Podcasts about Guilford County Schools

Mo Green's Vision for North Carolina's Education System This week, the Holler hangs out with Mo Green, candidate for North Carolina's state superintendent of public instruction! Our next state superintendent will oversee a school system serving nearly 1.5 million students and a budget in the tens of billions. For these reasons alone, it's one of the most important races on our ballot this year. A former superintendent of Guilford County Schools and NC public school parent, Mo shares his journey from local leadership to statewide advocacy and his vision for fostering both academic success and character development in our public school classrooms. We also get a fun glimpse into Mo's personal side, learning about his favorite road trip jams and how he snacks when those campaign trail munchies hit. Learn more about Mo at https://www.mogreenfornc.com/ Want bonus episodes and Holler swag? Become a Friend of the Holler at www.patreon.com/thehometownholler. As a Patreon supporter, you help us build a better North Carolina, one conversation at a time. Connect with the Holler on social media @thehometownholler or by visiting our website www.thehometownholler.com. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:28 Casual Conversation and Bee Sting Story 03:03 Introducing Mo Green 04:18 Mo Green's Background and Vision 10:21 Challenges in Public Education 13:56 Contrasting Visions for Public Education 23:48 Addressing Concerns and Building Trust 26:52 Funding Challenges and Advocacy 32:51 Role and Structure of the State Board of Education 38:27 Balancing Job Preparation and Character Development 43:26 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Remarks

Rolanda Baldwin - UnboundEd: Helping Students Learn Math. This is episode 705 of Teaching Learning Leading K12. Rolanda Baldwin has worked in mathematics education for nearly 2 decades as a middle and high school math teacher, a math instructional coach, and a math curriculum coordinator at Guilford County Schools in North Carolina. She began her career at UnboundEd as a math specialist before transitioning to the math director role. As Vice President of Mathematics, Rolanda coordinates development across all UnboundEd math programs. Rolanda also contributes to organizational strategy, cross-functional workstreams, and external partnerships. She is passionate about everyone being a “math person” and is committed to influencing the systems and structures to support educators in providing grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful math instruction. Our focus is UnboundEd and working with students and mathematics. Great conversation! So much to learn! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Thanks so much! Connect & Learn More: https://unbounded.org/ rolanda.baldwin@unbounded.org https://x.com/roknowsmath https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolanda-baldwin-544bb8b Length - 30:08

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!The Square Pizza Pod welcomes back a guest who last appeared on July 17, 2020, Mo Green. Mo served as the executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation from 2016-2023. Prior to ZSR, Mo served more than seven years as superintendent of Guilford County Schools – the third largest district in North Carolina. He is now running for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction.In this episode:Reasons for running for the position of NC Superintendent of Public InstructionCurrent state of North Carolina's public schoolsSevere underfunding (ranking 48th, 49th, and 46th in various metrics)Increased funding for vouchers that divert resources from public educationHis new vision that reveres public educators, enhances parent and community engagement, and addresses systemic challenges like teacher pay and working conditionsLegal issues affecting education policy in NCPersonal motivationsSupport the Show.

Stephanie Allen does God's work.  A career educator for more than two decades, Ms. Allen currently teaches high school in Guilford County Schools in Greensboro, North Carolina, the third largest school district in North Carolina. She was recognized as a Teacher of the Year in 2019 and 2024–a recognition she's earned. This episode features the front-line experiences of a classroom teacher, centers stories about under-supported students, and describes necessary steps to dismantle the social hierarchy that relegates Black students to the lowest rungs of every quality of life indicator ladder.

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply –  The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Guilford County Schools and a medical provider for giving a 14-year old a COVID shot without parental consent. Also, Vice President Kamala Harris lies about women's NCAA basketball brackets. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  Please note: Google Podcasts are merging into YouTube Music. See details here.Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Released July of 2022 - a discussion with retired teacher Beverly Gibson, and how she trained with the best to usher the moon rock program in to Guilford County Schools from the 1980s to 1990s.   The Triad Podcast Network is presented by The Ginther Group Real Estate, The Sharpe Mortgage Team, and Three Magnolias Financial AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie's daughter got a note in her bookbag that her teacher was being let go without any warning. And now her daughter is being separated from her classmates, and she has to be assigned to a new teacher... Katie is NOT happy to say the least!

Katie's daughter got a note in her bookbag that her teacher was being let go without any warning. And now her daughter is being separated from her classmates, and she has to be assigned to a new teacher... Katie is NOT happy to say the least!

Struggling to produce a play on a budget? Let Adrian Quarles, an experienced and resourceful playwright, poet, and formerly homeless individual show you how it's done! In this inspiring podcast conversation with Tiffany Grant, Adrian provides invaluable tips for getting your theatrical production off the ground without breaking the bank. Learn how to identify your target audience, get liability insurance, save money for financing the play, make a budget list, and book venues through Google and word of mouth – all while staying within your resources. Tune in now to find out more about Adrian's experience with producing plays during the pandemic and gain insight into his philosophy of having a 'thrift store mentality!' About Our Guest Adrian Dion Quarles is an Artist of multiple platforms from Shelby, NC. He has acted in 38 plays, including TIME which he wrote, produced, directed, and acted in September 2019. He has also released three hip-hop mixtapes and is an educator for Guilford County Schools. He's currently the host and creator of ADQ'S RENAISSANCE podcast, in which he aims to connect all black artists of all platforms. Connect with Adrian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdrianDionQuarles Resources & Links Visit our website: https://moneytalkwitht.com Previous episode: Overcoming Homelessness & Mental Health with Adrian Quarles  

The Groundwater Institute helps people make sense of our society is organized by race - and how that organization causes racial inequity.On the premiere of LIMINAL, Dar Vanderbeck is in conversation with the Groundwater team on their analysis and how they work with leaders to propel their anti-racism journeys. Who you'll hear from:Deena Hayes-Greene is a partner at Impactive and the founder and Managing Director of the Racial Equity Institute. Deena is nationally renowned as a trainer and institutional leader in racial equity, chairs the boards of Guilford County Schools and the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, and holds a BA from Guilford College.Bayard “Bay” Love's work is dedicated to ending structural racism by building successful campaigns, strong organizations, and empowered leaders. He is an organizer and facilitator at the Racial Equity Institute and a former Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. Bayard has a MPP from Duke University, an MBA from University of North Carolina and a BA from Wesleyan University.Ellen Hunter is the Founder and CEO of Impactive, a consulting firm that works toward racial equity and social justice by focusing on strategy and leadership development. She was previously a Principal at the Boston Consulting Group. Ellen has an MBA from Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Brown University.Monica Walker is a veteran organizer, artist, trainer, speaker and social activist who has spent the better part of her career addressing issues of race, equity, and inclusion while organizing for social justice on every front. She was previously the Executive Director of the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Guilford County Schools, where she led the district's efforts to eliminate racially disparate outcomes and all other forms of bias and discrimination.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GROUNDWATER INSTITUTE: https://www.groundwaterinstitute.com/ 

In this Education-themed episode, Gensler Charlotte Architect Vincent Spencer take over as host in conversation with the Chief Innovation Officer of Guilford County Schools, Dr. Eboni Camille Chillis. Together, Vincent and Dr. Chillis examine the benefits of copying from international education systems, and why American education systems should adopt a “beyond 21st century” mindset when designing schools.

A discussion with retired teacher Beverly Gibson, and how she trained with the best to usher the moon rock program in to Guilford County Schools from the 1980s to 1990s. (Photo: Jimmie Jeffries/News & Record) Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Dr. Street, Dr. Fred Daniel, Jr., and Pastor Mashburn as they discuss pertinent issues with Stephanie Mitchell (Founder of Take Back Our Schools-GCS) and Crissy Pratt, Candidate for GCS District 2.

Join Dr. Street, Dr. Fred Daniel, Jr., and Pastor Mashburn as they discuss pertinent issues with these candidates.

Join Dr. Nathan Street and Pastor Allen Mashburn as they discuss the recent upheaval concerning the Satanist Clubs in schools and what this means for your children.

Welcome to another episode of School PR Drive Time, a podcast produced by NCSPRA. Join Stacia Harris, a member of the NCSPRA media team, for a lively conversation about challenges and opportunities for those who are new to school PR. Our guests bring some unique experiences to their roles as school communicators. Jen Heatherly is the PIO for Translyvania Co. Schools, and she's new to her role this year as is Charles Batchelor with Moore County Schools. He's the Assistant Dir. of Communications. Finally, Nora Carr joins us as well. She's currently the Assistant Direrctor of Communications for the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation in Winston-Salem but was a long time school PR Pro with Guilford County Schools and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. This episode is designed to inform and inspire both veteran and "newbie" school PR practitioners! This episode is brought to you, in part, by our sponsor: ThoughtExchange Music: "Hip Jazz," www.bensound.com, all other content © 2021, NCSPRA

Welcome to Because We Love U. A podcast dedicated to helping you live a life of wellness. In this episode, co-hosts Stacy Lipowski, Ph. D., and Jade Breeback, MHS PA-C, interview Rev. Dr. Joe Blosser and Dr. Allie Blosser about why giving matters and how to give more responsibly. Rev. Dr. Joe Blosser is the Executive Director of the Center for Community Engagement and Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy at High Point University. He received his Ph.D. in Religious Ethics from the University of Chicago, M.Div. at Vanderbilt University, and his B.S. at Texas Christian University. He is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He joined the HPU faculty in 2011 after teaching at the University of Chicago and DePaul University. He primarily teaches Business Ethics, Educational Ethics, Christian Theology, and Civic Responsibility and Social Innovation. Joe is highly involved in the High Point Community of North Carolina. He helped get the High Point Schools Partnership going, and serves on the Board for the Guilford Education Alliance. He also helped found and later served as chair of the board for the Greater High Point Food Alliance. He served for six years on the Board and as the Grants Committee Chair for the High Point Community Foundation, and he serves on the advisory boards for the Community Clinic of High Point, Open Door Ministries, and more. He was awarded the “Spirit of Advocacy” by the United Way of Greater High Point in 2015, named the “Community Partner of the Year” for Communities in Schools in 2018, was recognized by Triad Business as one of our community's 40-under-40, and was the inaugural recipient of the Spirit of High Point University Award in 2018. He currently serves on the NC Commission for Volunteerism and Community Service. Dr. Allie Blosser is Assistant Professor of Education in the Leadership Studies Department, as well as an Honors Faculty Fellow at High Point University. She holds a PhD in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies from Loyola University Chicago, an MA from Michigan State University and a BA from Texas Christian University. She primarily teaches Education and Society, Diversity in Education, Qualitative Inquiry, and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy. Allie is actively involved in serving her surrounding community. She serves on the Board of Directors for several organizations in the High Point/Greensboro, North Carolina area such as Ready for School, Ready for Life, the Enrichment Fund for Guilford County Schools, the National Conference for Community and Justice, and Congresswoman Kathy Manning's Military Academy Nomination Committee. She also researches and publishes on university/community partnerships, is a 2021 NC Educational Policy Fellow, and in 2020 was awarded the Spirit of High Point University Award. Joe and Allie have two children, Seth and Beatrice. The Blosser family resides in High Point, North Carolina. Connect with Because We Love U at the following links: Access Show Notes Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts

Jared is pissed at the Superintendent of Guilford County Schools. It was just announced schools across the County will be having two "Remote Learning/Mental Health Days" the beginning of Thanksgiving Week. Jared's mad because many parents aren't prepared to have their children at home on such short notice. And evidently he's not alone. Multiple parents and Guilford County faculty called-in to express their frustrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared is pissed at the Superintendent of Guilford County Schools. It was just announced schools across the County will be having two "Remote Learning/Mental Health Days" the beginning of Thanksgiving Week. Jared's mad because many parents aren't prepared to have their children at home on such short notice. And evidently he's not alone. Multiple parents and Guilford County faculty called-in to express their frustrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five Things You Need To Know for Tuesday, October 19, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversation between Microsoft MVP+RD Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet) and Art Close, recently retired Director of Logistics Education at Western Guilford High School and Guilford County Schools in Greensboro, North Carolina, and an award-winning educator at the undergraduate and graduate level in operations management, mathematics, and strategic planning. For this episode, Art and I discuss the evolution of collaboration within the education sector -- both the technology and the ways in which students, teachers, and leadership engage. We also share some ideas on governance and the art of people management, with mentions of W. Edwards Deming, Eliyahu Goldratt, and Marcus Buckingham. You can find more information on my guests on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2021/09/collabtalk-podcast-episode-23.html

On this episode of The Virtual Principal, we are continuing our series of discussions for Planning For The New School Year. My very dear friend, Dr. Candice Bailey, and I discuss the value in preparing for interviews, preparing to communicate, the post-interview, what's important in building your culture, and what we look for.Dr. Candice Bailey is the current principal in Guilford County Schools, North Carolina. She has been in education for 29 years. Dr. Bailey began her career as a Teacher's Assistant. Starting with teaching 4th grade students, she then transitioned into an AP position and was an AP at two High Schools in the area. She then transitioned to principalship in 2011.Dr. Bailey enjoys working with teachers, the community, and especially the students to help them see that their lives have meaning and that anything is possible. She often encourages her staff and students to dream and imagine the possibilities of the future. Dr. Bailey lives by the quote, “I dwell in possibility.”[01:03]  Let's Get To Know Dr. Candice BaileyDr. Bailey's talks about an opportunity that led her to be an administrator[02:17] Interviewing for the New School YearDr. Bailey starts with a list, then begins reaching out to those interestedLooking for educators that have a heart for children, are aligned with the culture of the schoolDr. Bailey's interview structureQuick break! Want to get organized for this school year? Visit my Instagram @thevirtualprincipal or www.drangeladraper.com where I will be dropping a Trello Board that will help you organize your whole back-to-school setup. Sign up now![13:59] What Happens After the Interview?The importance of communication; Providing the feedback people need to hear and giving closure to those who didn't get the job[20:42] Closing Up!Follow Dr. Candice Bailey. Links BelowWhat is your favorite word? Connected and graceDesk, room, or car: which do you clean first?    CarKey Quotes:“I look for people that really care about children. Because I can teach you the curriculum, I can teach you lots of classroom management, I can teach you how to write a lesson plan, but I cannot teach your heart how to care about children. “  - Dr. Candice Bailey"Sometimes when you send that follow up email, you have an opportunity to give someone the gift of feedback, because if people really are honestly trying to grow, then as educators, that's what we want, we want to help launch people off into a successful path." - Dr. Candice BaileyConnect with Dr. Candace Bailey on LinkedInTo know more about me and my journey, follow me on Instagram (@thevirtualprincipal).This season is being produced by Streamlined Podcast, making podcasting EASY FOR YOU.LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to advance their leadership by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/VirtualPrincipa)Affiliate Links:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1491721https://app.kajabi.com/r/n9rBF288/t/omihfpcuSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/VirtualPrincipa)

This week our guest on the show is Livi Shepard Grey, she is a School Health Nurse Specialist with Guilford County Schools.

Episode Summary: Khaliliah Matthews: Teen Mom Turned Powerhouse Episode Description: Join us this week as Khaliliah shares how she has navigated life and not allowing her to being a teen mom stop her from being a force to be reckoned with. More about Khaliliah: Khaliliah (Kah-Lee-Lah) is a North Carolinian born and bred with a beautifully blended family of two boys (12 and 5) and a dog. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate with a Bachelors in Psychology and a minor in Women's Studies and a Masters in Project Management, she currently works as a Project Manager. Fun fact: Her personal mission in life is to break generational curses whether the impact will be big or small; starting with the children! She has hope that telling her story it'll help the next girl keep pushing cause it CAN be done! Khaliliah Ioves reading, writing, watching movies, and is currently striving to get her travel game up. Check out this clip, Khaliliah did for Guilford County Schools celebrating some of her hurdles as a teen mom: GCS Graduation Success: Khaliliah Matthews from Grimsley High School https://youtu.be/lrXaY0GpU_Y Show Description: #MommyingThruLife the podcast is a weekly podcast where I Charmaine Grafton, an Executive and student by day and Author, and Single mom advocate by night — share my experiences as a single mom doing it all with little to no help and interviewing other badass moms who are right there with me and you doing the same. As a two-time single-mom, the purpose of this podcast is to create an authentic and uncut space for moms to come and get the support they need to keep “Mommying Thru Life”. Follow Charmaine on Instagram @mommyingthrulife Like us on Facebook Have questions? Email us at mommyingthrulife@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mommyingthrulife/support

Learn how Guilford County Schools and Truliant Federal Credit Union are working together to to educate students so they can become smart consumers, business owners and employees in the future. Guests are Renee Shipko Rohrer, Truliant's community engagement manager, and Jonathan Permar, the director of social studies for Guilford County Schools. Tracy Myers hosts.

Jasmine Getrouw-Moore, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Guilford County Schools talks with Rodney Dawson about creating a nurturing educational environment designed to tolerate and encourage diversity. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Guilford Parent Academy is gearing up for National Family Engagement Month. GPA is an arm of the Guilford County Schools focusing on the entire family's involvement in our youth's education. Check GPA's Director, Kim Funderburk, on this week's Talk City Greensboro.

Welcome back to another episode of the #SquarePizzaPod. Today's episode feature Maurice "Mo" Green, the Executive Director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, a family foundation that's invested over 600 million dollars in NC over 80 years. Mo shares with us about:- a time he was roasted (it was all in good fun don't worry)- how the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is responding to the COVID pandemic- some of the truly incredible and innovative initiatives the ZSR Foundation is currently supportingCheck out more about ZSR here.More about Mo below:Maurice “Mo” Green is the executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation – a private, family foundation that has been a catalyst for positive change in North Carolina for 80 years and invested $608 million into the state. Mo works alongside Trustees and staff to spearhead the Foundation’s efforts to improve the quality of life for all North Carolinians. He also works with leaders in various sectors to respond to challenges and opportunities, and generate strategies that will advance the future of North Carolina. Soon after joining ZSR in March 2016, Mo, Trustees and staff embarked on a yearlong strategic assessment and planning process to evaluate and examine the Foundation’s approach to grantmaking and broader work. As part of this process, the Foundation launched a statewide listening and learning tour called “Mo Wants To Know,” where Mo, Trustees, staff and ZSR’s Community Leadership Council traveled across the state hearing directly from state leaders, local leaders and community members about trends and challenges, as well as opportunities, successes and ideas for making North Carolina a better place. Under Mo’s and the Trustees’ leadership and guidance, the yearlong process resulted in an emerging direction for the Foundation, a set of core values and All For NC, the Foundation’s Framework for Grantmaking and Learning. Prior to coming to ZSR, Mo completed more than seven years as superintendent of Guilford County Schools – the third largest school district in North Carolina. In that position, Mo led the process of completing the district's first-ever strategic plan, and launched a second, both of which have resulted in notable outcomes such as increased graduation rates and other impressive student achievements, both academic and non-academic. Before Guilford County Schools, Mo joined Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in 2001 as general counsel. In 2006, he was named chief operating officer and later moved into the role of deputy superintendent. Mo began his career as a lawyer in private practice after doing two United States judicial clerkships. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics and a law degree, both from Duke University. He has received numerous accolades over the years and has served in prominent leadership roles on a number of boards across the state. Mo is a longtime resident of North Carolina. He is married and has two children.Support the show (http://Scherm.co)

The Volunteer Center of the Triad helps tackle food insecurity and other hardships in our community - a job made even harder by the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Carley Swaim Walker and Director of Volunteers & Community Engagement Hope Tyler recently sat down with the Chamber's Niketa Greene to discuss the importance of volunteerism during this time. Thanks for joining us! This episode is sponsored by Truliant Federal Credit Union Visit Truliant here ---------------------   Today's host is Niketa Greene, the Chamber's Director for the Leadership Greensboro Program.   ---------------------   1:05 - Niketa kicks off the episode by welcoming today's guests Carly Swain and Hope Tyler from the Volunteer Center of the Triad. Carly and Hope start with an introduction of themselves and share some of their personal background.    3:30 - Niketa asks Carly about some background about the Volunteer Center. Carly shares the mission of the organization and how they act out their mission every day. Niketa asks Hope to highlight a specific program, the Reducing Hunger Through Service Program, that the Volunteer Center helps coordinate to take on food insecurity within the community.    6:20 - Niketa asks Carly and Hope how Covid-19 has impacted the work that they do, and more specifically, the work that they do to assist with feeding the Greensboro Community. They highlight several local organizations that are already working hard to tackle food insecurity, and it was natural that those organizations came together in the pandemic crisis to identify the need and how to respond. Guilford County Schools also jumped into action to ensure that food-insecure students were able to continue to be served.    10:20 - Hope explains how they have worked to get the word out about what is needed of volunteers and the community. The online presence, emails, social media, and press releases have been a huge way to keep in contact with the volunteer community and ensure that needs are met. She highlights that in times of crisis, people look to help others, and the Volunteer Center's website identifies how people can step up to assist.   12:00 - Niketa asks how the pandemic has changed the work the Volunteer Center does, and how the Reducing Hunger Through Service Program has been impacted by the crisis. Carly emphasizes that, no matter what crisis they're faced with, it's the Volunteer Center's duty to become the volunteer response center to coordinate emergency efforts. For pandemic management, the team of four staff operated as all-hands-on-deck to make sure they could coordinate volunteers to give relief for those in need.    16:32 - Niketa asks what other impact the Volunteer Center's volunteers have had over the past few months. One Step Further has the Community Nutrition Program, which allows families to shop (online) according to their dietary needs. Backpack Beginnings coordinates weekend food distributions to ensure that students in need still have meals over the weekend. Other corporate partners are donating materials, like masks, to organizations and volunteers on the ground.   20:14 - Niketa asks Carly and Hope what they need from the community as we move forward in the new Covid-19 world. Carly thinks that they will continue to operate as the crisis volunteer response center for the foreseeable future, recruiting volunteers to make sure that resources are located and distributed to fellow community members that need help.    21:50 - Hope details how people can get involved as volunteers in the current pandemic. Like the organizations it serves, The Volunteer Center itself is a non-profit, so fundraising and donating is critical for these organizations to survive.    23:50 - Niketa asks Carly and Hope to end on their thoughts of the power of volunteerism. Carly emphasizes how volunteering is giving your time, which is giving your heart to the betterment of the community. Doing something good during this crisis provides a ray of hope. Hope adds that volunteering is a great way to channel the stay-at-home boredom, frustration, and loneliness that some of us are feeling, while also creating a positive impact for others.  --------------------- Want to get involved? Check out The Volunteer Center's website: https://volunteercentertriad.org/ And make sure to follow The Volunteer Center on their socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/volunteercentertriad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volunteercentertriad/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-07lBHbkw37jhRJy6vJ5AA Twitter: https://twitter.com/volunteergboro --------------------- Remember to subscribe for new episode notifications each week. Make sure to follow impact. The Boro on social media! Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @gsochamber Visit the Chamber website at greensboro.org.

Join Tiffany as she sits down with Adrian Quarles, one of her Lyft passengers, who overcame homelessness and mental health issues to pursue the arts.  He has directed, produced, wrote, and acted in many artistic endeavors.  He drops so many gems and words of encouragement for those that may be in a place he once was. About Our Guest Adrian Dion Quarles is an Artist of multiple platforms from Shelby, NC. He has acted in 38 plays, including TIME which he wrote, produced, directed, and acted in September, 2019. He has also released three hip hop mixtapes and is an educator for Guilford County Schools. He's currently the host and creator of ADQ'S RENAISSANCE podcast in which he aims to connect all black artists of all platforms.  

This week, Tom is speaking with Terry Grier! Terry is known as America’s Superintendent coach and was a big district superintendent for over 20 years in four different states. He made Houston the best big urban district in the country. And as Tom says, has done more to develop educational talent than anyone in history! But, his most important legacy is that, to-date, 81 women and men who have worked for him have gone on to lead school districts themselves.   In this episode, Terry takes listeners through his journey in each of these large systems he led and recounts some of his biggest leadership lessons from each of them. Tom and Terry also discuss his hiring philosophy, the keys to developing talent, and some of his proudest moments during his time in education.   Key Takeaways: [:14] About today’s episode! [:42] Tom welcomes Terry on to the podcast! [:51] Terry speaks about where he went to high school. [1:19] When and why did Terry decide to become a biology teacher? [2:52] After teaching, when and why did Terry decide to lead a school and then a system? [5:52] Terry recounts his time as Superintendent of Williamson County Schools from ’96 to 2000. [10:17] Tom and Terry speak about a prominent figure in education, Cecilia "CeCe" Cunningham. [10:51] Tom and Terry reiterate the lessons learned from Williamson County Schools. [12:40] Terry speaks about his time spent as Superintendent at Guilford County Schools in North Carolina from 2000-2008 and shares some of the lessons that he learned. [16:10] Next up in Terry’s superintendent journey, he speaks about his time leading the San Diego Unified School District, and recalls the challenges he faced and the lessons learned. [8:27] In his last role as superintendent, Terry reflects on his time spent at Houston ISD and shares some of the lessons that he learned. [24:21] Terry and Tom discuss the change of Houston state taking over Houston ISD. [28:11] Terry elaborates on his hiring philosophy; what it is that he looks for when he’s trying to hire someone in a leadership role in a district. [36:17] Terry speaks about his ‘talent first’ approach in hiring. [39:42] Terry speaks about what he is most proud of during his time in education: the 81 women and men who have worked for him that have gone on to lead school districts for themselves. [42:29] Tom thanks Terry for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in This Episode: Terry Grier Williamson County Schools Cecilia "CeCe" Cunningham Guilford County Schools San Diego Unified School District Houston Independent School District (Houston ISD) Terry Grier’s Twitter: @TGrierHISD Union County Public Schools Spring Independent School District (Spring ISD)   Want to Learn More? Listen to Getting Smart Ep. 218: “Michael Hinojosa on Making Dallas Schools Work”   Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe.   Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include ‘Podcast’ in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!

On this episode of White Coat Wellness, we welcome Dr. Erin Elliott. Dr. Elliott is a general dentist at Dental (https://www.postfallsfamilydental.com/) in Post Falls, Idaho specializing in solutions for sleep apnea and snoring. Dr. Elliott is a graduate of Houghton College and Creighton University Dental School in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Elliott begins the episode by describing her path to becoming a dentist and subsequently an owner of her current practice. 3:31 Dr. Elliott goes on to discuss how she developed a niche in sleep apnea and snoring solutions and how that passion led to YouTube success. 9:30 People often associate sleep apnea with obesity. Dr. Elliott dispels that myth as she defines sleep apnea and describes the contributing factors. 13:13 Dr. Elliott discusses how treating sleep apnea changed her practice and how she developed her side practice, Sleep Better Northwest (https://sleepapneanw.com/about-us/) . 18:03 The episode then breaks for a bit of White Coat Wisdom with Will Koster. On this episode, Will takes on the subject of deductibles. After the break, Dr. Elliott discusses her involvement with the dentist training program, 3D Dentist (https://3d-dentists.com/) , in Raleigh, NC. 23:00 Dr. Elliott wraps up the episode by describing what financial wellness means to her and outlining certain financial decisions she would have done differently. 30:20 To get in touch with Dr. Elliott or to learn more about her work at Post Falls Family Dental visit their website erinelliottdds@gmail.com (mailto:erinelliottdds@gmail.com) . The episode concludes with a White Coat Achievement segment that features Dr. Chris Durham, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at the Oral Surgery Institute of the Carolinas (https://www.theoralsurgeryinstitute.com/) . Dr. Durham has partnered with Guilford County Schools to recognize four teachers in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, making sure they have the tools they need to continue the great work they do. The White Coat Wellness podcast by Spaugh Dameron Tenny highlights real-life stories from doctors and dentist to encourage and inspire listeners through discussions of professional successes and failures in addition to personal stories and financial wellness advice. Spaugh Dameron Tenny is a comprehensive financial planning firm serving doctors and dentist in Charlotte, NC. To find out more about Spaugh Dameron Tenny, visit our website at (https://twitter.com/Shane_Tenny) .

After the Summit-Cone apartment complex was condemned, tenants there, including this group of African refugees, were given 30 days to find a new place to live. At the landlord fair, they listen to an interpreter explain renter agreements of prospective property managers. DAVID FORD/WFDD Earlier this year, a tragic kitchen fire at the Summit-Cone apartments in Greensboro killed five young refugee children. In a five-part series, "Unsafe Haven," we examine the lives of refugees who call the Gate City home. We reported previously on the property management company that oversees those apartments, Arco Realty, and its history of code violations. In this installment, we survey the work of local agencies tasked with resettling these new North Carolinians, and the challenges they face in search of safe, affordable housing. "Lack Of Federal Support" Ali Al-Khasrachi, his wife Marwa, and their three sons are Iraqi refugees living in Greensboro. Al-Khasrachi ran a design shop in Baghdad, but after surviving two assassination attempts, he and his family were forced to flee. They arrived at Piedmont Triad International Airport last year with limited English, and even less knowledge of their surroundings. Their story is like so many refugees who come here. Guilford undergraduate volunteer Katie Claggett tutors 7th grader Abdullah Al-Khasrachi once a week for ECAR. DAVID FORD/WFDD Thankfully, they have support. Refugee resettlement agencies and their partners are with these families from day one –organizations like Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR). Guilford College undergraduate Katie Claggett tutors 7th-grader Abdullah Al-Khasrachi once a week. “I think the more we can connect with people who come from other places who might speak other languages, who might look different from you is most important,” says Claggett. “And it’s not only enriching to your life, it’s enriching to the people that you can interact with, and it ultimately just makes communities stronger.” Non-profit organizations, including ECAR and others like it, greet refugees at the airport, and provide temporary housing, as well as community, material, and sociocultural support, like driving them to appointments and arranging for vaccinations.  Many refugees arrive in the U.S. penniless, unable to speak English, and heavily reliant on these groups to help them navigate their new surroundings. ECAR founder Diya Abdo says that Greensboro has been welcoming refugees for forty years. During that time, she says it’s developed a strong infrastructure for supporting newcomers, especially given the city’s small size. But she adds support at the national level is a different story. “It allows for a very short period of time for adjustment—three months,” says Abdo. “It provides very limited financial support for people to gain self-sufficiency. And so, I think we need to look at the refugee resettlement program in general and the kinds of support that refugees are getting from the federal government.” "One Challenge Looms Over The Rest" To make up for the lack in federal assistance, resettlement agencies have to get creative, says North Carolina African Services Coalition Executive Director Million Mekonnen. North Carolina African Services Coalition Executive Director Million Mekonnen describes resettlement as being "a private/public partnership." DAVID FORD/WFDD “We always say that resettlement is not a one-agency job,” says Mekonnen. “We have to bring everybody together so that this is a private/public partnership in the first place. And so, that is really helping people in the long term to assimilate into the community so they can be self-sufficient and independent.” But even after leveraging community-wide support systems: local faith organizations, colleges, and advocates, one challenge looms over the rest: housing.   “It’s very tough,” he says. “I don’t know how you can put safe and affordable together. Resources are very limited and we don’t find that many landlords that make an exception.” Even when landlords are willing to meet a refugee’s bottom line, there may be trade-offs.   "No Red Flags" This was the case at the Summit-Cone apartments—the site of the deadly fire. Roughly two years ago that complex, run by Arco Realty, was condemned, later renovated, and eventually brought back up to code. Holly Sienkiewicz is the research director for UNC-Greensboro’s Center for New North Carolinians. There they provide additional support to refugees once resettlement services expire. She says Arco needed to fill units and saw an opportunity. “They contacted resettlement agencies offering a discount for refugees to be placed there,” says Sienkiewicz. “They essentially waved the security deposits, and they gave them one month’s rent free which is essentially saving each client $1,000 dollars. That’s a pretty big deal when refugees come with such limited cash assistance available.” Sienkiewicz says agency walk-throughs revealed no red flags and leases were signed. In August, all 42 Summit-Cone apartment units were condemned after Arco Realty property managers neglected to resolve 466 code violations in time. DAVID FORD/WFDD But following the fire, inspectors were brought back in to Summit-Cone where hundreds of code violations were discovered—rodent infestations, leaking pipes, faulty wiring—and the complex was once again condemned. "System Of Holes" Andrew Young was a UNCG community research fellow at the Center for New North Carolinians for several years. He says what’s lacking among the various resettlement agencies is not goodwill, but something more basic. “At a public meeting before city council members and agencies, one of the refugees questioned the system,” says Young. “He stood up and quietly said, ‘I only have one question and that is: before refugees are settled here, is there any coordination?’ And the room went quiet.” A quick snapshot of what these agencies are up against spells out the challenges: the immigration debate, funding cuts, and recently lowered caps on the number of refugees allowed into the country, which tightens their purse strings even more. Young says local government officials need to develop a bigger game plan, beginning with affordable housing. “It seems to be more of a system of holes rather than real structure,” he says. “I mean if you imagine Swiss cheese, and it’s a lot of holes. Well, I believe we have a system which is mostly holes.” "Landlord Fair" But there are efforts underway, and now there’s a renewed sense of urgency.  A large, brightly lit lobby is filled with African refugees, many in colorful native garb, and some accompanied by interpreters. Sitting behind folding tables are representatives from Legal Aid, Guilford County Schools, Community Care Network, and others. But most are here to find a place to live. Greensboro Housing Coalition’s Brett Byerly, along with Guilford College Bonner Scholars and others helped organize this event: the city’s first landlord fair.   Across the street from Summit-Cone, dozens of tenants--many Congolese refugees--attend the city's landlord fair in search of affordable housing. DAVID FORD/WFDD Byerly says the need for affordable housing has never been greater. After the Summit-Cone apartments across the street were condemned, these families were given just four weeks to relocate. “We’re saying to people, ‘We will give your landlord $1,500 for your first month’s rent and your security deposit if you can just find a place to move into,’" says Byerly. “And they’re not coming back to us because they can’t find a place to move into. That really tells you a piece of the story. There’s money sitting on the table that they’re not able to use because the affordable housing stock is just not there.” By affordable, he means 3-bedroom units for about $800 a month or less. For the Al-Khasrachi family—just three young boys and their parents—finding this small apartment in Greensboro was challenging, but doable, says Diya Abdo. “But I’ve noticed that the folks that we’ve hosted on our campus from the DRC or Uganda tend to have larger families, multigenerational families,” says Abdo. “And affordable housing for larger families can be very, very hard to find. So, finding a house, or an apartment for nine members, ten members, eleven members, is incredibly difficult.” Difficult, but critical for the well-being of North Carolina’s newest neighbors, and for their ability to thrive while they work to make this city a home. 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You’ve heard the cliche "it takes a village," but this North Carolina school is assembling the village in an innovative way. In this episode of the EdTech Podcast, we spoke to Lindsay Whitley, Director of the Guilford Parent Academy in Guilford County Schools, North Carolina and discussed how his team is using grant money, corporate donations and donations in-kind to fund the use of technology to increase parental involvement. "We don't always have the funding to do everything we want to do, but we're being innovative and partnering with the community to receive support and in-kind donations to build a high-quality parent-family engagement division," said Whitley.

On this episode, I was joined by Gwen Erickson, Tiffany Holland and Kate Hood, co-developers of the new Underground Railroad Trail & Curriculum.   Tiffany and Gwen discussed the development of the details of this curriculum which was designed for 4th, 8th & 11th grade instruction in cooperation with Guilford County Schools. Kate Hood presented several interesting historical details from her research and presented aspects of the work she researched & coordinated for the grant. Kate, Gwen & Tiffany shared a history of The Underground Railroad in the New Garden area - highlighting the importance of recognizing the role this network of freedom played in American history.  This curriculum is also online and can be accessed from Guilford College's library website.   Other faculty and staff members who have worked hard to make this project happen: James Shields and Tamika Davis were uplifted along with the teachers from Guilford County Schools. The Underground Railroad Trail & Curriculum is designed to be unique for each level of instruction with an emphasis on the experiential aspect of walking through these woods and feeling the nails in the trees which marked the pathway to freedom.

Guest: Jamisa Williams, Roshni Panwala Description: Chancellor Martin speaks to STEM Early College principal, Jamisa Williams, and graduating senior, Roshni Panwala, about the unique design of the curriculum at one of the Guilford County Schools-operated high schools on N.C. A&T’s campus.

Episode 174: Teaching, Performing, Directing, Shakespeare Chris Veneris hated Shakespeare in high school. He had a teacher who made it absolutely boring. Now he's approaching Shakespeare from all angles - he teaches it in the classroom, he's directed it and he's performed it many times. In this conversation we look at how to look at Shakespeare from both a teaching and an acting perspective and why Shakespeare fails in the classroom. Show Notes Theatrefolk.com Drama Teacher Academy Shakespeare's Language:A Glossary of Unfamiliar Words in His Plays and Poems by Eugene F. Shewmaker Episode Transcript Welcome to the Drama Teacher Podcast brought to you by Theatrefolk – the Drama teacher resource company. I am Lindsay Price. Hello! I hope you're well. Thanks for listening! This is Episode 174 and you can find any links to this episode in the show notes which are at Theatrefolk.com/episode174. So, what are we talking about today? We are talking about Shakespeare. I know, we've done a lot on Shakespeare in the past few months, but it is something that comes up time and time again. Shakespeare can be a vital, exciting learning experience. It can also be the worst, most painful kind of experience that makes you never want to look at a Shakespeare play ever, ever again. Our guest today, Teacher Chris Veneris, had that kind of experience in high school. But, now, he's on quite a different footing with his approach when it comes to teaching, performing, and directing Shakespeare. Let's get into it, shall we? LINDSAY: All right, I am here speaking with Chris Veneris. Hello, Chris! CHRIS: Hello, Lindsay! How are you? LINDSAY: I'm excellent. How are you? CHRIS: I'm wonderful. LINDSAY: Hey! Good, good, good. All right. So, tell everybody where in the world you are. CHRIS: I am sitting in my home in Greensboro, North Carolina. LINDSAY: Hey! Very good, very good! And how long have you been a Drama teacher? CHRIS: I just completed my twelfth year with Guilford County Schools. I'm at my third school which has been my longest tenure and I just completed my eighth year at that school which is Southeast Gilford High School in Greensboro. I have also taught at Lincoln Academy which is a middle school and, my very first year, I taught at Western Guilford High School. LINDSAY: So, what keeps you coming back? What keeps you connected to being a Drama teacher? CHRIS: I really think it's kind of a calling. I've looked at leaving the profession with all the negativity that teachers are receiving. I have thought about going and getting an administrative license and becoming a principal. I have thought about going out and getting my MFA. Every time, right before I'm about to sign paperwork or to really start studying for the GRE and get down to it, I just look at myself in the mirror and go, “I can't give up teaching. I don't want to give up teaching.” It's really coming back to the students because, even in a really terrible year, there's always a bright spot. There's always at least one student – usually, it's ten or fifteen, even in the worst situation that you can find a bright spot in. it's just the ability to pass on the knowledge that I've received. I had a really awesome Theatre teacher – a man by the name of Allen Osbourne who went by “Oz” – and I can't think of doing anything else. Since my sophomore year in high school, it's been my dream. I want to be a teacher and it was always I wanted to be like Oz. He was kind of like a second father to me. He was my dad's best friend! From there, I just knew that's what I wanted to do. Even on the worst days, I look at myself and I just can't give it up. LINDSAY: I think that's wonderful and it's really great to hear that because I know that we have so many people listening who struggle and who sometimes are in the same boat. It's like, “This is the calling that I have.”

From Gangs, to Prison, to Living Out Loud! Greg Commander is an entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker.  After spending 18 years in prison, he developed a better appreciation for life. He decided to use his knowledge and life experiences to encourage and motivate at-risk youth.  His speaking style is direct and effective.  He is a philosopher with a commanding presence and powerful voice that he uses to teach and uplift youth. His efforts are to prevent them from following the same path to destruction he once followed.   "Changing Lives, One Mind at a Time", he reaches the youth by shedding light on the streets in a unique way.   Considering himself a brother figure he gives back to the youth what he wishes someone would have given him ... knowledge. Greg Commander is available for various organizations, situations, and/or challenges.  Supporting community outreach efforts, he has been featured on radio stations 90.1 FM (Busta Brown), 97.1 FM (Renee Vaughn) and Channel 2.   At various Guilford County Schools, Youth Detention Centers, Churches and other Youth Organizations throughout North Carolina, and Chicago, Illinois, Greg has conversed with youth regarding the importance of education, gang prevention and the perils of "street life". Mr. Commander recently graduated from  Laurel University, High Point, N.C. with a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling.

In 2011, High Point University began the iPad Project by giving every student at Montlieu Elementary Academy of Technology School an iPad. In this second part of a 4 part series, Producer Donna Campbell shows us on the program's expansion to Guilford County Schools through a $30 million grant that is giving all middle school students in the district their own electronic tablets for learning.

In 2011, High Point University began the iPad Project by giving every student at Montlieu Elementary Academy of Technology School an iPad. In this second part of a 4 part series, Producer Donna Campbell shows us on the program's expansion to Guilford County Schools through a $30 million grant that is giving all middle school students in the district their own electronic tablets for learning.

How technology in the classroom is helping improve student performance in Guilford County Schools. We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Roanoke Chowan Community College. And author Stanley Riggs talks about his new book - The Battle for the North Carolina Coast.

Guilford County Schools creates an upbeat production to gain student attention about Career & Technical Education and College Tech Prep. Podcast showcases the multiple ways our consortium worked together with College Tech Prep Business Partners to provide opportunities for students, parents, and the community to learn about College Tech Prep programs.