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In this episode of On The Clock, host Todd Dallas Lamb sits down with Jeff McCoy, the Associate Superintendent of Greenville County Schools and a nationally recognized education leader, at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego. As a second-time guest—and now a proud member of the show's “two-timers club”—McCoy opens up about his career journey, his passion for public education, and the transformative power of AI in schools.McCoy shares insights from his extensive work leading one of South Carolina's largest school districts, overseeing everything from academic innovation to special education and career readiness. He reflects on the pivotal shift in K–12 education that values career and technical education (CTE) alongside college pathways, highlighting Greenville's "Graduation Plus" initiative—where over 75% of students graduate with college credits or industry certifications.The conversation dives deep into the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, where McCoy emphasizes the need for "ethical AI" in the classroom. He challenges schools to teach responsible use of emerging tools while avoiding further exacerbation of opportunity gaps for underserved students.Looking ahead, McCoy discusses his new role as Chief Education Officer at ERDI, a national organization connecting edtech innovators with education leaders. He reflects on what's next in instructional design for Generation Alpha and the pressing need to reimagine engagement in an era of distraction.Key Moments00:00 Embracing Public School Education05:42 Closing Education Achievement Gaps07:31 Impact of Mobility on Education12:39 Navigating Market Saturation for Startups15:07 Innovative Instructional Leadership for Gen Alpha16:44 Phone Etiquette for Young InternsConnect with Jeff McCoyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmccoygcsWebsite: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/

And welcome to the program on your Wednesday afternoon. Glad to have you along with us. Well, there's been a lot of talk today about the Greenville County budget and how it's going to affect Greenville County schools. Well, I figured we would go right to the horse's mouth, so to speak, and talk with the chairman of the Greenville County Council. Benton Blunt is joining us. Benton, welcome to the program. Hope you're doing well. I'm doing pretty well, but I'm glad you said from the horse's mouth, you're ass too peaceful, and that's what I feel like today. Oh, boy. I bet. Yeah. Well, thanks for joining us, and fighting through the pain there. So what is going on with the budget, and and how is it affecting the Greenville County Schools? Alright. I'll try to make this as quick as I can, but it's pretty complex. So from a 30,000 foot view, the new upcoming Greenville County budget, a lot of different things happening that people seen in the past. We're going to a one year budget, so there's no more two year budgets. It's just fiscal year '20 '20 '6. Right. We have a 1.5 reduction in property taxes, which is a mandate from the new members of council who came in, under that mandate. We have increased our roads budget from 13,000,000 to 40,000,000, which puts us up there where we're supposed to be or at least close, to Charleston County and some of the other counties like that. We're fully funding our public safety through our sheriff's department, EMS, and other services. But the way that we got to this place was from a unique situation with Filo agreements. And Filos are obviously where, new manufacturing jobs come to Greenville County. In the first five years, if they don't go into a Filo agreement, we receive no income at all. We receive no revenue at all. Yeah. But through a Filo, we get money upfront, which is what this program is for and also to to bring high quality jobs to the Upstate. When we started this budget out, I spoke with the administrator, and I asked about how these funds were allocated. And, you know, I said it would be wonderful if we could use this system that sometimes controversial in the public to do something good with it, which is fund our road system. And he looked into it and said, you know what, Benton? We do have the ability to do that, and, let me see what we can do, which brought us to today. Now where the school board comes in, the Greenville County School System does get a portion of these Filos, which I still have a lot of questions as to why this money was ever allocated to them when they operate off residential, and this is solely manufacturing jobs. Yeah. Right. In the southern part of the county. All that to say, we made those adjustments. We didn't know the specific numbers, but we knew that we would be sitting somewhere around 40,000,000 with the additional c funds we did thankfully receive from the state. We received more state money finally for once, and so that's what totaled the 40,000,000. The estimated amount that would be lost by the school system from reallocating the FELO percentages was at first around 8 to $10,000,000. But we found out as of yesterday, because we just got the numbers back, that it's actually $14,000,000. Along with that, our municipalities would be losing, up to a million dollars. We have some fire districts that will be losing up to a half a million in the Southern part of Greenville County. So that, of course, started a big conversation. School system definitely felt like they were caught, you know, after they had already decided not to increase taxes, they were caught blindsided. And Right. While I do take that into account, we we have a job as county council for core funds of govern or Oh, are you there? There you go. I'm sorry. You gotta go back to and and start where you, left off just a few seconds ago as a a core value of county government. Yes. Our sole responsibility we have core functions of government that we have to focus on, and one of ...

And welcome to the program on your Wednesday afternoon. Glad to have you along with us. Well, there's been a lot of talk today about the Greenville County budget and how it's going to affect Greenville County schools. Well, I figured we would go right to the horse's mouth, so to speak, and talk with the chairman of the Greenville County Council. Benton Blunt is joining us. Benton, welcome to the program. Hope you're doing well. I'm doing pretty well, but I'm glad you said from the horse's mouth, because I have two feet pulled, and that's what I feel like today. Oh, boy. I bet. Yeah. Well, thanks for joining us, and fighting through the pain there. So what is going on with the budget, and and how is it affecting the Greenville County Schools? Alright. I'll try to make this as quick as I can, but it's pretty complex. So from a 30,000 foot view, the new upcoming Greenville County budget, lot of different things happening that people seen in the past. We're going to a one year budget, so there's no more two year budgets. It's just the fiscal year 2026. Right. We have a 1.5 reduction in property taxes, which is a mandate from the new members of council who came in, under that mandate. We have increased our roads budget from 13,000,000 to 40,000,000, which puts us up there where we're supposed to be or at least close, to Charleston County and some of the other counties like that. We're fully funding our public safety through our sheriff's department, EMS, and other services. But the way that we got to this place was from a unique situation with Filo agreements. And Filos are obviously where, new manufacturing jobs come to Greenville County. In the first five years, if they don't go into a Filo agreement, we receive no income at all. We receive no revenue at all. Yep. But through a Filo, we get money upfront, which is what this program is for and also to to bring high quality jobs to the Upstate. When we started this budget out, I spoke with the administrator, and I asked about how these funds were allocated. And, you know, I said it would be wonderful if we could use this system that's sometimes controversial in the public to do something good with it, which is fund our road system. And he looked into it and he said, you know what, Benton? We do have the ability to do that, and, let me see what we can do, which brought us to today. Now where the school board comes in, the Greenville County School System does get a portion of these Filos, which I still have a lot of questions as to why this money was ever allocated to them when they operate off residential, and this is solely manufacturing jobs Yeah. Right. Specifically in the southern part of the county. All that to say, we made those adjustments. We didn't know the specific numbers, but we knew that we would be sitting somewhere around 40,000,000 with the additional c funds we did thankfully receive from the state. We received more state money finally for once, and so that's what totaled the 40,000,000. The estimated amount that would be lost by the school system from reallocating the FELO percentages was at first around 8 to $10,000,000, but we found out as of yesterday, because we just got the numbers back, that it's actually $14,000,000. Along with that, our municipalities would be losing, up to a million dollars. We have some fire districts that will be losing up to a half a million in the southern part of Greenville County. So that, of course, started a big conversation. School system definitely felt like they were caught, you know, after they had already decided not to increase taxes, they were caught blindsided. Right. While I do take that into account, we we have a job as county council for core funds of govern or Oh, are you there? Yeah. There you go. I'm sorry. You gotta go back to and and start where you, left off just a few seconds ago as a a core value of county government. Yes. Our sole responsibility we have core functions of government that we have to ...

Presence Shouldn't Wait for Christmas Power Quote: Once you embrace how valuable your full presence is, you will be more motivated to share it with others. Description:This week we continue looking at what it takes to be a good enough leader. Last week we established that being able to consistently observe and work with your teachers to grow their craft is great leadership, but so many of you listening do not have the luxury of observing, post-conferencing, and doing coaching cycles with your teachers. You wind up spending your time on tasks instead of investing time growing your teachers, and we know that not growing your teachers isn't good enough.  So, if we can't be great, and we don't want to be not good enough, that leaves us with one option – to be just good enough. The wonderful thing about being good enough is that it is incredibly simple and takes very little time! Being good enough requires three perspective shifts, and four commitments: ·      Actively choose how you will show up for people·      Be fully present·      Ask reflective questions·      Honor the answers Today I'll recap the perspectives and the choice we face in every interaction. Then we will dive into what it means to be fully present. Let's go! Celebrations:I'm presenting at SCATA on Wednesday and Thursday (October 23 and 24, 2024). I'm super excited and want to thank my colleague Dr. Anna Brink of Greenville County Schools for providing the opportunity. If you are heading to SCATA, please reach out to me on LinkedIn or show up to my sessions. I'll be sharing how to build a turnover-proof ILT at 10:30 on both Wednesday and Thursday, and we'll get some practice with 5-minute coaching on Wednesday at 2:45. Please do connect if you are going to be there! The Big IdeaRecapping last week:This is perspective shift #1: They know more than youPerspective shift #2: You aren't very good at coaching peoplePerspective shift #3: Reflection is enough Choosing to show up·      We can choose to show up as our best self·      We can “not choose” how we show up, with varying results·      We all face barriers that can make it difficult to be intentional·      The choice we make is not as important as making the choice. (example)·      It is good enough that you make the choice. Choosing to show up consistently takes us to the second step in being good enough: being fully present. Consistently being fully present unlocks the door to being good enough. What does full presence look like? One: Time. It doesn't need to be long·      My friend Bill Newsted… Two: Attention·      Dr. Jacobs·      Maggie·      Natalia Meija: I'm so glad you are here! (episode 147) Remember the Six Dimensions… time and attention are the most precious resources. ***Insert sponsor*** It's easy to fake presence by showing up physically, but not being fully focused. Let's be real though – the only person we are fooling is ourselves! Think about the last time you needed to have an important conversation with someone and they were only halfway paying attention. We all know what that looks like. We all know what that feels like. And it isn't a good feeling. Once you embrace how valuable your full presence is, you will be more motivated to share it with others. Establishing full presence is simple. Say their name. Look at them, and think, “this is THE most important person in my world right now.” It isn't always easy, but it is simple. Every interaction, you have the opportunity. Whether you were fully present in your last interaction has no bearing on whether you will be fully present for the next one. Every interaction is a new beginning. How beautiful is that? Summarizing (The big takeaway) Three perspectives:1.     They know more than you2.     You aren't very good at coaching people3.     Reflection is enough Four steps·      Choose to show up·      Be fully present·      Ask reflective questions·      Honor the answers Three parts to being present:·      Say their name·      Smile·      Think “this is THE most important person in my world right now.” Next week we will dig into asking reflective questions. If you listen regularly or subscribe to my daily email, you already know the three most common questions I like to ask, but I'll include a few others as well.  And a BIG shout out to Ranford Almond. Our theme music is his amazing song “Old Soul.” To me, the song captures what being a leader is all about. You can find Ranford on Spotify and the link is in the show notes. If you enjoy this show, consider checking Ranford Almond out and following him. Close·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/·      I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.·      If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.·      Remember the secret to good leadership:o   Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for otherso   Be fully presento   Ask reflective questionso   And then just listeno   Don't overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.·      Have a great rest of the week!·      Cheers!   ...

Meet Sarah Dulin and Missey Marsh, Area 27 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 27 is in the Golden Strip and includes Five Forks, East Georgia Road, Lee Vaughn Road, and Scuffletown Road, with nearly half of it spreading into Laurens County. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Sarah Dulin: None provided Missey Marsh: https://www.marshforschoolboard.com/ Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

Meet Greg Cantrell,  Michelle Goodwin-Calwile, and Jack Logan, Area 25 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 25 generally covers the area along Augusta Road including part of Chanticleer, Pleasant Valley, Belle Meade, and Mount Pleasant. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Greg Cantrell: https://www.cantrellgcsboard25.com/ Michelle Goodwin-Calwile: https://www.goodwincalwilesc7.com/ Jack Logan: https://www.facebook.com/people/Jack-Logan-for-Greenville-County-School-Board-District-25/61563673270096/ Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

Meet Angie Mosley and Steve Whaley, Area 21 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 21 is on Greenville County's Eastside and includes Boiling Springs Road, Thornblade, the Hartness community, and the Kingsbridge and Kilgore Plantation area. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Angie Mosley: https://www.facebook.com/angiedilworthmosley/ Steve Whaley: https://steve4basics.com/ Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

Meet Scott Cline, Robert Hamilton, Dan Healy, and Amanda Stone, Area 19 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 19 generally covers Northwestern Greenville County to the state line, Travelers Rest, and Berea. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Scott Cline: https://scottclineforschoolboard.com/ Robert Hamilton: https://www.voteroberthamilton.com/ Dan Healy: None provided Amanda Stone: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558353422529 Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

Meet Carolyn Styles, Area 17 candidate for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 17 generally covers Northeastern Greenville County to the east of US 25 and down to Old Rutherford and Stallings Road on the South end, encompassing some of the Paris Mountain area. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Links: Carolyn Styles: https://www.facebook.com/p/Carolyn-J-Styles-Board-of-Trustees-Greenville-County-Schools-100064074731041/ Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

Serious headlines include last week's school shooting near Atlanta, Georgia, a Kentucky student killed by her school bus, and cell phone bans in schools. “I'm going to hire for a can-do attitude over technical skills every time.” Greenville County Schools in South Carolina is the home of multiple STN Garage Stars. Adam James, director of transportation and fleet services, discusses his military experience and how he leads the district's school bus operations and maintenance. Read more about operations.

Have you ever had a concern or issue with your child's school but didn't know where to turn? In this episode, we sit down with Kate Malone and Jason Warren, the district ombudsmen for Greenville County Schools. As former principals, they bring a wealth of experience and unique skill sets to their roles in helping students, parents, and community members navigate concerns and resolve conflicts within the school system. From understanding the process of addressing issues to the importance of building relationships and being proactive, Kate and Jason share valuable insights into their work as ombudsmen. Tune in to learn more about this important resource for our community and how you can effectively advocate for your child's education. Links: "Need Help" Resource: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/main.asp?titleid=needhelp Contact Kate or Jason: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/main.asp?titleid=ombudsman _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

Season 2- Episode 44 On this episode, Author & Parent Coach, Ashley, shares her passion for assisting parents, her book "Protecting Your Greatest Investment", going against the grain and breaking parenting cycles, the importance of ensuring your children know they are loved, and how vital it is to learn about your child through conversation. protectingyourgreatestinvestment.com⁠ My name is Ashley Jefferies and I am an author, speaker,parenting coach, wife, and mother to an amazing 11 year old son.  In my career as a speech-language pathologist, I have always enjoyed working with children and watching them succeed. Equally important, I have enjoyed working with various families, supplying them with knowledge and skills to help with their child's development. Later in life, I went back to school and received a second master's degree in educational psychology. The knowledge I gained from my studies prompted me to write a book geared towards parents and caregivers of children that highlights the needs of children that sometimes go unmet and some of the potential consequences when important needs are not met. I have a passion for children, and I understand that setting children up for success later in life begins in the home. My desire is to assist parents in going beyond simply providing the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter for their children. I want parents to meet the unspoken needs of their children as well. Working in home health and Greenville County Schools as a speech-language pathologist has taught me a lot about the impact a child'shome life can have on future success.  It is vitally important that we asparents strive to provide a home environment that allows our childrento grow and flourish.  That is the reason I wrote the book Protecting Your Greatest Investment:  Investing in the Needs of Children and started Flourishing Futures: “Empowering Your Child for Lifelong Success,” a twelve-week group/individual coaching program for parents of children ages 5-12.  Through research and experience, I wanted to offer resources to assist parents as they navigate the challenges of parenthood and strive to provide the best possible home environment for their children to be successful. Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae. Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home. Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/ Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo KidsJae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks like'. Introduction Song- ChrisNTeeb -Expect- Manifestation 2*⁠⁠⁠⁠‎The Manifestation 2 by Chris-n-Teeb on Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Manifestation 2 - Album by Chris-n-Teeb | Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chrisnteeb.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support

Partnerships between schools and industry are the best way to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow, and thanks to partners like Fluor, Greenville County Schools is offering cutting edge opportunities to students from preschool through graduation. Today, we talk with Katie Porter, Greenville County Schools CTE Innovation Center Director, Thomas Riddle, Assistant Director of the Roper Mountain Science Center, and Torrence Robinson, Senior Corporate Philanthropy and Foundation Executive at Fluor, and explore how these partnerships create hands-on learning opportunities for students at facilities like the Roper Mountain Science Center and the CTE Innovation Center. We examine how these programs develop critical problem-solving skills and help students see their own potential in STEM fields. We also highlight the vital role businesses play in shaping curriculum and offering real-world experiences that ignite curiosity and inspiration. Learn more about Fluor's commitment to communities like Greenville. Links: CTE Innovation Center Roper Mountain Science Center _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

In this episode of Science of Reading Leadership, our hosts Dr. Christy Lamb and Terri K. Hunt, M.Ed., sit down with Jeff McCoy, the associate superintendent for academics at Greenville County Schools, to discuss the evolution of literacy in South Carolina, and the role of the science of reading in accelerating reading achievement. Jeff shares his insights on the journey of transitioning from the balanced literacy model to emphasizing the science of reading, the critical role of family involvement in the literacy journey, the impact of LETRS training on teachers and administrators, and the district's strategic approach to literacy development. Jeff's emphasis on patience and flexibility as key leadership actions makes this conversation an insightful and valuable resource for educators and district leaders. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and practical strategies for transforming literacy instruction.Timestamps00:00 Transition from classroom to edtech; innovative role.05:10 Addressed literacy challenges through honesty and phonics recognition.08:56 Emphasizing the science of reading in the literacy framework.12:38 Teachers feel more equipped to diagnose reading.14:11 Teachers receive instructional feedback, enhancing reading instruction.18:33 Engaging parents in summer and school support.21:25 The Support system emphasizes all 3 tiers. Intervention expansion.23:34 Encourage patience and flexibility in teacher development.Connect with Jeff McCoyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmccoygcs/Website: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/

Charlie Talks To Representative Adam Morgan, SC Freedom Caucus Chairman About The Growing Issue Of DEI In Greenville County Schools https://www.audacy.com/989word The Charlie James Show   Listen on Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3MXOvGP Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-charlie-james-show-podcast/id1547262821   Follow us on Social Media Join our Live Stream Weekdays - 3pm to 7pm   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/989word Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2031096 X: https://twitter.com/989word Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/989word/   "Red Meat, Greenville." 01/30/24

Today we interview three Greenville County student body presidents, exploring their perspectives on school pride, leadership, and community impact. These leaders from Greenville Senior High Academy, Carolina High, and Eastside High School share insights on their diverse schools, mental health, and community engagement in shaping a student's journey. Discover how these students are not just future leaders, but influential voices in today's educational landscape. Links: Launch Greenville Internship Program _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.

In this special AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Concordia University Irvine, we traveled to Greenville, South Carolina to spotlight former NIAAA President, 2022 NFHS Citation Award Winner, and District Athletic Director of Greenville County Schools, Darryl Nance, CMAA. This unique spotlight will take you into his office, schools, and home to share lessons on creating seasons of significance for every student in the athletic department.In this episode, we covered the following topics: Games+ concept, district-wide academic challenge, how to implement Strength Finder into your day-to-day, hiring pitfalls ADs fall into and how to avoid, lessons learned from building projects worth $40 million, how I failed at home and how I fixed it, what a parent practice can do for your teams and leaving a legacy of love.Support the show

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Tax Payers in Greenville Countyhttps://www.audacy.com/989word The Charlie James Show Listen on Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3MXOvGP Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-charlie-james-show-podcast/id1547262821 Follow us on Social Media Join our Live Stream Weekdays - 3pm to 7pm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/989word Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2031096 X: https://twitter.com/989word Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/989word/ "Red Meat, Greenville." 09/26/23

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In this episode, we hear from Dr. Burke Royster, the Superintendent of Greenville County Schools, who discusses the district's milestones and what's ahead. The numbers speak volumes: 25,000 hours of college credit and $183 million in scholarship offers to the most recent graduating class for which data is available. Dr. Royster gives us a sneak peek into the new CTE Innovation Center, designed to prime students for cutting-edge sectors like aerospace and engineering, and he discusses challenges with the county's significant growth. How does Greenville manage surging student numbers and ensure the best educators are on board? Tune in to hear how South Carolina's largest school district crafts its success story. Burke Royster Bio Catherine Schumacher Bio _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Email us: contact@simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org

Join us as we explore the complex process of strategic planning for Greenville County Schools with Teri Brinkman, who is leading the effort. Teri highlights the importance of strategic planning in maintaining focus on student achievement and success. She walks us through the data collection phase, community input sessions, and the role of stakeholders in shaping the district's future. This episode is a valuable resource for parents, students, and community members interested in the future of education in Greenville County. Your input matters, and Teri shares how you can participate in this process. Press play to learn more about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into shaping our schools. _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Email us: contact@simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org

Tara and Lee talk about how Tara is thinking about pulling her kids out of Greenville County Schools.

Tara and Lee talk about how Tara is thinking about pulling her kids out of Greenville County Schools.

In this episode, we sit down with Joe Urban, the Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Greenville County Schools. Learn about the revolutionary food service program at Greenville County Schools, serving an astonishing 85,000 meals a day to students. We explore the challenges and triumphs of implementing a healthier and more nutritious menu, breaking down the regulations and costs associated with serving students from different financial backgrounds. Joe shares how they achieved this feat, from investing in training their staff to becoming an advocate for change in the community. We also discuss the origins of the program and the remarkable impact it has had on Greenville County. School Food Rocks (SFR) Website: https://schoolfoodrocks.com/ SFR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolfoodrocks SFR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolFoodRocks/ SFR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-urban-6b02542b SFR Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/schoolfoodrocks SFR Podcast: https://schoolfoodrocks.com/podcast-episodes-1 _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Email us: contact@simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org

In this episode, Sujani sits down with Shaniece Criss, an associate professor at Furman university and community leader. They discuss how Shaniece's passion for media and performance led her to public health and how to incorporate your own interests in order to create a job that is fulfilling for you.You'll LearnShaniece's three spheres of influence and how they have affected her career How Shaniece found her way into public health through an interest in media and performanceShaniece's experience going into an MPH straight from an undergraduate degree and the differences she saw between those who had previous work experience in the health fieldWhat made Shaniece decide to pursue further education after her MPHWhat the “golden handcuffs” are and how to take and incorporate aspects of certain professions/interests that bring you happiness to create your own perfect career What made Shaniece interested in academia and where she hopes to progress to in the futureThe importance of being involved in boards and councils and how that can further public health in your communityHow you can start to get involved in various boards and organizationsWhat a day in the life of an associate professor looks likeToday's GuestDr. Shaniece Criss is a multifaceted, enthusiastic leader who works in the areas of higher education, research, government, and health media. In academia, she is an Associate Professor in the Health Sciences Department at Furman University and a community-engaged qualitative researcher addressing health equity and health communication. As a founding member of the Big Data for Health Equity Research Collaborative, she works with university researchers from across the U.S. to investigate how societal issues impact health. At Furman, she partners with the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health and serves as a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.Dr. Criss is an elected official on Travelers Rest City Council and serves on the board of directors for Prisma Health and South Carolina Hospital Association. She also serves as a community advisor for the Jolley Foundation and Greenville County Schools. Most recently, she created the Dr. Shaniece Instagram account to educate others about public health. For her professional and community endeavors, she was recognized as one of eleven leaders from across the state with the “Women Vision SC” Award from ETV. In addition, she was named a “ChangeMaker” by Multiplying Good, inducted into the Greenville County Schools Hall of Fame, and received the UNCF Mayors' Ball Community Award. With a passion to implement effective interventions and policies, she earned her doctorate from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where she was awarded a Presidential Public Service Fellowship. She has a Master of Public Health from Emory University and an undergraduate degree in communication from Oglethorpe University. As a public health practitioner, Dr. Criss served as producer and host for a national television show for the Ministry of Health in Guyana during her Peace Corps service. She also held positions at ICF International, Centers for Disease Control, and CNN.ResourcesFollow Shaniece on Instagram Learn more about the Peace CorpsLearn more about LiveWell GreenvilleSupport the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.

In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Darryl Nance, Director of Athletics at Greenville County Schools in South Carolina.In this episode, we covered the following topics: creating equity in an inequitable environment, tools to justify your decisions, and establishing your ethical threshold.Support the show

Meet Jeff Cochran, Brittany Hilbert, and Steven Watterson, candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees for Area 28. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Jeff Cochran: cochran4education.com Brittany Hilbert: https://brittany4schoolboard.com/  Steven Watterson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-watterson-0b08b821/  Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov Transcript: https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/area-28-meet-your-candidates-for-greenville-county-schools-board-of-trustees/  _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

Meet Amanda Brett, Stephanie Leonard, and Roger Meek, candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees for Area 26. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Amanda Brett: https://amandaforgreenvilleschools.medium.com/  Stephanie Leonard: https://stephleonard.com/  Roger Meek: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/About/main.asp?titleid=bdmeek  Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov Transcript: https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/area-26-meet-your-candidates-for-greenville-county-schools-board-of-trustees/  _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

Meet Dr. Gene Beckner and Anne Pressley, candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees for Area 24. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Dr. Gene Beckner: https://beckner4education.com/  Anne Pressley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-pressley-ph-d-a2414a106/  Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov Transcript: https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/area-24-meet-your-candidates-for-greenville-county-schools-board-of-trustees/  _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

Meet Lura Godfrey and Lynda Leventis-Wells, candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees for Area 22. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Lura Godfrey: https://lura4education.com/  Lynda Leventis-Wells: https://lyndaforeducation.com/  Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov Transcript: https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/area-22-meet-your-candidates-for-greenville-county-schools-board-of-trustees/  _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

Meet Chuck Saylors and Tim Schuyler, candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees for Area 20. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Chuck Saylors: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/About/main.asp?titleid=bdsaylors  Tim Schuyler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-schuyler-7737055/  Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov Transcript: https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/area-20-meet-your-candidates-for-greenville-county-schools-board-of-trustees/ _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

Meet Ann Marie Middleton and Patrick Suddeth, candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees for Area 18. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. Ann Marie Middleton: https://www.facebook.com/annmariemiddleton70  Patrick Suddeth: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/About/main.asp?titleid=bdsudduth  Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov Simple Civics: https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Kognity.The webinar recording can be accessed here.How do we prepare high school students who are graduating today for successful careers tomorrow? Listen to this edWeb podcast with Jeff McCoy, Associate Superintendent of Academics for Greenville County Schools in South Carolina, as he answers questions about how student agency provides high school students with the opportunities to take ownership in their learning journeys. Jeff provides examples that demonstrate how giving high school students more control will better prepare students for life and their careers after high school. This edWeb podcast is of interest to high school teachers, school and district leaders, education technology leaders, science curriculum directors, and science lead teachers.Kognity for NGSS All-in-one platform delivering flexible, interactive and equitable learning and teaching solutions

Tara and Lee talk about Greenville County Schools asking for your kids pronouns.

Tara and Lee talk about Greenville County Schools asking for your kids pronouns.

Parents, caregivers, and others who volunteer in schools are a vital part of student success. But if you're a new school parent, it can be intimidating to get involved. Quentoria Jones is a mom of four in Greenville County Schools who overcame her nervousness and has become a core member of the school community. She talks with Catherine Schumacher, President and CEO of Public Education Partners, about why it's important for caregivers to get involved, how schools and current volunteers can make it easier, and how it helps for parents and teachers to be on the same team for the good of all students. _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company.

Tara and Lee talk about how today is the first day of school for Greenville County Schools.

Tara and Lee talk about how today is the first day of school for Greenville County Schools. Tara talks about how we pretend the Washington Post is a reliable news outlet despite getting most storylines wrong.

Greenville County Schools is by far the largest school district in South Carolina, and the 46th largest in the country. With the start of the new school year upon us, we will hear what goes into running such a large and dynamic district, from food service and transportation to academics, to safety. To do that, we invited Catherine Schumacher with Public Education Partners to interview Phillip Davie, the new Greenville County Schools Deputy Superintendent, who served as Associate Superintendent for Operations at Greenville County Schools for the last three years. Connect with Catherine Schumacher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-schumacher-b938407/  _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company.

It's almost back to school time at Greenville County Schools, which is by far the largest school district in South Carolina, and one of the largest in the entire country, with 77,000 students, 6,000 teachers, and thousands of additional employees. Today, you'll hear from Julie Horton, Director of Governmental Relations for Greenville County Schools, as she discusses the role of the South Carolina General Assembly, the State Superintendent of Education, and other policymakers shaping what happens in our classrooms. She shares how you can learn more and ensure your voice is heard when decisions are made. She's interviewed by Catherine Schumacher, President and CEO of Public Education Partners. Connect with Julie Horton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-horton-75632113/ Connect with Catherine Schumacher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-schumacher-b938407/  _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company.

Demond Criss joins us for an ETG Session where he discusses his transition into the Program Director of an elementary school in Greenville County.  Demond's 17+ years in education has prepared him for the responsibilities as a leader, husband, and father. He discusses his early influences and the impact he can have by offering his perspective as an African American male in education.  Demond is active in his community and looking to develop strong relationships between the school and community. Key points from this ETG Session: 1. Even though you may be qualified for a position or role, there has to be a fit within an organization.  2. Be a team player first in order to achieve individual success 3. Encourage growth in children by implementing the 3 E's (Education, Experience, Exposure)  Connecting with Demond and valuable links -Email: dcriss@greenville.k12.sc.us  -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demond-criss-9a359421 -Reconcile Community Church https://www.reconcilecc.org/.    

In hour 2, Vince talks about the Greenville County Schools budget. 

Episode # 53:….Darryl Nance, Director of Athletics, Greenville County Schools, Greenville, SCToday's conversation is a great one as we sit down with Darryl Nance, a CMAA who serves as the Director of Athletics for the Greenville County School System in Greenville South Carolina. A true believer in the power of betting on one's self. Darryl touches on some great topics today including his innovative way to navigate the age-old question of playing time that you will want to hear. Let's settle in and get to know Mr. Darryl Nance. 0:56- Introduction9:14- Handling Playing Time Issues as a Coach & AD22:36- Advice for the AD who feels ‘Lonely at the Top'29:24- Strategies to Deliver Unpopular News  Athletic Administrators Support System FACEBOOK GROUP mentioned in this episode.40:38- Teaching Life Lessons to Students from the District AD Role47:54- Being a ‘Guide Dog' & not a ‘Guard Dog'52:10- Importance of Being an Active Athletic Administrator56:32-2 Minute DrillSocial Media Connections: Twitter:   @CoachNance1About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics.  These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.          We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests.  Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it.  Thank you for listening.  And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.           Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)  

Derek Lewis is executive director of Greenville First Steps, and he is also a member of Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees, representing district 24. Derek shares how he became interested in serving on the school board, the role of the board, and how interconnected the roles of local governments are (it's all about growth!). He's interviewed by GP McLeer, another nonprofit leader (executive director of SC Arts Alliance) and elected official (Mayor of Fountain Inn). _ _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company.

GP McLeer is executive director of the South Carolina Arts Alliance, and he is also the youngest person to serve as Mayor of Fountain Inn. GP shares why he ran for office, what he's excited about in Fountain Inn, and why he believes local government is important. He's interviewed by Derek Lewis, another nonprofit leader (executive director of Greenville First Steps) and elected official (Greenville County Schools board of trustees). _ Produced by The Greenville Podcast Company.

Welcome to another episode of School PR Drive Time, a podcast produced by NCSPRA about driving the narrative forward for public education through the work of school PR professionals. In this episode, we had a great conversation about making the transition from TV news to School PR. Tim Waller spent several decades in television and made the transition to School PR about two years ago. We discussed what that transition has been like, how the experience helps him at his new job, and advice for improving media relations in your district. This episode is brought to you, in part, by our sponsor: ThoughtExchange Music: "Hip Jazz," www.bensound.com, all other content © 2021, NCSPRA

Joe Urban, Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Greenville County Schools joins the show to share how he and his team are changing the way school food is viewed. Shout out to Literal App for sponsoring this episode! Want to learn more about Literal? Go HERE to see how this stunning new ed tech tool can engage your readers. Want a free educator trial?!? Go to literalapp.com and enter promo code Teach. Thank you to Literal for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to follow them on Twitter for more info! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-barkes/message

Rhonda Rhodes is a National Distinguished Principal with Greenville County Schools in South Carolina. An experienced principal, she is in her first year at the Rudolph Gordon School in Simpsonville. RGS is a K-8 STEAM focused school. Dr. Rhodes works with four assistant principals, who are all relatively new to administration.  What are you celebrating: “As much as conflict and static is going on in our outside world I find peace just walking into classrooms and seeing teaching and hearing going on in just a normal environment.” How does the AP navigate sharing opinions but not being pushy: “Getting to know each other as individuals has been really important… I gathered insight [from teachers] and then we [admin] began having conversations. I cautioned them that each year is a new year.” “We did instructional look-fors and walkthroughs as a team.” “We assembled all that data (from asking teachers] compiled those and then created our priorities as an administrative team.” “I needed to understand their goals… an important part of the principalship is to build leaders” “We don't want to be the Assistant principal for busses, or the kindergarten first grade, or 7th-8th grade assistant principal… we are one school and the reality is…  when they take their next step, they are going to be the principal of a school, not a grade level or a task.” Advice for APs who want to grow their instructional leadership: “In our team meetings we have an operational side and an instructional side, and we begin with the instructional side... We can fulfill tasks, but we need to talk about the bigger things – instruction and teaching and learning for our students.” How APs can ask for opportunities to work on instructional leadership: “You say, ‘what are your expectations for me?' and then you share, ‘hey my career goals are this, how can you help me get there? What can I do to grow professionally? It benefits the school but also will gives me the experience to grow to the next level.” Tips for AP mistakes to not make: “Don't put tasks over people and don't put tasks over goals.” and “We always need to move forward. If we are taking a road trip, do we use our rearview mirror or do we use our windshield? …Anyone can get bogged down in how we did things here... Every school year, whether it is a new principal or not, brings new and unique challenges.” What are the signs that a new AP could be a great principal? “Being able to recognize good teaching and strategies. Knowing data - how does it match the teaching strategies that we see taking place, but also, I see those people with great communication skills, being able to relate to people, getting to know people and solve problems with people, not forthem. When you can bring them alongside you instead of to or for someone, we are growing people… being visible working with teachers and families and having that two-way communication.” Masks: “Modeling and leading by example. Being transparent. Not getting involved in the political side, just understanding the policies and procedures… Being mindful of what we can control… You have to know that policy, its not optional… show compassion for everyone.” “I used to be pretty fast in my decision making… but I have seen it is better to bring people alongside you because we aren't going to cram anything down anybody's throats. You have to be slow, intentional, and purposeful with all your decisions. One person doesn't have to be “the” leader… how fun is it to create solutions and opportunities… as a team” “Hold onto your why, this storm shall pass. Have your battle buddies with you.” FB“What a great question for an assistant principal to ask: ‘I want to grow, how can I grow in ways that will support you?'”  “We can make a quick decision but then we will struggle with implementation because others weren't a part of that [decision], but if we take time on a shared decision, that actually speeds things up.”

Episode #11: Jeff McCoy, Associate Superintendent, Greenville County Schools In today's episode, Todd sat down with Jeff McCoy, the Associate Superintendent for Academics of Greenville County Schools. Jeff McCoy started his career in Greenville County schools at Greer Middle School in 2000. He also served in the role of International Baccalaureate Coordinator at Greer Middle school until moving to the Central Office as an Instructional Technology Specialist. He has served various roles in the district including Distance Learning Coordinator, Director of Instructional Technology, and Director of Academic Innovation and Technology. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and his Master's Degree in Education Technology with a focus on leadership. Learn more about Jeff McCoy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmccoygcs/ Stay updated on Jeff's work via Twitter @jmccoygcs

Learning loss is a common and traditional term, but how can learning be lost if it were never found? That is the situation with remote learning during the pandemic. Teachers worked hard and students work hard, but some standards may not have yet been met, hence the term from the DOE, unfinished learning. Many schools are leveraging summer school as a solution to address this issue, but what are other solutions that schools are implementing? In our podcast, we talk to Jeff McCoy and Darcy Krause about the plans their districts are making to close learning gaps. Jeff and Darcy discuss specific ideas and the action steps their districts are taking to close learning gaps. Jeff McCoy is the Associate Superintendent of Academics for Greenville County Schools. Greenville County Schools is the largest district in South Carolina and the 44th largest in the nation with 77,000 students in attendance. Jeff oversees the Offices of Academic Support, Academic Innovation and Technology, Accountability and Quality Assurance, Career and Technical Education and Early Childhood Education. Prior to assuming the Associate Superintendent role, Jeff held various district leadership positions and is proud to be starting his 21st year with Greenville County Schools. Jeff is active both state and nationally on multiple advisory boards including the National K12 Congress Advisory Board, National School Transformation Conference Advisory Board, National Chief Academic Officers Working Group and serves on the Board of Directors for the Upstate Children's Museum. He and three of his colleagues recently published a series Blueprints on Personalized Learning, Cybersecurity and The Marriage of Information Technology and Academics. He presents frequently around the country on the topics of personalized learning, innovation in education and systems level change and support. Darcy Kraus I has served of the educational community for 35 years as a elementary and secondary teacher, learning coach, consulting teacher, principal, and now as the Elementary Director of Lawrence Public Schools. Darcy is known for her positive support of all educators and ability to bring out the best in educational leaders. Darcy is currently leading the district's summer school program in addition to her many other duties as a district director..

Episode #150 takes us to South Carolina for the first time and a visit with the GREAT Darryl Nance, CMAA. Darryl has a National reputation as a Master Athletic Administrator who is always on the cutting edge of research. Darryl is also the creator of the NIAAA's Cohort program which is now in it's third year of mentoring Athletic Directors in a dynamic and creative setting. Sit back and listen to one of the BEST on this episode of The Educational AD Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/educational-ad-podcast/message

Melissa Fossett My name is Melissa Fossett and I have loved education from a young age. I was a diligent student and have always had a love for books and stories, adventure, and new ideas and figuring out concepts. I love kids and desire to be a positive influence and make a difference in their lives. My journey to becoming a personal tutor was bred out of years of homeschooling my own 2 children. I have 2 boys with completely opposite personalities. Watching them both learn and succeed with the right tools according to their individual personalities, birthed a passion in me to want to help every child I can succeed in the same way. I also worked for Greenville County Schools for approximately 3 years. When Covid-19 hit and changed the landscape of the public school system, I launched my tutoring business anticipating that there would be a great need for children as they navigated the challenges associated with all of these changes. I have a degree in Elementary Education from North Greenville University. I am qualified to teach children in grades K - 6th. I specialize in creating an individualized and personalized plan for students based primarily on their particular learning style. I would love the opportunity to chat and see if I can be of assistance to your student(s). You can connect with me on my Facebook page- Creative Minds Tutoring, LLC or my website: https://creativeminds-tutoring.com/. (864) 905-2052 melissa@creativeminds-tutoring.com

TJ wears a few different hats, but at his core he's a social worker and an advocate for students and teachers. Full time he serves as the Trauma Informed Specialist for Greenville County Schools in Greeenville, SC. He also owns TJ Rumler Consulting, where he provides training and coaching services to educators and entrepreneurs, as well as individual psychotherapy. His personal passions are chasing great concerts and collecting passport stamps, and his motto is "life is short...buy the tickets."

About TJ Rumler, MSW, LISW-CP, CCTP No sane person chooses the field of social work—there’s always pain behind the passion for the profession. TJ Rumler grew up in West Greenville, SC, seeing first-hand the impacts of poverty, addiction, and racism in his community. Two weeks after 9/11, he enlisted in the US Army. Deploying to Iraq allowed TJ to experience how difficult combat is on soldiers and their families, as well as many failures along the military’s journey towards successful treatment of PTSD. With encouragement from friends and family, TJ left a successful sales career and went back to complete a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Since entering the social work field, he has served fellow Veterans with the Department of Veterans Affairs, individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, individuals with HIV/AIDS, children with behavioral and mental health struggles at PRISMA Health, and currently serves the students and families of Greenville County through his role as Trauma Informed Social Worker with Greenville County Schools. He also owns a Trauma Informed Consulting Firm through which he provides telehealth psychotherapy, as well as customized trainings for various organizations and schools. TJ also serves on the Board of Directors for Pendleton Place and holds the position of Education Team Vice Chair for the Hispanic Alliance. When his social work cape is in the closet, TJ enjoys traveling, writing, cycling, yoga, and chasing concerts. He believes in the saying, “life is short—buy the tickets.” Show Highlights Teacher self-care The impact of COVID and self-care Reducing anxiety during these times Developing personal routines Zoom protocols and etiquette Deep work and creating an end of day checklist Procrastination and self-care How school leaders can support teachers with their self-care Tap In and Tap Out Connect with TJ TEDx Greenville talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0__TbZ89N_w tj@tjrumler.com www.tjrumler.com Connect with me on Twitter @sheldoneakins Inquire about the Leading Equity Center’s “Annihilating Racial Injustice in Schools” training

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Burke Royster. Dr Royster is the superintendent of Greenville County Schools. The Coronavirus created many challenges this school year and Dr. Royster was in the middle of all the decisions. He took time out of his packed schedule to share some of his story and philosophy. Enjoy!

Greenville County Schools looking to allow students back in classrooms 4 to 5 days a week; Virtual learning options are great and have changed the way students learn and teachers teach; Cops quitting Minneapolis PD after being thrown under the bus and defunded by liberal city management based on the George Floyd lie

I've heard you never know the strength of a woman, much like a tea bag, until she's in hot water? In the case of public education, I'd say the "hot water" is a pandemic. And here we are, making tea. (Go with me here.)Today Catherine Schumacher, a parent of two Greenville County Schools students and CEO of Public Education Partners, discusses why public education matters regardless of whether you are homeschooling, sending your children to private school, or don't have children yourself. She offers insight into how equity yields achievement, that there are no "bad kids," and what makes a system as large as this work smoothly.Through a lens of hope, Catherine reminds us that when the stakes are high, even a big ship can change course quickly. She shares how we can support teachers without creepily learning each of their addresses for a nationwide sweet tea porch drop, and warns why Facebook's comments section isn't the place to become more informed about policy - or anything else.So pop in your ear buds, take off your mask and listen for references to Harry and Meghan (obviously), breakfast food and the Smith E-Learning Academy dress code ("just dress"). Then come back to chat with us next week!To learn more, visit pepgc.org or find @pepgreenville on social media.

This AD Insider Podcast takes you inside our brand new show called the Thursday 30. This first episode of the show contains a 30-minute sit down with District Athletic Director, Darryl Nance of Greenville County Schools. The conversation covers current issues Athletic Directors around the country are dealing with and how our featured guest has been handling these issues at his schools.Topics covered in the show were:Athlete ActivismPositive COVID Test ProceduresCOVID Impact on BudgetsThis discussion is open to anyone interested in learning how Athletic Directors around the country are adapting to the constant changes in the high school athletics landscape.Support the show (https://coachesinsider.com/sign-up/)

Greenville County Schools will contact trace students who test positive for COVID-19; Why Goodyear’s ban on conservative political sentiments is dangerous; Trump is the only one in the Republican Party fighting for America; Texas Tech study shows lockdowns don’t work to stop spread of coronavirus

Greenville County Schools will contact trace students who test positive for COVID-19; DNC speakers advocate completely abolishing police and prisons; Obama’s DNC speech bitterly rails against Trump for doing what Obama couldn’t accomplish economically; Completely tone-deaf DNC sends Elizabeth Warren to speak to Native American caucus on Native American issues

DNC Convention seems like a parody of itself; Completely tone-deaf DNC sends Elizabeth Warren to speak to Native American caucus on Native American issues; Greenville County Schools will contact trace students who test positive for COVID-19; Obama’s DNC speech bitterly rails against Trump for doing what Obama couldn’t accomplish economically

Greenville County Schools return-to-school policies increasingly confusing; Blue city leaders like Lori Lightfoot and Ted Wheeler about face their stance on violent protests from support to condemnation; CNN’s Brian Stelter looks ridiculous claiming media bias against Joe Biden; Coronavirus less likely to kill people under 70 than the flu

Liberal mob violence getting worse in blue cities as 11-year-old girl beaten in the streets of New York; Biden might choose Susan Rice as VP candidate to prevent her prosecution for illegal spying on Trump campaign; Greenville County Schools return-to-school policies increasingly confusing;

At this time last year, parents and students were picking up fresh packs of pencils and notebooks, starting up fall sports practices and gearing up for another first day of school in August. But in 2020, the traditional back-to-school period has become a ticking clock on major decisions facing school boards, teachers and parents about how and when to bring students back to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic. The already contentious debate intensified last week when Gov. Henry McMaster gave a press conference announcing that he wanted to see all public schools in the state offer in-person classes five days a week this fall. Criticism was swift. South Carolina's largest school district, Greenville County Schools, pushed back almost immediately, and the state's top education official, Molly Spearman, chose not to attend the press conference and instead put out a statement objecting to McMaster's request. Most agree that students learn better in a classroom than they can online. What isn't agreed upon is when it's safe to make that transition. We turned to education reporter Jenna Schiferl and projects reporter Avery Wilks for some insight on what parents, politicians, schools officials and educators are thinking. We discussed how school districts are responding to the governor's call to reopen, what classrooms might look like this fall and why so many parents in South Carolina are feeling frustrated. 

New York Times makes up story about White House ignoring Russian bounties on American troops; Liberal companies threaten to boycott Facebook unless it silences conservatives; Greenville County Schools issue survey on limited options for parents to send their kids back to school; Target bullied into not calling police during protest; Minneapolis city council using taxpayer funds for private security after criticizing police department

Interview with SC Attorney General Alan Wilson – The constitutionality of the Heritage Act which defends statues and monuments; Black people are worried most about defunding the police; Only pay attention to polls of likely voters; Greenville County Schools rolls out virtual classroom plan

Increased COVID-19 testing and cases; CDC admits only 7% of COVID-19 deaths were caused by COVID-19 alone; Federal court has confirmed that DOJ and FBI hid evidence exonerating Flynn; Greenville County Schools rolls out virtual classroom plan

What it takes to keep churches from burning and statues from falling in America today; Republicans haven’t earned retaking the House because they won’t back Trump; Democrats holding up police reform bill and using BLM for political purposes; Greenville County Schools rolls out virtual classroom plan; Liberals ignore Biden’s racist and segregationist past while tearing down Confederate statues

Greenville County Schools reverses claim that distance learning won’t be part of new school year; Antifa’s forcible ouster of police from ‘CHAZ’ in Seattle is a textbook example of the 2nd Amendment’s necessity as well as a portrayal of the Left’s hypocrisy on guns; Seattle mayor reminiscent of Baghdad Bob in her denial of the CHAZ situation

Chef Joe Urban joins the podcast to talk about his role as the Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Greenville County Schools - one of the largest school districts in the state of South Carolina.

Teacher and keen podcaster Amy Bowlin of The Afterword Podcast chats to Elliot, from Greer in South Carolina USA. Amy talks about working with the students through the pandemic, what the Doc’s Generation are, and how this is a great opportunity for everybody to catch up and make a difference in their education and personal development. Learn what new terminologies are coming out of this such as Coronatudes and where its come from. Amy’s also explains how everyday is a new day and how to focus on the positive and keep a routine. This is a Compelling New Series where your host Elliot chats to people from not just in Essex, surrounding areas and the UK, but Worldwide too! All about how the recent disruption to all of our lives, has changed how they live and work. How they are dealing with it and what ideas, advice and support they have for everybody in life and business right now

Emilie Blanchard isn't your average wellness influencer; she's an entrepreneur, a creative mind most at home in the kitchen, and a genuinely good-hearted soul devoted to helping others feel as fantastic as they can.Through Tasty as Fit, Emilie has been sharing plant-based recipes far and wide on Instagram for years; more recently, she has opened a storefront to feed her hometown the unprocessed foods and unrivaled flavors that are her signature. In today's episode, we talk about her plant-based lifestyle, how to find a way of eating that serves you, why our words matter when we talk about wellness, how to incorporate new habits into our diets, and a host of practical tips to listener-submitted questions. You can find out more about Emilie and her storefront at tastyasfit.com or at @tastyasfit on Instagram. As promised, she shared that her favorite daily hair products are from Act and Acre or Oribe. And she swears that thick, gorgeous mane is from eating her greens; I've never been so motivated to fill my plate with a rainbow!This week's sponsor is Magical Momdom, a busy boxes company founded by a Greenville County Schools speech pathologist and mother of three. Each box contains homemade, non-toxic play dough, themed manipulatives (think mermaids, pirates, gingerbread houses, or tigers with footballs and trophies) and expert insight for creative ways to play.Podcast listeners can save 10% off any orders at magicalmomdom.com with the code "butnotallatonce." The mini-boxes are a perfect, battery-free (and therefore flashing-light and loud-noise-free, so no parents will hate you) birthday gift for little friends, and Magical Momdom's larger signature box kept my three younger children happily occupied for hours. Find @magicalmomdom on Instagram to see more. As always, your feedback means the world! You can find us at @butnotallatonce on Instagram or Facebook, or send an email to butnotallatonce@gmail.com.

The AASA LARGE COUNTYWIDE & SUBURBAN DISTRICT CONSORTIUM : The Consortium met earlier this month, a gathering hosted by Greenville County Schools in Greenville, S.C. ! Our AASA guests today are : Burke Royster / Superintendent, Greenville County Schools,  Ember Conley / Superintendent, Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, Ariz. , Jack Smith / Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Md

The AASA LARGE COUNTYWIDE & SUBURBAN DISTRICT CONSORTIUM : The Consortium met earlier this month, a gathering hosted by Greenville County Schools in Greenville, S.C. ! Our AASA guests today are : Burke Royster / Superintendent, Greenville County Schools,  Ember Conley / Superintendent, Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, Ariz. , Jack Smith / Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Md

TJ Rumler is a social worker and trauma-informed specialist for Greenville County Schools. His TED Talk, "What Are We Doing About School Suspensions" has been viewed over 5,000 times. In this episode, TJ shares his thoughts on trauma-informed practices and restorative justice. If you are interested in connecting and collaborating with Kara, you can e-mail him at tjrumler@gmail.com. TJ's Book Recommendations The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/todd-scholl0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/todd-scholl0/support

Greenville County Schools and other local districts are on a mission to reinvent school lunches. Farmer Steve Whitmire and Joe Urban, the district’s food and nutrition services director, talk about adding local Brasstown Beef to the school’s cafeteria trays.