Podcasts about Columbia Public Schools

Columbia's municipal elections are less than three months away. Columbia mayor Barbara Buffaloe is seeking a second term in April and has at least two challengers: businessman Blair “Murph” Murphy and Mizzou journalism instructor Tanya Heath. Ms. Heath also ran in 2022. Mr. Murphy co-owns Johnston Paint and Decorating on Buttonwood. Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy, who also anchors afternoon newscasts on 939 the Eagle, discussed the April municipal elections in-detail Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable.” Murphy tells host Fred Parry that police and the Laborers Union are unhappy with both Mayor Buffaloe and with Fourth Ward Councilman Nick Foster, who is also seeking re-election in April. Murphy says the fourth ward and labor support provided the votes to propel Buffaloe to victory in 2022, noting she beat businessman Randy Minchew by about 800 votes citywide. Murphy says the margin of victory for Buffaloe in the fourth ward was about 1,200 votes, adding that the Laborers Union provided a lot of support after Minchew mentioned the word “privatization” at a public meeting before the 2022 election. Mr. Parry and Mr. Murphy also discussed April's election in Columbia's third and fourth ward, and they also discussed April's Columbia school board race and Columbia Public Schools' (CPS) search for a new superintendent. Murphy tells listeners that no one has stayed elected on Columbia's school board without the blessing of the local teachers union, which is the NEA. The school board held four public forums and one online session last week aimed at gathering input on the qualities and characteristics the community wants to see in the next CPS superintendent. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark says the board will review applications this week and will screen semifinalists during the week of January 27. Mike Murphy tells listeners that the school board doesn't have a lot of experience hiring a senior executive. “They're like what do you want in a superintendent, what should we hire. They're doing this public thing and they're discussing it among themselves. Hold it. When you're going to hire a CEO (chief executive officer) of an operation like this, you evaluate what you need. You say what is it that we want, where do want to be. What's our short-term problem, what's our long-term problem,” Murphy tells listeners. He and Fred also tackled numerous other issues during the one-hour interview, including last week's week's winter weather, which has featured ice, snow, sleet and more snow and school closings across the entire 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area:

Wake Up Mid Missouri 12/11/2024 Mike Murphy reports on Columbia Public Schools decision to oust superintendent.

Columbia Public Schools' (CPS) settlement with retiring Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood contained a gag order that prohibits Yearwood from talking about his departure publicly. Columbia school board president Suzette Waters and interim CPS Superintendent Dr. Chris Belcher joined host Mike Murphy live Sunday morning on 939 the Eagle's "Columbia Buzz" program. Mike Murphy joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" this morning, telling listeners that Sunday's interview with President Waters and Dr. Belcher cleared up a lot of things. Murphy tells listeners that Dr. Yearwood did not retire and that the board chose to part ways with Dr. Yearwood. But he emphasizes that personnel records involving school employees are protected by state law, so the board cannot discuss details. Mr. Murphy tells listeners that this was a negotiated departure that has been in the works for months:

My guest today is Melissa Leach, the owner, and president, of Leach Literacy Training (LLT), Melissa is a sought-after literacy change leader for her knowledge of literacy and her ability to make success in every component feel achievable. Melissa has been a dynamic classroom teacher, a state-level Literacy Specialist, a Professional Learning Designer for the District of Columbia Public Schools, and a K-12 ELAR and SLAR Specialist. She currently works full-time alongside her team of literacy staff developers to run Leach Literacy Training from her home state of Texas. It is Melissa's life work to make an impact on student achievement. Leach Literacy blends the research and knowledge of best practices and hands-on application to real-life classroom settings. Melissa's excitement about early childhood and the joys of learning with young children shines through in this episode. Today we are discussing "sharing the pen" with young children in early childhood classrooms. It involves co-constructing messages and writing experiences with students, allowing them to contribute letters and words to build confidence and joy in the writing process. We will journey through key factors in this process like providing a consistent, permanent space (e.g. name chart) where children can find and interact with letters and words; Using tools like "booboo tape" sparingly to fix mistakes, focusing more on the process than perfection; Engaging the whole class in the writing experience through multisensory activities and verbal prompts; Tailoring support for more reluctant writers by providing visual aids and sharing the pen responsibilities; and Emphasizing the "pre" in preschool by reimagining early childhood experiences as joyful, developmentally-appropriate learning rather than narrow preparation for school. There are many great nuggets of information in this episode with Melissa and I can't wait for you to dive in and grab for yourself.     Visit Melissa's website or connect with Melissa on Instagram and Facebook As always, we would love to connect with you on Instagram and on Facebook

Do you remember your first day of school? Regardless of one's academic status, be it kindergarten, middle school, senior year, or a freshman moving into the dorms, the first day of school is a milestone moment. Quite often, more tears are shed by parents than pupils. There's just something about witnessing your child embark on a journey independent of you that creates a little (or big) tug at the heart.  As the first day of school quickly approaches, we turn to an expert educator for advice on preparing students for academic success. Her advice was wise and winsome. It turns out that parents and teachers are the key to success in the school year ahead. Join us for all of Judi's advice and help the kiddos in your life have a great school year.Special Guest:Judi Schoonover is a retired Kindergarten teacher and pre-school screener for the Columbia Public Schools with more than 40 years experience in education. She is something of a legend in Columbia, MO, where she lives with her husband, Dan. 

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod interview Brian Flowers, Regional Education Supervisor with MDC and Joe Brown, Nature School Lead Teacher with Columbia Public Schools.The Boone County Nature School will help children connect with nature in new and exciting ways, engage in unique and meaningful cross-curricular learning opportunities, develop proficiency in various outdoor skills, and be inspired to create lasting change in their community by participating in a sustainability project.Topics Discussed:  Turkey numbers, turkey hunting, Yellowstone National Park, Nature School creation and planning, outdoors focused curriculum, thoughtful programming, experienced teachers, favorite field trips, mystery bait bucket and more.For More Information:Boone County Nature SchoolSpecial thanks to:Living The Dream Outdoor PropertiesSuperior Foam Insulation LLCDoolittle TrailersScenic Rivers TaxidermyConnect with Driftwood Outdoors:FacebookInstagramEmail:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

I met Alethea Felton in the summer of 2010. She was working as an instructional coach for the District of Columbia Public Schools, and I had started as a professional development specialist assigned to work with her and her school. We worked together for a year before I moved on to a position at the state superintendent's office, but we kept in touch. As we saw each other through various stages of our personal and professional lives, I was honored when she reached out to me one day and asked me if I would be her coach to help her navigate her mid-career journey. In this client success story, you'll hear Alethea Felton's career journey, which saw her retire from a 20-year career in education, and what led her to explore different career options, which ultimately led to her finding that job she loves. Connect with Alethea Felton: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Support the showThank you for listening to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Visit https://johnneral.com to join The Mid-Career GPS Newsletter, a free, twice-weekly career and leadership resource specifically for mid-career professionals. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Follow John on Instagram & Threads @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Senate President Pro Tem, Caleb Rowden, joins Wake Up Mid-Missouri to discuss the state's school choice legislation and comments made by Columbia Public Schools' Superintendent Dr. Yearwood. We're fired up this morning about Fani Willis, Chuck Schumer, and more on TikTok.

Columbia Public Schools' Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood makes local news for his firey comments about school choice, and how CPS will be negatively impacted if the legislation is passed. A dark day for TikTok lovers everywhere.

Today our guest is Greg Moffitt, the Director of Principal Development for the District of Columbia Public Schools. We talk to Greg about leading with empathy and how empathy connects to the greater work of education. He talks about why empathy matters, and how we need to be curious about people, who they are, and the place that they are coming from. Greg shares that empathy is a skill that can be practiced and developed daily, and that we need to build on this skill before problems arise. He also shares that as leaders it's hard to truly support people or hold them accountable without empathy. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Visit the CharacterStrong Website Access FREE Curriculum Samples Attend our next live product preview   Greg Moffitt is a dad, husband, school leader, and all-around education geek. A former school principal, assistant principal, student activities director, classroom teacher, and educational aide, Greg believes that schools can help change the world and make it a better place. Greg is currently the Director of Principal Development for the District of Columbia Public Schools where he works with school leaders to foster equity-centered leadership and practices. A graduate of Brown University with degrees in Education, History and Policy and a Master of Arts in Teaching, Greg lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife, their teenage daughter, and the family dog. When not outside exploring National Parks, Greg enjoys good food and movie marathons.

Access411, a trailblazer in educational technology, stands at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge software, technology, and student tracking solutions to K-12 schools. Renowned for its commitment to school safety management, Access411 has become the go-to choice for major K-12 school districts, including the New York City Department of Education, Baltimore City Public School System, and the District of Columbia Public Schools. At the heart of Access411's success lies the CAASS System, an award-winning solution that integrates years of industry expertise and an unwavering dedication to customer service. The CAASS System empowers schools and districts with the tools needed to establish a secure and conducive learning environment. In an exciting development, Access411's President, Rachel Morrison, appeared on "The Spark" today to discuss the success of this organization. Rachel provided an unique description and outlined opportunities for educators, administrators, and the public to gain insights into Access411's vision, strategies, and the pivotal role the CAASS System plays in fostering safety within educational institutions. As the leader in the field, Access411 continues to shape the future of K-12 education, ensuring that schools prioritize safety alongside academic excellence. Website: https://www.access411.com/Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Akilah English, a Black Deaf and hard of hearing person pursuing her PhD in Black deaf studies. Tune in as celebrate DHH Awareness month and discuss: Akilah's experience as a Black Deaf child Akilah's PhD work in Black Deaf Studies The unique challenges Black Deaf people face in society and education How DHH and Hearing people can uplift Black Deaf Bodies Book Recommendations to be More Culturally Responsive for the Deaf Community & more!  This episode is previously recorded on The Pediatric Speech Sister Show on Youtube. You can watch the full episode with our interpreter ⁠here⁠. Get the Culturally Responsive Glossary⁠ ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠! You can get 10% off ALL September with the code ASL10. ABOUT AKILAH Akilah English is a deaf and hard of hearing specialist for the District of Columbia Public Schools in Washington, D.C. With more than 15 years of experience, she has taught at elementary and middle schools in the District, Maryland, and Massachusetts. She earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Gallaudet University and master's degree in Deaf Education from McDaniel College.Akilah is an active member of the National Black Deaf Advocates and a board member for Maryland School for the Deaf. She has a passion for education that is centered in social justice. Akilah has presented workshops and training on social justice to Deaf educators at both state and national level. She is a committed change advocate, which is reflected in her work with numerous boards and organizations focusing on education and Black Deaf communities. Akilah is currently attending the University of Maryland-College Park where she is pursuing a PhD inTeaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership with a specialty in Minority and Urban Education. Follow Akilah on Instagram ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Follow Akilah on LinkedIn ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ AKILAH RECOMMENDATIONS Delightful reads are recommended here with potential affiliate links. If you choose to explore further and make a purchase, a commission may come my way, lighting up my day. Your positivity and support mean the world! Black Deaf Students: A Model for Educational Success by Carolyn E. Williamson  The Segregated Georgia School for the Deaf by Ron Knorr and Clemmie Whatley The National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) is the leading advocacy organization of the Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in the United States. You can find out more about this organization ⁠here⁠.  ________________________________________________________________ MORE FROM PEDIATRIC SPEECH SISTER Follow me on Instagram!⁠ http://instagram.com/pediatricspeechsister⁠  This podcast is sponsored by the Pediatric Speech Sister Network© on YouTube Live. You can checkout the latest live replays here:⁠ http://youtube.com/⁠⁠@PediatricSpeechSisterNetwork ⁠ Get your “5 Ways to Support BIPOC Children in Clinical and Education Settings” FREE Poster Here:⁠ http://tinyurl.com/supportBIPOCkids⁠ "Introduction to Cultural Competemility in Speech Pathology" eBook Pre-Sell:⁠ https://tinyurl.com/culturalcompetemility⁠ Thinking about building a trauma-informed coaching business? Check out these YES Supply services! ⁠⁠Learn how to get your DREAM coaching clients for FREE here: https://melanieevans--yessupply.thrivecart.com/yes-dream-clients-new/ ⁠⁠ Become a Certified Life Coach/YES Supply Practitioner HERE:⁠ ⁠https://melanieevans--yessupply.thrivecart.com/yes-supply-method-july23-aest/ ⁠ _________________________________________________ FOR ASPIRING SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS Are you an SLP2Be? Checkout Praxis Speech Sister on Instagram:⁠http://instagram.com/praxisspeechsister⁠  Listen to the Praxis Speech Sister Podcast:⁠ tiny.url/praxisspeechsistermedia⁠!  Melanie Y. Evans - SLP L.L.C. is now accepting volunteer Influencer Interns for Spring 2024! Find out more at⁠ tinyurl.com/pssinternapp⁠.  Preparing for the SLP Praxis Exam? Get your FREE Praxis Prep Guide Here:⁠ https://mailchi.mp/378fe4c47030/studyprep⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pediatricspeechsister/support

Students for Change is a student-led group in the Columbia Public Schools. Karli Jones and Taylor Lee both attend Hickman High School, and Virgil Worstell is a student at Rockbridge.They spoke about how their organization came to be and how the threat of gun violence impacts their day to day live.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey says "all legal options are on the table" to punish Columbia Public Schools for a drag show that around 30 students also attended. The school district and the drag performance group Nclusion Plus have repeatedly rebutted the Attorney General's claims, explaining that the show was "G-rated" and not sexual in nature.

Ensuring a fair and equitable education for students is essential to their success and well-being, which is why it is so important for principals to understand implicit bias. Whether it manifests in students, staff, or importantly themselves, school leaders should be aware of the impact of bias and how to address it. In this episode, Center for Diversity Leadership fellow Dr. Ryan Daniel talks with Dr. William Blake about what implicit bias means to them, and strategies to both acknowledge and address these biases in their work and lives. Dr. William Blake, a former teacher and principal, currently serves as director of redesign in the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Dr. Robert Mays licsw l, lcsw-c is a social worker in Washington, DC. He currently practices at District of Columbia Public Schools. His training and expertise are in trauma treatment, depression, interpersonal conflicts, family dynamic issues/boundary setting, and challenges surrounding identity. Listen closely as he and I go into an in-depth discussion of how to be attentive and help young boys as they grow and develop. (some tips for parents also) you can find him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/akeem716he can be reached at admin@packlighttherapy.com

When I started searching for Columbia Public Schools on social media, I couldn't find it! In this interview, you'll find out why. And I'm really intrigued by this approach!Aurora shares her journey into school communications and why she absolutely LOVES sharing the amazing, wonderful stories happening in her district.Canva is a go-to tool for most of us. Aurora will dive into some of her best tips, and she is even sharing some templates for you to modify!SPECIAL GUESTAurora Meyer, APRCommunication ManagerColumbia Public Schools, MissouriEmail: aurora@aurorameyer.com Twitter: @aurorameyer   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurorameyer/  Website: https://www.cpsk12.org/cpsk12 USEFUL INFORMATIONCanva Templates from Aurora:District and School templates for website icons: https://bit.ly/3FpBovu Daily Mode Indicator: http://bit.ly/3Uua5o7CPS COVID Timeline: http://bit.ly/3iCNJU1Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Search 2021: http://bit.ly/3FpDonuMay Sharing the Gold Newsletter: http://bit.ly/3P1FYDsMORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Listen to Sito Narcisse, Superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish School System on the Culture Eats Everything Podcast in conversation with Thomas Willis. Read more about Sito Narcisse: Dr. Sito Narcisse serves as the Superintendent of Schools of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Dr. Narcisse most recently worked as the Chief of Secondary Schools of the District of Columbia Public Schools. He understands the challenge of being a young student trying to learn English and living between two cultures, all the while adapting to the American public education system. The son of Haitian immigrants, Dr. Narcisse moved with his family to Long Island, New York, in the pursuit of a better life for him and his siblings. As an English language learner, Dr. Narcisse learned to navigate both the social and academic obstacles that confront millions of students today. His success as a student led him to enroll at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. Seeing his second language as a strength, Dr. Narcisse graduated with a degree in French and pursued a master's degree from Vanderbilt University in secondary education. Doctoral studies led him to the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a doctorate in educational administration and policy studies and leadership. Serving as both a teacher and a principal, Dr. Narcisse opened a high school in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and led turnaround efforts in a Boston public high school. Dr. Narcisse has also been a director of School Performance and acting Chief School Improvement Officer for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland; an Associate Superintendent overseeing school improvement efforts for 74 schools in Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland and was the second officer in charge as Chief of Schools for Metro Nashville Public Schools with 159 schools. _____________________________ Sito Narcisse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sito-narc... East Baton Rouge Parish School System: https://ebrschools.org/ ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZ... Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawi... Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #CultureEatsEverything Download & Share!

As this season comes to an end, keep learning about creativity and education at Adobe MAX 2022, the world's largest creative conference.    Season two guests, Zoya Bylinskii, Lindsey Vance, and Claudio Zavala are just three of the extraordinary speakers and out-of-the-box thinkers in the diverse lineup for Adobe MAX this year. Educators and students will not only hear from experts across creativity and education, but also learn how to bring their best ideas to life from skill-building sessions.   Register to attend virtually for free, or join in-person by heading to MAX.Adobe.com.   As we prepare for the upcoming season of The Creative Educator podcast, we invite you to revisit some of our favorite conversations. We'd also love to hear your suggestions for future episodes and guests! This season we explored the links between creativity and emotional wellness, how to use media to teach ocean science, the latest research behind reinventing how we read digitally and much more.   Connect: Connect with Tacy on Twitter @tacytrow or email us at creativeedu@adobe.com. Resources: Check out five must-see sessions from the education track at Adobe MAX 2022. Read more about how Adobe, in partnership with the Readability Consortium is collaborating with researchers to improve K-12 performance. Learn more about District of Columbia Public Schools projects and unique mission to teach arts education.  

A Senior Advisor at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, George Parker, and the CEO of 7 Ventures, Michelle Rhee, join Paul E. Peterson to discuss how Parker, as president of the Washington Teachers' Union, and Rhee, as Chancellor of District of Columbia Public Schools, were able to implement a performance pay plan for teachers in the district.

Intersections. Where Diversity, Equity and Design Meet. This Fall, The National Building Museum is bringing together leading Black voices in design, art, and architecture for INTERSECTIONS, a series of dynamic discussions about culture, equity and representation through the lens of design. Launching September 16th and running through December 14th, Intersections engages nationally recognized Black architects, designers and artists in conversations focused on social justice in the built environment. Through interactive lectures and hands-on workshops, this series is designed to provoke new thinking, spark conversation, enlighten and empower. Jacquelyn Sawyer is a fourth generation teacher and dedicated education professional with over 16 years of curriculum and program design, project management and partnership development experience. Jacquelyn began her career in the classroom as a middle and high school Social Studies, Environmental Science and Economics teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools. After welcoming her first son, Jacquelyn transitioned to the non-profit sector, where she worked with organizations like The Baltimore Urban Debate League, WE Charity and the National Aquarium to improve the educational opportunities of students in underserved schools and communities. In addition to her non-profit work, Jacquelyn has also had the opportunity to serve as a curriculum developer, administrative coach and teacher evaluator for school systems across the country, including District of Columbia Public Schools, Dallas Independent School District and Miami- Dade County Public Schools. Jacquelyn currently serves as the Vice President of Education and Engagement at the National Building Museum. Jacquelyn Sawyer received her undergraduate degree in Urban and Suburban Studies from George Mason University and her Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Johns Hopkins University. She is the proud mother of two boys, Thomas and George. In her time away from work she is an avid reader, jazz enthusiast and enjoys hiking, biking and all things outdoors. Sept 8 BLACKSPACE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK FUTURES, AGENCY, AND DESIGN Sept 16 DEMAR MATTHEWS...AT THE INTERSECTION OF IDENTITY AND COMMUNITY Sep 20 HARRIET TUBMAN...AT THE INTERSECTION OF LEGACY AND LANDSCAPE Sept 23 MABEL WILSON...AT THE INTERSECTION OF REPRESENTATION AND TRADITION Oct 18 BLACKSPACE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK FUTURES, AGENCY, AND DESIGN Oct 21 AMANDA WILLIAMS...AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND SOCIAL COMMENTARY Nov 10 GERMANE BARNES...AT THE INTERSECTION OF STORYTELLING, ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURAL NARRATIVE Nov 19 BLACKSPACE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK FUTURES, AGENCY, AND DESIGN Nov 29 LARGE FIRM ROUND TABLE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF EQUITY, ADVOCACY AND INDUSTRY Dec 14 CORY HENRY...AT THE INTERSECTION OF DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY

Since 1996, Joshua Wayne has worked with youth and families in just about every setting imaginable: drug and alcohol treatment, with at-risk foster youth, community mental health, private practice, and as a Director of Special Education at District of Columbia Public Schools. He is currently a member of Top Youth Speakers, where he speaks about adolescent mental health to students, the parents, teachers, and other caring adults in their lives. Joshua is also the author of “The Simple Parenting Guide to Technology” which is the first book in The Simple Parenting Guides book series and he's Co-Creator with Josh Shipp of the One Caring Adult™ online parenting community where they provide resources to empower parents, teachers and other caring adults in the lives of kids. He's passionate about helping teen and young adult men face the challenges before them, and build the skills & confidence needed to find the path in life that is right for them. Now, hear his take on the Essential 11 Questions. More places you can find Joshua: Website - https://www.joshuawayne.com/ Twitter - @Joshua_Wayne Linkedin - Joshua Wayne His New Book - The Simple Parenting Guide to Technology

Kaya Henderson, CEO of Reconstruction and former Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools, joins IEI CEO/Founder Doug Roberts to discuss her tenure in the DC public school system and her new edtech company, Reconstruction. Reconstruction, a technology company offering K-12 supplemental curriculum, offers a selection of online courses in educational subjects that center on Black contributions to our national and global society.

Dionne McCollum is the Athletics Director at Delta College. In this position, she has put a strong focus on the individual development of student-athletes and building relationships with the community. Dionne has increased study hall requirements focusing on academic excellence, brought back the student athlete advisory committee (SAAC), and expanded student-athlete leadership meetings by inviting guest speakers. Prior to arriving at Delta, Dionne served as Assistant Athletic Director for the District of Columbia Public Schools in Washington, DC for five years. During that time, she oversaw the sports of Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, and Flag Football. Dionne has also served as a collegiate woman's basketball coach. Beginning her career as the Assistant Coach at NJCAA Division I Pratt Community College for one year. Moving on to NCAA Division II Kentucky State University as Assistant Coach for 3 years, where she assisted in the team's back-to-back winning seasons. She served as Associate Head Coach at NAIA Division II Marygrove College for two seasons. Completing her coaching career as Assistant Coach at NCAA Division II Elizabeth City State University for 3 years, where she aided in the team finishing with a 24-4 season in 2012-2013 and was the position coach to 2011-2012/2012-2013 All-Conference Player Stephanie Harper. Additionally, she has taught Athletic Injury and Preventions courses as an adjunct professor at Elizabeth City State University and served as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Academy of Oak Park in Oak Park, MI. Dionne played basketball throughout her academic career, beginning on the NJCAA level at Wayne County Community College District. She completed her basketball career in 2005 at Kentucky State University. She holds a BA in Physical Education from Kentucky State University, an MA in Athletic Training from The University of Findlay and is currently working on her PhD in Sports Leadership and Sports Management from University of Concordia Chicago. Dionne is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. Connect with Dionne on LinkedIn About Sivonnia DeBarros Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros's practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com. Need Additional Support? Consider joining the new Athletes Making Moves Course helping athletes and entrepreneurs to understand their own identity and purpose, the building blocks of business, and legacy planning. Register now at bit.ly/AMMCourse Get our bestselling books: Athletes Making Moves What Are You Sporting About? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support

Leigh Anne Taylor Knight is a resourceful, future-focused leader who currently serves The DeBruce Foundation in Kansas City as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. The Foundation's mission is to expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity. It seeks to help people discover what they want to do and what they're good at doing, to open more career possibilities for the future of work. Dr. Taylor Knight is driven to lead the leveraging of resources across sectors for innovative learning, rigorous research, and community collaboration in order to improve economic development and the quality of life. A teacher at heart, Leigh Anne has also served as a K-12 assistant superintendent, advised learning institutions across the nation, and led a bi-state consortium providing powerful tools for data-driven educational research to inform practice and policy. Bringing together stakeholders to activate synergistic solutions is a favorite expertise. She values identifying talents and strengths in others, coaching them to improve their capabilities, and finding roles in which each can maximize one's potential to result in optimal team success. Advocating for and executing programs where the voices of young people resonate to make a difference are her true passion. “Make plans. Just be willing for those plans to actually change” “We think that people are not accessible. And the reality is, many, many people are much more accessible than you think they are. But you do have to take the initiative.” Timestamp 1:59 Leigh Anne Taylor journey in gaining interest in teaching 4:16 Her change from architecture to education 6:09 Challenges Leigh Anne Taylor face while following her heart 8:29 Her journey into DeBruce Foundation 13:11 Leigh Anne Taylor shares her experience in promoting changes to people 16:21 The importance of networking with diverse people 18:22 Leigh Anne Taylor's mindset of juggling with all her different roles 23:25 Sneak peek into her daily routine and shares tips about completing goals Social Media Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/latknight/ Follow Patti Dobrowolski - Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/upyourcreativegenius/ Follow Patti Dobrowolski - Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-dobrowolski-532368/ Up Your Creative Geniushttps://www.upyourcreativegenius.com/ Patti Dobrowolski 00:03 Hello superstars. Welcome to the Up Your Creative Genius podcast where you will gain insight and tips to stomp on the accelerator and blast off to transform your business and your life. I'm your host, Patty Dobrowolski. And if this is your first time tuning in, then strap in because this is serious rocket fuel. Each week, I interview fellow creative geniuses to help you learn how easy it is to up your creative genius in any part of your life. Hey, everybody, welcome to up your creative genius, the podcast. Guess what? We're doing this live today. It's so incredible to be with you. I want to tell you first about her before she starts talking. But Hello. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 00:52 Hello, Patti. Patti Dobrowolski 00:54 Oh, my gosh. So this is Leanne Taylor Knight. She's the Executive Director and COO of the DeBruce Foundation in Kansas City. Now DeBruce Foundation is doing some amazing things. Oh, thanks, Patti. They are expanding economic pathways for people in this city and beyond, right in the whole state. And I want to just say that, before she started to do this, which is all about research and helping people discover their agilities and providing them with tools so they can get jobs in the city. Right. And elsewhere. She was the assistant superintendent of schools in K-12. I love that here. And you were an educator forever, weren't you and you advise and all kinds of national education forums and you sit on like a billion boards. I'm not going to list them here. But that's who you are. In a nutshell. I'm so glad that you're here. Thank you, Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 01:48 Oh, a teacher at heart. It is so fun to be here. And it's so fun to have all of you with us. So thank you so much, Patti, for coming to Kansas City and us being actually able to film here. Patti Dobrowolski 01:59 I know it's fantastic now. So um, I know you as a kind, a generous, an amazing Rockstar that is changing your community. I mean, that's what you're dedicated to. And you're fortunate enough to have a career in a path where you actually are that's enabled. And so that was good job in manifesting that. I would just say, because yeah, you're in the sweet spot of who you are. But it's not all of who you are. So tell the audience a little bit about Leigh Anne Taylor Knight. Tell us did you grew up here and anything you want to tell about your past? And bring us up to the present? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 02:38 Yeah, thanks. So I was born and raised in a small town in mid Missouri and Fayette and I grew up to parents, dad was a veterinarian, and mom was busy doing every volunteer job there was. And I think that's probably one of the first places I learned how to pivot was I had a mother who was whatever was the flavour of the day, my mom was in the middle of it, she was leaving it and she was doing it. And so I probably saw that along the way, I went to college and thought I was actually going to be designing buildings like the one in which we sit. So I have a degree in Environmental Design picked up a degree in education along the way. And I started teaching kids and they just caught my heart. And so to this day, I'm still a teacher at heart. So even the work that I do now at the foundation is all about improving the quality of life for others in their near and far environments and actually developing them so that they have that capability of doing that themselves. Right. And so I grew up on a farm, I grew up in a place where it was like, Hey, you got to figure out how to make this work in this situation. And so that was instrumental in my teaching and my education, leadership career. And I did do a little stent with universities, and did some research and those kinds of things, which helped bring me here to the diverse foundation. Patti Dobrowolski 03:53 And she was just want to say that she was like a major cheerleader here. So if you ever need a cheer squad, Leanne Taylor night is it right here? I'm just saying she's been mine below and I've been down, Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 04:05 But you're like the pep club leader like we were our two peas in a pod. We were made to go together. We didn't go to high school together, but we could have we should change. That's rightm, changed right now. Patti Dobrowolski 04:16 So you started off going into this architecture field, the design field? Yeah. How did you decide at that point, when you had that, and you had the education? What happened at that? And how did you reconcile that with yourself for what you'd invested already? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 04:34 Yeah. Well, I really kept thinking about like, well, you know, the job I really want to have is I want to be at this university and helping others get excited about what they are doing and then be a dean of students and a chancellor. And so I was kind of looking at that career ladder and realising, well, in order to do that, you actually have to be a teacher in the classroom too. So I was like, Okay, I'll go get my doctorate in Environmental Design. I truly was headed to Texas Tech. I was coming when out of Mizzou, and headed there to Texas Tech, and then there was this opportunity that came for me to go ahead and teach in Columbia Public Schools when I was getting there and getting the second degree in education. And I just took it up. And I started working with students who had been at our alternative school. And these were kids who had been basically nothing had worked for them. That's right. They were the kids who no middle school, no junior high, no high school, nothing had worked for them. And you know, probably many people thought that those are those kids, I just don't want to have to deal with those. And I looked at those kids. And I was like, these are amazing kids. They have phenomenal talents. It's just that nobody's ever tapped into them. And I was on a staff of like teachers, and a principal who are like, it's our job to meet them where they are. And so that has continued to just be a theme in my life is like, Okay, folks, it's not about finding the best blueberries and bringing them into your pie. It's like meeting that blueberry wherever it is, and, you know, putting the right ingredients in so that you can have the best pie, but it is literally about meeting every single person where they are. And I just have that in my heart. And I just have had so many opportunities to get to do that in my life. Patti Dobrowolski 06:09 Wow. I love that. Because I think often in the Uber car coming here, today, I was I was talking to the guy who was from Kenya. And he was asking me, I was talking about my father who had been a, you know, concrete guy, right, a civil engineer, because he was studying to be a civil engineer. And so we were talking about how do you get on a career track to become something? And then what do you do when there are expectations of you to be one thing or another? Did you have any of that in your family to deal with that? You know, they had an expectation of what you would do or who you'd become? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 06:48 Yeah, well, I probably did grew up in a family that always said, not, are you going to college? But where are you going to college. So I did grow up in one of those families. However, you know, the mould broke after me, the first child going through because the second child took a different trajectory, and went through the military, and the third child took seven years to get through college. So really, we all were like, well, we're not really doing what we're supposed to be, you know, so there might have been some of that. But definitely, I certainly felt along the way that there was an expectation, I've always believed this. I mean, this is at the heart of my faith, which is to those who much is given much as expected. And so I am grateful to God for the gifts and the people with who he has surrounded me with in my lifetime. And so the things though, that goes with that is never miss an opportunity. So if somebody said, Well, I don't know, would you like to try this? And that's what happened to me along the way is somebody said, Oh, we have this job in Kansas City, we would love to have you come and think about this job in Kansas City. Well, I'm not really thinking about going to Kansas City, I'm gonna move to North Carolina. Well, no, it's a great opportunity. And so I've had people along the way who have said, will never miss the opportunity to at least have the conversation. And that's how I have pivoted into different places is because I'm not afraid to go have the conversation. If somebody says this could be a unique opportunity for you. And I would really encourage those of you who are listening and watching to like, basically have your ears open. Patti Dobrowolski 08:24 That's right. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 08:25 Listen for those opportunities. Patti Dobrowolski 08:27 Yes, yeah. Really, honestly, it's the mystery. And the joy of life is that if you're like a detective out there, following the clues, but you have to be aware of the clues that you're looking for, right, you have to understand what it is that you're capable of which you did, right. You knew, Okay, I've got this educational piece together, I've got this other things. And I'm going to go and do something and change the world. You had a good role model for that, too. But one of the things I wondered is, how did you get to the DeBruce Foundation? Like how did you end up in that because I met you right after you started there. That's when we met. And I had no idea. I thought you'd been there for years. That's how you were in the room. So how did you pivot into that? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 09:13 Well, you know, this is one of those again, I was running a research consortium covering a by state area, and somebody said to me, they're like. Hey, have you seen that the DeBruce Foundation needs some researchers in Education and Economics. And I was like, Ah, I have a whole group of researchers in Education and Economics, but I was like, Who is the DeBruce foundations? Oh, like, who are they? Very, very small footprint couldn't really find anything but I found a phone number and I was like, Ring Ring ring. Hello. And I get you know, press number one. If you want to speak with this person, press number two. If you want to speak with this person, press number three. If you want to speak with Mr. Bruce. I was like, Oh, Mr. Bruce, his name is on the foundation. Three done, and the next thing I knew I was speaking with with him. And so that would be my, I always asked the question like, what's the worst thing that could happen? They don't answer the phone, they say they won't speak with you. They say they won't meet with you, you have an idea to present. They say they don't like the idea. What is the worst case scenario? And they go, Well, can I live through that? Absolutely. So you know, I look there, nobody answers the phone, or nobody picks it up. And so literally, that's how I came to find out about what they were doing. And then it really was key to think about, okay, what are they doing? Hey, there are some strengths and some talents and some experiences that I have that can be value add to that. And then really, it was about Mr. DeBruce and other seeing that, yeah, maybe you're a good fit. Yeah, just being in the right place at the right time. But definitely. Patti Dobrowolski 10:47 Well, wait, wait, let's just roll back, because you picked up the phone, and you made the call, and you press three. And that I think, you know, I think that we are often so afraid to really go out there on the limb and take that risk. But that's what makes the difference. That's the call that's going to the audition, or going and calling the editor or getting on the phone with somebody who you think is going to take over your social media and getting a one on one conversation with them. Anytime you want to change something, you got to put yourself out there. And you're like such a great role model for that. Because you put yourself out there all the time. I mean, you're well put together, no doubt, but you do like walk a fine line of getting people to be real and talk about real things. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 11:32 Yeah, and you also have to celebrate the failures. One of the things we say around here is we're going to make mistakes, but we need to learn from them. And so kind of if you take that motto with your life. And of course, what we have tried to do here at the Foundation is we also want to help you understand what it is that you do well and what you like to do. I mean, that's where we started working with you, Patti is around the agilities and your piece about drawing your future. And for us the intersection of love you know what you like to do? And what you do? Well, we can draw amazing futures together. And I think I would absolutely encourage any of you who have not yet you have to go draw your future with Patti, you know, you have to get online and try that and do that. And be willing to think about what are those steps that I'm going to take today to get to that future that I want to have, and then know that like that future vision out there, it's just going to continue to change. And as you change and grow, right? That's only if the vision stays the same. Actually, I could kind of worry about that. Because that means that maybe you're kind of standing still in the same place. And that's not. Patti Dobrowolski 12:42 Have you ever had that experience yourself felt like you were stuck, and that you were like, I got to get out of this whatever this is. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 12:49 Daily. I mean, you know, it is it's like healing. Sometimes you're just like, I'm running into a brick wall issue, you know, so there are those and you have to like, oh, wait, you know, do the infinity sign, make my left brain connect to my right brain and get myself into another point? You've taught me a lot? Patti Dobrowolski 13:11 Well, tell me though, do you get into sticky conversations with people in your city and county and community around change, their willingness to change or not change? I mean, really, we're in the centre, we're in the heart of the country here. So I'm curious, you have this mission to expand economic pathways for everybody. But I don't know that everybody's on board with that? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 13:36 Well, because change is scary, right? Patti, it's really scary. And it messes with power structures. Anytime you think about change, then you think about status quo, and you think about certain things changing and some people losing power and other people gaining power. And, you know, that's where in the space of how much can you think about being in a life of abundance, and not scarcity? And how can you kind of thought back that scarcity mindset and think about I mean, early on, in college, sometime, someone said to me, you don't have to step on someone else to get ahead. Yep. And there's enough out there for everyone. And I can remember being in college, hearing another female leader talk about that. And I thought, You know what, she is exactly right. I don't have to step on somebody else to get there. And there's enough out there for everyone. So my job is, is to just help get that word out. Patti Dobrowolski 14:31 That these days of that state of consciousness, because I don't think everybody sees it that way. I think people still are holding on to their little parcel and their things and their old ways of thinking. And I see like this huge divide. And what I love about what you're doing is that you're trying to bridge that gap. You're trying to bridge it in education, you're trying to bridge it in opportunity. You're trying to bridge it in really what I see as consciousness really the consciousness of a community like it has a consciousness Kansas City? Yeah. And so part of unwrapping that, I think, what's challenging about that for you what has been challenging? So, you laugh? Like, I'm gonna ask him or I'm gonna ask you a question about challenge. I have a challenging question. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 15:19 I will tell you, I mean, what is challenging is just, basically, there is gravity, I think, for people again, to stay in the space of comfort. So I have to always think about, like, what spins me out of that, what will take me out of that. And youth are very important in my life, anybody who knows me, I spent a lifetime thinking about how to help them even contribute back to what it's going to be. And so they are always good about helping you spin out of that gravity helping you think about how do you launch and think in new ways in different ways. But the same applies to other groups to most people recognise that if someone will just sit and listen to them, just like you're doing now, or just like people are listening now to us. There's never been a person who will not sit down and tell me their story, or sit down and tell me what their concern is, was something Yeah, yeah. If I will be disciplined enough to listen. Yeah. And so. Patti Dobrowolski 16:21 I'll and listen, without having an opinion about what they're saying or making judgement about it. I think this is the time that we live in, where we have to really suspend judgement. And I think, as we learn and grow more into understanding what trauma that we inflict, unbeknownst to ourselves in small and large ways that we understand what we've been through and how that impacts how we engage with other people. And how can we, I guess, you know, I came from a family like yours, where my mother was, like, on everything, she built a pathway for other people. So if we can continue to focus on that, that's incredible. And it's important, who do you surround yourself with in your community, and your life that are in that inner circle that can really be your own pep squad? Yeah, who do you have? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 17:15 So diversity of that network is extremely important? Yes. And so there are people from family, there are people from neighbourhoods, there are people from church, there are people here at work, there are people who have come from similar walks of life as I have, there are people who have come from very different walks of life as I have, than I have. And so I do tend to be a person who has a multitude of networks. It's not just one network. For me, it is a multitude of networks. And then I have heeded the advice over time with people saying to have a personal board of directors. And those are the people who you can go to who will be completely honest with you about what you're feeling and what you're thinking and what you're projecting and will really, you know, the existentialist you know, just hold up the mirror and say, just take a look right now, at what you just said to me, and then reflect that back. But I think the key for me has been to not just have a network, but to have a multitude of networks and for people to be from diverse backgrounds and diverse experiences. Patti Dobrowolski 18:22 because then it expands your capacity to understand I think, right, then you feel like, I think my experiences that I feel like then it's one story where it's everybody's individual story, but we're in the bigger picture of the story of life. Right, right. And so, you know, how do you manage all the stuff that you do? Like you're here, right at DeBruce, and you sit in on all these other meetings with these small startups here, too. So say a little bit about that. And were there any challenges in you starting to do that as a leader? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 18:58 Yes, this has been first of all, before being here. I've never worked in a foundation. I've never worked in philanthropy before. So that's been an interesting journey, because I had to learn about philanthropy is like, I've never been in that space. And then our philanthropy is actually funded by way of a host of companies that the generosity of such as that those profits, so that that's a profit driven kind of a world and so learning about different companies, the different industries have different sectors in which they are and just learning about how to have that mindset about things has been a very interesting journey for me, and I certainly it's been about asking questions, right? So it's like, I don't know. So I do a lot of things. I read a lot of things Read, read, read, read, ask a lot of questions. I mean, one day I got sent home with like five books about pricing so that I could you know, crash course in economics, I'm like, I don't know if we were entering a market we're gonna price something good. So you know, it was like it was lots of chocolate lots of colour. pencils, and lots of tabs and everything that I use that weekend to crash course on, you know, pricing, just because but for me, that's exciting. And the more I learn about something like that, the better I can, you know, help and mentor other people who are having to think about that share resources with them because I resource aware, and also do associative thinking and bring that back into, like, Oh, this is where this fits in might help with this board that I'm serving on this organisation, oh, this is where this fits in might help with our foundation, or oh, this is where it fits, it might help our church do something or my neighbourhood. Patti Dobrowolski 20:37 Yeah, I love that. I love that. And when you do that, when you bring it back to all those different things, when you sit back, like what do you see as the vision for you for your future? What's in that picture? Like, what do you want? You've already had this amazing legacy of things you've done, but what do you still want to do that you feel like if I just do that, that thing is going to really make a difference? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 21:03 Gosh, Patti. That's the most challenging question you asked me all day, she knows that I have ideation and my top five. And so I can come on line 54, we'll try. Patti Dobrowolski 21:15 To come up with one, maybe three would be okay. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 21:17 I would like to do all kinds of things. But you know, you mean that cooking show that we're all I was gonna say, you know that I do want to be a culinary artist. who, you know, watch for that to happen. Patti Dobrowolski 21:31 I know that's gonna happen. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 21:32 Somewhere in that channel, that is absolutely going to happen that is going to be on there. And absolutely, I think the other thing is, is even where I sit today, we as a foundation have a lot of ways to go. And so looking for the right strategic partners and the kinds of things that are going to happen, so that we can expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity. And then you know, the third thing is, is I'm always on the lookout because I am a person who like see what all the other opportunities are, you know, that are going to be out there. I think this current position feeds my soul in that way. Because we do have lots of different opportunities that we can do by way of the foundation by way of the business route. Patti Dobrowolski 22:11 Oh, and I love it. And you get to put your research mind to work every single day, like you're always looking at the numbers like what I love about her is that she wanted to have, like so many other they have what was the number that you wanted to take the agilities profiler? How many was it that you want to hit? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 22:27 Yeah, I wanted to get 10,000 plus one this year, and we actually are going to knock down the door at 40,000. So I'm so excited. We've had a great, great, great big booth. Patti Dobrowolski 22:38 Yeah, it's so great. I love it. So I think that part of it, right? So you're always like reaching, and you're always trying to explore, like, what is the new thing? What's the next thing to step into? And I think that is part of this mindset that you were talking about earlier, where you're watching for the signs for what's going to happen next, and how it all fits in the picture. Now you have a big job, like you're hard to get. I mean, I was so grateful that you would spend this time I was so happy to be here and do it in person. But what's your day look like? What does it look like your day from when you get up? Until you know when you go to sleep? I want to know what are your rituals? What do you do every day so that people who are really want to get some routine in place? Yeah, don't yours. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 23:25 Yeah, for me, it starts with prayer and reading my Bible, because that's super, super important to me. And it just a homing device and a connecting space for me to do that each day. And then exercise I always have a better day if I get some exercise in early and if I don't get it in early, I have to try to get it back in you know later in the evening. And then it's off I probably like a lot of people you know, you got to download figure out some emails that maybe you missed because people work 24/7 So you missed some things even if you went to bed the night before, and then it's in the office and then every day is different, like so some days we will have internal meetings you know, this is also living in this timeframe of some things are remote and some things are hybrid and some things are in person and so you know just trying to get back into the next normal that we have right now. So it can be meetings here in the city sometimes it's you know, meetings in other parts of the United States because we're working in places outside of Missouri and Kansas right now in Kansas City. So it can be out in those places. You know, on great days I like to get some again always trying to get some type of time outside so a lot of times that happens after my work day the dog and I do have dog so dog Max goes out I know you have dogs too. We love dogs. So out in the morning out again and that time is a lot of time self reflection time you Patti Yeah, yeah. Patti Dobrowolski 24:48 Do you do anything like set goals for what you want to accomplish that day or how you're going to be in that day? Is that part of your morning ritual or your evening ritual where you reflect on it? How does that work? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 24:59 Yeah, well, I do use a lovenger, I do literally have the tasks that I want to try to accomplish that day and the things that, you know, move to the next days. And I also am a person who I will like, think about ideas, like sometimes you just wake up or you're in the middle of a meeting, you get an idea about something else. I try to draw those Patti, because I think that they're more apt to come true, because Patty's taught me this. And they're more of just come true if I don't just write the word about it, but I do a little drawing about it. And so then, you know, at the end of the week, a lot of times I will syphon back through, Hey, what are the things that I did get done each day? What are the things across the weekend that I have to go back and fill in. And also, I just give myself permission, sometimes you just put a big X through it like, Okay, that didn't get done, it's not going to get done, it's going to go to the lower priority list, because other things become more of a priority. Patti Dobrowolski 25:50 Yeah. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 25:50 And so I do try to give myself permission to be okay, with like a part of the checklist not getting accomplished moving to a different day, or just getting completely taken off. And that helps keep me sane, maybe makes it easier for other people to work with me. Patti Dobrowolski 26:04 I was gonna say too, the thing that I know about you that you didn't mention is that you make sure to take time off, like you go away. I do you and that you really rest and recuperate with your family. Yes. Yeah. And that's important. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 26:19 Yes, that can look like hiking and trail biking, and. Patti Dobrowolski 26:23 Whatever your husband has his new task, that new thing he's into? Yes, yes. Kind of the idea of own kind of it. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 26:30 Yes, yes, Patti. And I have partners in life, who are obviously taking us on new and different adventures all the time. And part of that, too, is just like, just say, yes, just learn something new. Patti Dobrowolski 26:41 My thing is because I used to always say No, first, I would say no, no, I don't want to do that. No. And then I had to train myself. You're like a puppy and you're a puppy in the car, and you're going to do this, it's going to happen, you can make it happen, you can go and then I would always have a fantastic time because it would take me out of my comfort zone. Yeah. Well, I love spending this time with you now tell me and tell our listeners to what tips do you have for them about how they can pivot? Or what to do when they're up against a challenge to get through it and to step into more of themselves or their authentic self or their future? What would you share? Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 27:19 Well, I would say make plans. Just be willing for those plans to actually change, you know, so but I think you should make plans and work hard and be honest, we say here at the DeBruce Foundation, hashtag truth works. So make plans, work hard, be honest, leave the results to the Lord. That's what I tend to do. But that make plans and work hard. And be honest, staying in that cycle and being willing for those plans to continue to change. So my plans today could possibly be different plans tomorrow. And I think that you also have to be brave, right? Be brave, believe in yourself, find people who believe in you. I bet that I really cannot take credit for where I am today, I really have to give that credit back to the people who have believed in me. And I will also you know, and if you have people who don't believe in you, if you are with people who are you know, sometimes people talk about a toxic culture or place that I like, Get out. Get out. There are people out there who love you and who want to be supportive of you, and will help you and help you. Yeah, and I think that's the other thing is, don't be afraid to pick up the phone and ask somebody for help. I mean, so many people, other people who you've interviewed Patti have talked about, we think that people are not accessible. And the reality is, many, many people are much more accessible than you think they are. But you do have to take the initiative. And so be confident and do that. Patti Dobrowolski 28:46 Yes, I love that. And I think I tell people that all the time, because I remember reading a really fantastic book. And I thought I wonder if that woman has an AOL account. And I just wrote her an email. And sure enough, she wrote me right back. And that showed me that I could do that with anyone. You know, somebody called me yesterday from Kuwait, in a car. It was the middle of the night, he was driving to his job. And he wanted to know, how could he showed people how to draw their future. And I was like, oh, man, like, here's the code for my class, I want you to come and do that. And then, like, let me help you to do that. Because I think this is the thing. If you're brave enough to reach out to somebody, they will respond, they will respond. And that's how we met. And I just love that, that somebody connected us. And I drew for DeBruce Foundation, and then the rest is history. I mean, I can't think of a better collaboration than the one that I have with you and the DeBruce Foundation and everybody that works here. I love them so. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 29:47 Well. For you to and we're so grateful for the audience. He's here with us. Yeah, yes. Thank you so much, because you're investing in yourself with fantastic Exactly. Patti Dobrowolski 29:57 So thank you again for all your time. And you know, if you liked this, of course, share it with your friends because that's the way we get the word out about what's happening in Kansas City because things are going down there. They're coming up from the base, and we're going to change right here in this city. So thank you so much, Leigh Anne. You're awesome and amazing. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 30:18 Thank you, Patti. Patti Dobrowolski 30:23 Thanks so much for listening today. Be sure to DM me on Instagram your feedback or takeaways from today's episode on Up Your Creative Genius. Then join me next week for more rocket fuel. Remember, you are the superstar of your universe and the world needs what you have to bring. So get busy. Get out and up your creative genius. And no matter where you are in the universe, here's some big love from yours truly, Patti Dobrowolski and the Up Your Creative Genius podcast. That's a wrap.

This episode concludes the first season of the podcast! It's also the second half of a two-part interview with Miriam Calderon of the U.S. Department of Education, where she serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Learning. In this part of the interview, Dr. Lynette Fraga talks with Miriam discuss the realities of navigating institutions that are complex and imperfect, and how adults can be advocates for the youngest members of our society. Miriam shares her hopeful vision for transformed policies, systems and child care classrooms.   Don't miss the second season of the podcast arriving to your feeds in late January.  About Miriam Calderon Miriam Calderon is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Learning at the U.S. Department of Education. Miriam was appointed by Gov. Kate Brown in 2017 to serve as the early learning system director for the state of Oregon. She previously served in the Obama-Biden Administration advising on early learning policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Domestic Policy Council.  Miriam has a diverse set of experiences in the early childhood field in program, policy, and advocacy. She worked as the senior director for early childhood at the Bainum Family Foundation, as director of early childhood education at the District of Columbia Public Schools, and as associate director for education policy at UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza).  Miriam began her career in early childhood working in Head Start. She is a native of Washington D.C. and holds degrees from the University of Delaware and Portland State University. Show Notes U.S Department of Education, Early Learning website Child Care Aware of America (el sitio de web en espanol) Subscribe to this special series of intimate interviews to hear how other leaders are creating space for all types of voices to be heard. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you stream. This podcast is a production of Child Care Aware® of America.  Learn more at www.childcareaware.org/thetable.Music for A Seat at the Table is Retro Groovy by EightBallAudio.

In the first part of a two-part episode, Dr. Lynette Fraga talks with Miriam Calderon of the U.S. Department of Education, where she serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Learning. Miriam shares her professional journey from local impact working in the child care classroom to affecting change at the national level as a civil servant. An ESL-learner as a young child, Miriam shares her passion for dual-language learners in the early education classroom. Together, Dr. Fraga and Miriam discuss the art of the possible for early care and education field.   About Miriam Calderon Miriam Calderon is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Learning at the U.S. Department of Education. Miriam was appointed by Gov. Kate Brown in 2017 to serve as the early learning system director for the state of Oregon. She previously served in the Obama-Biden Administration advising on early learning policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Domestic Policy Council.  Miriam has a diverse set of experiences in the early childhood field in program, policy, and advocacy. She worked as the senior director for early childhood at the Bainum Family Foundation, as director of early childhood education at the District of Columbia Public Schools, and as associate director for education policy at UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza).  Miriam began her career in early childhood working in Head Start. She is a native of Washington D.C. and holds degrees from the University of Delaware and Portland State University. Show Notes U.S Department of Education, Early Learning website Child Care Aware of America (el sitio de web en espanol) Subscribe to this special series of intimate interviews to hear how other leaders are creating space for all types of voices to be heard. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you stream. This podcast is a production of Child Care Aware® of America.  Learn more at www.childcareaware.org/thetable. Music for A Seat at the Table is Retro Groovy by EightBallAudio.

00:00 What would the title of Branden's book be? 14:00 Frustrations continue to rise with some parents of students enrolled in Columbia Public Schools

A Missouri judge threw a wrench into Attorney General Eric Schmitt's plans to end school mask mandates all at once. At a hearing Tuesday, Judge Brouck Jacobs denied Schmitt's attempt to apply reverse-class-action status for his lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools.

Welcome to episode #1 of the EdShift podcast! Join Kris Astle and Katie Novak for a conversation with Sakon Kieh, Director, Educational Technology at District of Columbia Public Schools. Discover how DCPS has approached blended learning and supporting educators as they prepare to navigate a new and uncertain school year.    Learn more about DCPS: https://dcps.dc.gov/  And connect with Sakon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneTechChic    Connect with your hosts on Twitter:  Katie: https://twitter.com/keightyen Kris: https://twitter.com/KrisAstle    Thanks for listening. Did you enjoy the conversation? Leave us a review! 

Today's conversation is with someone who is truly sunshine personified! Lynn Mahaffey is a special educator I am honored to know as a professional and a friend who works in the Columbia Public Schools in Columbia, Missouri, in a RISE classroom - Reaching Independence through Structured Education.We talk through her education journey, including some twists and turns you might not have seen coming. We also talk about how special education has changed in the course of her career. Our conversation travels through essential concepts for effective teaching and the importance of having a balance and focusing our efforts on what works for the individual student. Lynn does a great job of thinking aloud about the intense level of knowledge and skill that makes good teaching look effortless.(My apologies for the sound quality - we recorded in her classroom and there was a mechanical hum I couldn't edit out with my limited technical skill. I'm still learning...) Here is a resource Lynn mentioned:TASH www.tash.org Founded in 1975, TASH advocates for human rights and inclusion for people with significant disabilities and support needs – those most vulnerable to segregation, abuse, neglect and institutionalization. TASH works to advance inclusive communities through advocacy, research, professional development, policy, and information and resources for parents, families and self-advocates. The inclusive practices TASH validates through research have been shown to improve outcomes for all people.

In this episode, Emily and Duane talk through some of the recent legal challenges for districts that have adopted a masking mandates, and those districts that have not implemented masking requirements. They discuss the Attorney General's putative class action against Columbia Public Schools and potentially other school districts, the implications of HB 271, and the Governor's most recent executive order and removal of the state of emergency.  Emily and Duane also discuss the challenges for districts without mask mandates including dealing with quarantining requirements and incumbent attendance issues.

Your favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators) Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams tackle (a) misunderstandings on critical race theory, (b) the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Race for Results 2014 report, and (c) the smoke and mirrors involved in the legislative bans on talking about racism in schools. Our Attempt at Minute Markers: Part 1 Legislative Bans on Racism & Critical Race Theory | 1:00 Race for Results | 6:40 Makaria & Maximilian's Identities | 12:30 Drumpf Trucks & Safe Spaces| 18:00 Finding A Fit - All Families Matter | 22:00 Privileged Circles | 30:15 - 33:05 Links: Critical Race Theory in Education | Ladson-Billings & Tate, 1995 | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/William-Tate/publication/279676094_Toward_a_Critical_Race_Theory_of_Education/links/569803e908aea2d74375dba0/Toward-a-Critical-Race-Theory-of-Education.pdf Ann E. Casey Foundation: Race for Results | https://www.aecf.org/resources/race-for-results Columbia, MO Median Income | https://datacommons.org/place/geoId/2915670?utm_medium=explore&mprop=income&popt=Person&cpv=age%2CYears15Onwards&hl=en Parade Showing Support for Former President | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/visuals/photos/make-america-great-again-black-lives-matter-supporters-trade-chants-the-weekend-before-the-election/article_732b2184-1bcc-11eb-89ca-0fad49c55035.html Jack & Jill of America, Incorporated | https://www.jackandjillinc.org/about/ Columbia Public Schools | https://www.niche.com/k12/d/columbia-school-district-mo/ Meek Mill | https://youtu.be/6rh13do7fig Scholar Shoutouts: Candice Hall | https://www.siue.edu/education/edld/faculty-staff/hall.shtml JT Snipes | https://www.siue.edu/education/edld/faculty-staff/snipes.shtml Kimberle Crenshaw | https://www.law.columbia.edu/faculty/kimberle-w-crenshaw Davis et al. (2004) | “A Fly in the Buttermilk”: Descriptions of University Life by Successful Black Undergraduate Students at a Predominately White Southeastern University | https://doi.org/10.1080/00221546.2004.11772266 Mariana G. Martinez | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dra-mariana-g-martinez-phd/

We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website (https://awsp.org/professional-learning/training-conferences/inclusion-360) and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series. Lauren Katzman, EdD. is the Executive Director of the Urban Collaborative and Associate Research Professor at Arizona State University. She is also an adjunct professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Prior to this work, she served as the Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Education Services for the Newark Public Schools and the Executive director of special education in the New York City Department of Education. In both of these positions, she developed and led significant reform efforts, increasing academic achievement, inclusive educational and experiential options, reliable data management, and statutory/regulatory compliance. She worked to develop strong interdisciplinary partnerships between districts, states, universities, advocacy groups, and communities to build the foundation for deep and sustaining systemic reforms. Prior to these two high-level and demanding school district leadership positions, Dr. Katzman served as Associate Professor of Special Education at Boston University and co-authored the book Effective Inclusive Schools: Effective Inclusive Schools: Designing Successful Schoolwide Programs with Dr. Thomas Hehir, former Director of the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education. She was also a special education teacher for 14 years in St. Louis, New Jersey, and New York City and has conducted program evaluations of the special education services for the District of Columbia Public Schools, the state of Massachusetts, Ithaca Public Schools, and the New York City Department of Education. Special Guest: Dr. Lauren Katzman.

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by The Evolllution, we talk with Christopher Rinkus, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education! Chris talks to us about a variety of topics mostly in the K-12 space. He talks about funding, parent involvement, academic preparation and much more. Listen to learn what's going on with K-12 education! Chris helped transform the District of Columbia Public Schools into the fastest-improving urban school district in the country. He redesigned the school district's 500 million dollar budget allocation process for over 100 schools. Through his financial planning and analysis, he helped make possible new academic standards so that every student experienced art, music, PE and world language. He led the effort to implement “at-risk” student funding, an innovative new funding stream designed specifically to help low-income students. In order to create a sustainable financial position for the district, Chris introduced new student growth strategies that were described by the Washington Post as “an aggressive move to boost enrollment and maintain market share after years of ceding ground to charter schools.” Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Today in this Special edition of Friendz and the Fam we get to know Author, Educator, and Pastor Bobby MathieuBobby Mathieu is the devoted husband of Jamie and proud father of four daughters and one son. He served the District of Columbia Public Schools for twenty-one years, teaching at Mary Church Terrell, A. Kiger Savoy, River Terrace, and Garfield Elementary Schools and Ballou Senior High School. For over twenty years, he served as an associate pastor under the leadership of his dad, Pastor Bob Mathieu, at Anacostia Gospel Chapel. He has twice received the Outstanding Father of Prince George’s County Public Schools award and is the recipient of the Ingrid M. Turner Amazing Parent award. Bobby currently serves on the leadership team at Landmark Church of Alexandria. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Since 1996, Joshua Wayne has worked with kids in just about every setting imaginable: drug and alcohol treatment, with at-risk foster youth, community mental health, private practice and as a Director of Special Education at District of Columbia Public Schools. He helps youth face the challenges in front of them and make smart, empowered decisions as they navigate towards adulthood. He also teaches parents, teachers and other caring adults how to best love and support them through this process. Joshua holds a Master's Degree in Counselor Education from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. He has been featured as a Life Coach on the Style Network and is the co-creator with Josh Shipp of the One Caring Adult online community.   He is the author of the book The Simple Parenting Guide to Technology. He joins us on the podcast to give us practical advice on smartphones, gaming and social media. He gives us ideas on how we can set technology limits for our teens and guide them in learning moderation.  Joshua Wayne's Website https://www.joshuawayne.com/ (https://www.joshuawayne.com/)  

It's a historic inauguration day at the state Capitol, will Columbia Public Schools student actually return to in-person learning next week and the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Cleveland Browns in the AFC divisional round this weekend. Erin and Matt in the Morning has a check of today's KAT Country Headlines.

Jordyn Carroll, M.S., CCC-SLP is a Black speech-language pathologist based in Washington, D.C. She is a small business owner (Instagram: @JRCtheSLP) and provides services for District of Columbia Public Schools. Jordyn strives to increase representation and diversity across the field of speech-language pathology.In the introductory episode, Jordyn discusses why she started her JRCtheSLP platform and shares her intentions for Views from the 8%.

Jennifer Roberts is one of the organizers of the Columbia Neighborhood Lunch Clubs – a group of volunteers that collects the meals delivered to bus stops by Columbia Public Schools and delivers them door-to-door.

Jennifer Roberts is one of the organizers of the Columbia Neighborhood Lunch Clubs – a group of volunteers that collects the meals delivered to bus stops by Columbia Public Schools and delivers them door-to-door. She spoke about how many families – from all economic backgrounds – are struggling with food access during the ongoing pandemic and how they all can utilize the Clubs’ services and make providing meals to school age kids a simpler task. Missouri Health Talks gathers Missourians’ stories of access to healthcare in their own words. You can view more conversations at missourihealthtalks.org .

00:00 Columbia Public Schools is in talks for students to return to a modified in-person class schedule 10:00 Boone County Clerk Breanna Lennon on the process for mail-in and absentee voting ahead of the November election

00:00 Columbia Public Schools is starting to look at potential plans to get younger students back in the classroom 13:00 Is artificial crowd noise in sports broadcasts cool or pointless?

00:00 NFL theme songs are sounding different these days 14:00 Columbia Public Schools kicked off the school year yesterday. How did it go?

Columbia Public Schools will start classes exclusively online for most students Tuesday. Supt. Peter Stiepleman talked about what led to the move during CEO Roundtable.

00:00 Superintendent of Columbia Public Schools, Dr. Peter Stiepleman on the district's plan for online classes 14:00 Taking your comments on CPS' decision

Active coronavirus cases continue to climb in Mid-Missouri, most students in Columbia Public Schools will start the year online and Cardinals' Paul DeJong hit his first career grand slam in a win over the Reds. Erin and Matt in the Morning have a check of today's KAT Country Headlines.

00:00 Columbia Public Schools announce last night that they will proceed with online instruction for the upcoming semester 13:00 Missouri-based political consultant Christopher Arps

00:00 Columbia Public Schools might be rethinking their approach for the fall semester 13:00 Outlining some of the new health orders in Columbia

John Neral, MA, CPC reawakens, energizes, galvanizes and innovates the mind think of employees, corporations, associations and systems. He is a celebrated executive/career and professional development coach and an in-demand, mindset-shifting public speaker. Prior to this, John served as a professional development manager of an instructional coaching program in the District of Columbia Public Schools system (DCPS); a mathematics educator for 16 years, and a state educational assessment specialist (DC). He’s also been a longstanding corporate consultant for Fortune 500 giant, Casio America, Inc. and a Training and Staffing Director for an Educational Non-Profit (AIR). He now leads John Neral Coaching, LLC, one of the most progressive, mindset-shifting professional and organizational coaching and public speaking firms in the U.S. and is the author of the new book, SHOW UP – Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career. Contact and follow John through his website, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram orTwitter. Connect with Damianne through Changes BIG and small website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube You can find all the past episodes of the podcast on the website and subscribe to automatically receive new episodes every week. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or family member. I am sending you best wishes for good health and happiness. Have a great week. Find the full show notes at https://changesbigandsmall.com/40 Join the Changes Big and Small Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/changesbigandsmall1/ The post Strategies for Personal and Professional Progress appeared first on Changes BIG and small.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with John Neral about how organizational potential has changed because of COVID-19 and how leaders can create more engagement with their remote teams. See the video here: https://youtu.be/_0gPKFUDOH4. John Neral, MA, CPC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnneral/) reawakens, energizes, galvanizes and innovates the mind think of employees, corporations, associations, systems--people. A celebrated executive/career and professional development coach, and in-demand, mindset-shifting public speaker, John's professional walk included serving as a former professional development manager of an instructional coaching program at the District of Columbia Public Schools system (DCPS); a 14-year mathematics educator; a state educational assessment specialist (DC); and a longstanding corporate consultant for Fortune 500 giant, Casio America, Inc., and a Training and Staffing Director for an Educational Non-Profit (AIR). He now leads John Neral Coaching, LLC, one of the most progressive, mindset-shifting professional and organizational coaching and public speaking firms in the U.S. and is the author of the new book, “SHOW UP – Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career.” A champion of enlivening the mind and compelling action, John also currently hosts The #SHOWUP6Book on IGTV, a new channel dedicated to encouraging employees, corporations, systems, and individuals--living in the times of #COVID19--to #SHOWUP, transform amidst the present challenges, and emerge as their best selves yet. The show is an extension of his weekly inspo Facebook livestream, @JohnNeralCoaching LLC. His intriguing, previous interviews with industry leaders and insiders are also available on his YouTube Channel, @JohnNeralCoaching. A former church organ prodigy, John is an avid traveler--having sojourned to 5 of the 7 continents, a professional bowler and the winner of a Professional Bowlers' Association Regional Title (2010), and a game-show fan, having appeared on previous episodes of GSN's Chain Reaction and Make My Day. John is happily married and lives with his spouse and their rescue cat, Amy Farrah Meowler (named after the Big Bang Theory character), in the heart of Washington DC's Dulles Technology Corridor, Tysons Corner, VA.

Several states are reversing their coronavirus reopening plans, Cole and Boone counties each picked up one new COVID-19 cases each and Columbia Public Schools will expect students and staff to wear masks. Erin and Matt in the Morning has a check of today's KAT Country Headlines.

Meet author and educator, Madiana Margao. Born a first-generation Sierra Leonian -American, Madiana is an acknowledged pillar in her community. She works tirelessly to support and inspire underprivileged youth in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Since earning a degree in fashion merchandising from Marymount University of Arlington, VA, in 2004, Madiana has held a number of professional positions within creative industries including serving as a costume designer and personal stylist for various musical acts, working as Visual Director for Macy's, Inc. (Mid-Atlantic), Display Designer for Marriott International, Inc. (Washington, DC), and Creative Director for Universal Gear (NYC). Over the past decade, she has held a wide variety of increasingly responsible professional positions in both the public and private sectors with groups including the Miss USA Organization, USO Metro, the Department of Employment Services, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the YMCA, among others. In addition, she serves as a consultant and mentor to non-profit organizations throughout the DC Metropolitan area, including High School Cypher, Singa, Inc., Do The WriteThing, and Life Success Center. Madiana is Co-Owner of Red Sprinkle, LLC, and Co-Founder of non-profit, DC Youth Fashion Alliance, which both provide free original programming for youth that introduce career options in the fashion and entertainment industries. Madiana started her businesses after recognizing a deficiency in available resources for students interested in developing creative careers in these industries. Through her work with Red Sprinkle, and the DC Youth Fashion Alliance she has raised thousands of charitable dollars annually. This money has been reinvested consistently into the more than 500 students her organizations serve, annually, and provides the foundation for economic development for participants. Currently, Madiana spearheads youth creative development programs at six separate locations within the Metropolitan area. Her partners include the District of Columbia Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County Recreation Department, the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH), So Others Might Eat, After Schools All-Stars, the YMCA, and a host of others. In addition, to authoring the motivational do-it-yourself book, “30 Days of Style: Crafts and DIY,” which has recently been accepted into the Library of Congress' permanent catalogs, Madiana also consults as Program Coordinator for the teen division of Miss DC (USA), providing programming and development training for pageant hopefuls.

Columbia Public Schools superintendent Peter Stiepleman looks ahead to a unique fall semester, and tells us behind-the-scenes stories about his very famous aunt, during the latest CEO Roundtable.

The spread of the coronavirus by someone not showing symptoms appears to be rare, Saline County confirmed it's third coronavirus death yesterday, a former Jefferson City Jay football shot last week has died, Columbia Public Schools plans to offer in-person and online learning in the fall and a stormy mid-MO day. Get caught up now.

State Rep. Chuck Basye joined CEO Roundtable on Saturday to discuss the end of the state legislative session, and electric vehicle charging stations at a Columbia Public Schools building.

Since 1996, Joshua Wayne has worked with youth and families in just about every setting imaginable: drug and alcohol treatment, with at-risk foster youth, community mental health, private practice, and as a Director of Special Education at District of Columbia Public Schools. He is currently a member of Top Youth Speakers, where he speaks about adolescent mental health to students, the parents, teachers, and other caring adults in their lives. Joshua is also the author of “The Simple Parenting Guide to Technology” which is the first book in The Simple Parenting Guides book series and he's Co-Creator with Josh Shipp of the One Caring Adult™ online parenting community where they provide resources to empower parents, teachers and other caring adults in the lives of kids. He's passionate about helping teen and young adult men face the challenges before them, and build the skills & confidence needed to find the path in life that is right for them. Now, hear his take on the Essential 11 Questions. More places you can find Joshua: Website - https://www.joshuawayne.com/ Twitter - @Joshua_Wayne Linkedin - Joshua Wayne His New Book - The Simple Parenting Guide to Technology

This week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara and Gerard are happy to be joined by Kaya Henderson, the former chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools. They discuss the historic reforms Henderson oversaw, including increasing enrollment and improved test scores in an urban district that had been one of the lowest performing in the country. Kaya talks about her unique and authentic... Source

Regional stories from the KBIA Newsroom, including: Columbia Public Schools to Move Forward on Construction, Pay Increases Missouri Budget Director: Economy 'Turned Off Like a Faucet' Socially Distanced Carpet Squares: Here's What Schools May Look Like In August Over 50,000 Missourians Filed for Unemployment Last Week House Committee Passes Bill to Promote Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights

Jim Sandman may be one of the most impassioned advocates in the United States for ensuring access to justice for all. As president of the Legal Services Corporation since 2011, he oversees an organization that funds free civil legal services to more than 130 legal aid programs throughout the country. As a frequent speaker and advocate, he forcefully makes the case for equal access to justice.  In this episode of LawNext, Sandman joins host Bob Ambrogi for a frank and thoughtful discussion about the justice gap in the U.S. and his ideas for how to bridge it, from increasing funding for legal aid to loosening restrictions on legal practice. They also discuss the role of technology and the 2013 report that Sandman spearheaded, Report of The Summit on the Use of Technology to Expand Access to Justice.  Before joining the LSC, Sandman spent 30 years as a lawyer with the firm Arnold & Porter, including 10 years as the firm’s managing partner. Wanting to spend more time in public service, he became general counsel for the District of Columbia Public Schools, where he stayed until the opportunity arose to join the LSC. He is a past president of the 100,000-member District of Columbia Bar.  NEW: We are now on Patreon! Subscribe to our page to be able to access show transcripts, or to submit a question for our guests. Comment on this show: Record a voice comment on your mobile phone and send it to info@lawnext.com.

The term ‘Mastermind’ is used fairly often in the business world, but many entrepreneurs still aren’t sure what joining one of these groups entails. What is a Mastermind, and how can we use them to benefit our businesses? Why is it necessary for Mastermind members to challenge each other? How can we offer different viewpoints without offending other members in the process? On this episode, owner of the Speech and Language Kids website, Carrie Clark, and founder and CEO of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, discuss what makes Masterminds so beneficial to business owners.  A good Mastermind is a group that helps you whittle down options. -Dana Malstaff   3 Things We Learned From This Episode Use Masterminds to challenge ideas (10:48 - 11:49)Masterminds are the ideal space for ideas to be shared and challenged. We should be using our groups to help each other brainstorm our ideas in different ways. The benefit of this kind of input is ultimately creating a more thought-out product.  Take advantage of the different viewpoints in Masterminds (15:25 - 16:22)Having a tight-knit Mastermind with different views allows us to narrow down ideas and options more easily. This is an important step, because it stops us from becoming overwhelmed by all the suggestions we get from like-minded people outside our groups.  Maintain mutual respect for all Mastermind members (20:41 - 21:51)For Masterminds to be effective, we have to have a mutual respect for everyone in our groups. This respect makes it easier to challenge one another, without running the risk of offending anyone on a personal level.   Guest Bio-  Carrie Clark is a speech-language pathologist and the founder of the Speech and Language Kids website. She is passionate about helping children through speech-language pathology, and has extensive experience in the field, having worked at the Columbia Public Schools in Columbia, Missouri, and later opening a private practice.    To find out more about Carrie, visit  https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/about-us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-clark-74210054 https://www.instagram.com/slpsolution/ https://www.facebook.com/theslpsolution/ Maria Dismondy is the founder and CEO of Cardinal Rule Press. She is also an author and speaker. Maria is the creator of the Empowering Kids with Character mini-podcast, a movement that aims to nurture character development in children through education.   To find out more about Maria, visit https://mariadismondy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mariadismondybooks/ https://www.facebook.com/mariadismondy https://www.youtube.com/user/mariadismondy https://twitter.com/mariadismondy https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariadismondy

Carla London is originally from Columbia, MO, but moved often as a child and got to experience the excitement of such diverse places as New Orleans, LA; Dallas and El Paso, TX; and Stamford, CT. After beginning her career in education in north Georgia, she returned to Columbia where she was privileged to create the Aspiring Scholars program for At-Promise youth. In 2006, she followed her husband’s career back to Texas and spent 7 years in Round Rock, just outside of Austin, as both a classroom teacher and in educational leadership for a student body that included 1500 middle school students. In 2013, Carla returned to Columbia as the Supervisor of Student and Family Advocacy, for Columbia Public Schools. She was subsequently promoted to Director of Student Services, and is currently the Chief Equity Officer for CPS, where she wears many hats including supervising several district programs. Carla has a combined 16 years of experience in education, nine years as a Social Worker, including four years as an Emergency Room Medical S.W. at Children's Medical Center of Dallas, in Dallas, TX, and three years as a small business owner, Dallas, TX. Her passion is working with children, families, and staff to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating educational experience! She continues to advocate for ways to assist youth in acquiring the skills they need to be successful and reducing discipline disproportionality among minority youth.

00:00 The big stories of the day 11:00 Dr. Pete Stiepleman, superintendent of Columbia Public Schools talks new school year

Lindsay Hall, a Library Media Specialist with the District of Columbia Public Schools, shares with us how she has built a resilient library at an urban Title I school. Lindsay’s Twitter: @llyndzei Lindsay’s Blog: https://onnonfiction.wixsite.com/website Music: Audionautix - "Words" (CC Attribution 3.0)

Jordan Rockett teaches Honors Biology and Human Anatomy and Physiology at Muriel Williams Battle High School in Columbia, MO. In addition to teaching, Jordan initiated and the sponsor of the ACT Prep Club at the high school. In 20015, Jordan received both the Outstanding Beginning Teacher award from the Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence in Columbia Public Schools and the Beginning Science Teacher Recognition of Excellence award from the Science Teachers of Missouri.

Carolyne Albert-Garvey was the reason that Joel's family moved so the kids could attend Maury Elementary School in the District of Columbia Public Schools. They had one meeting with her and knew she was the right principal for their children. Today, Joel talks with Carolyne about helping an urban school adjust to changes - from demographics to funding.  For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.  

Local Politics The impact of individual and group efforts can be decisive in local political races, such as in the elections for a judge, a district leader, or in the State Assembly. Having one-on-one conversations about what is happening in our own community is powerful because we discuss the policy choices that directly affect our lives. Get Involved! Citizens are the players in politics. They have the opportunity and the responsibility to determine who is elected into office. When citizens are involved, they are taking part in shaping public policy decisions. When they choose not to be engaged, they are assenting to the status quo, as opposed to fighting for the way that things could be. Public Policy and Politics We live in a society that is shaped by our public policy choices, which are directly derived from the results of political elections. We need idealistic people in both government and politics, who care about the outcomes and the policy choices that we make as a society. Find out more: Ben Theodore is a passionate community activist in Brooklyn, New York, as well as a program associate at the NYC Department of Education. He has previously worked as a campaign staffer and a teacher with the District of Columbia Public Schools and Teach for America. You can follow him on Twitter @btheodore.

Columbia Daily Tribune prep sports reporter Eric Blum is joined by Columbia Public Schools Athletic Director Bruce Whitesides to chat about several topics. Tribune Missouri football reporter Danny Jones also steps in as co-host to help break down Columbia's slate of Week 9 high school football games. 

Tiffawny Green is a native Washingtonian. A graduate of District of Columbia Public Schools, she continued her post-secondary education in her hometown earning both her undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Graduate degree in Education (with a focus in Special Education) from The George Washington University. Ms. Green began her career in education in 1999 as a career changer in Prince George’s County’s first cohort of Resident Teachers. Her 19 years in the field of education consist of 2 years teaching Business Education, 5 years as a special education teacher, and 12 years in Special Education Leadership. Assistant Principal at Chesapeake Math & IT Academy - South, Public Charter School is her most recent appointment. Ms. Green is married with six children and two grandchildren. She enjoys traveling, baking, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Shelita Campbell is a native Washingtonian, who received her grade school education from both District of Columbia Public Schools and Prince George’s County Public Schools. She is a proud graduate of Crossland High School class of 1998! Thereafter, she immediately obtained her undergraduate Visual and Performing Arts/Dance degree from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). Shortly after obtaining her undergraduate degree, she found herself returning to her first love, working with children, through substitute teaching. Dr. Campbell quickly obtained her teaching certificate in order to continue her work in the Prince George’s County Public School system. After 10 years in the classroom, she was promoted to a district-wide Mentor Teacher with the Office of Talent Development. As a Mentor Teacher, she supported teachers and school leaders through systemic professional development. She was charged with coordinating the annual four-day PGCPS New Teacher Boot Camp.

Christine King discusses Jan. 8 meeting of Columbia Public  Schools board of education meeting.   Topics included: a survey of public opinion about the school district, adding a year to superintendent's contract, budgeting for the future and the expected drop in reserve funds.

Teaching writing can be more challenging than it appears on the surface. Join us as we talk about avoiding the biggest mistakes we often make. @larryferlazzo @mazehr @LisaEickholdt @davidwees @Bamradionetwork Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski is an elementary teacher in Farmingdale, New York. She is a co-author of the Two Writing Teachers blog and the co-director of the Long Island Writing Project. Co-author of Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions. Mary Ann Zehr teaches 11th- and 12th-grade English to English-language learners in the District of Columbia Public Schools.Lisa Eickholdt is a college literacy professor and Heinemann author. Her passion is teaching teachers and students about writing.

Featuring District of Columbia Public Schools and the Center for Inspired Teaching, this webinar examines what’s happening in schools and school district to ensure that all students, particularly those who traditionally are underserved, receive the kind of science instruction that will lead to the deeper learning outcomes necessary for college and career preparedness.

Jonathan Sessions discusses two main issues that were part of the October 9, 2017 school board meeting. The topics are: how immigrant students will be treated and the plan for drawing new attendance boundaries for the schools.

Paul Cushing reports on the Columbia Public Schools board of education meeting from February 13. Main topic: deciding on attendance areas/policy for Gentry and Jefferson Middle Schools. Also, the board decided to support Chapter 100 bonds for Aurora Organic Dairy.

Student trauma comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Join us as we talk about how experienced teachers respond to students who are dealing with trauma. Follow: @larryferlazzo @cindirigsbee @mazehr @DrJDavisBowman @Bamradionetwork Dr. Jennifer Davis Bowman is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State College. Cindi Rigsbee is an English teacher currently "on loan" to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A National Board Certified Teacher, she was the North Carolina Teacher of the Year and a finalist for National Teacher of the Year (2009). Mary Ann Zehr teaches 11th- and 12th-grade English to English-language learners in the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Archana Vemulapalli, the Chief technology officer for the Mayor’s office for the district of columbia. The office manages over 10,000 employees overseeing 21 Departments, 33 independent agencies, roughly 69 legislatively mandated offices and 5 regional bodies.  These include all city services, public property, police and fire protection, District of Columbia Public Schools, The University of the District of Columbia and the UDC-Community College. The mayor's office oversees an annual city budget of roughly $8.8 billion. Prior to serving as DC's CTO, Archana served as the CTO for Pristine Environments with over 1,000 employees and as the CEO of Intelleva. Ms. Vemulapalli was selected to participate in Leadership Greater Washington's Class of 2015 and the Women in Technology’s Leadership Foundry Class of 2014. Ms. Vemulapalli serves on the Trustees Council of Penn Women at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a NACD Board Governance Fellow.   Archana has a MBA from Georgetown University, a masters from UPenn, and an engineering degree from the University of Madras IIT.  Lets listen into Archana interviewed in Washington DC by Director Brian Park. 

The effects of technology on the law can be seen throughout the profession as these innovations are slowly integrated into the legal marketplace. However, has the union of new tech and the practice of law been significantly transformative for lawyers and clients? What factors have hindered the adoption of new technology in the legal sector and what catalysts might be implemented to accelerate the pace of change? In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay speaks with Legal Services Corporation President and CodeX FutureLaw keynote speaker Jim J. Sandman about his 10 reasons the law has been slow to adopt technology and the “levers of power” that might be engaged to accelerate that rate. Jim opens the interview with a brief summary of his time as managing partner at Arnold & Porter LLP, the general counsel for the District of Columbia Public Schools, and his five years of tenure as the president of Legal Services Corporation. He reflects on his CodeX 2016 FutureLaw Conference keynote speech and expresses that his intention was to provide an overview of where the profession stands with technology in law today. Technology, Jim explains, has made a number of improvements in law but hasn’t transformed service delivery in the same way it has in other industries and professions. He shares that 80% of the civil legal needs of low income people go unmet and analyzes statistics from legal aid organization studies that show that between 50% to 67% of individuals who can’t afford a lawyer are denied legal services because of inadequate resources. Jim then presents his list of 10 impediments to the adoption of technology in the legal profession, such as a sluggish lawyer administered regulatory system, and discusses changes made in the UK and Australia to approve non-lawyer ownership of law firms. He closes the interview with his list of the 10 agents of change, such as the legal media and state legislatures, that can aid in increasing efficiency for attorneys through the adoption of new technologies. James J. Sandman has been president of the Legal Services Corporation since 2011. He practiced law with Arnold & Porter LLP for 30 years and served as the firm’s managing partner for a decade. From 2007 to 2011, he was general counsel for the District of Columbia Public Schools.

A discussion with Shelli Adams, the Director of School Improvement and Federal Regulations for Columbia Public Schools.

Dr. Stiepleman at the March 21, 2016 League of Women Voters forum. He explains the reasons for the bond and levy questions for the April 5 election.

Our guest started out as a teacher as Common Core Standards were being adopted. He went on to become a school principal tasked with getting teachers up to speed on the new curriculum. Today he shares the lessons he learned in the process. Discuss: #commoncore #CCSS Follow: @dwightmd @cscottwilliams @Eduflack @dgburris @curriculumblog @bamradionetwork. Dwight Davis is a ten-year veteran teacher and proud product of the District of Columbia Public Schools. For the past decade, Davis has served Wheatley Education Campus (WEC) as a fifth-grade teacher, English & language arts coach, home visits coordinator and teacher lead. Now serving as the assistant principal of Wheatley, Davis is working to partner with parents and the community in an effort to continue to raise achievement levels.

A number of recent studies have showed a significant correlation between quality early childhood education programming and success in high school and college.    Our guests on November 13 (2pm) will talk about what children need to know and be able to do for school success. Clarisse Mendoza is the Deputy Chief of Academic Affairs for the UNO Charter Network in Chicago, IL  Prior to her work at UNO, Clarisse was the founding Chief Operating Officer for Early Stages-the District of Columbia Public Schools early childhood diagnostic division which insured that all children ages 3-5 in the district received the services they needed for a strong school start. Rose McKenzie is the Early Childhood Division Director at New Opportunities Inc in Waterbury, CT.  Her background includes over 24 years in the education and childcare field. She was a federal reviewer of HeadStart Programs for over 10 years conducting reviews in Region I & II.  She is also a member of the CT HeadStart Association. Join us for an amazing discussion!

Rev Elston Green is our Guest today on the show. He is a mighty man of valor hear he him!! Rev. Elston Green was raised in the rural section of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. His parents, who were and still are officers in the church, raised him in a Christian environment. In 1994, he graduated from Bowie State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. During that time, he also received his commission from the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant. While teaching fifth grade for District of Columbia Public Schools, he completed a masters program at Trinity College in which he graduated with honors. In Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Elder Green answered the calling that was on his life and spent his time as a Youth advisor at his former church. God ordered his steps to The Tree of Life Christian Ministries in Alexandria, VA, in June 2002, and at that time Elder Green and his wife Nicole became members of that branch of Zion. In January 2004, Elder Green was ordained as elder at the Tree of Life Christian Ministries, and in March of 2007, he was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel.  He is one of the teachers for the New Members Class, Sunday School, and Bible Study and serves as Chair of the Men's Ministry and head of the Security Team. Rev. Green is married to his lovely wife Nicole and has one son, Jalen Green. When Christians Speak Radio Broadcast show are on Thursday @ 12noon with Pat Randall, Friday @7 pm and Sunday @ 5 pm.

Rev. Anthony L. Barnes was born and raised in Washington, D.C., where he attended the District of Columbia Public Schools. Anthony is a graduate of H.D. Woodson High School. He was very active in sports and a member of the varsity basketball team. Anthony was also a part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. After graduating from high school, he attended Bladensburg Barber School where he became a Master Barber. Rev. Anthony has been a barber for 18 years and is the owner and operator of “All Things ‘N Common Barber Shop” in Oxon Hill Maryland. He is a member of the Tree of Life Christian Ministries, where he was ordained as an Elder in January 2004, and as a Minister in March 2007. He was appointed to head the Teen ministry with his wife Katrina assisting him.  Rev. Anthony is a man of integrity and he loves the Lord. Every opportunity that is presented to him, he uses to minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Anthony is married to his lovely wife Katrina and they have two wonderful children, Aaron and Haniah. When Christians Speak Radio Broadcast show are on Thursday @ 12noon with Pat Randall, Friday @7 pm and Sunday @ 5 pm.  

Education has been a rich area for social entrepreneurship over the past few decades. In this panel discussion from the NewSchools Summit, several prominent educational reformers discuss their work, their goals, and what they’ve accomplished. They consider the radical changes in education in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, where more than 60 percent of students attend a charter school and parents all over the city have a choice regarding where to send their children. They speak about the importance of pushing innovation in education reform. And they share the importance of having a political strategy to back up educational efforts. The 2010 NewSchools Summit was an event convened by the NewSchools Venture Fund. Kevin Chavous is a noted attorney, author and national school reform leader. As a former member of the Council of the District of Columbia and chair of the Council’s Education Committee, Chavous was at the forefront of promoting change within the district public school system. His efforts led to more than 500 million new dollars being made available to educate children in Washingon, D.C. Chavous is a partner at the law firm Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP. Walter Isaacson is the president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan educational and policy studies institute based in Washington, D.C. He has been the chairman and CEO of CNN and the editor of Time magazine. Isaacson is the chairman of the board of Teach for America, which recruits recent college graduates to teach in underserved communities. He was appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate to serve as the chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, which oversees Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, and other international broadcasts of the United States. Ted Mitchell is the president and CEO of NewSchools Venture Fund. He also serves as president of the California State Board of Education. He serves on the board of directors of Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools, Bellwether Education Partners, EnCorps, Friendship Public Charter School, Green Dot Public Schools, and New Leaders for New Schools. Lindsay Neil has dedicated herself to improving childrens’ lives through education, including raising money to build a school in Nicaragua that she later managed during a two-year stay there. She spent several years working in the nonprofit sector providing direct services to children and families at an immigrant advocacy organization and school-based family resource center in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and the Safe City Juvenile Diversion Program in Denver. With the goal of making larger-scale change for children, she spent the last four years as the government affairs director of the Colorado Children’s Campaign, where she strategically planned and lobbied their policy agenda and directed their grassroots advocacy network, It’s About Kids. Michelle Rhee‘s commitment to excellence in education began in a Baltimore classroom in 1992 as a Teach For America teacher. At Harlem Park Community School, she learned the lesson that informs her work every day: a city’s teachers are the most powerful driving force behind student achievement in a school. Chancellor Rhee founded The New Teacher Project (TNTP) in 1997, a leading organization in understanding and developing innovative solutions to the challenges of new teacher hiring. Her work with TNTP implemented widespread reform in teacher hiring practices, improving teacher hiring in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Miami, New York, Oakland, and Philadelphia. Rhee is currently the chancellor of District of Columbia Public Schools. Jonathan Schorr is a partner in the San Francisco office of the NewSchools Venture Fund. He leads NewSchools’ field-building efforts, including the annual summit and the Community of Practice, and oversees NewSchools’ policy advocacy, publications and public relations, as well as data analysis. Schorr brings experience in both entrepreneurial education reform and in communications. Prior to joining NewSchools, Jonathan served as director of New Initiatives at the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Foundation, a network of high-performing inner-city public schools. There, he led the foundation’s work in elementary schools and high schools, and its services to its alumni nationwide. https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/educational_entrepreneurship