Breaking Free in Zambia: Tales of a Western Woman is a reflective memoir, travel journal, and insightful guide into the life of an international teacher, single mother, and maturing woman. It is a collection of personal stories written by an American woman who left everything familiar and confronted many fears, for the opportunity to be a drama teacher in Zambia. In the process, she discovered and uncovered a more authentic life.

Breaking Free in Zambia video slideshow:

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Shannon Bruce Ramaka believes that writing poetry may be a key to living a life with highly connected moments. The process of quietly listening to one's heart and then finding the words that capture its experience, may stimulate a broader perspective and insight into human existence. This may also foster a greater sense of connection with one's inner self and with others, while also providing moments of peace. This collection of forty-five poems represents special moments and memories of love throughout her life. She hopes that it encourages readers to explore their own poetic expression and uncover the voice of their heart.

“Inspired by Great Ideas;Lured Into Action by Great Visions”, published in The Principal’s Desk Reference to Professional Standards: Actionable by Robyn Conrad Hansen, F.D.D (15 March 2022)

The term middle leadership is used in education to broadly describe the swathe of administrative roles that connect the classroom teacher with the top-tier management level role of head of school. The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated the criticality of this role to school effectiveness and its relevance to crisis response. This chapter presents findings from a qualitative study conducted to understand how middle leaders were empowered during the pandemic in the international school context. Thirteen in-depth interviews with heads of schools, across three continents, were conducted to better understand how middle leaders were activated during the crisis. The findings revealed that while middle leaders were empowered through authentic collaboration, increased communication, and role clarity, due to the experience of the crisis, this was not always intentional. Finally, this chapter shares a conceptual framework that senior leaders may utilise for the sustainable empowerment of their middle leaders.

Barker, M. R., & Ramaka, S. B. (2022). Understanding Middle-Level Leaders' Empowerment During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Context of International Schools. In A. Wilmot, & C. Thompson (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Activating Middle Executives’ Agency to Lead and Manage During Times of Crisis (pp. 134-160). IGI Global.

"The Magical Fish of Silveira" is a heartwarming tale of an unexpected friendship between a swimmer and a curious little fish in the ocean pool of Silveira, on Terceira Island in the Azores. With each swim, their bond grows, turning routine moments into magical encounters filled with wonder and joy. Perfect for children ages 5-11 to read independently, this beautifully told story can also be shared as a read-aloud for younger listeners. Through themes of mindfulness, connection with nature, and the beauty of simple moments, it invites readers to discover the enchantment hidden in everyday life and the vast, mysterious ocean.

This first edition is available in English, with an additional bilingual version in English-Portuguese coming soon.