Joyce directed and produced her first movie

This October I went to the annual NYSEC conference in Albany.

My friends and I were given the opportunity to present the seminars we produced last semester in graduate school. It was so nice to be able to share my hard work and research with other teachers, from all over New York. My topic was "Representations of Autism in Young Adult Literature." Thanks to Kristy for helping me find relevant articles to use for my final draft.

While I was at the conference, I heard poet Joan Murray speak in a round table discussion. Her work just blew me away. After she presented, I asked her if she would allow me to take some short video footage of her, reading some of her book QUEEN OF THE MIST. Happily, she agreed. I hope you enjoy my very first attempt at movie making. I am hoping to use it for my internship at Career Services, as an example of having fun with professional development.

Smashing Pumpkins

Here's footage of the pumpkin launching trebuchet at Our Farm in Cazenovia. This is the most fun we had all day. (Except maybe for dinner. Or apple pie making at 11 pm.) Thanks to Dad for making this video. It's hard to see the pumpkin, you have to look really close. It was traveling at the speed of catapult. For more, go to Our Farm and check it out for yourself.

Apple Picking

Last weekend we went apple picking with Mom & Dad, and Kristy. It was a gorgeous day- over 70. The trees at Johnny Appleseed Farm were heavy with fruit. Scott and I picked a half a bushel; it's been a week and we haven't even come close to making a dent in the bag. It was so nice having you in town, Mom & Dad & Kristy. Thanks for coming to visit!