My Inner Thoughts: Quarantine Edition – from rock hard homemade bread to no more gas station counter snacks. The struggle is real. And I hope you get a chuckle. Don’t forget to subscribe and like! https://youtube.com/c/BrianAspinall TwitterFacebookPinterestLinkedinemailReddit
In this video we explore the new spray foam in the loft ceiling. But how much did it cost per square inch? I need this data to determine whether or not to insulate the garage roof! Please help! Don’t forget to subscribe and like! Click here to watch the video on YouTube. TwitterFacebookPinterestLinkedinemailReddit
Huge shoutout to educator and Code Breaker‘s Managing Director Daphne McMemeny for putting this project together. Be sure to give her a follow on twitter. Also check out www.DiscoverGracie.com for more Gracie content! Katherine Johnson Creola Katherine Johnson was an American mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the […]
Hello, world! December 7 marks the beginning of Computer Science Education Week 2020 and I want to support by offering TWENTY (yes 20!) signed copies of my book Code Breaker to 20 followers of this blog. If you already subscribe, you already qualify! If you are new, subscribe below for your chance to win a […]
Welcome back to the Code Breaker blog as we say goodbye to November and hello to December! Read the original post here! You’ll find news on book releases, stories about our authors, and new and noteworthy details about all things Code Breaker right here! Thank you for letting us share our story with you! On the […]
Discomfort By Design: An Inspirational Guide To Fostering Critical Thinking, Life Skills, And Problem Solving Both In The Classroom And In The Real World by Chad LeDune. Read any school’s mission statement and you will probably discover each strives to prepare students for the world that awaits them after their educational journey. This is a […]
Originally Posted: Welcome to the first Code Breaker Inc. blog post! You’ll find news on book releases, stories about our authors, and new and noteworthy details about all things Code Breaker right here! Thank you for letting us sharing our story with you! Osage And Riceville Superintendent Barb Schwamman Receives Statewide Recognition We are so […]
The latest addition to the Code Breaker BEST SELLER’s group is Dr. Frank Rudnesky’s FIRED UP LEADERSHIP which dropped at #1 in the School Principals and Superintendents category! Head on over to Code Breaker Inc. to grab your own copy! When you consciously make the decision to accept your role as a leader, amazing things […]
Hello, world! We hope you are having a great startup and are healthy and happy! A few new arrivals have hit the Code Breaker portfolio and we wanted to share them here with you! Chris Woods (Mr. Daily STEM) is an amazing high school math teacher who challenges us to find STEM in our daily lives. Has […]
By Daphne McMenemy – Originally posted here. A year for the books. We are about to begin a school year like no other. I am preparing to bring in a whole bunch of little people in need of some kind of structure, routine, and a little bit of “normalcy” (in quotes because do we even […]
by DAPHNE MCMENEMY Leadership matters…we’ve all heard that before. But what does it mean? Why is it important? For anyone who follows me on social media, you know that I’ve spent the last six months editing books with Code Breaker Inc. It’s been quite a ride. I’ve met a huge amount of influential and inspiring educators. […]
by DAPHNE MCMENEMY Kindergarten is like babysitting. All they do is play all day. Kindergarten should be cancelled this year. If my kid was in kindergarten, I wouldn’t send them to school. What’s the point? The list of things I’ve heard about Kindergarten could go on for days, but I’ll stop there. My favourites are […]
By Dr. Brandon Beck Twitter Chats were something that I knew very little about before the pandemic. If I am being honest, I never participated in one because I had no idea they existed. As I started to see posts with “Q1…A1…” followed by various hashtags I figured it out. Once I learned about the […]
Breaking code isn’t just about programming, it’s about disrupting the status quo. It is about challenging social norms. It is about having critical conversations. It is about challenging systematic beliefs. It is about educating the whole child – mind, body and soul. inspire. innovate. lead. teach. learn. Our mission is simple. Engaging students. Well, it […]
In this episode we speak to Don Epps and Daphne McMenemy about the July 22-23 virtual Code Breaker Power Summit featuring thought leaders, school leaders, system leaders and teacher leaders! Listen now and save the date! TwitterFacebookPinterestLinkedinemailReddit
In this episode we speak to Colorado Superintendent Darrin Peppard (@DarrinPeppard) about leading a district through a pandemic, drive-thru graduation and his upcoming book called Road To Awesome! From Darrin: Two Roads Diverged and I Took the Road to Awesome! While Darrin is known for his positive outlook and energy, it hasn’t always been that […]
In this episode we speak to Kindergarten teacher, author and Code Breaker Inc.’s Social Media Director & Editor, Daphne McMenemy (@McMenemyTweets), about writing books, editing books, creative outlets, fidget spinners, bottle flipping and personal space in kindergarten. Listen now! TwitterFacebookPinterestLinkedinemailReddit
This just in! Finding Lost Smiles by Don and Vickie Epps was published this morning from our wicked amazing Code Breaker team! About Finding Lost Smiles: Can you lose your smile? Sam has to answer that question, and see if he can help two new friends too. Finding Lost Smiles is a heartwarming story about […]
In this episode we speak to Dr. Lindy Ledohowski (@DoctorLindy) about academic writing, her start-up, Essay Jack (@EssayJack), and a slight quarantine cat obsession. From the website: Get better grades. Get over writing anxiety and procrastination. Avoid cheating. Get essay writing help as you write. TwitterFacebookPinterestLinkedinemailReddit
In this episode we speak to STEM educator Amanda Green about math, space, student engagement, project based learning and admitting when were don’t know something. It is OK to be where you are. It is NOT OK to stay there. Listen now! Listen below and view the full podcast at http://codebreaker.buzzsprout.com, on Spotify or on Apple […]
In this episode we speak to the Mathematical Jester himself, Sunil Singh (@Mathgarden), about pop up schools, tequila and liquid coronas, and rescuing CDs and VHS tapes from burning buildings. Oh and of course, math anxiety and learning through play. “We must teach the student, not the subject.” Sunil Singh is the author of Pi […]
In this episode we speak to grades 7-9 Science & STEAM teacher Julie Arsenault (@SciGeekJulie) from Edmonton, Alberta about learning from failure and mistakes, the triangulation of data, Macgyvering Frankenstein projects and coding to learn! Listen below and view the full podcast at http://codebreaker.buzzsprout.com, on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. TwitterFacebookPinterestLinkedinemailReddit
For all the kids who grow up in a small town and think they don’t stand a chance. You do. I was once that kid.