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What makes Friday Night Lights more than just a football movie? In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, we explore how this iconic film captures the heart and soul of high school football in West Texas, delving into the emotional struggles, community pressures, and personal triumphs of the Permian Panthers. They discuss the reality of the high school sports culture portrayed in the movie and how it compares to today's context in Odessa, Texas. They discuss various categories for the movie, such as "Modern Remake", "Realistic and Unrealistic", and "The John Keating Character".  From lessons in resilience and teamwork to the cultural impact of the game, we uncover why this story continues to inspire and resonate far beyond the field. Whether you're a sports fan, an educator, or simply love a powerful narrative, this episode is one you won't want to miss!   Takeaways: The essence of a quality coach or teacher is the ability to motivate and encourage your students or athletes Having a common passion as a community is unifying It's up to adults to help create engaging opportunities for students   About Dr. Scott Muri: Dr. Muri joined the Ector County ISD family as Superintendent of Schools on July 1, 2019. Prior to that, he spent four years as the Superintendent of Schools for Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston, TX. During that time achievement gaps narrowed in all academic areas while overall student achievement rose. He fostered innovation in the system by incorporating the redesign process to transform the student learning experience. Prior to taking over at Spring Branch ISD, Dr. Muri served as the Deputy Superintendent of Academics in Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, Georgia, a large school district with 96,000 students and 100 campuses. Before joining FCS in Atlanta, Dr. Muri spent five years with Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina. His roles included Area Superintendent, Zone Superintendent, and Chief Information Officer overseeing research and evaluation, along with technology infrastructure and instructional technology innovation. Dr. Muri's educational experiences include serving as one of the first National Board Certified Teachers in the United States, high school principal, and administrator at Disney's Celebration School in Celebration, FL. Throughout his career, Dr. Muri has demonstrated a passion and ability for leading change, driving organizational effectiveness, and significantly improving student achievement while closing achievement gaps. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, Dr. Muri creates a positive and effective teaching and learning environment.   Education & Certifications: Educational Doctorate, Educational Leadership, Wingate University, Matthews, North Caro lina2011 Master's Degree, Public School Administration, Stetson University, Deland, Florida, 2001 National Board Certified Teacher, Early Adolescence/Generalist, The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 1994 Master's Level Work in Public School Administration, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Bachelor of Arts in Intermediate Education and Middle School Education, Wake Forest University, Winston‐Salem, NC, 1988   Episode 211 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 3rd Publish Date: December 3rd   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Tuesday, December 3rd and Happy Birthday to Andy Williams ***12.03.24 - BIRTHDAY - ANDY WILLIAMS*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  1.      Coat Drive Collecting Donations for Homeless Veterans 2.     Cherokee County School District Appoints Three New Leaders 3.     Highland Rivers Hosting Veteran Suicide Prevention Forum   Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Fast Food.   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1:   Coat Drive Collecting Donations for Homeless Veterans The Georgia Pest Control Association, alongside other partners, is working with the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program to collect coats for homeless and low-income veterans and others in need. The drive, running through Dec. 4, aims to provide warmth during winter and has collected over 17,000 coats since its inception. Donations of gently used coats in all sizes can be made at the Arrow Exterminators National Training Center in Woodstock, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After the drive ends, the coats will be sorted by size and gender and distributed to local organizations on Dec. 5, ensuring quick delivery to those in need. This year's goal includes fulfilling 9,000 coat requests and supporting Hurricane Helene victims in Western North Carolina. Community members are encouraged to donate to honor and assist veterans while making a meaningful impact. STORY 2:  Cherokee County School District Appoints Three New Leaders Three new leaders will join the Cherokee County School District on Jan. 6. Amy Graham, with 25 years in education, will become the new chief human resources officer, succeeding a retiring leader. Graham, currently CCSD's executive director for elementary certified staffing, began as a classroom teacher before advancing to principal and her current district role. Kelli Kimbrell, a 24-year educator from Cobb County Schools, will take on the newly created position of executive director for Special Education, bringing extensive experience as a teacher, facilitator, and compliance assistant director. Jessica Sevin, an 18-year educator from Fulton County Schools, will step into the new role of supervisor for advanced learning, building on her background as a teacher, resource specialist, and coordinator for advanced studies. These new roles are part of a district reorganization. STORY 3:  Highland Rivers Hosting Veteran Suicide Prevention Forum Highland Rivers Behavioral Health will host a free community forum, “Veterans Circle of Care,” on veteran suicide prevention from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 10 at Cherokee County Fire Station 21 near Ball Ground. The event, part of Highland Rivers' outreach initiative supported by the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, aims to raise awareness about behavioral health services for veterans. Open to veterans, their families, local providers, and community members from Cherokee and Pickens counties, the forum will feature speakers addressing suicide prevention and available resources. Attendees are asked to RSVP via email to veterans@highlandrivers.org as space is limited. Lunch will be provided.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment    Break: Drake (Drake Realty (Cherokee County) STORY 4:   Cherokee Probation Services: Operations Are Smoother at New Facility Cherokee Probation Services has relocated to a new facility at the Albert L. Stone Building in downtown Canton, designed to improve efficiency and accommodate future growth. Previously sharing space with multiple departments, the move freed up space at the Cherokee Marshal's Office and provided probation services with a more suitable layout. KRH Architects, hired in March 2023, worked with Director Emili Roman to design a single-floor facility featuring 25 offices, dedicated restrooms for staff, expanded drug testing areas, a waiting area, training room, and breakroom. Renovations also included updates to the building's exterior and historical monument. The new location enhances accessibility for probationers and streamlines operations, offering room for the department to grow.   STORY 5: New Floral Boutique Takes Root in Woodstock Community Gather & Bloom, a new floral boutique on Main Street in downtown Woodstock, celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 22 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Michael Caldwell. Designed in a Parisian style with a custom “Bloom Bar” of fresh flowers, the shop offers personalized arrangements, subscription services, and event designs, all crafted from locally sourced flowers. Owner Lauren Youmans, inspired by her grandmother and a love for floral design, transitioned from running her business at home to opening this boutique. She aims to support local farmers while creating unique, artful arrangements. Future plans include hosting creative workshops and expanding into an outdoor “secret garden” event space. Business hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.   Commercial: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food. *** INGLES 3 FAST FOOD (INTERVIEW)*** We'll have closing comments after this.    COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 10   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. 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Guest Name:   Angela FalkenbergGuest work information/location:  15th year in education and 12th as a school librarian; Current role: Elementary Media & Educational Technology Instructor with Fulton County Schools in Metro AtlantaGuest social media: Twitter / X: @angfalkenberg  Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.orgTwitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMillerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMillerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #FutureReadyLibs

Greta Tinaglia, Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Fulton County Schools in Georgia, describes the process of moving their 403(b) plan to one low-cost vendor. The result? Less confusion, bureaucracy, and an 80% fee drop.   Fulton County Public Schools 403(b) Plan  Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org

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Our guest presenter is Jennifer Thompson, IRR Instructional Coordinator from Fulton County Schools. She describes the district's partnership with Lindamood-Bell for Schools, her experience with Lindamood-Bell Teacher Workshops, and online job-embedded professional development. She'll share student achievement data, as well as lessons learned and key tips for success. Fulton County Schools in Georgia is a large, diverse school district in the Atlanta area. In 2019, the district began to address their ongoing learning gaps in literacy with sensory-cognitive instruction. Lindamood-Bell is proud to host Leaders in Literacy. We feature educators sharing their insights on successful school improvement.

A new federal lawsuit claims the Fulton County School System and its charter school enabled a child predator.Former teacher Robert Vandel, 65, was convicted earlier this year for multiple charges connected to the rape and molestation of students at Fulton Academy of Science and Technology (FAST) and later at Lyndon Academy, a private school in Cherokee County.In the Fulton case, Vandel was sentenced to 10 years in prison. In Cherokee, the negotiated plea was 20 years, the first eight of which will be served in prison and the remaining on probation.Ex-Fulton County teacher convicted of rape pleads guilty to additional chargesHowever, Fulton County Schools and FAST are the subject of a June 14, 2023, federal suit, which alleges both the district and the school violated Title IX, the federal law mandating the right to education regardless of sex.Read more here: https://bit.ly/3KdFbOq

Teachers have a lot to keep up with when it comes to classroom structure. This is not always helped by new technology, which can sometimes make a complicated job even more so. But there are some new technologies which are actually improving the lives of teachers. ScreenBeam's 1000Edu is one of those pieces of tech, which has shown to better the classroom experience. How has ScreenBeam in the classroom made the classroom experience better for both teachers and students?On this episode of Collaborative Tech Talk, David Lopez, Director of Education Strategy at ScreenBeam, speaks with Suzanne Gardner, First Grade Teacher of State Bridge Crossing Elementary at Fulton County Schools, about how the ScreenBeam in the classroom has improved things for Gardner and her school.For one thing, Gardner is very much a supporter of new technologies, as she has seen first-hand how it can help students. “It's definitely something that we use and it's a wonderful tool,” says Gardner, mentioning that her students use iPads and older students use laptops. “So I've worked with a lot of technology that has either been one-to-one—before this year we were five-to-one…so it was a little limited, but we had to get creative with technology, but technology is such a big part of our classroom that I think that…it's wonderful to support it.”This episode covers:-The ways ScreenBeam can better the classroom experience.-Gardner's history with technology and teaching.-How school curriculums must adapt to new and evolving technologies.Gardner emphasizes the ease of using ScreenBeam technology. ScreenBeam has also changed her perspective on teaching and looking at the new district curriculum. “When I would have my computer connected to the wall, I would teach and then run around to my desk to change the technology, and then run back to them,” says Gardner. But ScreenBeam “took away that pressure. I can just take my laptop, go sit next to a student, I can pull a small group, have my camera in front of me—I'm not connected to one thing, I can move around with my computer.”Suzanne Gardner started teaching third and second graders before her move to first graders. She enjoys the physical hands-on experience that comes with teaching elementary school students and loves how technology like the ScreenBeam 1000Edu has improved the classroom experience for everyone.

The 5 Leadership SUPERPOWERS with Jay Weiser, Principal and Founder, Jay Weiser ConsultingJay Weiser is a leadership expert.He's a graduate of the Wharton School, and has consulted at Accenture.  He's worked with recognizable names like Autotrader, Bristol Myers Squibb and others.Jay helps us think critically about the tensions that exist for leaders and how to leverage them to build superior organizations.In this episode we talk about:Lessons for leaders from SVB's failureHow Delta's CEO provided 3 keys to success immediately following the Covid outbreakHow Jay's leadership insights intersect with outstanding customer experiences And, of course THE FIVE LEADERSHIP SUPERPOWERSMeet JayJay Weiser is the Principal and Founder of Jay Weiser Consulting. His passion is enabling leaders and organizations to not only survive but thrive in the face of disruptiveness and uncertainty. Knowing traditional leadership capabilities are insufficient in this environment, Jay developed THE FIVE LEADERSHIP SUPERPOWERS™ capabilitymodel to address this need.Through speaking, training, assessment, and advisory services, he helps his clients succeed by improving their preparedness/readiness enabling them to better withstand disruptions, recover quicker, accelerate forward, andbe positioned to jump on opportunities faster.Jay has over 3 decades of experience advising executives across multiple industries and various environments. His clients and employers span from the middle market to Fortune/Forbes 500, including recognizable names likeAutotrader (Cox Auto), Bristol Myers Squibb, Fulton County Schools, JP Morgan Chase, to Publix.Jay has delivered presentations to executive groups and has been interviewed for multiple podcasts around the globe. Most recently, he was interviewed by Eric McNulty with the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, a joint program between Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and Chan School of Public Health. His thought leadership has been featured on Forbes.com, Rework.co, The Balanced Scorecard Report (an HBS publication),LinkedIn, and on his website, www.jayweiser.com.He has a BS in Economics from The Wharton School (UPenn) and his MBA from the Goizueta Business School (Emory).LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/jayrweiserTwitter – www.twitter.com/@Jay_R_WeiserSubscribe to The Delighted Customer Podcast so you don't miss an episode: https://www.empoweredcx.com/podcast Subscribe to The Delighted Customer Newsletter for practical tips and insights: https://www.empoweredcx.com/delightedcustomersnewsletter

Teachers have a lot to keep up with when it comes to classroom structure. This is not always helped by new technology, which can sometimes make a complicated job even more so. But there are some new technologies which are actually improving the lives of teachers. ScreenBeam's 1000Edu is one of those pieces of tech, which has shown to better the classroom experience. How has ScreenBeam in the classroom made the classroom experience better for both teachers and students?On this episode of Collaborative Tech Talk, David Lopez, Director of Education Strategy at ScreenBeam, speaks with Suzanne Gardner, First Grade Teacher of State Bridge Crossing Elementary at Fulton County Schools, about how the ScreenBeam in the classroom has improved things for Gardner and her school.For one thing, Gardner is very much a supporter of new technologies, as she has seen first-hand how it can help students. “It's definitely something that we use and it's a wonderful tool,” says Gardner, mentioning that her students use iPads and older students use laptops. “So I've worked with a lot of technology that has either been one-to-one—before this year we were five-to-one…so it was a little limited, but we had to get creative with technology, but technology is such a big part of our classroom that I think that…it's wonderful to support it.”This episode covers:-The ways ScreenBeam can better the classroom experience.-Gardner's history with technology and teaching.-How school curriculums must adapt to new and evolving technologies.Gardner emphasizes the ease of using ScreenBeam technology. ScreenBeam has also changed her perspective on teaching and looking at the new district curriculum. “When I would have my computer connected to the wall, I would teach and then run around to my desk to change the technology, and then run back to them,” says Gardner. But ScreenBeam “took away that pressure. I can just take my laptop, go sit next to a student, I can pull a small group, have my camera in front of me—I'm not connected to one thing, I can move around with my computer.”Suzanne Gardner started teaching third and second graders before her move to first graders. She enjoys the physical hands-on experience that comes with teaching elementary school students and loves how technology like the ScreenBeam 1000Edu has improved the classroom experience for everyone.

Dr. Scott Muri has demonstrated a passion and ability for leading change, driving organizational effectiveness, and significantly improving student achievement while closing achievement gaps. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, Dr. Muri creates a positive and effective teaching and learning environment. Dr. Muri joined the Ector County ISD family as Superintendent of Schools on July 1, 2019.  Prior to that, he spent four years as the Superintendent of Schools for Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston, TX.  During that time achievement gaps narrowed in all academic areas while overall student achievement rose. He fostered innovation in the system by incorporating the redesign process to transform the student learning experience.   Prior to taking over at Spring Branch ISD, Dr. Muri served as the Deputy Superintendent of Academics in Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, Georgia, a large school district with 96,000 students and 100 campuses.  Before joining FCS in Atlanta, Dr. Muri spent five years with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina. His roles included Area Superintendent, Zone Superintendent, and Chief Information Officer overseeing research and evaluation, along with technology infrastructure and instructional technology innovation. Dr. Muri's educational experiences include serving as one of the first National Board Certified Teachers in the United States, high school principal, and administrator at Disney's Celebration School in Celebration, FL.   Episode 106 of the Better Learning Podcast   Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     Who made this episode possible? Dr. Scott Muri Ector County ISD Dr. Scott Muri's Website Connect on LinkedIn! Follow on Twitter! Kevin Stoller Connect on LinkedIn! Follow on Twitter! Kay-Twelve Kay-Twelve Website LinkedIn Profile Twitter Profile Better Learning Podcast Better Learning Podcast Website Follow on YouTube! Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) The Association for Learning Environments Website LinkedIn Profile Twitter Profile Education Leaders' Organization The Education Leaders' Organization Website LinkedIn Profile Twitter Profile Second Class Foundation The Second Class Foundation Website

Data can be such a powerful tool in education. Today, we bring back Dr. Emily Bell, CIO of Fulton County Schools, as our first THREE-peat guest on the show. As Emily so nicely puts in in our closing, "You need to inspect what you expect." She takes us through a little bit of the impressive dashboard that puts important school data not only at the hands of school and district employees, but the general public - check the link below if you want to check it out! Thanks for joining us today on CDW Education's Focus on EDU: EdTech and The Education Experience, hosted by Doug Konopelko. If you enjoyed the show, please like and subscribe to the channel, and click the little bell to get notified when we post a new video. If you have any ideas for future guests or you'd like to contact us about the show, please comment below, or reach out to me on Twitter @dkonopelko. Thanks for tuning in and we will see you next time, as we Focus on EDU. Links to Resources from the Show: Fulton County Schools Balanced Scorecard

Multiple Georgia schools have received hoax threats of an active shooting November 30, including Cambridge High School in Fulton County. According to the Milton Police Department, an unknown source made a 911 call, claiming to be a Cambridge teacher shortly after 11 a.m. Police say the caller claimed shots had been fired at the school. Milton Police contacted Cambridge High's administration, which reported no incidents they were aware of though they did put the school on a hard lockdown. Out of an abundance of caution, officers did a sweep of the school while students remained inside classrooms. Police say they found no indication of shots fired, leaving the campus after determining the 911 call was a hoax. Fulton County Schools also said no weapons were found on campus. FCS spokesperson Brian Noyes said no other FCS schools have received calls Nov. 30. At least six schools across the state received hoax phone calls November 30. At the time of publishing, no shooters or injuries have been reported. The first reports were of a gunman near the Savannah Early College campus. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said no threats were found, but students were evacuated. Buckhead Heritage Society, the city of Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens have restored the historical name of Bagley Park on Pharr Road. Atlanta Councilmember Howard Shook submitted the legislation to reinstate the original name of the park. Atlanta City Council passed it unanimously November 21. In the 1870s, freed slaved founded Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church off Pharr Road. In 1929, William Bagley purchased six lots there after being forced to flee his 84-acre Forsyth County farm in 1912. He was a well-respected community leader. While developer Frank C. Owens laid out a formal neighborhood that he called Macedonia Park in 1921, the area became known colloquially as Bagley Park. At its peak, around 400 families called Bagley Park home. Black-owned businesses, including a grocery store, a restaurant and a blacksmith, served them. It was also home to several churches, including Mt. Olive Methodist Episcopal Church and an associated cemetery. William Bagley died in 1939, and he and his wife, Ida, are interred in Mt. Olive cemetery. The leading talents behind the Broadway's “Anastasia” are celebrating their touring debuts during the 25th anniversary of the namesake film, “Anastasia.” Twenty-three-year-old Veronica Stern takes the stage as Anya alongside costars Willem Butler, 23, as Dmitry and 32-year-old Ben Edquist as Gleb. Playing as part of Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta's 2022/2023 season, the Atlanta premiere engagement of “Anastasia” will play December 6 through 11. This journey to the past transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. The leading trio says they were exposed to theatre early on in their lives and immediately fell in love. Stern hails from New York where she grew up going to Broadway musicals and at around 12 years old, attended a performing arts summer camp. Butler said he was around four years old when he saw his brother in theater. Edquist recalls “stealing and eating the prop bagels” backstage of “The Fiddler on the Roof.” The rest is history. Unlike many Broadway musicals, audiences have already met most of the characters thanks to the film. One of the biggest differences, however, is Edquist's character Gleb replacing the movie's villain, Rasputin. Additionally, Butler said he thinks the stage version of Dmitry is grittier and dirtier than the movie version. Audiences get to see more of what he has been through during the revolution. James D. Childs has been selected to succeed Father William Rowland, S.M. as the first lay president in the school's 122-year history. After an extensive global search, Childs was selected as Marist School's next president effective July 1, 2023. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Childs is the current president at Bishop O'Dowd High School in the Diocese of Oakland, California. He served as O'Dowd's principal from 2016 to 2018 until being appointed president in 2018. During Childs' tenure at O'Dowd, an urban Catholic high school with an enrollment of 1,250, he has provided mission-inspired and charism-charged leadership; completed a successful $40 million capital campaign for the construction of a new building; oversaw $4 million in capital enhancements to the campus; and worked with a dedicated faculty and staff to successfully implement a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Prior to O'Dowd, Childs served as president and principal at Mission College Preparatory Catholic in California, and before that as a religion teacher and director of spiritual life at Catholic schools in Indiana and North Carolina. Childs earned a bachelor's degree in English, Philosophy and Theology from the University of Notre Dame, going on to earn a Master of Theological Studies in Systematic Theology. He also holds a Master of Education in Catholic School Leadership from Marymount University. He is the co-author of two books and several articles focused on imaginative teaching of high school religion class. J.D. and his wife, Kate, have four children, ages 21, 18, 15 and 10. The city of Atlanta is investing an additional $9.5 million in increased pay for the city's workforce, including its first responders. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens previously announced a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for city employees, along with enhanced pay and bonuses for public safety and frontline workers, as part of his fiscal year 2023 budget passed in June. City employees will see enhanced cost-of-living adjustments in their paychecks starting in January, with public safety personnel seeing even greater increases to aid in the recruitment and retention of police, corrections and E-911 personnel. The city will increase the planned cost-of-living adjustment from 2% to 3.5%. To aid in the recognition and retention of the City's public safety personnel, the city will make further enhancements, including — A total 9% cost-of-living adjustment for sworn Atlanta Police Department officers and E-911 personnel, 7% higher than previously announced, and coming on top of retention bonuses already awarded this year; A total 7% cost-of-living adjustment for sworn Atlanta Department of Corrections officers, 5% higher than previously announced; and An additional 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment for sworn Atlanta Fire Rescue Department personnel on top of already implemented raises this year which ranged from 7% to 15.5%. City revenues, particularly from sales taxes and business licenses, have outperformed projections, leaving Atlanta with a stronger than expected reserve fund. Even after these investments, the city said it will maintain a healthy reserve fund exceeding requirements.

A Fulton County Schools Update, with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 81) Fulton County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Mike Looney joined host Kali Boatright to discuss school safety, redistricting changes, retaining and recruiting teachers, changes to the school board, preparing students for the future, and much more. The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by […] The post A Fulton County Schools Update, with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Ken Adcox, Palmer House Properties (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 550) Ken Adcox, “Realtor Guy Ken” and Realtor with Palmer House Properties, joined host John Ray to discuss the current residential housing market, specifically in North Fulton. Ken talked about how to evaluate schools, the downsides of downsizing, points for sellers to consider, interest rates, […] The post Ken Adcox, Palmer House Properties appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Ken Adcox, Palmer House Properties (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 550) Ken Adcox, “Realtor Guy Ken” and Realtor with Palmer House Properties, joined host John Ray to discuss the current residential housing market, specifically in North Fulton. Ken talked about how to evaluate schools, the downsides of downsizing, points for sellers to consider, interest rates, […]

Jacory Bernard and Nefertiti Singleton of Fulton County Schools talk about their experience working together on instructional planning for Parklane Elementary School's mathematics instruction.

Liz Rains of Fulton County Schools gives advice on encouraging school-wide involvement in science education.

Ehab Jaleel, Amana Academy Charter Schools (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 448) With a diverse population of over eight hundred students, Amana Academy Charter School is a unique K-8 school using the Expeditionary Learning (EL) model for its curriculum. Ehab Jaleel, Executive Director, and host John Ray talked about the EL learning model, what the […] The post Ehab Jaleel, Amana Academy Charter Schools appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Ehab Jaleel, Amana Academy Charter Schools (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 448) With a diverse population of over eight hundred students, Amana Academy Charter School is a unique K-8 school using the Expeditionary Learning (EL) model for its curriculum. Ehab Jaleel, Executive Director, and host John Ray talked about the EL learning model, what the […]

Metro Atlanta post strong job growth; Georgia Senate backs off limits on film tax credit; Permit OK'd for Confederate Memorial Day event at Stone Mountain Park; Fulton County Schools faces surge in student disciplinary issues

Metro Atlanta post strong job growth; Georgia Senate backs off limits on film tax credit; Permit OK'd for Confederate Memorial Day event at Stone Mountain Park; Fulton County Schools faces surge in student disciplinary issues

Serving more than 100 schools and about 76,000 meals a day, it's “quite a lift” balancing the needs of all students at Fulton County Schools in Georgia, says Executive Director of School Nutrition Alyssia Wright. Hear how Wright maintains strong standards for the food served and communicates her expectations to foodservice workers and others in the district, where she herself attended as a young student.

Happy Teacher with Erin King In today's episode of My Disney Class Podcast, Ryan and Howie welcome Erin King to the show. Erin is currently fulfilling the role of Program analyst for continuous improvement in the Fulton County School District. Fulton County School District is in Atlanta GA and serves approximately 94,000 students that attend classes in 58 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, 15 high schools, and seven charter schools. Erin also supports teachers with inspiration via her InspirED blog at inspirededucation.info, the podcast Teacher's Pep Rally, and a workshop series called The Happy Teacher. On today's show, Erin shares with us how and when her passion for Disney started and how she turned that passion into an incredible teacher workshop themed after the Seven Dwarfs, hence the name Happy Teacher! Erin's workshops, which are on location down at Walt Disney World, help teachers reignite their passion for education and the profession of teaching. She explains how she capitalizes on being so close to the Most Magical Place on Earth to inspire, recharge, and encourage her participating teachers to start having fun again in their classrooms.   Erin also discusses on the show her work in the Fulton County Schools and how she brings a little bit of the Magic with her into each building she enters. She also shares with us how she has and has seen Disney being used in classrooms that will definitely make you Happy. Erin is an incredible educator and we are sure you will enjoy hearing about her passion and Disney fandom as she continues to inspire and make us all a little less Grumpy, Dopey, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, and a little more Happy and a lot more like the Doc's of Education we all know we are.  We hope you enjoy today's show and find Erin as rejuvenating and uplifting as we do! Remember, if you like the show and want to help us spread the word about it and build our already amazing community, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  

The Atlanta Braves are officially World Series Champions!  Tons of school districts – including Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton County Schools, Cobb County, Fulton County Schools, Marietta City Schools, DeKalb County Schools, Douglas County Schools and Gwinnett County Schools – are closing so that students can enjoy the parade! (Make sure you check with your local school district as closures may not apply to staff).People are excited about this parade, but others are upset kids are being let out of school for this.Which side are you on? We discuss...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-bert-show.

The Atlanta Braves are officially World Series Champions!  Tons of school districts – including Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton County Schools, Cobb County, Fulton County Schools, Marietta City Schools, DeKalb County Schools, Douglas County Schools and Gwinnett County Schools – are closing so that students can enjoy the parade! (Make sure you check with your local school district as closures may not apply to staff).The parade, which will happen in two parts, is scheduled to start at noon on Friday, November 5 in Atlanta at the corner of Marietta Street NW and Peachtree Street before traveling North up Peachtree to 10th Street. The second part will take place in Cobb County on Cobb Parkway, beginning at the corner of Riverwood Parkway and ending at Truist Park at The Battery.There will also be a post-parade concert with Ludacris and Big Boi inside Truist Park and tickets are free! Make sure you get them ahead of time because there's limited capacity – you can get them starting at 1PM TODAY (Thursday) for the general public (Premium, A-List & Braves Insiders get early access at 10AM & 11:30AM) at Braves.com/parade.Check out the parade route here so you can cheer on our Braves!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-bert-show.

Masks to be optional in all Fulton County schools starting Monday; Potential trial date set for Stonecrest recycling plant case; Falcons' Calvin Ridley out to focus on his mental state; Historic Black school built in segregation era to become Alpharetta office building

Masks to be optional in all Fulton County schools starting Monday; Potential trial date set for Stonecrest recycling plant case; Falcons' Calvin Ridley out to focus on his mental state; Historic Black school built in segregation era to become Alpharetta office building

The GBI and Roswell police are asking for the public's help finding sexual assault victims in an ongoing criminal investigation; The Sandy Springs Police Department has arrested eight people who allegedly aided in a home invasion where a mother and her young daughter were held at gunpoint; Fulton County Schools achieved a record-breaking graduation rate in 2021 #NorthFulton #Georgia #LocalNews - - - - - - The Northside Neighbor Podcast is local news for Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and the entire Northside.  Northside Neighbor Register Here for your essential digital news.  This podcast was produced and published for the Northside Neighbor by BG Ad Group on 10-26-2021 For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last decade, connectivity has gone from a "nice to have" to a "need to have". This is especially true as our schools and the families they support navigate a third school year impacted by a pandemic. Join me in a conversation with the CIO of the Georgia Department of Education, Dr. Keith Osburn, and the CIO of Fulton County Schools in Georgia, Dr. Emily Bell. Learn about the challenges and the solutions we are seeing from both a district, or LEA (Local Education Agency), and from the state level at the Department of Education, an SEA (State Education Agency). Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe. If you have any ideas for future guests or you'd like to contact us about the show, please reach out to me on Twitter @dkonopelko. Thanks for tuning in and we will see you next time, as we Focus on K-12. Links to Resources from the Show: Video Podcast

Police continue to search for man accused of murdering his parents, Fulton County Schools has now mandated masks in all schools, Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is bringing a mini-festival to Roswell  #AJFF #RoswellGA #NorthFulton #Georgia #LocalNews - - - - - - The North Fulton Neighbor Podcast is local news for Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and all of North Fulton County.  North Fulton Neighbor Register Here for your essential digital news.  This podcast was produced and published for the North Fulton Neighbor by BG Ad Group on 8-17-2021 For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notices mailed to 185K registered Georgia voters who might have moved; Clayton Sheriff Victor Hill pleads not guilty to new federal charge; Teen arrested in Texas, accused of killing transgender woman in Brookhaven; Most Fulton County schools to require masks when school opens

Notices mailed to 185K registered Georgia voters who might have moved; Clayton Sheriff Victor Hill pleads not guilty to new federal charge; Teen arrested in Texas, accused of killing transgender woman in Brookhaven; Most Fulton County schools to require masks when school opens

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is returning with a mini-festival that will combine in-theater and virtual screenings; Fulton County Schools has updated its COVID-19 guidelines; Dozens of Deerfield residents were displaced after an apartment fire, find out how you can help #covid #backtoschool #NorthFulton #Georgia #LocalNews - - - - - - The North Fulton Neighbor Podcast is local news for Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and all of North Fulton County.  North Fulton Neighbor Register Here for your essential digital news.  This podcast was produced and published for the North Fulton Neighbor by BG Ad Group on 8-3-2021 For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fulton County Schools students are scheduled to return to school for face-to-face learning next week. Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney discusses updated safety measures to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Plus, after the pandemic stopped her plans to hike the tallest mountain in Europe, Atlanta businesswoman Lisa Simmons is gearing up to take on Machu Picchu. Simmons and Dawn Churi, the executive director of Blaze Sports America, discuss the Paralympics and Simmons' upcoming adventure to Peru. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Focus on K-12, I talk to the Chief Information Officer for Fulton County Schools, Dr. Emily Bell, about how we've been moving "from bricks to clicks" in education. When making the move to digital instruction and digital resources, in addition to pedagogical shifts, we've got to make sure we keeping an eye on security and where our data is headed. We tackle the balances between 1) cybersecurity and convenience and 2) standardization and choice. Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe. If you have any ideas for future guests or you'd like to contact us about the show, please reach out to me on Twitter @dkonopelko. Thanks for tuning in and we will see you next time, as we Focus on K-12. Links to Resources from the Show: Video Podcast

A man died after a shooting at Hooligans Tavern on Holcomb Bridge Rd; #FultonCounty Schools will no longer require #masks; Summer Sippin’ Roswell returns this summer #RoswellGA #NorthFulton #LocalNews  - - - - - - The North Fulton Neighbor Podcast is local news for Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and all North Fulton County.  North Fulton Neighbor Register Here for your essential digital news.  This podcast was produced and published for the North Fulton Neighbor by BG Ad Group on 5-26-2021 For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Casey Hall came on the podcast to talk about culturally relevant music education. We discuss: what culturally relevant music education is why it's so important why forming relationships with your students is so important understanding the culture of your students researching what music your students like Mr. Casey Hall is a Fine Arts Education Program Specialist at the Georgia Department of Education. As a Fine Arts Education Program Specialist, it is our mission to create the next generation of fine artists and foster a deep appreciation of the arts for students and fine arts patrons in the State of Georgia. In Georgia, we believe this occurs with a world-class fine arts education, fine arts experiences in the arts community, and fine arts extensions of learning after school. He joins the GaDOE Fine Arts Department team from Fulton County Schools as a Fine Arts Support Teacher (FAST) and the Music Specialist at Wolf Creek Elementary School in Atlanta, Georgia. On the FAST Team, he coached and provides support for elementary music teachers across the district. He was a member of Fulton County's Vanguard Team and works with educators across all grade levels and disciplines to support a personalized learning environment in their classrooms, build capacity, and seamlessly integrate technology. He was selected to be a member of the Working Committee to revise the Georgia Performance Standards for Music in 2017. Most recently, he was awarded the title of 2019-2020 South Learning Community Teacher of the Year for Fulton County Schools. He holds a bachelor's degree in music education from the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University and a master's degree in music education from Georgia State's School of Music. While at GSU, he studied and developed the term, culturally driven pedagogy (a comprehensive term which uses students' culture to drive instructional practices) as well as developed a songwriting curriculum for the Johnny Mercer Foundation. Mr. Hall has presented at various conferences on topics such as Project-Based Learning, Personalized Learning, App Smashing, Cultural Pedagogies, Culturally Driven Pedagogy, and Behavior and Classroom Management at international, national, state, and local school district professional development sessions. Connect with Casey here: GaDOE Fine Arts Website: https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/Fine-Arts.aspx GaDOE Fine Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesbooth GaDOE Fine Arts Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GADOE-Fine-Arts-Department-104588351442666 My Personal Education Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrhallpass Head to my website to grab your free music teaching resource. Join the Elementary Music Teacher Community Facebook group. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.

Episode #1: Clifford Jones, Chief Academic Officer | Educational Leader | Student Success Advocate In today's episode, Todd sat down with Clifford Jones of Fulton County Schools. It is no secret that the field of education has been fundamentally transformed by the COVID-19 epidemic and the application of immersive, personalized, interactive, and instructional technologies. Education and technology have become inextricably linked and will continue to meld in the future. And, while students may be digital natives, it is possible that their instructors and families are not. Leaders in the field of education will need to bridge this gap while ensuring that students continue to learn and grow to be competitive in this increasingly digital world. I presently serve as Chief Academic Officer with the Fulton County (Georgia) Schools, where I manage all curriculum and instruction for more than 93K students districtwide. During my tenure with the district, I have accomplished a great many things of which I am proud, including: Driving improvements in individual schools' ratings, ACT scores, and College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) statistics—while saving $10M+ in costs. Building a diverse new portfolio of schools, including the transition of 2 alternative education schools to blended learning high schools, and developing 2 new magnet STEM academies. Creating a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, sensitivity, and emotional intelligence methodologies for every grade level of student. Leading the highest performing charter school in the state of Georgia. If you would like to start a conversation about how working together could be mutually beneficial, contact me at clifford.robertson.jones@gmail.com. Learn more about Clifford Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifford-jones-mba/

Fulton County Schools Update with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 60) Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney shared updates about the Fulton County School System, including Finish Strong, an effort to stress the importance of graduating high school, plans for in-person learning, the support of the community in the last year, and much more. […] The post Fulton County Schools Update with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Fulton County Schools Update with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 60) Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney shared updates about the Fulton County School System, including Finish Strong, an effort to stress the importance of graduating high school, plans for in-person learning, the support of the community in the last year, and much more. […]

Show Notes are also available here. The JakeMillerTech Newsletter - Sign up! jakemiller.net/newsletter Soapbox Moment: The Shortest Soapbox in Show History Today’s Guest: Mr. Casey Hall Bio: Casey is a Fine Arts Education Program Specialist at the Georgia Department of Education where he supports Fine Arts Teachers across the state of Georgia. At the time of the recording, he was the Fine Arts Support Teacher (FAST) for Fulton County School (FCS) and the Music Specialist at Wolf Creek Elementary in Atlanta, Georgia. As a FAST (Fine Arts Support Teacher), he coached and supported other music teachers across the Fulton County Schools. Most recently, he was awarded the title of 2019-2020 South Learning Community Teacher of the Year for Fulton County Schools.  Contact Info: @mrhallpass (Twitter/Instagram) 2 Truths & 1 Lie #EduDuctTape Question: How can we implement technology in the music classroom to engage students in music-learning and music-making? Casey advocates for the use of edtech in order to be culturally relevant for your students Casey’s question for himself: “How are my students making music each day” Mobile apps to use as a tuner or as an instrument NearPod Initially, Casey used it all on his teacher screen As time went on and Casey got access to more devices, he increased his use of its formative assessment features Nearpod can still be useful if you're not 1:1, Casey has used with students in groups or in stations The use of Nearpod for data collection across multiple classes and 100s of students was valuable for Casey Nearpod VR allows him to present in a more rich way One of the music education standards involving connecting music to other elements and showing a location relating to the music hits this. Draw It slides to draw rhythms, show compositions, etc. to replace paper processes Flipgrid - for Chorus auditions Incredibox - premade loops GarageBand - not the best in primary grades Casey’s advice: start small, it’s okay to take small steps. Ways to Support the Show or Connect with Jake & other Duct Tapers!  Apple Podcast Reviews FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape #EduDuctTape on social media Telling your friends & colleagues The Duct Tapers Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/ducttapers Stickers! Want to pass some out?  Want some for yourself? JakeMiller.net/SendMeStickers Certificates of Listening, Laughing, and Learning! EduDuctTape.com/certificate Listen to the whole show to hear the “super-secret code”!

Fulton County Schools begins Phase IV of its reopening plan today. Mike Looney, the superintendent of Fulton County Schools, shares how the district is working to keep staff, students and teachers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet Kelly Harper, a third-grade teacher at Mary Bethune Elementary, part of Fulton County Schools in Georgia.After winning the 2019 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year Award and being named one of four finalists for the 2019 National Teacher of the Year, Kelly moved from Washington, D.C., to Atlanta, where she employs social-emotional learning to work toward dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline. Kelly champions student voice and has a passion for inspiring a love of reading.Learning Moments: Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com.Read more on Shaped, including a full transcript and background on this episode: https://www.hmhco.com/blog/podcast-kelly-harper-in-atlanta-georgia-for-teachers-in-americaDuring this time, HMH is supporting educators and parents with free learning resources for students. You can visit hmhco.com/learningsupport for more information.

Today’s top headlines: 13 in Floyd, Redmond with COVID-19; state adds 123 more. Monday sees 2,207 new cases in Georgia. Kemp extends public health state of emergency, safety protocol. Cartersville man now faces murder, three other counts following Sunday evening shooting. Politics: District 14 GOP hopefuls John Cowan, Marjorie Taylor Greene in televised debate July 19-20. Floyd Democrats set virtual meeting for Thursday. Business: Prime downtown Rome spot on the market for $450,000 — with parking. Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Another steamer on the way with a heat index of 98. Rain possible on Independence Day, that evening. Truett’s Chick-Fil-A Sports Report: Amid pandemic, a centennial celebration for the Negro Leagues. MLB camps open Wednesday. Rant of the Day: "Upon further review ..." Keep a sharp eye on your sports feeds in coming days -- even if you don't like what you're about to read. Or hear. So what have we seen and heard -- all from reputable news and sports media? Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals says no thanks to Major League Baseball's shortened season, which technically starts with training camps on Wednesday. At least one other Nats' player has joined him. Other MLB teams are reporting players and coaches who have tested positive, including Minnesota. And as our colleague John McClellan points out, the most recent extension of social distancing and other pubic health protocols by Georgia's governor overlaps with the first weekend of high school football scrimmages. We imagine they'll find a way to properly social distance to comply but it will be tough. And should we worry that Fulton County Schools has opted to delay its start of the new year by a full week -- so far. High schools in Gwinnett County also report four coronavirus cases -- we hear a mix of players and coaches -- and the Georgia High School Association again is reminding schools to report positive virus tests. On Monday, we saw the first official report that a football conference -- the storied Ivy League -- was thinking of switching football to spring. Some college football teams already are canceling nonconference games. At Clemson, 37 players, coaches and staff have tested positive for the coronavirus. That follows the report from LSU. In Alabama, the loss of The Tide could cost the state more than $2 billion. A study from 2015-16 concluded Tuscaloosa alone could see $25 million in game-weekend revenue vanish with each game canceled. Some NBA players are skeptical of the season set to resume, including a lifestyle in the Disney bubble throughout the run. So who do we blame? We see it as a rushing penalty. Too many governors, Georgia's included, preached the need to reopen our state. On Monday, Brian Kemp extended the state's public health emergency until Aug. 11. That includes much-less stringent social distancing rules as well. He's busy taking selfies with him wearing a mask and urging Georgians to do the same. That's way short of what other governors are doing -- ordering masks if you're in public. And yet, the sports machines of America continue to hype the hype about sports being back. Yes, but so is the coronavirus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-druckenmiller/support

Sam and Greg talk about Vince Carter retiring and NBA players returning to work in "a bubble" in Orlando. Steve Craft: Athletic Director of Fulton County Schools talks about what the high school student athletes are doing to get back. Sam & Greg talk about what they have been watching lately. 

In this episode Tamika Day with cohost as we discuss “The Road to Black Economic Development: Tackling the School to Prison Pipeline”. Tamika Day is a successful entrepreneur and educator. She has dedicated her career to promoting excellence in business and mentoring stylist/barbers to succeed in the beauty industry. Her business takes pride in motivating and inspiring others to excel beyond the chair. Tamika's passion for education has guided her career in the industry as a highly sought-after industry expert in the world of beauty and business consultant. Tamika's goal is to enhance and empower professionals to excel in business, life skills, and career strengths. Tamika was named Ford Top Ten Stylist in the country 2013 by Bronner Brothers, Ford Motor Company and Upscale Magazine. As well as, she is State Captain of Georgia for the Professional Beauty Association. Tamika participated with the Professional Beauty Federation on Capitol Hill to address key issues in the beauty industry. She is a proud participant of the Look, Good, Feel Better campaign sponsored by the American Cancer Society. She completed the Ron Clark Educator Training to increase her knowledge and to gain professional development. Tamika Day is a former educator with Atlanta Public and Fulton County Schools. She successfully launched a Teenpreneur Showcase teaching students' confidence, public speaking and business communication. Tamika Day is the founder of Cosmetology S.T.E.M. Camp and presented at the GA Department of Education STEM Forum about Cosmetology STEM Careers. She launched TCD Consulting Group in 2018 to help others achieve personal and business success. She is a motivational speaker that has served on various committees, nonprofit boards and expert panels. She possesses a B.A in Mass Communications/Marketing from the State University of West Georgia and a Master's in Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology from Cambridge College in Boston, MA. Her knowledge gained has helped her to build upon her strengths as a successful entrepreneur, mom and wife. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and I welcome her to the show to discuss the path forward. Google School to prison to pipeline to see the problem we're facing in this country as we talk towards potential solutions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ptg-tv/support

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Education with Dr. Mike Looney, Fulton County Schools (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 39) Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent of Fulton County Schools, briefed attendees of the WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series on fall school reopening scenarios, lessons learned this past spring, and much more. It’s must listen for parents, students, businesses, and all […] The post WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Education with Dr. Mike Looney, Fulton County Schools appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Education with Dr. Mike Looney, Fulton County Schools (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 39) Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent of Fulton County Schools, briefed attendees of the WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series on fall school reopening scenarios, lessons learned this past spring, and much more. It’s must listen for parents, students, businesses, and all […] The post WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Education with Dr. Mike Looney, Fulton County Schools appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode, Dr. Kim is joined by Mr. Ahli Moore. Mr. Moore is an Atlanta-based business consultant, leadership coach, and strategist with over 25 years of organizational development, training, change management and business readiness experience. Since 1993, Mr. Moore has worked with senior executives, training organizations, and human resources departments to increase organizational efficiency and employee performance across a multitude of industries. He has consulted for several Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations including Delta Air Lines, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Science Foundation (NSF), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), United States Army, Cox Enterprises, Fulton County Schools, Atlanta Public Schools, Allegiant Airlines, Abbott Laboratories, Heinz, and more. Mr. Moore founded X-Factor Solutions, in 2009 after spending over a decade with Accenture and a 3-year stint as COO of Giant Leap Consulting. As the global reality of COVID19 sets in, leaders are beginning to wonder how to lead after the crisis. Dr. Kim and Mr. Moore tackle the following questions: 1. What strengths should Leaders exhibit now? 2. What is the role of mindset in leading organizations to thrive after the crisis? 3. How does the context of COVID19 impact leadership paradigms? 4. What are we learning and how vital are these lessons to leading after the crisis? 5. How might current implementation of lean management theory be harmful after the crisis?

Host Jon Nelson talks with Steven Craft, the athletic director of Fulton County Schools. They discuss the academic and athletic challenges of the coronavirus. Plus, we get an update on former Colquitt County High School head coach Rush Propst.

FREE Resource: 10 Steps to Get You on the Right Path Towards Leading Equity About Chanel Johnson Chanel Johnson is a STEM Program Specialist with Fulton County Schools. Additionally, she serves as one of the leaders on the Fulton County Schools' Vanguard Team. She leads at least 18 schools in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. More importantly, she shows them how they can integrate technology with effective instructional strategies and often leads to professional development around understanding content, and pedagogy. Furthermore, Chanel works as a district coach to help teachers and schools to see how they can use technology in more transformative ways and how to "Teach to Reach".  She is an ASCD 2019 Emerging Leader, OVA (Our Voice Academy) Cohort 4, Ambassador for many programs such as Flipgrid, Nearpod, Discovery Education, MIE, just to name a few. Chanel is a Co-Author to the Book "The Gylfriend Code": The Sorority Edition where she talks about her experiences as a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Inc and how it led her to the "Discovery Code". She has conducted several professional developments in training coaches, educators, and instructional leaders. She has presented at ISTE, NSTA, Multiple Twitter Chats and at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference.    Show Highlights Who is Chanel Johnson Culturally Responsive Teaching in Science Learning from experiences as a student Using technology to find resources for the classroom Flipgrid in the classroom Connect with Chanel Twitter: @DC_STEMtastic IG: @DC_STEMtastic Chaneljohnson2410@gmail.com Additional Resources The Gyrlfriend Code: Volume 1 Toward a Theory of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Becoming A Culturally relevant Science educator CRT ( culturally responsive teaching strategies) Why Focus on Cultural Competence Connect with me on Twitter @sheldoneakins For more episodes and professional development visit: www.leadingequitycenter.com

FREE Resource: 10 Steps to Get You on the Right Path Towards Leading Equity About Nathalie Means Henderson, Ph.D. Dr. Nathalie Means Henderson has served as an area superintendent in Fulton County Schools since July 2016. In this role, she supervises 18 schools in the cities of Sandy Springs, East Point, College Park, and Hapeville.  Prior to joining Fulton County, Dr. Henderson served as an instructional leadership director for the Oklahoma City Public Schools where she supervised 11 elementary schools, and in the St. Louis Public Schools, where she served as a principal, assistant principal, and special education teacher. Dr. Henderson has leveraged her 15 years of experience in developing leaders and transforming schools to support other educators across the country. She has been a presenter at national conferences, coaches new and emerging leaders, and most recently served as a keynote speaker at Our Voices Academy. During her tenure as principal, Dr. Henderson was awarded the 2012 St. Louis Metropolitan Urban League Young Professional of the Year, the 2013 St. Louis Public Schools Principal Pettus Award of Excellence, and the 2013 St. Louis American Salute to Excellence in Education Award. Dr. Henderson earned a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, an Ed.S. from the University of Missouri- Columbia, an M.Ed  from the University of Missouri- St. Louis and a B.A. from Spelman College. Show Highlights Who is Dr. Henderson? Why recruiting more leaders of color is important? Finding the right candidate for leadership Tips for aspiring leaders A successful case study Connect with Nathalie Email: nathaliemhenderson@gmail.com Twitter: @DrNHenderson Connect with me on Twitter @sheldoneakins

Welcome back to the “Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast” episode #24 this is Andrea Samadi. This interview will also be available on YouTube.Our very special guest today, Dr. Jeff Rose, is the founder of Leading Ed Solutions[i], a community of school superintendents and leaders providing solutions, strategy and support so that no one has to lead alone. His successful podcast, Leading Education[ii] focuses on innovative conversations surrounding the most important topics that our modern schools face that are relevant to anyone who wants to lead in education and beyond. The topics he tackles are applicable to any leadership position, providing the most up to date ideas and strategies around these enormous concepts that require new ways of thinking for improvement and change. Jeff has a proven track record of innovation and an unrelenting focus on student achievement. He’s the former Superintendent of Fulton County Schools (which is Atlanta, Georgia’s 4th largest school district) responsible for the leadership, administration and management of over 96,000 students, 105 schools, 14,000 employees and a $1.1 billion general fund budget. During his 23 years in education, he has served as a classroom teacher, principal and a director of school improvement.  Welcome Jeff. Thank you so much for coming on the podcast today to share what you are doing to support educational leadership.Jeff, I love your work and your podcast inspired me to get moving on mine over the summer. I want to dive into some questions to hear your perspective on a few of the topics that I thought were the most relevant in our schools and communities today.Q1:  I’ve heard you describe education as “the perfect mess” because when you are working, you will have challenges, and everyone has an opinion about these challenges. I’ve also heard this as it relates to business. When you are taking action, things will go wrong and it can all feel like a mess. When you are doing nothing, you won’t have problems to solve, but also won’t have any impact for change. What led you to launch your company, Leading Ed solutions and tackle some of the most challenging problems education has seen in the past few decades to impact change and when did you first think about starting this idea?Q2: There are so many important concepts that you speak about—I love hearing your point of view— but one concept stuck out to me from the earlier episodes when you spoke about how lonely leadership is, when you first felt being lonely at the top and how you got used to this feeling. Unless someone is walking in the shoes of a school superintendent, administrator, or District leader, (or even equate this to those who lead in the corporate world) I know it could be easy to make up what others think your job entails and say things like “Oh, it must be nice….with their xyz assumption.” Hearing your perspective on what leadership is like for those who are given this responsibility is important for anyone who must learn to lead themselves. (We all have heard that to be a good leader is to be a good follower).[iii] Was this why you launched your podcast to give more insight to bridge this gap that exists between school leadership, schools and the community and shed some light with what this leadership role really entails?Q3: You mention that one of the biggest concerns you hear from parents and the community is the rise in student anxiety these days (episode 4)[iv] and I’m seeing it here in my local community in Chandler, Arizona, USA where this time last year we hit 31child/teen suicides in 15 months.[v] This issue is a huge concern and goes on past the pressure to perform academically in the K-12 system to higher education. (I just heard another podcast by Jay Shetty where he interviewed Laurie Santos[vi] who created the most popular course at Yale to combat this issue when she saw how stressed her students were to perform academically at the beginning of their University career.) Your interview with David Smith and Cathy Murphy from The Summit Counselling Center[vii]  really opened my eyes to the fact that we do need to involve the community to bring more awareness and discussion around mental health issues for today’s students.What do you think is a good call to action for parents to begin this dialogue to support their child’s mental health in addition to their own?What about our schools? It still feels like this is a topic is not easy for some people to speak openly about. When I first heard of this rise in suicides in my area I had posters created (inspired by a teen in one of my presentations, who was shocked at the statistics in the US compared to Canada—this was a HS student in Toronto—he stood up and said “how is it that we know what to do when we are on fire—we stop, drop and roll, but we don’t know what to do when someone is struggling mentally or emotionally—at all?” The whole room full of District leaders gasped at his observation.)[viii] So we created posters with a call to action for how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a young person struggling with anxiety, and what number to call if they need additional help—but I still felt the awkwardness around the topic as if schools would be happy to not talk about it at all. How can we change this?How do you see community and faith-based organizations forming stronger relationships with our schools? I know you cover this extensively with a 2-part episode,[ix] but what would be some first steps for a successful school/community partnership?Q4: You covered the widely discussed topic of School Safety and Social Media on episode 19[x] from the end of August. I have always felt that social media and the advancements of technology are where all of the problems begin for our students—because we just didn’t have these problems when we were growing up because we didn’t have the internet—and these challenges create stress for our teachers and parents and make me question about should I or shouldn’t I buy a phone for my kids? Then I listened to this episode and it made me shift my thinking when I heard your guest from www.bark.us talk about their company’s technology and how they have created an algorithm that has avoided 16 credible school shooting threats. I have heard of similar alerts with credit monitoring, but never thought about this technology moving into the schools. Can you share how you came across this technology and how you see this system supporting our schools in the future?  How can we shift people’s perspective to show that technology can solve some of these problems we are seeing with social media, rather than just be the cause of them?Q5: What would be some parting thoughts with your experience in the past few decades leading in education to impact long-lasting and sustainable change in today’s schools? What is your vision for Leading Ed Solutions?Jeff is holding an event for Superintendents in Scottsdale, AZ next month. Here are more details. https://www.leadingedsolutions.com/event-az If anyone is interested in learning more, please contact him directly jeff@leadingedsolutions.comLearn more here https://vimeo.com/334815600Thank you so much for your time, thoughts and ideas today Jeff and for being so accessible for this conversation. If there are school superintendents listening, what criteria are you looking for to join your inner circle?  If anyone is interested in contacting you, is the best way through your website leadingedsolutions.com? They can also find you on LinkedIn and @DrJeffRose on Twitter.  Thank you.REFERENCES:[i] https://www.leadingedsolutions.com/[ii] Leading Education with Jeff Rose Podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-education-with-jeff-rose/id1456969336[iii] Research: To be a good leader, start by being a good follower by Kim Peters August 6, 2018 https://hbr.org/2018/08/research-to-be-a-good-leader-start-by-being-a-good-follower[iv] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/student-anxiety-and-social-emotional-challenges/id1456969336?i=1000434241155[v] http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/news/teen-suicides-in-months-fuels-alarm-in-ev/article_7038d252-cf64-11e8-8765-abf84bf9e713.html[vi] https://jayshetty.me/laurie-santos/[vii] http://summitcounseling.org/our-leaders/[viii] https://achieveit360.com/product-category/posters/[ix] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-line-that-unites-us-part-1/id1456969336?i=1000448861382[x] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/student-safety-social-media/id1456969336?i=1000448036071

Dr. Jeff Rose is the founder of Leading Ed Solutions, a national community of superintendents and leaders proving solutions, strategy, and support. Jeff has worked to establish focused, collaborative, and transparent organizations of learning. He has a proven track record of innovation and an unrelenting focus on student achievement. Jeff joined Fulton County Schools, in Atlanta, as the Superintendent in June 2016, responsible for the leadership, administration and management of approximately 96,700 students, 105 schools, 14,000 employees and a $1.1 billion general fund budget. He served for five years as Superintendent of Beaverton School District, Oregon’s third largest school system. In addition, Jeff was the Superintendent of Canby School District, also in Oregon. During his 23 years in education, he has served as a classroom teacher, principal and a director of school improvement. 

AASA PRESENTS WOMEN IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP : Three terrific leaders :Carla Austin Assessment Program Specialist, Fulton County Schools ....Amy Carter Meridian, MS .....and Sheila Quinn, Clover S.C . ..join us having just been attendees at AASA's recent conference focusing on women in school leadership.

AASA PRESENTS WOMEN IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP : Three terrific leaders :Carla Austin Assessment Program Specialist, Fulton County Schools ....Amy Carter Meridian, MS .....and Sheila Quinn, Clover S.C . ..join us having just been attendees at AASA's recent conference focusing on women in school leadership.

Allison Townsend, 2019 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Barnwell Elementary School As the 2019 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Allison Townsend passionately believes each child should have a voice in his or her learning. She is dedicated to helping teachers create transparent classroom environments where, together with their students, they can make connections and […] The post NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: North Fulton Education Leaders Allison Townsend, 2019 Georgia Teacher of the Year, and Dr. Doannie Tran, Fulton County Schools appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Interview Notes, Resources, & LinksVisit the Future of Education Technology Conference websiteAbout Dr. Robert AvossaDr. Robert Avossa is Senior Vice-President of Education at LRP Media Group, where he oversees the Future of Education Technology Conference, which we're here to talk about today. Dr. Avossa previously served as Superintendent of Palm Beach County and Fulton County Schools in Georgia.  

Host Carlos Whittaker and former Overall Teacher of the Year of Fulton County Schools, Pamela Padak, talk together about how parents and teachers can partner together to strengthen their relationship for the sake of their students. The post PCL 82: Bridging the Gap Between the Home and the Classroom appeared first on Parent Cue.

A few weeks ago, while perusing Twitter for news stories, a few folks on the EdSurge team came across a Tweet by math blogger, TED talker, and former teacher Dan Meyer. He had recently read an EdSurge article regarding struggles that had taken place during a Fulton County Schools’ personalized learning initiative in Atlanta, and in response, Meyer Tweeted, “Can you send me a calendar invite to the meeting where we question the core assumptions of personalized learning?” Though the “invitation” wasn’t directed at anyone in particular, EdSurge decided to take him up on the offer. Last week, Meyer join in on a very special Google On Air Hangout for a live discussion around exactly that topic—the “core assumptions” of personalized learning, where Meyer thinks PL helps or hurts classroom learning, and how technology fits into all of this.

In this segment, we look at the some of the ways not having a succession plan can hurt your school or school district. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl Marvin Dereef, Jr. has spent nearly 14 years in accounting and financial management roles. He is currently the Executive Director of Budget Services for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA, which is the fourth-largest school system in Georgia and has over $1 billion total budget. He is a certified administrator of school finance and operations (SFO).

Our guests share some of their proven best practices for teaching science to English language learnes @larryferlazzo @AliciaJohal @donnascience @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Alicia Johal is currently a middle school science teacher, curriculum resource specialist and a teacher leader for the San Diego Science Project. Maria Montalvo-Balbed is the Director of ELL Professional Learning Programs for Metro RESA in Georgia and she is an ASCD Faculty. She has both teaching and administrative experience. Donna Bennett is a former science teacher. She is currently the STEM Director for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA. She is president of the Georgia Science Supervisors Association and previously worked at Metropolitan Regional Services Agency (Metro RESA) as the K-12 Science Instructional Supervisor.

Robert Avossa, Ed.D., became Superintendent of the Fulton County School System in June 2011. As Superintendent, he is responsible for the leadership, administration and management of approximately 96,300 students, 101 schools, 10,500 full-time employees, and an $878 million general fund budget.

Our current grade level system was created in another time for another era. In this segment of Edchat Radio, we rethink grade levels and explore what the ideal system would be today. Follow:@web20classroom @jodimos,@Digin4ed @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Jodi Moskowitz is a National Board Certified Teacher who works as an assistant principal who for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta. Terry Eberhart is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Economics in Rochester, NY, the executive director of SMCEDU (the education connection project of the Social Media Clubs global operations), and the Social Media Manager for COTAfpt. Steven W. Anderson, speaker and the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in Winston-Salem, NC.

Newstalk 1160, WCFO AM radio show hosted by Cleve Gaddis with special guest Dr. Robert Avossa, Superintendent of Fulton County Schools

Today making budget presentations are more challenging than ever. Our guests say that part of the key to doing it well is managing the communication chain and linking numbers and narratives. Learn how... @johnmusso @asbointl @bamradionetwork Ramona Thurman has 18 years of experience in governmental and school finance and budget. Ramona currently serves as the Director of Budgeting for Atlanta Public Schools in Atlanta, GA. Marvin Dereef Jr, has spent nearly 14 years in accounting and financial management roles. He is currently the Executive Director of Budget Services for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta Georgia, which is the fourth largest school system in Georgia and has over $1 billion total budget. He is a certified administrator of school finance and operations (SFO).

Martha Greenway, former Deputy Superintendent of Fulton County Schools in metro Atlanta, joins the show to share a fascinating story about gaining buy-in for change.