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As Georgia kicks off its new “Teach in the Peach” campaign, we're celebrating the passion and purpose behind the profession with stories from the classroom, campus, and beyond. Join us in conversation with 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Christy Todd, along with Jay Lovett and Jonathan Feicht. Whether you're a veteran, a newbie, or just curious—this episode is for you. Let's talk recruitment, retention, and the future of teaching in Georgia.

2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year Holly Witcher has 23 years in education. In our season 6 premiere, Witcher reflects on her journey as a special education teacher at Tesnatee Gap Elementary, her love for overcoming challenges, and the joy of celebrating student growth. Tune in for a heartwarming conversation with one of Georgia's most beloved educators!

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 5th Publish Date:  November 5th    Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Tuesday, November 5th and Happy Birthday to Brian Adams. ***11.05.24 - BIRTHDAY – BRIAN ADAMS*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  1.      Cobb, Marietta Teachers of the Year Receive New Cars 2.      1 Dead, 1 Injured in Austell Shooting 3.      Gun Brought to Marietta Preschool All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL)   STORY 1:  Cobb, Marietta Teachers of the Year Receive New Cars At the Cobb Chamber of Commerce's Marquee Monday luncheon, the top three Teachers of the Year from Cobb County School District and Marietta's Teacher of the Year received year-long car leases from Voyles Automotive Group, including insurance coverage. Each teacher selected a car from a dealership, with Marietta's Maria Nelson choosing a gray 2025 Kia Telluride. Cobb's overall Teacher of the Year, Karen Wright, selected a white 2024 Honda Pilot. The event celebrated their achievements with videos highlighting their impact. Both Wright and Nelson will compete for Georgia Teacher of the Year, with a chance to keep their cars permanently if they win. STORY 2:     1 Dead, 1 Injured in Austell Shooting Over the weekend, a shooting at a home in Austell resulted in one death and one injury. Cobb County Police responded to the incident on Linworth Boulevard around 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Jeffrey Moore, 54, of LaGrange, Georgia, died from his injuries, while another 44-year-old man from LaGrange is in stable condition. Police arrested 42-year-old Courtney Rashun Woullard of Austell at the scene. Woullard faces charges including murder and aggravated assault and is held without bond. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Cobb Police Major Crimes Unit. STORY 3:  Gun Brought to Marietta Preschool In an email to families, Christine Ramirez, director of Marietta's Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center, reported that a child brought a loaded handgun to preschool. The Marietta Police Department found that the child's regular backpack was broken, and the parent unknowingly sent the child with a different bag containing the weapon. There was no intent to harm, and the gun was not displayed in class. The investigation is ongoing to determine if charges are necessary. Ramirez invited parents to contact her with questions, and praised the handling of the situation by the child and teacher.     We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back    Break: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County)   STORY 4:  'Record Breaking' Early Turnout in Cobb Could Mean Short Election Day Lines Ahead of Election Day, 53% of eligible residents and 61% of active voters in Cobb have already voted, with 293,623 in-person votes and 20,960 absentee ballots, according to Elections Director Tate Fall. Across Georgia, a record 4 million voters cast early ballots, surpassing previous records. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger highlighted the success of the early voting period, noting that 92 of Georgia's 159 counties exceeded 50% turnout. The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. Polls will be open from until 7 p.m. today, with specific locations serving as polling sites. STORY 5:  Marietta Relaunches Free Preschool Program with United Way Marietta City Schools, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta, is relaunching its free preschool program, Learning Spaces, starting mid-November. This program offers early learning and play sessions for children under five and their caregivers, aiming to enhance social interactions and provide developmental support tools. Sessions will be held three days a week at various Marietta locations, including the YELLS Building, GraceLife Church, and 353 Lemon Street. All sessions are free, and caregivers can register on-site. The initiative supports early literacy and aims to make learning accessible and supportive for families.   We'll be back in a moment    Break: Ingles Markets (Cereal Options) 1 STORY 6:  KSU Preserving Legacies of U.S. WWII Veterans, Civil Rights Participants Kennesaw State University's Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services is preserving the legacies of U.S. veterans who fought in WWII and participated in the civil rights movement. Funded by the Veterans Legacy Grants Program, the project, led by Kristin Horan and Chris Hess, involves collecting life histories of Georgia's veterans. The team is identifying individuals from records at major cemeteries and plans to create a museum exhibition. Six undergraduate research assistants are involved, using resources like Ancestry.com. The project aims to honor veterans' contributions and facilitate K-12 learning through a traveling exhibit. STORY 7:     Music mastermind Quincy Jones dies aged 91 Quincy Jones, the legendary music impresario who shaped American music and the careers of stars like Michael Jackson, has passed away at 91. Surrounded by family in Bel Air, his death marks the end of a seven-decade career that spanned jazz, pop, and hip-hop. Jones was a pioneering Black executive in the music industry, winning 28 Grammys and producing iconic works like Michael Jackson's "Thriller." He also contributed to film and TV, producing "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Tributes from figures like Al Sharpton and LL Cool J highlight his transformative influence on culture and music.   Break: Marietta Theatre (06.10.24 MARIETTA THEATRE MARGARITAVILLE_FINAL)   Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 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Join us in conversation with the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Christy Todd, for our very special Season 4 finale! Tune in to hear her insights on the power of student creativity in the classroom!

SHOW NOTES2:30 – teachers are bridge builders2:55 – a passion for building connections and helping others realize their potential3:40 – overwhelming appreciation for men and women in the U.S. military5:50 – being better tomorrow than you are today6:10 – focus most on what you need to do well, show up the next day, and improve7:00 – chorus director Janice Folsom was an inspiration8:10 – the capacity to command a room, getting a team to work toward a common goal8:35 – painting a picture of goals and transfers to the real world, and why that's important9:10 – building opportunities for students to engage in Georgia's booming creative industry sector9:50 – shift from a traditional choral background to focusing more on creation10:25 – learning how to build relationships and partnerships, and using those skills in the classroom11:20 – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Georgia's teachers11:40 – great experiences to connect with a wide representation of various sectors12:35 – Gen Z – philanthropic intentions and a desire to be social media influencers13:35 – if you want to be an influencer, be a teacher!14:15 – there are elements of being a teacher that are difficult and you can make a huge difference15:15 – Top Ten Back to School Tips project – collaborating with other Teacher of the Year candidates15:40 – I am an ambassador, not the best teacher in the state or even in my school – this is a chance to elevate the profession16:20 – a diverse range of best practices is a great way to honor others' voices17:00 – from a focus on teaching academic standards to an application of learning17:30 – learning what the pivotal knowledge and skill sets are in different careers19:30 – Trilith Studios (Marvel films+) leading to an idea for students to create new and original content, help them become entrepreneurs, etc.20:15 – students creating music and more – help from Tiffany I. M. Jones (then in an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra outreach role)21:10 – forming an entertainment label – Hall Pass Entertainment and opening the door to students' interests – students naming the label, creating art work, forming teams and committees22:15 – middle school students releasing music albums, posting to a YouTube channel, and starting a podcast23:00 – former middle school students now in high school are returning to Rising Starr Middle School to assist with the current work students are undertaking23:45 – even once a semester, make sure that students are engaged in at least one project that is strongly connected to career roles24:00 – share the stories of success and the great work students are doing26:55 – AI (artificial intelligence) – stifling or enabling and accelerating creativity?27:30 – first use of a floppy disk and an iPod – life-changing moments28:15 – despite capabilities, there are things that AI doesn't do very well29:45 – the future of work may bend toward jobs centered around creativity31:40 – which is more important, teaching or learning?32:30 – retired teachers, your job isn't yet done32:55 – Teacher:Student impact ratio is huge33:10 – Who did you inspire?33:30 – it's often the small moments that make the biggest impact33:40 – teacher Teddye Martin knew I needed a place to belong and connect34:30 – Ms. Martin instilled the love of education34:55 – a teacher's superpower is building connections, and we change the future when we help students see their potential35:50 – first thoughts when announced as Teacher of the Year36:20 – students, parents, colleagues, community partners can teach us as well, and help us look at things in a different way36:55 – gratitude for so many people who helped me along the way and who have made possible this opportunity to serve as an ambassador Email: Christy.Todd@doe.k12.ga.usFacebook:GATeacherX: @2024GaTOTY Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet flight storyGeorgia Teacher of the Year webpageGeorgia Teacher of the Year events requestChristy Todd 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year press releaseRising Starr Middle School, Fayette County GeorgiaTrilith StudiosGeorgia Lawyers for the ArtsHall Pass EntertainmentMusic for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid's LinkedIn page  

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Top headlines for Wednesday, August 23, 2023In this episode, we examine the wide-ranging discussion between Republican presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy and former Fox news host, Tucker Carlson, illuminating key issues in politics today. We move onto Texas' controversial decision to sever ties with the American Library Association following the election of their self-proclaimed Marxist lesbian president. Finally, we celebrate the return of viral comedian John Crist to the spotlight as he discloses his love for the church and his unique approach to humor within the Christian community. Tune in for a compelling blend of politics, controversy and comedy.Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Follow Us on Social Media @ChristianPost on Twitter Christian Post on Facebook @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News FBI campaign identifies 200 sex trafficking victims | U.S. News Vivek Ramaswamy talks China, 9/11, LGBT ideology | Politics News Texas cuts ties with American Library Association, lawmaker says | U.S. News Art teacher fired after parents reveal 'hail Satan,' other distur | U.S. News Georgia teacher fired after reading LGBT book to 5th graders | U.S. News Disney's 1937 'Snow White' is a 'feminist' tale, author says | Entertainment News John Crist gets candid on love for Church, public cancellation | Entertainment News

Dishonesty in education policy is not a new thing. From the criminalization of Black education to the arrests and trials of the East LA 13 to now, individuals from historically marginalized, oppressed, and excluded communities have received the message that our histories, our contributions, and our humanness are not welcome in our schools. A few months ago Monica Washington (2014 Texas Teacher of the Year), Tracey Nance (2020/2021 Georgia Teacher of the Year), Chris Dier (2020 Louisiana Teacher of the Year), Takeru Nagayoshi (2020 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year), and I were invited to participate in the Voices for Honest Education Fellowship. We were deployed as voices for and with educators to combat fear-based education gag orders and book bans. Initially, the manufactured uproar over Critical Race Theory was the pressure point that bad actors located. As this strategy foundered, they turned their attention to LGBTQ students, teachers, and communities. We know that these bad actors are a fringe minority, but, unfortunately, they represent the tail that has wagged multiple dogs at the state and local levels. While it may be easy to dismiss them as a small group that doesn't represent all Americans, they have successfully removed teachers, curriculum, and books from K-12 schools. One need look no further than Florida to see what happens when a small group gets the attention of an ambitious politician. We sat down to discuss our work, and to invite you into the struggle. Find more information by finding Voices for Honest Education on all social media platforms. Read our blog, attend our events, and let us know how it's going in your space.

Award-winning teaching tips revealed! Join us for our Season 3 Premiere with 2023 GA Teacher of the Year, Michael Kobito.

In this episode, PAGE Talks host Craig Harper, PAGE executive director, presents a conversation with 2023 Georgia Teacher of the Year Michael Kobito. Michael is the AP Music Theory teacher and band director at Woodland High School in Bartow County, his alma mater. While attending college at the University of Georgia, he served two years as the drum major for the Redcoat Marching Band.Professional BiographyPAGE One Magazine FeatureGeorgia Teacher of the Year - A program of the Georgia Department of Education. PAGE is an organizational sponsor of the Georgia Teacher of the Year program.Teacher Burnout in Georgia: Voices from the Classroom - This report commissioned by the Georgia Department of Education, and produced by a teacher task force chaired by 2022 Georgia Teacher of the Year Cherie Goldman, was published in June 2022.Music for PAGE Talks is Inspirational Outlook by Scott HolmesPodcast cover art by Dolly Purvis with PAGE CommunicationsShow Notes03:12 – Biographical details: Born in Okinawa, Japan; early childhood in England; moved to Cartersville, Georgia, in Bartow County; graduated from the University of Georgia; and returned to alma mater Woodland High School as a band teacher.04:07 – “Dream Come True” to return to Woodland High School as a band teacher.04:24 – Learned the involvement and commitment required from educators to offer a successful band program that wasn't obvious as a student.05:42 – Stars aligned with former band directors agreeing to take care of the band program to make it possible to serve for one year as Georgia's Teacher of the Year.07:06 – Responsibilities of Georgia's Teacher of the Year include ex-officio member of State Board of Education, service on education-related non-profit boards, keynote speaker and panel participant at education conferences.09:06 - State Board of Education experience rewarding, and board members are interested in listening to the teacher voice.10:24 – State Board focus this year is career preparation across the spectrum from college prep to vocational areas. Michael emphasizing the importance of the arts as a way to support that industry as well as helping students in academic work.12:06 – Teacher pipeline issues are important to the State Board and the Georgia Department of Education. The Teacher Burnout Report – produced through the work of a task force led by 2022 Georgia Teacher of the Year Cherie Goldman – highlights the challenges teachers face and that sometimes lead to their dropping out of the profession.14:41 – Teachers' social media posts often refer to the lack of time available to provide core responsibilities for student instruction and preparation for instruction. Bartow County has done a good job of protecting time.17:32 – Future Georgia Educators conferences are informative and engaging for high school students. Presenting to students provides a different level of excitement...

Episode 48 – The Great Teacher Resignation That's News to MeShow Notes Sources from Story 1https://finance.yahoo.com/news/teacher-shortage-pandemic-political-war-worst-seen-aft-president-185544956.html Sources from Story 2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivy_League_nude_posture_photos Co-HostsMookie GErica B Edited by Nelson Crawford Subscribe!Don't miss an episode! Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. If you like this episode, help us make sure others can find it too! Write a review (especially the FIVE STAR kind) and we'll give you a shout on our next episode! Follow That's News to Me on:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/twisteddreamscomedy/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Thats-News-to-Me-112502543717327 Theme song written and performed by Nancy R. SmithFollow her on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/nancyreginaa_/IntroOn this week's episode, Mookie and Erica talk to Serena, a former Georgia Teacher of the Year who left teaching last year. Serena details the issues that led to her decision to leave a profession she passionately poured herself into for years. It's an eye-opening discussion about what our teachers are facing every day. And maybe it will lead to positive changes. Leading into the talk with Serena, Mookie opens with an article about the teacher shortage crisis. (and because this is a comedy podcast) Erica closes with a story about nudie pics held hostage at Ivy League schools.What's Next Do you have a crazy news story we should cover? Let us know! Send us a note at thatsnews2me2@gmail.comThat's News to Me Logo designed by Lydia Phelps

When customs broker Stacy Salter took on teaching elementary as a second career, she had to learn the ins and outs of classroom management, how to build student relationships, and what it took to be a teacher mentor. After years of contending with virtual learning and the evolution of her school's curriculum, Stacy has finally found her calling as a teacher in America.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.

We are excited to share our latest Hootworthy episode, an interview with Georgia Cyber Academy's (GCA) District Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Erica Sims.  Mrs. Sims is a Middle School Special Education teacher and will be representing GCA at a state recognition banquet with other District Teachers of the Year in April, where the Georgia Teacher of the Year will be named.  She has taught for 10 years, four of those at GCA. This award means so much to Ms. Sims and she is somewhat speechless because she is so honored to receive this recognition knowing the quality of faculty she interacts with that she feels are so deserving of recognition themselves.Her journey to become a teacher is one of teaching finding her. When she was a child, her best friend's little brother was autistic. She was automatically drawn to him, and they loved spending time together. She was so great with him that his grandmother commented that Erica should become a special education teacher as a career. As time went on throughout high school and even into college, she continued to gravitate toward students with disabilities. Eventually she decided that being a special education teacher was what she was meant to do after all. As a teacher in the LIFE department, she and her co-teacher teach all academic areas and skills for independent living like counting money, telling time, and how to read a menu.Over the course of her teaching career, she has had many good memories. One of her favorite times was a few years ago when she taught middle grades at her local brick and mortar school. She had a few students in her class who loved Ghostbusters and always asked if they could dance to one of the songs. She had the idea to participate in the school's talent show, but if they were going to do this, they were going to go all out. They practiced every day, found matching Ghostbuster style jumpsuits, and poured their hearts into it. Their efforts paid off when they ended up winning the talent show.  She recalls how everyone felt in that moment—like they just won the World Series.  Teaching comes with its challenges, but it is also filled with wins. She loves it when she sees disengaged students turn into engaged students. She uses shock factors to engage her students-- singing student names or doing backflips on the trampoline—a favorite thing about teaching at GCA. She finds it so satisfying when she will see previous students out in the world being successful. She shared that a GCA student of hers started a dog sitting business, and it is so rewarding for her to see this student out following through with an idea, making money for himself, getting jobs, succeeding, and gaining independence. If Mrs. Sims could give one piece of advice to students, she would tell them to keep their lives in perspective. Even though it may seem like if something does or does not happen it may seem like the end of the world or that life will always seem so stressful, but take a breath. Pause and remember that there is so much more life left to be lived, and that this is just a small part, a glimpse of it. Keep a perspective knowing that in the grand scheme of things, one may look back and say that it wasn't as big of a deal as you thought it was at the time.When Mrs. Sims isn't teaching, you can find her spending time with her family, enjoying nature, doing cycling classes, or teaching cycling classes as a certified instructor. She couldn't praise her co-teacher Ms. Knight enough, or her lead Ms. Spear, who she is so grateful for in the way that she leads as a servant, is constantly willing to help, and shares the workload with her team. We are proud of Mrs. Sims and her accomplishment as district teacher of the year, and we are grateful to have such amazing faculty work at GCA. 

Cherie Dennis is Georgia's 2022 Teacher of the Year. She is also a dedicated, lifelong language teacher and learner. Currently she teaches ESOL at Hesse K8 in Savannah, GA. We discuss Cherie's early experience learning language, her travels and how Japanese helped her land a career in advertising, and how a move to Savannah in 2004 led her to pivot and enter the classroom as a teacher.  Then we dive into all things ESOL, and Cherie provides some tips and perspectives on how to enhance the language-learning classroom.

This episode is brought to you by National Office Systems Savannah Mayor Van Johnson joins the Thursday Commute and "Savannah Voices" to talk about the surge in COVID cases in the city due to the delta variant, the hiring of new city manager Jay Melder and what he can bring, and what the archeological survey tells us about the Weeping Time site and the future with the Salvation Army project. Then, SCCPSS superintendent Ann Levett continues her conversation on the podcast with a discussion on the Georgia Teacher of the Year from Chatham County, ESPLOST funds and the bus driver shortage. Catch her talking about COVID in schools in Tuesday's episode. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts

It's summer and we all need to rest and recuperate but we also need to prepare for the fall. Therefore in this episode, Sandrine and Krista chat with Meredith White, Georgia Teacher of the year about technology, and summer preparation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

Susan McCoy issued a video apology to students admitting her ignorance after she received black Lash for her comments

Agony over the state budget continues as Georgia lawmakers figure out how to pay for proposed teacher pay raises pushed by Governor Brian Kemp. WABE's Lisa Rayam talks with politics reporters Emma Hurt and Emil Moffatt about the nuances in the struggle over state dollars.

Flyover Politik Podcast 10-14-19 Today’s Show 1- Stats of the day … Koch Brothers and NRA don’t have shit on the left 2- Trump Rally sends media over the edge MTP specifically Todd be clutching pearls 3- Dem LGTBEIEIO town hall horrible ratings child abuse and craziness 4- Steve Kerr sums up the left… AMERICA BAD 5- Media Hate and the demise of journalism 6- News and Social Media Nuggets New White Supremacy wheels and pyramids have everyone in the cross hairs UNC has alert system so opposing views can be not heard Michigan State starts ALL COSTUMES ARE RACIST Lib Group supporting Greta Thunberg is also racist (basically everything is racist now its election season) Georgia Teacher if you have a confederate flag you are marrying your sister Professor SPONGE BOB IS A FNING RACIST (its real seriously) 7-Year-old cuffed and perp walked for finger gun Australian group kids should get sex reassignment without parental consent Next Show 10-18-19

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 ®.

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year John Tibbets shares why he’s on a mission to get his fellow educators to focus less on teacher evaluations, and more on helping students achieve.

   Allison Kerley Townsend is the 2019 Georgia Teacher of the Year. She is a 3rd Grade teacher at Barnwell Elementary School in Fulton County, Georgia (US).  Allison believes that all children start out as curious and excited learners. She sees her goal as an educator is to nurture their passion for learning. As a classroom teacher, Allison strives to give each child a voice in their learning and tries to inspire them to grow beyond engagement to ownership. Mrs. Townsend not only seeks to make a difference in her classroom and school but also globally. She connects with others through conferences and Twitter. She uses Twitter to open her classroom to the world. Allison has taught pre-k, third, fourth, and fifth-grade students. She is a 2012 graduate of Clemson University's elementary education program. From the beginning, you will hear her passion and it is catchy! Thanks for listening! Enjoy! Connect with Allison: @Ga2019TOTY @Teach_Townsend https://www.facebook.com/GATeacher/ 2019toty@gmail.com   Length - 43:47

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Georgia Teacher of the Year Casey Bethel tells the story of his son's first day of school, and how a single moment reminded him that teachers do much more than teach.

Please join your host SUSAN KNOWLES as she brings you her perspective on the following:1. Texas Church Shooting and what you need to know.2. Jeff Flake acting flakey again3. What you should know about Governor Abbott of Texas4. Oh Donna...5. HRC, Comey and Fusion GPS6. Mariah Carey did what?7. Georgia Teacher is in hot water for what?

Please join your host SUSAN KNOWLES as she brings you her perspective on the following:1. Texas Church Shooting and what you need to know.2. Jeff Flake acting flakey again3. What you should know about Governor Abbott of Texas4. Oh Donna...5. HRC, Comey and Fusion GPS6. Mariah Carey did what?7. Georgia Teacher is in hot water for what?

 John Tibbetts is a 21-year veteran of the US Army and he is now the 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year.  He served in combat as a tank commander in Desert Storm, was deployed to Turkey in the Iraq War and saw service with NATO headquarters in Afghanistan. He was on duty in the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. He retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2004. Since then he has been teaching in Georgia. He became a teacher through the Georgia TAPP program which is an alternative certification program. Mr. Tibbetts has taught in Tift County, Dougherty County, and now Worth County. During his years in the classroom, he has taught US and world history, geography, government, and economics. John currently teaches economics at Worth County High School and is the 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Connect with John: 2018gatoty@gmail.com Twitter - @2018GaTOTY  Facebook - GATeacher     Length- 49:35

On today’s episode, we have the 2017 Georgia Teacher of the Year - Casey Bethel. Casey is the teacher we all want, and his authentic voice and love for the profession is magnified throughout this episode. We learn about his path to the teaching profession, his love of science, his work vs effort rubric, and the book that changed his paradigm to elevate his love of reading. Casey currently teaches AP Biology, Biology, and Physics at New Manchester High School in Douglasville, Georgia. Before that, he taught at Martin Luther King High School in Lithonia, Georgia. He graduated from Fort Valley State University with a degree in Biology (Pre-Med) and he received his Masters in Agronomy which is (plant genetics) from the University of Georgia. So if you’re listening to this on your way to work, laying by the pool, or while you’re doing chores you’re about to be enlightened by another great leader in his field.    Show Notes   Icebreakers (This or That) Moment Casey decided to become a teacher Teacher influences on his love of Science Favorite Failures "I had to take the time to learn how to teach." Casey Bethel "We made each other a promise that we would teacher with our classroom doors open." Casey Bethel Building relationships or Knowing your subject Tony Wagner & James Altucher Is the the public education system obsolete?  Something unique about Casey Casey's outlook on life from past to future Jobs before teaching "Teaching is by far the most fulfilling thing I have ever done." Casey Bethel Expert in?  Better at?  What success looks like to Casey... Casey's third and fourth year teaching (I've got this)  Teacher of the Year not once but twice Goals after winning Teacher of the Year in Georgia Writing process Teachers of the Year in Washington D.C.  Public Speaking processes Book that changed his paradigm Habits to add or subtract Grade Versus Effort (student assessment) Grade Versus Effort Rubric (Attachment) "As my effort in class goes up so does my grade..." Casey Bethel Rituals or Routines  Says the same thing every day to his class before and after it begins Mentoring "Some of them know they're my mentors and some of them don't" Casey Bethel Asking a colleague to be his mentor Hidden Talents Finding the cure for Alzheimer's  Authentic Biochemistry Research Book Recommendations Theme Music Question Casey wished I would have asked   Podcast mentioned in the show Teaching Learning Leading K12 by Steven Miletto    Books and Links mentioned in the show  "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley "1984" by George Orwell "Animal Farm"  by George Orwell  "Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare "Closing the Attitude Gap" by Baruti Kafele Superman Theme by John Williams   Where to find Casey Casey's Twitter Casey's Instagram Casey's Facebook Casey's Email Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

Bryan continues his conversation with former Georgia Teacher of the Year Emily Jennette. She is an educator who has a passion for making a difference in the lives of her students and fellow educators. Emily shares what has worked well for her in dealing with parents, the process of becoming a Teacher of the Year, and helpful advice to struggling teachers. Please share your thoughts at teachersloungeshow@gmail.com or call the voicemail line at 770-322-4160.    

Casey M. Bethel is a science teacher in Douglasville, Georgia at New Manchester High School.  He is also the 2017 Georgia Teacher of the Year!!!!  Wait until you hear his passion for teaching and working with kids! You will be inspired. Casey loves teaching! He enjoys working with kids!  He didn't start out to be a teacher.  He was always told that he should be a doctor and he focused on that career field first.  It didn't keep his attention.  The medical pathway didn't seem to be fulfilling. His search led him to science which led him to teach science in a high school. Mr. Bethel loves learning. He is a role model for constantly seeking to understand and know more. During the summer he works in the Georgia Tech GIFT program.  You will love listening to him describe his experiences! Casey is an amazing educator who will win you over with his passion and his warm and caring heart! I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Mr. Bethel and I know you will be inspired by his thoughts and words. Enjoy! Stay in touch with Casey: Twitter @2017GATOTY and Instagram @2017GATOTY Facebook- GATeacher Email Casey at 2017GATOTY@gmail.com Call Casey at (404)-697-5417 Check out more information about the GIFT program at Georgia Tech. https://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/gift Here is Casey's school. New Manchester HS http://www.newmanchesterhigh.ga.dch.schoolinsites.com/ Length: 34:16

  Ernie is the 2016Georgia Teacher of the Year. He is a history, civics, and government teacher at WindsorForest High School in Savannah, Georgia. When Ernie turned 50 he left his world of law to become a public school teacher. He always knew he would become a teacher but only after being a lawyer. Throughout his previous career, he kept thinking, “What have I done to make a difference in my community?” This thought helped to push him make the change. Ernie is fun to talk with and you will hear his energy and focus on kids, immediately. One of the areas we talk about before we get into teaching is his experiences from substituting and its impact on his classroom mannerisms. Listen for him to also mention the importance of building relationships with the kids. One of Ernie's strategies for connecting with the kids is standing at the door, greeting the kids with a smile and practicing active listening. (He explains this.) Ernie describes the importance of learning and using the kids' names. We get into his favorite teaching strategies, how he hooks them into the lessons, and how he helps the kids to “get it.” We also talk about what his ideal classroom would like as well as what advice he would give to brand new teachers. I hope that you will think about what has worked for Ernie and try some of his ideas in your classroom. You can connect with Ernie through his email 2016TOTY@gmail.comor go to the WindsorForest High School website.   Thanks for listening. Enjoy! Length:46:10

Emily Jennette, 2008 Georgia Teacher of the Year, addresses graduating class from WellStar College of Health and Human Services and Bagwell College of Education with inspirational words. She shares stories of her journey through life and the realization of her career path.