Anatomy in Clay® Learning System Podcast

After teaching in classrooms for twenty-four years, Clelia McCory has been helping Kansas school districts with acquiring, maintaining, and improving vocational education funding/programs during the past four years. To date, she has helped bring the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System to nearly half of the school districts in The Sunflower State. McCrory has helped teachers develop approved CTE programs in the areas of Business, Technology, Agriculture, and Trade & Industry. She also helps districts develop Pre-Collegiate Education and Health Occupations programs. She works closely with the Kansas Department of Education Career and Technical Education consultants. Her trainings are offered to keep teachers abreast of changes and help schools improve the program quality of career technical education. Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" by Moby courtesy of Moby Gratis.

Liz Hoxeng is the Customer Success Coordinator with Anatomy in Clay® Learning System and has been with the company for four years. Liz earned a degree in kinesiology from Iowa State University. Her interest in anatomy has been a great influence on her role at Anatomy in Clay. As a former athlete, her love for anatomy and her interest in the human body began in her youth. Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" by Moby courtesy of Moby Gratis.

Brandee Gillham has been an independent contractor with the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System since 2012. She holds a master's degree in Biomedical Science with an emphasis in anatomy - along with a secondary science teaching certificate - from Colorado State University. She also earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biological Sciences, with a minor in anatomy in neurobiology, from the same school. She has been a college-level anatomy instructor and, for one year, a high school school math and science teacher as well. Currently, her anatomy instruction can be found via the On Demand Professional Development course, Musculoskeletal & Body Systems from Anatomy in Clay®.

This time on the Anatomy in Clay Learning System podcast, two interviews about the wolf that revolve around a key moment in Anatomy in Clay®Learning System founder Jon Zahourek's work on the model that became the CANIKEN® - the Anatomy in Clay model used for hands-on learning about all canine anatomy. It was a moment that led to another full year of work for Jon in order to get the model right. First up is Jessica Kole, the director of development for the W.O.L.F Sanctuary in Colorado. Jessica has been an active wolf advocate since the early 1990's. With a Bachelor's Degree in English and Education, Jessica has over 10 years experience in developing strategic marketing campaigns creating international processes for Fortune 500 businesses. Jessica spends her free time traveling with her family, including baby Druid named after Yellowstone's Druid Peak Pack, and educating others on wolf conservation and ethical tourism. Second up, after Jessica, is Anatomy in Clay Learning System founder Jon Zahourek. The W.O.L.F. Sanctuary in Colorado. Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" by Moby courtesy of Moby Gratis.

Debbi Warren is the instructor for the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System's new online course, Medical Career Pathways. Debbi retired from her career as a high school teacher in 2015 after teaching anatomy, chemistry and biology for 28 years for the Medford School District. However, she still works today as a Health Careers teacher at South Medford High School. She holds a bachelor's of science degree in biochemistry from Southern Oregon University and a master's degree in secondary education from the same school. Prior to her career as a teacher, she also worked as a radiologic technologist for 13 years. Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" by Moby courtesy of Moby Gratis.

Lynne Ross is the Coordinator for the Human Anatomy Learning Center at Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, Colorado. She has a master's degree in Health and Human Performance with a specialization in exercise physiology from Auburn University and a bachelor's degree in physical education from State University of New York at Cortland. She has worked as taught massage therapy, anatomy and physiology, sports massage, and physical education instructor, among many other teaching positions. In addition, Lynne is a former national and world champion weightlifter. Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" by Moby courtesy of Moby Gratis.

Renee Melo has been teaching anatomy at Central Valley High School in Ceres, California for 25 years. Recently, as the school district made the decision to start the school year with all online instruction, given the ongoing pandemic, Renee successfully submitted a request for more Anatomy in Clay® Learning System models so all students could study at home. Renee Melo is department chair and serves on the steering committee for Central Valley High School. Renee has a master's degree in education and she holds National Board Certification. She was named Teacher of the Year in Ceres Unified School District last year and is a currently a finalist for the Stanilsaus County Teacher of the Year.

For 35 years, Luke Santangelo has been protecting creative people as an intellectual property lawyer. The Santangelo Law Offices represents cases involving trademarks, patents, and copyrights. It's the copyright issue that led to a recent decision by the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, which ruled in favor of the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System in its long-fought legal battle for copyright protection. A former inventor and physicist, Luke Santangelo explains on the podcast why the appeals court was decision was so important--and what it means for Jon Zahourek and his unique learning system. Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" by Moby courtesy of Moby Gratis.

Cassie Geis is a high school teacher at Seaman High School in Topeka, Kansas. She currently teaches Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Courses and coaches Varsity Cheerleading. Cassie was recognized as the 2019 USD 345 (Seamen School District) Teacher of the Year for her work as a CTE educator and for her involvement in school improvement committees. Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" by Moby courtesy of Moby Gratis.

Tara Hamilton-Fay is a faculty specialist in the Biology Department at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She holds a master's degree in integrative physiology and vascular physiology from the University of Colorado in Boulder and a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Tara Hamilton-Fay's YouTube Channel Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" by Moby courtesy of Moby Gratis.