"Responsive Collaboration"

 It was very gratifying to be able to put my own experience and knowledge of the school system to good use for my interview with Albert Johnson-Mussad and Laurel Peltier about their book “Responsive Collaboration for IEP and 504 Teams." I hope that the piece brought some clarity as well as empathy to the community at large. It is so important that we dismantle stigma that potentially holds back our young people and build bridges to help them excel! Thank you, Albert and Laurel, and thank all teachers and school staff for your hard work!

https://www.recorder.com/Johnson-Mussad-education-book-47370991

Poetry Book "Leave No Wake" by Marie Gauthier

Marie Gauthier's new poetry book, "Leave No Wake" is a wonderful and very relatable exploration of an array of human emotions and experiences. She ties grief, parenthood, womanhood, and more to every day moments and routines. I'm looking forward to more of her work!

https://www.recorder.com/Shelburne-Falls-poet-explores-grief-motherhood-in--Leave-No-Wake--46512662

Author Photo of Marie Gauthier

"Trail Running" by Ben Kimball

 This was a new one for me! I interviewed a very enthusiastic Ben Kimball about his second jogging trail book: "Trail Running: Eastern Massachusetts." He jogged, wrote, and even photographed it all himself. I'm definitely inspired to check out some of those spots now!

https://www.recorder.com/Greenfield-resident-combines-passions-with-books-on-trail-running-45937648

Ben Kimball relaxing by a Running Trail

Winter Miller's "Not a Cat"

 I had a fascinating conversation with Winter Miller about her new children's book "Not a Cat." She's a very interesting person and I hope her book inspires many children!

https://www.recorder.com/Greenfield-native-thinks-outside-the-box-with-new-play-children-s-book-45500697

Winter Miller with Gato

Reliving Childhood and Exploring Immigration with Elaine Reardon in her chapbook "Look Behind You"

 I had a delightful conversation with poet Elain Reardon about her chapbook, "Look Behind You." In her writing, she explores family and culture through the lens of a child of immigrants from Armenia. Her book is sensual, bright, and relatable to most "melting pot" Americans.

https://www.recorder.com/Elaine-Reardon-Chapbook-32286723

Elaine Reardon with her chapbook at McCusker's Market