By Daphne McMenemy I recently added a brand-new robot to my little army, Robotical’s Marty the Robot. From the second this little bot came out of the box, I was a fan. Marty has an immediate personality which won over my first and second grade students from the get-go. Maybe it’s the little plastic eyebrows, […]
Hello, world! I am super proud to announce I am continuing my work at two Faculties of Ed for the Spring term. I will be teaching Integration of Information & Computer Technology Parts 1, 2 and 3 at York University and Teaching and Learning Through eLearning at Queen’s. If you are a teacher in Ontario […]
Hot off the press! Code Breaker Inc.’s latest release is live and already a NUMBER ONE in Educational Administration! Dr. Lori Koerner defines leadership as the choices we make, the relationships we establish, and the influence we have on those we serve. Lori reminds readers that not only does a leader empower and encourage, they […]
Our two part series is LIVE! In this first video we build an outdoor oven in the Weber kettle using charcoal and brush found around the beach. I have some new Zippo lighters to explore as well as a hatchet / knife set used to clean kindling. In Part 2 we create an oven in […]
In this video we explore the need for shelving instead of a dresser for short term rentals. We sacrificed closet space – which is typically not really needed in a short term rental – to gain shelving space in order to eliminate the need for bedroom dressers – thus making the bedrooms feel larger. Enjoy […]
In this video we explore the new Code Breaker Leadership Lounge (And Stevie at the sunset!) which occurs every Friday at 10 am EST via Zoom! Come and connect with classroom, school and district leaders from across the globe! Sign up at http://lead.codebreakeredu.com! Don’t forget to subscribe and like! Click here to watch on YouTube! […]
We flipped one of our AirBnB rentals! In this video we explore capital gain taxes in Ontario, Canada. When you flip a house for a profit, you are required to pay tax on it. The tax is determined by a few different variables discussed here. Don’t forget to subscribe and like! We also look at […]
Hey students! In theory, solid particles are closer together than liquid particles – so why does water expand when it freezes? My latest YouTube video is LIVE! Our pipes burst! There is an ice rink under the house! No more bathroom! No more tap water! Don’t forget to subscribe and like! Click here to watch […]
We aren’t quite off the grid, but we sure have learned to live a minimalist lifestyle. From washing dishes after every meal, to keeping every inch clean. Follow our journey as we turn this tiny house into a two story office so we can live here next winter and begin plans to build our waterfront […]
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 […]
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.