House Flipping 101 With AirBnB
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 […]
Lakeview Cottage: Frozen Pipes! ACK!
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 […]
Living Large in a Lake Erie Tiny House
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
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
Math!?! When will I ever use this?
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
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Celebrating Women in STEM
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 […]
2020 Code Breaker Book Giveaway!
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 […]
Happy December From Code Breaker Inc.!
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 […]
Hot Off The Press! Liv’s Seashells & Discomfort By Design
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 […]
On the Blog…November 2020
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 […]
Get Fired Up With FIRED UP LEADERSHIP!
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 […]
The NEW Daily STEM!
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 […]
A Year For The Books
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 […]
Leadership Matters
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. […]
Let Them Play – inspired by Daily STEM by Chris Woods
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 […]
Twitter Chats…A Quick & Simple Learning Fix
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 […]
We Are On A Mission!
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 […]
Code Breaker Power Summit 2020
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
The Road to Awesome!
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 […]
Distancing in Kindergarten with @McMenemyTweets
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
Finding Lost Smiles
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 […]
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.