Classroom and Culture

Part two with our guest, Jackie Matthews, professional development coach for schools and school districts, and author of The Power of the Positive Teacher.Jackie shares solid back-to-school wisdom and insight for Teachers and School Leaders!  Jackie Matthews Podcast: The Positive Teacher Book: The Power of the Positive Teacher (Amazon)  Blog: https://jackie-matthews.com Email: info@jackie-matthews.com Alicia Williamson Garcia Album: “Fill This House” (Amazon Music) Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contact  Submit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2 Free Mini Course “Back To Schoo In 2020”: tyyoung@epic2.com 

Part one with our guest, Jackie Matthews, professional development coach for schools and school districts, and author of The Power of the Positive Teacher. Jackie shares solid back-to-school wisdom and insight for Teachers and School Leaders!  Jackie Matthews Podcast: The Positive Teacher Book: The Power of the Positive Teacher (Amazon)  Blog: https://jackie-matthews.com Email: info@jackie-matthews.com Alicia Williamson Garcia Album: “Fill This House” (Amazon Music) Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contact  Submit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2 Free Mini Course “Back To Schoo In 2020”: tyyoung@epic2.com 

Today, we have a legend in the house! NBA great, coach, Paul Westhead has coached everybody from Magic Johnson to Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and today he shares not only powerful stories of having “no plan b” and developing the speed game, but also wisdom that applies across the board. So hang on for this great conversation with coach, Paul Westhead.  Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contact  Submit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2 

Pastor Alton Hardy shares his story of hardship, redemption, and being raised up for such a time as this. Urban Hope Community Church: https://urbanhopecc.com Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contact Submit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2

Pastor Alton Hardy shares his story of hardship, redemption, and being raised up for such a time as this.   Urban Hope Community Church: https://urbanhopecc.com Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contact Submit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2

Pastor Alton Hardy shares his story of hardship, redemption, and being raised up for such a time as this.   Urban Hope Community Church: https://urbanhopecc.com Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contact Submit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2

Pastor Alton Hardy shares his story of hardship, redemption, and being raised up for such a time as this.   Urban Hope Community Church: https://urbanhopecc.com Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contact Submit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2

Hear the extraordinary story of what God can do through those who are willing to show up. This is part five of the Mark Stearns story.   Lincoln Village Ministry: https://lincolnvillageministry.com YouTube: Search “Lincoln Village History Huntsville AL SongLever: https://songlever.com  Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contact Submit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2 Lincoln Village History:  Located about a mile north of downtown Huntsville, the Lincoln neighborhood traces its beginnings to December 1900 when Madison Spinning Company laid the foundations for a short-lived textile factory  named Abingdon Mill. In 1918, Massachusetts textile baron William Lincoln Barrell bought the factory out of bankruptcy and turned it into Lincoln Mill, a fabric-making factory.  Lincoln Mill became the largest of the city’s four textile plants with its own housing community of tidy, shotgun-style rental houses a short walk from the factory. After a series of strikes, the property ceased operation in 1955. In 1957, Huntsville Industrial Associates, an alliance of 35 local business and government leaders led by Carl T. Jones, purchased the property. This center went on to bridge the era of production to technology. Brown Engineering, now known as Teledyne Brown, performed some of the early contract missile work from Lincoln. Much of the work that occurred in this building was instrumental in helping put men on the moon. Over time, these companies relocated to Redstone Arsenal or Research Park. As the companies left, their space was either abandoned or rented as storage.  The abandonment of the mill led to the downfall of the neighborhood where mill workers had taken such pride in their family homes. In 2002, Mark Stearns walked the streets of Lincoln to see the living conditions and realized there were no options for under-resourced citizens to provide a decent housing option for their family. Lincoln Village Ministry was formed to help address this issue.  The median income in the Lincoln community is $21,365 for a family of four. Many of the families served are victims of childhood trauma and most lack a support system. The Lincoln community consists of 98% single parent households, 100% working families, and widespread generational poverty. Thirty-seven children receive counseling from an on-site NOVA counselor. 

Hear the extraordinary story of what God can do through those who are willing to show up. This is part four of the Mark Stearns story.   Lincoln Village Ministry: https://lincolnvillageministry.com YouTube: Search “Lincoln Village History Huntsville AL SongLever: https://songlever.com  Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contact Submit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2 Lincoln Village History:  Located about a mile north of downtown Huntsville, the Lincoln neighborhood traces its beginnings to December 1900 when Madison Spinning Company laid the foundations for a short-lived textile factory  named Abingdon Mill. In 1918, Massachusetts textile baron William Lincoln Barrell bought the factory out of bankruptcy and turned it into Lincoln Mill, a fabric-making factory.  Lincoln Mill became the largest of the city’s four textile plants with its own housing community of tidy, shotgun-style rental houses a short walk from the factory. After a series of strikes, the property ceased operation in 1955. In 1957, Huntsville Industrial Associates, an alliance of 35 local business and government leaders led by Carl T. Jones, purchased the property. This center went on to bridge the era of production to technology. Brown Engineering, now known as Teledyne Brown, performed some of the early contract missile work from Lincoln. Much of the work that occurred in this building was instrumental in helping put men on the moon. Over time, these companies relocated to Redstone Arsenal or Research Park. As the companies left, their space was either abandoned or rented as storage.  The abandonment of the mill led to the downfall of the neighborhood where mill workers had taken such pride in their family homes. In 2002, Mark Stearns walked the streets of Lincoln to see the living conditions and realized there were no options for under-resourced citizens to provide a decent housing option for their family. Lincoln Village Ministry was formed to help address this issue.  The median income in the Lincoln community is $21,365 for a family of four. Many of the families served are victims of childhood trauma and most lack a support system. The Lincoln community consists of 98% single parent households, 100% working families, and widespread generational poverty. Thirty-seven children receive counseling from an on-site NOVA counselor. 

Hear the extraordinary story of what God can do through those who are willing to show up. This is part three of the Mark Stearns story.   Lincoln Village Ministry: https://lincolnvillageministry.com YouTube: Search “Lincoln Village History Huntsville AL” Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contact Submit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2 Lincoln Village History:  Located about a mile north of downtown Huntsville, the Lincoln neighborhood traces its beginnings to December 1900 when Madison Spinning Company laid the foundations for a short-lived textile factory  named Abingdon Mill. In 1918, Massachusetts textile baron William Lincoln Barrell bought the factory out of bankruptcy and turned it into Lincoln Mill, a fabric-making factory.  Lincoln Mill became the largest of the city’s four textile plants with its own housing community of tidy, shotgun-style rental houses a short walk from the factory. After a series of strikes, the property ceased operation in 1955. In 1957, Huntsville Industrial Associates, an alliance of 35 local business and government leaders led by Carl T. Jones, purchased the property. This center went on to bridge the era of production to technology. Brown Engineering, now known as Teledyne Brown, performed some of the early contract missile work from Lincoln. Much of the work that occurred in this building was instrumental in helping put men on the moon. Over time, these companies relocated to Redstone Arsenal or Research Park. As the companies left, their space was either abandoned or rented as storage.  The abandonment of the mill led to the downfall of the neighborhood where mill workers had taken such pride in their family homes. In 2002, Mark Stearns walked the streets of Lincoln to see the living conditions and realized there were no options for under-resourced citizens to provide a decent housing option for their family. Lincoln Village Ministry was formed to help address this issue.  The median income in the Lincoln community is $21,365 for a family of four. Many of the families served are victims of childhood trauma and most lack a support system. The Lincoln community consists of 98% single parent households, 100% working families, and widespread generational poverty. Thirty-seven children receive counseling from an on-site NOVA counselor. 

Hear the extraordinary story of what God can do through those who are willing to show up. This is part two of the Mark Stearns story.   Lincoln Village Ministry: https://lincolnvillageministry.comEpic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contactSubmit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2

Hear the extraordinary story of what God can do through those who are willing to show up. This is part one of the Mark Stearns story.   Lincoln Village Ministry: https://lincolnvillageministry.com Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contactSubmit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2

This episode features two prominent heads of school, Scott Brown of TMI Episcopal, in San Antonio, Texas, and Stephen Steiner of Briarwood Christian School, in Birmingham, AL., and cover topics on all things Pandemic school disruption, to remote learning, to reopening strategies. TMI Episcopal: https://www.tmi-sa.org Briarwood Christian School: https://www.briarwoodchristianschool.org Epic Friday Five: https://epic2.com/pages/contact Submit Questions for Q&A Episode: call 833GOEPIC2

Part two with our guest, Jackie Matthews, professional development coach for schools and school districts, and author of The Power of the Positive Teacher. Jackie's mission: equipping teachers, engaging students! Discussed: What the fall landscape will look like for schools to reopen.  Podcast: The Positive Teacher Book: The Power of the Positive Teacher (Available on Amazon) Blog: https://jackie-matthews.com Email: info@jackie-matthews.com

Part one with our guest, Jackie Matthews, professional development coach for schools and school districts, and author of The Power of the Positive Teacher. Jackie's mission: equipping teachers, engaging students!  Podcast: The Positive Teacher Book: The Power of the Positive Teacher (Available on Amazon) Blog:  https://jackie-matthews.com Email:  info@jackie-matthews.com

Our guest Dr. Gene Frost serves as the executive director of the Wheaton Academy Foundation and the Wheaton Academy Institute, and also served as Head of School at Wheaton Academy from 2006-2018. He is an ordained minister who began his career as a youth pastor and Bible teacher in a Christian school, then spent 22 years in the business world. His diverse business experience includes being a pit trader on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange, a corporate trainer and a human resources executive.  Gene is the author of the book, Learning From the Best: Growing Greatness in the Christian School, and is founder of the Best Practices Conference for Aspiring Schools.  This interview covers a wide range of topics from comparing what Dr. Frost calls the old "common school model" with the new mindset of the "uncommon school model", as well as, best practices regarding things like leadership, and teacher evaluation, and training teachers to lead off the map.  To register for the Best Practices Conference for Aspiring Schools, (June 22 through the 24), go to wa-institute.org/conference. To subscribe to the Epic Friday Five Email, visit epic2.com/pages/contact. To submit questions for the C&C Q&A episode, call 833GOEPIC2, state your first name, where you’re calling from, and your question.

This is the Classroom and Culture podcast from Epic Media Partners, where we go deep on all things...faith, culture, creativity, tech and innovation as they relate to education and learning! Today, with our host Monroe Jones, we’re picking up where we left off in part one of our discussion with Michael Zavada on best practices for creating and maintaining a mission-driven approach to preserving your classroom’s culture. In this episode, we want to take a deeper dive on the importance of culture in the classroom, and how it affects teachers, students, and mission overall. And specifically, we want to discuss what great teachers are looking for in their schools, and why some of our best leave when the culture declines. Some questions covered: 1.   What are some general things that make for a great culture, and are we talking “classroom” culture? “School” culture? 2.   When you go on school visits or accreditation visits, what are the signs that the culture there may be slipping? 3.   What are some of the things teacher leaders are looking for in their school culture to ensure that they are fulfilled?  In other words, how can we make sure we hold on to our rock star teachers— that they stick and stay? 4.   What are some things school leaders can do now to ensure that the best and brightest stay engaged at the school? 5.   What does the current economic situation tell us will be the future of teacher tenure and the ability to retain our best teachers? If you enjoy today’s episode, please pass the word. The Classroom and Culture show can be heard at epic2.com as well as on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, to become a regular listener and receive additional info., please subscribe on your favorite platform today. That’s “Classroom and Culture” from EPIC Media Partners.

In this episode we interview Ben Grande, Jr., Head of State, Local Government, and North American Education at Zoom Video Communications. Ben describes how the transition that was brought about by the pandemic caused operations at Zoom to in his words, “accelerate dramatically”. In this conversation, Ben covers everything from expanded use cases like hosting parties with DJ’s, and happy hours, to the potential for Zoom to change the architecture of education, to possible new features including a virtual hug. Sit back and enjoy this fascinating interview with Ben Grande, Jr. 

ACSI President and CEO, Larry Taylor covers a wide range of relevant topics from technology in schools, to honest conversations with students, to school strategies and what’s on the horizon in the post-pandemic new reality. From head of school, to head of ACSI, Dr. Taylor shares wisdom from his experience.  For more information, visit www.ACSI.org or follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACSIUSA or on Twitter at @ACSIUSA. Resource—Article mentioned in Harvard Business Review:  https://hbr.org/2020/04/the-psychology-behind-effective-crisis-leadership

This episode, with our guest Dr. Sydney Finkelstein, is packed with stories and wisdom on all things leadership and life lessons.  Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Masters degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.”  He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus.  Professor Finkelstein’s research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.

Our guest, Chuck Evans, founder and senior partner at the consulting firm, Better Schools, LLC discusses the state and future of Classical Schools, and what we can expect to see on the other side of the Covid-19 School Closures. More gratitude perhaps?    Better Schools specializes in the categories of strategic consulting, executive training, faculty development, placement services, and fundraising among others, as they equip schools to be exceptional, competitive, and sustainable.  Contact: betterschoolsllc.com.    Sponsor: Epic Media Partners. At Epic, we’re not only a learning platform that you can upload your existing curriculum to, we also offer a wide range of Biblical Worldview content and curriculum through dynamic and educationally sound lessons that parachute into your students’ world, and speak their language.    Contact the Epic team at www.epic2.com or contact Tyler Young in our Schools Support Area at tyyoung@epic2.com, or call 833-GO-EPIC2.

This is the Classroom and Culture podcast from Epic Media Partners, where we go deep on all things...faith, culture, creativity, tech and innovation as they relate to education and learning! In this episode Monroe Jones switches places with Michael Zavada, and interviews Mike about one of his areas of expertise—recruiting, hiring and retaining the best people for your classrooms, all while taking a mission-driven approach and preserving your culture. You’ll get insights into philosophy and process as we look at best practices that can be used specifically in Christian Schools, but also in a wider range of schools looking to keep their mission at the forefront of the talent acquisition process. If you enjoy today’s episode, please pass the word. The Classroom and Culture show can be heard at epic2.com as well as on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, to become a regular listener and receive additional info., please subscribe on your favorite platform today. That’s “Classroom and Culture” from EPIC Media Partners.

Today we talk with Shane Rosenthal, host of the White Horse Inn Podcast. White Horse Inn is a multi-media catalyst for reformation.  Their mission is to help Christians “know what they believe and why they believe it” through conversational theology.  Those conversations take place through their radio show and podcast, a magazine, events, books, blog, and social media formats.  As they “seek to serve churches who want to fulfill their divinely-mandated mission at a time when so many churches are transforming the Christian faith into forms of consumerism, pragmatism, politics, entertainment, and moralistic therapy”. You can learn more at whitehorseinn.org  Shane has a Master’s degree in Historical Theology from Westminster Seminary California and serves as a ruling elder at Christ Presbyterian Church in St. Charles, Missouri. Some of the many topics we cover include, that he is super well versed in are: Shane’s thoughts on the need for true discipleship in more churches vs. entertainment, and how pastors and parents can more effectively mentor the next generation in truth, and the ways churches might grow disciples and not consumers. Also, Shane shares thoughts on how God could be using the current crisis to further His kingdom, and how the shut down is effecting Day to day operations at the White Horse Inn. We’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at classroomandculture.libsyn.com, and look for the contact button in the upper right-hand corner.

When you start leading teams at the college level as young as age 25, you learn a thing or two about handling crises. In this episode, Coach Lennie Acuff takes us on a journey through a lifetime of leadership lessons and all he’s learned along the way. Coach Acuff was long known as the best college basketball coach not yet at a division one program until he took over the reins at Lipscomb University last spring. In this interview Coach Acuff shares not only about the lessons learned as the youngest college head basketball coach in America when he started at the tender age of 25.  But he also shares wisdom on things like, how to get the most out of your teams and staff by supporting them to be their best selves, how to know when to navigate away from the herd to differentiate your program for success, Christian principles of leadership,how he leads his team during this time of social distancing and how he’ll prepare for next season. Lastly, he shares tips on fundraising as the leader of an entity and how to make authentic relationships. This episode is full of insights from a fantastic coach who labored 22 years building one of the best division II programs in his home town before stepping into big change and big shoes at Lipscomb. This podcast is a super dose of leadership medicine in the time of Corona. Books referenced in the podcast: Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers

Today we talk with Dr. Katie Wiens. the cofounder and executive director of CESA, The Council on Educational Standards and Accountability. CESA is an organization that works in conjunction with schools to enable growth, provide resources for improvement, and to hold accountable all schools who strive for programmatic distinction and excellence, for the glory of God. For more info, go to cesaschools.org, or contact Katie Wiens at kwiens@cesaschools.org. 

In this Special Edition episode, Mike and Monroe, with guests Charles White (Finance, Economy), Greg Amos (Technology and Platforms), and Sarah Anne Elliott (Curriculum Development), address how Covid 19 is affecting education, technology, and the economy; and the EPIC team provides info on their Remote Learning Solution that’s available for schools! For more info regarding EPIC’s “RLS” for schools, contact tyyoung@epic2.com, or visit epic2.com.

In this episode, Mike Zavada and Monroe Jones talk with veteran fundraising experts, Don Carmichael, and Don Ankenbrandt about approaches they take to supporting schools and ministries in the giving process.   Don Carmichael is founder and CEO of The Champion Group, a mission-focused fundraising company based in Birmingham, Alabama.  Champion is the leading expert in conducting major fundraising events and strategic planning consulting for private schools and select charities throughout the U.S. and Canada. And Champion brings the experience from over 2,800 major fundraising events that have been conducted in 48 states and throughout Canada. And, notably, these events have raised well over $100,000,000 to date. Don serves on multiple boards, providing pro-bono consulting to a variety of organizations and admittedly, has chronic volunteer syndrome. And you can learn more about The Champion Group at: http://www.champevents.com Don Ankenbrandt is the founder of Alliance Ministries, Inc., based in Birmingham, AL. Alliance is an affiliated organization of The Halftime Institute and its founder Bob Buford of Dallas Texas. Don is a certified Halftime coach, and has been coaching people for over 10 years, connecting them to their mission, incubating new ministries, and helping fund organizations all around the world. Also, Don’s been instrumental in funding over 30 ministries in the Birmingham area. He is also the creator and co-author of the 210 Project, a process and book that Halftime uses to coach people towards discovering their personal purpose and calling. He’s served on the leadership teams for The Pinnacle Forum, Young Life Alumni, Call 2 All, is Chairman of the Board of the Lovelady Center in Birmingham Alabama, and lastly, Don is also a co-founder at Epic Media Partners. You can find out more about Don Ankenbrandt at allianceministries.org, epic2.com, and 210project.com. 

Today, host Mike Zavada and Monroe Jones speak with Kim Hurtado, Research Manager and Director of User X, for Bible Study Fellowship International. In this episode, we discuss Kim’s role in the redesign of BSF for user experience, the tension between bringing the Next Gen into the fold, and the transformation that needs to take place if we are to reach them. Other topics include: Technology, User Experience, the Communication Gap, and Scripture that gives us direction in situations where generations do not seem to be on the same page about God.  You can find out more at www.bsfinternational.org.

In today’s episode, Mike Zavada and Monroe Jones have a conversation with Grant Lichtman. Grant is an internationally recognized thought leader in the drive to transform K-12 education. He speaks, writes, and works with fellow educators to build capacity and comfort with innovation in response to a rapidly changing world. Since 2012, he has worked with nearly 200 school and community teams in both public and private schools, helping them to develop their imagination of schools of the future, and their places in that future. In addition to Grant’s TED Talk, videos and podcasts, he is the author of numerous books such as Moving the Rock: Seven Levers We Can Press to Change Education; #EdJourney: A Roadmap to the Future of Education; and The Falconer: What We Wish We Had Learned in School, and Grant’s most recent book is entitled, Thrive: How Schools Will Win The Education Revolution.  You can find all of these great resources as well as Grant’s blog at his website, GrantLichtman.com. Some history on Grant—For fifteen years he was a senior administrator at one of the largest and oldest K-12 independent schools in California with responsibilities that included business, finance, operations, technology, development, campus construction, and global studies.  Before working in education, he directed business ventures in the oil and gas industry in the former Soviet Union, South America, and the U.S. Gulf Coast. He worked close to center stage in the economic and political transformation of the USSR, the end of the Cold War, and the historic opening of that communist-dominated economy to the outside world. Grant graduated from Stanford University with a BS and MS in geology in 1980 and studied the deep ocean basins of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the Bering Sea.

In this episode, Michael Zavada and Monroe Jones talk with David Eaton, cofounder of Axis, and author of the new book Smartphone Sanity: A proven plan to protect your kids, build trust, and bring smartphone balance to your home.    Get ready—this is a great episode, packed with info. and solutions to help your teen navigate the perils and pitfalls of smartphone culture, to emerge on the other side equipped to take advantage of all the positive potential this new world offers.  David is the President of the non-profit, Axis, which he cofounded in 2007. Every year Axis speaks to 10,000+ students face-to-face and every month Axis’ digital products equip 120,000+ parents, grandparents, pastors, and teachers. In 2018 Axis helped caring adults start 1,700,000 conversations, that they would not have started without Axis, with their 8 to 18-year-olds. Axis.org is an authority on teen culture, and all that’s facing Generation Z today. They’ve created powerful resources like the Culture Translator, a weekly email which fosters relevant conversation between adults and teens, and provides insight into how pop-culture and tech are influencing your kids, as well as their podcast, Axis Ideas. If you enjoy today’s episode, please pass the word. The Classroom and Culture show can be heard at epic2.com as well as on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, to become a regular listener and receive additional info., please subscribe on your favorite platform today. That’s “Classroom and Culture” from EPIC Media Partners.

This is the Classroom and Culture podcast from Epic Media Partners, where we go deep on all things...faith, culture, creativity, tech and innovation as they relate to education and learning! For episode two, this week’s host is educational thought leader and instructional coach, Michael Zavada. Today Mike talks with music industry veteran and co-founder of Epic Media Partners and SongLever, Inc, Monroe Jones about creativity in the classroom, and Project Based Learning. This conversation contains specific info on PBL, as well as resources that will be useful in the classroom! Please see the show notes at epic2.com for additional info, and details discussed in today’s podcast. If you enjoy today’s episode, please pass the word. The Classroom and Culture show can be heard at epic2.com as well as on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, to become a regular listener and receive additional info., please subscribe on your favorite platform today. That’s “Classroom and Culture” from EPIC Media Partners. 

In this, our inaugural episode, this week’s host is educational thought leader and instructional coach, Michael Zavada.  Today Mike interviews music industry veteran and co-founder of Epic Media Partners and SongLever, Inc, Monroe Jones on his years spent in the music industry, how he came to be a part of SongLever and Epic Media Partners, and Epic’s ambitious efforts to bring about change in education and culture by speaking Generation Z’s language in a way that’s relevant to them and the world they live in. Please see the show notes at epic2.com for additional info, and details discussed in today’s podcast. If you enjoy today’s episode, please pass the word. The Classroom and Culture show can be heard at epic2.com as well as on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, to become a regular listener and receive additional info., please subscribe on your favorite platform today. That’s “Classroom and Culture” from EPIC Media Partners.