically rigorous and internally consistent. It gives us a framework within which we can build models and prove results and is clearly the dominant paradigm at the moment. Its disadvantages are that it does not have testable assumptions, is poor at predicting and simply does not seem very realistic. The other view is far from being complete, often involves borrowing techniques from other disciplines in an ad hoc way, and does not, in general, yield elegant theorems. However it provides a more realistic view of the economy and offers the promise of being testable against empirical data. The first view focuses on the existence of efficient states of the economy....
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Artists in the Black at City of Wagga Wagga
Are you using or creating Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artwork, stories or language? This workshop explores the legal and cultural issues around protecting and respecting culture and heritage as well as a session on copyright and moral rights and a breakdown of Artists in the Black's services and how they can help you. This workshop is for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artists, creative and cultural workers as well as non-Indigenous participants who wish to work with ICIP.
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Today the market is crowded with global manufacturers of laptops and a wide variety of models on them, so that anyone can find themselves required to taste, design and price.
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to intelligently choose a laptop, as well as any other equipment, the buyer is, first of all, to decide for what purpose it will serve.If you work, access the Internet, send and receive mail, one is supposed to power a laptop.Plan to play on a laptop, you should pick up more horsepower equipment.
determined for laptops are the size, weight and battery capacity.After these settings, you should decide to go to be in the hardware store.Better - directly to the producer himself.
prefer quality and want to have a stable running, durable laptop, choose among models of Asus, which includes a large "four" world producers (together with Lenovo, Sony, Samsung).Surely a laptop from Asus proves to be reliable and indispensable in the work, as well as leisure activities.This is the best option in terms of the manufacture a
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A good choice is also a laptop from Samsung - the manufacturer included a large "four".This notebook with a long warranty period and high-quality assembly.In their favor is also a large number of service centers in Russia.It is necessary to pay attention to the model Samsung Chronos 700Z7C (NP-700Z7C-S01RU), which will become the universal choice for a wide variety of applications.
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If you look for a cheap option, and the requirements of the minimum requirements, then pay attention to the laptop Acer.This is a fairly well-known brand that is on the computer market for a long time.The Acer should be taken if there is no money on the Asus and the issue price is primary.Sometimes manufacturers Acer notebook save and put Windows Vista on a 1 gigabyte memory.It subsequently fraught with uneasiness.Although Acer, like Asus, manufactures notebooks for other manufacturers.We can not say that Acer has always been a thirst for innovation, because the model of their notebook relevant.Pleases and design.A popular example, Acer Aspire 5750G-2678G1TMnkk.
inferior to the first three laptops Dell, which are able to attract more price than quality.Buying too cheap laptop, remember that then probably have to spend on repairs and maintenance, which often cost almost half more than the initial cost of the laptop.Although from Dell, for example, always stylish design.There are thin notebook models that look presentable rather than, for example, with a powerful Acer.
So before you buy a laptop, decide for what purpose it should serve you as well as how much money you are willing to spend to buy it.Do not forget that the "miser pays twice."


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If you ask someone to name a feminist poet, more than likely the answer will be either Maya Angelou or Emily Dickinson. Both of these women hold a level of badassery, but other female poets deserve recognition as well. Growing up, I remember hearing about the same poets over and over again. In school, we spent a day on female poets as opposed to weeks on male poets, and I always wondered, aren't there more awesome female writers? It wasn't until I went to an all women's college and majored in English Literature that I discovered how many amazing female poets there are in the world.
The list below pays homage to some amazing, kick ass feminist poets. It isn't, by any means all the female poets, but a select few of my personal favorites.
Gwendolyn Brooks:
Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) was an American poet and teacher who was the first black (she preferred black over African-American) person to win the Pulitzer Prize.
Brooks was born on June 7, 1917 in Topeka, Kansas, but her family moved to Chicago, IL when she was six years old. She has been quoted as saying that Chicago was always her home. Brooks began writing and publishing as a teenager. By the age of sixteen, Brooks had published around 75 poems! Moreover, Brooks never went to college since she deemed it unnecessary for her: "I am not a scholar, I'm just a writer who loves to write and will always write." Instead, Brooks worked as a typist while writing. Brooks eventually achieved national fame for her first work A Street in Bronzeville in 1945 and she won the Pulitzer in 1950 for her second collection of poetry, Annie Allen.
Brooks is known for writing about Chicago and also for writing about the social issues black women faced. Brooks wrote about the neighborhoods in Chicago that were silenced: the urban poor areas. Furthermore, Annie Allen focused on the life experiences of a young Black girl who grows up in Chicago. The collection looked at gender injustice, class injustice, and other various urban hardships. Both of these works are a great place for people to jump in and discover Brooks for the first time, and most of her poems are on the Poetry Foundation website.
Brooks is on the badass meter because she told the truth about what urban people of color faced in Chicago. Not to mention, it takes a true badass to have published around 75 poems by age sixteen.
Kishwar Naheed:
Kishwar Naheed (1940) is a feminist Urdu poet from Pakistan who has written several poetry books earning her the Sitarae-lmtiaz award for her contribution to Urdu literature. Naheed is best known for her passion in women's education.
Kishwar Naheed was born in 1940 in India, but moved to Pakistan with her family after the partition in 1949. During her childhood, she fought for her right to education resulting in her studying at home for her high school diploma. After high school, Naheed went on to obtain a Master of Arts in Economics from Punjab University. From there Naheed has held several major positions, including but not limited to: the general director of Pakistan National Council of the Arts, the editor of Maha New, a literature magazine, and the founder of the Hawwa organization. The Hawwa organization's purpose is to support women who do not have an independent source of income.
Naheed has six incredible works of poetry. Her first work Lab-I-goya was published in 1968. In addition to that, Naheed writes poetry for children. Naheed's most famous and, in my opinion, most badass work is her poem "We Sinful Women." This poem in particular speaks to Naheed's feminism. A copy of this poem in English and in the traditional language is in the book titled We Sinful Women: Contemporary Urdu Feminist Poetry by Rukhsana Ahmad.
Obviously Naheed is exemplary for many reasons: fighting her way to education, setting up an organization to help women, and so on. But, for me, she's especially admirable for calling out British imperialism and white British colonialists themselves in her poetry!
Mitsuye Yamada
Mitsuye Yamada (1923) is a badass Japanese-American poet, feminist, essayist, activist, editor, and a former professor.
Yamada was born in Fukuoka, Japan, but moved with her family to Seattle, Washington in 1926. Yamda spent most of her childhood in Seattle until after the Second World War when her father was arrested for espionage. From there, Yamada and her family were moved to the Minidoka War Relocation Center in Idaho. Yamada attended the University of Cincinnati, yet earned her BA from New York University. Yamada also went on to get her MA from the University of Chicago. She also has been a professor of English at Cypress College in Seattle, Washington.
Yamada is an activist for women's rights and her poetry showcases her experience of internment. Her first collection Camp Notes and Other Poems, published in 1976, demonstrates the racism she and her family faced while also recognizing the sexism that Asian women have faced. A favorite work of mine is Desert Run: Poems and Stories published in 1988. In this work we return to her time in the internment camp where she takes more of feminist approach than in her previous work on this topic. I highly recommend checking out any and all of her works!
Yamada is also the founder of Multicultural Women Writers of Orange County and is featured in a documentary titled Mitsuye and Nellie: Asian American Poets. This badass lady wrote and spoke about the racism and sexism Asian women endured and continue to endure today.
Carol Ann Duffy
Carol Ann Duffy (1955) is a Scottish poet and playwright. What's totally badass about her is that she is the first Scottish person, the first lesbian woman, the first woman, and the first mother to ever have been appointed Britan's Poet Laureate (2009). In a nutshell, her work focuses on systems of oppression and in making her poetry accessible.
Duffy was born in the poor part of Glasgow. It is noted that she was an early reader, and she had wanted to be a writer. Duffy wrote her first poem at the age of 11 and had her first poem published at the age of 15. From there Duffy went on to the University of Liverpool to obtain a BA in Philosophy. Duffy has worked as a poet critic for The Guardian. Her plays have been performed at Liverpool Playhouse. She was editor of Ambit and the creative director of the Writing school at Manchester Metropolitan University.
What's even more impressive were her first couple of poems she wrote as poet laureate. Duffy, not afraid to speak the truth, wrote poems like "The Twelve Days of Christmas" which spoke about climate change, the banking crisis, and the war in Afghanistan. In fact, her first poem as poet laureate was a sonnet discussing the British parliament expense scandal. Duffy also wrote "Vigil" a poem dedicated to the memory of LGBTQ people who had lost their lives to HIV/AIDS.
Duffy also makes sure her poetry is accessible. Her style is to work with every day language and experience but to add in fantasy. Duffy's own words on her poetry are: "Like the sand and the oyster, it's a creative irritant. In each poem, I'm trying to reveal a truth, so it can't have a fictional beginning." Duffy's poetry is well known in British schools as part of the curriculum.
Qiu Jin
Qiu Jin. Qiu Jin was a Chinese feminist revolutionary and writer who is considered a national heroine in China. Her badass nickname is the Female Knight of Mirror Lake.
Qiu Jin's story begins with her becoming involved politically during an unhappy marriage. Jin became involved with the Triads, a group who advocated for the destruction of the Qing dynasty and a restoration of the Han Chinese government. In 1903, Jin left her two children behind to travel to Japan to study. Jin was known during her school time as one who wore Western male clothing and for her ideologies. Jin also became a part of the anti-Qing society which joined together with other anti-Qing groups to form the Tongmenghui. Later on, sparked by a belief that women held a better future with a government based on Western ideologies, Jin joined with her cousin Xu Xilin and they worked together to unite secret revolutionary groups. Jin spoke about her belief that women should have the freedom to marry who they choose and women shouldn't have to bind their feet. Jin not only wrote about these things but acted on them as well. She founded a radical women's journal and became principal of a school for secretly training revolutionaries. In 1906, Jin was arrested after her cousin's confession and execution resulting in her torture and beheading. At the time, she was immediately recognized by fellow revolutionaries as a martyr and a heroine. She became the symbol of independence for women in China.
Not only are Qiu Jin's actions full of badass, so are her writings. Her poetry and essays are often overlooked, but when read, her poetry can speak to one's soul. Her essay titled "A Respectful Proclamation to China's 200 Million Women Comrades" discussed the problems of bound feet and the restriction of marriage on women. Her poems speak of nationality and femininity. For more information on Qiu Jin, I suggest reading Ch'iu Chin: A Chinese Heroine by Lionel Giles. Or you can check out the movies made about her life Qiu Jin (1983) or Jing Xiong Nüxia Qiu Jin (The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake, 2011).
I know I said I would discuss five badass female poets, but I couldn't help but add in a little blurb about one of my favorite poets of all time!
Hilda Doolittle (1886-1961) was a Bisexual American poet, novelist, and memoirist who published under the pen name H.D. What makes her a badass is the fact that she was completely open about her sexuality, wrote about exploring sexuality, and incorporated many feminist and queer tones to her work. She also challenged Freud during her time as his patient! Interested in women's mythology? Check out her poem Helen in Egypt which is part of a trilogy!


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While she gave the Filmfares a miss much to our disappointment, Kangana made an appearance the day after at the Signature Derby race wearing a Dolce & Gabbana look. Pairing the floral top/beige skirt with a black fascinator, she finished the look off with light pink pumps.
I wish the skirt was just a few inches shorter but overall, there was a sweet disposition about this look which made it very likeable.
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In Gujarat you will discover centuries of history as spanning the geological core of the earth onto a fascinatingly vibrant future. Gujarat is unique in its geological and topographical landscape. From volcanic outpourings through bedrock to fossil fields of indegenous dinosaurs, from the art of the neolithic cave painter to the stone masterpieces of a series of civilized architecture. Gujarat has it all.
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Day 01 : Bhuj
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Aina Mahal
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Sunday, 1 October 2017
Most news sources now say that the murderer killed two women. There is an eye witness account reported in The Telegraph
One of the women killed had her throat cut and the other was stabbed, a police source said.
Dominique, a tearful witness, described how the attacker grabbed one of his victims from behind and slit her throat. "She couldn't have seen a thing," she told CNews television.
"She was lying in a poll blood as I ran away," she said. "I heard two shots fired. It must have been the soldiers."
A police source said it was probably a "terrorist attack" and anti-terrorism prosecutors have taken charge of the investigation. After reviewing CCTV footage of the attack, the authorities decided to treat it as a terrorist incident. An interior ministry spokesman said: "Anti-terrorist prosecutors have opened an investigation and the terrorist theory is the most likely."
A police source said the assailant was armed with "at least two knives". After attacking the women, he lunged at soldiers patrolling the station, who opened fire. He died a few minutes later.
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February 22, 2016 at 2:04 pm #38054
Please refer to this thread. I would have thought the notifications in the footer of every page, at the top of the recommendations page and throughout the review would draw your attention to it. Much better returns policy than the place you were looking at, better prices for some of the products and you can actually support the website.February 22, 2016 at 2:07 pm #38055
Thank, will do through your Amazon links, I buy a lot on Amazon anyway so its preferredFebruary 22, 2016 at 2:09 pm #38056March 3, 2016 at 9:31 pm #38140
I have searched the forums and haven't exactly come up with the answer to this question. I apologize if I have missed something.
Quick overview of what I am looking for.
– Under $200 US
– 23-24 in
– Good for gaming (not exacting blazing TN response times, I much prefer vivid colors. Still would like to avoid ghosting or laggyness)
– 1920 x 1080
– Not super glossy just so I don't have to worry too much about lighting (semi-gloss is ideal, matte is ok)
I have used an ASUS VS239H-P 23 and honestly found it underwhelming despite all the positive reviews on amazon. The colors seemed over saturated in some and dull in other areas. It could be just a bias from coming from a dull TN panel though as the effects diminished with continued use.
Based on the recommend section on the site it seems like these two monitors fit my criteria above
– HP 27xw (Or rather the 23xw in my case)
– S24D390HL (Current recommendation is for the S24E390HL but that falls over $200 for me…figure the S23D is similar)
What is the difference between these two? They seem pretty much the same unless I am missing something. Also could anyone offer any comparison to the ASUS VS239H-P if possible.
thank you!March 3, 2016 at 9:52 pm #38144
Hi TalonFyr and welcome,
I've put your post here as I like to fill up existing threads and I think it would be a useful addition to this one. The HP 23xw is not like a 23″ version of the 27xw featured in the recommendations section in that it uses a regular matte screen surface. The 'low-haze' (essentially glossy, but not with qutie the same reflectiveness) screen surface is one of the key factors that sets the 25xw and 27xw aside from many models.
The Samsung S24D390HL performs very similarly to the 'E' model, as noted in the reviews. The stand is slightly sturdier, design different (thinner bezels etc.) and there is a JOG button for OSD control on the newer model. I prefer these to competing IPS models like the HP 23xw because the screen surface is somewhat 'lighter' and less grainy. The pixel overdrive is also very well optimised (can't compare to the HP 23xw as I haven't tested it) and image setup nice with just a few basic tweaks. They will also run comfortably at 72 – 75Hz, if you like to get a bit more out of them.
The VS239H uses an older IPS panel than the new AH-IPS (and AD-PLS) ones. Compared to the Samsung it is weaker in many respects. It has a significantly grainier screen surface, inferior colour gamut, significantly worse gamma tracking and responsiveness. It also lacks the flicker-free backlight. So it would be an upgrade in many respects over the ASUS.March 4, 2016 at 12:12 am #38150
PCM2 you have no idea how much easier you made this! Super clear and informative. Thanks for taking the time to detail out the details of each panel. You're the best!March 14, 2016 at 8:16 am #38508
Hello there!
A couple months ago, I emailed PCM for advice on monitors (duh), and I finally hit the nail and got myself 2 Samsung S24E390HL. I am overall fairly happy with the displays, but backlight bleed bothers me quite a bit (picture of both displays: http://i.imgur.com/nzTr0wX.jpg
Now it isn't that bad, as in most cases, I don't notice it. But when I play dark games/movies (Amnesia: the Dark Descent for instance), it can get… distracting.
Now to the point: should I just return them and try to get something better? Is it worth the trouble? I am afraid I won't get anything better, if not worse…
Thanks in advance!March 14, 2016 at 8:19 am #38513
Well it's good to hear you're happy with the monitor, aside from the backlight bleed. The images look quite over-exposed so I'm guessing it doesn't look quite as intense to the eye. And I'm assuming you're using a reasonable brightness level?
You're right to be skeptical of the benefits of returning the monitors. There are ones out there that are better in that regard, some that are similar and some that are worse. Unfortunately this is the same situation with comparable IPS models as well. So it wouldn't really be worth jumping ship to a different model nor would it necessarily be worth plumping for a replacement. Unless it really bothers you during normal use and you're patient and willing to perhaps go through multiple units before finding something better.March 14, 2016 at 8:47 am #38514
Yeah I took the picture with my phone, so the quality really isn't there…
Brightness is at 50%.
And by "getting something better" I meant get a replacement and try to get less backlight bleed with the same model. But ultimately that is probably something I can live with, I just need to focus a bit less on it 😛
I think it got me really bothered because of what I was playing. I played some Overwatch, and between matches, the game goes to a black screen for a couple seconds. So I went into this circle of "forget the bleeding, get reminded of the bleeding" and I guess that worked me out….
Here's something else to consider: it only bothers me on the main display, the one I play games/movies on, since the other is mostly on a web page or just off while I do that. So I was thinking of maybe try to get a replacement for the worst one. I don't know…
Anyway, thanks again for the advice!March 14, 2016 at 8:54 am #38515
Trying to get the worst offender (or one you notice – when gaming in those dark scenes) replaced could be an idea. I'd say there are more out there that are the same or a bit better than your unit than those that are worse. It's still a bit of a gamble either way, but I suppose if you're looking it like that you're more likely to get something similar or better than something worse.March 16, 2016 at 2:08 pm #38520
Hi guys,
first of all congrats for the site, it is very helpful. I just bought a Samsung S27E390H because it was recommended here and it seems pretty good for the price, and it arrived to my house yesterday. I was really worried about backlight bleeding because I know quality control is always bad even on high profile products… this is what it is. I took the picture in a fully dark room with brightness set to max, sure the phone camera make it seems worse than it really is but it seems anyway pretty bad to me:
You can see it's bleeding from all the 4 corners, and in the bottom left corner is pretty bad you can really see the light comes out of the bezel while the other three corners are at least tollerable.
Do you think I have to live with that (in the end is a 200 bucks monitor, it's not professional, but anyway…) and it's pretty common or it's better to try to change it or take a refund for this?
I was thinking about this monitor and the HP 27wx and I'm just start to thinking I made the wrong choice.
Thank you very much for your help!
ByeMarch 16, 2016 at 2:10 pm #38523
Hi sssavio,
I'm sorry to hear about the issue, but unfortunately this is the reality of modern LCDs and is particularly prevelant amongst affordable IPS-types. See my replies above to GrumpyEtha as this situation is exactly the same.
I would also advise taking the photographs from a central viewing position and moving >1.8m back from the monitor to ensure you are capturing backlight bleed and not PLS glow. It looks like you're capturing a bit of both in your images.March 16, 2016 at 2:17 pm #38524
Yeah I know I was prepared to go through these things, sorry for the new thread I did not find the post above. Fact is I saw the picture on your review of the same model and it was like pretty much backlight-bleed free so I tried…
Other than this the monitor is really awesome with great colors and contrast and really good responsiveness so it's not that bad in the end.April 14, 2016 at 8:20 am #38663
I could really use a recommendation for a 23-24" IPS monitor in the 150Euro price zone.
I tried with a VA – Benq GW2470H but I couldn't get along with it. I can't say I had problems with it in games (the most use my monitor will get beside movies and browsing) but I couldn't get it to 'behave' the way I like for browsing/office use.
Now I'm considering AOC I2369VM (I understand from your reviews that is better than the i2476VWM). I have the I2269VM at work and it feels ok.
Another one would be LG 23MP47HQ-P (in the online shops from my country I also found it with the name LG 23MP47HQ, not really sure that these the same?).
At the top of my price range there is LG 24MP57VQ-P. The 23″ one seem to be out of stock for most sellers. Is this one worth the effort over the i2369VM?
Are there any other monitors worth considering?
ThanksApril 14, 2016 at 8:25 am #38674
The AOC I2369VM is a very good little monitor and certainly better than the I2476VWM (similar to the I2276VWM as you correctly identified). The only potential issue with the AOC for your uses and why I generally don't actively recommend it any more is that it does not have a flicker-free backlight. If you've used the I2269VM and found it alright then it might not be an issue worth worrying about. The LG models do offer flicker-free backlights, but I haven't tested them so can't say any more on them unfortunately.
What was it about the GW2470H that you didn't get on with (or it didn't 'behave' as you like)? Was it just a general unbalanced look to the image? From feedback I've received it does take a lot of tweaking – the white point for one thing is usually way off target and the gamma is usually best set to one of the other modes as well.
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