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In Part 2 of Episode 50, I'm joined by two-time Tennessee PGA Teacher of the Year, Virgil Herring, and two-time PGA Tour winner, Rick Fehr. Virgil Herring is a graduate of Mississippi State's Professional Golf Management program and has earned the title of Middle Tennessee Section PGA Teacher of the Year five times, as well as Tennessee Teacher of the Year twice. He has worked with several Tour players, including Brandt Snedeker. In our conversation, Virgil shares stories about his time working with Snedeker, and we discuss Brandt's recent accolades—being named the recipient of the 2024 Payne Stewart Award and serving as an Assistant Captain at both this year's Presidents Cup and next year's Ryder Cup. Virgil also offers valuable advice on how to get your swing on the correct plane and how to reach a Flow State on the mental side of the game. Rick Fehr, who helped BYU win the national championship in 1981, was the low amateur at both the 1984 Masters and U.S. Open. After winning twice on the PGA Tour, Rick transitioned into becoming a top instructor. Rick and I dive into the topic of old-school versus new-school golf instruction. Have tools like Trackman and home simulators given us a false sense of knowledge about our game? He also shares his thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's claim that his mind is the strongest part of his game. We discuss whether trying harder or trying something different is the right approach, and Rick reflects on what it was like seeing himself on a trading card for the first time.

Candice Hilton left her job as a public school teacher last year and just opened her K-8 microschool, Hilton Horizons Academy, in Kingsport, Tennessee. Tuition for the three-day program is $4,900 a year. All 12 of Hilton's students are legally homeschooled, with the vast majority of them new to homeschooling this academic year after being in public school.  Check out Kerry's new article at The 74 on "New Microschools for a New School Year," featuring Hilton Horizons Academy. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.  

In Covington, Tennessee, Alissa McCommon, a 38-year-old former elementary school teacher, stands accused of having sexual relations with a 12-year-old student.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An elementary school teacher charged with raping a 12-year-old boy has been rearrested after allegedly texting the child "you'll regret this" while free on bond.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode I'm joined by 1989 Open Champion and 4 time US Ryder Cup team member Mark Calcavecchia, one of the great Amateur players, Broadcasters, and now Instructors in our game Bobby Clampett, one of the most decorated Instructors in our game, and 2 time Tennessee Teacher of the Year Virgil Herring, and former Tour Caddie of the Legends Larry Malestic. Mark Calcavecchia and I talk about his 4 Ryder Cup appearances. We hear about some of the classic pairings he had and matches he played in. We talk about the celebratory moments, how the pressure of the Ryder Cup compares to playing in a major, and his go-for-broke playing style. Bobby Clampett is one of the all-time great amateur players. We go back to his time at BYU and some of the great tournaments he won. We hear about the 1978 World Amateur Championship, his win at the Western Amateur, and the Porter Cup that same year. We also get into his Impact Zone Golf training philosophy and the dynamics of the golf swing. Virgil Herring is a 2 time Tennessee Teacher of the Year along with being a Top 50 US Kids Instructor. He has also coached several Tour players including Brandt Snedeker. We hear about how they got hooked up and what made Brandt one of the all-time great putters on Tour. We also talk mental approach and why Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin is right when he says, "It's not what you're capable of, it's what you're willing to do." Larry Malestic caddied on the European Tour for 2 years and on the PGA & Champions Tour for 12. He was on the bag for legends like Gary Player, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Lee Trevino, Tom Weiskopf, Orville Moody, and Bruce Crampton. He's written a wonderful book titled, Golf Road, My Time with the Masters of the Game. Larry shares some of the great stories he tells in the book including caddying for Gary Player at The Masters, being on the bag for Chi Chi during the 1991 Senior Skins Game which also included Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino. So many great stories in this segment and in his book. Larry is a great storyteller.

Duane Sanders, a suspended Hamilton County first grade teacher, is facing new child sex charges as more victims come forward.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode Notes My guests include Leta McCollough Seletzky, author of ‘The Kneeling Man' with an unbelievably true life story involving a member of her own family. When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was shot and killed in Memphis April 4, 1968 at the Lorraine Motel, several people were with him on that balcony including one man who knelt next to him  after he was hit trying to render aid. That man was Leta's father Marrell but there is much more to the story! She joins me to discuss how his being a spy placed him in the center of history. Next, a very important election with significant consequences will be held on October 5 when we select the next Mayor and City Council. MICAH- Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope is hosting a public meeting and forum August 27th at New Sardis Baptist Church. It's a session for the citizens to realize the importance of voting and a chance to meet some of the candidates to address their concerns face to face. Rev. Rosalyn Nichols and Janiece Lee drop by to discuss. Finally, the importance of early reading skills is a top priority these days as it can define how your child performs in the future. Karen Vogelsang, Executive director of Arise2Read and 2015 Tennessee Teacher of the Year will tell us why children who read proficiently by the third grade have a greater chance for success and how we can help. It's a powerful RTM both on air and online, Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and and wherever you get your podcasts.It's time to talk!

Episode Notes My guests include Leta McCollough Seletzky, author of ‘The Kneeling Man' with an unbelievably true life story involving a member of her own family. When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was shot and killed in Memphis April 4, 1968 at the Lorraine Motel, several people were with him on that balcony including one man who knelt next to him  after he was hit trying to render aid. That man was Leta's father Marrell but there is much more to the story! She joins me to discuss how his being a spy placed him in the center of history. Next, a very important election with significant consequences will be held on October 5 when we select the next Mayor and City Council. MICAH- Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope is hosting a public meeting and forum August 27th at New Sardis Baptist Church. It's a session for the citizens to realize the importance of voting and a chance to meet some of the candidates to address their concerns face to face. Rev. Rosalyn Nichols and Janiece Lee drop by to discuss. Finally, the importance of early reading skills is a top priority these days as it can define how your child performs in the future. Karen Vogelsang, Executive director of Arise2Read and 2015 Tennessee Teacher of the Year will tell us why children who read proficiently by the third grade have a greater chance for success and how we can help. It's a powerful RTM both on air and online, Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and and wherever you get your podcasts.It's time to talk!

The Tennessee Conservative's Big 7 Weekend Digest - August 4, 2023Gov. Lee Conspires With Dems, Educating White Christians That They Are 'Privileged', If They Can't Read - Pass 'Em Anyways, Education Embracing AI, Accountability For Students But Not School Systems, Taxpayer Dollars for TN's Green New Deal, Parental Rights Law, Teacher's Unions & Much More! The TennCon Big 7Sponsor: Book your tickets ConservativeCandidatesAcademy.com now before they are sold out!https://tinyurl.com/hdfzus2zSponsor: Check out the Mill Creek View Podcast! - https://bit.ly/3gMy2J9Listen now to find out what's REALLY going on in Tennessee!Sign Up for The Tennessee Conservative's FREE eNewsletter, just text "NEWS" to 423-205-5600.Like what we're doing & want us to stick around?Donate Today! - https://bit.ly/3OBZvcCMeet The Tennessee Conservative's Brandon Lewis On The LET'S GO BRANDON Summer Tour In Tennessee - Details Here >> https://tinyurl.com/yc8y672eSubscribe to our FREE daily (M-F) eNewsletter - https://bit.ly/3ybSpV8Not afraid to admit you're a Conservative? Advertise with us!  Check out our advertising options here -  https://tinyurl.com/2re6bfswThe Stories:• Gov. Lee Meets With Democrat Lawmakers Behind Closed Doors to Discuss Gun Control Legislation - https://tinyurl.com/yc8jsmry• Tennessee Teacher's Conference Included Woke Presentation Labeling Christians As Having Privilege - https://tinyurl.com/mr3ensee• Tennessee Approves 7,800 Appeals Of Third-Grade Reading Retention Law  - https://tinyurl.com/3sd9kk63• “Embracing AI,” University Of Tennessee At Knoxville Plans for AI Integration And Releases Guidelines -https://tinyurl.com/3tp2fvkv• Tullahoma High School Principal Who Suspended Student For Posting Memes Left Poorly Performing School Behind After Retirement - https://tinyurl.com/2asufduy• Enchem America To Receive $2 Million In Incentives From Tennessee - https://tinyurl.com/2twtz5y2• New Parental Rights Law Goes Into Effect With Fall Semester At Tennessee Public Schools -https://tinyurl.com/yp34ttab• Court Rules That Ban On Teacher Payroll Deductions For Union Dues Will Stand - https://tinyurl.com/49hjyvmrFollow The Tennessee Conservative on these Free Speech platforms:TTC on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TnCoNews1TTC on MeWe -https://bit.ly/3SbuqxWTTC on Gettr - https://bit.ly/3LifSKCTTC on Gab - https://bit.ly/3di03aiTTC on Truth - https://bit.ly/3BINn5BTTC on Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-399985

In this episode we're talking to one of our favourite gifted educators and differentiation coach, Stephanie Higgs, about how we can all grow our creativity muscle, especially in our gifted kids.  Memorable quote… “ “When we broaden that definition of what creativity even looks like, I think a lot more of us fit under that umbrella than we would initially think. And then even those of us who don't feel like it comes as naturally - that's one of the things I'm here to share today, is how we can grow and refine that area of talent.” - Stephanie Higgs Bio…  Stephanie Higgs is a passionate, energetic, and engaging educator whose colleagues describe as radiating contagious joy. She has devoted her entire professional life to education, teaching in two of Tennessee's three grand divisions.  Stephanie earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she then taught for six years at a museum magnet school and helped students achieve up to three years' growth in reading in a single year.  After relocating to Middle Tennessee, Stephanie became a fourth-grade teacher, which had been her dream since she was a fourth grader herself! In 2019, Stephanie became a gifted educator and differentiation coach, where the staff quickly named her their Teacher of the Year before being named a region-level semi-finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Soon after, Stephanie was honoured with the TAG (Tennessee Association for the Gifted) Horizon Award, which is given to a gifted educator demonstrating promise and leadership in the field.  Later, Stephanie was named the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) Teacher of the Year. Stephanie recently graduated with an additional graduate degree from Tennessee State University in Instructional Leadership and now serves on the executive board as secretary for the Tennessee Association for the Gifted. - - - - More… Enjoyed the podcast? Leave us a review! 5 stars will do! - - - - Love the podcast? Find out how to support the podcast.  Free ebook: Top 10 Parenting Hacks for Parenting GIfted Kids Subscribe to our newsletter - - - - Join our community - - - - Linktree: @ourgiftedkids Facebook: @ourgiftedkidsonine  Free Facebook Group Instagram: @ourgiftedkids Sponsor this podcast   - - - - Episode Resources Stephanie Higgs: Instagram: @littlemissgifted TikTok: @littlemissgiftedteacher YouTube: @littlemissgiftedteacher Linktree: @littlemissgifted Todd Sampson TV Series called Redesign My Brain Carly & Adam STEM Teachers Club Creativity Calendar: Weekly Activities to Encourage Creativity by Laura Magner.  Bob Eberle - Scamper: Creative Games and Activities for Imagination Development (Combined ed., Grades 2-8) The book I love but couldn't remember - POWER OF DIFFERENT: The Link Between Disorder and Genius by Dr Gail Saltz - - - - Hit play and let's get started!

Today we finish our conversation with gifted educator and differentiation coach Stephanie Higgs, in part 2 of episode 2, in the Parents Guide to Gifted Kids' First Year of School Series. We talk about… where is the best place to send my gifted child to school and what kinds of qualifications educators might have, when is the best time to start school for gifted kids? What are the misconceptions about gifted learners? Memorable quote… “  ”A lot of our listeners are going to be parents, but I'm coming from the educational side, so I love partnering and saying we are a team. First and foremost, we are a team. You as the parent are your child's biggest advocate and you know them best. I have more experience on the education side and I have some background and some expertise and years of experience there. But you know your child the best. But the best part is we're both huge strong advocates for your kids. So we are a team.  And so I think that kind of frees up some of that, ‘am I overstepping?' ‘Am I saying too much?' But you do know your kid best and you've had… four or five or six years of every minute, every day with this kiddo and a teacher is new to that picture. And so we do have to partner, we have to link... we really have to work together.” - Stephanie Higgs Bio…  Stephanie Higgs is a passionate, energetic, and engaging educator whose colleagues describe as radiating contagious joy. She has devoted her entire professional life to education, teaching in two of Tennessee's three grand divisions.  Stephanie earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she then taught for six years at a museum magnet school and helped students achieve up to three years' growth in reading in a single year.  After relocating to Middle Tennessee, Stephanie became a fourth-grade teacher, which had been her dream since she was a fourth grader herself! In 2019, Stephanie became a gifted educator and differentiation coach, where the staff quickly named her their Teacher of the Year before being named a region-level semi-finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Soon after, Stephanie was honoured with the TAG (Tennessee Association for the Gifted) Horizon Award, which is given to a gifted educator demonstrating promise and leadership in the field.  Later, Stephanie was named the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) Teacher of the Year. Stephanie recently graduated with an additional graduate degree from Tennessee State University in Instructional Leadership and now serves on the executive board as secretary for the Tennessee Association for the Gifted. - - - - More… Enjoyed the podcast? Leave us a review! 5 stars will do! - - - - Love the podcast? Find out how to support the podcast.  Free ebook: Top 10 Parenting Hacks for Parenting GIfted Kids Subscribe to our newsletter - - - - Join our community - - - - Linktree: @ourgiftedkids Facebook: @ourgiftedkidsonine  Free Facebook Group Instagram: @ourgiftedkids Sponsor this podcast   - - - - Episode Resources Stephanie Higgs: Instagram: @littlemissgifted TikTok: @littlemissgiftedteacher YouTube: @littlemissgiftedteacher Linktree: @littlemissgifted Tennessee Association for the Gifted AAEGT - State Associations #028 Why is Self-Concept so crucial for gifted 2E students in the early years? James & Susie - An allegory about what happens to smart kids who skate through elementary school, and don't get opportunities to develop persistence, grit, and the true self-confidence that comes from knowing how to tackle a genuine challenge. Andy McNair Resource for Educators - - - - Hit play and let's get started!

In episode 2 of Parents Guide to Gifted Kids' First Year of School Series, we're talking to gifted educator and differentiation coach from Nashville, Tennessee, Stephanie Higgs. We talk about… where is the best place to send my gifted child to school and what kinds of qualifications educators might have, when is the best time to start school for gifted kids? What are the misconceptions about gifted learners? Memorable quote… “  ”One of the norms that we've established in my class is to lean into struggle.  And again, if we wait until these kids are older to identify them or to serve them, it's really uncomfortable for them to lean into struggle because they have been set on cruise control for all this time in class. And so, it's really nice and powerful and we can start that at a young age because not only can we challenge them academically, but we can really pair that with some social-emotional support for how to handle challenges, how to lean into struggle, how to develop that stamina and that perseverance what that says about us as learners. Because I think sometimes it becomes almost an affront on who we are as a person when so much of our identity is in our intellect and in schooling, and all of a sudden it's challenging. What does that say about me if I can't do this? What if someone finds out that I don't know how to solve this problem? If we normalise that from the very beginning, we can teach those in tandem all the way.” - Stephanie Higgs Bio…  Stephanie Higgs is a passionate, energetic, and engaging educator whose colleagues describe as radiating contagious joy. She has devoted her entire professional life to education, teaching in two of Tennessee's three grand divisions.  Stephanie earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she then taught for six years at a museum magnet school and helped students achieve up to three years' growth in reading in a single year.  After relocating to Middle Tennessee, Stephanie became a fourth-grade teacher, which had been her dream since she was a fourth grader herself! In 2019, Stephanie became a gifted educator and differentiation coach, where the staff quickly named her their Teacher of the Year before being named a region-level semi-finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Soon after, Stephanie was honored with the TAG (Tennessee Association for the Gifted) Horizon Award, which is given to a gifted educator demonstrating promise and leadership in the field.  Later, Stephanie was named the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) Teacher of the Year. Stephanie recently graduated with an additional graduate degree from Tennessee State University in Instructional Leadership and now serves on the executive board as secretary for the Tennessee Association for the Gifted. - - - - More… Enjoyed the podcast? Leave us a review! 5 stars will do! - - - - Love the podcast? Find out how to support the podcast.  Free ebook: Top 10 Parenting Hacks for Parenting GIfted Kids Subscribe to our newsletter - - - - Join our community - - - - Linktree: @ourgiftedkids Facebook: @ourgiftedkidsonine  Free Facebook Group Instagram: @ourgiftedkids Sponsor this podcast   - - - - Episode Resources Stephanie Higgs: Instagram: @littlemissgifted TikTok: @littlemissgiftedteacher YouTube: @littlemissgiftedteacher Linktree: @littlemissgifted Tennessee Association for the Gifted AAEGT - State Associations #028 Why is Self-Concept so crucial for gifted 2E students in the early years? James & Susie - An allegory about what happens to smart kids who skate through elementary school, and don't get opportunities to develop persistence, grit, and the true self-confidence that comes from knowing how to tackle a genuine challenge. - - - - Hit play and let's get started!

Cicely Woodard is a math teacher at Kickapoo High School, and her approach to education has earned her national recognition, including the Tennessee Teacher of the Year and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Cicely is on a mission to make math accessible and applicable to students and to teach them that when they learn the equation they never thought would stick, that's a lesson they can carry to every part of life. Math didn't come easily to Cicely growing up, but it was because it was a challenge that she was drawn to it. In this episode, we talk about how she's been a trailblazer in her profession, the journey she took to develop her teaching style and what it's like to be an educator in today's climate. 

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Join as we talk to 2015 Tennessee Teacher of the Year and Executive Director of ARISE2Read, Karen Vogelsang about literacy. Learn why basic foundational skills like being able to read is often a challenge for inner city children and how you can be part of the change.Support the show (https://www.raceforreconciliation.org/donation/)

Each "My Why" episode uncovers the journey of one educator: a teacher or leader who has chosen to devote his or her life to the education profession. Each story is different, yet each is an exploration of motivation, purpose, and hope. In this episode, we hear from Mrs. Melissa Miller, the 2019 Tennessee Teacher of the Year and an Elementary Teacher in the Franklin, Tennessee. Melissa is a National Board-Certified Teacher with 20 years of experience. She has the opportunity to inform education policy at the state level as a member of the Tennessee Commissioner of Education's Teacher Advisory Council. "What we do changes the world!" SHOW NOTES: A professional learning guide document is available for this podcast episode. Use it for individually or with your professional learning community. CREDITS: Producer & Host - Rachael Milligan Director - Julia Osteen Engineer & Editor - Forrest Doddington

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2018 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Cicely Woodard discusses why it’s important to challenge all students, even the star students—and why all students need teachers who believe in them.

Each "My Why" episode uncovers the journey of one educator: a teacher or leader who has chosen to devote his or her life to the education profession. Each story is different, yet each is an exploration of motivation, purpose, and hope. In this episode, we hear from Mrs. Cicely Woodard, a middle school Math teacher and the 2018 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Woodard was a member of the inaugural National Public Education Foundation Teacher Cabinet, the Tennessee Teacher Advisory Council, the Tennessee Assessment Task Force, and coordinator of the Tennessee Educator Fellowship with the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE). "To prepare students for their futures." SHOW NOTES: A professional learning guide document is available for this podcast episode. Use it for individually or with your professional learning community. CREDITS: Producer & Host - Rachael Milligan Director - Julia Osteen Engineer & Editor - Forrest Doddington

In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Derek Voiles tells the story of Kenneth, a young student who reminded him just how important a teacher’s support can be in a student’s life.

Derek Voiles teaches English-Language Arts in the middle with his seventh-grade classroom located in East Tennessee, and he is the 2017 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Derek dresses the part every day in order to lead by example and show his students the high expectations for excellence he requires. Derek is only in his 7th year as a teacher but has the model classroom that other teachers observe in hopes to replicate for themselves. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English-Literature and a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) from Carson-Newman University; he also received his degree as an Education Specialist in Instructional Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University and wrapping up his Doctorate from East Tennessee State University. These are just a few of the accomplishments in Derek's busy life, and we will learn about others in this episode from another great leader in his field. SHOW NOTES Relaxing on Spring Break  Derek's schedule for this year How Derek relaxes Moments leading up to Derek being "drug" into teaching Public Speaking Process Failure in the classroom with a student during his first year Bow Ties and dressing the part TED Talk - Expectations Expert in the classroom in these two things "I wish I was better at time....." Derek Voiles Technology in the Classroom - iPhone & Elmo Videos in the classroom Website (teachinginthemiddlepd.com) Teacher of the Year Writing Process  Legal Pad and Pen Running Coming back to it Morning Routines  Classroom routines in the morning Morning Huddle  Apps mentioned in the show Doc Scan Pro Books and Links mentioned in the show  "The Crown" ⇐ on Netflix "The Way of the Shepherd" ⇐ by Kevin Leman "The End of Molasses Classes" ⇐ by Ron Clark "What Great Teachers do Differently" ⇐ by Todd Whitaker "This is How We Do It" ⇐ Montell Jordan Where to find Derek Twitter Facebook Website Sponsor April Mass Photography ⇐ Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast Review the podcast on iTunes ​ Music Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque)  Artist: Grapes  Album: ccMixter   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many.  ​ Click Here to subscribe via iTunes Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

While Elizabeth Thomas’ father complains he was never told a teacher was romantically involved with his daughter, it’s revealed Tad Cummins’ wife works for a high-ranking school official. Police fear the teacher and the 15-year-old girl may be hiding far away from their Tennessee hometown. They reveal Cummins had search the web for info on marrying a teen. Nancy Grace and Alan Duke look at the latest in this episode.

In Episode 43, Michael & Dan discuss student-led conferences with 2016 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Cathy Whitehead. Michael also offers to buy people ice cream.