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Erin and Rick got to sit down and have a wonderful chat with a truly phenomenal educator, Kirby Mackenzie. Kirby is a Library Teacher who is full of passion about what she gets to do everyday. In part 2 of our conversation with Kirby, we discuss the why and how she and some teacher friends started their Book Bus for the kids in their community. Then we talk about what all the Book Bus has lead to… including The Ellen Show!

Erin and Rick got to sit down and have a wonderful chat with a truly phenomenal educator, Kirby Mackenzie. Kirby is a Library Teacher, aka: Boss of the Books. She is full of passion about what she gets to do everyday. In part 1 of our conversation with Kirby, we discuss all things books, reading, and literacy. She shares some wonderful recommendations and tools, so get ready to jot those down!

Erin & Rick had the pleasure of attending ED TALKS at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. We spoke with each of the presenters and this episode is with Kristi Conner. Kristi talks about how “your first reaction is what you get”. Those first 5 minutes in our classrooms have the power to make or break the rest of the day. The way we communicate sets the tone for the response. From visual to verbal communication, a change can be made in the first 5 minutes.

Erin & Rick had the pleasure of attending ED TALKS at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. We spoke with each of the presenters and this episode is with Nick
Brown. Nick said that our lives are not our own. From womb to tomb we are bound by others, from past to present. And by each crime and every kindness we birth our future.

Erin & Rick had the pleasure of attending ED TALKS at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. We spoke with each of the presenters and this episode is with Lupe Peña de Martinez. Lupe talks about how asking questions can serve as sparks for deep connection and belonging.

Erin & Rick had the pleasure of attending ED TALKS at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. We spoke with each of the presenters and this episode is with Tracy Rhodes. Tracy shares how failure is the key to success. Small or big, all success is worth celebrating!