On this short extract from a recent Podcast recorded with Matthew Manfredi, he explains a concept he has recently developed called #IBGONEIN60SECS For more information take a look at the website https://www.ibgonein60secs.org/ 

What is #IBGONEIN60SECS?

IB Gone in 60 Secs and its YouTube channel are the platform for International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students around the world to showcase their content knowledge and communication skills.

Our vision is a vast repository for student generated, teacher moderated video content to help change the world for the better, one school, one student, one minute at a time!

Our mission is to connect every International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) school in the world! Your original, student generated videos will cover a variety of topics currently being taught in IBDP schools and foster a creativity and contribution mindset.

You can demonstrate student agency by sharing your knowledge while helping others revise for their IBDP classes.

Contributions to this channel will be considered as Creativity and Service, helping IBDP students to complete their CAS requirements.

Matthew Manfredi Background Information:

Originally from New York, IB Gone in 60 Secs' founder Matthew J. Manfredi has a vision for showcasing and connecting International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students around the world. An impassioned educator and innovator for over twenty years, he has worked internationally since 2010. He holds New York State Certifications in School Administration, Social Studies and Physical Education. He was awarded recognition for Exceptional Teaching from Stanford University's Teacher Tribute Initiative. He is also completing Harvard University's Certificate in School Management and Leadership program. This is a joint program of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School. He is currently the Secondary Principal at an IB World school in Austria and enjoys ice hockey, golf, scuba-diving and snowboarding in his spare time.

Enjoy the show and remember to subscribe, like, comment. 

Eugene Leonard (#MrTherPod) 

Matthew Manfredi & Melanie Kempe share their views on SDG 4 'Quality Education' 

Matthew Manfredi Secondary Principal Danube International School Vienna 

Originally from New York, Matthew J. Manfredi has a vision for showcasing and connecting International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students around the world called #IBGONEIN60SECS which he shares with us on the podcast. 

An impassioned educator and innovator for over twenty years, he has worked internationally since 2010. He holds New York State Certifications in School Administration, Social Studies and Physical Education. He was awarded recognition for Exceptional Teaching from Stanford University's Teacher Tribute Initiative. He is also completing Harvard University's Certificate in School Management and Leadership program. This is a joint program of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School. He is currently the Secondary Principal at an IB World school in Austria and enjoys ice hockey, golf, scuba-diving and snowboarding in his spare time.

Mel Kempe MYP Coordinator  Danube International School Vienna 

Mel from Calgary Alberta in Canada 

I can tell you this Matt Manfredi is very lucky to have Mel Kempe on his staff as it’s obvious she is a very knowledgeable and talented lady with a clearly defined vision for where and how she wants to develop and improve the systems that are currently in place at Danube International School Vienna.

I had never spoken to Mel before and had only a short blurb to go on from Matt that he sent me the day before we recorded. I meant it on the podcast when I said to her I want to record a full episode solely with her in the future.

Enjoy the Podcast and remember to subscribe, share, like and comment. It is available in Apple, Google, Breaker, Spotify, Anchor and many more podcast platforms. 

Eugene Leonard (#MrTherPod)

Ron Moore and Danielle Hu offer practical advice and support to the wider SWIS Community who are currently dealing with an unprecedented and very challenging situation in China at present due to the outbreak of the Corona Virus. 

Don't suffer in silence - reach out to other people in the community and share your concerns and worries. 

There is a lot of support available at present from all members of SWIS. You can contact Ron ([email protected]) or (Danielle [email protected]) directly 

Dr.Emanuele Gatti, Counseling Psychologist and Mindfulness Instructor is offering Free Online Mindfulness Sessions each day on the Zhumu Platform at 16.30 and he has a Corona Virus support group each day at 15.00 as well using the same platform.  I recorded a number of podcasts with Dr.Gatti earlier this week on the SDG Agency SZ Podcast where he offered excellent advice. 

All of the staff at SWIS are currently working very hard to adapt to this situation and deliver high quality online education to your children at present; there will be bumps in the road along the way but there is no point in getting angry and being critical - we are all in this together and the top priority of SWIS is to ensure the safety of everyone including students, parents, staff and the wider community while at the same time delivering quality education in a tough situation. Ms Ally Wu and Mr.Gong are working tirelessly at present to ensure that the SWIS meets this challenges in a positive and proactive way. 

The 90-Day Gratitude Journal is your personal tool for injecting a dose of positivity into your day. This could be something useful to download and start during this time.  I highly recommend the HeadSpace App for Mindfulness/Meditation; use this time to build up a health meditation practice alongside your child and ease stress/anxiety at the same time. The Calm App is also a good choice for meditation as well. 

You can follow my SWIS Digital Platforms Blog here where I offer practical advice and support; it is password protected and only for members of the SWIS Community - contact me for further information ([email protected])  

With Mr.TherPod, 

You're Not Alone.

Dr.Emanuele talks about how to deal with the anxiety and stress that you may be feeling because of the outbreak of the Corona Virus in China. 

We also talk brieflyabout Mindfulness and Self Awareness and the online sessions that Dr.Emanuele is organizing for free every afternoon this week at 16.30 using the Zhumu Platform (great recommendation Kori!). 

Join Dr.Emanuele's Mindful Connections WeChat Group for more details (add me on WeChat and I'll add you - my WeChat ID is eugenius101 )

I recommend you go back and listen to the first episode on SDG Agency SZ with Dr.Emanuele as we got a chance to speak in much more detail and today's episode was conducted over the phone and was beset with technical issues making it difficult. 

At the end of the show, I provide information about the Mr.TherPod Concept and upcoming events. 

You can find out more about Mr.TherPod here on Facebook 

You can connect with me on Twitter @mrtherpod

With Mr.TherPod, 

You're Not Alone.

Dr.Emanuele Gatti, Counseling Psychologist and Mindfulness Instructor, in Shenzhen, has been helping people improve their emotional and relational skills for almost 20 years. 

I have been following Emanuele’s WeChat Group entitled ‘Mindful Connections closely & one thing I am very impressed with the presence he is establishing in the community and the regular events he is organizing as well as his plans for the future.

In the podcast, Dr.Emanuele talks about his youth growing up in Italy, his values, beliefs, his short term and long term goals in the community and much much more. 

Mental illness continues to have a great deal of stigma associated with it despite advances in psychiatry and too often people suffer in silence, in fear and in despair, People can be unsure of the support that is available to them, who to turn to, and who to trust. It can be easy to lose hope and seek solace in unhealthy behaviors and habits that will only exacerbate the  problem.

You can find more information about Dr.Emanuele on http://www.emanuelegatti.com 

You can contact Emanuele by email [email protected] 

The song at the end of the podcast is from my friend Mark Smith. It is called The Corn and the Cane - click this link to access on Youtube.