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Ohio's public school educators are called to the profession by an unwavering commitment to student success. But not every person in Ohio's public school classrooms now may have felt that calling at the beginning of their career arc. On this episode of Public Education Matters, we hear from 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year Mark Lowrie about his journey from being a sports producer to building one of the best high school broadcast journalism programs in the country. We also learn more about OEA's partnership with VESi and Ursuline College to offer OEA members nine graduate credit hours for professional development for just $200.WATCH LINCOLN LIVE | To check out some of the award winning work Ohio Teacher of the Year Mark Lowrie's broadcast journalism students are doing at Gahanna-Jefferson High School, click here.LEARN MORE | Click here for more information about OEA's partnership with VESi to offer a yearlong subscription to online graduate courses. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests: Mark Lowrie, 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year Mark Lowrie teaches broadcast journalism at Gahanna Lincoln High School. A graduate of Ohio University where he earned a bachelor's degree in communication, Lowrie worked 12 years in broadcast TV before earning his master's degree in education at the University of Akron and his integrated language arts 7-12 license. Since then, Lowrie has twice built Ohio's most honored school broadcasting program. In four years at Gahanna Lincoln, Lowrie designed four new courses and increased TV class enrollment from 27 to 130. His students produce Lincoln Live, a live newscast streamed throughout the school and on multiple social media platforms to provide the district a public relations channel. Previously, Lowrie spent 18 years at Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst producing their live, daily newscast, Steele News Live. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) has honored Lowrie's students with seven National Student Production Awards (SPA) and 79 Regional SPAs. Also known as the Student Emmys, Lowrie's students led the nation with three National SPAs in 2022, including Best Newscast and the National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker Award, which honors the top four broadcast programs nationally. Lowrie has served as varsity football assistant coach, assistant athletic director, National Honor Society Advisor and union-negotiating team member. Lowrie received the 2022 Ohio University Scripps College of Communication Fellowship. He earned a Master of Arts in school leadership from Concordia University (Chicago) and his Professional Principal License (5-12). Nicholas GurichNick Gurich is OEA's Director of Education Policy, Research, and Member Advocacy. In coordination with OEA's three Education Policy and Practice Consultants, Nick oversees professional learning opportunities for OEA members, including the VESi program. Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on October 26 and November 21, 2023.
Rob Summers is entering his third season as a Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at Cleveland State University. Summers spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at James Madison after serving as the head coach at Division II Urbana (Ohio), where he headed the program for three seasons. Prior to that, he was the director of operations at James Madison for the 2013-14 season after a two-year stint at Glenville State, where he was the associate head coach and compliance coordinator. A graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School, Summers started a sterling collegiate career at Penn State, where he appeared in 56 games from 2002-04. After transferring to West Virginia, he played three seasons under Head Coach John Beilein where he was a three-time Big East Academic All-Star. As a senior, he led WVU to a win in the NIT Championship, starting 36 games and shooting 63.3 percent from the field. If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.com Follow us on social media @hoopheadspod on Twitter and Instagram and be sure to check out the Hoop Heads Podcast Network for more great basketball content. Take some notes as you listen to this episode with Rob Summers, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at Cleveland State University. Website - https://www.csuvikings.com/sports/m-baskbl/index (https://www.csuvikings.com/sports/m-baskbl/index) Email - r.c.summers75@csuohio.edu Twitter – https://twitter.com/robsummers33 (@robsummers33) Visit our Sponsors! https://www.drdishbasketball.com/ (Dr. Dish Basketball) Mention the Hoop Heads Podcast when you place your order and get $300 off a brand new state of the art Dr. Dish Shooting Machine! http://www.fastmodelsports.com/ (Fast Model Sports) Use Code SAVE10 to get 10% off the number one play diagramming software for coaches https://gripspritz.net/ (Grip Spritz) Grip Spritz revitalizes and cleans the soles of your basketball shoes to stop you from slipping and sliding on the court! Better Grip, Better Game! Twitter Podcast - https://twitter.com/hoopheadspod (@hoopheadspod) Mike - https://twitter.com/hdstarthoops (@hdstarthoops) Jason - https://twitter.com/jsunkle (@jsunkle) Network - https://twitter.com/HoopHeadsPodNet (@HoopHeadsPodNet) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hoopheadspod/ (@hoopheadspod) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/ (https://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ) Support this podcast
"We truly did what we thought was right, and fought for what we thought was right." - Betsy BakerFeatured guests: Betsy Baker, Gahanna Jefferson Education Association crisis spokesperson A proud Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools graduate, Betsy Baker has taught for nine years in the Gahanna Jefferson district in central Ohio. She teaches Geometry and AP Calculus at Gahanna Lincoln High School. Baker served as a liaison between Gahanna Jefferson Education Association members and the community during GJEA's strike in October, 2020. Connect with the Gahanna Jefferson Education Association on Facebook. Karissa Wooddell, Switzerland of Ohio Education Association crisis spokesperson A sixth year teacher, Karissa Wooddell currently serves the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District as an Intervention Specialist in the District Behavior Unit at Powhatan Elementary School. Switzerland of Ohio, a sprawling rural district in southeastern Ohio, is largest geographic district in the state. Wooddell acted as media spokesperson for the Switzerland of Ohio Education Association throughout their negotiations with the school board, which ultimately led to a full agreement in late-December, 2020. Connect with the Switzerland of Ohio Education Association on Facebook. In this episode:“You question when you're standing out there in the cold and the rain, ‘Is this what I should be doing?' And when community members, when parents and students, are standing there with you saying, ‘yeah, you're doing the right thing,' it definitely keeps you going.” - Betsy BakerGahanna Jefferson Education Association's successful strike for safety, equity, and student success 1:45 - GJEA bargaining and strike timeline 3:15 - Safety issues at the center of the crisis 4:40 - The dangers of live-streaming to students under the proposed model and what went wrong 6:20 - Addressing COVID-19 health and safety concerns in the contract negotiation process 6:40 - Reflecting on the days on the picket lines 8:45 - Community support for the striking teachers 9:20 - Reaching a tentative agreement 10:15 - The road to becoming GJEA's spokesperson “It's exhausting, it's draining, it's very mentally tough to be out there [on the picket line], but at the same time, there were these awesome things to come out of it... It was a really remarkable experience for our staff members to be able to stand on the line with each other.” - Betsy BakerSwitzerland of Ohio Education Association's crisis negotiations lead to a contract agreement after members voted to authorize a 10-day strike notice, if needed 12:25 - Negotiating a contract amidst the challenges of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic 12:50 - Weighing the thought of not being in the classroom against the need to reach a fair contract agreement for the good of the students WTOV9 covered a community rally December 10, 2020, that apparently marked a turning point in negotiations. See the full news stories referenced in this episode here and here. 13:45 - The power of community support for SOEA 15:15 - Negotiating competitive salaries to attract and retain the most qualified educators for Switzerland of Ohio students 16:20 - Reaching and ratifying a fair contract deal “It was unbelievable to think a fair contract agreement that supported our students was not achievable in a timely manner. The idea of being outside of our classrooms and away from our students anymore than we already had been was a pretty difficult thought. However, we knew that no matter what, we had to stand in solidarity to reach a fair contract agreement that would benefit all of our students.” - Karissa WooddellConnect with us: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents more than 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. This episode was recorded in January, 2021.
With JT on vacation, Kenny broadcasts live from Gahanna Lincoln High School, site of tonight's Division 2 State Semi-Final between Massillon and Winton Woods. Talking that, yesterday's Meadows Turkey Bowl, Ohio State/Michigan talk, reviewing LeBron's return to Cleveland, and the Browns have an awesome chance in Cincinnati.
THE PRINCIPALS CONFERENCE NAESP AND NASSP WILL HOLD THEIR NATIONAL CONFERENCE TOGETHER IN PHILLY The National Principals Conference will be help July 9-11, 2017, and our good friend NASSP Public Affairs Director Bob Farrace insisted—practically demanded—that the conference be held in his home town (and mine) of Philadelphia, PA. For a discussion of what's planned in "The City of Brotherly Shove" , we have Dr. Beverly Hutton, Deputy Executive Director for Programs and Services at the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Bobby Dodd, principal of Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, Ohio (just outside Columbus) Bobby is also an NASSP Digital Principal of the Year.
THE PRINCIPALS CONFERENCE NAESP AND NASSP WILL HOLD THEIR NATIONAL CONFERENCE TOGETHER IN PHILLY The National Principals Conference will be help July 9-11, 2017, and our good friend NASSP Public Affairs Director Bob Farrace insisted—practically demanded—that the conference be held in his home town (and mine) of Philadelphia, PA. For a discussion of what's planned in "The City of Brotherly Shove" , we have Dr. Beverly Hutton, Deputy Executive Director for Programs and Services at the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Bobby Dodd, principal of Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, Ohio (just outside Columbus) Bobby is also an NASSP Digital Principal of the Year.
Trying something new in your classroom or school is a lot easier if you have administrator support. Our guest is a school principal who shares with us how to present your ideas in ways that will be well-received by school leaders. Follow: @ShellTerrell @Dwight_Carter @bamradionetwork Dwight Carter is the Principal/Lead Learner at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, OH. He’s been an educator for 20 years and was a 2013 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. He coauthored What’s In Your Space? Five Steps to Better Classroom and School Design, with Mark White and Gary Sebach.
H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference
As more of us are increasingly expected to do more with less, overwhelmed has become the new normal. Restoring work-life balance is much easier said than done, but our guests offer practical steps we all can take to move in the right direction. Follow:@StewFriedman @CarterD@gjps.org @blairteach @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Stew Friedman is the Practice Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the Universtiy of Pennsylvania, and founding director of both the Wharton Leadership Program and the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project; author of the bestseller Leading the Life You Want: Skills for Integrating Work and Life. Dr. Marquita Furness Davis is the Executive Director for the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO), a community action agency that provides services for low-income families in Jefferson County, Alabama. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Dwight Carter is the Principal/Lead Learner at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, OH.
H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference
When white women supervise black women, cultural differences can create significant and often unspoken leadership challenges. Tune in to an uncommonly transparent discussion on this issue. Follow:@GLHSLions @Dwight_Carter @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Marquita Furness Davis serves as the Executive Director for the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO. Cori Berg serves as Executive Director of Oak Lawn Child Development Center in Dallas, TX. Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson is a Licensed Psychologist working as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and ASPIRE Coordinator. Dwight Carter is the Principal/Lead Learner at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, OH. He’s been an educator for 20 years and was a 2013 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year.
H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference
When white women supervise black women, cultural differences can create significant and often unspoken leadership challenges. Tune in to an uncommonly transparent discussion on this issue. Follow:@GLHSLions @Dwight_Carter @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Marquita Furness Davis serves as the Executive Director for the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO. Cori Berg serves as Executive Director of Oak Lawn Child Development Center in Dallas, TX. Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson is a Licensed Psychologist working as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and ASPIRE Coordinator. Dwight Carter is the Principal/Lead Learner at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, OH. He’s been an educator for 20 years and was a 2013 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year.
H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference
The threat of gun violence in schools has given rise to the need for active shooter drills. But finding the right balance between realism and traumatizing students can be difficult. There are also liability issues to consider. Our guests walk use through the issues school leaders need to consider. Follow: @safeschools,@GLHSLions @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Ronald Stephens serves as Executive Director of the National School Safety Center (NSSC). Ken Trump is the President of National School Safety and Security Services. Dwight L. Carter is the principal at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Ohio. Peter DeWitt is a principal in Upstate, NY. Before becoming a principal he taught elementary school for eleven years.
The threat of gun violence in schools has given rise to the need for active shooter drills. But finding the right balance between realism and traumatizing students can be difficult. There are also liability issues to consider. Our guests walk use through the issues school leaders need to consider. Follow: @safeschools,@GLHSLions @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Ronald Stephens serves as Executive Director of the National School Safety Center (NSSC). Ken Trump is the President of National School Safety and Security Services. Dwight L. Carter is the principal at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Ohio. Peter DeWitt is a principal in Upstate, NY. Before becoming a principal he taught elementary school for eleven years.