Malone Alumni News

 Joel Daniel Harris `04 The latest episode of "Lessons in Adolescence" (a podcast by the Remaking Middle School Initiative, a collaborative project of University of Virginia's Youth-Nex Center and the Association of Middle Level Educators) features a conversation with Joel Daniel Harris, Founder and Executive Dreamer  of TomTod, a nearly ten-year-old youth development nonprofit based in Canton, Ohio that offers summer learning opportunities for middle school aged youth, as well as after school and in-school programming. TomTod provides a variety of community-based, immersive experiences for thousands of youth across northeast Ohio that are deeply influenced by adolescent development and rooted in community and relationships, focusing on what young adolescents are capable of here and now, and not just in the future, which can work to change what most people think of the middle school period. Joel Daniel and Jason talk about the genesis of TomTod, the attributes of ...

 Wendy Deters-Grant `00 has published " From Mourning to Morning, One Women's Journey " under the pen name Wen Davidson.

  Dr. G. Ira Wentworth '93, '97 was selected as the winner of the 2022 Jennings Ohio Superintendent Outstanding Performance Award by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, one of the highest awards the Foundation bestows on an educator.   This award will be formally presented at the Jennings Educators Retreat in July.   Dr. Wentworth was selected for this award due to his focus as a leader on deep learning and excellent teaching.   Dr. Wentworth is serving in his 10th year as Superintendent for the Indian Valley Local School District.   He resides in Dennison, Ohio with his wife Amy '92.

 Amanda (Pigford) Trumpower `14 Christian children's author Amanda Trumpower announces Collar Cases, a new chapter book series for kids who love animals, mystery and humor. This series combines silly characters and zany hijinks with family-friendly messages built on biblical themes, making it the perfect read-aloud for Christian parents of children ages 7-12. Collar Cases follows the adventures of cat and dog investigative journalists Mittens Meow and Alex Digger as they solve mysteries and learn lessons about character in their small town. The fun begins with Case of the Robbed Recipe, which is available in paperback, ebook and audiobook from Amazon. For review copies, email amanda@jtrumpower.com . Children are also invited to attend a series of free virtual programs throughout May 2022. Programs take place in Alex's metaverse clubhouse, hosted by Gather.town. Each program features fun activities and guest speakers on topics related to the books, as well as free book g...