Podcasts about public education foundation

Edna Varner always knew she wanted to be a teacher, and thought she would be one forever! But once she was selected to be a principal, she knew it was the right move. Now she advises other educators in her role with the Public Education Foundation. In this episode, Edna shares how she hit the jackpot with her parents and teachers, the two times she received very direct feedback (which made her rise to the occasion), and the meaning of the gift of “with.”  Edna Varner is the Senior Advisor of Leading and Learning at the Public Education Foundation. You can learn more about Edna and PEF on their website (pefchattanooga.org/our-team/dr.-edna-varner). If you like this episode, we think you'll also like: John Germ's Morning Cup (E35) Virginia Anne Sharber's Morning Cup (E59) Elaine Swafford's Morning Cup (E64) My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions.  Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here and be the first to know who upcoming guests are!

The 4th annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds returns to World Equestrian Center – Friday through Sunday. Jeff Fissel has details on the 2024 event, a celebrity-chef-led celebration featuring three days of culinary competition, beer, wine and spirits education and samples of extraordinary cuisine. Event proceeds benefit the Public Education Foundation of Marion County and the ProStart Program.

Part 1:We talk with Carol Burris, Executive Director of the Network for Public Education Foundation.We discuss how public education is under attack. The Foundation studies how states support/don't support public education, and ghe governance of public schools.Part 2:We speak with David Dayen, Executive Editor, The American Prospect.We discuss how progressive Democrats can and should be defended during this election cycle. We note that the power and influence (and money) of AIPAC is being spent to defeat progressives in this country. We also note that 109 congressional Republicans voted to overturn the 2020 election.  WNHNFM.ORG   production

I have another very special episode for you today.  Melanie Macmillan and Danielle Porter are both public school principals who were worthy recipients of a scholarship from The Public Education Foundation. The Public Education Foundation's Harvard Club of Australia Education Scholarship enables three principals of Australian government primary or secondary schools to undertake a short professional program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The Public Education Foundation is an incredible not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing life-changing scholarships to leaders in public education and enhancing the value and reputation of public schools. Melanie happens to be my boss and has impacted my career more than she will ever know.  I hope that you enjoy this conversation with Melanie and Danielle.  Here is the case study on Everest that we mentioned: https://hbr.org/2001/10/the-leadership-lessons-of-mount-everest

Carol's Blog: https://roundtheinkwell.com/Jess Piper is @piper4missouri@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threadshttps://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation” Network for Public EducationCarol Corbett Burris became Executive Director of the Network for Public Education Foundation in August 2015, after serving as principal of South Side High School in the Rockville Centre School District in NY since 2000.  Prior to becoming a principal, she was a teacher at both the middle and high school level.  She received her doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University, and her dissertation, which studied her district's detracking reform in math, received the 2003 National Association of Secondary Schools' Principals Middle Level Dissertation of the Year Award.  In 2010, she was named Educator of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State, and in 2013, she was named SAANYS New York State High School Principal of the Year.  Dr. Burris co-authored Detracking for Excellence and Equity (2008) and Opening the Common Core: How to Bring ALL Students to College and Career Readiness (2012), and authored On the Same Track: How Schools Can Join the 21st Century Struggle against Re-segregation (2014). Her articles have appeared in Educational Leadership, Kappan, American Educational Research Journal, Teachers College Record, Theory into Practice, School Administrator, American School Board Journal and Education Week. She regularly expresses her concerns about the misuse and unintended consequences of high-stakes testing in the Washington Post, The Answer Sheet blog.E-mail Carol Burris at: burriscarol@gmail.com

This week on Conflict Managed, we are joined by Dr. Yancy Freeman, the new Chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin. Join us as we discuss: People-centric, servant leadership

Dale Dougherty talks to Michael Stone of the Public Education Foundation of Hamilton County in southeast Tennessee. Michael is responsible to developing a network of 34 Fab Labs in K-12 schools with more to come next year. In this conversation, Michael talks about making as authentic learning, involving real problems and solutions, and which leads to authentic assessment. 00:00 Authentic Learning and Making02:09 Michael's Background03:54 Stumbling into Fab Labs05:46 From Master Teacher to Master Learner07:57 Coaching12:06 Authentic Assessment18:44 Expanding from one school to many20:21 Pioneers and Settlers26:37 Blending Personalized Fabrication and Personalized LearningMake: Education Forum for maker educators will be held online on September 22-23. For more information, visit https://make.co/educationforum

Welcome to today's episode of Learning Unboxed! In this episode, we're excited to have an incredible conversation with our guest, Michael Stone, from the Public Education Foundation, based in Tennessee. Michael has an impressive career journey, including being an Albert Einstein Educator Fellow with the National Science Foundation and spending 10 years as a high school mathematics and computer science teacher. In his current role, he's led the development of the largest school-based Fab Lab network in the world through the Volkswagen e-Lab.We dive deep into the impact of maker spaces and fabrication spaces on education, emphasizing the importance of teaching essential skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. We explore the opportunities for meaningful learning in schools through Fab Labs and discuss the importance of tracking essential skills and technical proficiencies in student learning.Michael shares his insights on an app called Fabfolio, designed to track these skills. He also recounts a story of how a history teacher incorporated a project involving a 3D printer, leading to an epiphany for two students who had never seen themselves in the lab before.Join us to learn more about the importance of tracking data to refine educational models and make more informed choices as we scale across the country and the world. Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation, and be sure to reach out to Michael if you're inspired by his work. Check out the Fab Labs website and Fabfolio app for further exploration.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgWe unbox:The transformative role of Fab Labs in education and skill developmentAddressing the future workforce needs through essential skills and hands-on learning experiencesThe Fabfolio app: tracking student skills and refining educational modelsResources:Visit fablabs.io for more informationConnect with Michael Stone on LinkedInProduced by Nova Media

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we are joined by Congressman James Moylan of Guam and Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute.-Congressman James Moylan proudly serves as Guam's congressional delegate to the 118th United States Congress.As the first Republican to win the seat on Guam in nearly 30 years, Moylan's victory was historic.He is a strong and trustworthy leader who's focused on issues that affect Guamanians most.Moylan believes island residents have a right to know what's happening in their governing offices. Therefore, he has created an open door policy allowing constituents to have their concerns addressed.Moylan's history of service includes his time as a senator in the 35th and 36th Guam Legislature, a Veteran of the United States army and a parole officer at the Department of Corrections.Additionally, Moylan has more than two decades of experience working in the private sector, including healthcare, financial services, and insurance.In his current position, Moylan serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee.  Both Committees address issues that are vital to Guam.Additionally, Moylan is a native of Guam and is from the village of Tumon. He graduated from John F Kennedy High School and continued to the University of Guam where he obtained a  bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.  Most of all, Moylan is a proud father to Abby and Krissy Moylan.-Frederick M. Hess is a senior fellow and the director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he works on K–12 and higher education issues. The author of Education Week's popular blog “Rick Hess Straight Up,” Dr. Hess is also an executive editor of Education Next, and a regular contributor to Forbes and the Hill. He is the founder and chairman of AEI's Conservative Education Reform Network.An educator, political scientist, and author, Dr. Hess has published in scholarly outlets, such as American Politics Quarterly, Harvard Education Review, Social Science Quarterly, Teachers College Record, and Urban Affairs Review. His work has also appeared in popular outlets including the Atlantic, National Affairs, the Dispatch, Fox News, National Review, the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post.His books include A Search for Common Ground: Conversations About the Toughest Questions in K–12 Education (Teachers College Press, 2021), Letters to a Young Education Reformer (Harvard Education Press, 2017), The Cage-Busting Teacher (Harvard Education Press, 2015), Breakthrough Leadership in the Digital Age: Using Learning Science to Reboot Schooling (Corwin, 2013), Cage-Busting Leadership (Harvard Education Press, 2013), The Same Thing Over and Over: How School Reformers Get Stuck in Yesterday's Ideas (Harvard University Press, 2010), Education Unbound: The Promise and Practice of Greenfield Schooling (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2010), Common Sense School Reform (St. Martin's Griffin, 2004), Revolution at the Margins: The Impact of Competition on Urban School Systems (Brookings Institution Press, 2002), and Spinning Wheels: The Politics of Urban School Reform (Brookings Institution Press, 1998).Dr. Hess started his career as a high school social studies teacher. He has taught at the University of Virginia, the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Rice University, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University. He is also the senior founding fellow of the Public Education Foundation's Leadership Institute of Nevada.Dr. Hess has an MA and a PhD in government, in addition to an MEd in teaching and curriculum, from Harvard University. He also has a BA in political science from Brandeis University.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsINVEST IN A PORTFOLIO WITH A HIGH, FIXED RATE OF RETURN, THAT'S NOT CORRELATED TO THE STOCK MARKET. VISIT INVESTYREFY.COM OR CALL 888-YREFY-24. AND MAKE SURE YOU TELL OUR FRIENDS AT YREFY THAT CHUCK AND SAM SENT YOU. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Welcome to ‘Hands Up' , a new podcast by the Public Education Foundation that answers all your burning questions about our public schools. It's like a school parent's Whatsapp chat, but without any ranting and with a lot more facts. What is the solution to the teaching crisis? How has all the disruption from Covid-19 affected kids' learning? Why are students calling for consent education in the curriculum? How should families best engage with schools? Hands Up is a podcast to help families and carers navigate school life. It's for teachers, school leaders and anyone interested in education who want to dig deeper into the complexities, challenges and the unique advantages of Australia's public education system. The Public Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing life changing scholarships to young people in public education, as well providing support to their teachers and principals. Hands Up is hosted by David Hetherington from the Public Education Foundation who takes this podcast back to school, to the homes of students and parents before school drop-offs, we talk to teachers, principals and experts as we tackle the big debates around schooling. Subscribe now, wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. publiceducationfoundation.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Katie Cour discusses her career path and current role as President and CEO of Nashville Public Education Foundation. She describes: An overview of her education at Northwestern University and Georgetown University, including changing her major six times How she figured out what she wanted to do The jobs she tried after school and what she learned from them Advice on how to prepare for a role in education, questions to ask when starting out in the workforce to be successful, and qualities she looks for when hiring Her various roles as CEO, what a typical day/ week in the role entails, and an overview of how her nonprofits works

About our guest .. Erica Mosca is the Founder and Executive Director of Leaders inTraining (LIT), .Erica is a proud first-generation college graduate, daughter of an immigrant, andsocial justice advocate. Part of the college access non-profit 10,000 Degrees in high school andserving as a fifth grade teacher with Teach For America, Las Vegas.Mosca currently serves on the Board of Directors of college access private school Cristo Rey St.Viator as the Academic Committee Chair, as an Authority member of the NV State Public CharterSchool Authority, the Board Chair of college persistence program & housing complex Q3 StudentPartners' Community Advisory Board, serves on the Clark County Community DevelopmentAdvisory Committee & is part of US Congressman Steven Horsford's Equity Cabinet. Previously,Mosca served on college access charter school Equipo Academy's Committee to Form, as the Chairof the United Way of Southern Nevada's Women's United Engagement Committee & as anExecutive Board member of the Asian American Pacific Islander Democratic Caucus serving as theCorresponding Secretary. She has worked for Teach For America, TNTP & as a Special ProjectsManager for previous Clark County School District Superintendent Dwight Jones.Erica was awarded the 2021 Women Inspiring Nevada recognition, 2020 Community Hero Awardfrom the Public Education Foundation for LIT's work during COVID-19 and the 2019 BostonUniversity Young Alumni Award. Erica is a proud 2021 Leadership Las Vegas Phoenix classmember, 2017 Emerge NV member, 2011 Education Pioneers Boston cohort member, 2008 TeachFor America Las Vegas corps member and holds a B.S. from Boston University, an M.Ed. fromUNLV & and Ed.M. from Harvard's Graduate School of Education. About our guest .. Kasina Douglass-Boone is a dedicated mother of six children, wife, former Nevada Legislator, and community advocate who is focused on family and civic engagement by strategizing and developing programs to bridge the gap between home,school, life and the community for adolescents. Kasina is also a dedicated member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.In 2011 Kasina launched her non-profit TULIPS- (Teaching, Uniting Ladies to Inspire Positive Success); she assists young ladies in crucial social skills such as how to dress, speak, and behave. This organization also empowers young ladies to take control of their future and to be an example for others. Through this organization and her other community endeavors Kasina has been the recipient of several community awards. Kasina has been steady and philanthropic throughout the community. She assists each year in the community with back-to-school fairs, Teen Town Halls, and Social Justice Events.For the past 22 years Kasina has been employed with Clark County District working in several support staff positions. In 2013 Kasina transitioned into the classroom which aided her in truly seeking after her true passion of supporting and being the voice for our youth and their subsequent success. In 2016 Kasina switched her career field to a Social Worker Mental Health Specialist still continuing her work in helping the students at Peterson Academic Center where her passion for changes fuels the outcomes for her students and their families by eliminating barriers to success at all cost.On July 8, 2020 Kasina was sworn in as the Assembly woman for District 17 where she finished out the term of her mentor Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson. Kasina is currently a key leader at Ty's Place Safe Space for Teens in memory of her loving mentor. About our guest .. Craig Rosen serves as the Community Engagement and Professional Development Administrator in the Desert Research Institute (DRI) Office of Education. He has been with DRI for nearly 9 years working to innovate and improve STEM Education throughout Nevada. He was the founding director for the Nevada STEAM Conference and has worked on projects funded by NASA, local utility companies, TESLA, and Federal and State grants. Prior to that he has served as Director of the Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival, worked as a national consultantin informal education, and was Director for religious schools in CA and NV. Mr. Rosen sits on numerous boards and committees, has presented at Statewide and National Conferences, and received many awards for his work in STEM Education. Craig holds a B.A. in Child Development and Psychology from CSUN and an M.A. in Urban Leadership from UNLV.Subscribe to our Youtube ChannelCollege of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/University website:https://www.roseman.edu/-College of Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedicine/-GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/genesis/Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer@RosemanmedicineInstagram: @rosemanuhs@mytulipsnv@lit_lv@driscienceTikTok:Facebook:

Amy Adams reports. Downtown Evansville is littered with shipping containers, mainly surrounding the 420 Main tower, two TriState women want circus shows -- including the upcoming Hadi Shrine Circus.  -- to be animal free, and two organizations that advocate locally for educators and students -- EVSC Foundation ankd Public Education Foundation -- merge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sana Jafri, executive director of the Chicago Learning Exchange, and Michael Stone, vice-president of innovative learning at the Public Education Foundation join us to talk about the ways learning is being remade in their respective regions of Chicago and Chattanooga.

A teaching residency program here in Chattanooga is partnering with a national effort to recruit, develop and retain Black educators. Project Inspire - run by Chattanooga’s Public Education Foundation - is participating in the Black Educators Initiative through the National Center for Teacher Residencies.

Australian human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson has been described as the go-to barrister for London's rich and famous. Standing by her clients Julian Assange and Amber Heard in the full glare of international media, she is based at a top London law firm Doughty Street Chambers. Originally from the small town of Berry, NSW, Jennifer Robinson also has a long-term commitment to independence for West Papua and works with human rights activist Benny Wenda. Her latest mission is to improve educational opportunities for public school children. She recently founded the Acacia Awards, in association with the Public Education Foundation in Australia, in which prominent people who were educated in the public system will sponsor a student from their former school or area, providing mentorship and a small scholarship.

Australian human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson has been described as the go-to barrister for London's rich and famous. Standing by her clients Julian Assange and Amber Heard in the full glare of international media, she is based at a top London law firm Doughty Street Chambers. Originally from the small town of Berry, NSW, Jennifer Robinson also has a long-term commitment to independence for West Papua and works with human rights activist Benny Wenda. Her latest mission is to improve educational opportunities for public school children. She recently founded the Acacia Awards, in association with the Public Education Foundation in Australia, in which prominent people who were educated in the public system will sponsor a student from their former school or area, providing mentorship and a small scholarship.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jennifer Hill, Vice President of Policy and Programming with the Nashville Public Education Foundation (the NPEF), who highlights their efforts and then discusses Nashville Goes to College, powered by First Horizon Foundation. During the interview, Hill shares how they are helping to make college a real possibility, especially for students who will be the first in their family to go to college, some of the COVID-19 updates, and an upcoming virtual event where the community can participate and help their efforts. Nashville Goes to College, powered by First Horizon FoundationNashvilleGoesToCollege.com, launched last year with a grant from First Horizon Foundation, is helping to make college a real possibility, especially for students who'll be the first in their family to go to college.Nashville Goes to College's COVID-19 resource hubAs COVID continues to create uncertainty around the education system, Nashville Goes to College has launched a COVID-19 resource hub, NashvilleGoesToCollege.com/Covid.Why supporting further education is so important in NashvilleOur city's changing economy is creating new employment opportunities, including highly paid positions that often require higher levels of education.First Horizon as a partner for Nashville Goes to College and other Nashville Public Education Foundation initiativesNow, more than ever, having strong corporate support is so important for nonprofit organizations.NPEF's Hall of Fame Event, presented by First Horizon Foundation, to be be held virtually on September 30This annual event raises funds to support NPEF's work, and aims to inspire future innovators and leaders in our city by honoring those who are making a difference for public schools.Some of the honorees have already been announced.More info can be found on NPEF's website, nashvillepef.orgLearn more: Website:                https://www.nashvillegoestocollege.com/ Facebook:             @NashvillePublicEducationFoundation Twitter:                 https://twitter.com/nashvillegoes NPEF website: www.nashvillepef.org    

On this episode, Tracy sits down with Stacy Lightfoot, President of the Public Education Foundation in Chattanooga, TN. Tracy and Stacy discuss the spiritual impact Stacey’s mother’s illness had on her, and what her experience was acting as the primary caregiver for her mother for 17 years. How Stacey’s upbringing affected her view of end of life care (2:00)Managing non-family caregivers with empathy (9:00)Sharing primary caregiving responsibilities among the family (11:00)Dealing with unequal responsibilities in caregiving (21:00)Thank you so much to Stacy for sharing her story with so much transparency. We’re so thankful for you! Grave to Great is a weekly conversation that seeks to reframe end of life conversations and hospice care, and is hosted by the CEO of Alleo Health, Tracy Wood. For more information, or to subscribe, please visit https://www.gravetogreat.com/. 

Parental school choice in Australia. Led by Fiona Mueller, the CIS education program focuses on School Choice and School Funding among its key areas of research. School choice continues to be a policy area that attracts considerable public attention, particularly concerning funding strategies. Choosing a school is important to parents, but new CIS research shows that many experience buyer's remorse. To coincide with the release of our upcoming report on school choice, we held a discussion moderated by Fiona Mueller CIS education program director. The panel featured Glenn Fahey CIS research fellow, Dallas McInerney, CEO of Catholic Schools NSW, Michael Nuttall, Executive Officer of Australian Primary Principals Association and Dianne Giblin, CEO of Australian Council of State School Organisations. Dallas McInerney was appointed CEO of Catholic Schools NSW in August 2017. CSNSW is the representative body of almost 600 Catholic schools. It is also the system authority for the approximately 550 NSW Catholic diocesan schools, with responsibility for their funding, distribution, compliance and governance. Previously, Dallas spent two decades in financial regulation and public policy across the government and private sectors. Michael Nuttall was appointed Executive Officer of the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) in late 2010. With over 30 years in primary school education, he has taught in government, Catholic and Independent schools and was principal of two primary schools over twelve years. Michael oversees the operations of APPA's Canberra-based national office and provides executive-level support to its elected President, 28-member National Advisory Council and 8-member Board. Dianne Giblin is CEO of the Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO), Di leads the secretariat of a national organisation whose motto is ‘One voice for every child in public education'. Over the past 35 years, her passion for education has seen her in roles such as founding Director of the Public Education Foundation, the Primary Ethics Board, the Parenthood Board. Di has also worked for the NSW Department of Education. Follow the CIS on Twitter @CISOZ or find us on Facebook 'The Centre for Independent Studies' for more updates. http://www.cis.org.au

Robin Low is one of the busiest directors in Australia. She sits on the boards of Appen, AUB Group Limited, CSG Limited, IPH Limited and she is the deputy chairman of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. She is also a director of not-for-profits Public Education Foundation and Primary Ethics. Prior to this, Robin was a partner at PwC for more than 17 years. Here Robin talks about finding your feet on a board, preparing for a director career, interpersonal dynamics and managing your workload as a director on multiple boards. Valuable Discussion Points [01:25] How long did it take Robin to get the lay of the land on a board in regard to participation and discussions? Robin believes that the approach you have to a board depends entirely on the skills you offer and the culture in which it fosters. Having a background in auditing committees, she was given the skills and knowledge on how to effectively navigate a board room that promotes different communication styles and dynamics. Robin observes as a director, admitting that it took time to build the confidence to contribute, but recognises her contributions as reflective and well-timed. [04:33] Are there any traps in entering a board as a beginner or the new person? Naturally, people will enter a new board wanting to change the fabric of it, however, Robin believes that your value will be most recognised if you begin by observing and reflecting on the conversations and decisions made. This will allow you to receive and disseminate feedback whilst honing your skills and expertise to most accurately understand where and when to contribute. Robin also recognises the importance of a good chairman in regard to setting expectations for new board members and their ability and capacity to contribute to the flow of the meetings and organisation. [07:07] What are the expectations from fellow directors and the chair when you join a new board? A chair isn’t bringing you onto a board expecting anything other than what they believe you are capable of. Establishing these expectations early and understanding your value proposition within the organisation allows for clarity and accountability. [09:41] What are some observations Robin has made surrounding the dynamics of decision making within a board? Heavily influenced by the ability the chairman has to maintain a constant tone within meetings, they must understand the dynamics of situations and their risks as well as the individuals within the board. Healthy risk assessment, however, takes time, and the importance of this in regards to influential decision making is constantly evaluated throughout boards and their meetings. [14:08] What’s the nature of chairing committees and would Robin suggest it to an emerging Director? An effective tool, Robin believes that her experience in chairing audit and risk committees has consolidated her ability to observe, discuss and deliberate in formal and dynamic settings. Focused more on risk evaluation and more ‘concrete’ discussions, this position promotes your leadership and ability to maintain a committee. [15:55] Once Robin received her first listed board, did she find this led to further opportunities within the space? Robin believes that like many formal employment opportunities the necessity for ‘prior experience’ is always lingering, however, she recognises that this narrative must change in order to gain more dynamic boards. Acknowledging that there must be a brief for all positions as a director, Robin also believes that she’s noticed a shifting focus towards finding directors that have experience, knowledge and skills in the requisite field rather than solely prior listed board experience. [16:47] Did Robin plan for herself to have a career on boards, and what was this transitionary period like for her?  Robin completed the company directors course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors 5 years prior to departing PWC ensuring that she would be both prepared and informed as she made this transition. Robin’s skills and preparation were highly influential in making this transition; however, she believes the self-managed nature and sporadic interactions amongst board groups were the key learning curves for her. [19:28] Does Robin have colleagues or peers that she can chat to in order to consolidate ideas? The ability a director has to interact and develop meaningful relationships with both board members and other directors heavily influences their navigation of ideas and opportunities. While Robin recognises that attending events as a NED is important, she believes her involvement in auditing standards boards and relationships with fellow directors assists her most in developing her skills and ideas. [20:51] What does a full slate look like for Robin and how does she handle this? Currently sitting on 4 listed boards, Robin believes the ability an individual has to navigate these are dependent on the schedules of each. Robin also posits that each board, depending on the nature of the industry, the level of regulation and the dynamic of the meetings is the key determinant in her deciding whether or not she can join. [22:02] What advice does Robin give to aspiring women Directors on when it’s the right time to transition into a board career? Robin insists that age isn’t the determinant for this transition, rather it’s the level of experience you’ve accumulated both as a professional and as a person. Highlighting ‘timing’ as an important aspect of the process, an individual must be equipped for the role in regard to their skills and experience but also personally ready for the style of self-managed work being a part of a board requires. [24:44] Is there an appetite for board roles amongst emerging women directors and would Robin like to see the involvement of more women in key decision making within boards? Robin has noticed an increased monitoring of boards by regulators within recent years, leading to a potential disengagement with the position. However, she also insists that it’s a rich and fulfilling position that allows any individual to highlight their skills and specialise within a specific field or industry that aligns with their value proposition. Robin recognises the importance of promoting diversity within boards in establishing a healthy board dynamic of differing skills, experiences and values. This promotion of a diverse board dynamic ultimately comes down to the capability of the chair in recognising where an individual with a particular set of skills and expertise can provide affective input. Key Learnings Every board has its own culture, it’s up to you to learn how to navigate it. Don’t get trapped when you enter a board by trying to change too much, begin by being reflective and observant. A chair isn’t bringing you onto a board expecting anything from you that they don’t think you’re capable of. While there’s still stigma surrounding the notion of ‘prior listed board experience’, directors are also looking for individuals who have effective skills, knowledge and experience that’s relevant to the industry or organisation of the respective board. Procuring experience within company director settings, including the company directors course with AICD allowed Robin the opportunity to effectively transition into a board career.  Quotable Quotes   “We’d love to have you, but you don’t have listed experience. Oh you have listed experience, join us!” – Robin Low on the ‘catch 22’ nature of listed board positions. “Make sure you’re getting enough… interaction with enough people and enough networks, because in fact it’s actually quite an isolating role in many respects.” – Robin Low  Importance Resources and Links   If you would like to gain knowledge in governance, and develop as a director in your industry or field, visit https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/. If you would like to learn more about how CommBank is ensuring women are advancing their growth in business, visit https://www.commbank.com.au/women-in-focus.html. Host of the Board Level podcast, Catherina Fox is one of Australia’s leading commentators on women and the workforce. If you’re interested in learning more about Catherine and the issues she’s currently discussing, visit https://www.abc.net.au/news/catherine-fox/5244818. If you’re interested in connecting with Robin or viewing her professional portfolio and achievements, visit her LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-low-b4b4164/?originalSubdomain=au. For more information regarding Robin’s various contributions as a Director and as a member of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, please view her biography via https://www.auasb.gov.au/About-the-AUASB/Current-Board-members/Robin-Low.aspx.  The Board Level podcast is produced by Nicole Hatherly, recorded at RadioHub Studios with post production by Cooper Silk, Iain Wilson and Matthew Lane.

We sit down with Donovan Stewart and had a great time talking about his unique up bringing  and how to over come challenges in your life to make the best of them and talked about the scholarship for southern Nevada youth thru the Public Education Foundation www.thepef.org  

Amy and Bill sign autographs at #PEFLIVE (ok, not really) and talk about learning that is projects based.

Alex Bybee is a self-proclaimed politico who works for the Public Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports teachers, students, and families in Southern Nevada. In this episode, we cover a wide variety of topics from working in the nonprofit sector, volunteer work, understanding the millennial viewpoints, and what you can do to reframe your life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Teacherpreneur is a program to empower teachers to solve the biggest challenges they face in their classrooms and schools. Modeled after Co.Lab's 48 Hour Launch event, Teacherpreneur helps teachers take a big idea and mold it into a basic model that they can then "pitch" to the community. Oh, and its all within 48 hours... In today's podcast we learn more about the program from Public Education Foundation's Geoff Millener & this year's Teacherpreneur pitch night winner, Kelsey Huynh from East Side Elementary. Referenced in the podcast and updated resources: Public Education Foundation: http://bit.ly/2bvIR13 Teacherpreneur Website: http://bit.ly/2bvJmrJ Kelsey Huynh's pitch for Helping Hands, Ending Hunger: http://bit.ly/2bwEVKy Teacherpreneur 2016 Pitch Night: http://bit.ly/2c3Lmmv Further Teacherpreneur Funding Grants Announced: http://bit.ly/2bNa1zV

This week, Community Showcase focuses on education. Scott talks with the Public Education Foundation about an update on Race to the Top and Teach/Here. Also on the program is an interview with the public library about free public library funds and their plans for automation.

This week Scott Kornblum features the Public Education Foundation and the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library.