Kristin Lems ( www.kristinlems.com ) sings her children's song, "Squeaky Sneakers," as her long time artistic partner, artist Peggy Lipschutz, chalk talks stroke for note. They are performing together at a workshop, part of the "Coming Into My Years" weekend at Parish Hall on the West Side of Cleveland, Ohio,on 25 March 2006, an event organized by Deborah Van Kleef. The recent documentary, "Never Turning Back the World of Peggy Lipschutz" ( www.neverturningback.net ), is devoted to Peggy's life and work. This song is available on Kristin's children's music CD, "Sharing," accompanied by a book of color drawings by Peggy ( http ). + Informações

National Louis University's Kristin Lems, Ph.D., professor in the National College of Education, shares a moment of realization from her ESL trip to Chile.. + Informações

Persian New Year celebration at Purdue University, March 2008. + Informações

Kristin's timeless, poignant classic about the catching fire of Cleveland's beautiful Cuyahoga River, in 1970, from pollution. Like Randy Newman's song on the same topic, the song captures a moment in time in which Americans suddenly realized they had a serious problem and needed to address it. Cleanup has occurred and the Cuyahoga is now able to be used for recreational purposes. For complete lyrics or to purchase/download the song, please visit www.kristinlems.com. + Informações

Interesting Kids 1. The interesting kids 20 years later Are the kids that were off on a quest Some learning pottery, some in apprenticeships Quietly doing their best They peaked slow, just like me No kudos in yearbooks to thrill They were saving their flowers To unfurl later on And they're throwing bouquets out still 2. Interesting grownups Never look back They're curious what's round the bend Some study instruments, some read to kids They see new beginnings, not ends They found out, just like me How sweetly each day can be filled And now they're sending out colors To brighten the world They're sending out rainbows still words and music by Kristin Lems c 2010. + Informações

National Louis University's Kristin Lems, Ed.D., professor in the National College of Education, describes how reading fluency strategies can increase reading for comprehension.. + Informações

Kristin Lems ( www.kristinlems.com ) sings Malvina Reynolds' anti-war classic "We Hate To See Them Go" as her long time artistic partner, artist Peggy Lipschutz, chalk talks in perfect harmony. They are performing together at a workshop, part of the "Coming Into My Years" weekend at Parish Hall on the West Side of Cleveland, Ohio,on 25 March 2006, organized by Deborah Van Kleef. The recent documentary, "Never Turning Back the World of Peggy Lipschutz" ( www.neverturningback.net ), is devoted to Peggy's life and work.. + Informações

National Louis University's Kristin Lems, Ph.D., professor in the National College of Education and alumna Kate Gallinatti discuss creative fluency instruction techniques as part of NLU's Library Author Series.. + Informações

Live performance of Kristin Lems singing her song "She Gave Herself a Rose." Song available on ITunes, Amazon, CDBaby. Lyrics below. She Gave herself a Rose When Rebecca came over to visit one day She cheered up her friends in a most special way In honor of beautfy and friendship and health She brought each a rose, and saved one for herself. She gave herself a rose, she gave herself a rose Strong but delicate, a treat for the nose She gave herself a rose, she gave herself a rose Elegant gift of love, she gave herself a rose She said, "I once waited for some prince to come Bearing roses and kisses, indeed, I've had some But love has its seasons, it comes and it goes But beauty must never die - long live the rose!" If your wings have been dragging, your smile has come loose Treat yourself sweetly, you need no excuse You can be your best friend, and God only knows You deserve all the best, so just give yourself a rose. Give yourself a rose, give yourself a rose Strong but delicate, a treat for the nose Give yourself a rose, give yourself a rose Elegant gift of love, give yourself a rose You deserve all the best, so give yourself a rose. words and music by Kristin Lems c 2012 Kleine Ding Music from the CD Upbeat on Carolsdatter Productions. + Informações

Please note: The fifth verse has a word change by Kristin Lems; Aileen Vance wrote "You may kill the prophet but the dream lives on," and Kristin changed it to "In our hearts and our minds, our dream lives on.". + Informações

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Singer/songwriter and educator Kristin Lems with first grade students performing their original verse for the song "Sharing" by Kristin Lems. Song is on the CD/book "Sharing" (cdbaby.com/kristinlems)or through Kristin's websiste(www.kristinlems.com).. + Informações

National Louis University's Kristin Lems, Ph.D., professor in the National College of Education, describes how fluency is defined in a school setting. To view Lems' full presentation on fluency, visit: www.youtube.com. + Informações

Written and performed by Kristin Lems at an event for the Iraqi Student Project, held at Evanston Public Library, Feb. 20, 2010. Please visit www.iraqistudentproject.org to learn more.. + Informações

National Louis University's Kristin Lems, Ph.D., professor in the National College of Education, previews her upcoming speech and webcast detailing effective fluency instruction techniques. Watch Lems live on Tuesday, February 7 from 6-7:30 pm at www.ustream.tv. + Informações

The National-Louis University Library hosted this Author Forum, featuring NLU Professors Lems, Miller and Soro, held Feb. 3, 2011 at the Chicago campus. The presentation is based on chapter six from their book, Teaching Reading to English Language Learners: Insights from Linguistics (Guilford, 2010). The Book can be found at Amazon.com.. + Informações

A musical get well card to Anne Feeney, part of the benefit for her medical expenses on Oct. 23, 2010, Peoples Church, Chicago. For more info on Anne: www.annefeeney.com. For information about Kristin Lems: www.kristinlems.com.. + Informações

Words and music by Kristin Lems © 2012 Kleine Ding Music (BMI) Chorus: -The heart of a woman is deeper than a mountain Harder than rock, safer than a shelter The heart of a woman is deeper than a mountain Rock my soul. 1.) In Copiapo, a mine shaft collapsed Maria and the other wives rushed to the scene "Go away ladies, this is men's work!" they heard She said, "You break rocks, but you can't break me!" 2.) 33 miners deep inside the mountain 33 miners as good as dead But the women and the children set up their camp "You will bring them out alive!" the women said. 3.) 19 days the probes brought nothing But in Maria's head was a tapping sound The 19th day, the probe brought a message 33 miners alive underground! 4.) The men underground sang songs, told stories Exercised in their prison in the earth Got notes and videos from women who waited Reminding them what life is worth. 5.) After 69 days, the capsule was ready The world held its breath, sent letters, said prayers Till one by one the men were liberated Into the arms of the women there!. + Informações

Margaret Nelson's song "Ain't Gonna Hate My Neighbor" performed by Kristin Lems and Margaret Nelson in their first Peace Songs Sing-Along at the Quaker meetinghouse in Evanston, Illinois, on January 2, 2011.. + Informações

words and music by Kristin Lems c 1982, 2007 Kleine Ding Music (BMI) recorded before a live audience at Nature's Table restaurant, Urbana, Illinois July 14, 1982 Kristin Lems, piano and voice Laurie Haag, electric bass available as a download or on the double CD Equality Road or the lp We Will Never Give Up. + Informações

Margaret J. Nelson and Kristin Lems perform Margaret's song "Space Is Large" at their first Peace Song Sing-Along January 2, 2011, at the Evanston Friends (Quakers) meetinghouse.. + Informações

performance of the song by Kristin Lems, original lyrics by Kristin Lems, a fair use parody of the Paul Simon classic, for Earth Day 2011 at National Louis University's Elgin campus, sponsored by Green Committee.. + Informações

words and music by Kristin Lems c2011. Recorded live March 6, 2011 in honor of International Women's Day. Studio version on the CD Oh Mama - plus! Dedicated to women all around this world getting together for a better world! For All Women in Struggle words and music by Kristin Lems c 2012 This song is for all women in struggle Forced to make their troubled ways alone In the courts, in the homes, and in the factories Our heroines unnamed and unknown Chorus: They knew they'd never change the world without fighting Even though they had a lot to lose If you can stand the pain, it's worth deciding To defend a woman's right to choose Oh my sisters, dear sisters, be strong. Before we had a movement to call our own, There were women fighting one by one And even now, when the going gets tough There are times there seems to be no one Chorus Whatever rights we cherish now, There are mothers, and their mothers to thank For the sake of ourselves and our daughters to come It is time for us to join in the ranks!. + Informações

Short excerpt from a performance by folksingers Kristin Lems, Dave Martin, and Margaret Nelson at the Two Way Street Coffeehouse, Downers Grove, IL, Feb. 4, 2012.. + Informações

National Louis University's Kristin Lems, Ph.D., professor in the National College of Education, and Jason Stegemoller, Ph.D., assistant professor in the National College of Education, describe how the University's grant-funded multilingual schools network in Niles, Ill. will improve teacher capacity and learning outcomes for English Language Learner students.. + Informações