Two new children’s picture books will soon be released that tackle concepts like gratitude and celebrating the experience of people who look at the world differently and live with disorders.

Jessica Whipple, Lancaster poet and author of Enough Is and I Think I Think a Lot joined us on The Spark Tuesday to discuss her books, poetry, and connection to her work.

Two new children’s picture books will soon be released that tackle concepts like gratitude and celebrating the experience of people who look at the world differently and live with disorders.
Jessica Whipple, Lancaster poet and author of Enough Is and I Think I Think a Lot joined us on The Spark Tuesday to discuss her books, poetry, and connection to her work.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from <a href="https://www.witf.org">WITF</a>, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

The Spark

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

Lancaster author shares her experience with OCD and new children's picture books that address complex emotions

The Hershey Theatre, a historic landmark in Derry Township, has announced it will close its doors for 2025 for renovations. Donald Papson, Executive Director of the MS Hershey Foundation, says the theatre will undergo major renovations.

“We're hoping to be able to renovate the seats and actually we will be taking out 1904 seats and historically and accurately putting them back in with new seat cushions, some new armrests, some things that will bring those seats up into what we call 2025, 2026 standards.”

The renovations will also include new carpeting, new dressing rooms, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units.

“So, although most people tell me they don't notice it because we have 1930s technology in our air conditioning. You can get a time in that theater where it's not quite as cool as you may have hoped it has been. So the air conditioning again will be brought up to 2026, 2025 standards, and we'll also be doing a adding new boilers so that the heating will be improved and we'll also be adding an entire new electrical system in that space so that the lights will not only be more energy efficient, but actually will be able to light that auditorium space throughout the year.”

The Final show before the closure will be “Pretty Women” which is scheduled for January. The first show after the renovations is yet to be determined, but the theatre is set to welcome back audiences on Dec. 1, 2025.

The <a href="https://www.hersheyentertainment.com/hershey-theatre/">Hershey Theatre</a>, a historic landmark in Derry Township, has announced it will close its doors for 2025 for renovations. Donald Papson, Executive Director of the MS Hershey Foundation, says the theatre will undergo major renovations.
&ldquo;We're hoping to be able to renovate the seats and actually we will be taking out 1904 seats and historically and accurately putting them back in with new seat cushions, some new armrests, some things that will bring those seats up into what we call 2025, 2026 standards.&rdquo;
The renovations will also include new carpeting, new dressing rooms, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units.
&ldquo;So, although most people tell me they don't notice it because we have 1930s technology in our air conditioning. You can get a time in that theater where it's not quite as cool as you may have hoped it has been. So the air conditioning again will be brought up to 2026, 2025 standards, and we'll also be doing a adding new boilers so that the heating will be improved and we'll also be adding an entire new electrical system in that space so that the lights will not only be more energy efficient, but actually will be able to light that auditorium space throughout the year.&rdquo;
The Final show before the closure will be &ldquo;Pretty Women&rdquo; which is scheduled for January. The first show after the renovations is yet to be determined, but the theatre is set to welcome back audiences on Dec. 1, 2025.

The Hershey Theatre to close for a year

Our Journalist Roundtable segment for December 20 included Pennlive reporter Jenna Wise. Jenna joined The Spark to discuss her article on The Harrisburg School Department to create it’s own police department. She also discussed her coverage on major breaking news in the City of Harrisburg in the past month. Listen to the podcast to hear the conversation.

Our Journalist Roundtable segment for December 20 included Pennlive reporter <a href="https://www.pennlive.com/staff/jenawise/posts.html">Jenna Wise</a>. Jenna joined The Spark to discuss her <a href="https://www.pennlive.com/news/2024/12/harrisburg-school-district-to-create-its-own-police-department.html">article</a> on The Harrisburg School Department to create it&rsquo;s own police department. She also discussed her coverage on major <a href="https://www.pennlive.com/news/2024/12/homicide-suspect-dead-after-confrontation-with-police-in-harrisburg.html">breaking news</a> in the City of Harrisburg in the past month. Listen to the podcast to hear the conversation.

Journalist Roundtable:  Major breaking news events in Harrisburg, and Harrisburg SD to create its own police department

Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, announced its selection of 12 educators from across the country to join the Company’s third annual Teacher Fellows Cohort. During the school year, these skilled K-8 educators will work alongside Scholastic Education Solutions’ product development, research and marketing teams and assist with the development of various education-focused programs.

Scott Brewer, a sixth-grade teacher at Eagle View Middle School has been selected to join the 2024-25 teacher Fellows Cohort.  Scott has 19 years’ experience as a Pennsylvania educator, and has worked with students and teachers across various K-8 settings.

The 2024-2025 Teacher Fellows will serve through August 2025 and are listed below:
Sherri Amos, Grade 4 Teacher, Copeland Elementary School, Augusta, GA
Anna Catherine Boyd, Grade 6 and 8 Teacher, Brewer Middle School, Greenwood, SC
Scott Brewer, Grade 6 Teacher, Eagle View Middle School, Mechanicsburg, PA
Andrea Childes, Grade 5 Teacher, Highcroft Ridge Elementary School, Chesterfield, MO
Milagros Sanchez-Cohen, Kindergarten Teacher, Horeb Christian School, Hialeah, FL
Alexandra Felix, Grade 2 Teacher, P.S. 122 Mamie Fay School, Astoria, NY
Bridget Jordan, Grade 1 and 4 Teacher, Baltimore Highlands Elementary School, Baltimore, MD
Katie Kim, Grade 5 Teacher, Warner Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA
Paul King, Grade 6 Teacher, Global Village Academy North, Thornton, CO
Morgan Meaux Mercado, Grade 3 Teacher, Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School, Lafayette Parish, LA
Keke Powell, Grade 2 Teacher, Sunfield Elementary School, Buda, TX
Hope Clinton, Grade 8 Teacher, AZ

 

 

 

 

Scholastic, the global children&rsquo;s publishing, education, and media company, announced its selection of 12 educators from across the country to join the Company&rsquo;s third annual Teacher Fellows Cohort. During the school year, these skilled K-8 educators will work alongside Scholastic Education Solutions&rsquo; product development, research and marketing teams and assist with the development of various education-focused programs.
Scott Brewer, a sixth-grade teacher at Eagle View Middle School has been selected to join the 2<a href="https://education.scholastic.com/education/teacher-fellows.html#contact">024-25 teacher Fellows Cohort.</a> &nbsp;Scott has 19 years&rsquo; experience as a Pennsylvania educator, and has worked with students and teachers across various K-8 settings.
The&nbsp;2024-2025 Teacher Fellows&nbsp;will serve through August 2025 and are listed below:
<ul>
<li>Sherri Amos, Grade 4 Teacher, Copeland Elementary School, Augusta, GA</li>
<li>Anna Catherine Boyd, Grade 6 and 8 Teacher, Brewer Middle School, Greenwood, SC</li>
<li>Scott Brewer, Grade 6 Teacher, Eagle View Middle School, Mechanicsburg, PA</li>
<li>Andrea Childes, Grade 5 Teacher, Highcroft Ridge Elementary School, Chesterfield, MO</li>
<li>Milagros Sanchez-Cohen, Kindergarten Teacher, Horeb Christian School, Hialeah, FL</li>
<li>Alexandra Felix, Grade 2 Teacher, P.S. 122 Mamie Fay School, Astoria, NY</li>
<li>Bridget Jordan, Grade 1 and 4 Teacher, Baltimore Highlands Elementary School, Baltimore, MD</li>
<li>Katie Kim, Grade 5 Teacher, Warner Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA</li>
<li>Paul King, Grade 6 Teacher, Global Village Academy North, Thornton, CO</li>
<li>Morgan Meaux Mercado, Grade 3 Teacher, Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School, Lafayette Parish, LA</li>
<li>Keke Powell, Grade 2 Teacher, Sunfield Elementary School, Buda, TX</li>
<li>Hope Clinton, Grade 8 Teacher, AZ</li>
</ul>
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Lancaster author shares her experience with OCD and new children's picture books that address complex emotions

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