True Talk in Ten

Like many of us, Stacy Dumont has come to a crossroads while living though a pandemic. How she is choosing to move forward is an inspiration! A  29-year resident of Patterson, NY, Stacy has been a teacher for the past 20 years, first at George Fischer Middle School, and currently as a proud Special Educator at an area public high school,  Stacy is the President of the Brewster Theater Company and is active in her community. She has spent her life learning and educating.  This makes her uniquely qualified to become the next  Putnam County Legislator. Discover why, for Stacy, this is as meaningful as it gets.

Marc Issecks joins Judy to discuss how teachers and school leaders can use the Internet to transform education. In the time of COVID-19, challenges are far beyond what we expected. Kids, now more than ever, need to understand how what they do online has powerful, lasting consequences in our lives.

Marc Isseks has been an educator for nearly 25 years, serving as a classroom teacher, department chairperson, content specialist and building administrator. A third-generation educator, Marc believes in the power of learning to inspire, inform and transform young people so they can become the best versions of themselves.

Marc's book, FORWARD FAST, explores the extraordinary impact that the internet and web-enabled devices have had on schools. Educational leader and author, Marc Isseks, conveys the need for today’s classrooms to be centers of context, not content. In this exciting new world, principals, teachers, parents and students have the opportunity to permanently transform learning and redefine what meaningful instruction is all about.

To learn more about the Internet Ethics curriculum, follow Marc on Twitter: @marcisseks or visit marcisseks.com.

Judy and Rita discuss how to live life with resilience and a positive mindset using Rita's 5 step method. A must-listen for anyone feeling stressed and out of control emotionally.

Rita Brewer knew she wanted a career in medicine since elementary school. She pursued this passion by receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from SUNY Geneseo, followed by the Weill Cornell Surgical Physician Assistant Program in Manhattan. Since graduating in 1990, she has worked in hospitals, private practices and outpatient clinics specializing in Internal Medicine, Surgery and Integrative Medicine.

She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Certified Diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and leads a Healthy Lifestyles Ministry at Raleigh North Christian Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Currently, she has a private virtual health consulting practice where she customizes a lifestyle transformation program for each individual client. 

Rita Brewer PA-C, DFAAPA

Website: www.ritabrewer.com

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In this episode, Judy and Lou discuss the accuracy of our narrative in schools around Mt. Rushmore and Abraham Lincoln, two monuments for whom Lou has a very deep connection.

Actor, singer and storyteller Lou Del Bianco has been working with children of all ages since 1982. According to the New York Times, Lou’s dramatic approach to storytelling “puts pow into passivity!” The Parents Choice foundation states that “few performers excel as both storyteller and musician, but Lou Del Bianco is one who does.” Lou’s 6 recordings have garnered high praise from Billboard Magazine, Parent’s Choice, NAPPA, BOOKLIST, CHILD Magazine, Family Fun and a slew of others!

Lou has performed all over the country, from the Tastes of Chicago to the Kravis Center to Carnegie Hall. His music video, “A Little Bit Clumsy”, is presently playing on the Learning Channel. He has traveled the Northeast as an artist in residence for 17 years; performed in San Diego at the International Reading Association’s annual convention; served as keynote speaker on arts / character education from North Carolina to Massachusetts.

On an educational level, Lou has been an artist-in-residence since 1987 and has worked in many schools alongside teachers to help improve literacy in the classroom. His Kinderart residency (created with his wife, Camille) was honored by New York State as a model program, and his Story Theater residency, Around the World and Make a Good Choice! one man shows have reached thousands of elementary children all over the tri-state area.

Lou’s portrayal of Abraham Lincoln has been endorsed by the Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. His grandfather, Luigi, chief carver on Mount Rushmore was recently honored by TLC’s CAKE BOSS with a remarkably life like cake of the American icon. Lou’s one man show about his grandfather has received rave reviews from schools, libraries and historical groups.

Joey Roberts is an 11 year old who lives in  Westchester County, NY. He is entering 5th Grade in the Fall of 2020, and enjoys music and creating props.

Jake Laveris is entering his Senior year at Stamford High School, and is an avid football player and musician. The hip hop song on this episode is “Demons,” an original by Jake (ft. Digit, Prod. by Leryk) .

Have you ever found yourself "doom-scrolling" on your phone? Are you just exhausted, both physically and emotionally? During this time of unending news cycles, we'll discuss practical ways to take press pause, control and manage your stress.

Mike Trugman is a holistic Health & Wellness Coach who helps clients gain confidence & reduce stress through natural lifestyle intervention. He is a lover of nutrition, personal development, sports, reading, and family. You can learn more about Mike at www.miketrugman.com.

As we mourn the loss of live theater and concerts worldwide, we meet Bob Zubrycki, a Broadway musician who grapples with life during a Covid pandemic. A veteran of dozens of Broadway shows, Bob performed in the orchestra for "Carousel," “She Loves Me” and previously performed in “A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder”, winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best New Musical and he can be heard on the recent cast recordings of “She Loves Me”, “An American in Paris” and “Paint Your Wagon” (violin and mandolin). He has won an Emmy Award for his musical contribution to the documentary, “The Curse of the Bambino”.

Bob is currently Concertmaster for the New York City Chamber Orchestra, a member of the American Symphony Orchestra, the Stamford Symphony, principal violin and frequent soloist with the Amici New York Orchestra, and has performed in the orchestra for the American Ballet Theater at Lincoln Center. He has recently performed as Concertmaster for the New York Choral Society at Carnegie Hall, Encores! at City Center, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and for Pope Francis at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.