# mcmahon — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mcmahon. Page: Feed: --- ## [Frazzled About Education Newsletter](https://mrsfrazzled.substack.com/p/frazzled-about-education-newsletter-86e) _2026-08-18 · Frazz · Frazzled About Education_ Week of August 17, 2026 ## [Art as Meditation](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/art-as-meditation) _2026-08-16 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ Even if it's not "good" ## ["The Wisdom Is in the Room"](https://mrsfrazzled.substack.com/p/the-wisdom-is-in-the-room) _2026-08-12 · Frazz · Frazzled About Education_ Juliana Stratton on Public Schools, Leadership & the U.S. Senate [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210936022/ba23d2f23a2b70c5be0087c8be67a180.mp3) ## [Transformations in 3D: How AMSI approaches new concepts in the ICE-EM textbooks](https://mathstalk.podbean.com/e/transformations-in-3d-how-amsi-approaches-new-concepts-in-the-ice-em-textbooks/) _2026-08-12 · MathsTalk by AMSI Schools_ Transformations in 3D: How AMSI approaches new concepts in the ICE-EM textbooks Episode summary Three-dimensional coordinates and transformations are a significant addition to the Year 8 mathematics curriculum—but how do we introduce them without making 3D geometry feel unnecessarily abstract? In this episode of MathsTalk, AMSI Schools’ Leanne McMahon explores the thinking behind the new… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hqxp28wzqwj55kim/Yr_8_Transformations_in_3D_-_How_AMSI_approach_new_concepts_in_the_ICE-EM_textbooks_a2j5x.mp3) ## [Mrs. Rochester part 4](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/mrs-rochester-part-4) _2026-08-09 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ Doom! ## [Why Gifted Education is a Remnant of a World That Loved Eugenics](https://mrsfrazzled.substack.com/p/why-gifted-education-is-a-remnant) _2026-08-08 · Jed Bookout · Frazzled About Education_ Jed Bookout: I had a conversation with Frazz recently, where she told me that when she was in the second grade, she was given an IQ test. ## [Dumped During the School Day](https://mrsfrazzled.substack.com/p/dumped-during-the-school-day) _2026-08-04 · Frazz · Frazzled About Education_ A personal lore dump about...being dumped...and how I survived being completely broke going into my first year of teaching. ## [Mrs. Rochester part 3](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/mrs-rochester-part-3) _2026-08-02 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ Things are getting complicated ## [Do Not Ever Let Them Call You "Un-American"](https://mrsfrazzled.substack.com/p/do-not-ever-let-them-call-you-un) _2026-07-28 · Jed Bookout · Frazzled About Education_ On April 23, 1951, a 16 year old Black girl by the name of Barbara Rose Johns decided she had enough with the conditions of her high school.Frazzled About Education is a reader-supported publication. ## [Living With Dragons](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/living-with-dragons) _2026-07-26 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ And accepting them unconditionally ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oqyE16XTs5nO) _2026-07-26 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [PAYWALLED GOSSIP: California State Department of Education](https://mrsfrazzled.substack.com/p/paywalled-gossip-california-state) _2026-07-20 · Frazz · Frazzled About Education_ Watch now | This would get me in trouble so uhhhh just posting it for us. ## [Industry Day for Teachers. Free Teacher PD](https://mathstalk.podbean.com/e/industry-day-for-teachers-free-teacher-pd/) _2026-07-20 · MathsTalk by AMSI Schools_ When students ask, “When am I ever going to use this maths?”, real examples can make all the difference. In this special MathsTalk episode, Leanne McMahon previews AMSI’s FREE Industry Days for Teachers, taking place on Thursday 30 July 2026 at Swinburne University of Technology and CSL’s global headquarters. Discover how mathematics supports careers in artificial intelligence, sustainability,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g3u9tebzenim4vfj/Teacher_Industry_Day_2026.mp3) ## [A Whole Lot of Thoughts About Art](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/a-whole-lot-of-thoughts-about-art) _2026-07-19 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ And what it is to be an artist in a late-capitalist world ## [Chinese Jesus leads Bloodiest Civil War in history](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/07/13/chinese-jesus-leads-taiping-rebellion/) _2026-07-13 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ A Chinese man who believed he was Jesus caused the deaths of tens of millions of people. Why wasn t this taught in my history class at school? And yet it happened. An astonishing story of a messianic leader in 19th century China who left a trail of slaughter right across the country. This is the... The post Chinese Jesus leads Bloodiest Civil War in history appeared first on Beardy History . ## [On Mysteries and Mistakes](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/on-mysteries-and-mistakes) _2026-07-12 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ and building a life ## [Mrs. Rochester part 2](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/mrs-rochester-part-2) _2026-07-05 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ Why has she been locked up? ## [Part One of My Novella, Mrs. Rochester](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/part-one-of-my-novella-mrs-rochester) _2026-06-28 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ It's a sequel to Jane Eyre ## June 22, 2026: Committed to Leadership, Mentorship, and Impact _2026-06-22 · Coffee with Graham_ ACCME's inaugural Pinnacle Award winners join us to discuss leadership, mentorship and development of impactful CME/CE programs. Our guests: Kurt Snyder, JD, MBA (CME Administrator of the Year), Kristin Jensen, MD (CME mentor of the Year), Jonathan Dort, MD, and Erin Schwarz (CME Impact of the Year). [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/717162/episodes/19385091-june-22-2026-committed-to-leadership-mentorship-and-impact.mp3) ## [Beauty Is a Need](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/beauty-is-a-need) _2026-06-21 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ Collage by Barbara Ellen McMahon If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Barbara Ellen McMahon, author of the novella, Mrs. Rochester . It’s a sequel to Jane Eyre. This time, it’s Jane who’s locked in the attic and there’s a new governess. It’s available on Kobo, where it’s been getting rave reviews. If you enjoy my writing here, chances are you’ll love Mrs. Rochester. If you don’t have a Kobo reader,… ## [Is Creativity a Waste of Time?](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/is-creativity-a-waste-of-time) _2026-06-14 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ Of course not. Here's why. ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1zBetkcnyvxk) _2026-06-14 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [The Odyssey Movie and manufactured rage over the casting by Christopher Nolan](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/06/08/the-odyssey-movie-and-manufactured-rage-over-the-casting-by-christopher-nolan/) _2026-06-08 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ Homer was an ancient Greek writer who wrote The Odyssey. Did you know that even that statement can t be taken for granted? Some academics believe Homer may never have existed. Or that The Odyssey could have been the product of several hands. As for Homer s birth and death details don t bother looking because that s... The post The Odyssey Movie and manufactured rage over the casting by Christopher… ## [How was the Virgin Mary turned into a goddess?](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/06/07/how-was-the-virgin-mary-turned-into-a-goddess/) _2026-06-07 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ As a teenager, I went to confession at our local Roman Catholic church and struggled to find much to confess. From the back of my mind, I dredged up some petty misdemeanours and was told by the priest in the confessional box to recite three Our Fathers, Three Glory Be s, and Three Hail Marys. The... The post How was the Virgin Mary turned into a goddess? appeared first on Beardy History . ## [A Meditation on Sitting](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/a-meditation-on-sitting) _2026-06-07 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ But not a sitting meditation ## [The People Who Built Malta’s Temples — and Then Vanished](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/06/04/the-people-who-built-maltas-temples-and-then-vanished/) _2026-06-04 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ Temples built up to 3,000 years before the Pyramids of Egypt which were constructed around 2,500BC. When I visited Malta in 2023, I had to try and get my head round the fact that the temple ruins I was looking at dated back 5,000 years. Stone structures still standing with doorways aligned to catch... The post The People Who Built Malta s Temples — and Then Vanished appeared first on Beardy… ## [Vanished: Roanoke and the Mystery of Lost Colonies](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/06/04/vanished-roanoke-and-the-mystery-of-lost-colonies/) _2026-06-04 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ When entire settlements disappear without a trace, what do their silences tell us? Roanoke Island is arguably the most famous exampled of a vanished community but there have been other lost colonies. The disappearance of those who have struck out to create a new life for themselves grips our imagination. Few mysteries in human... The post Vanished: Roanoke and the Mystery of Lost Colonies appeared… ## [Borrowed Gods: How Ancient Paganism Shaped the Bible](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/06/04/borrowed-gods-how-ancient-paganism-shaped-the-bible/) _2026-06-04 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ I m writing a book on secret societies at the moment for a publisher and as I looked at the ancient Greek mystery cults, and all their strange practices and beliefs, I began to see elements of Christianity. Ideas of sacrifice, resurrection, redemption, and the rituals performed in both belief systems. Because the Old and New... The post Borrowed Gods: How Ancient Paganism Shaped the Bible appeared… ## [No Place To Hide: Writing Errol Christie’s Story – By Tony McMahon](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/06/03/no-place-to-hide-writing-errol-christies-story-by-tony-mcmahon/) _2026-06-03 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ When Errol Christie first sat down with me to tell his life story, I wasn t prepared for the journey that lay ahead. I knew the headline version — British boxing s nearly man, the gifted middleweight who should have been a world champion. What I didn t know was the depth of the world he d navigated to... The post No Place To Hide: Writing Errol Christie s Story By Tony McMahon appeared first on… ## [The Price of Beauty: A History of Dangerous Cosmetics](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/06/02/the-price-of-beauty-a-history-of-dangerous-cosmetics/) _2026-06-02 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ From lead-laced face powder to jawline-shattering surgery, the lengths people have gone to look beautiful have often been lethal. We are still prepared to use dangerous cosmetics and dubious medical procedures to look amazing. Our ancestors made the same mistake. Here is the full, unflinching story. Beauty has always come at a price. Sometimes that... The post The Price of Beauty: A History of… ## [Blood, Fire, and the Otherworld: The Irish Myths My Grandmother Told Me](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/06/01/blood-fire-and-the-otherworld-the-irish-myths-my-grandmother-told-me/) _2026-06-01 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ My grandmother granny to me was an Irish woman who had been a school teacher before retirement, but in her last years, liked nothing better than to fill my young head with tales from Irish mythology. Norma McMahon (born McEnhill), 1909-1975, was a fiery product of Ulster (Omagh, county Tyrone to be exact).... The post Blood, Fire, and the Otherworld: The Irish Myths My Grandmother Told Me appeared… ## [Blood, Sand, and Glory: The True Lives of Roman Gladiators](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/06/01/blood-sand-and-glory-the-true-lives-of-roman-gladiators/) _2026-06-01 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ They were the rockstars of the ancient world — enslaved, brutalised, and adored. The life of a Roman gladiator was far stranger, and far more human, than the movies suggest. First, let s start with a little video clip of the Colosseum, scene of so much gladiatorial combat, from my last visit in 2025. Who Were... The post Blood, Sand, and Glory: The True Lives of Roman Gladiators appeared first on… [Listen](https://videos.files.wordpress.com/zH9gnPDf/img_6514.mov) ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vPBRUBmq40la) _2026-06-01 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Ten Creepiest Facts About Adolf Hitler That History Rarely Discusses](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/06/01/ten-creepiest-facts-about-adolf-hitler-that-history-rarely-discusses/) _2026-06-01 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ Adolf Hitler remains one of history s most studied and reviled figures — yet beyond the textbook horror of the Holocaust and World War II lies a more unsettling portrait. The personal psychology, the obsessions, the blind spots, and the bizarre contradictions of the man who dragged the world into catastrophe are, in many ways, more... The post Ten Creepiest Facts About Adolf Hitler That History… ## [Divorced, Beheaded, Died: Henry VIII and His Six Wives](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/05/31/divorced-beheaded-died-henry-viii-and-his-six-wives/) _2026-05-31 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ Henry VIII is one of history s most recognisable monarchs — not for his military genius or philosophical writings, but largely because he went through wives at a rate that would give a modern divorce lawyer palpitations. Six marriages, two beheadings, two divorces, one death in childbirth, and one queen who had the good sense to... The post Divorced, Beheaded, Died: Henry VIII and His Six Wives… ## [Don't Let the Days Slip By](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/dont-let-the-days-slip-by) _2026-05-31 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ A recent page from my journal If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Barbara Ellen McMahon, author of the novella, Mrs. Rochester . It’s a sequel to Jane Eyre. This time, it’s Jane who’s locked in the attic and there’s a new governess. It’s available on Kobo, where it’s been getting rave reviews. If you enjoy my writing here, chances are you’ll love Mrs. Rochester. If you don’t have a Kobo reader, you… ## [Corruption in the Roman Catholic church – a history](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/05/29/corruption-in-the-roman-catholic-church-a-history/) _2026-05-29 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ Whether you re a lapsed Catholic (me) or a practising Catholic (along with 1.4bn others on the planet), the history of corruption in the Roman Catholic church is gripping stuff. When I was a news producer at the BBC many years ago, the job of Vatican correspondent was coveted. The opportunity to investigate papal secrets, wealth,... The post Corruption in the Roman Catholic church a history… ## [Cancer as Invitation](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/cancer-as-invitation) _2026-05-24 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Barbara Ellen McMahon, author of the novella, Mrs. Rochester . It’s a sequel to Jane Eyre. This time, it’s Jane who’s locked in the attic and there’s a new governess. It’s available on Kobo, where it’s been getting rave reviews. If you enjoy my writing here, chances are you’ll love Mrs. Rochester. If you don’t have a Kobo reader, you can download the app for free.… ## [Creative Classrooms: Teaching Years 9-10 using AMSI’s new ICE-EM maths textbooks](https://mathstalk.podbean.com/e/creative-classrooms-teaching-years-9-10-using-amsi-s-new-ice-em-maths-textbooks/) _2026-05-19 · MathsTalk by AMSI Schools_ In this episode of MathsTalk, Leanne continues the conversation about using textbooks creatively, moving from Years 7 and 8 into the more complex terrain of Years 9 and 10. While many of the same principles still apply; conceptual understanding, mathematical language, structured lessons and exercises used for thinking rather than just completion, Years 9 and 10 bring their own challenges. Students… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sqdvafxb2y3ejs7i/Creative_Classrooms_Teaching_Years_9-10_using_AMSI_textbooks.mp3) ## [Top Ten Vatican Conspiracy Theories](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/05/18/top-ten-vatican-conspiracy-theories/) _2026-05-18 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ Was Pope John Paul I murdered in 1978? Does the Vatican have evidence that Jesus was not the son of God? Is the Holy See monitoring the skies for extraterrestrials? With its secrecy and power, the Vatican has long attracted conspiracy theories. So, let s have a look at the Top Ten Vatican Conspiracy Theories. Starting... The post Top Ten Vatican Conspiracy Theories appeared first on Beardy History… ## [I Want to Be Seen, But Maybe Not Completely](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/i-want-to-be-seen-but-maybe-not-completely) _2026-05-17 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ Collage by Barbara Ellen McMahon If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Barbara Ellen McMahon, author of the novella, Mrs. Rochester . It’s a sequel to Jane Eyre. This time, it’s Jane who’s locked in the attic and there’s a new governess. It’s available on Kobo, where it’s been getting rave reviews. If you enjoy my writing here, chances are you’ll love Mrs. Rochester. If you don’t have a Kobo reader,… ## [Is Life Supposed to Make Sense?](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/is-life-supposed-to-make-sense) _2026-05-10 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ collage by Barbara McMahon If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Barbara Ellen McMahon, author of the novella, Mrs. Rochester . It’s a sequel to Jane Eyre. This time, it’s Jane who’s locked in the attic and there’s a new governess. It’s available on Kobo, where it’s been getting rave reviews. If you enjoy my writing here, chances are you’ll love Mrs. Rochester. If you don’t have a Kobo reader, you can… ## [Trump administration releases new UFO files](https://beardyhistory.com/2026/05/08/president-trump-releases-ufo-files-in-2026/) _2026-05-08 · Tony McMahon · Beardy History_ On May 8 2026, the Trump administration released the first batch of formerly classified UFO/UAP files as part of a new transparency initiative called the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). Highlights of what was published: Here is an example of what has been released. President Trump directed federal agencies back in... The post Trump administration releases… ## [When You Become a Ghost of Yourself](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/when-you-become-a-ghost-of-yourself) _2026-05-03 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ It's not good. ## April 30, 2026: Committed to Nutrition and Preventive Medicine _2026-04-30 · Coffee with Graham_ Join host Graham McMahon, president and CEO of ACCME, as he speaks with registered dietitian Colleen Tewksbury, PhD, MPH, RD, CSOWM, LDN, FAND, incoming Chair of the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Assistant Professor in Nutrition Science at University of Pennsylvania, and pediatrician Christopher Duggan, MD, MPH, Editor in Chief, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and Professor… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/717162/episodes/19102676-april-30-2026-committed-to-nutrition-and-preventive-medicine.mp3) ## [NEW MERCH DROP](https://psyland25.com/28707-2/) _2026-04-29 · bastis mutter · psyland 25_ The post NEW MERCH DROP appeared first on psyland 25 . ## [It's a Cult](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/its-a-cult) _2026-04-26 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ And we're all in it. ## [Following My Intuition](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/following-my-intuition) _2026-04-19 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ It always leads me someplace interesting ## [Creative Classrooms: Teaching Years 7–8 using AMSI’s new ICE-EM maths textbooks](https://mathstalk.podbean.com/e/using-textbooks-in-the-creative-classroom/) _2026-04-16 · MathsTalk by AMSI Schools_ In this solo episode of MathsTalk, Leanne McMahon explores how to use Textbooks creatively in Years 7 and 8, where students are moving from primary habits into more abstract secondary mathematics. The episode focuses on building precise mathematical language, identifying common transition misconceptions, using textbook exercises for concept development rather than simple practice, and structuring… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cxmvcx755qdk4b8t/Using_textbooks_in_the_Creative_Classroom_Y7_8.mp3) ## [I Might Need to Temper My Enthusiasm](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/i-might-need-to-curb-my-enthusiasm) _2026-04-12 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ Just a little ## [I Don't Know What I'm Doing Here](https://barbaraellenmcmahon.substack.com/p/i-dont-know-what-im-doing-here) _2026-04-05 · Barbara Ellen McMahon · Barbara Ellen McMahon_ Cover design by Scott McKowen If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Barbara Ellen McMahon, author of the novella, Mrs. Rochester . It’s a sequel to Jane Eyre. This time, it’s Jane who’s locked in the attic and there’s a new governess. It’s available on Kobo, where it’s been getting rave reviews. If you enjoy my writing here, chances are you’ll love Mrs. Rochester. If you don’t have a Kobo reader, you… ## [MathsTalk 2026 - A preview](https://mathstalk.podbean.com/e/mathstalk-2026-a-preview/) _2026-03-18 · MathsTalk by AMSI Schools_ What's in store for the remainder of 2026? A plethora of exciting and engaging podcasts for you mathematical pleasure. Contact us for more ideas: mathstalk@amsi.org.au [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vuwxj89jbib2q9uj/MathsTalk_A_2026_previewa0lv5.mp3) ## [Calculators in years 7 & 8 (updated)](https://mathstalk.podbean.com/e/calculators2/) _2026-03-16 · MathsTalk by AMSI Schools_ In this episode of MathsTalk, Leanne McMahon is joined by mathematics educator Nadia Abdelal to explore the role of calculators in Years 7–8. This re-released episode tackles a question many schools still debate: when do calculators support learning, and when do they risk getting in the way? Leanne and Nadia discuss how calculators can reduce cognitive load, improve access to new concepts, and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kmez75tjgv94x2yi/Calculators_in_Years_7_8.mp3)