This is an inspiring and informing weekly show because being a "Balcony Person" is NOT a destination, it's a journey. A balcony person is someone who is hanging over the rail of a balcony cheering you on, encouraging you, and letting you know that they believe in you. Basement people try to drown you in their basement. They are critical and drag you down. Your host, Dr. Adolph Brown, is first and foremost a balcony person, as well as a career educator, mental health professional, business entrepreneur, and humorist of over thirty years. He will deliver many ah-ha’s and a few ha-ha’s with current events, controversial issues, and guests from all walks of life. Dr. Brown is also a social justice advocate, martial arts expert, a real estate and cartoon maven, and became a gun collector after inheriting his grandfather's collection.Dr. Brown’s ultimate goal is to help others win in life despite setbacks. He has a unique way to make conversations from all walks of life a little easier and more digestible. Join Dr. Adolph Brown as he creates a safe space that encourages empathy in an atmosphere of apathy. Your life will be transformed through laughter and learning.Join The Balcony Village of Cheerleaders LIVE Every Sunday Evening at 7:57 p.m. EST, or during Dr. Brown's Book Tour on Sunday Morning at 7:57 a.m. EST. The link and time will be sent to your Patreon account each week. Don't forget your favorite beverage for a celebratory toast at the beginning of each show!

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A Better Life Inc. exists to provide a holistic approach to personal empowerment and growth that results in individual, family, and community betterment.We believe that every person on earth is valuable and has a P.L.A.C.E. in the world. Our goal isto offer services in five key areas so that those who are struggling to find their P.L.A.C.E. mayreach it!

-Developed IEPs and implemented services accordingly.-Developed and implemented differentiated standards based lessons in all subject areas based on data and IEP needs. -Supervised, provided support to and collaborated with special education teachers within the department.-Attended school-based and division wide department chair meetings/trainings and disseminated pertinent information.-Facilitated monthly department meetings and provided on-going trainings.-Mentored new teachers.-Managed department purchasing and allocation of supplies/resources.-Participated in the interviewing and hiring of new special education faculty/staff.-Acted as LEA/Designee for IEP, Child Study, FBA/BIP and Eligibility meetings. -Assisted general education teachers with modifying lessons to meet the needs of diverse populations. -Participated in curriculum based and collaborative teams. -Co-taught Algebra 1 and Algebra Foundations. -Facilitated parent conferences, IEP meetings and professional developments. -Collaborated with students, parents, teachers, specialists, administrators, and community representatives.-Communicated with parents on a regular basis via various modalities. -Assisted with GED preparatory assessments and instruction. -Acted as faculty sponsor for the SCA freshman class and CHROME Club Sponsor. -Consulted with professionals as a part of the mathematics book adoption team.

-Developed and Implemented Individualized Education Plans for students with emotional disabilities.-Designed, planned and implemented lessons relating to social skills for students with emotional disabilities. -Launched a behavior modification program for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. -Monitored student progress in general education courses and collaborated with general education teachers. -Collaborated with outside agencies and professionals to develop transition and placement plans. -Conducted parent conference, IEP, manifestation and reevaluation meetings. -Facilitated professional development workshops and trainings. -Co-Sponsored the peer mediation program. -Earned certification in the Mandt System.

-Co-taught English in the high school setting. -Developed, planned and implemented lessons in various subject areas for a diverse group of self-contained students.-Developed and implemented IEPs.-Sponsored the CHROME Club-Sponsored the Key Club

-Planned and implemented lessons in all subject areas in order to meet the specific needs of a diverse group of students. -Acted as LEA/Administrative Designee and Child Study Co-Chair. -Conducted IEP meetings, administered formal assessments to students and wrote comprehensive data driven reports. -Provided differentiated instruction to K-3rd grade students in the Cross Categorical setting.-Facilitated trainings on hands on science integrated lessons.