Nov 30, 2021
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Jill Pierce as she discusses the importance of technology in schools and how it impacts public education. Jill has served in a technology role for multiple school districts and has recently retired from the role as Chief Technology Officer with McMinn County Schools. During...
Oct 29, 2021
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Keys Fillauer, 2021 President-Elect and Board Chairman of the Oak Ridge Board of Education, as he discusses the top attributes needed to be an effective board chairman. The chairman carries a heavy responsibility, and certain skills and actions are required in order for the...
Oct 1, 2021
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Mary Graham, the President and CEO of United Ways of Tennessee and Lead Staff for the Tennessee Afterschool Network, as she discusses the importance of afterschool programs and why the Tennessee Afterschool Network advocates for safe, healthy, and nurturing afterschool...
Aug 27, 2021
Always a crowd favorite, Special Agent Andy Hendrix, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, recently spoke at TSBA’s Summer Law Institute in Gatlinburg about Project iGuardian, an initiative designed to combat the sexual exploitation of children. Based off feedback received, we wanted to re-air our podcast episode...
Jul 30, 2021
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Carol Berry, Board Chairman of Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools, and Dr. Sean Impeartrice, Chief Academic Officer of Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools, as they discuss their innovative “Grow Your Own” program – a teacher pipeline that will generate new teachers...