Just Education Podcast: Mentorships in Education

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

  1. 17/10/2023

    Super Heroes Don't Always Wear Capes-what is justice, really?

    Tom Synan, Police Chief in the Cincinnati, Ohio, metropolitan area, is trying to change the approach when working with addiction.  Follow him through his insightful journey and his innovative, data driven approach to working with addicts.  Listen to him speak about his meeting in DC with Homeland Security; his involvement with President Clinton and his Foundation, his community development around engagement, his creation of the Hampden Country Addiction Response Coalition and his own Podcast: Hard Corners.  BIO: I am a Marine Corps Veteran, where I served as an infantryman and weapons armorer for the 3/8th Marines Weapons Company (everything from M-16's, handguns, 81mm mortars, .50 cal, M60, M249 machine guns, Mark 19 and various high tech accessories).  I have over 20 years law enforcement experience and hold the position as Police Chief for the Newtown Police Department. I am a Certified Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Semi-Auto Handgun Firearms Instructor & Re-Qual Instructor. I have been serving on the Hamilton County Regional SWAT Team for 7 years and hold the position of Team Leader for Tactical Team #3. I am responsible for the Operational Planning and Execution of risk SWAT Ops. Along with leadership and training of the Tactical Team. I have attended Tactical team Leader School presented by the Ohio Tactical Officers Association. I am a testing member (test SWAT equipment and gear) for the National Tactical Officers Association. Certified/Qualified in the FBI 1911 Transition Course (course that all agents must pass to be on FBI SWAT and put on by FBI Swat Operations Unit).  I have a great deal of actual high risk operation experience such as high risk search warrants, hostage, barricade, suicidal incidents. I have trained, trained with and been trained by some of the top SWAT Operators/Military Operators in the country. I am a paid firearms expert for a ballistics company. Work with CCW courses. Developed and  trained tactical firearms courses, defensive firearms courses.  I teach not only how to shoot but when and when not to shoot, shooting under stress/fear, tactical thought and tactics. My classes are taught at the Operator level, teaching all how to think and perform at the high level of being an Operator. All of these experiences lead me to develop my own training and consulting group: Owner/Chief Instructor of CBA Training & Consulting. A multifaceted training & consulting company. Specializing in how the brain processes information under stress/fear. Teaching how to better utilize your brain whether it is during a safety issue such as workplace violence, general safety plans, self defense or getting your sales staff to perform at a higher level. I took what I learned from my own experience in high risk/life & death situations, having to make accurate and quick decisions, mistakes I made, training I have received and developed a training program that incorporates communication skills, teamwork, leadership skills, individual accountability, organizational accountability and how to make better decisions and actions. My background as a Marine Corps veteran, over 20 years law enforcement, Police Chief, Tactical Team Leader on SWAT has allowed me to develop a unique training concept that has been used on SWAT, Police Agencies, Churches and businesses.  TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkIpWNDgdgQ NowThis News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHafy9kSgD0 President Clinton, Senate Hearing and Washington Post: https://www.c-span.org/person/?108427/ThomasSynan Cincinnati Enquirer profile: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2018/08/15/ohio-police-chief-champions-heroin-epidemic-u-s-and-abroad/788901002/ Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-synan-14b1ba6b/ Face Book https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1564331890

    1h 13m

  2. 25/05/2023

    Wrap around Justice: a more effective and compassionate approach

    Police are at the forefront of our news today.  And for good, well, not so good,  reasons.  We have a lot of work to do to address the cancer that has been left for so long to fester.  As I looked into supporting kids who are not in our educational system, or who may be there but are slipping by us, I became aware it is this very system I am so  critical of, that is doing some of the best and most effective and creative work in the community. Listen to Dr. Chief Ruben Quesada of the Swampscott, MA police department introduce my next series on Restorative Justice, Community engagement and Youth participation. Watch for my June podcast with Dr Joel Caplan, as he returns from Washington, DC and a meeting with the DOJ. He will introduce us to  Risk Terrain Modeling and DICE software that is changing the landscape of Policing in the US and around the world. Biography: Ruben Quesada was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Ruben was an at-risk student whose interest in police work began at 16 years of age after his arrest and subsequent involvement with the Police Activities League.   Ruben began his career in law enforcement as a student intern with the Flagstaff, Arizona Police Department.  In 1993, just prior to graduating from college, Ruben became a reserve police officer with the Glendale, Arizona Police Department. In 1995, Ruben was hired full-time with the Mesa, Arizona Police Department where he ascended to the rank of Police Commander. He retired from Mesa Police Department in August 2020 and became the Deputy Chief of Police at Northern Essex Community College Police Department. Ruben was sworn in as the Chief of Police in Swampscott, MA on April 6, 2022.    As an officer, Ruben worked and supervised a variety of assignments to include: patrol officer, field training officer, undercover narcotics detective, media relations, Criminal Investigations Division, Family Advocacy Center, Street Crimes Unit, Gang Unit, Internal Affairs, Operations, and Hiring/Recruiting. In 2017, Ruben attained his Doctorate in Education from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Ruben is a staunch advocate of community policing and is honored to represent the incredible Town of Swampscott and the proud and dedicated men and women of the Swampscott Police Department.

    58 min

  3. 11/02/2023

    We are a Complex People

    Not every child who needs support has been identified with a label and a supporting plan.  Some kids find it difficult to assimilate into the predominantly white culture of school whether their schools are predominantly white or not.   We don't recognize why this is true and too often we brush it off saying we have done all we can or as the problem of the child or the family. I just read: Complex People by Daryl C Howard,PhD,  and in the comfort of my living room I felt uncomfortable.  Not because he is rude or disrespectful.  But because he made me think in a way no one has before.  Please listen to him speak about his BOND project,  his approach to working with black and Brown boys and his book.  There will be more to come on this topic, with others doing similar work and also more with Dr. Howard. Biography: Daryl Howard, Ph.D is an equity specialist whose work and research interests include race and cultural proficiency, social emotional learning, and the triumphs & challenges of African American male students. As chair of MSDE’s Advisory Council on Black Boys, he researches and recommends policy and practice to decrease disproportionality and elevate achievement. Howard is co-director of The BOND Project, an initiative focused on the recruitment, development & retention of male educators of color, as well as empowerment of underserved male students. Howard is the author of the book, Complex People and he can be found across social media @darylhowardphd. More info & External Links: https://darylhowardphd.com/ https://bondeducators.org/services/ https://marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Documents/2021/0427/MSDETransformCultureforBlackBoy.pdf

    51 min
  4. Autism and the Islets of Normalcy

    08/05/2022

    Autism and the Islets of Normalcy

    Often we conflate a child to a diagnosis. We look at the characteristics of the diagnosis and we expect the child in question to resemble that summary. We forget that not only is each child unique, but each child has strengths that overflow the summary of the diagnosis and give us HOPE. Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success. Connect With Dr. Shoshana Levin Fox Website An Autism Casebook for Parents and Practitioners Review of An Autism Casebook Facebook LinkedIn About Dr. Shoshana Levin Fox Dr. Shoshana Levin Fox is a Jerusalem-based child psychologist, play therapist, autism specialist and the author of the parent-friendly An Autism Casebook for Parents and Practitioners: The Child Behind the Symptoms. Between 1992 and 2017, she worked at the renowned Feuerstein Institute in Jerusalem, where she was responsible for the dynamic assessment and treatment of children who had been diagnosed as autistic.  She has shared her wealth of experience using play-based methods to assess and treat young autistic children at numerous worldwide conferences, in professional publications, and most recently in her book, An Autism Casebook.  (Her personal journey led from small town Ohio, to Boston, to Vancouver, B.C. to Jerusalem.) CONNECT WITH US Connect with Judi  Our website and podcasts are available here Judi on Linkedin

    58 min
  5. The Mentor Who Empowers

    16/03/2022

    The Mentor Who Empowers

    We always find someone who is willing to tell us what we are doing wrong with our kids. Often it is followed by what we need to do: build a relationship, open lines of communication, set boundaries. But few resources tell us HOW we are to do it. Listen to David C. Hall discuss his challenges, his awakening and his road map to working with our kids. As David says: Success leaves clues. Anyone who supports students, will benefit from his wisdom in teaching our kids that: Learning is a way of thinking. Listen and learn from his clarifications and and great reflective questions. Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success. Connect With David C. Hall David C. Hall - Website LinkedIn The 'written off' dyslexic pupil who went on to become inspirational teacher Potential Unlocked in Birmingham 5 Ways To Develop A Growth Mindset In Your Kids Potential Unlocked About David C. Hall Hello, I am David C. Hall Bestselling Author, Award Winning motivational speaker, learning coach and learning consultant. I have a passion to unlock potential in children, young people and professionals to discover their learning flow. I'm here to teach them HOW to learn to unlock the greatness that resides within them. Potential Unlocked Tuition ( Managing Director) was born out of a desire to see parents supported and to give children the benefits of a great education. We work with children aged from 4 – 16, developing core skills in English, Maths, Science, Exam Preparation and more.  We have a proven system that takes children from struggle and frustration, to a place of confidence and knowledge. They not only develop academic skills, but make new friends and abilities that will hold them in good stead for a lifetime. Birmingham, England CONNECT WITH US Connect with Judi  Our website and podcasts are available here Judi on Linkedin

    55 min
  6. Developing Originals using love as an action word

    22/02/2022

    Developing Originals using love as an action word

    In the contentious society in which we live, our children need to be comfortable in their uniqueness. How can we help them feel secure, loved and accepted? Is telling them we love them going to be enough? Listen as we discuss this and continue in coming podcasts to explore our world and the challenges we face in supporting our children. Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success. Connect With Juan Lee Facebook: Juanleeauthor Instagram: Juanleeauthor Twitter: Lovemadesimple LinkedIn: Juan Lee Nonprofit: Clearjourney.org Juanleetheauthor.com Love Made Simple Blog Free guide About Juan Lee Juan Lee is an author and teacher on the powerful principle of love. For over 30 years, he has studied organized religion to find the elements that unite humanity and share the message with those who need it. Raised within the Christian church, Juan has turned to teachings about love over the years to find strength, understanding and hope. As a child, Juan was the youngest of four children raised by a single father. Juan struggled with an undiagnosed learning disability that made school difficult. While being constantly compared to others, he was unable to identify his strengths. Juan’s low self-esteem and fear took away his hope for life. He joined the US Air Force out of high school in hopes just to survive. Juan received multiple merits during his time in the military, including the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. He found new confidence in service but could not separate himself from his disability. During his time in the Air Force, Juan committed his life to Christianity and sought to utilize the principle of love in his life. Juan is a devoted husband and lives outside of Washington, DC. He has a desire to share what he has learned over the years with others and be an agent of love for humanity. Learn more at JuanLeetheAuthor.com. CONNECT WITH US Connect with Judi  Our website and podcasts are available here Judi on Linkedin

    55 min

  7. 22/12/2021

    Episode 48 - The Path to Hyper Healing

    As parents and teachers, we are always trying to connect with our kids while trying to maintain an image of authority and confidence. Sometimes we vacillate as we try different approaches to see what works. Avigail's wisdom in working with kids with ADHD can be generalized to adults working with kids in many situations. I have read her book and really love the structure, specificity and research that she shares. I hope you will find some direction when you listen to the podcast and perhaps, peruse the book. Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success. About Avigail Gimpel Avigail was born in 1974, the 3rd of eight children.   She got her first teaching job in 1996, in a school for immigrant children in queens New York. That same year she ran a Sunday school for Jewish public-school children. She got her BA from Touro college and completed her graduate studies at Touro college graduate school for Special Education in Manhattan, New York. She married Daniel Gimpel in 1998 while teaching in an all-boys orthodox elementary school.  In this school, she developed an intervention program for students struggling with ADHD symptoms.  She and Daniel moved to Israel soon after their marriage.  Avigail continued her education there, earning advanced degrees in teaching reading to children with Dyslexia and cognitive education for children with ADHD symptoms.  In 2003, she and her husband, with three small children moved to Moscow, Russia.  There she taught in three different schools and headed up the English department in one of the schools.    Upon our return to Israel, she emersed herself in studying and developing treatment options for ADHD for her own six kids and many struggling students.  She collaborated with her father-in-law, Dr. Amnon Gimpel (psychiatrist and neurologist), and developing a parent training program.  She moved on to develop a teacher’s training program.  Avigail teaches in Hertzog college as well as lectures in Israeli schools and to parent groups all over Israel.  She works in private practice, training parents to become ADHD coaches to their children, and spouses to learn a new love language to communicate with respect.   She recently published her first book “HyperHealing”, based on many years of research and practice both as a mother of a good number of kids diagnosed with ADHD, as well as a classroom teacher of children struggling with ADHD symptoms.  Her second book HyperHealing, Show me the Science is expected to be published in the next few months.  CONNECT WITH US Connect with Judi  Our website and podcasts are available here Judi on Linkedin

    1h 1m

  8. 23/11/2021

    The Power of Choice.

    Life is a matter of choices and every choice you make, makes you. This is a quote by John Maxwell and is the foundation of the book, The Power of Choice by Claude Larson. Learn how she builds connections with her students and develops their awareness of self, with her interactive format, so they can make productive choices along their journey. Claude's parents and teachers guide is a wonderful support for developing conversations in the classroom and around the diner table. Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judi has a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Judi created Just Education, LLC and its podcast component, to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle and address a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success. Connect With Claude Larson Claude B Larson The Power of Choice: A Teen's Guide to Finding Personal Success Book for Students Companion Journal to go with EBook Student Version Teacher's Edition Book Teacher's Edition Paperback Instagram Email LinkedIn About Claude Larson Claude Larson is a 25-year veteran of teaching in New Jersey public schools, primarily middle school science. She maintains two core beliefs about education and life as guiding principles for decisions. First, education can give anyone, despite their circumstances, power to direct their future. And second, well developed life habits have the power to give each day more value. Her choices, both large and small, are made using the same practices presented in her books and workshops. They are vehicles to help you find your unique path and contribute your greatness to the world. You can follow Claude on Instagram @thepowerofchoiceforsuccess for more inspiration and ideas. CONNECT WITH US Connect with Judi  Our website and podcasts are available here Judi on Linkedin

    1h 3m
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Welcome to our podcast series "Mentorships in Education", presented by Just Education (justeducationfirst.com). Each week your host, Judi Epstein, will welcome expert guests for enlightening conversations relating to education, mentorship, innovations, new resources, and much more. This podcast addresses all levels and aspects of the academic landscape and is designed for teachers, education professionals, administrators, parents, and everyone in between. We look forward to having you as a part of the Just Education community!

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