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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
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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Justin Reich Associate Professor at MIT Author: Iterate Quote of the Podcast – For 20 years, I’ve worked in schools on all kinds of projects: transforming curriculum, integrating technology, re-engaging students, making school meaningful and relevant to young people and families. Whatever you are working on, every successful school improvement effort that I’ve been a part of has one thing in common: they all improve one step at time. Introduction of Guest BIO – Justin is an associate professor of digital media in the Comparative Media Studies/Writing department at MIT and the director of the Teaching Systems Lab. He is the author of Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools and Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can’t Transform Education, and he is the host of the TeachLab Podcast. He earned his doctorate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and was the Richard L. Menschel HarvardX Research Fellow. He is a past Fellow at the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society. His writings have been published in Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Washington Post, The Atlantic, and other scholarly journals and public venues. He started his career as a high school history teacher, and coach of wrestling and outdoor adventure activities. Follow Justin on Twitter or Google Scholar. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators
Podcast/book shoutouts Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can’t Transform Education TeachLab Podcast 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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Truc Nguyen Founder Possibility Productions FCPS Dept of Innovation Intern Quote of the Podcast – “Nothing lasts” I made up this quote and I love it because it is that grey area between optimism and pessimism. Introduction of Guest BIO – Truc was born in Vietnam and lived in Texas until 2018. She is currently a senior at Tates Creek High School going through the Opportunity Middle College program. She loves to write and is planning to major in business. She is Founder and Executive Producer of Possibility Productions and is currently an intern at the Fayette County Public Schools Office of Innovation. Her dream is to eventually write a screenplay that makes it to the screen. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators
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Allison Slone Special Education Teacher Administrator of Kentucky Teachers In the Know Quote of the Podcast – “I’d rather scream! Silence is a crying shame.” Introduction of Guest BIO – Allison Slone has been a special education teacher since January of 1999 in the Rowan County School System. She is also the administrator and founder of Kentucky Teachers In the Know and KYREADS (provides professional learning to teachers about dyslexia). She was the first active teacher in Kentucky to ever serve on The Kentucky Board of Education as an ex Officio non-voting member. I am married to Jason Slone (23 years) with two children, Jayden (21) and Will (16). Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators
Podcast/book shoutouts Kentucky Teachers in the Know My friends and fellow teachers have a Facebook group where they share major discounts on products for the home and classroom. It’s called “Home and School Online Deals.” I’d also like to give a shout-out to Commissioner Jason Glass whose last day is this week. I was part of the Board that hired Dr. Glass. I was a strong advocate for him and he has not disappointed. I appreciate that he was willing to say the hard things but the right things even knowing it would ultimately cost him his job. That’s integrity at its finest and I am honored to have played a small part in his time and work in Kentucky. He did the right things for our children. 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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Dr. Laurel Martin President Junior Achievement Quote of the Podcast – “Believe in your heart that you are meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic, and miracles.” Introduction of Guest BIO – Laurel Raimondo Martin serves as the President of Junior Achievement and has been in that role since 2020. She has worked in the higher education and non-profit sector for 29 years. Prior to joining Junior Achievement, she served as the Associate Vice President for Advancement at Bluegrass Community and Technical College and Executive Director of the BCTC Foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. Laurel earned her BS in Home Economics from the University of Kentucky, her MEd in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa and her PhD in Leadership, Organization, and Policy from Vanderbilt University. Laurel also has ten years of experience as an adjunct professor, having taught graduate and undergraduate courses on Organizational Leadership, Business & Organizational Communication, Strategic Planning for Managers, Organizational Management, Group & Organizational Behavior, and Organizational Ethics. Laurel is a past president of the Lexington Children’s Theatre and the Junior League of Lexington, she is a past chair of the Junior League Horse Show, and is currently a member of the Bluegrass Tomorrow Board of Directors, Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, and was appointed to the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators
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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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Marcey Ansley Executive Director The Hearing and Speech Center Quote of the Podcast – Find out who you are and do it on purpose. -Dolly Parton Introduction of Guest BIO – Marcey Ansley is nearing her 13th year as the Executive Director at The Hearing & Speech Center. In addition to this role, she has worked in nonprofit leadership for nearly 30 years at local, regional and national organizations like, Arbor Youth Services, the American Red Cross, the Alzheimer’s Association and Hospice of the Bluegrass. Marcey and Erik, her husband of 26 years, are both transplants to Lexington, Kentucky, she is originally from Warren, Ohio. Marcey’s most important role is being the parent of a child (now young adult) with hearing loss, Alexander Ansley. He is her daily inspiration, as he is the poster-child for early intervention! She is an active volunteer within the Episcopal church community; she is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Lexington and was the President in 2011; she has volunteered with many local organizations and school-based groups and is currently a member of the AG Bell Association, the treasurer of the National Association of Hearing & Speech Centers and she is on the board of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bluegrass. Overview In this episode, we'll be discussing the incredible changes that have taken place in Kentucky's education system, specifically in the field of speech therapy and language acquisition for children with hearing loss. Marcey will walk us through the challenges of early education, shed light on the importance of investing in quality childcare, and share heartwarming stories of how her organization has made a significant impact on children's lives. Join us as Marcey Ansley opens up about her personal journey as a parent, her dedication to early intervention, and the vital work being done at the Hearing and Speech Center. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get ready to gain new perspectives on education. Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators
Hearing and Speech Center’s Online Hearing Test https://hscky.org/online-hearing-test/ Hearing and Speech Center Podcast/book shoutouts Joan Garry's Nonprofits are Messy Hidden Brain Sean Croxton's The Quote of the Day Support the showEducation Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions 9/7/2023 0 Comments EP 17 Brad Clark of Latent Talent Accelerator on Empowering Communities through Education and Workforce Solutions
Welcome back to Education Perspectives! In today's episode, we have an incredible guest joining us. Brad Clark, a former teacher turned director of Workforce Solutions for Elon Renewables and the Director of the Kentucky Solar Energies Industries Association, will be sharing his fascinating journey in the field of education and economic development. From teaching in elementary schools to leading statewide knowledge-sharing networks, Brad has been on a mission to bridge the gap between education and employer engagement. Join us as we dive into his work in Eastern Kentucky, building work-based learning models, and creating economic resilience within local communities. This is an episode you won't want to miss! So, sit back, relax, and let's gain some incredible insights from Brad Clark on this edition of Education Perspectives.
GUEST BIO Brad Clark is originally from Ashland, Kentucky and, while there, he was a pretty awful student. He taught upper elementary in Fayette and Woodford Counties for a decade. While teaching he became a better learner. Brad helped build state-based knowledge sharing networks for Hope Street Group, beginning in 2013. In 2019, while living on the road with his family in an RV, Brad founded Latent Talent Accelerator or LTA, a cradle-to-gray economic development consultancy. LTA currently supports grant writing, strategic planning, multi-stakeholder coalition building, and integrated community benefit planning across early childhood, secondary, postsecondary, workforce, economic development, governmental agency, nonprofit, philanthropic, and employer systems. He is the Director of Workforce Solutions for Edelen Renewables, a Project Manager on Accelerating Appalachia’s 8-state, USDA-funded Building Soil, Building Equity climate smart farming initiative, and he was recently named the Director of the Kentucky Solar Energy Industries Association. [00:02:57] Unexpected journey from struggling student to teacher. [00:05:16] Education professional wears multiple hats, advocates for teacher leadership, and supports workforce development. [00:08:38] Exciting projects in Eastern Kentucky workforce development. [00:12:22] Support for adult learners, career pathways, credentials, community college programs, barrier removal, education for all ages. [00:15:21] Seeking novelty and leveraging classroom skills. [00:21:02] Engaging locals for recruitment and support. Community-driven approach. [00:23:50] Exhausting for students and teachers, constantly changing. [00:27:04] State education agency: mandate, capacity, reform. Accountability system changes can create chaos. [00:30:03] Creating barriers or opportunities: a decision maker's role. [00:32:41] Thank you for listening. Share your thoughts. Quote of the Podcast – “If one person calls you a horse’s ass, you can tell them to kiss yours. If ten people call you a horse’s ass, you had better buy a saddle.” Brian Bishop Podcast/book shoutouts · The Tao of Rick Rubin Ezra Klein podcast from February of 2023 · The Grid by Gretchen Bakke · The Creative Act by Rick Rubin · Ted Lasso - all of the characters have trauma Support the showEducation Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions
Welcome to another insightful episode of "Education Perspectives"! In this episode, our host, Liza Holland, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with our special guest, Sharon Mofield-Boswell. Sharon, a dedicated advocate for education, shares her inspiring journey from being an active member of the PTA to her current role as a family and community engagement liaison in Fayette County public schools. Join us as we delve into the importance of family and community engagement in education, the barriers faced, and the positive changes that can be made. We also explore Sharon's personal experiences, her passion for connecting with students and families, and the transformative power of these relationships. Get ready for an episode filled with valuable insights and perspectives on how education can truly be a collaborative effort. You won't want to miss it!
[00:02:17] PTA involvement led to a fulfilling education career. [00:03:35] Preschool teacher turned kindergarten para educator turned writing coach turned 21st Century Coordinator, now supports non-title one elementary schools. [00:07:14] Partnerships, cohorts, and reduced tuition for advancement. [00:10:46] Barbering event brings joy and connections. [00:15:56] Fayette County working on equitable access. [00:18:48] Bilingual ambassadors break language barriers and offer assistance. [00:20:27] Legislators must address education barriers and transportation. [00:23:21] Education politics mean parents do care deeply. [00:26:50] Importance of clear, constant communication at the district level. Support the showEducation Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions 8/17/2023 0 Comments EP 15 Jayme Gill: International Baccalaureate Coordinator Tates Creek Middle School
Jayme Gill is a deep thinker who believes in the importance of education for the functioning and development of society. Recognizing the necessity and comfort it brings, Jayme acknowledges the need to constantly evaluate and adapt the education system in order to maximize its benefits for students and the world at large. Jayme also emphasizes the role of education in preparing individuals to contribute and take care of future generations, highlighting the importance of continuous improvement and change in the educational landscape. Jayme's insights prompt us to question and challenge the status quo, ensuring that education evolves and remains impactful.
Education Perspectives is proud to welcome Jayme Gill to the podcast She is the International Baccalaureate Coordinator at Tates Creek Middle School in Lexington. Jayme moved to Kentucky in 2000 to attend Transylvania University and graduated with a degree in French Language & Literature. She then went on to complete a Masters in Teaching World Languages from the University of Kentucky, despite growing up swearing she would never be a teacher! Jayme thought she would move away after Transy and maybe work as an interpreter or travel the world as a tour guide...but then she met someone. Jayme has a lovely husband and twin boys who keep her more than busy at home. They love travel, boating, fishing, and anything outside! Jayme student-taught at Tates Creek Middle and this is now in her 16th year working there. She taught French for 14 years at Creek, but when the International Baccalaureate Programme Coordinator position opened up, she couldn't resist. Jayme truly believes in what the programme can bring their students, families, teachers, and community! Quote of the Podcast – "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." - Nelson Mandela Podcast/book shoutouts The Lexington Podcast with Erica Friis (A former colleague and education, sharing knowledge!) Support the show Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions 8/17/2023 0 Comments Episode 16 Sharon Boswell: Fayette County Public Schools, Family and Community Engagement Liaison
Welcome to another insightful episode of "Education Perspectives"! In this episode, our host, Liza Holland, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with our special guest, Sharon Mofield-Boswell. Sharon, a dedicated advocate for education, shares her inspiring journey from being an active member of the PTA to her current role as a family and community engagement liaison in Fayette County public schools. Join us as we delve into the importance of family and community engagement in education, the barriers faced, and the positive changes that can be made. We also explore Sharon's personal experiences, her passion for connecting with students and families, and the transformative power of these relationships. Get ready for an episode filled with valuable insights and perspectives on how education can truly be a collaborative effort. You won't want to miss it!
Introduction of Guest BIO – Sharon Mofield-Boswell works within FCPS as a District Family and Community Engagement Liaison. Over the years, she has served in multiple capacities within FCPS both as a volunteer and as a team member. She was an active board member of 16th District PTA, an SBDM member and vice-chair of the Equity Council Committee. Sharon brings to FCPS a passion for students, families, and community with an unwavering commitment to equitable educational excellence for every student. She currently serves as an Executive Board Member of KAGE (Kentucky Association for Gifted Education), Executive Director of LexKAGE and a member of The Prichard Committee’s Equity Coalition. Her experience as an educator and an advocate speaks to her passion to build capacity around engaging FCPS families as partners in the family and community engagement work that lies ahead. Quote of the Podcast – "Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understand the power of connection, an insists they become the best they can possibly be." Rita Pierson Podcast/book shoutouts Beyond the Bake Sale, Powerful Partnerships, Everyone Wins, Rita Pierson's TedTalk |
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