Podcasts about county public schools

Amplify's 2024 Science of Reading Star Award winners share insights from their daily work. They reflect on why it's so critical to stay grounded in evidence-based literacy practices and how they bring those practices into their schools and classrooms. Listeners will be inspired by the creative ideas of educators who are making a difference in the lives of students across the country. Winners honored in the episode in order of appearance are: Amber Hines, Vance County Schools, NC; Elizabeth Caton, Windber Area Elementary School, PA; Jamie Vannoy, Wirt County Primary Center, WV; Christine Michalik, Cicero School District 99, IL; Andrea Mason, County Line Elementary School, GA; A. Simone McQuaige, Prince George's County Public Schools, MD. Show notes:Apply for the 2025 Amplify Science of Reading Star AwardsLearn more about our 2024 Star Award winnersSubscribe to Beyond My YearsQuotes: “There is no, ‘Let's try this. Let's try that.' When it's evidence based, you know that it's proven to be effective.” —Amber Hines“It's important that we are aligning our practices to standards and what the students are required to do—but also what they need.” —Elizabeth Caton“If we don't make a conscious effort to utilize evidence-based practices, we are going to be failing our most at-risk populations.” —Jamie Vannoy“All students should have the opportunity for multiple readings of the same text to build comprehension, to build fluency.” —Christine Michalik“It's really important to utilize assessments, [to] make sure that my students are getting exactly what they need based on the data that I get from assessments, but also based on the data that I get from regular progress monitoring.” —Andrea Mason“This is not something that can be just done at the schoolhouse. It involves the community and all of our community stakeholders.” —A. Simone McQuaige

Rhonda Hall has been criticized of late for not cooperating with a police investigation into a student's alleged shooting threat in September.

Welcome home, AP coordinators! Edrika Hall from Prince George's County Public Schools is back to share key tips that'll open doors and unlock opportunities for students and parents alike. Press Play now for your ultimate guide to hosting open houses that make everyone feel at home with AP on this episode of…Coordinated.-----Chat it up with us at Chat with a Coordinator.Watch the on-demand video of the AP Coordinator: Back-to-School Workshop for those who are new the role. And here's the video for experienced AP coordinators.Bookmark the AP Coordinator Experience webpage.Learn more about digital testing, including a series of helpful webinars.Watch this video series on how to use AP Registration and Ordering.Download the AP Coordinator Academic Calendar (2024-25).Check out the new video on AP Exam Fee Reductions and State Funding.Join the AP Coordinator Community. Read up at the AP Coordinator Resource Library. Podcast theme song, “Good as Gold,” courtesy of former AP Music Theory student, Jackie Rae.

Developments in school bus manufacturing, updates on the Clean School Bus Program, and concerns on Montgomery (Md.) County Public Schools electrification plans. What will the future of electric school buses look like? “I love every part of it.” Garage Star Teno Gustavson, director of vehicle and facilities maintenance for Suffolk Transportation Service in New York, discusses his 35-year career in the industry, fleet electrification (which the contractor pioneered in the state), infrastructure trends, inventory management, and more. Read more about operations.

Dr. Raphael C. Heaggans is a Special Education Administrator at Prince George's County Public Schools and Author of several works, including “Diversity and Triumphs of Navigating the Terrain of Academe: International Perspectives” and "The 21st Century Hip-Hop Minstrel Show: Are We Continuing the Blackface Tradition?" He offers a critique of hip hop and shows how it serves as a tool of oppression, perpetuating negative images and messages about Black people. His new book captures the process of forgiving and encourages the readers to walk in the identity in which they have been divinely called. Dr. Heaggans calls “Losing What I Never Had: Uncovering My Authentic Self," his story of courage as it is loosely based on his life as a survivor of sexual abuse from his biological, religious father. Subscribe.

More Montana teachers are out of a job as schools statewide struggle to balance their budgets. Missoula County Public Schools trustees voted on May 30th to terminate the contracts of 47 educators.

For National Stuttering Awareness Week (NSAW), Ben Goldstein and Mark O'Malia join Chaya Goldstein-Schuff to talk about what it takes to talk about stuttering. Mark and Ben share their stories about what when they started talking about stuttering, how it helped them, the challenges along the way, and ideas as to how to get started. Mark O'Malia, MS, CCC-SLP is the New York Clinic Director for the American Institute for Stuttering (AIS), working with people who stutter across the lifespan since 2017. In addition, Mark serves on the Board of Directors of Friends: The National Association of Young People Who Stutter, and is an adjunct instructor, teaching graduate level courses in stuttering, cluttering, and other fluency disorders. Being a stutterer himself, Mark is actively involved in the stuttering support community, regularly presenting at national conferences. Ben Goldstein is a speech-language therapist and stuttering consultant for Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland and an associate clinician at the Sisskin Stuttering Center in the Washington D.C. area. He is also an adjunct professor at (Gall- you-det) Gallaudet University, teaching the graduate level stuttering course. Ben has presented on Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) at international and national conferences, speech therapy graduate school programs, and to school-based speech therapists in the Mid-Atlantic region. Links: American Institute for StutteringSisskin Stuttering CenterFRIENDS: The National Association of Young People Who Stutter support groupsNational Stuttering Association support groups

Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLP, a school-based and private practice SLP and person who stutters, shares his story to continue our, 'SLPs Who Stutter' series in honor of National Stuttering Awareness Week.Our 'SLPs Who Stutter' Series features the personal stories in a monologue, open-ended storytelling format of exceptional SLPs who stutter. They share their personal journeys, interweaving how those journeys impact their professional journeys, and offer listeners insights into the lived-experience within a specialized lens.Bio: Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLP is a speech-language therapist and stuttering consultant for Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland and an associate clinician at the Sisskin Stuttering Center in the Washington D.C. area. He is also an adjunct professor at Gallaudet University, teaching the graduate level stuttering course. 

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan Nehman.  Biden trying to win over Latino voters "I need you badly".  A deal has been reached to avoid a government shutdown.  Protests over the Howard County Public Schools budget.  Would you pay a fee to be able to "scan and go" at Wal-Mart?  Delegate, Minority Whip Jesse Pippy joined the show to discuss the house budget, blueprint/kerwin.  Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!

The Williamsburg-James City County school board approved a $199 million budget increasing staff salaries by an average of 4.5%. Superintendent Olwen Herron proposed a 3% salary increase for all employees, but some board members and district staff said it didn't go far enough.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan Nehman.  Mosby has been found guilty in her mortgage fraud case.  Michigan mother found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after son kills four.  Cecil County public Schools are cutting jobs.  Jesse Pippy, Minority Whip, Delegate joined the show to discuss a letter sent to DJS secretary Schiraldi on convicted juvenile sex offender at Patterson High School & Attorney Adam Ruther also joined the show.  Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!

Special guest Steve Andritz, Director of Planning & Construction for Charles County Public Schools joins this episode of "Let's Get Fiscal" to chat with Fiscal & Administrative Services' Jake Dyer to talk about how they collaborate on capital improvement projects including constructing and renovating schools! Tune in to hear about the planning and budgeting process, and learn the truth behind some common myths and misconceptions about building new schools! 

In this episode of Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast, Doug Roberts, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation, visits Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Annapolis, Maryland, to hear how a Flag Policy turns into building better relationships in the district and community.

In this episode of Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast, Doug Roberts, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation, visits Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Annapolis, Maryland, to hear how a Flag Policy turns into building better relationships in the district and community.

Scott County Public Schools attracted attention when a student covered himself from head to toe in black paint for a “blackout” school spirit day. The school reacts by throwing the kid under the bus. JCPS prepares paren. ts for the fact they simply won't be busing some kids anymore. Finally, I cover how two events Beshear went too point to what a destructive phony he is

When we send our children to school, there are so many things we worry about. But when was the last time you thought about fire safety in the building where your kids attend class? Our WRAL Investigates team poured over thousands of pages of fire inspection reports in Wake County schools from January to July to get a fuller picture. They found 2700 violations during this time period. In this episode, WRAL Investigates reporter Sarah Kreuger explains what her team learned and what it all means.  

Today we travel to the Sunshine state and sit down with one of the best in the business as we learn from Lanness Robinson who serves as the Director of Athletics for the Hillsborough County Public School District in Tampa, FL. This is no small feat as Lanness oversees athletics for one of the largest districts in the country while also maintaining an important presence at the national level evidenced as his role of president of the NIAAA leading athletic leaders through the pandemic. You better have something to write with and on for this one. Let's settle in and get know Mr. Lanness Robinson. 

Leaders at Union County Public Schools met to discuss increasing the number of school resource officers at Thursday night's Board of Education meeting.Before the meeting, only one deputy was assigned to two elementary schools at Union County Public Schools.Now, the goal is for every school to have an officer, and only six of the 39 Union County officers will have to work at two schools.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/union-county-public-schools-increasing-school-resource-officers/275-2a1f7b8a-2633-4c80-9f88-aeeba4dba090

Leaders at Union County Public Schools met to discuss increasing the number of school resource officers at Thursday night's Board of Education meeting. Before the meeting, only one deputy was assigned to two elementary schools at Union County Public Schools. Now, the goal is for every school to have an officer, and only six of the 39 Union County officers will have to work at two schools. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/union-county-public-schools-increasing-school-resource-officers/275-2a1f7b8a-2633-4c80-9f88-aeeba4dba090

This week we have with us Ayesis Clay - poet and playwright extraordinaire and so much more. Find out why she never actually considered herself a playwright - despite the fact that she has been writing plays since she was in primary (elementary) school, and hear her read from a current work in progress - A Million Tiny Ways.  Ayesis Clay is a master teacher, multidisciplinary theatre artist, and educational consultant. She has developed theatre arts curriculum for Prince George's County Public Schools, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, and many local and regional theatre companies. She served as a leader of the Prince George's County Theatre Advisory Board where she developed and facilitated pre-service workshops while mentoring both new and seasoned teachers. Combining her extensive background in theatre and education, Ayesis founded Sculpted Clay Productions, where she uses innovative theatre-infused residencies and professional development workshops to help schools create trauma-sensitive, social-emotional focused learning environments for teachers and students. You will want to listen to Ayesis's interview - we go deep and it is a wonderful conversation! Listen below. And you can hear Ayesis read an excerpt to “A million tiny ways” as well as learn more about her. And you can find out more about me at https://www.safiyarobinson.com/

Chopticon High school was established in 1965 to serve the St. Mary's County Public Schools in Maryland and is located in the city of Morganza. It was at this school that the murdered body of Beverley Jo Heater, whom everyone called "Peachie" was found. She was a well-liked teacher and her murder would affect the students of Chopticon High School for years and her spirit still haunts the school. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement with Muse Music c/o Groove Studios. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Grief And Despair by Steven OBrien Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10414-grief-and-despair License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Cockroaches by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4728-cockroaches License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The Wells Collective was born out of both necessity and the right amount of mimosas. After six Black women, who worked individually as public and private school educators, researchers, educational administrators, and psychologists, gathered together for a bubbly brunch, the kinetic energy that manifested itself at their table confirmed that by coming together, they could have a greater impact in promoting inclusion in their communities. These women rallied together to identify ways in which they could leverage their individual talents to develop a unique framework that would equip organizations with the tools  to be successful as change agents and architects for liberation. I was lucky enough to hear them speak at a conference last March at Mohonk Mountain House. I knew immediately, that I wanted to share their message on the Debrief. If you want to work with them or learn more, please reach out! Kalea Selmon, Areas of Expertise: Restorative practices, teacher coaching, social-emotional wellness, assessing school culture for inclusion and anti-racist practices. Kalea hails from the Washington DC area. She is a proud alumna of Howard University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. After undergrad, she began her career teaching and facilitating a youth employment program. Kalea returned to school attending Johns Hopkins University where she earned a Master of Science in Counseling. Later, she transitioned into Independent Schools where she served as a school counselor and then a Director of Diversity and Inclusion where she focused on developing equity programming, providing professional development, curating curriculum, and hiring and retention of diverse staff. Jenifer Moore, Areas of Expertise: Anti-racist & anti-bias curriculum, teacher coaching, assessing school culture for inclusion and anti-racist practices. Jenifer is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Key School in Annapolis, MD. Previously, she has served as the Head of School and Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Sela Public Charter School. Jenifer has served children of Washington, DC since 2003 as a teacher, tutor, and school leader. She earned a Master's degree from Trinity Washington, DC in Educational Administration and a Bachelor's degree from Howard University. Akailah Jenkins McIntyre, Areas of Expertise: Anti-racist & anti-bias practices, employee and teacher coaching, assessing organizational culture for inclusion and anti-racist practices, public speaking. Akailah is a native of Charleston, SC who began her career in education at Vanderbilt University. She went on to contribute to multiple education research projects at the institution, resulting in two published works. In this time, she discovered that her areas of interest were racial justice in education, and exploring Black girl joy and freedom in educational spaces. She earned both her Bachelor's degree, and Master's Degree from the institution. She now serves as Chief of Staff at a nonprofit. Dr. Shari Baker, Areas of Expertise: Anti-racist & anti-bias curriculum, teacher coaching, assessing school culture for inclusion and anti-racist practices Shari began her career in education at Duke University. While there, she joined a women's scholarship group, the Baldwin Scholars, in which she continues to be an active member. Dr. Baker obtained her social studies teaching certificate and went on to teach social studies in Prince George's County Public Schools for a decade. She has also had extensive training on cultural responsive/sustaining pedagogy and restorative justice in schools. Dr. Baker also has experience implementing and measuring DEI initiatives at both large and small independent schools, notably including her most recent position as Director of Diversity & Inclusion at one of the largest independent high schools in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/devdebrief/support

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we sat down with Don Baker, CMAA, CIC, Director of Athletics for Cobb County Public Schools in Georgia, to discuss his department's checklists for closing out a school year.In this episode, we discuss different checklist items including budgetary tasks,  gender equity requirements, personnel priorities, and facility management.Support the show

After spending years teaching students directly, Addison Davis finds himself in charge of all the school's in one of the nation's largest counties. How does someone in that position ensure that children are getting what they need to be well-adjusted, successful adults? By working tirelessly to get teachers and parents what they need, and remembering that every child has a story. Tune in to learn how Addison has pushed to improve schools in Hillsborough county in recent years, and what he hopes we can come together to accomplish for the future caretakers of our society. Follow @FeedingTampaBay on your favorite social media platform to learn about the other partners we work with to make Tampa a healthier, happier place!

This 2023 version of the Forrest Center Promo Video is the primary recruiting tool for the CTE Trades & Industry programs open to high school students in St. Mary's County Public Schools. It was produced by S. Silva and Louis with assistance from their classmates in TV/Video Production 2.

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!

Dr. Mark Bedell is the new superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. In his last job as Superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools, Dr. Bedell led them to accreditation for the first time in 20 years. In this episode, we talked about: How Dr. Bedell rose out of a rough childhood in Rochester, NY How he uses basketball to build trust How he plans to make Anne Arundel County the number 1 school district in Maryland If you love this podcast, be sure to check out Naptown Scoop's newsletter and Instagram. Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory, owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia.

How has your journey into education changed over time?More importantly, how has this path changed YOU as a person and an educator?Do you feel safe being vulnerable enough to reflect upon and express the truth of your experience?As an educator, you don't always feel as if you have the time to process your emotions, and oftentimes you push it down and just keep on moving. But, when you start to open up and tell your stories, not only do you heal yourself- but you create a safe space for others to share theirs. Welcome to episode 7 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty! In this episode, I'm speaking with distinguished teacher, multidisciplinary theater artist, and educational consultant, Ayesis Clay.She has flawlessly combined her extensive background in theater and education and founded Sculpted Clay Productions, LLC, where she uses keynote arts-infused residencies and professional development workshops to help schools create trauma-sensitive spaces that are focused on social-emotional wellness, and creativity for both teachers and students.Ayesis discusses the importance of giving yourself permission to play, and how to deal with the compassion fatigue, and teacher burnout many educators face. Today is all about re-energizing and reconnecting you with your “why” through art and vulnerability.In its essence, this conversation is an illustration of the remarkable journey that happens when you allow yourself to heal and move through the process of becoming.Stay empowered,Jen Let's keep the conversation going! Find me at:Click here to learn all the ways you can work with me: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_FaceBook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room About Ayesis Clay:Ayesis Clay is a distinguished teacher, multidisciplinary theater artist, and educational consultant. She is a Featured Speaker and facilitator for the National Educational Theater Association and for SMART Technologies Teacher Summer Reboot Conference. She has developed curricula for the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Prince George's County Public Schools, as well as several educational theater companies across the nation.Combining her extensive background in theater and education, Ayesis founded Sculpted Clay Productions LLC, where she uses keynotes, arts-infused residencies, and professional development workshops to help schools create trauma-sensitive spaces that are focused on social-emotional wellness and creativity for both teachers and students. She continues to strive for an increased spotlight on teacher mental wellness by inspiring deeper conversations around creativity and humanity in education, as well as complex and important topics like compassion fatigue and burnout. Connect with Ayesis here: Instagram: @sculptedclayFacebook: Ayesis ClayTikTok: @sculpted_clayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayesisclay/Website: www.sculptedclayproductions.com

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Monica Goldson, Chief Executive Officer of Prince George's County Public Schools. In the conversation, Dr. Monica Goldson shared the source of her love for education and why she decided not to pursue accounting and become an educator. Monica Goldson also shared the many challenges in leading the school system during the pandemic and the role the school system had to play in supporting families throughout the pandemic. Finally, Dr. Goldson also shared her thoughts on the school system's role in supporting families and preparing young adults for the next stage of their lives.   Some highlights:-Monica Goldson's upbringing and what led her to choose to study actuarial science-The significant impact that teachers can have on students' lives -The real reason why Monica Goldsons committed to becoming an educator-Finding the balance between being an educator and a parent-Dealing with the challenges of the pandemic one day at a time-Dr. Monica Goldson on the important role of communication to keep all stakeholders engaged with the school system-The fundamental problems that the school system needs to address-Dr. Monica Goldson's thoughts on career opportunities and education post-high school-What leaders and principals must do to be able to lead their teams and organizationsConnect with Dr. Monica Goldson:Prince George's County Public Schools Monica Goldson on TwitterMonica Goldson on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:https://mahantavakoli.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/ More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: https://www.partneringleadership.com/

In this episode, Dr. Jeck talks to several teachers who left Fauquier County Public Schools to work in different school divisions and later returned to FCPS. The teachers provide insight into the teacher shortage and describe what exactly it was that brought them back.

We are joined today by none other than THE Dr. Andrea M Kane, one of the most courageous & bold women we know, working tirelessly to transform the public education system. Wow, you are in for a treat.    Listen to hear us talk about:  - What is educational equity?  - Savior complex in teaching environments is a disservice: the fine line between coddling and supporting. - Why teachers must unpack their own biases if they want to truly support their students - Sustainability in activist work: how to stay grounded and motivated, how to support other people to stay in the game  - Why the public education system is an aspirational endeavor  - Dr Kane's own experience of backlash & negativity in response to speaking out against racial injustice   About Dr. Andrea M. Kane: Dr. Kane is a Professor of Practice in Educational Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. She took on this role after serving as the the first African American Superintendent for Queen Anne's County Public Schools, where she set professional and personal goals focused on implementing equitable practices across all areas of the organization including improving black, brown, and poor students' access to advanced learning opportunities, offering the first African American Studies course in district history, building a diverse workforce, promoting student voice, and providing cultural proficiency/educational equity professional development to all employees.   Dr. Kane's visionary leadership proved to be effective in large suburban, urban, and small rural districts with the following as some of her achievements:  - recognition for the first fully virtual learning program for public elementary and middle school students in Maryland,  - achieving Green School certification in 100% of schools in Queen Anne's County Public Schools (QACPS) in 2020 and 2021, - first National Blue Ribbon School in QACPS history (2020-21) - a grant award for one million dollars for an innovative outdoor environmental education and STEAM summer program in 2021,  - and induction into the prestigious Baltimore City College High School Hall of Fame (2018)   What Dr. Andrea Kane is currently hooked on: Ozark & the new Jurassic Park movie   Links and Resources Mentioned: New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/10/us/politics/maryland-superintendent-racism-black-lives-matter.html  Dr Andrea Kane's Co-Authored Book: Coaching Champions: How to Understand the Players Before Giving the Plays - A Guide to Improvement and Success (May 2019).   Connect with us and learn more about our work: Sage: Speaking, leadership development & coaching, team building, and group facilitation www.sagebhobbs.com On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagebhobbs/   Erica: Executive coaching and organizational strategy at Flying Colors LLC: https://www.flyingcolorsllc.com/flying-colors-about-us-   Help support antiracism work and community dialogue by SHARING to the show with your friends and family! - Take a screenshot of an episode you love and tag @racecultureandbeyondpodcast on Instagram - Click the “share” button on whichever platform you listen and send it to folks who would find it helpful - Good old “spread the word,” and talk about it with your people  Love the show? Please rate it and review it on Apple Podcasts. Just a few short words really helps folks to find the show.  Thank you :)

Anthony Townes is the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Director of Bands at Northwestern High School. He has held this position since 2000. Prior to this appointment, he taught in Baltimore City and County Public Schools for ten years. His bands have received several accolades and superior ratings in symphonic, jazz, marching, and percussion ensembles. As a performer, he was a touring drum set artist, playing for a variety of R&B groups throughout the 1990s. He serves as an active leader with the National Band Association. In February 2019, Mr. Townes and the Northwestern High School VPA Symphonic Band served as the featured ensemble for the Maryland Music Educators Convention in Baltimore, Maryland. https://www.dmvmusicacademy.org/colabfestival --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-summers/support

Richard DeShay Elliott is running for District 24 Maryland House of Delegates representing parts of Prince George's County. The Maryland primary election is on July 19, 2022.  Richard is a member of the Maryland NAACP, Our Revolution Maryland, Progressive Maryland, Prince George's County Young Democrats, and the Democratic Socialists of America. He has worked on and supported numerous political campaigns across Maryland, including the Steering Committee of Maryland for Bernie Sanders, Jill P. Carter for Congress, and Mayor of Bowie Tim Adams. He has also written numerous policies for the local, state, and federal level, including legislation to expand Black history education, the renaming of racist schools in Prince George's County Public Schools, and COVID-19 response legislation for the City of Annapolis. Richard received his Master's Degree in Political Science from Johns Hopkins University.  To learn more about his campaign visit www.richformaryland.com.  About Maryland Subsidiarity Maryland Subsidiarity discusses local and state ideas that will improve our communities and shape our world. Subsidiarity is the principle that the smaller social or political entity or institution ought to be given priority to make decisions on issues that affect them, rather than leaving those decisions to be made by the whole group. In other words, whenever possible, the individual should come before the community, the community before the state, the state before the federation, and so on. In this context, the responsibility of the bigger institution is to enable the smaller one to perform its tasks and to provide it with any necessary support.  About Empathy Media Lab Empathy Media Lab is a multi-brand publishing house led by Evan Matthew Papp. We are a proud member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network. Support politicians, media, authors, artists, historians, and journalists who are fighting to improve the prosperity of the working class. All Links: https://wlo.link/@empathymedialab #MarylandSubsidiarity

In this episode, I am talking to Nicole Fingers, owner and head stationary stylist of FINGER IN INK.  With an eye for innovative and creative custom designs, Nicole embraced her passion for paper, stepped out on faith, and opened FINGERS IN INK fine invitations and stationery boutique in May 2002. The brick-and-mortar boutique is located in the heart of Lyon Park in Arlington, Virginia. Nicole brings her love for contemporary art in creating each of her custom invitation suites. FINGERS IN INK has been recognized in numerous print and digital publications, notably; Washington Post, Munaluchi Bride, and United with Love. DC Luxury, Washingtonian Weddings, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, and Uptown Washington. As a professional in the event and wedding industry, Nicole has the reputation of being a leader and mentor, who is known to champion and encourage other industry professionals. She is dedicated to creating a positive impact on the industry, by giving back with her talents, time, and wisdom. The native Washingtonian was educated in Prince George's County Public Schools. She attended The Ohio State University, graduating in May 1996 and receiving a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. Join us as she shares her journey behind the business!  Find out more about Fingers In Ink You can find Fingers In Ink on Instagram and Facebook ~~~~~~~ Shop Slaying Self Doubt® Merchandise Ways I can help you on your journey: Journal Prompts Prayer Journal Work With Me Looking to improve your social media presence try these Canva, CaptionWriter, Wavve. Your support never goes unnoticed! Support the Slaying Self Doubt® Podcast with a small donation to help me to create new content and reach more people by Buying Me A Coffee Disclaimer: I may be an affiliate for products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend products that I use and am genuinely interested in.

Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLP joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS®) as it can be applied to younger individuals who stutter. Ben begins by sharing a bit about his personal journey and experiences as a person who stutters, and specifically his experiences with ARTS® as a client himself and then now as a clinician working in the public schools as well as for Sisskin Stuttering Center. Ben proceeds to give listeners a thorough history and overview of the 4 stages of ARTS® therapy, interweaving rationale and clinical examples throughout. During the later portion of the episode, Ben acknowledges the hesitations clinicians new to ARTS® may have in considering the approach with younger people who stutter; however, through Ben's examples, clinical antidotes, and recommendations, he leaves listeners feeling assured regarding its applicability and appropriateness for younger individuals and adults alike. This may be one of our favorite episodes, we hope you enjoy and another thank you to Ben Goldstein for sharing his wisdom with us!Article in Seminars referenced in episode by Ben Goldstein and Vivian Sisskin is currently in press but should be available soon (based on the date this episode was released).For further learning:Overview of ARTS® by Vivian Sisskin and Mark BaerStuttering Foundation Course: Avoidance Reduction Therapy in a Group SettingFor episode suggestions, comments, and questions, please reach out to Sara: Smacintyre@stutteringhelp.org. Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLP: is a speech-language pathologist for Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland and the Sisskin Stuttering Center in the Washington D.C. area. He has presented on Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) at national conferences, speech pathology graduate school programs, and to school-based speech pathologists in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is passionate about working with children and adults who stutter and supporting them to become the confident, spontaneous, and effective communicators they can be. In his free time, Ben enjoys playing guitar, camping, and watching his favorite football team — the Baltimore Ravens.

Logan Dechter (he/they) is a May 2022 graduate of the University of Maryland School Counseling Program and a professional school counselor in Montgomery County Public Schools. Logan serves as one of the advisors for his school's Rainbow Club, a developmentally appropriate Genders and Sexualities Alliance for 4th and 5th grade students. Logan also led the charge for the implementation of a Genders and Sexualities Alliance Prince George's County Public Schools middle school. In addition to his work in school counseling, Logan has experience in suicide prevention and crisis intervention, which has greatly influenced his research interests. Logan has worked on the Trevor Lifeline, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and the Lifeline Chat service in addition to various other social service lines, such as the local Homeless Hotline and the Domestic Violence Hotline.Logan's research interests include LGBTQ+ student wellbeing, Latinx student mental health, and suicide prevention. Outside of education, Logan is passionate about Kesem, a nonprofit organization that supports children through and beyond their parent's cancer, where he serves as a mental health professional and advisory board member for various local chapters.Logan can be reached at Logan_Dechter@mcpsmd.org or at linkedin.com/logandechter.

With an eye for innovative and creative custom designs, Nicole Fingers embraced her passion for paper, stepped out on faith, and opened FINGERS IN INK fine invitations and stationery boutique in May 2002. The brick-and-mortar boutique is located in the heart of Lyon Park in Arlington, Virginia. Nicole brings her love for contemporary art in creating each of her custom invitation suites for all social and wedding celebrations. FINGERS IN INK has been recognized in numerous print and digital publications, notably; Washington Post, Munaluchi Bride, United with Love. DC Luxury, Washingtonian Weddings, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, and Uptown Washington. As a professional in the event and wedding industry, Nicole has the reputation of being a leader and mentor, who is known to champion and encourage other industry professionals. She is dedicated to creating a positive impact on the industry, by giving back with her talents, time, and wisdom. The native Washingtonian was educated in Prince George's County Public Schools. She attended The Ohio State University, graduating in May 1996 and receiving a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. Website: fingersinink.com Facebook: @fingersinink Instagram: @fingersinink Twitter: @fingersinink Tiktok: @fingersinink

The Librarian Influencers of the Week are the Calvert County Public Schools Librarians who were awarded the National School Library of the Year Award (NSLPY) last year. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/aasl-nslpy-award-with-calvert-county-public-schools-librarians 

Kenneth Kiler, School Board President for Carroll County Public Schools, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Thursday about a Maryland School Board fighting LGBTQ groups pressuring teachers. Maryland school board to adopt new flag policy after teachers ‘bullied' into supporting LGBTQ pride flag. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock,and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Lanness Robinson, CMAA, Director of Athletics for Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida.In this episode, we cover the following topics: Knowing your numbers and the tools to use, budgeting and prioritizing for the next season, tracking and incentivizing staff, team, and school performance, balancing socio-economic factors, and the financial future of HS sports. This episode is part of a series of Digital Ticketing Talks, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, the leading digital ticketing provider in the K-12 space, proudly serving thousands of high schools and districts across the country.Support the show (https://coachesinsider.com/sign-up/)

In this episode, we invited Raaheela Ahmed onto the show to talk about her experience as someone in politics and how her faith intersects with that work. We also discuss how we can begin interfaith work in our communities. Raaheela Ahmed is a candidate for Maryland State Senate, District 23. A Matter of Faith does not endorse any political party or candidate. Special Guests:Raaheela Ahmed, former Board Member, Prince George's County Public Schools, candidate for Maryland State Senate, District 23 Guest Question:What role do you see faith communities playing in educational reform and in improving our educational system? Additionally, how has your own faith informed your service on the school board and your decision to run for the Senate? Resources:Raaheela Ahmed's WebsiteCampaigning 101 with Raaheela Ahmed

Southern Maryland Week in Review Edition is a partnership between the Southern Maryland News and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center's TV/Video Production program. This newsbrief is produced by Black Team and covers stories from the newspaper's Friday, March 11, 2022 edition. Stories in this week's SoMd WiRE include: possible Federal funding to replace the Thomas Johnson Bridge; funding for St. Mary's County Public Schools; and a look at local sports. Kaleb Dziekan and Jada Cousins are your anchors. Gabe Horton is your director. V. Landreth is your editor.

In our previous episode, we discussed the changes taking place within school districts in response to, and also to embrace, trends regarding remote and hybrid work environments. Today, we're continuing to speak about the ways in which technology departments are evolving their goals, aligning staffing objectives to those overall goals, and developing new approaches to build modern teams. Specifically, we're discussing the process of building and supporting diverse technology teams. Our expert guests give their perspectives on the ways in which districts benefit from diverse technology teams, some of the recruitment blind spots they've uncovered and addressed, how competition from other industries has influenced and improved hiring and retention efforts, how they've evolved the way candidates' experience is evaluated, and more. Today's guests are technology leaders from large school districts around the country: Kara Thorstenson, Director of Libraries and Instructional Technology for Chicago Public Schools; Lori Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services in the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas; and Lisa Spencer, Director of Instructional Technology & Support for Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. They chat about the elements of building and supporting a diverse technology team – the why and the how. This is the second of three episodes aligned to CoSN's Large District Great Minds Series, in which leaders from large school districts across the country are engaging in meaningful peer conversations, and working alongside CoSN to incubate and drive innovative practices designed to solve districts' unique challenges as we move into the new era of hybrid learning. The Large Districts Great Minds Series is sponsored by Amazon Web Services, Classlink, Clever, ContentKeeper Technologies, ENA and CatchOn, FileWave, and Google. Engage further in the discussion on Twitter. Follow: @MsTLHLMC @NISDLori @laspaseo @CoSN @MindRocketMedia, @EdCircuit The CoSN Podcast is produced in partnership with MindRocket Media Group and published on EdCircuit. To learn more about CoSN, visit www.cosn.org. Learn more about MindRocket at www.mindrocketmediagroup.com.

Omicron is spreading across the D.C. area fast, causing some schools to go virtual and limiting hospitals in Maryland to critical care. This week, WTOP's Kate Ryan explains why Prince George's County Public Schools decided to shift to virtual learning and whether other school systems in the area will do the same. Kate then shares her reporting on Maryland hospitals, which are facing bed shortages amid this latest surge. A public health expert Dr. Claire Standely also joins the show. She is an Associate Research Professor of Public Health within the Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security. She gives the latest status report on this new and evasive variant.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ENA.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Demands on education networks have changed. Between blended learning, online coursework, digital learning applications, and an explosion in connected devices, bandwidth needs for K-12 continue to soar, but IT budgets simply can't keep up with necessary infrastructure upgrades. How can you adapt your network to this bandwidth-hungry reality without breaking the bank? In this edWeb podcast, district leaders from Prince George's County Public Schools and Baltimore City Public Schools discuss this timely topic and outline the successful strategies they have implemented to build future-proof, robust, and secure networks. These experienced technology leaders also share recommendations and best practices other districts can replicate and adopt. This edWeb podcast is of interest to district leaders and education technology leaders of all grade levels. ENA We empower communities by bridging innovative technologies with exemplary customer care.​

Ayesis Clay is a distinguished arts educator and multidisciplinary theatre artist. With over 17 years in education, she has written and developed curriculum for Prince George's County Public Schools (one of the top 25 largest school districts in the nation), the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, and many local and regional theatre companies. She has held many school and district leadership positions including Theatre department chairperson for the largest magnet program in the district, chairperson for the Prince George's County Schools Theatre Advisory Board, and served as Co-Founder and Co-Director of the PGCPS Honor's Theatre Ensemble (2014-2018). Ayesis holds a Bachelor's degree in Theatre, a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and is a certified Arts Integration Specialist (University of Maryland, College Park). As a teaching artist, Ayesis has worked with many organizations including Young Playwrights Theatre (DC), Adventure Theatre (MD), Imagination Stage (MD), Capital Charter Public Schools (DC), and Maryland Performing Arts Academy (MD). Her professional artistic work includes acting (stage, film, and television), directing, and playwriting. Her play, Standing on the Edge, has toured locations across the U.S., and her one-woman show, Sculpting Clay or How I Became Mother of Unicorns, premiered at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts before playing in New York, Arizona, and the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington, DC. Combining her extensive background in theatre and education, Ayesis founded Sculpted Clay Productions, where she uses innovative theatre-infused residencies and professional development workshops to help schools create trauma-sensitive, social-emotional focused learning environments for teachers and students. She continues to strive for an increased spotlight on teacher and student mental wellness by inspiring deeper conversations around humanity in education, including complex and important topics like secondary trauma and burnout. Visit her online at www.sculptedclayproductions.com FB/IG @sculptedclay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayesisclay/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moshe-fried/support

This year, it is estimated that 1.1 million undocumented students will enter our school system. The Plyler v. Doe Supreme Court decision requires states to educate them all. What can school districts do to support these students' unique needs? In this episode, Kevin speaks with Dr. Monica Goldson, CEO of Prince George's County Public Schools, to discuss how school districts can support, educate, and integrate undocumented students in their school systems.

When Alberto Carvalho took the job as Superintendent of the country's fourth largest district, Miami-Dade, he was faced with an impossible challenge. To overcome three levels of bankruptcy for the school district, Carvalho reinvented the school system, eliminating poor performers and focusing on results and data-driven decision making. Listen as David and Alberto discuss this successful turnaround, why he fired nine principals his first week, and being knighted in his home country of Portugal.

Guest: Debbie Anzelone, Special Education Consultant If you're a parent new to the special education scene, IEP meetings can be intimidating and the documents can be overwhelming.  In this episode, special education consultant, Debbie Anzelone, speaks with Nicole to provide a parent's guide to IEPs. They discuss what happens in an IEP meeting, how parents can best prepare for an IEP meeting, and what is included in an IEP document. Debbie is recently retired from the public school system where she served in various roles within special education including 10 years as the Supervisor of Special Education Related Services at Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland, USA. For more information about pediatric speech therapy, occupational therapy, or mental health counseling from DotCom Therapy visit www.dotcomtherapy.com.