N.A.I. Magazine April - June 2022
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Monica Howell
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Alexander Howell
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Welcome to the DMV
Three Years of Success and Counting
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Declarations of Faith According to Psalm 91 Greetings! We are still in the midst of a pandemic. How are you holding up? I know for some it has been a challenge having to stay at home and even having to wear masks and gloves when having to go out. How we go through tough times is based on our perspective. With that being said, let me give you the perspective that although things are not the way we would want them to be at the moment, we are still around to experience the moment. Let's stay encouraged and connected as we go through these turbulent times. PSALM 91: I DECLARE I will dwell in the shelter of the Most High God. I DECLARE I will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I DECLARE that God is my Refuge and my Fortress. I DECLARE that you are my God (Hallelujah) in whom I trust and with great confidence and whom I will rely. I DECLARE that God will rescue me from every trap and protect me from every disease. I DECLARE I am covered and protected by His outstretched arms. I DECLARE that God's faithful promises are my armor and my protection. I DECLARE I will not be afraid of the terrors of the night nor of the arrows that fly in the day. I DECLARE I will not dread any disease that stalks in the darkness nor any disaster that strikes at midday. I DECLARE that because God is my Refuge and the Almighty the God of my home no evil can befall me and no plague can come near my dwelling. I DECLARE that God has ordered His angels to guard, defend and protect me and my house. I DECLARE that God's armies of Heaven will keep me from falling. I will walk unharmed and kick anything that's evil from my path. I DECLARE that because of God's love for me, I'll call on Him. He'll set me above all my troubles. He will deliver me from all my fears and He will honor me with His presence and power. I DECLARE He will reward me with long life and He will show me His Salvation. **The above declarations are an excerpt of the message, 'Confessions and Bringing Order to Your Life', from Dr. Creflo Dollar, Jr., Founder and Senior Pastor of World Changers Church International (WCCI) in College Park, Georgia** N.A.I. Magazine - PagE 3
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Founder & Publisher, Editor, Creative Officer Danielle N. Pope
About N.A.I. Magazine Greetings Readers!! Welcome to New & Inspiring (N.A.I.) Magazine. N.A.I. was created to introduce newcomers to the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area and to their new neighbors and new community.
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TABLE OF Talk of Town Community News Page 10
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Howell's Standard
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April - June 2022
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CONTENTS
The Reading Room Page 16
DMV Teachers of The Year Page 17-20
N.A.I. Magazine Directory Page 24-27
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Talk of Town April 22-May 1, 2022 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Fest. 135 North Cameron Street Winchester, VA 22601 CLICK HERE for more information.
April 29-May 1, 2022 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show City Dock, Maryland CLICK HERE for more information.
May 14, 2022 BMore BBQ & Brew Fest Canton Waterfront Park Baltimore, MD 21224 CLICK HERE for more information.
May 28-30, 2022 Mem. Day Weekend Concert-Parade Washington, District of Columbia CLICK HERE for more information.
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“Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from.” ~Seth Godin
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Alexander Howell
Family Owned / Black-Owned / Made in the U.S.A.
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e are Howell’s Standard, a family business with the goal of expanding people's knowledge regarding the world of honey and all its benefits. Our journey began during the Covid Pandemic shutdown. As cases rose it became important to find ways to stay healthy that could be incorporated into daily living. We discovered the world of spices, essential oils, and home remedies. Time and time again we kept coming across honey and the more we researched the more we liked what we discovered. From food, to face, and even body we dove into the world of honey and all it had to offer. We have found honey to be healthier than other sweeteners and a natural source of antioxidants. Adding it to our foods has been life changing for us.
As we pursued this journey, we found that the greatest fear was the unknown. What if people didn't like it, what if it didn't go well? These are the internal conversations that always keep us from stepping out on faith. The way to overcome that is to do your due diligence and then take one step at a time. Learn from your mistakes but be grateful for the opportunity to try. N.A.I. Magazine - Page 13
You can't let scenarios that never happened hold you back before you even give yourself a chance to really try. If we were to describe what has been instrumental in the success of our business, it would be that we are Driven, Innovative, and Unexpected. We are driven and focused on educating our community to options that many never knew existed. We feel the innovation comes in the idea that this information is there for everyone, so we are taking the time to package it in such a way that it is easy to access and understand. We try not to be too comfortable with any of the progress we make and are always striving towards the next step. We are always sourcing new Honeys, flavors, and ideas; so that's where I would say the innovation is from. We are inspired by the unexpected.We are operating in an industry that doesn't expect us to be present. We have been surprised and inspired by Rick Ross. He has elevated himself from being a rapper to a businessman with multiple streams of income that all intersect. He walks his life with purpose to ensure every action moves towards a goal that not only benefits him but his circle and community. Moving forward, in the next 5 years, we hope to have our own store, tasting bar and Meadery that will allow our customers to experience our products. We believe community is the foundation of our lives and creating a place where ours can come together and enjoy shopping, grabbing a bite with old friends and new and discovering Mead in a relaxed atmosphere is important.
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The Reading Room Prosper and Be in Health
Dr. Gayle Jones
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The ABCs of Black History
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Washington, D.C.
Maryland
Virginia
V M D 2 2 0 2 e h t s to n o i t a l u t a r g n o C r a e Y e h t f o s r e Teach
Washington, D.C. Dominique Foster School: Blow Pierce Elementary School, Friendship Public Charter School
Click Here: Interview with Max Out Time With AJ II
CBS News Producer, Arthur Jones II (AJ II), Max Out Time With AJ II is an interview-based podcast which maximizes success stories with entertainers, entrepreneurs and educators. His special series entitled #EducationReboot explores the COVID-19 Classroom. This year AJ has interviewed several award-winning educators, from the Global Teacher Prize recipient to a 2022 National Teacher of the Year finalist. The series won for Best Black Education Podcast at the 2021 Black Podcasting Awards. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter; / @arthurjonesii; or @maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com N.A.I. Magazine - Page 18
Maryland Brianna Ross School: Deer Park Middle Magnet School Photo courtesy of Loyola University Maryland
“It’s important to recondition and reframe the narrative [about education],” said Ross. “I feel strongly that teaching should be grounded in love for our students. Teaching is a revolutionary act of love.”*
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Click Here To Watch Video Sources: *Loyola News, Loyola University, Maryland, November 8, 2021 Video, Maryland State Department of Education N.A.I. Magazine - Page 19
Virginia Daphne Tamara Fulson School: Portlock Primary School in Chesapeake Photo courtesy of Virginia Department of Education
"You go to work every day, and you just love on the kids, and you don’t expect this kind of recognition. It feels so good to be recognized for something you love to do,” Fulson said.*
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Click Here To Watch Video**
Photo courtesy of Virginia Education on Twitter
Sources: *Retrieved from, NBC12 Newsroom, Oct. 14, 2021 **Video, Chesapeake Public Schools N.A.I. Magazine - Page 20
Words are never enough to thankk you for all that you do
Happy Mother's Day
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MAY Mental Health Awareness Month
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