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This conversation explores the implications of recent changes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in education. A panel of educators discusses how these changes affect teaching practices, classroom environments, and student relationships. They emphasize the importance of maintaining inclusivity and building strong relationships with students and families, regardless of policy shifts. The discussion highlights the need for educators to adapt while remaining committed to fostering an equitable learning environment. Follow on Twitter: @_CrystalMWatson @CrystalMWatson on BlueSky | @jehan_hakim | @JM_Butcher | @DevonBeck365 | @MarantoRobert |@AggieAshley | @jonHarper70bd | @bamradionetwork Crystal Watson is a passionate mathematics educator from Cincinnati, serving as an elementary school principal. She is dedicated to helping cultivate spaces of belonging where deep learning and positive growth can happen. Her motto, “What do the students think?” reminds her to always take time to hear different perspectives, especially the children, in order to make sound decisions. Jehan Hakim is a second-generation Arab-American Muslim woman and mother of four. She is a Bay Area native who was born and raised in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, California – and graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. Though she's been a community organizer and educator for decades. The depths  of her experience span from program management and coordination within school districts, to interfaith coalition building, community outreach, foreign affairs, and diversity. Robert “Bob” Maranto is the 21st Century Chair in Leadership in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas, has served on his local school board, and with others has written or edited 18 books so boring his own mother refused to read them. He co-edited a forthcoming book, The Free Inquiry Papers, to by published by the American Enterprise Institute in April. Maranto. “Bob”and James V. Shuls. (2011). Lessons from KIPP Delta. Phi Delta Kappan 93: (November) 52-56, at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/003172171109300313. Jonathan Butcher is the Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. He has researched and testified on education policy around the U.S., including testimony before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. He is the author of Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth (Bombardier Books, April 2022). He co-edited and wrote chapters in The Critical Classroom (The Heritage Foundation, 2022), discussing the racial prejudice that comes from the application of critical race theory in K-12 schools. In 2021, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster nominated Jonathan to serve on the board of the South Carolina Public Charter School District. Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association and the Austin Area Chairperson for the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. Ashley has presented from the campus level all the way to the national level on various topics such as SEL classroom strategies, building relationships in the virtual space, and implementing authentic resources for World Languages to advance interpretive proficiency. Devon Beck is a dynamic leader and advocate for education, equity, and community development. His career spans multiple sectors, including education, community engagement, and the music business, where he has pioneered new roles to address organizational needs. A graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Devon began his career in education, holding various roles such as Teacher's Assistant, Behavior Specialist, Geometry/Algebra Teacher, Family & Student Liaison, and Pre-Referral Coordinator for the Talbot County Board of Education. Through these positions, he developed expertise in mentoring and supporting students who faced learning challenges. His work reinforced his belief that reaching students at critical stages in life can have a lasting impact.

While at the Midwest Band Clinic we sat down for spontaneous conversations with music educators in person at the Exceclia Music Booth. In this episode we connect with Cathy Benford from Round Rock High School in Round Rock, TX. To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of⁠⁠ thegrowingbanddirector.com⁠⁠ Our mission is to share practical  advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years. Connect with us with comments or ideas Follow the show: ⁠⁠Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠On Youtube The Growing Band Director⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram @thegrowingbanddirector⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tik Tok @thegrowingbanddirector⁠⁠ If you like what you hear please: Leave a Five Star Review and  Share us with another band director!

The conversation discusses the increase in student absenteeism during the pandemic and its impact on teachers and teaching. It explores the reasons behind the absenteeism, such as the optional nature of school, emotional issues, and anxiety. The conversation also highlights the inability of the education system to address big issues and the fractured relationships among stakeholders. Possible solutions mentioned include improving communication with parents, offering tutoring and SEL support, and reestablishing connections with the community. The conversation concludes with the need for leadership and a change in perception about the value of education. Follow on Twitter: @AggieAshley @tomwhitby @ShiftParadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association and the Austin Area Chairperson for the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. Ashley has presented from the campus level all the way to the national level on various topics such as SEL classroom strategies, building relationships in the virtual space, and implementing authentic resources for World Languages to advance interpretive proficiency. When she's not in teacher mode, she spends time with her husband and her teenage son and enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, blogging, and helping out in the Texas BBQ Community. Harvey Alvy served as a practicing principal for 14 years in both elementary and secondary schools. Harvey's international school leadership experiences ranged from New Delhi, to Israel, and Singapore. He was selected as an NAESP National Distinguished Principal and is a founding member of the Principals' Training Center for International Schools. Harvey is Professor Emeritus at Eastern Washington University, where he received the Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence and held the William C. Shreeve Endowed Professorship in School Leadership. His most recent book is Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance (ASCD, 2017). He has co-authored, with Pam Robbins, Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success, The Principal's Companion, The New Principal's Fieldbook, and If I Only Knew: Success Strategies for Navigating the Principalship. With Jane Liu, Harvey co-authored a Mandarin book for Chinese school principals, The Principal Management Handbook: The American Principal's Approach to Successful Administration. Mark Weston, Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Department of Education, technology companies and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech.

Jacob Thompson & John Carter In this episode, Jacob Thompson, Head Volleyball Coach at Rouse High School and Recruiting Coordinator for Austin Performance Volleyball Club, joins John Carter, Head Baseball Coach at Round Rock High School, to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities facing high school athletes in sports with a strong club or select […]

Send us a Text Message.What if you could witness the transformation of a city through the eyes of someone who lived it? In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Ferris, a former law enforcement officer and longtime Austin resident, who moved to the city back in 1977. Dennis shares captivating stories, from Austin's early days of development to its bustling present, giving us a unique perspective on iconic places like Sixth Street and local gems such as Dirty Martin's Place. Along the way, he also shares cherished memories of University of Texas football and the vibrant community spirit that has always been a part of Austin's identity.Dennis takes us on a nostalgic journey through his teenage years in Round Rock, Texas, where he became a student athletic trainer at Round Rock High School. He recalls encounters with notable figures like astronaut Bob Crippen and legendary sniper Chris Kyle, providing a glimpse into the personal connections that have shaped his life. We also explore the highs and lows of Texas Longhorn football, the intense rivalries, and the political shifts that have impacted Austin, particularly the adoption of single-member districts and the rise of progressive activism within the City Council.Reflecting on public safety challenges and the evolution of Austin's landscape, Dennis offers a candid look at the city's growth and the importance of maintaining a robust public safety infrastructure. From the legacy of Coach Fred Akers to the excitement of Texas's move to the SEC, this episode is packed with historical insights, personal anecdotes, and a deep appreciation for Austin's unique legacy. Join us for an engaging conversation that honors the past while looking ahead to the future of this beloved city.Support the Show.Please like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

How can we help students reduce test anxiety and improve how they perform on tests? We searched for strategies and discoverd some effective approaches. We reviewed 12 strategies and discussed why they work. Follow on Twitter: @juliacookonline @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Julia Cook, a former teacher and school counselor, has presented in over 3,000 schools worldwide. She regularly delivers keynote addresses at national and international education and counseling conferences, speaks to corporate audiences, and has 139 published children's books. The goal behind all of Julia's books and efforts is to actively involve young people in her fun and creative stories and teach them to become lifelong problem solvers. Inspirations for her books come from working with children and carefully listening to parents and teachers. Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association and the Austin Area Chairperson for the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. Ashley has presented from the campus level all the way to the national level on various topics such as SEL classroom strategies, building relationships in the virtual space, and implementing authentic resources for World Languages to advance interpretive proficiency. When she's not in teacher mode, she spends time with her husband and teenage son and enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, blogging, and helping in the Texas BBQ Community.

We Wrap up 2023 and look forward to 2024. Whitney does a deep dive into everything that happened recently at Round Rock High School. All this, News, and more!!!Meet our HostsJackie Brown - @spintronixguardStephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarickCindy Barry - @leandermommaNicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcgTrevor Bailey - @t_pain151Trish O'Shea - @trishdish1002Beth Beccone - @bether7189Chris Rutt - @wildhornbrass1Cynthia Bernard - @cynthiabernAshlee Amos - @famousamossss_Theo Harrison - @harrisontheo07Stephanie Click - @stephanieclickWhitney Stone - @dancerwhitJustin Surface - @J_dex07Ashley Tran - @itsashleytranJack Goudreau - @goudreau_Bill Woodward - @remoking100Music provided by leydamusic.com Follow him @josh.leydaAvatars provided by @tch.makes.artFeaturingLexi Duda - Host for On A Water Break In Rhinestones - The Stories of the Twirlers @lexi_dudaThank you also to @guardcloset#marchingband #colorguard #dci #podcast #onawaterbreak #wgi #drumline

As we enter midterm test season, we searched for strategies to help students reduce test stress and get better results. We reviewed 12 strategies and discuss why they work. Follow on Twitter: @juliacookonline @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Julia Cook – a former teacher and school counselor, has presented in over 3000 schools throughout the world. She regularly delivers keynote addresses at national and international education and counseling conferences, speaks to corporate audiences, and has 139 published children's books. The goal behind all of Julia's books and efforts is to actively involve young people into her fun and creative stories and teach them to become life-long problem solvers. Inspirations for her books come from working with children and carefully listening to parents and teachers. Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association and the Austin Area Chairperson for the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. Ashley has presented from the campus level all the way to the national level on various topics such as SEL classroom strategies, building relationships in the virtual space, and implementing authentic resources for World Languages to advance interpretive proficiency. When she's not in teacher mode, she spends time with her husband and her teenage son and enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, blogging, and helping out in the Texas BBQ Community.

As sensitive topics increasingly seep into our classrooms, how do we approach discussions with integrity, fidelity, and respect? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association and the Austin Area Chairperson for the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. Ashley has presented from the campus level all the way to the national level on various topics such as SEL classroom strategies, building relationships in the virtual space, and implementing authentic resources for World Languages to advance interpretive proficiency. When she's not in teacher mode, she spends time with her husband and her teenage son and enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, blogging, and helping out in the Texas BBQ Community.

Substitute teachers do their best to fill gaps and ensure the continuity of learning. In this discussion, we look for better ways to help subs help us. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association and the Austin Area Chairperson for the Texas A&M Hispanic Network. Ashley has presented from the campus level all the way to the national level on various topics such as SEL classroom strategies, building relationships in the virtual space, and implementing authentic resources for World Languages to advance interpretive proficiency. When she's not in teacher mode, she spends time with her husband and her teenage son and enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, blogging, and helping out in the Texas BBQ Community.

Substitute teachers do their best to fill gaps and ensure the continuity of learning.  In this discussion, we look for betters ways to help subs help us. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. She serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association and the Austin Area Chairperson for the Texas A&M Hispanic Network.  Ashley has presented from the campus level all the way to the national level on various topics such as SEL classroom strategies, building relationships in the virtual space, and implementing authentic resources for World Languages to advance interpretive proficiency. When she's not in teacher mode, she spends time with her husband and her teenage son and enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, blogging, and helping out in the Texas BBQ Community.https://www.bamradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WEDC.Chat82322SubstituteE.mp3

Please welcome Stephanie Macias, a senior at Round Rock High School, and an up and coming artist / musician (who also happens to be a former student to Matthew at Chisholm Trail Middle School :-)     Stephanie joins Denise and Matthew to discuss all the exciting and challenging elements of being a young, but experienced musician - and especially, her process and experience in what it means to become an artist.  Stephanie is currently recording her first album of original songs, so please follow her journey and lend your support! You can follow and reach her on IG @fanymaciass to see / listen to her music and @fany_art22 to see her drawings and paintings.   We so enjoyed our sit down with this young woman and we will certainly be following her journey as she continues to make her dreams come true!    Enjoy and as always, send questions and comments to Griffyn.co@gmail.com    #artist #becominganartist #musician #atxmusic #localartist #creativemoonlighting #griffynco #griffyncoproductions

Episode 115: The Almendarez boys, a true baseball familyBe sure to follow the pod's other social media platforms on Twitter, Instagram, and on YouTube. The Almendarez family: Chris, the president of the Round Rock Express, practically raised his sons at the Dell Diamond. Both played for John Carter at Round Rock High School. Chase played college baseball and is now the head baseball coach of the Huston-Tillotson University Rams. Luke is recovering from an injury as a member of the Houston Cougars baseball program.Their dad is a Houston native and also played baseball for UH.Their life story revolves around baseball and overcoming adversity, including the loss of Chris's wife Jana, and mom to Chase and Luke, to brain cancer. The stories about playing for their dad, "Coach Chris" are priceless.A special thanks to: Jim Saxton State Farm Insurance Agency, Farmhouse Delivery, Kevin Hutchison Realty Austin,  Our Community Now, & Manscaped.comGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MANCAVE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StoriesManCave)

Pastor A. W. Anthony Mays was born in Taylor, Texas and was reared in Round Rock, Texas. He accepted Christ and was baptized at Sweet Home Baptist Church in Round Rock. In 1969, Pastor Mays accepted his call into the ministry. Pastor Mays attended the public schools of Round Rock Independent School District and became the first African-American to attend the newly integrated Round Rock High School. He was recently recognized at the Round Rock Independent School District on the 50th Anniversary Celebration commemorating his desegregation. After high school, he continued his education at the University of Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Further study was undertaken by Pastor Mays at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Over the years, Pastor Mays has served in a number of religious and community positions. He is the former moderator of the East Texas Baptist Association, he served as Vice President of the Texas Baptist Congress of Christian Workers, and, he is past president of the Baptist Ministers' Union of Austin, Texas. Pastor Mays has also served as Branch President of the NAACP in Wichita Falls, Texas; Home Rule Charter Commissioner of Round Rock, Texas and Planning and Zoning Commissioner of Tyler, Texas.

COVID-19 surprised us again with another uncertain school term.  As we turn on a dime to meet the evolving needs of our students, those who teach English language learners have some unique hurdles to surmount. In this episode, we invite two ELL teachers to share the game plan and practical strategies for another year of pandemic teaching and learning. Follow on Twitter: @AggieAshley @Larryferlazzo @sgthomas1973 @ @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Larry Ferlazzo teaches English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to English Language Learners and mainstream students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. This is his 18th year at Burbank! He has written 12 books: The ELL Teacher's Toolbox (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski) Navigating The Common Core With English Language Learners (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski); Building A Community Of Self-Motivated Learners: Strategies To Help Students Thrive In School and Beyond; Classroom Management Q&As: Expert Strategies for Teaching; Self-Driven Learning: Teaching Strategies For Student Motivation; The ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski); Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges; English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies That Work; and Building Parent Engagement In Schools (with co-author Lorie Hammond). Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas.  She currently serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association and the Austin Area Chairperson for the Texas A&M Hispanic Network.  Ashley has presented from the campus level all the way to the national level on various topics such as SEL classroom strategies, building relationships in the virtual space, and implementing authentic resources for World Languages to advance interpretive proficiency.  When she's not in teacher mode, she spends time with her husband and her teenage son and enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, blogging, and helping out in the Texas BBQ Community.

Bio Today we have on John Carter, Head Baseball coach at Round Rock High School. John is a graduate of Round Rock High School and attended Round Rock schools growing up. Upon graduation from high school, Coach Carter attended Texas Tech, where he played both football and baseball. After his playing days ended, he remained at Tech as a graduate assistant from 1992 – 1994. He returned to Round Rock in 1995, coaching multiple sports including softball, soccer, football, and baseball. John became the head coach in (when). John also was the Texas HS baseball coach of the year in 2017 a year after graduating 7 D1 players.    On the show we talk culture, competition and core values so much more! Here is John Carter!   Time Stamps 3:00- Vision of the program when he started 6:20 - Core Values 16:00 - Culture building 21:20 - Competitions 227:00 - Parent Involvement 31:30 - Transition periods from offseason to in season 36:13- Baserunning 38:00- Quick Hitters Resource Culture Code- Daniel Coyle Lead for Gods Sake- Todd G. Gongwer Contact Twitter- https://twitter.com/Rockhardball Email- john_carter@roundrockisd.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bio Today we have on John Carter, Head Baseball coach at Round Rock High School. John is a graduate of Round Rock High School and attended Round Rock schools growing up. Upon graduation from high school, Coach Carter attended Texas Tech, where he played both football and baseball. After his playing days ended, he remained at Tech as a graduate assistant from 1992 – 1994. He returned to Round Rock in 1995, coaching multiple sports including softball, soccer, football, and baseball. John became the head coach in (when). John also was the texas HS baseball coach of the year in 2017 a year after graduating 7 D1 players.    On the show we talk culture, competition and core values so much more! Here is John Carter!   Time Stamps 3:00- Vision of the program when he started 6:20 - Core Values 16:00 - Culture building 21:20 - Competitions 227:00 - Parent Involvement 31:30 - Transition periods from offseason to in season 36:13- Baserunning 38:00- Quick Hitters Resource Culture Code- Daniel Coyle Lead for Gods Sake- Todd G. Gongwer Contact Twitter- https://twitter.com/Rockhardball Email- john_carter@roundrockisd.org

Dr. Philip B. Warrick was named 2005 Nebraska State High School Principal of the Year, 2004 Nebraska Secondary School Principals Region One Principal of the Year, and 1998 Nebraska Outstanding New Principal of the Year and Nebraska Secondary School Principals Region One Assistant Principal of the Year, just to name a few of his professional accolades.In our newest episode, Phil talks about finding his path to school leadership after college, co-creating the High Reliability Schools concept with Dr. Robert J. Marzano during his time at Round Rock High School in Texas, and the “new normal” for schools these days. He also shares some insight into his family life and newfound hobbies since quarantine. From being a quarterback at Chadron State College, to educating students and leading schools, to making scones during the pandemic, you'll find out what motivates and drives Phil.

In this video, Steve interviews Matthew Torres, an investor, entrepreneur and also Junior at Round Rock High School. Matthew is mature beyond his years and offers advice on how there's "always time" for things you prioritize, how to start a business with no money down and how to balance his investing and his businesses with his school work. It was a treat to interview Matthew! Show notes: https://gumroad.com/l/realshort https://gumroad.com/l/tradingsuccess IG: @frriio matthewstocktrader@gmail.com

In this episode Ms. Paredes, the RRHS lead counselor answers questions that our 8th grade students submitted. Happy Listening!

Ms. Brittney Nelson was born in Michigan, living her childhood years out there until she moved to Georgia for college. There, Ms. Nelson attended Georgia Southern University and Valdosta State University, playing Division 1 Basketball for 2 and a half years. After gaining both a bachelors and masters in teaching subjects, Ms. Nelson now teaches and coaches at Round Rock High School, setting time aside for her entrepreneurial venture, Prüvit.

John Carter – Varsity Head Coach  john_carter@roundrockisd.org  Twitter - @Rockhardball  Website https://dragonbaseball.net/ Coach John Carter is a graduate of Round Rock High School and attended Round Rock schools while growing up. Upon graduation from high school, Coach Carter attended Texas Tech, where he played both football and baseball. After his playing days ended, he remained at Tech as a graduate assistant from 1992 – 1994. He continued his coaching career at Killeen Ellison 1994-1995 coaching football and baseball. He finally returned home and has been at Round Rock since 1995, coaching multiple sports including softball, soccer, football, and baseball. Some of his favorites include; Johnny Bench (pro-athlete), Smokey and the Bandit (movie), Hunting and fishing, playing golf, listening to country music, Mexican food (Rio Grande & La Margarita) and spending time with family. Coach Carter teaches 10th grade World History and is active in campus leadership. Teaching more than just the game and making personal connections with the players are important aspects of coaching to him. Coach Carter serves as the U.I.L. Representative of the Board for the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association and is an active member of Central Baptist Church of Round Rock. Coach Carter earned a Masters in Sports Administration as well as a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Texas Tech University. John and Seleta, a Math teacher at Walsh Middle School, have been married for 11 years have twin sons, John (4) and Mark (4). Barton Bickerton - bbickerton@sharylandisd

Zach Santos graduated from Round Rock High School in 2014. He attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received his bachelor’s degree in music studies in 2018. While attending UT he earned his trumpet performance certificate from the Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music, and his business foundations certificate from the McCombs School of Business. Zach is currently one of the associate band directors at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas. His responsibilities include choreographing for the marching band, assisting in rehearsal, and conducting the symphonic and concert bands. Zach's professional experience includes consulting for Rhythmic Force Indoor Percussion and The Guardians Drum and Bugle Corps as well as working as a visual technician for several world-class drum corps. Zach has given marching clinics in the central Texas area and choreographs for several high school programs throughout Texas. Zach student taught in Leander ISD at Glenn HS with Ms. Kim Shuttlesworth and Running Brushy Middle School with Mr. Van Robison. While attending UT, Zach worked with several high school marching bands in the area including Leander High School, Cedar Ridge High School, and Austin High School. His performance experience includes marching with the Guardians (2013), Crossmen (2014), Blue Knights (15-16), and most recently with the world championship Blue Devils (2017). He performed the UT Wind Ensemble under Jerry Junkin, as well as the UT Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Band. In his free time, he enjoys trying new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. S a n t o s - GASINTHETANK --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sketchbookpodcast/message

An interview with Round Rock High School's lead counselor, Yolanda Paredes

Roy F. Smith is the English Department Chair at Round Rock High School and teaches AP English Literature and Dual-Credit English.  Roy is an AP English Literature College Board Consultant. He is also a consultant for the National Math and Science Institute (NMSI). In 2015, he was named Round Rock High School and the Round Rock ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.  In his spare time, he enjoys reading, running and playing with my grandsons, Lincoln and Harrison.  The post Roy Smith — Episode #95 appeared first on Talks with Teachers.

Chris Almendarez is a baseball dad and has served as the President of the Round Rock Express since October 2015. Prior to that, he was Assistant General Manager/Senior Vice President for one season and General Manager for two seasons. He joined the Express as a Senior Account Executive in October 2009. As President, Almendarez oversees all business-related aspects of the club while serving as the team's liaison for Pacific Coast League matters. He also works closely with ownership to expand the Express' footprint in the Central Texas community and maintain the club's highly-respected standing in the baseball industry. Chris was named the Pacific Coast League Executive of the Year in 2016 and during his leadership, the franchise was awarded Minor League Baseball's John Henry Moss Community Service Award as well as Baseball America's Bob Freitas Triple-A Organization of the Year Award. While Chris was honored to be named Executive of the Year, he is most proud of the work his staff has done to capture both the John Henry Moss and Bob Freitas Awards in 2016. Active in his Alumni Association, Chris attended the University of Houston on a baseball scholarship and graduated in 1996 with a BA in Mass Communications. He participates in the annual University of Houston baseball alumni game. Prior to his time at Houston, Chris played baseball for two years on scholarship at Howard Junior College in Big Spring, Texas. He also served as the Student Body President during his time at HJC.He and his family reside in Round Rock. His oldest son Chase played baseball at the University of Houston-Victoria while his youngest son, Luke, recently graduated Round Rock High School, played on the baseball team and will continue to play in college. Chris is active in youth sports in the Round Rock area and has coached over 40 teams in last 12 years. You can follow Chris on Twitter or on Instagram. In this episode we discuss: His journey from college baseball to President of the Round Rock Express His special connection to Nolan Ryan, Reid Ryan and the Ryan Family What he has done to help both his boys reach their dreams of playing baseball in college How the opportunity to teach baseball helps you learn the game of baseball The best advice he has ever received about baseball & business The two+ things he looks for in every team player Which baseball players past, current and future have truly impressed him --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playballkid/message

2017 Texas High School baseball coach of the year John Carter live from the floor of the 48th annaul Texas HS Baseball Coaches associationCoach John Carter is a graduate of Round Rock High School and attended Round Rock schools while growing up. Upon graduation from high school, Coach Carter attended Texas Tech, where he played both football and baseball. After his playing days ended, he remained at Tech as a graduate assistant from 1992 – 1994. He continued his coaching career at Killeen Ellison 1994-1995 coaching football and baseball. He finally returned home and has been at Round Rock since 1995, coaching multiple sports including softball, soccer, football, and baseball.Some of his favorites include; Johnny Bench (pro-athlete), Smokey and the Bandit (movie), Hunting and fishing, playing golf, listening to country music, Mexican food (Rio Grande & La Margarita) and spending time with family.Coach Carter teaches 10th grade World History and is active in campus leadership. Teaching more than just the game and making personal connections with the players are important aspects of coaching to him. Coach Carter serves as the U.I.L. Representative of the Board for the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association and is an active member of Central Baptist Church of Round Rock. Coach Carter earned a Masters in Sports Administration as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Texas Tech University. John and Seleta, a Math teacher at Walsh Middle School, have been married for 11 years have twin sons, John (4) and Mark (4)

2017 Texas High School baseball coach of the year John Carter live from the floor of the 48th annaul Texas HS Baseball Coaches associationCoach John Carter is a graduate of Round Rock High School and attended Round Rock schools while growing up. Upon graduation from high school, Coach Carter attended Texas Tech, where he played both football and baseball. After his playing days ended, he remained at Tech as a graduate assistant from 1992 – 1994. He continued his coaching career at Killeen Ellison 1994-1995 coaching football and baseball. He finally returned home and has been at Round Rock since 1995, coaching multiple sports including softball, soccer, football, and baseball.Some of his favorites include; Johnny Bench (pro-athlete), Smokey and the Bandit (movie), Hunting and fishing, playing golf, listening to country music, Mexican food (Rio Grande & La Margarita) and spending time with family.Coach Carter teaches 10th grade World History and is active in campus leadership. Teaching more than just the game and making personal connections with the players are important aspects of coaching to him. Coach Carter serves as the U.I.L. Representative of the Board for the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association and is an active member of Central Baptist Church of Round Rock. Coach Carter earned a Masters in Sports Administration as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Texas Tech University. John and Seleta, a Math teacher at Walsh Middle School, have been married for 11 years have twin sons, John (4) and Mark (4)

2017 Texas High School baseball coach of the year John Carter live from the floor of the 48th annaul Texas HS Baseball Coaches associationCoach John Carter is a graduate of Round Rock High School and attended Round Rock schools while growing up. Upon graduation from high school, Coach Carter attended Texas Tech, where he played both football and baseball. After his playing days ended, he remained at Tech as a graduate assistant from 1992 – 1994. He continued his coaching career at Killeen Ellison 1994-1995 coaching football and baseball. He finally returned home and has been at Round Rock since 1995, coaching multiple sports including softball, soccer, football, and baseball.Some of his favorites include; Johnny Bench (pro-athlete), Smokey and the Bandit (movie), Hunting and fishing, playing golf, listening to country music, Mexican food (Rio Grande & La Margarita) and spending time with family.Coach Carter teaches 10th grade World History and is active in campus leadership. Teaching more than just the game and making personal connections with the players are important aspects of coaching to him. Coach Carter serves as the U.I.L. Representative of the Board for the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association and is an active member of Central Baptist Church of Round Rock. Coach Carter earned a Masters in Sports Administration as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Texas Tech University. John and Seleta, a Math teacher at Walsh Middle School, have been married for 11 years have twin sons, John (4) and Mark (4)

In the second episode of Real Talk we welcome two guests to discuss the importance of mental health for our Round Rock Community. Kristina Snow, Director of Leadership Development, and Maya Talamantez, senior at Round Rock High School, reflect on the Student Advisory Board tackling the issue of mental health for the 2017-2018 school year. Maya’s insights from a student’s perspective highlights the importance of not only seeking out student voice, but also listening fully to the ways in which we all can grow and learn. Want to bring Real Talk to your campus or group?  Let us know here and we will follow up with you!

Tiffanie Harrison is in her 6th year as a Career and Technology Education teacher at Round Rock High School. She teaches Marketing, Entrepreneurism, Business and runs the Dragon Print Shop. This is a wide-ranging conversation that you will want to hear all the way through.  

In this episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast, we chat with Roy Smith. Roy is an English teacher and department chair at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas, USA. In this interview, Roy describes what it was like to fight thyroid cancer while remaining in education, and credits his students with supplying the energy needed to get through his most difficult days. He also tells us what currently ignites his passion for learning and shares a core personal habit that has stood the test of time. Roy is an avid reader and he gives us some great recommendations in books, educators to follow on Twitter, and more. Follow Roy Smith on Twitter @english_roy and visit his blog at englishroy.com. For more show notes on this episode, including timestamps and links, please visit TeachersOnFire.net. Song Track Credits Intro: Relax (by Simon More) Outtro: Starley – Call on Me Remix (by DJ Zhorik) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

Blair and Steven travel to Round Rock High School to interview Head Baseball Coach John Carter - they discuss high school baseball vs travel baseball, pitch counts, how baseball players should train, and Coach outs Steven as a secret hater of squats.