Lisa Donovan Bücher

"Lisa Donovan is anyone's definition of a strong woman. She has built several lauded restaurants from the ground up, including Sean Brock's Husk empire; she raised two brilliant children with no money; she is a rape survivor; she is a profoundly talented artist. But from her early childhood, she had been told at every juncture that she wasn't enough: she came from a poor Southern family that despised its own Zuni/Mexican roots and repeatedly silenced its women. And yet through their pain, the women of Donovan's family had found strength and passion through food. They expressed their love by making beautiful things in the kitchen, and they inspired Donovan's accomplished career. But the path never grew smooth. For all the accolades she received along the way, the restaurant industry seemed only to allow men to claim the top mantles. Donovan watched male chefs co-opt recipes, stories, and cultures that had been built by women until she had enough. OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HUNGER is Donovan's reclaiming of her own story and of the story of the women who came before her. It's also an unforgettable Southern journey of class, gender, and race as told through food"-- Provided by publisher

The arts and STEM education can coexist harmoniously, providing students with comprehensive instruction that fosters critical thinking and analytical skills. This essential teacher’s resource, developed with Lesley University, equips educators with insights on effectively integrating the arts to engage students beyond traditional courses. Aimed at motivating disengaged learners, it offers strategies for incorporating the arts into language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. As a practical guide, it facilitates the meaningful integration of artistic expression—such as poetry, music, storytelling, dramatic movement, and visual arts—throughout the curriculum. Techniques presented can help students struggling in STEM subjects engage more effectively, while those excelling can enhance their artistic skills. The resource includes activities, concrete examples, teacher stories, and assessment tools to illustrate students’ understanding of both arts processes and content. Educators will gain clarity on the arts' role in making STEM instruction relevant and meaningful for all students, supporting College and Career Readiness Standards. Rachelle Cracchiolo co-founded Shell Education to share educational ideas and resources, evolving from a hobby into a recognized name in educational publishing, alongside Teacher Created Materials.