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Dobie Middle School gets a brief reprieve from the Texas Education Agency, local community leaders are trying to tamp down on the youth violence rising in Travis County and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is demanding documents from Plano ISD in relation to the EPIC City development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, Plano police arrested the suspected shooter involved in an altercation at a swimming pool, and jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of one of the men accused of killing a former University of Oklahoma football player.

Plus, violent crime is down in DFW, and Plano ISD officially closing 4 schools in 2025.

American Airlines says ‘error' was made in blaming Texas girl for being filmed in bathroom; Greg Abbott gives $2.3 million to GOP runoff candidates who back his ‘school choice' plan; Texas says skip the sales tax on plants, grass, mulch, energy and water saving products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, school districts in North Texas continue to deal with low enrollment, Plano ISD considering closing schools.

Today, on this Good News Friday, we'll look at some news stories the major media doesn't report. Soros-backed DA candidates were voted out in Virginia elections. Representative Rashida Tlaib is censured by the house for defending Hamas. Overall support for Israel is moving up. Plano ISD in Texas removes sexually explicit books after parents show up to a school board meeting and pressure them to remove the titles. World Series winner, the Texas Rangers, continue to stay away from wokeism. Members of the team give God the glory. All of this and more, today on Good News Friday!Support the show

The Department of Homeland Security has suddenly reversed course and announced that it will continue building Trump's border wall. But has President Biden finally come to his senses, or is there more to this story? Newsweek has presented evidence that the FBI is now classifying Trump supporters and the MAGA movement as extremists — yet another example of the Biden administration's focus on "unity!" A GOP lawmaker has revealed the next occupant of Nancy Pelosi's office. Sara recaps her visit to a Plano ISD school board meeting, where she made sure to let the board members know just how inappropriate the material they allow in school libraries is.   Today's Sponsor:   Relief Factor isn't a drug, but it was developed by doctors to fight inflammation. Try it today. The 3-Week QuickStart is only $19.95. Go to http://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4Relief to get your QuickStart today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Education in the spotlight, as Governor Greg Abbott promises special session after special session - and threatens primary challenges for Republican resistors - in his quest for school vouchers: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2023/09/19/texas-gov-abbott-threatens-special-sessions-even-primary-battles-to-pass-school-choice/ ...While school districts across the state are already struggling to survive: https://www.texastribune.org/2023/09/19/texas-san-antonio-plano-school-districts-closures/ ...Fort Worth and Plano ISD's join a growing number of districts joining a lawsuit over rating metrics against TEA: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/growing-number-texas-school-districts-suing-tea-heres-why/287-db7a905d-cd88-4b5f-a6a9-2cc274a4d877 ...A federal judge issues a formal written order undermining the new "Reader Act" law: https://www.chron.com/culture/article/judge-ruling-texas-book-rating-law-18376394.php ...And Texas Senator Borris Miles weighs in on a Houston-area high school junior's ongoing suspension over his hairstyle, an apparent violation of the new CROWN Act: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/barbers-hill-isd-student-suspended-hair/285-6d1cd9b0-8959-443e-b1ec-917018fefb6c CROWN Act co-author Rep. Rhetta Bowers has announced a run to replace Colin Allred in the U.S. House: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2023/09/19/texas-rep-rhetta-bowers-changes-course-launches-congressional-bid-to-replace-colin-allred/ Texas National Guard troops may have violated U.S. law yesterday by ordering migrants to cross back into Mexico through the Rio Grande: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/2023/09/19/texas-national-guard-order-asylum-seekers-at-border-back-into-mexico/70903227007/ A 14th busload of migrants from Texas arrives in Los Angeles: https://abc7.com/texas-migrants-los-angeles-asylum-seekers/13803043/ And apparently, even in the cooler fall weather, ERCOT cannot fully guarantee reliable electricity for Texas: https://www.khou.com/article/news/investigations/ercot-report-rotating-power-outage-scenarios-2023/285-7dc74070-318e-434a-91d4-623444670bac Thanks for listening! Please consider supporting Progress Texas and our ever-more-important work by joining our ongoing membership drive: https://progresstexas.org/.

Carolina Reyt self describes as an eternal learner. Luckily, learning to be a better teacher is a never ending process and that's what makes teaching fun. Listen as Carolina describes the learning circle of giving and receiving and how this helps her plan and deliver interesting classes where she and her students are continually challenging each other to try new things. Now we just need a report how the peanut butter and jelly sandwich was. Bio I was born and raised in Argentina. I loved studying English as a Foreign Language as a kid. I loved it so much that I decided to get my Bachelor's Degree in that subject. I did a post-graduate specialization in English Literature. I will always be grateful to my professors in Argentina. Their brilliance, deep knowledge of Language Acquisition and mentorship guide me until today. Later on, I came to work in the US, in New Jersey. We decided to Texas and I did my Master of Arts in Spanish Literature and Linguistics. I have been working in Plano ISD for 16 years. I have taught all the levels of Spanish. I have given many professional development trainings. I have been very involved with the Curriculum Development team. I have met and worked with awesome teachers and leaders. The most important and impactful part of my job: my students, their love for learning my language and culture. Producer's Notes Visit the Language Lounge on Twitter - https://twitter.com/langloungepod Connect with Michelle - https://twitter.com/michelleolah Have a comment or question? Leave a voicemail at (207) 888-9819 or email podcast@waysidepublishing.com Produced by Wayside Publishing - https://waysidepublishing.com Social Media Twitter: @carolina_reyt Insta: carolina_reyt Facebook: Carolina Reyt LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/carolina-reyt-m-a-158353a Mentions Basilio Vargas @soybasiliovargas The Devil's Miner https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Miner Stephany Sipes @stephanysipes Greta Lundgaard @gretafromtexas Stephen D. Krashen https://www.sdkrashen.com/ Carolina eating a PBJ for the first time (with her husband and son- it's super cute)    Eating-a-PBJ-sandwich.mov   

Episode 253 with Greg ThomasThe Arkansas Razorbacks' 1st African-American QB1 who is now an author.An inspiring story brought to you by Jim Saxton III - State Farm Insurance AgentA native Texan from San Angelo's Central High School, Greg Thomas ended up in Fayetteville not knowing much about the Razorback football program. But, thanks to a visit from Ken Hatfield, Thomas became a devoted Hog.Get 20% OFF  @Manscaped   + Free Shipping with promo code MANCAVE20 at http://MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpodFrom 1984 to 1987, Thomas amassed 3140 combined yardage (passing and rushing) and 23 career touchdowns for Arkansas.A year ago, Thomas officially became an author. His book, No Doubting Thomas: Hawg Whisperer My Arkansas Memoirs.A book which chronicles his journey to becoming the Razorbacks' starting quarterback, navigating thorough racial tensions, and relationships and stories.Be sure to scan the QR code in the graphic on the post above this one to purchase an autographed copy of Thomas' book.Arkansas was ideal for Thomas for multiple reasons including the heated rivalry with Texas, a program Thomas has no love for to say the least.We reflected on the old/former Southwest Conference. Thomas said the SWC was once just as good as the modern day SEC.In segment two, Thomas delivered a perspective about the new SEC on the horizon for what to expect for the Texas and Oklahoma fan bases.He currently has many roles in Plano ISD including basketball coach and a mentor for at-risk students to make sure they graduate.Support the showPlease like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

The Dudes have a one of their deepest and most thought provoking discussions yet with Dr. Lydia Ortega, who is a former Professor and 15-year Chair of the Department of Economics at San Jose State University. Now happily retired and living in Plano, her passion for freedom and serving students is undiminished as she runs for Plano ISD's Board of Trustees Place 4.What an amazing conversation, covering topics from Lydia's growing up in East Los Angeles, to her tenure as an Economics Professor and Department Chair. She pulls on he experiences with her students, colleagues and family and made us both think really hard about life and freedom in America.As an economist with over 30 years of experience in higher education, Lydia brings economic skills including reviewing long-run benefits and costs and looking for unintended consequences of decisions. She has extensive experience both working at all education levels as well as serving on non-profit and corporate boards. Lydia believes no student should be stripped of dignity, a unique sense of self-worth, or a desire to strive for better. She plans to bring her educational experience to the board and ensure they give every student the best chance for success.To find out more about her or donate to the campaign, please visit: www.LydiaOrtega4Plano.comFollow us on Social Media! Like/Subscribe/Share!MerchandiseSponsor: Warriors for Freedom[INTRO/OUTRO]“Stomp It Away” by Silent Partner is licensed under CC-BY-NC 2.5“Ever Felt pt 2” by Otis McDonald is licensed under CC-BY-NC 2.5

Plus, Plano ISD investigates former teacher who was possibly inappropriate with a student and Michael Irvin files $100 million lawsuit against accuser.

This Pink Cloud S3E16 - DJ Kelly Reverb (RSPS), Jeff Rigdon, and Chad LeMans sit down w/ Adam and CJ from https://www.mantrarecovery.com and share their inspiring journeys. Be sure to hit up Max for all your personal injury attorney needs.... https://lonestarinjuryattorneys.com/ Tell him Kelly sent you... t shirts available at https://www.djkellyreverb.com/shop --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thispinkcloud/support

Our latest episode of Plano Pulse features Matt Cooper, CEO of Skillshare - an online learning community with thousands of classes on topics including illustration, web development, creative writing, business analyticsm and more. Listen in to hear his conversation with Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Ryan Minter (Director of Engagement) with the Plano ISD alum about everything Skillshare, including how their "all-you-can-eat" business model works, the impact of the pandemic on online learning, and his dream Skillshare teacher.

The Frisco School District has closed Memorial High School today and tomorrow - because of what's being called 'significany vandalizm".; Plano ISD approves  4 percent raise to teachers; Existing home sales slowed in April for the third month in a row; Texas A&M football coach Jimbo Fisher responds to comments from Alabama's Nick Saban. KRLD All Local - May 19, 2022

This episode of Plano Pulse features Brian Lyons, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator for Plano ISD. Our hosts, Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Emily Zoog (2022 Chair of the Board), spoke with Brian about Plano ISD's DEI goals, his Leadership Plano (LP) experience and upcoming role as LP Chair, his background and career in education, and... Wisconsin? Tune in for more!

Community Impact Newspaper editor Billy Wadsack discusses the rising bill for recapture in Plano ISD and other local school districts. The DFW Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Tune in for this special episode of Plano Pulse, featuring Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bonser and incoming Superintendent, Dr. Theresa Williams. Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Emily Zoog (2022 Chair of the Board) spoke with the Plano ISD leaders about their careers in education, their thoughts on the future for Plano ISD, and how Superintendent Bonser wants her time at Plano ISD to be remembered.

In this episode of Plano Pulse, Emily Zoog (2022 Chair of the Board) and Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) have a conversation with Shelley Strickland, Director of Community Relations on the Executive Committee for Hendrick Scholarship Foundation (HSF). Listen in to learn about HSF's 30+ year history of supporting Plano ISD students, including providing college scholarships, mentorship and academic counseling, and the impact their services have had the lives of these students and our community.

Voters head to the polls as the Secretary of State's office cites low early voter turnout. Plus, Plano ISD names a new superintendent.   The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.

Community Impact Newspaper reporter Brooklynn Cooper details the latest updates from the Omni PGA Frisco resort and its anticipated effect on the community.   The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy reports are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather. Learn more at www.communityimpact.com/podcast/morning-breakdown.  

We catch up with two "friends of the pod" on this episode of Plano Pulse - Jeff Beckley and Jamee Jolly, our original Plano Pulse hosts and current Board President and Sr. Executive Director of the Plano ISD Education Foundation. Our hosts, Kelle Marsalis (President & CEO) and Steve McSwain (2021 Chair of the Board) sat down with Jeff and Jamee to talk all things Education Foundation, from their innovative Core Store program to how the Foundation supported Plano ISD teachers and students during the pandemic. We also learn more about the highly anticipated Robinson Fine Arts Center. Thanks to our Episode Sponsor, Beckley and Associates PLLC!

With high school softball's postseason looming, the final week of the regular season in baseball, plus a busy week in the wrestling, track and golf postseasons wrapping up, Star Local Media plays catch-up on one of the busiest times of the school year.The staff discusses intriguing storylines heading into the opening round of the softball playoffs, including Sachse's chances of making a run (1:45), a crowded field in Region I (6:05) and The Colony's young team building on its recent success (10:55). In baseball, the staff breaks down the playoff races in Frisco for 9-5A (14:50) and Lewisville ISD, Plano ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (18:00), plus a high-stakes week for Lake Dallas (21:30). The discussion closes with some notes on the other various spring sports, including Mesquite Poteet's superstar hurdler (24:15), Allen's wrestling dynasty (27:45), and Coppell girls golf's big week at regionals (30:45).

After a 3-month hiatus, TASBOcast is back with Executive Director Tracy Ginsburg. We discuss the challenges the past few months, then provide an overview of legislation impacting public education.

Season 2 Episode 10, Mona Kafeel, Executive Director at Texas Muslim Women's Foundation, Inc. (TMWF), sits down with me to discuss an imperative topic, Domestic Violence. Mona Kafeel has an extensive background with the grass roots community that led her to serve on multiple advisory boards, including the Asian Advisory Committee to Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and the Public Policy Commission of Texas Council on Family Council. Mona also serves on the Senior Advisory Board for senior citizens to the Mayor of City of Plano. She has led a youth led initiative in High schools across Dallas to educate /prevent teen violence and created the Environmental Education Program for children in Plano ISD schools. At Texas Interfaith she led development of community programs serving at-risk children, seniors and unemployed adults. Mona is a frequent presenter on diversity, inclusion, intersection of faith and family violence. In honor of her dedication to the community she has been awarded “Education Mentor” by the City of Plano, recognized by the Alumni of America Muslim Civic Leadership Institute at USC and Alumni Leadership Plano. She is a true change maker in our community!Texas Muslim Women's Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and their families through multifaceted programs. For more information about the organization click on the link below. https://tmwf.org/

Clay Wheeler is a theatre director in Plano ISD, where he has taught for 10 years. His honors include national awards for speech and debate excellence, 1st place at UIL theatre competitions and being named Teacher of the Year in 2016. In addition to teaching, Clay runs a comedy troupe called The Laugh Supper, he is a stage actor and also does voice-over work. James and Clay map out a path for Michael to win a future Teacher of the Year award. Guest: Clay Wheeler Beer: Public Ale by Community Beer Links: Facebook.com/thelaughsupper Please subscribe to the AppleSauced podcast using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Acast | Google Podcasts 

The UIL girls basketball playoffs begin on Thursday, and Star Local Media breaks down the postseason landscape for all the local teams involved.Matt Welch and David Wolman quick-hit the teams and bi-district matchups on the docket for Region I-5A with Lake Dallas (2:10), Region II-5A with Frisco ISD, McKinney North and Newman Smith (6:28), Region II-6A with Sachse and Mesquite Horn (16:20), and Region I-6A with Plano ISD, Lewisville ISD, Allen and Prosper (21:45).The staff concludes with a look at some notable storylines to monitor this week in local boys basketball action (29:05).

Rex Academy: Let's Talk Computer Science Watch our interview with the Passionate Teacher, CSTA Leader, Computer Science Evangelist of Plano ISD, Mr. Dan Blier!Curriculum Licensing to K12 Schools | Online Private Classes | Self Paced Online Lessons. Visit www.Rex.academy for more information or Call us on : +1 972-215-9962

  Sandhya Seshadri   From 8$ per week grocery budget to investments in over 3000 multifamily doors   Sandhya is a Dallas resident for over 30 years. Sandhya worked at Texas Instruments for over fourteen years in various technical, marketing and management roles with revenues in excess of $80M and budgets of $28M. During her time at SMU acquiring her MBA, Sandhya began investing in the stock market and built a portfolio that allowed her to “retire” early from her corporate career. Sandhya resides with her husband and two children in and they enjoy family vacations. Sandhya currently serves on the Diversity Advisory Board for Plano ISD. Connect with Sandhya: Multifamily4You ___________________________________ Want to appear on our podcast?  Contact Us Learn how you can passively put your hard earned money to work for you through multifamily syndication:  Steed Talker Capital Connect with Us: Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram Youtube

District titles and playoff berths are up for grabs all around the area in this week's high school football slate, and Star Local Media sizes up what's on the line in their local districts.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break the various tiebreakers and playoff qualification scenarios across their 5A and 6A conferences, laying out the smooth paths for Lovejoy and Frisco ISD in 7-5A Division II, McKinney North 7-5A Division I and Mesquite Poteet in 6-5A Division II (2:15), followed by unorthodox playoff qualifiers for the Garland ISD and Wylie in 9-6A (5:10).Discussion then shifts to breaking down the various tiebreakers in play this week for Frisco ISD and The Colony over in 5-5A Division I (7:48), a do-or-die week for Prosper in 5-6A (12:07), plenty more to play with Mesquite ISD in 10-6A (17:22) and a potentially chaotic finish for Lewisville ISD, Plano ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (20:51).

Plenty is at stake during the final month of high school football's regular season, and Star Local Media takes stock in its various Class 6A districts heading into the homestretch.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss mid-district storylines and things to watch for in the coming weeks between Lewisville ISD, Plano ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (1:35), a wild week for Rowlett and Sachse in 9-6A (24:30), big wins for Allen, McKinney Boyd and McKinney in 5-6A (30:35), plus what's at stake for Mesquite ISD over in 10-6A (38:42).

Mona Kafeel has dedicated her life and career to being a change maker. She currently serves as Interim Executive Director at Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation Inc. (TMWF), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and their families through multifaceted programs. She is instrumental in creating domestic violence shelters that are trauma-informed and culturally specific. Her extensive work with the grass root community has led her to serve on multiple advisory boards, including Asian Advisory Committee to the Congresswomen Eddie Bernice Johnson. Public Policy Commission of Texas Council on Family Council. The policy team researches, works and eventually crafts the legislative agenda pertaining to intimate partner violence to ensure that survivor voices are included.Mona also serves on the Senior Advisory Board for senior citizens to the Mayor of City of Plano. In this capacity she advises the city council on the issues that are important to seniors living in Plano. She led a youth led initiative in High schools across Dallas to educate /prevent teen violence. Mona created the Environmental Education Program for children in Plano ISD schools. At Texas Interfaith she led her to develop community programs serving at-risk children, seniors and unemployed adults. A frequent presenter on diversity, inclusion, intersection of faith and family violence.She was awarded “Education Mentor” by the City of Plano for her work. Alumni of America Muslim Civic Leadership Institute at USC. Alumni Leadership Plano.

Mona Kafeel has dedicated her life and career to being a change maker. She currently serves as Interim Executive Director at Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation Inc. (TMWF), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and their families through multifaceted programs. She is instrumental in creating domestic violence shelters that are trauma-informed and culturally specific. Her extensive work with the grass root community has led her to serve on multiple advisory boards, including Asian Advisory Committee to the Congresswomen Eddie Bernice Johnson. Public Policy Commission of Texas Council on Family Council. The policy team researches, works and eventually crafts the legislative agenda pertaining to intimate partner violence to ensure that survivor voices are included. Mona also serves on the Senior Advisory Board for senior citizens to the Mayor of City of Plano. In this capacity she advises the city council on the issues that are important to seniors living in Plano. She led a youth led initiative in High schools across Dallas to educate /prevent teen violence. Mona created the Environmental Education Program for children in Plano ISD schools. At Texas Interfaith she led her to develop community programs serving at-risk children, seniors and unemployed adults. A frequent presenter on diversity, inclusion, intersection of faith and family violence. She was awarded “Education Mentor” by the City of Plano for her work. Alumni of America Muslim Civic Leadership Institute at USC. Alumni Leadership Plano.

With three weeks in the books for its 5A and 6A high school football teams, Star Local Media discusses the latest happenings on the local gridiron.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss a couple of high-profile cancellations within the Metroplex late last week before touching on big wins for The Colony, Little Elm and Frisco Lebanon Trail (3:45), followed by a discussion of the forfeiture controversy between Frisco ISD and Denton ISD in District 5-5A Division I (13:10) and a look around 6-6A as Plano ISD, Lewisville ISD and Coppell enter the bye week (18:37).

Laura Dizien graduated in 2017 with a Master of Education with specializations in ESL and gifted and talented. Today, she is a Gifted Specialist at the IB World School at Huffman Elementary in Plano ISD. Connect with Laura: Linkedin | Twitter

Christine Miller is a retired high school Arts teacher from Plano, Texas. She believes deep, authentic learning comes from the learner posing the questions. Therefore, she used student inquiry to place her students in the center of her class. Christine is the 2008-2009, Teacher of the Year, School for the Talented and Gifted, Dallas ISD, Williams High School, Plano ISD, Teacher of the Year, 2013-2014, Recipient of the Plano ISD Award of Excellence in Teaching Secondary Division, May 2014, Texas Art Education Association Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year, Nov. 2014, and National Art Education Association Western Region Secondary Art Educator of the Year, 2016. You can follow her on Twitter at @tagartteacher. In this episode, Christine shares how inquiry is central to developing beautiful works of art and takes learners beyond the curriculum. Follow: Twitter Website Instagram Facebook SlideShare YouTube Book Resources: Right Questions Institutes RTI Make Just One Change by Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyondthecurriculum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthecurriculum/support

The Campfire deep dives into 6-6A where Lewisville ISD and Plano ISD meet. Who will come out on top? Will the Plano schools turn their luck around from 2019? All of those questions could be answered right here on The Campfire.

Education during the COVID-19 pandemic has gone virtual. It's a new frontier in education for Plano. While COVID-19  has shut down many businesses and nonprofits, the business of educating our young people in Plano and Collin County is still in full operation. We talk to Dr. Neil Matkin, president of Collin College, and Sara Bonser, superintendent of Plano ISD. They share how they're forging the path ahead. Plus, a word Jana Hancock, director of guidance and family services at Plano ISD.

Show Notes: Kristin Vogt is the music specialist at Brinker Elementary School in Plano ISD, where she teaches Kindergarten through 5th grade students.  Kristin received her Bachelor of Music in Music Theory in 2000, and masters degrees in music theory and music education from Southern Methodist University in 2003. She earned her Kodály certification from the Plano ISD/UNT program and her Orff Schulwerk certification from SMU. This is her 17th year to teach elementary music.  She presents professional development sessions for school districts in Texas and the OAKE National Conference in 2010 and 2018, AOSA in 2016.. Kristin also is the Past President on the executive board for Kodály Educators of Texas. She has 2 sons, a freshman in high school and a 6th grader, avid runner and an adjunct professor at Texas A&M – Commerce.   Afternoon Ti Links: Blog Instagram: @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes      

In this heartwarming episode, Christie shares one of the stories of how she knows she is making a difference. She also shares encouragement for the days when teachers fall short. For 21 years, Christie Thompson has loved teaching. She's a guidance counselor and teacher of the year for her school this year in Texas. As we continue to celebrate #LoveTeaching week, remember to share your story of why you love to teach. www.coolcatteacher.com/e628  Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 240 online graduate-level PD courses in 19 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Never stop learning! Christie Thompson - Bio as Submitted Christie Thompson, School Counselor A native Arkansan, I relocated to Sherman, Texas, to begin my 20-year teaching career and was awarded New Secondary Teacher of the Year for the district. I then taught English in Plano ISD and earned my Master's degree in English from SMU. I was voted Dowell Campus Teacher of the Year in 2011 by my peers and served as a campus leader in various roles, including 504 and RTI Coordinator. My transition into the field of counseling was fueled by my passion for advocating for and building relationships with students. I have a special interest in biblio counseling because I love harnessing the power of literature and its insight into the human experience. Well-written books help increase students’ self-awareness and self-esteem, build empathy, and aid in students' ability to face developmental crises. I am joining the Bennett family after serving Faubion Middle School as a school counselor for the last year and a half. At Faubion, I was able to make a positive impact and help remove barriers to students’ academic success. My mission is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program so that students leave Bennett ready to launch into their individual journeys to become successful, productive citizens and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world. My husband, Julius, and I are the proud parents of two: Samantha (22) - a Davidson College '19 graduate and Jay (16) - a sophomore at McKinney Boyd High School. Blog: https://mrsthompsonliveskind.weebly.com/about-me.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/thompsliveskind Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

The high school girls basketball playoffs begin this week, and Star Local Media takes a look at several Dallas-area teams who are bound for postseason action.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and Bryan Murphy chat about the field in Class 6A, which includes the Region II draw for Plano ISD, Sachse, Allen, Rowlett, McKinney and Mesquite Horn (0:53), plus a loaded Region I group that includes Lewisville ISD (11:50).Over in 5A, the staff looks like Frisco ISD's draw vs. McKinney North and the rest of 10-5A (19:25), the chances of Mesquite ISD making noise in Region II (24:06) and expectations for Lake Dallas, Little Elm and The Colony over in Region I (27:00). In 4A, the discussion rounds out with a look at what's ahead for Sunnyvale and Argyle (34:07).

With less than a week remaining in high school boys basketball's regular season, and the girls beginning postseason action on Monday, Star Local Media discusses some of the area's more heated playoff races and district title battles.Matt Welch, Bryan Murphy and Devin Hasson start on the boys side of the hardwood for a look at where Frisco ISD is at in the 9-5A homestretch, the race between Plano Senior and Plano East (3:45), the chaotic 6-6A district with Lewisville ISD and Coppell (6:31), the latest in Garland and Mesquite (8:11), and a surging 8-5A second half for The Colony and Little Elm (11:50).Plano East head girls basketball coach Jessica Linson then joins the podcast for a chat on the Lady Panthers' breakout season and the upcoming playoffs (17:21) before the staff delves back into some of the standout first-round matchups in the girls basketball playoffs (27:52) followed by a discussion on Plano ISD and now-former head football coach Jaydon McCullough (39:31).

With district play at the midpoint, Star Local Media surveys the local boys basketball landscape with its annual mid-district progress reports. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson, Bryan Murphy and Kendrick Johnson break down the halfway mark for their 6A districts, including Plano ISD, Allen, McKinney ISD and Prosper in 9-6A (1:00), Sachse and Rowlett in 10-6A (16:00), Lewisville ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (21:00) and Mesquite ISD in 11-6A (28:18).

With district play at the midpoint, Star Local Media surveys the local girls basketball landscape with its annual mid-district progress reports. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson, Bryan Murphy and Kendrick Johnson break down the halfway mark for their 6A districts, including Sachse and Rowlett in 10-6A (1:14), Plano ISD, Allen, McKinney ISD and Prosper in 9-6A (7:18), Lewisville ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (19:30) and Mesquite ISD in 11-6A (27:23).

Several local high school boys basketball teams begin district play on Friday, and Star Local Media sizes up what to expect as the conference slate gets underway.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson, Bryan Murphy and Kendrick Johnson break down the new-look landscape in 8-5A with Little Elm, The Colony and Lake Dallas (1:23), a vacated throne in Garland ISD with 10-6A (7:43), a fascinating season for Allen, Prosper, Plano ISD and McKinney ISD in 9-6A (10:56), early storylines during Frisco ISD's district slate (23:18), surprise teams McKinney North, Mesquite Horn and Newman Smith (27:29), and an unpredictable draw for Lewisville ISD in 6-6A (34:53).

If we expect our athletes to keep returning day after day, game after game, and year after year, they need to want to be here. Coach Gerald Brence of Plano ISD asks coaches to remember that our athletes want encouragement, fairness, and organization. If we can give them that, we can make athletics the highlight of their day.  During this interview, Coach Brence also discusses the four traits that he believes the best coaches possess.  Key Takeaways: - Athletes need to want to play. - Athletes desire organization, encouragement, and positive coaching. - New coaches can learn a lot from veterans if they check their ego at the door.   Learn more about the 2Words Character Development Curriculum at www.2words.tv/gameplan or email Colton at colton@2words.tv    

As high school football's regular season nears the midpoint, the Star Local Media sports staff discusses the latest storylines and developments on the local gridiron through five weeks.Matt Welch, Taylor Raglin and Bryan Murphy break down the landscape in 5-5A Division I with The Colony, Frisco Independence and Frisco Lone Star (2:03), another Flower Mound comeback over Lewisville (7:30), a big rivalry win for Mesquite Horn and a major development heading into Friday's game against Rockwall (11:15) and the latest from Plano ISD, Allen and Prosper in 9-6A (16:35).The student-athlete spotlight shines on Mesquite for a chat with Horn all-purpose star Ben Wyatt (29:09) before the discussion resumes with a look at a parity-driven start to 10-6A with Rowlett and Sachse (31:58) and what we learned from a big week in 7-5A Division II from Frisco vs. Reedy and Lovejoy vs. Braswell (37:03).

With district play looming throughout the Metroplex, Star Local Media revisits its playoff projections from the summer and makes its official postseason predictions for its Class 6A districts.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson, Bryan Murphy, Kendrick Johnson and Taylor Raglin all chip as the staff goes district by district to size up their projections from before the season began and discuss how much has changed after three weeks of non-district action. The sports staff predicts the landscape in 9-6A (Allen, Plano ISD, McKinney ISD, Prosper) (2:49), 10-6A (Rowlett, Sachse and the rest of Garland ISD) (24:23), followed by a student-athlete spotlight interview with Frisco quarterback Caree' Green (33:21) before rounding things out with picks in 6-6A (Lewisville ISD and Coppell) (37:45) and 11-6A (Mesquite ISD) (45:07).

With the second week of high school football season in the books, Star Local Media sizes up how several local teams have fared early into the year.First up, Matt Welch, Taylor Raglin and Bryan Murphy discuss the surprising result between Frisco Reedy and The Colony and an early look into District 7-5A Division II (1:58), Plano ISD picking up its first win (13:00), Prosper's hot start (20:30) and some early contender in Frisco ISD (22:04).The student-athlete spotlight shines on The Colony quarterback Mikey Harrington (25:43) before Devin Hasson and Kendrick Johnson join the mix to discuss McKinney North's high-wire style (31:50), Mesquite Poteet's tough start (35:30), Hebron's bizarre game against Arlington Martin (39:00), Allen passing two big early-season tests (41:43), Mesquite ISD and the 11-6A landscape (44:48) and McKinney's surging offense (48:05).

Ms. Humphrey was elected to serve her third term on the Plano ISD Board of Trustees in May 2017. She has served as board president, vice president and secretary throughout her nine years on the board. In 2014-2015, while serving as president, the Board of Trustees was named an Outstanding School Board in Region 10 and one of five finalists in the state.Ms. Humphrey is a member of the Plano ISD Board's legislative subcommittee, audit committee and Head Start Policy Council. She serves as the liaison to the City of Richardson and to the Plano ISD Council of PTAs. She and her fellow legislative subcommittee members created Taxparency to create awareness about the need for school finance reform. She is a frequent speaker regarding school finance.She is a member of the National School Boards Association and as a member of Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) she serves on its Legislative Advisory Council. She graduated in the Leadership TASB Class 2015.As an active PTA volunteer and booster volunteer when her children were Plano ISD students, she received a Texas PTA Honorary Life Membership in 2006. In 2012, she received the Texas PTA Extended Service Award.Ms. Humphrey is the Executive Director for Hendrick Scholarship Foundation, a non-profit that provides Plano ISD students, who graduated through adversity, with college scholarships and support services for success in life.In her community, Ms. Humphrey has been involved with a number of organizations including Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, Boy Scout Troop 1776, Heritage Farmstead Museum and the SPCA. She is the sergeant at arms of the Plano Rotary Club and is a graduate of Leadership Plano Class 30. She served on the executive Board of the Circle Ten Council, Boy Scouts of America from 2011-2018, and was just presented the Silver Beaver Award by Circle Ten Council. In 2017, she received the Hearts and Heroes Community Service Award from Health Services of North Texas.She is a graduate of the University of North Texas with bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting and has many years of experience in both public accounting and private industry.She and her husband of nearly 30 years have two children. Their daughter is a graduate of the IB World School at Plano East Senior High and Vanderbilt University and their son, who graduated from Plano East Senior High School where he was in the marching band and a newspaper editor, is an incoming senior at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.Nancy Humphrey is a fifth generation Texan, with ancestors who arrived in Collin County in the 1850's from Tennessee and Virginia.For more information visit:https://www.hendrickscholarship.org/#Realtor #RealtorLife #BackToSchool #Scholarship #HendricksScholarship #Foundation #Students #Expert #Education

With one week of the high school football regular season in the books, Bryan Murphy, Kendrick Johnson, Devin Hasson and Taylor Raglin take a look back at all of the action in Star Local Media's coverage area and quick hit initial impressions, early winners and losers, and opening-week surprises.Topics include Frisco Memorial's upset of Celina (2:00), Plano ISD's lackluster first week (3:20), a strong showing from McKinney ISD (5:30), 9-6A's three winners from the opening week of action (7:30), Sachse's narrow win over Coppell (10:25), Flower Mound and Lewisville's big weeks (14:40), Frisco ISD's early success (16:05), the wild week in District 7-5A DII (19:00), District 7-5A DI (24:25), Mesquite ISD (25:50), and who impressed the most in the first week of the regular season (29:58).

Star Local Media continues its preview of the upcoming football season by discussing what’s ahead on the gridiron in District 9-6A.Matt Welch, Bryan Murphy, Kendrick Johnson and Taylor Raglin break down what to expect this season in 9-6A for Prosper (3:51), McKinney (9:00), Plano Senior (11:30), McKinney Boyd (17:30), Allen (21:16), Plano West (26:46), Plano East (35:36), as well as the district's marquee game to watch (41:12) and projected playoff teams (46:26).

Plano ISD cancels football game hosting Eastwood High in El PasoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plano ISD cancels football game hosting Eastwood High in El PasoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please join us as we speak to Julie McKinley a mother of a child with Dyslexia. Julie is a fierce advocate for children with learning disabilities. She serves on the Special Education Committee at Plano ISD and is an admin for North Texas Dyslexia, The Dyslexia Initiative, and Dyslexic Houston Facebook groups. Julie work for Frito Lay and serves as President of the Employee Resource Group (ERG) EnAble.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Empowerdyslexia)

District play is underway for high school baseball teams throughout the area, and Star Local Media takes story in the action on the diamond by discussing some of the more prominent storylines surrounding the 2019 season.The staff breaks down the dominant pitching performances from Coppell and Lewisville ISD (1:25), an unpredictable start to 9-6A for Allen and Plano ISD (4:50) and a glimpse at the strides being made by Lake Dallas and The Colony in 8-5A (13:15).The student-athlete spotlight centers on Prosper for a chat with Luke Johnson (16:50) before rounding out the discussion with a look the Eagles' dominance and the state of McKinney ISD (22:05), Frisco Wakeland making an early push in 9-5A (26:45) and Sachse's impressive year (31:00).

In this episode of Java with Joe, Joe Chandler talks with Debbie Saviano, one of the powerful trio comprising Women's Leadership LIVE. After her retirement as a leading educator in the Plano ISD, Debbie felt a strong pull towards social media, and it didn't take long for her to partner with HSN's dynamic Stacey Schieffelin and U.S. Small Business Administrator, Linda McMahon. The goal from the beginning has been to create a culture of women's business growth from conception to launch, and an encouraging space to take them to their highest level - selling massively directly to the consumer. Discover how the team of Women's Leadership LIVE work so well together, and how you can take advantage of their experience and expertise within this flourishing community. Debbie introduces the upcoming magazine launch developed by Jo Packham specifically focused on International Women's Day. Hear all about the new roll outs in this engaging and informative interview, and reach out to them at WomensLeadershipLIVE.com, Facebook, Women's Leadership LIVE on Linkedin, and @WLeadershipLIVE on Twitter.Java with Joe is sponsored by:NJ Painting and Remodeling (973) 896-2650The Cocoa Exchange, TheCocoaExpert.com (952) 221-2440eEndorsements.com Sweeps N Ladders (469) 777-8432Sometimes things do not always go your way and you need to revive your business. Joe Chandler helps you find ways to uniquely market your business, both traditionally and groundbreaking. Never Surrender! Click here to join the Java with Joe show on Facebook.Java with Joe is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates. The OBBM Network Podcast is available oniTunes and Google Play Music, or download the OffBeat Business app to get all OBBM Network programs in the palm of your hand. To be a guest or sponsor Java with Joe, call 469-712-4Joe.(c) All Rights ReservedSupport the show (https://offbeatbusiness.com/discountmembership/#join)

In affluent Plano … do we really have homeless folks? We tagged along for the annual census of the homeless in Collin County to find out. Plus, we met the volunteers who serve the homeless when the weather turns cold and talked with Plano ISD’s liaison to homeless students and their families. Plus, a success story: Ron Bultongez, former resident of Plano’s shelter for homeless teens, and now a rising musical star.

The high school girls basketball playoffs begin this week and Star Local Media surveys the landscape for all its schools headed to the postseason.The sports staff goes region by region in breaking down first-round matchups, the strength of each region and more, starting with a look at Lewisville ISD in Region I-6A plus Prosper (1:10), and forecasts for Region II-6A with Plano ISD, Allen, Sachse, Mesquite Horn and Rowlett (11:25).The student-athlete spotlight focuses on Sachse and star guard Avery Crouse (30:30) before the discussion picks up with a look at 5A and what awaits for The Colony and Lake Dallas in Region I (36:40), plus a chance to size up Region II with McKinney North, Frisco ISD and Mesquite Poteet (43:35).

Dylan Rafaty is on a mission in Plano and across Texas to boost awareness of people with disabilities. A Plano ISD graduate, hear what he’s up to and why this millennial is so passionate about inclusivity, in this Plano Podcast Voices episode.

When it comes to school safety, how secure are Plano ISD schools? We take an in-depth look at what school and police officials are doing to keep kids safe, and meet some dads who are pitching in to help. Plus, mum’s the word for our curiosity, a look at a homecoming tradition.

Star Local Media pulls two more entries from its ongoing summer “Questions” series to discuss various storylines leading up to the 2018-19 athletics year. Topics include the discussing some student-athletes primed to make a leap in 2018-19, ranging from potential breakout candidates in Lewisville ISD, Coppell, Allen, Plano ISD, McKinney and Lake Dallas (0:35). Also, the staff debates who will have the better overall athletics year in 2018-19 between a few rival schools from their markets, including Plano East vs. Plano Senior vs. Plano West (14:00), Flower Mound vs. Marcus (18:00), McKinney vs. McKinney Boyd (19:45), Lovejoy vs. McKinney North (21:55), Frisco Wakeland vs. Frisco Lone Star (23:40), Coppell vs. Hebron (24:45), Lake Dallas vs. Little Elm vs. The Colony (26:40), and Allen vs. Prosper (28:50).

As summer rolls on, Star Local Media focuses specifically on District 9-6A -- Allen, Plano ISD, McKinney ISD, Prosper -- and discusses some of the most intriguing teams on the radar for the 2018-19 school year. Topics include potential bounce-back years for Plano West and Plano East softball (2:00), how Prosper will handle a loaded girls basketball district (12:10), McKinney football's plight for 2018 (16:15), Nyah Green's impact on Allen girls basketball (31:10) and more.

We talk with Kevin Bai about how he helped lead the movement to end class rank in Plano ISD, how class rank hurts students, and why colleges don't really care about it. Check out our show notes at: https://wp.me/p9XkHM-2n --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/admissionsuncovered/message

Star Local Media pulls two more entries from its ongoing summer “Questions” series to discuss various storylines leading up to the 2018-19 athletics year. Topics include the impact enrollment has on a couple of its athletic districts (0:35) and just how that correlated with success in high school sports within the districts for Allen, Plano ISD, McKinney ISD, as well as Frisco ISD. The discussion then pivots to potential bounce-back candidates in 2018-19 (16:35), regarding teams that missed the playoffs in 2017-18 and could be poised for a rebound year.

In this episode, we turn the spotlight on MEN GONE WILD in Plano. Meet a few of Plano’s hardest working, standout males … Starting with a visit to Metroflex Gym – where the workouts are old school and hard core. Next, a sneak peek at Drag Queen Bingo, an event attracting sellout crowds to downtown Plano. Finally, meet Keishon Ireland, Plano ISD’s elementary school teacher of the year for 2018 -- and learn why kids love having this guy in the classroom.

Star Local Media pulls two more entries from its ongoing summer “Questions” series to discuss various storylines leading up to the 2018-19 athletics year. Topics include the best student sections in a few of our districts (1:15), what makes a good student section and some memorable student sections from years past in Plano ISD, Lewisville ISD and McKinney ISD, followed by discussion on potential rivalries that could emerge or resurface in the new districts (17:30), what qualities define a high school rivalry, noteworthy rivalries within a few of our markets and the debate on whether or not Allen football has a rival.

Star Local Media pulls a couple entries from its ongoing summer “Questions” series to preview various storylines leading up to the 2018-19 athletics year. Topics include discussing different winners and losers in a few of the realigned districts (2:30), from Lake Dallas, The Colony, Little Elm and Prosper, to Plano ISD, Frisco ISD and Lewisville ISD, followed by expectations for Prosper’s move to Class 6A and Coppell’s move back into Region I (17:00).

Star Local Media continues its spring football primer series, checking in on the offseason progress for its local football districts. Talk shifts back to Class 6A and a look at the newly aligned 9-6A district that includes Allen, Plano ISD, McKinney ISD and Prosper (1:30), with some key offseason storylines surrounding those seven programs. Then, the staff examines the progress being made in a familiar-looking 11-6A, featuring the three 6A Mesquite ISD schools of Horn, Mesquite and North Mesquite (21:30).

We're navigating troubled waters in Plano, following a chlorine burn that led Erin Brockovich to call out our water system as unsafe. We help you sort out the fears from the facts. Plus, we visit Plano ISD's little known museum, and meet a Plano resident who shares a message of gratitude from the people of the Netherlands for their American liberators.

District play is underway in baseball and softball and the Star Local Media sports staff plays catch-up on the stick-and-ball sports around the area. Discussion begins with a look around 6-6A, including the impact of the injury to Plano West star Tatum Boyd (1:45), McKinney Boyd’s first district win since 2016 (5:10) and the four-way tie atop the softball standings (10:40). In 6-6A baseball (20:00), the staff looks at Plano West’s hot start (22:10) and early impressions on the rest of Plano ISD, Allen and McKinney ISD (26:50). Elsewhere around our markets, the staff discusses Frisco Heritage’s impressive start (35:50), Tuesday’s big Prosper-The Colony softball showdown (37:15), Lewisville ISD and Coppell softball (40:15), Rowlett/Sachse and Mesquite ISD baseball and softball (41:50) and 5-6A baseball (46:00).

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UIL Realignment is in the books and the Star Local Media sports staff reacts to the new athletics districts in the schools in their markets. They kick off the discussion breaking down Class 6A and the new 6-6A consisting of Lewisville ISD and Coppell (1:00), the regional shift for Allen, Plano ISD and McKinney ISD in 9-6A (5:25) and form holding for Districts 10-6A (20:00) and 11-6A (23:25). In Class 5A, the staff talks the Division I split in football for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD in 4-5A (28:20), Little Elm and The Colony rejoining Frisco ISD in 5-5A (30:55) and the travel-heavy draw for McKinney North and Mesquite ISD in 7-5A (36:10). Discussions rounds out with a look at how the remaining Frisco schools pair up alongside Lake Dallas and Lovejoy in the Division II version of 7-5A (41:00).

Matt Arend is an Elementary Principal (KN-5) in Plano ISD in Plano, TX. As the principal of #SiglerNation or Sigler Elementary, Matt models servant leadership through working side by side with teachers, never asking anyone to do something he is not willing to do himself. It is through this intentional approach that relationships are cultivated leading to transformed learning experiences across the campus for students.   Matt Arend Show Highlights How he makes time for fitness and how it impacts his leadership The story of #SiglerNation How using social media to tell the school’s story has attracted high-quality applicants Push yourself to present and connect at conferences Are you noticing and celebrating the amazing contribution your staff makes each day? CASA (Creating And Supporting Amigos) Build a mini golf course for Open House You don’t have to be the expert at everything and you don’t have to do it yourself Teach empathy to students Great people first, all the time.   Matt Arend Resources   Collaborative Leadership by Peter Dewitt   Student Voice the Instrument of Change   Sigler Nation Video   Matt on Twitter   Matt on Instagram   Matt’s Website Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community   Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444   Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders    Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above.   Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS:   SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING •Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check •Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling •Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing. •SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.   Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

The entire Star Local Media sports staff convenes to talk about some prominent offseason storylines for the football teams in their coverage areas. In the Class 5A portion of the podcast, Matt Welch is joined by Bryan Murphy and Tim Glaze to lay out the impending Division I/Division II split in 5A and how that will affect Frisco ISD (1:30), as well as Lake Dallas (7:30) and Lovejoy (12:30). Plus, the group discusses Prosper's upcoming jump to 6A (16:00). Gears shift to 6A in the second half of the podcast, where Kendrick Johnson talks about the offseason for McKinney Boyd and McKinney (22:30), Justin Thomas discusses the status of Lewisville ISD and Coppell (25:30), Devin Hasson touches on Mesquite ISD, Sachse and Rowlett (28:45), and Matt Welch wraps up with some thoughts looking ahead on Plano ISD and Allen (34:45).

Google News and Updates (2:36) Expanded Page Hierarchy in Google Sites Gmail Add-Ons Checkmark Chrome Extension from EdTechTeam Rachel Smith (The Isle of Man) -- Keep for regularly used phrases / Permanent Clipboard extension See where the file is in Drive when you click to change the file name (via Mike Mohammad @mo_physics from Wisconsin) Featured Content (7:54) Mason Mason, M. Ed. is an Education Technology National Instructor with EdTechTeacher, Inc. and an Ed.D. student at Southern Methodist University studying PreK-12 Educational Leadership. He is passionate about helping educators transform teaching and learning through technology integration and closing the digital divide through equitable access to technology for all students. Mason obtained his B.A. in English and Education from The Ohio State University and his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Southern Methodist University. He taught secondary English, Language Arts, and Reading for eight years in Dallas ISD and Plano ISD and spent a year as an Education Technology Instructional Coach at a 9-12 one-to-one iPad high school in Garland ISD. His passion for improving teaching and learning has guided his work in schools across the nation and at various local, regional, and national conferences. Google Certifications: Google Certified Educator Level 1, Google Certified Educator Level 2, Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Innovator Connect with Mason: Twitter: @EdtechMason Website: http://www.edtechmason.com Resources Kasey’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUcrQJnGzHE Matt’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVyU15xco2Q Mason’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C94jbavnImI Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag Denise Wolfe (Nebraska) - Just wanted to take a moment and THANK YOU for your podcast! Heather Moores (Quebec, Canada) -  I came across a Google Chrome Extension called “CheckMark”. Have you guys heard of this? On The Blogs (27:53) Matt - Custom Bitmoji Feedback (via Mandi Tolen) Kasey - How to Become a Google Certified Trainer (FREE eBook Download) [shortcode-variables slug="signature"]

Morgan is a math specialist for Christie Elementary in Plano ISD. Prior to that, she taught for 7 years. Morgan is dedicated to serving ALL students and supports learners who may be struggling in their general education classrooms. Morgan also started her own podcast for Christie Elementary where she is fostering collaboration between teachers and providing a platform to share encouragement, struggles, and experiences on campus. In this episode, we talk about ways in which general education teachers can be supported while serving students with disabilities. In addition, we discuss teaching in other countries and compare teaching abroad to teaching in the United States.

How do you know you’re from Plano? Oklahoma State University student Macy Hedrick proposed “20 Signs You Grew Up in Plano” in an essay that’s gone viral. The Plano native shares those signs, along with her observations on growing up in Plano, the transition from Plano ISD to higher education, and why she misses the Purple Cow.

Michelle Melander, MA, MT-BC, is a music therapist in Plano ISD. She speaks today about the music therapy program in Plano, TX.

Michelle Melander, MA, MT-BC, is a music therapist in Plano ISD. She speaks today about the music therapy program in Plano, TX.