PODCAST EPISODE 24
 
Dr. Joseph Goins
CEO, NS4ed
 
Quote of the Podcast –
“To find what one is fitted to do and secure the opportunity to do it is the key to happiness”. John Dewey
 
Introduction of Guest BIO –
Dr. Joseph L. Goins’s career began as a vocational educator in Tennessee, where he had the opportunity to develop the foundational skills program for learners with the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) System.  He was nominated for “Teacher of the Year” within the TBR system in 1995 and helped develop the first occupational profiles for the work-ready credential for 26 Technical and 14 Community Colleges. Additionally, Joseph developed a statewide primary skills/mathematics curriculum focused on career pathways that were systematically adopted for all programs in Tennessee. He received a BS in Mathematics Education from Berea College in Kentucky and an MS in Administration and Supervision from the University of Tennessee. He completed his EdD from Vanderbilt University in Educational Leadership and Policy.
For much of Joseph’s 30+ year career, he has focused on education and custom solutions in the ED TECH industry. His career has brought him a deep understanding of integrating technology into the classroom through resources that promote student achievement, teacher effectiveness, and leadership strategies for administrators. He has led sales, marketing, and professional development efforts in all US and international markets. Joseph has developed a stellar track record of increasing market share, profitability, and the development of product offerings while at the same time focusing on the needs of learners and educators.
Dr. Goins is the CEO of an action-based research company, NS4ed, which works closely with policy leaders, companies, schools, teachers, and educators alike to understand applying best practices and research into practice. NS4ed is committed to excellence in education, research, equity, and inclusion because Joseph practices and lives by those same principles. This is also evident in that NS4ed is devoted to giving back to the communities it serves. Joseph works with schools across the country, helping them identify the best solution that fits their culture, region, needs, and, ultimately, valuable solutions that allow learners to be successful.  NS4ed developed the Pathway2Careers model that embodies the Career-Connected Learning approach.
Education:
Vanderbilt University: Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy, 2016
University of Tennessee: Master of Science in Administration and Supervision, 1997
Berea College: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education, 1993
Hubs of Inquiry: Mathematics Education & Curriculum Design; Career & Technical Education; K-12 Educational Leadership; Creating Impactful Partnerships between Education, Industry & Government Entities; Innovative Career-Connected Learning; Access and Equity; STEM Education; and Quantitative, Qualitative, and Community-Based Research.
Interview
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators

•  30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?
• What drew you to education?
• What do you love about what you do?
• Tell us about NS4ed
• Tell us a story or favorite memory about your work in education
• What are the biggest challenges to you?
• What would you like decision makers to know?

Podcast/book shoutouts
Savage Inequalities
Experience and Education
Foxfire Experience
Five Miles Away
Allure of Order
Unreasonable Hospitality
 
Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P at https://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox
Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

PODCAST EPISODE 23
 
Amy Breeding McVey
Vice President Improvement Services, Cognia, Inc.
 
Quote of the Podcast –
"Learning and growth have no finish line" - John Maxwell
 
Introduction of Guest BIO –
Amy McVey currently serves as Vice President of Improvement Services with Cognia, a nonprofit supporting institutions, teachers, leaders, and learners in all areas of continuous school improvement and professional learning across the globe. A 35-year veteran in education, Amy has experience as a primary and intermediate teacher, curriculum coach, and principal. Before joining Cognia, she was the principal of Veterans Park Elementary, an NCLB Blue Ribbon School, and Dixie Elementary School, both in Lexington, Kentucky. She also served on and chaired the AdvancED/SACS CASI Kentucky Council, as well as participated as a voting member on the AdvancED National Accreditation Commission. Amy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education from Eastern Kentucky University, a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Georgetown College, and a School Leadership Certification from the University of Kentucky. As a lifelong learner, she is currently a student in the Education Systems Improvement Doctoral Program at the University of South Carolina. With her work at Cognia, Amy now gets the privilege of supporting teachers and educational leaders with strategic thinking and planning, leadership development, student engagement, and other professional learning opportunities.
Interview
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators

• 30,000 ft. view – Why do we, as a society, invest in education?
• Tell us about your education journey?
• How would you like to see school change?
• Tell us a story or favorite memory about your time in school?
• What are the biggest challenges or obstacles you face?
• What would you like decision makers to know?

 
Podcast/book shoutouts
The Marshall Memo - https://marshallmemo.com/ A great way for school leaders and educators to keep up with the current research
 
I don't even know where to start with books. Reading is one of my favorite things to do! My goal is to read 75 books this year, and I finished number 73 on Saturday (October 28), so I think I will make it! You can follow my reading on Instagram @abmlikesthis I usually have at least two books going at the same time... one audio and at least one 'real' book... one just for fun and one for learning.
 
So for this list I will stick with some of my favorite non-fiction reads:
Developing the Leader Within You - By John Maxwell
The Four Agreements - By Peter Coyote
The Alchemist - By Paulo Coelho
Make Your Bed - By Admiral William H. McRaven
The Betrayal Of Anne Frank - By Rosemary Sullivan
Boone - By Robert Morgan
Upstream - By Dan Heath
The Power of Moments - By Chip Heath & Dan Heath
Good to Great - By Jim Collins
If You Don't Feed the Teachers They Eat the Students! Guide to Success for Administrators and Teachers - By Neila A. Conners
The Coaching Habit Say Less, Ask More, & Change the Way You Lead Forever - By Michael Bungay Stanier

Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P at https://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox
Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions
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