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LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 4, 2025) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2025: Gosia Chwatko, an assistant professor in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. Chwatko's research lab focuses on understanding and developing sustainable separation processes and polymeric materials considering cradle-to-grave design. ‘Behind the Blue' is available via a variety of podcast providers, including iTunes and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. Behind the Blue is a joint production of the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page.  To discover how the University of Kentucky is advancing our Commonwealth, click here.

 LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 23, 2024) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must:  Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2024: Kayla Johnson, an assistant professor in the UK College of Education. Johnson doesn't hesitate to tell her students that she was a first-generation college graduate, is from Appalachia, was low-income and faced housing insecurity as a child. In fact, she believes that sharing that information can help them. Johnson also serves as director of Graduate Global Learning Initiatives, where she aims to provide graduate students with international experiences. In 2016, she co-founded a non-governmental organization that facilitates access to culturally grounded and community-driven educational opportunities for Indigenous children and adults in the Peruvian Andes. ‘Behind the Blue' is available via a variety of podcast providers, including iTunes and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page.  To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2024) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2024: Mark Fillmore, a research professor in the Department of Psychology in the UK College of Arts and Sciences. Fillmore is a member of the behavioral neuroscience and psychopharmacology area. The overarching theme of his research is understanding the role that cognitive processes have in promoting risk-taking behavior, with emphasis on recreational drug use including alcohol abuse and dependence. He is recognized as one of the world's leading scholars in the examination of the effects of alcohol on human cognitive information processing. ‘Behind the Blue' is available via a variety of podcast providers, including iTunes and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page.  To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 21, 2024) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2024: Bradley Elliott, a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics in the UK College of Arts and Sciences.  In the mathematics classes Bradley Elliott teaches, he focuses on active learning and student collaboration. He designs lessons and assignments that develop students' problem-solving skills, so students are better prepared to solve novel problems in the future. During the summer, he is a faculty member at the Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program, working with high-achieving high school seniors. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page.  To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 17, 2024) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted.  This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2024: Zada Komara, a lecturer in the Lewis Honors College. An affiliate faculty member in the Appalachian Studies Program and the Department of Anthropology, Komara teaches interdisciplinary social science, material culture, archaeology of the recent past, Appalachia, oral history and the social impacts of pseudoscience. Her research focuses on archaeologies of gender, race and class and their intersection with the consumer revolution in Appalachian coal towns and on modern material culture studies on UK's campus. She administers the UK Appalachian Center's Coal Camp Documentary Project, a collaborative documentation effort focusing on company coal towns in Kentucky's 54 Appalachian counties. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page.  To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 19, 2024) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students.  To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years.  A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2024. Eric Thomas Weber is an associate professor in the department of educational policy studies and evaluation in the College of Education. He specializes in the philosophy of education, ethics and public policy, political philosophy and American philosophy. In addition to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, Weber is co-chair of the faculty and student recognition committee for the College of Education and has served as a member of the Honors College's faculty council.  Weber received his bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University with a double major in philosophy and communication studies, his master's in philosophy from Ohio University and his Ph.D. in philosophy from Southern Illinois University. He joined the faculty at UK in 2016 as a visiting associate professor in the department of philosophy and then in 2018 as an associate professor of educational policy studies and evaluation in the College of Education. His published academic work consists of five books, 36 articles or essays, 56 popular media publications and 151 presentations. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university.  For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page.  To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

To see the VIDEO of this episode, click or copy link - http://youtu.be/ZIWy-11i_mg❤️ EXCLUSIVE FREE MERCH INCLUDED & BEHIND-THE-SCENES ONLY FOR MY SUPPORTERS ON PATREON ➔ https://www.patreon.com/paradigm_shifts/membership Trey Hudson, a former Military Intelligence Analyst, who recently appeared in a Discovery+ production talking about The Meadow Project with him and his team's experience entering a portal goes deep into the event, and other strange occurences involving portals and non human intelligences.In this updated 'Classics Remastered' special episode, you'll find out that sometimes the forests of the world can possess bizarre anomalies that seem to defy physics, space, and time. Trey entered college at the University of West Georgia and decided to major in psychology. UWG is home to a world renowned psychology department and one of the few universities offering degrees with a humanistic and transpersonal focus. While there, Trey was awarded an US Army scholarship while a ROTC cadet and was inducted into two honor societies, Pi Gamma Mu and Omicron Delta Kappa.TREY'S LINKS ➔Book - https://www.amazon.com/MEADOW-PROJECT-EXPLORATIONS-SOUTHS-SKINWALKER/dp/B08M2FY1DS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Trey.Hudson.509If you enjoy the show, please leave a review..!!Visit my website with Articles, Videos, and Podcast direct links - https://strangeparadigms.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 18, 2024) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2024. Jordan Brower is an assistant professor of English where he primarily teaches film and media studies. He earned his bachelor's degree in English at Amherst College and his Ph.D. in English and film and media studies from Yale University. Before coming to UK in 2019, he was a lecturer in the interdisciplinary history and literature program at Harvard University and, as a graduate student and then adjunct, at Yale University. In his research, Brower studies the ways artists — writers of fiction and screenplays, directors, stars — understand their positions within the increasingly complex and chaotic media industries in which they work. His first book, “Classical Hollywood, American Modernism: A Literary History of the Studio System” (Cambridge University Press, 2024), charts the entwined trajectories of the Hollywood studio system and literary modernism in the United States. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university.  For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page.  To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

In this episode, Lisa and Drews discuss:What experiential learning is, and how your student can engage in these types of opportunities. The importance of beginning career conversations in middle school. Different types of experiential learning (and the varying commitment levels each requires).The power of asking “Tell me more?” and giving your student the reins to take control of their experiential learning. Key Takeaways: Consider both interests and aptitudes when helping your teen to unlock potential career paths. Start laying the foundation to build awareness for your student as young as sixth grade. Your student should be leading as you are assisting and supporting. There are many ways for students to explore different experiences from job shadowing, to volunteering, to after-school experiences, or a high school internship, and so many more. If the opportunity doesn't seem to exist, just ask because that can open doors for your student.  “There are so many neat ways for families to engage in the opportunities to see and experience the real world. And I love the fact that this can be looked at from an awareness piece, it can be from an exploration piece, it can be from a planning piece, it can be from a doing piece.” – Drews MitchellAbout Drews Mitchell: Drews Mitchell earned an MA in School Counseling from Xavier University and has been serving as a counselor since 2007. His responsibilities have included the development and implementation of career-related awareness and assessment systems, group practice as well as counseling for both students and clients as well as their families. Mitchell, a National Career Development Association (NCDA) Certified Career Counselor, enjoys the process of helping others to find success using Career Construction Counseling and cognitive-behavioral techniques. He recently presented at the 2023 NCDA Global Conference about experiential learning and will present again in 2024 about cultivating hopefulness. His memberships include Chi Sigma Omega, Omicron Delta Kappa, the NCDA, the Ohio Career Development Association, the Ohio Association of College Admissions Counseling, and the Ohio Career Development Association.Episode References:Student LinkedIn Guide: https://flourishcoachingco.com/linkedinCareerOnestop https://www.careeronestop.org/ Roadtrip Nation: https://roadtripnation.com/ Common Data Set: https://commondataset.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ The Birkman Assessment: https://birkman.com/the-birkman-method Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). https://flourishcoachingco.com/videoConnect with Drews:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LovelandPaths Twitter: https://twitter.com/VisionCareers4U Website: https://www.visioncareercounseling.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drews-mitchell-72b86551/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Eli Schwartz of Henrico was named to the fall 2023 dean's list at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. To qualify for the dean's list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.70 or higher. *** The leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa recently initiated into the society Madison Brousseau of Glen Allen. Students initiated into ODK must be sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class. Students must demonstrate leadership experience and embrace ODK ideals. Brousseau is a Creative Writing and Psychology major at Hollins University in Roanoke, Va. *** Zoe Gallagher of...Article LinkSupport the show

To learn more about action plans and how solutions and action lead to results, please feel free to visit: https://www.sbprou.com/. How solutions and action lead to results, is covered in this video, along with the following subjects: - Problem solving - Goal attainment - Success strategies *********************************** Getting results can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, but by shifting our focus toward solutions and actions, we can make the process much easier. Instead of getting stuck in a cycle of dwelling on problems, it's important to actively seek out ways to overcome obstacles and move forward. This could involve breaking down big goals into smaller, manageable tasks, seeking support or guidance from others, or even just taking the first step toward making positive changes. By adopting a proactive mindset and taking action, we can set ourselves up for success and increase our chances of achieving the results we desire. So let's shift our focus from problems to solutions and start taking those meaningful steps towards reaching our goals! I'll be talking with Dr. Priscilla “Dr. P” Kucer about Solutions+Actions=Results! (SoAR!)™ Dr. Priscilla “Dr. P” Kucer is an internationally recognized Strategic Business Coach and Management Consultant, acclaimed for her innovative approach and extensive expertise. As the founder, owner, and CEO of the award-winning global management company Priscilla Kucer Consulting Solutions LLC® (PKCS LLC), Dr. P has been featured in prominent international publications such as WomELLE WomLEAD, Passion Vista Magazine, Digital First Magazine, Heidens Book, and CIO Today Magazine. Her company is registered in both the United States and Barbados. It holds the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE). Committed to community involvement, Dr. P holds leadership roles within nonprofit organizations such as Omicron Delta Kappa and Jamsz Konnections. Her company supports the Weiss Scholarship Foundation (WSF), which helps provide education to children in Dago, Kenya by covering their school expenses. As the creator of the SoAR! With the Coaching (SWC)™️ program, Dr. P has designed a comprehensive approach using her OPLE™ [pronounced oh-PUL] System's elements. The SWC program offers a customized experience for business owners, founders, co-founders, and their teams, catering to their specific needs. The OPLE System helps to increase efficiency by 60% and reduce unnecessary spending by 30%. Ultimately, Dr. P helps micro and small business owners to scale their businesses by learning strategies to improve their goals, processes, and operations to increase the number of micro/small businesses that make it to 5 years and beyond. Dr. P firmly believes that Solutions+Actions=Results! (SoAR!)™. https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillakucer/

LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 21, 2023) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must:  Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six 2023 Great Teacher Award winners. Martina Vasil is an associate professor of music education and School of Music interim director of Undergraduate Studies. She teaches undergraduate courses in general music methods and graduate courses in music education research and popular music education.  She is passionate about making music education more accessible and meaningful for all. This shows through her work in popular music education, Orff Schulwerk (an active approach to teaching music) and her service as president of the Association for Popular Music Education. Vasil is invested in graduate student success, conducting research on this topic and advising most students in the master's and Ph.D. music education programs. Prior to her appointment at UK, she taught kindergarten through eighth grade general music and instrumental music (band and strings) in Pennsylvania. Since 2018, she has taught children at Lexington Montessori School. Vasil has degrees from West Virginia University and Eastman School of Music. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

Dr. Lisa Thomson is a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic in the greater Los Angeles area and the Immediate Past President of the California Chiropractic Association. She has extensive knowledge in treating many pain-related conditions and has helped thousands of people get out of pain. Her true passion, however, is sports performance. Due to her extensive knowledge of human biomechanics and functional movement, she is considered an expert in her field and speaks at events all over the country sharing her knowledge. Dr. Thomson is an Upstate New York native and a graduate of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. At Plattsburgh she was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, was selected to be on the Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities list and was captain of the women's soccer team. She is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus. Upon graduating from Palmer Dr. Thomson drove out to California where she opened her practice.   Links: https://linktr.ee/drlisathomson https://backbodymind.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomsonlisa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlisathomson/

Truth in Accounting discusses bad accounting practices in state and local governments across the United States and how to change them with Kevin Bronner from the University at Albany. _________________ Currently, the 50 states are required by law to balance their budgets. However, because governments use cash-based accounting, budgets that appear balanced are anything but balanced. With cash-based accounting, financial reports show expenses only when money is paid, not when debt or future expenses are incurred. This presents a flawed and inaccurate picture of governments' financial condition. Full accrual calculations and techniques (FACT) accounting provides a more holistic view of government finances. Now is the time to advocate for common-sense reforms to government accounting and financial reporting requirements. Truth in Accounting is mobilizing experts, advocacy organizations, watchdog groups, journalists and everyday citizens to demand that state and local governments institute FACT-based accounting. Click this link below to learn more about how you can help make change. https://www.truthinaccounting.org/resources/page/fact-based-accounting _________________ Subscribe to Truth in Accounting here: https://bit.ly/2uygGER The official Truth in Accounting YouTube channel is your primary destination for informative and entertaining videos on government finances. For more about Truth in Accounting's work, visit: https://www.truthinaccounting.org Follow Truth in Accounting here: Facebook: https://facebook.com/truthinaccounting Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthinacct Instagram: https://instagram.com/truthinacct LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truth-in-accounting ------------ Kevin M. Bronner has a long and distinguished career in public service. A professor at the University of Albany since 1997, Dr. Bronner has taught courses in microeconomics, governmental accounting, regulatory administration, public finance, public budgeting, and strategic planning. Dr. Bronner served as a member of the University of Albany Council from 2002 to 2009, and is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the University at Albany's chapter of the National Leadership Honor Society. He was also inducted into Phi Alpha Kappa, the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. He was awarded the University at Albany's Distinguished Service Award by the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy in 2009. Dr. Bronner and his family reside in Loudonville, NY. Sheila Weinberg is the founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting. Since 2002 Ms. Weinberg has led Truth in Accounting's research initiatives. Because of her expertise in governmental budgeting and accounting, Ms. Weinberg has testified before the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), the Government Accounting Standards Board, and numerous state legislative hearings on matters of proper government accounting. Her commentary on the federal budget, Social Security, Medicare and other national issues has appeared repeatedly in numerous publications, including USA Today, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal. She has been a guest on local and national television and radio shows, and is often engaged to speak on federal and state budget and accounting issues. Bill Bergman serves as Truth in Accounting's Director of Research. He led question formation, idea development, and application of research initiatives. Bill teaches finance courses at Loyola University Chicago. He has over 30 years of financial market experience, including thirteen years as an economist and policy analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Bill earned an M.B.A. and an M.A. in public policy from the University of Chicago in 1990.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 23, 2023) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students.  To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six 2023 Great Teacher Award winners. Derek R. Lane is a professor in the Department of Communication. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma and undergraduate degrees from Eastern Wyoming College, Chadron State College, and the University of Nebraska-Kearney. He has been a faculty member at UK since 1996. In addition to teaching more than 30 different graduate and undergraduate courses, he has held administrative positions as associate dean for graduate programs in communication in the college from 2005-2009, senior associate dean from 2013-2020 and interim dean from 2018-2019. He also served as an endowed professor in the UK College of Engineering from 2004-2015. His instructional and organizational risk and crisis communication research explains how humans understand, organize and use the information contained in face-to-face and mediated messages to improve behavior change in applied contexts. He has worked on several collaborative research teams that have secured more than $8.5 million in funding. He first received the UK Alumni Association Great Teacher Award as an assistant professor in 2000. (He is a two-time recipient of the Great Teacher Award, initially given the honor as an assistant professor in 2000.) "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 19, 2023) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: •       Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six 2023 Great Teacher Award winners. University of Kentucky Alumni Chair Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering Dibakar Bhattacharyya is also the director of the UK Center of Membrane Sciences. In addition, he is a co-principal investigator of the UK National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Superfund Research Program and is renowned for his research on membranes for filtering and producing clean water. Bhattacharyya, universally known as “DB,” has been an educator for more than 50 years at UK. With its enormous amount of environmental research activity with students and recent extension to virus aerosol decontamination area, UK has received extensive international recognition, and Bhattacharyya's students have as well. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the North American Membrane Society. He previously won the Great Teacher Award in 1984, 1996 and 2008, and he is the 2021 recipient of the SEC Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 31, 2023) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. •       A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six 2023 Great Teacher Award winners. Jennifer Bird-Pollan is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Judge William T. Lafferty Professor of Law in the UK Rosenberg College of Law. She teaches courses across the tax law curriculum and her research lies at the intersection of tax law and philosophy, specifically regarding the taxation of wealth transfers and issues of sovereignty in international taxation. Bird-Pollan earned her bachelor's degree from Penn State University, her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. Prior to coming to UK, she practiced law in the tax department of Ropes & Gray in Boston. She won the College of Law Duncan Teaching Award in 2017 and was recognized by the Women's Law Caucus as the Outstanding Faculty Member in 2014 and 2022. From 2014-2015, she served as the Fulbright Visiting Professor at the Vienna University of Business and Economics in Vienna, Austria. Bird-Pollan serves as the faculty advisor to the Tax Law Society and the Women's Law Caucus. From 2018-2020, she served as Chair of the University Senate Council at UK. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 17, 2022) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must:  Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six 2023 Great Teacher Award winners. Kenton Sena is a lecturer in the Lewis Honors College. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in literature from Asbury University, and his master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. His thesis research focused on forest restoration on reclaimed surface mines in Appalachia. He received his Ph.D. in Integrated Plant and Soil Science (Forest Science emphasis), focusing on improving methods for detection and characterizing the distribution of a nonnative pathogen (Phytophthora cinnamomi) that causes disease in the American chestnut. He has published papers in journals such as Forests, Ecological Restoration, Science of the Total Environment, and Forest Ecology and Management.  His teaching and research interests include forest restoration ecology, environmental science, and literature of the environment. His service program engages students in environmentally relevant projects in Lexington and across the Commonwealth.  "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

 LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 10, 2023) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the six 2023 Great Teacher Award winners. Candice Hargons is an associate professor in the Counseling Psychology program where she studies sexual wellness and healing racial trauma – all with a love ethic. She is the interim department chair in the Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology in the UK College of Education. Hargons is a core faculty member of the Center for Health Equity and Transformation and a faculty affiliate of African American and Africana Studies and the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies. She serves on the American Psychological Association Board of Directors, is a Fellow in APA Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) and an APA Minority Fellow alumna. Hargons has degrees from Spelman College, Georgia State University, Howard University and she earned her Ph.D. at the University of Georgia. She is the PI (person in charge) of the Neighborhood Healers Project and she leads the Big Sex Study, a community-based research project investigating Black sexual wellness. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

WORDS have POWER. This episode will teach you how to HARNESS that power by becoming a master communicator.Simply put, JOHN MAXWELL is one of the GREATEST COMMUNICATORS who has ever lived. He is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who has sold over 24 million books and trained more than 5 million leaders in 180 countries. He has trained High-Achieving Leaders across the globe and has dominated the business leadership industry. He has transformed individuals, communities, corporations, and countries all around the world and was named #1 leadership expert of all time by Inc. Magazine. It is my honor to welcome JOHN MAXWELL back on the show.In this interview, you'll get a sneak peek into his new book, 16 UNDENIABLE LAWS OF COMMUNICATION: APPLY THEM AND MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MESSAGE. It's packed with valuable strategies that will up your leadership game by leaps and bounds, just like this interview.We're bringing you an hour of practical and actionable communication skills including insights on:The 3 Stages of CommunicationWINGING IT vs. WORKING AT ITThe LAW OF CONNECTINGThe power of telling a GREAT STORYHow to Tell “ME” STORIES with a “YOU” MEANINGKey Lessons from 13,000 Speaking EngagementsThe difference between talking about FAILURES vs. SUCCESSESThe power and anticipation of THE PAUSEHearing THE WHISPER of THE HIGHER VOICEThe 4 Fs of connecting with your audienceHere's one of John's best pieces of advice on communication:Just like in football, GOOD coaches always have a plan. GREAT coaches make half-time adjustments.Grab a pen and paper and dive into this communication MASTERCLASS!

Santia Fields of Glen Allen was awarded the Michael Robert “M.R.” Zigler Service Award during a ceremony April 15 at Bridgewater College in Virginia. The award, presented for exceptional off-campus community service, is named for a peace advocate, ecumenist and humanitarian from the BC class of 1916. Fields is co-president of the Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society, Phi Alpha Theta and the community service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. In addition, she is president of Model United Nations, an academic tutor, and a member of the Honor Council. Fields is teaching post-graduation and hopes to later obtain a master's degree...Article LinkSupport the show

The leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa recently initiated the following local students: Lauren Bellamy (Randolph-Macon College) and Miriam Moreno-Alcala (Randolph-Macon College), of Glen Allen; Lily Chapman (Randolph-Macon College), Elizabeth Dooley (Virginia Commonwealth University), Trishna Davis (Virginia Commonwealth University), Quianday Worthington (Randolph-Macon College), Mary Barricklow (Randolph-Macon College), Paul Seibert (Virginia Commonwealth University), Devin Barbee (Southern Virginia University), Elisabeth Waldron (Randolph-Macon College) and Aditya Kotha (Virginia Commonwealth University), of Henrico; and Phoebe Johnston (Hillsdale College), of Sandston. Students initiated into the society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class. Students must demonstrate leadership...Article LinkSupport the show

Trey is the current Director of the Anomalous Studies and Observation Group. He grew up in Atlanta. While in high school, he was awarded Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting. While a Scout, Trey Earned the 50-miler award three times for backpacking and paddling trips in excess of 50 consecutive miles. In 1982 he was awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious American Wilderness Leadership School in Jackson, Wyoming. In 1983 he graduated from Norcross High School, located just outside of Atlanta. He entered college at the University of West Georgia and decided to major in psychology. UWG is home to a world-renowned psychology department and one of the few universities offering degrees with a humanistic and transpersonal focus. At the UWG psychology program, Trey had a chance to study with such luminaries as William Roll, Mike Arons, Don Rice, Chris Anstoos and others. When studying at UWG, Trey was awarded a US Army scholarship while a ROTC cadet and was also inducted into two honor societies, Pi Gamma Mu and Omicron Delta Kappa. In 1987, Trey completed his bachelor's degree in psychology and was also awarded a minor in anthropology. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army Reserves and branched as Military Intelligence. After college Trey worked as a private investigator investigating insurance fraud and also attended the Army Intelligence Officers Basic Course at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. In the spring of 1988, he was certified as an All-Source Intelligence Officer (35D). He was assigned to the 372nd Military Intelligence Detachment and then the 337th Tactical Exploitation Battalion. An injury ended Trey's military career and he is now a disabled veteran. In 1989 Trey entered Federal Government service as a Security Specialist. During his federal career, he has received training and experience in various specialties, including intelligence analysis, WMD security, anti-terrorism, counter-intelligence, emergency management, physical security, personal security, response to CBRNE incidents, and incident command, operations security, information security and many others. He has also taken many courses in combat pistol and rifle gunfighting. In 2008-2009 Trey served a tour in Afghanistan as an Operations and Anti-terrorism officer. Trey is also an EMS First Responder, Combat Lifesaver, Rescue SCUBA Diver, a certified Military Emergency Management Specialist, certified DoD security professional and Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator. He has been awarded the Department of the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, the Commander's Award for Civilian Service twice, and the Army Superior Unit Award, Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal and the NATO International Security & Assistance (ISAF) Medal. He is married, lives in the southern USA and has two adult daughters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grizzly-onthehunt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grizzly-onthehunt/support

Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D., became the eighth President of Coppin State University (CSU) on May 26, 2020. A respected higher education leader, he is an advocate committed to creating opportunities for all students, especially those from underrepresented communities.He is a champion of public policy issues that foster meaningful dialogue within the landscape of higher education. President Jenkins has delivered keynote addresses to audiences across the United States and internationally. His speeches, research, presentations, and publications have been focused on economic development, crisis management, enrollment and retention, diversity, leadership, African-American male initiatives, social justice, first-generation college students, funding higher education, mentoring, and high-risk college campus behavior such as alcohol consumption and sexual misconduct.President Jenkins is leading the Coppin State University family with an unwavering commitment to student-centeredness, excellence, transparency, and accountability. Through collaboration with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Baltimore community, President Jenkins is positioning Coppin State University to become a national leader in urban higher education that transforms the lives of students, from all backgrounds. Coppin State University is recognized, nationally, for its healthcare, business, psychology, criminal justice, teacher education, social work, and STEM academic programs.President Jenkins has expanded the academic portfolio by developing and implementing new, high-demand academic program offerings, such as: the certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Master of Science in Health Information Management, the Bachelor of Science in Data Science, the Master of Science in Applied Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, and the Master of Science in Polymer and Materials Sciences. Greater emphasis has been placed on adult learners and, therefore, three fully online degree programs are under development with the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems recently receiving full approval for online offering. The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education – Human Development, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, and the Doctorate of Nursing Practice will be submitted for approval to offer through online modality.As President of Coppin State University, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Hippodrome Foundation; the Baltimore chapter of President Obama's national initiative, My Brother's Keeper; Healthcare Access Maryland; the Maryland Zoological Society; the Boy Scouts of America – Baltimore Area Council; the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities; and the national advisory council for Ninety To Zero. He is also a member the President's Council of the Greater Baltimore Committee.President Jenkins has been honored by several civic organizations and universities for his leadership on social change and community engagement. He has been invited to discuss important higher education issues on various media outlets, appearing on Maryland Public Television, Fox News, CBS News, The Jim Strawn Talk Show, HBCU'ish, Hoppy Kercheval – WV MetroNews, IHeart Radio, TEDCO Talks, WOLB, HBCU Digest, C-SPAN, The Box Podcast, NPR and the Roland Martin Show. President Jenkins has been inducted into several prestigious academic honor, business, and leadership societies, including Alpha Kappa Psi; Phi Kappa Phi; Sigma Alpha Pi; Alpha Sigma Lambda; Omicron Delta Kappa; Alpha Phi Sigma; Pi NU; and Order of Omega. The Baltimore Business Journal included him in their 2021 cohort of “Faces to Watch.”Born in Washington, D.C., and raised between the nation's capital and North Carolina, Jenkins is a United States Army veteran who began his path to the presidency as a first-generation college graduate of Fayetteville State University. He earned a master's degree from North Carolina Central University and a doctorate from Virginia Tech. President Jenkins is the first graduate in the history of Virginia Tech's Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) doctoral program to become a college or university president.President Jenkins is married to his college sweetheart, Toinette Jenkins, who proudly serves as the First Lady of Coppin State University. They have two daughters.

The leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa recently initiated the following local students: Suyeon Kim, Karthik Lalwani and Kelsey Hark, of Glen Allen; Matthew Johnson, Connor Butterworth, Caroline Bisese, Lady Greer Corral, Josephine Holland, Alice Mendelson, Alexander Ezzelle, Joseph Hagan and Jake Kleinschuster, of Henrico; and Ximena Ramirez Alban, of Sandston. Students initiated into the society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class. Students must demonstrate leadership experience and embrace ODK ideals. *** The following students from Henrico County were named to the fall 2022 president's list at Southern New Hampshire University:...Article LinkSupport the show

Governor Brian Kemp picked a Duluth-based attorney to fill the newly created seventh Gwinnett County State Court Judge seat, starting in January. Kemp's office announced on Friday night that the governor has appointed Jaletta Long Smith to fill the seat, which was created by the Georgia General Assembly earlier this year. Smith is a Gwinnett native and a litigation associate at Andersen, Tate and Carr PC in Duluth. Smith's focus area at Andersen, Tate and Carr has been on civil litigation and appellate matters, according to the governor's office. She earned her bachelor's degree in communication studies and Spanish from Clemson University and her law degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's William H. Bowen School of Law. Smith served as a law clerk for three judges: U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Arkansas Judge Kristine G. Baker, retire Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Robert L. Brown and former Georgia Supreme Court Justice Britt C. Grant. She handled civil and criminal appeals for Brown and Grant and federal civil and criminal trial matters for Baker. Smith was a Bowen Scholar, which is a full academic scholarship, at Arkansas-Little Rock and graduated in 2010 with high honors and among the top three students in her class. She was also the executive editor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review. During her time at Arkansas-Little Rock, she was also one of six students who were picked to compete on the Bowen Trial team and received a Dean's Certificate of Distinguished Service. She was a member of he Judge Henry Woods Inn of Court in Little Rock as well. Smith was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and a Tiger Feature Twirler at Clemson, according to her biography on the Andersen, Tate and Carr website. Smith and her husband, Andy, have two children. The Atlanta Regional Commission awarded funding for seven transportation-related projects in Gwinnett County, including a Satellite Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit line, on Wednesday. The projects are part of a list of 77 metro Atlanta transportation projects that will split $235 million in federal transportation funding that the ARC is tasked with distributing. The funding is part of the Transportation Improvement Program, also known as TIP. The proposed BRT line on Satellite Boulevard is one of the biggest projects from Gwinnett, and it is set to receive $6.4 million in federal funding through the ARC. It is expected to run from the OFS property off Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross to the Sugarloaf Mills Park and Ride lot in Lawrenceville. The federal funding will be used to begin environmental and design work on the proposed BRT line. Gwinnett officials have been looking at how to improve mobility adjacent to the Interstate 85 corridor. BRT, which is a setup where buses act somewhat similar to trains in that they travel in dedicated lanes, is one of the options that has been discussed in recent years. The county is putting up $1.6 million as a local matching share on the federal dollars, meaning a total of $8 million will be used to kick off the environmental and design work. But, BRT is not the only big project in Gwinnett that is expected to get funding. There is $6 million in federal funding going to the Georgia Department of Transportation for the widening of Scenic Highway, also known as State Route 124, between U.S. Highway 78 in Snellville and Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. State and county officials have been planning to add an additional lane in each direction for years. For a list of the other projects receiving funds, please visit Gwinnett Daily Post dot Com.   Duluth senior Sean Kimani will play his college football in the Ivy League, committing Sunday to Columbia University. Kimani, a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive lineman, was a first-team all-county selection this season by the Touchdown Club of Gwinnett. He also has a 4.0 GPA. He joins a Lions program that finished 2022 with a 6-4 record, going 3-4 against Ivy League competition. The backdrop for Lions home games is different than what you might see on most college campuses, as Columbia plays its home games in Manhattan, at Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium. Columbia's 2023 football season kicks off on September 16th at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. Ivy League teams traditionally begin their football seasons a few weeks later than other colleges to help accommodate players doing summer internships across the county and world. Shiloh Elementary School is getting a new principal — who parents, students and teachers are already familiar with — while Gwinnett County Public Schools will see new faces in two positions, including a new chief financial officer and executive director of leadership development. Jennifer Mercedes, who has been an assistant principal at Shiloh Elementary School since 2018, will become the school's new principal. Meanwhile, Masana L. Mailliard has been hired as Gwinnett County Public Schools' new chief financial officer and Chandra Walker will become the district's new executive director of leadership development. In addition to being Shiloh's assistant principal for the new four years, Mercedes has held positions at two other schools in the district, according to a background provided by GCPS. Mailliard is coming to GCPS from the DeKalb County School District, where she has been the deputy chief financial officer since 2020. And, Walker has been a GCPS employee since 2003, and has served as the district's director of leadership development since 2013.   A fire that officials said was caused by an electrical issue destroyed a Loganville home Friday night. Just before 6 p.m., firefighters responded to a fire at the 800 block of Creek Cove Way South East. A neighbor called 911 to report the house fire and believed that the homeowner was absent. When fire crews arrived they found heavy fire blowing through the roof. Once the fire was knocked down searches were completed that confirmed the house was vacant during the fire, McGiboney said. The scene was brought under control by 7:20 p.m. Twenty-nine firefighters responded to the incident. A Dacula man has been arrested and charged in the murder of a Gwinnett County senior corrections officer who was killed in the parking lot of the county's corrections facility earlier this week. The Gwinnett County Police Department's SWAT Team arrested Yahya Abdulkadir, in Lithonia on Friday afternoon. He faces felony murder and aggravated assault charges in the death of Scott Riner, who was killed on Tuesday morning. The Gwinnett Police Homicide Unit has been working this case around the clock since early Tuesday when the incident occurred. The SWAT Team was backed up by Gwinnett Sheriff's deputies, U.S. Marshals, ATF agents and officials from the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office as they made the arrest. 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LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 7, 2022) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been 307 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the 2022 Great Teacher Award winners. Since working at the Center for Applied Energy Research in the mid-1980s, John "Jack" Groppo, of the UK College of Engineering, has focused on mineral processing work which began with fine coal that had not been recovered because the technology didn't exist. Today, processing fine coal is common practice. Groppo is a professor and director of undergraduate studies in mining engineering. He is the co-creator of the sustainable campus electronics recycling program at UK. He is the developer of the Center for Applied Energy Research “Energy 101” education outreach for local underserved elementary schools providing energy education with hands-on demonstrations. He is the faculty advisor for the UK Society of Mining Engineers Student Chapter. Groppo earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in mining and mineral engineering from Virginia Tech and his doctorate in mining engineering from the University of Kentucky. His research interests include mineral processing, surface chemistry, power generation, and industrial and coal utilization by-product recycling. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 30, 2022) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been 307 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the 2022 Great Teacher Award winners. Cortney Lollar, a James and Mary Lassiter Professor of Law from the UK Rosenberg College of Law, teaches and researches in the areas of criminal law, criminal procedure, remedies, race, gender, sexuality and social science. Prior to joining the UK faculty in 2013, Lollar was a clinical faculty fellow at Washington University in St. Louis. She previously represented adult and juvenile defendants at the trial and appellate level at the Federal Defender Program in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia. Lollar received her bachelor's degree from Brown University and her doctorate from New York University School of Law, where she was editor-in-chief of the Review of Law and Social Change. Her work has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court as well as other federal and state courts. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 23, 2022) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been 307 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the 2022 Great Teacher Award winners. Beth Rous, from the UK College of Education, has spent her career working to advance knowledge on how people design and lead complex human service systems. She believes that all children have a right to high quality educational experiences and has generated more than $98 million in grants and contracts to help realize this vision. A professor in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies, Rous teaches courses in research methods. She earned her bachelor's degree in learning disabilities, moderate disabilities and elementary education from Morehead State University; her master's in special education: interdisciplinary early childhood education; and her doctorate in instruction and administration from the University of Kentucky. Rous serves as a research and policy associate at the Human Development Institute, serving as the founding director for the Kentucky Partnership for Early Childhood Services from 1996-2017. She is a technical advisor/consultant for the U.S. Department of Education and Health and Human Services. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 14, 2022) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been over 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the 2022 Great Teacher Award winners. Olivia Davis, from the Gatton College of Business and Economics, joined the faculty at the University of Kentucky in January 2018. She was in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in the assurance practice before joining UK. As a CPA with nearly 14 years of experience, Davis brings a wealth of practical experience to her classroom. She invites her students to go beyond just the technical accounting and auditing concepts by sharing real-world, current scenarios with them. Davis serves as the faculty advisor for the UK Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants and she is a professional member of NABA. She earned her bachelor's and master's in accounting from UK. Davis was awarded the Gatton College Teaching Excellence Award in 2020, the 2021 Gatton College Faculty of the Year (student selected) and the 2021 University of Kentucky Provost's Award for Outstanding Teaching. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 7, 2022) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been 307 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the 2022 Great Teacher Award winners. Zachary Bray, from the Rosenberg College of Law, is a James and Mary Lassiter Professor of Law at the Rosenberg College of Law. A Lexington native and graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the Yale Law School, Bray worked at the University of Houston Law Center before coming to UK as a visiting assistant professor in 2015. He was promoted to full professor in 2020. At the University of Houston, he was recognized with a university-wide Provost's Teaching Excellence Award. Bray's research focuses on monument law, private land trusts, low-income housing, the Endangered Species Act, groundwater conflicts and religious land use. Bray has taught as a visitor at the Washington University School of Law and The College of William & Mary Law School. He has taught undergraduate students considering law school in the Kentucky Legal Education Opportunity Summer Institute and the University of Houston Law Center Pre-Law Pipeline Program.   "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 2, 2022) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue spotlights one of the 2022 Great Teacher Award winners. Beth Barnes, from the UK College of Communication and Information, is a professor and the director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Integrated Strategic Communication. She leads the international studies programs for the college and represents it on the university's International Advisory Council. She has taught in Cape Town, South Africa and London, England. Her specialty areas include international education, media audience measurement, curriculum development and non-profit strategic communication. She worked in both advertising and public relations prior to teaching. Barnes teaches the introductory course in the ISC major as well as courses in account management, public relations and sales promotion, and sponsorship. For 13 years she was director of the School of Journalism and Telecommunications. Barnes earned her bachelor's degree from The College of William & Mary and her master's in advertising and her doctorate in communication studies from Northwestern University. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

About Bree: Attorney Bree Sullivan-Howell  was born and raised in South Georgia. After graduating with honors from Deerfield-Windsor School in Albany, Ms. Sullivan matriculated to the University of Georgia, where she graduated from the UGA Honors Program with a perfect 4.0 grade point average in Journalism/Public Relations, First Honor Graduate, Summa Cum Laude, with honors, in 1999. Ms. Sullivan's academic success brought with it memberships in such honor societies as Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key National Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and Order of Omega Greek Honor Society. While a student at the University of Georgia, Ms. Sullivan-Howell was named one of ten Outstanding Senior Leaders and was awarded a 1997 National Leadership Award from Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society. She also represented UGA's athletic department in UGA football recruitment efforts, was a member and philanthrophy chairperson of Kappa Delta Sorority, and was a member of Mortar Board. Perhaps her best preparation for law school and, ultimately, a career as a litigator came when she was selected to serve as Defender/Advocate on UGA's University Judiciary. Ms. Sullivan-Howell served as an intern in the Washington, D.C., offices of the late U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell and U.S. Representative Nathan Deal, who went on to become Georgia Governor.  While working on Capitol Hill, Ms. Sullivan-Howell attended and completed a course of study with the Institute on Political Journalism at Georgetown University. Ms. Sullivan-Howell worked two years during college as a file clerk in the Athens law firm of Fortson, Bentley & Griffin, P.A. before matriculating to law school in 1999. Ms. Sullivan-Howell's academic success and leadership while an undergraduate earned her a full scholarship to attend law school at Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law. While there, Ms. Sullivan distinguished herself as a top student, graduating Cum Laude in 2002 and receiving CALI Awards For Excellence in First Amendment Law, Environmental Law, Taxation of Tax-Exempt Organizations, Appellate Practice and Procedure, Advanced Legal Research, Legal Writing I and Legal Writing II. Ms. Sullivan-Howell also received Faculty Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing I and Legal Writing II and was named to the school's Dean's List. Outside the classroom, Ms. Sullivan-Howell participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program helping needy people complete income tax returns and was active in the Federalist Society. She also served as Vice President of Mercer's chapter of Christian Legal Society and gained invaluable experience as an intern to the late Honorable Duross Fitzpatrick, Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia in 2001. ​After her admission to the Georgia Bar in 2002, Ms. Sullivan-Howell accepted a position as an associate with the Macon firm of James, Bates, Pope & Spivey, LLP, (now known as James Bates) where she worked as a commercial and business tort litigator.  Ms. Sullivan-Howell relocated from Macon to Thomasville in 2005. Ms. Sullivan-Howell serves as a Board member for Family Enrichment Group, Inc., the Thomas County affiliate of CASA Georgia, Inc., an organization which provides child advocacy services in Georgia's Juvenile Courts. She is also an active member of the Women's Forum, a subsection of the Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, and has presented legal information programs for Boy Scouts and women's small groups in Thomasville.   Ms. Sullivan-Howell has served as a competition judge and advisor to the Scholars Academy team in Georgia High School Mock Trial proceedings. Ms. Sullivan-Howell is a member of the Georgia Bar's Sections on Family Law and Child Protection & Advocacy and the Thomas County Bar Association. Ms. Sullivan-Howell has served for many years as Chairperson for the Advisory Board to Southwest Georgia Technical College's program in Paralegal Studies. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named Ms. Sullivan-Howell one of the Ten Best Family Law Attorneys in Georgia. Positive feedback from clients has earned Ms. Sullivan-Howell an Avvo Client's Choice badge on Avvo's widely-used legal services website (www.avvo.com). Ms. Sullivan-Howell is admitted to practice in all Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Washington, D.C. She is an active member of Thomasville First United Methodist Church, where she sings with the Worship Team and teaches Sunday School. Where to Find Bree: Website: The Sullivan Firm Instagram:  Bree Sullivan-Howell Instagram: Crush Your Divorce

In today's Episode we Have Author, Researcher, and Director of The Oxford Paranormal Society and Anomalous Studies and Observation Group. We will be talking about his New Book "The Meadow Project" which is based on a Location in the South that resembles Skinwalker Ranch with High Strangeness, UFO Sighting, Paranormal Activity, and Much More! We will also dive into some of his investigations at this Strange location, and his Team he has Put together that loves being Boots on the Ground Investigators! Trey's Bio: He grew up in Atlanta. While in school he was awarded Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting. While a Boy Scout Trey Earned the 50-miler award three times for backpacking and paddling trips in excess of 50 consecutive miles. In 1982 he was awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious American Wilderness Leadership School located in Jackson, Wyoming. In 1983 he graduated from Norcross High School which is located just outside of Atlanta. He entered college at the University of West Georgia and decided to major in psychology. UWG is home to a world-renowned psychology department and one of the few universities offering degrees with a humanistic and transpersonal focus. At the UWG psychology program Trey had a chance to study with such luminaries as William Roll, Mike Arons, Don Rice, Chris Anstoos and others. When studying at UWG, Trey was awarded an US Army scholarship while a ROTC cadet and was inducted into two honor societies, Pi Gamma Mu and Omicron Delta Kappa. In 1987, Trey completed his bachelor's degree in psychology and was also awarded a minor in anthropology. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army and branched as Military Intelligence. After college Trey worked as a private investigator investigating insurance fraud and also attended the Army Intelligence Officers Basic Course at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. In the spring of 1988 he was certified as an All source Intelligence Officer (35D). He was assigned to the 372nd Military Intelligence Detachment and then the 337th Tactical Exploitation Battalion, both in the Army Reserves. An injury ended Trey's military career and he is now a disabled veteran.In 1989 Trey entered Federal Government service as a Security Specialist. During his federal career Trey has received training and experience in various specialties to include intelligence analysis, security of WMD, anti-terrorism, counter-intelligence, emergency management, physical security, personal security, response to CBRNE incidents, incident command, operations security, information security and many others. He has also taken many courses in combat pistol and rifle gun fighting. In 2008-2009 Trey served a tour in Afghanistan as an Operations and Anti-terrorism officer. Trey is also an EMS First Responder, Combat Lifesaver, Rescue SCUBA Diver, a certified Military Emergency Management Specialist, certified DoD security professional and Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator. Trey has been awarded the Department of the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, the Commander's Award for Civilian Service twice, and the Army Superior Unit Award, Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal and the NATO International Security and Assistance (ISAF) Medal. Trey's New Book (Available On Amazon) - "The Meadow Project" - This book chronicles the in-depth research into another such location located in America's Southland. This remote site, known among select researchers simply as the “Meadow” is the location of many astounding events. Some have even compared it to Skinwalker Ranch itself with its own reports of UFOs, cryptid beasts, portals, missing time, crop circle like formations, men/women in black, orbs, strange beams of light, mysterious beings and many other oddities. CONTACT ME: TWITTER - @AATPEAK WEBSITE - UFOENCOUNTERSWORLDWIDE.WORDPRESS.COM

James Trey Hudson All Things Paranormal! Trey is the current Director of the Oxford Paranormal Society and the Anomalous Studies and Observation Group.He grew up in Atlanta. While in school he was awarded Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting. While a Boy Scout Trey Earned the 50-miler award three times for backpacking and paddling trips in excess of 50 consecutive miles. In 1982 he was awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious American Wilderness Leadership School located in Jackson, Wyoming. In 1983 he graduated from Norcross High School which is located just outside of Atlanta.He entered college at the University of West Georgia and decided to major in psychology. UWG is home to a world-renowned psychology department and one of the few universities offering degrees with a humanistic and transpersonal focus. At the UWG psychology program Trey had a chance to study with such luminaries as William Roll, Mike Arons, Don Rice, Chris Anstoos and others. When studying at UWG, Trey was awarded an US Army scholarship while a ROTC cadet and was inducted into two honor societies, Pi Gamma Mu and Omicron Delta Kappa.In 1987, Trey completed his bachelor's degree in psychology and was also awarded a minor in anthropology. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army and branched as Military Intelligence.After college Trey worked as a private investigator investigating insurance fraud and also attended the Army Intelligence Officers Basic Course at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. In the Spring of 1988 he was certified as an All source Intelligence Officer (35D). He was assigned to the 372nd Military Intelligence Detachment and then the 337th Tactical Exploitation Battalion, both in the Army Reserves. An injury ended Trey's military career and he is now a disabled veteran.In 1989 Trey entered Federal Government service as a Security Specialist. During his federal career Trey has received training and experience in various specialties to include intelligence analysis, security of WMD, anti-terrorism, counter-intelligence, emergency management, physical security, personal security, response to CBRNE incidents, incident command, operations security, information security and many others.He has also taken many courses in combat pistol and rifle gun fighting.In 2008-2009 Trey served a tour in Afghanistan as an Operations and Anti-terrorism officer.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 12, 2021) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been 307 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue features part two of interviews with the 2021 winners of the Great Teacher Awards. On this episode, we'll be talking with three of them: Christopher Crawford, from the College of Arts & Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Chad Risko, representing the College of Arts & Sciences, Chemistry, and Kathleen Swan, representing the College of Education, Curriculum and Instruction. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 5, 2021) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been 307 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK. Have superior knowledge of the subject matter. Have original and innovative classroom presentations. Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting. Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years. A committee of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. This episode of Behind the Blue features part one of interviews with the 2021 winners of the Great Teacher Awards. Featured on this episode are: Clark Kebodeaux, representing the College of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice and Science Wayne Sanderson, representing both the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering as well as the College of Public Health, Epidemiology Joseph H. Hammer, representing the College of Education, Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

Today on See You in Court, we are honored to be joined by the Honorable Stephen Louis A. Dillard, presiding 73rd Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.  Honorable Stephen Louis A. Dillard: Presiding Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard was appointed as the 73rd judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia on November 1, 2010, by Governor Sonny Perdue. Prior to his appointment, Judge Dillard was in private practice with James, Bates, Pope & Spivey in Macon, serving as chairman of the firm's appellate practice group. Judge Dillard was elected and reelected by his fellow Georgians in 2012 and 2018. On July 1, 2017, Judge Dillard was sworn in as the 30th Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia for a two-year term that ended on June 30, 2019. He currently serves as the presiding judge of the Court's Fourth Division. Judge Dillard was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 13, 1969. He attended and graduated from Hillwood High School in Nashville, Tennessee; Samford University (B.A. 1992); and the Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1996). In college, Judge Dillard was a member of The Sigma Chi Fraternity and Omicron Delta Kappa. He was also given the Evelyn Meadows Historical Essay Award, as well as the William McMillian Rogers Colonial Dames Overall Essay Award for "The Tempting of America to be America: Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Papers." During law school, Judge Dillard was a member of the Moot Court Board and received the Judge Robert G. Gillespie Outstanding Achievement in Appellate Advocacy Award, as well as the American Jurisprudence Award in Appellate Advocacy. He also reactivated the Mississippi College Chapter of the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, serving as its president for three years. After graduating from law school, Judge Dillard joined the Macon law firm of Stone & Baxter, where he practiced from 1996 until 2001. In September 2001, he left private practice for a two-year period to serve as a law clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit for Judge Daniel A. Manion (who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986). In September 2003, Judge Dillard joined James Bates as of counsel, specializing in appellate practice and complex litigation. While in practice, he received an AV® Preeminent™ Peer-Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was named by Super Lawyers as one of Georgia's "rising stars." Read Full Bio   Links: Judge Stephen Dillard Twitter Court of Appeals of the State of GA http://www.akintate.com/ https://www.gatriallawyers.net/ See You In Court Website To learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, visit fairplay.org  

Danielle trained in transformational personal and professional development through Landmark Worldwide, where she was a head coach of their premier international leadership training program. As a former Division 1 soccer and softball athlete and captain, Danielle works with today's upcoming athletes and athletic coaches to transform their training and skills to become the best!  In this episode, we explore… * The impact of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro  * The power of being humble * Embracing your fear  * Breaking limiting habits and patterns * The 24-hour rule   Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and Spotify. If you listen to the Extraordinary Being Movement podcast, take a screenshot and tag us @ExtraordinaryBeingMovement on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @theebmpodcast.  Connect with Danielle Fagan… Website: https://www.soccerdcf.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielle.fagan.792 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soccerdcf.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-fagan-/   About Danielle Fagan... Danielle Fagan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Communications and a Master of Business Administration from Villanova University. She was a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honor society. Danielle has worked in business development, project management, marketing, and education before starting her soccer training, team building, and leadership development company that she has successfully directed for 17 years. As a former athlete, Danielle continues to compete in triathlons, and in 2007 she climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro.   Join the Movement! Go tohttps://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ExtraordinaryBeingMovement.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3ua2meTpAoVGH7LGoVbWiBTraF_WSwQx9DdTj08n-Wa0NDduIsysJyjsY&h=AT1dg5NsHFZE4sh3L4J778_oInrnYPpw9-rPxsddzA3_rS5l69YMwGQYAEEgB_IbwEdL-QpPF3_JYydzF_T_L4wNBFfPlZabb-bk9gRS2izflcO61p0a1ct4QKGqzWzMOqFuDgeRsp4rkhCRJjHCaPM&__tn__=-UK-y-R&c%5B0%5D=AT0x-aTJZfKSogd6_8he68E2GpOqFAv1F3pdXTGZOEFKwNpuXEqt-GDVa2xFUqUhQE-xSmd5lBKrpM102LyR5lUiTj9qQ2HNUmhE2qW5pQonIwuLVXysThXNI5LT9Bp0QCmfWw2pVAac19bdDxi1x70wLxUfNbVTzOP_Ex8cl-gym_6kFRj ( http://www.ExtraordinaryBeingMovement.com) to get instant access.   #podcast #coaching #sports #leadership #communication #embracingyourfear #interview #podcaster #soccer #happiness #villanovauniversity #lifecoach #jointhemovement #teambuilding #thelifestyle #featuredexpert #omicrondeltakappa #businesdevelopment #makeadifference #kilimanjaro #coachingexpert #soccerpro #ussoccer #mindfulness #divisionone #growthmindset #selfworth #transformation #personaldevelopment #athleticcoach

Dr. Louis Frazier, a double Deac and former offensive lineman for the 2006 ACC Champion Wake Forest football team, joins this week's edition of the Deac2Deac Podcast. On today's pod, Frazier joins fellow football alum Kevin Smith to talk about winning the ACC title and why he chose Wake Forest. -------------- Frazier began his Demon Deacon career in 2003, redshirting as a reserve offensive lineman. The Clearwater, Fla. native would go on to see action in the next four seasons, culminating in starting all 14 games of the Wake Forest's 2006 ACC Championship Season at guard. His 69.5 knockdown blocks ranked second on the team during his senior season. After graduating from Wake Forest with a degree in Biology as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies and the Beta Beta Beta biology honors society, Frazier was accepted into the Wake Forest School of Medicine, where he was elected class vice president of the class of 2012 and joined the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Frazier specialized in emergency medicine, and was matched into Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Emergency Medicine Resident Program. After completing his residency in Nashville, Frazier has worked as an emergency physician at multiple hospitals in Tennessee.

Dr. Louis Frazier, a double Deac and former offensive lineman for the 2006 ACC Champion Wake Forest football team, joins this week's edition of the Deac2Deac Podcast. On today's pod, Frazier joins fellow football alum Kevin Smith to talk about winning the ACC title and why he chose Wake Forest. -------------- Frazier began his Demon Deacon career in 2003, redshirting as a reserve offensive lineman. The Clearwater, Fla. native would go on to see action in the next four seasons, culminating in starting all 14 games of the Wake Forest's 2006 ACC Championship Season at guard. His 69.5 knockdown blocks ranked second on the team during his senior season. After graduating from Wake Forest with a degree in Biology as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies and the Beta Beta Beta biology honors society, Frazier was accepted into the Wake Forest School of Medicine, where he was elected class vice president of the class of 2012 and joined the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Frazier specialized in emergency medicine, and was matched into Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Emergency Medicine Resident Program. After completing his residency in Nashville, Frazier has worked as an emergency physician at multiple hospitals in Tennessee.

It's a new year! The January 2021 edition of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” takes a deep dive into top honor societies and student leadership on campus. We hear from: • The president of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter #246, Dr. Maria Bachman • Susan Lyons, Omicron Delta Kappa, MTSU Chapter coordinator • Chelseah Moore, the new SGA president who was elected this past fall. You can watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, anytime on YouTube, True Blue TV Cable Channel 9 daily at 7 AM and 5:30 PM, and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. every Sunday. #MTSU

Welcome to Listen Up OΔK Leaders, a podcast about leading in the 21st century.  Our focus is collegiate leaders and leadership but we welcome everyone. We will explore the issues of resiliency, equity and inclusion, career development, and civic engagement. Our guests will be experts in their fields as well as members of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society.

Colin Exelby – The Grow Your Business and Grow Your Wealth podcast with Gary Heldt Episode 005 Colin Exelby Colin Exelby is the President and founder of Celestial Wealth Management in Baltimore, MD. With over sixteen years’ experience assessing complex financial situations, Colin is a Certified Finacial Planner™ (CFP®) Professional providing comprehensive advice on how to structure and diversify client holdings, manage risk, help assess tax situations, and optimize charitable giving.  His passion is investing. When he began his career as a financial advisor back in 2000 it was the middle of the technology bubble. Much of what he studied was put to the test immediately. It was at that point, Colin realized his calling. He enjoys helping individuals discover and pursue their financial goals over the course of their lives. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with a major in finance and minor in economics from the Frank Perdue School of Business. He was inducted into to the National Leadership Society, Omicron Delta Kappa his senior year. Immediately following graduation, Colin accepted a position as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, Maryland where he practiced wealth management for nine years. In 2009, he decided to take the next step in his career by starting his own firm Celestial Wealth Management, LLC. Listen to this informative Grow Your Business and Grow Your Wealth podcast episode with Colin Exelby about financial planning and being a Certified Financial Planner™. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How dealing with people’s businesses and money is a highly emotional task. ●    Why CFPs are held to a higher standard than insurance agents and brokers. ●    How it’s important to have an adaptable business if the economy changes. ●    Why you should go back and list the three worst financial decisions you made. ●    How you need to be able to navigate the downside of your business for success. Connect with Colin: Links Mentioned: celestialwealthmanagement.com/bizowner seetheforestthroughthetrees.com Guest Contact Info: Facebook facebook.com/CelestialWealthMgmt LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/towsonfinancialadvisor YouTube youtube.com/user/CelestialWealthMgmt Connect with Gary: Website sbadvisors.cc/ Facebook facebook.com/SmallBusinessAdvisors LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/gary-d-heldt-jr-388a051/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 65 is brought to you in partnership with Omicron Delta Kappa. We’re going to be learning about the Charlie Life and Leadership Academy, an online tool that aims to build an emerging pipeline of 21st Century leaders who thrive individually, and in relationships, teams, organizations, and communities throughout the U.S. and the world. Our guest is the CEO of the Charlie Academy, Dr. Bruce Jackson. Executive Director C. Charles Jackson Foundation, CEO Charlie Academy/Institute of Applied Human Excellence: As a competitive athlete, Bruce has dedicated his career to the development of individuals, teams, organizations, and communities that seek to maximize influence, leadership, and change. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Foundations of the Charlie Academy 5:00 How to use the website 8:15 Leadership patterns across campuses and how Charlie Academy can help 18:00 The paradox of servant leadership and expert mindset 20:15 Leadership inspirations 29:30 How to get involved with Charlie Academy 40:00 Outro Email: bruce@charlieacademy.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/SALead; www.facebook.com/OmicronDeltaKappa Twitter: @naspaslpkc @johnmarkday @ODK1914 Instagram: NASPA_SLPKC; ODK_HQ Websites: www.charlieacademy.org

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 23, 2019) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been 296 awards given since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK Have superior knowledge of the subject matter Have original and innovative classroom presentations Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years A committee of 17 members of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. On this episode of Behind the Blue, UKPR’s Amy Jones-Timoney talks with two of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2019. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 16, 2019) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been 296 awards given since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK Have superior knowledge of the subject matter Have original and innovative classroom presentations Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years A committee of 17 members of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. On this episode of Behind the Blue, UKPR’s Amy Jones-Timoney talks with two of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2019. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 10, 2019) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been 296 awards given since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students. To receive the award, a candidate must: Hold the rank of full-time lecturer or above and have been a member of the faculty for the past three years at UK Have superior knowledge of the subject matter Have original and innovative classroom presentations Demonstrate concern for students, both inside and outside the classroom setting Not have been a recipient of the award for the past 10 years A committee of 17 members of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors and a representative from the student organization Omicron Delta Kappa select the recipients based on objective rating and ranking of the eligible nominations submitted. On this episode of Behind the Blue, UKPR’s Amy Jones-Timoney talks with two of the six Great Teacher Award winners for 2019. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue

After 31 years on the marketing faculty – nine as chair – Bill Danko achieved emeritus status in 2007 at the School of Business, State University of New York at Albany. During his tenure, he studied consumer behavior, and in particular the topic of wealth formation. He is the co-author of The Millionaire Next Door, a research-based book about wealth in America that has been ranked as a bestseller by The New York Times for more than three years. His academic publications have appeared in the Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Advertising Research, and other leading journals. Dr. Danko earned his Ph.D. at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's (RPI) Lally School of Management and Technology in 1983. “In recognition of conspicuous attainments and service in collegiate activities,” Professor Danko was inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa society in 2005. He resides in upstate New York with his wife, and is the father of three adult children, none of whom ask him for money. Bill's latest book, "Richer Than A Millionaire, A Pathway to True Prosperity" was co-written with Richard J. Van Ness. To find out more about Bill please visit https://www.albany.edu/~danko/.

In celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers." In this month long series, GOTB will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday)  highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African American High Achievers. "I owe a lot of people." - Dr. Anthony Jenkins Welcome back storytellers!  Today's High Achiever, is Dr. Anthony Jenkins, (@JenkinsWVSU11) Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D., West Virginia State University’s 11th President effective July 1, 2016, is an established higher education leader committed to advocating for students and creating opportunity to higher education for all students, especially culturally under-represented groups.   Born in Washington D.C., and raised between our nation’s capital and North Carolina, Jenkins is a vocal proponent for education and public policy issues. He has fostered meaningful dialogue within the national higher education community. His research, speeches and publications focus on crisis management, enrollment and retention, diversity, African-American male initiatives, first-generation college student success, state funding for higher education, mentoring and high-risk college campus behavior such as alcohol consumption and sexual misconduct. Throughout his career, he has enhanced the quality of the university experience for students, developed and successfully implemented comprehensive retention and enrollment plans leading to greater access, opportunity and higher graduation rates; thereby enabling more individuals to improve their quality of life by earning a college education. Jenkins began his path to West Virginia State University as a United States Army veteran and first-generation college graduate. Jenkins earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Tech University, a Master of Science degree from North Carolina Central University, and a Bachelor's of Applied Science degree from Fayetteville State University.   Prior to leading the State family, Jenkins served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and, most recently, as the Senior Associate Vice President for the University of Central Florida – the nation’s second largest university. His career includes serving at Jackson State University, thereafter joining Virginia Tech’s Housing and Residence Life and later the Office of the Dean of Students. He remained at Virginia Tech until becoming the Assistant Dean of Students at Northeastern Illinois University. He later served as the Associate Dean of Students at the University of North Carolina Wilmington; and was recruited to serve as the Dean of Students at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Jenkins is a Life-member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. He is an active member of several higher education organizations, including: the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA); the American College Personnel Association (ACPA); the State University System of Florida Associate Vice President Council; the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP); the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU); and the Association of Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). In 2014, he served as a faculty member for the NASPA Region II Mid Manager Institute.   A supporter of quality higher education, he has served as a site evaluator for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). He has been inducted into several of the most prestigious academic honor, business and leadership societies in the nation: Alpha Kappa Psi; Phi Kappa Phi; Sigma Alpha Pi; Alpha Sigma Lambda; Omicron Delta Kappa; Alpha Phi Sigma; and Order of Omega.   Jenkins is married to Toinette Jenkins and they have two daughters. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: The benefits of letting your children taste failure The importance of mentors Why you should define your own definition of success The difference between a leader and a manager and a The five essential qualities of a good leader The greatest compliment a parent can give a University How first generation college graduates break  generational cycles Why families should give strong consideration to a state college The expectation President Jenkins has of West Virginia State graduates How the perception of two year college institutions have changed Why West Virginia State implemented the Straight 2 State program  How running a university is like being the CEO of a company The myth of high cost education What factors students should consider when selecting a college and so much more   Visit kitodelgado.com/anthonyjenkins for show notes  

Please join us on November 8, 2017 for a live interview with host Denise Messenger and her special guest Dr. Elliot Hirsch. We will be talking about how the FDA has linked breast implants to breast cancer. Dr. Elliot Hirsch is a board certified plastic surgeon who practices the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery, specializing in both cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery including breast reconstruction, breast reduction, and breast implant removal and revision.  Dr. Hirsch’s primary office is in Sherman Oaks, and treats patients from not only Los Angeles but from all over California and beyond. Dr. Hirsch grew up in Westlake Village, Los Angeles and attended the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland where he graduated with Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa honors, and also received the Kurt P. Richter award for outstanding research in the field of Behavioral Biology. After his undergraduate studies, Dr. Hirsch returned to Southern California for medical school at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, where he graduated with highest distinction and was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society as well as the Order of Arete. Dr. Hirsch completed his integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the prestigious Northwestern Memorial Hospital program in Chicago, Illinois where he received several awards for his research and teaching. Since entering medical school, Dr. Hirsch has been an active researcher in the field of plastic surgery and has co-authored over 40 manuscripts and book chapters, and has received several grants for original research projects and holds patents for wound care devices.  Dr. Hirsch is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

In Episode 12 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, Dr. Matt Clifford, Associate Dean of Students at Wake Forest University and National President of Omicron Delta Kappa, stops by to discuss ODK's mission and role in student leadership, professional engagement, and leadership in residence life.