Podcasts about Wake County Public School System

Coach Terrell Young cares about kids! He currently serves Wake County Public School System as a School Administrator. His gift if counseling students, encouraging them to engage and thrive! His Pastor's heart plays a big part as students see him as the REAL DEAL!  Just call him "Coach!"

On this episode, we Build with Mary-Kathryn Connor!Mary-Kathryn Connor is the Director of Hayes Barton United Methodist Preschool. She is a native of Goldsboro, NC and holds a Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Meredith College and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has her B-K, K-6, and 7-12 teaching licenses. She has a vast resume of experiences having been a teacher, department chair, and adjunct instructor at Moore Square Magnet Middle School, Needham B. Broughton High School and Meredith College. Through her skillful leadership, Mary-Kathryn brought about instrumental change and success not only in programming but also in student achievement and staff support. The Wake County Public School System recognized her work by naming her Wake County's Diane Kent Parker First Year Teacher of the Year, Broughton High School Teacher of the Year, Wake County Teacher of the Year Finalist, WRAL Teacher of the Week, WCPSS Employee Excellence Award recipient, and the Richard M. Jewell Teaching Excellence Award. This was such a fun conversation. We discuss so much in this episode, beginning with her journey through early childhood education (and some fun stories!). We discuss how she has surrounded herself with amazing talent and what advice she has for young families and those about to enter the real world. As Director of the Preschool, Mary-Kathryn has been surrounded by 150+ children for the last 5 years and I've seen firsthand how she has transformed an environment that has positively impacted the lives of so many, including my children. I want others to know her journey, what she's learned and be inspired to grow!Enjoy! Books Recommended:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerThe Lives We Actually Have by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie

Wake County parents,students and staff see pros and cons in later school start times for middle and high schools and earlier start start times for elementary schools. Later start times could be better for academic performance, but extracurricular activities and bus schedules could be negatively affected. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst explains the Wake County Public School System's ongoing debate over bell schedules. 

Today we share how it all began. Project Enlightenment started in 1969, when the Raleigh public schools received a three year grant to create a collaborative mental health and education program. This program was to provide a training site for child psychiatry residents at Dorthea Dix child psychiatry program to serve the mental health needs of young children - an innovative idea in 1969. Project Enlightenment has since served young children and their families in a variety of ways across Wake County and is currently a part of the Office of Early Learning in Wake County Public School System. Today we're joined by Dr. Charlie Kronberg and Dr. Barbara Still, to help give us even more of a historical context for the mission of Project Enlightenment Foundation and the passion we all share for Project Enlightenment.Raising Young Children in Wake County is brought to you by Project Enlightenment Foundation, hosted by Dr. Emily King, and produced by Earfluence.Thank you to our sponsors: K&L Gates Empire Gives Back Foundation and Empire Eats BHDP For more from Project Enlightenment Foundation, join us for Project Palooza October 8, 2022!

Cathy Quiroz Moore is the Superintendent of the Wake County Public School System, NC, the 15th largest school system in the United States. Moore came to the U.S. from Ecuador when she was two years old. That dual culture influenced who Moore is as a person and her actions as a leader. Her roots in the Wake County Public School Stem stretch back to 1988 when she entered as a French teacher. Being engaged and seeking out leadership opportunities are traits that Moore always fostered.“Even as a beginning teacher, I looked for and had opportunities to take on small leadership roles within our regular school community setting, and those were exciting to me when I came to Wake County in '88,” Moore said. “After a couple of years in the classroom, I had the opportunity to take on a student teacher from a local university.” This situation helped Moore realize there were more ways to influence education than teaching students; passing along knowledge and craft to others was equally essential. And soon, the organizational side of education opened to Moore, a role she could play an integral part in its success.Moore's transition to superintendent didn't happen overnight. It took several decades, a lot of work, and until a few years ago, Moore wasn't thinking about such a role. But her continued leadership persistence, hard work, and dedication to making a difference in education continued to narrow the path towards her destiny. “For me, it is about being invested where you are, learning as much as you can, growing your profession, and growing with colleagues,” Moore said.Some of Moore's experiences growing up led her to discover that teachers who recognize a student's potential can positively impact those students' lives. “Those experiences, at an early age, and those who, during the course of my elementary, middle school, and high school teacher administrators who believed in me, helped me understand that I had worth, value, and something to contribute.”

Cathy Quiroz Moore is the Superintendent of the Wake County Public School System, NC, the 15th largest school system in the United States. Moore came to the U.S. from Ecuador when she was two years old. That dual culture influenced who Moore is as a person and her actions as a leader. Her roots in the Wake County Public School Stem stretch back to 1988 when she entered as a French teacher. Being engaged and seeking out leadership opportunities are traits that Moore always fostered. “Even as a beginning teacher, I looked for and had opportunities to take on small leadership roles within our regular school community setting, and those were exciting to me when I came to Wake County in '88,” Moore said. “After a couple of years in the classroom, I had the opportunity to take on a student teacher from a local university.” This situation helped Moore realize there were more ways to influence education than teaching students; passing along knowledge and craft to others was equally essential. And soon, the organizational side of education opened to Moore, a role she could play an integral part in its success. Moore's transition to superintendent didn't happen overnight. It took several decades, a lot of work, and until a few years ago, Moore wasn't thinking about such a role. But her continued leadership persistence, hard work, and dedication to making a difference in education continued to narrow the path towards her destiny. “For me, it is about being invested where you are, learning as much as you can, growing your profession, and growing with colleagues,” Moore said. Some of Moore's experiences growing up led her to discover that teachers who recognize a student's potential can positively impact those students' lives. “Those experiences, at an early age, and those who, during the course of my elementary, middle school, and high school teacher administrators who believed in me, helped me understand that I had worth, value, and something to contribute."

Cathy Quiroz Moore is the Superintendent of the Wake County Public School System, NC, the 15th largest school system in the United States. Moore came to the U.S. from Ecuador when she was two years old. That dual culture influenced who Moore is as a person and her actions as a leader. Her roots in the Wake County Public School Stem stretch back to 1988 when she entered as a French teacher. Being engaged and seeking out leadership opportunities are traits that Moore always fostered. “Even as a beginning teacher, I looked for and had opportunities to take on small leadership roles within our regular school community setting, and those were exciting to me when I came to Wake County in '88,” Moore said. “After a couple of years in the classroom, I had the opportunity to take on a student teacher from a local university.” This situation helped Moore realize there were more ways to influence education than teaching students; passing along knowledge and craft to others was equally essential. And soon, the organizational side of education opened to Moore, a role she could play an integral part in its success. Moore's transition to superintendent didn't happen overnight. It took several decades, a lot of work, and until a few years ago, Moore wasn't thinking about such a role. But her continued leadership persistence, hard work, and dedication to making a difference in education continued to narrow the path towards her destiny. “For me, it is about being invested where you are, learning as much as you can, growing your profession, and growing with colleagues,” Moore said. Some of Moore's experiences growing up led her to discover that teachers who recognize a student's potential can positively impact those students' lives. “Those experiences, at an early age, and those who, during the course of my elementary, middle school, and high school teacher administrators who believed in me, helped me understand that I had worth, value, and something to contribute."

In this AD Insider podcast, we feature a segment from the AD Insider | Thursday 30 series, presented by Concordia University Irvine, where we sat down with Deran Coe, CMAA, Director of Athletics at Wake County Public School System in North Carolina.In this episode, we discussed building a positive experience for everyone including: Parents (partnering with parents), Student Sections (managing the madness in a positive way), Officials (creating trust through clear communication), Coaches (better working environments with genuine relationships), and Student-Athletes (memories through meaningful moments).Documents/Links Mentioned: NCHSAA Pre-Game EAP Review Report, Official's Communication Checklist, NASO Officiating SurveySupport the show (https://coachesinsider.com/sign-up/)

The Washington School is likely the oldest continually-operating public school in the city of Raleigh, since we can trace it's beginnings all the way back to the 1860s. During Part 1, we learned about the school's origins and the critical community organizing that took place in order to establish Raleigh's first Black High School in 1923. Today, Washington is a Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary School and the children and staff that fill it's classrooms today look different than they did nearly a hundred years ago. Join Dr. Chaunte Garrett and Michael Parker West as they dive into the legacies of this important community landmark and confront some important questions that get at the heart of modern magnet schools and the larger unified Wake County Public School System. 

As we continue to learn, grow, and take on new roles in education, we need to make sure we've got our own systems of support in place to keep pushing us, help us problem-solve, give us honest feedback, and lend an ear when we need someone. Today, I talk to the Chief Technology Officer of Wake County Public School System, Marlo Gaddis, about the role that her support system plays in her life as she makes important decisions and sets vision for one of the largest school systems in the country. Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe. If you have any ideas for future guests or you'd like to contact us about the show, please reach out to me on Twitter @dkonopelko. Thanks for tuning in and we will see you next time, as we Focus on K-12. Links to Resources from the Show: Video Podcast

This is an introduction to the Work Smarter Not Harder Podcast Series. This podcast is brought to you by the Program Accountability Team in Wake County Public School System's Data, Research and Accountability Department. Podcast Music by: Stella Paeplow Resources: Monitoring the Success of Your Efforts Learning Central Course (WCPSS staff)

We conclude our series on feedback with a crossover episode, chatting with WCPSS Digital Learning cohosts Chris Zirkle and Katie Heyward, as well as their fellow Digital Learning Coordinator Sadie Hoover. Together we discuss how digital tools can aid teachers in providing feedback for students. Tune in to pick up some practical ideas that you can immediately embed into your classroom! References from the episode: WCPSS Digital Learning Podcast Flavorful Feedback Episode Digital Badges Episode Giving Meaningful Digital Feedback Hattie & Timperley (2007) The Power of Feedback. Review of Educational Research (Vol 77, No1). Theme music created by Centennial Middle School's Maya Smith Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datalit/message

The Washington School is now an elementary magnet school within the Wake County Public School System, but the origins of Washington go all the way back to the late 1860s.  The building that stands today was built in 1923 and was Raleigh's first public Black high school, but the school first began as one of North Carolina's earliest schools for African American children and was originally established by Northern, Christian missionaries. It grew to become an important incubator of Black genius and was a cultural and community landmark for Raleigh's African American community.  According to J.W. Yeargin -- one of the community leaders who helped found the Black High School -- Washington was once the only school in America for African American children located on the main street of a state capitol.This is the first of a two-part series on Washington. Part 1 dives into the origins of the Washington School; how it got started, who it's named for, and the movement to establish Raleigh's first public high school for African Americans in the early decades of the 20th century. Part 2 will examine the legacies of Washington right up to the present day. Join co-hosts Dr. Chaunte Garrett and Michael Parker West as they learn from some brilliant guests to bring these important stories​ to life. 

As we explore the concept of feedback, one of our key take-aways has been the notion that feedback must be received by the learner in order to be effective; as a result, how feedback is given plays an instrumental role in how it is received. In this episode, we provide educators with some considerations when giving written or oral feedback, as well as strategies for feedback in group and one-on-one contexts. References from the episode: Brookhart, S. M. (2017). How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students. (2nd Ed.) ASCD, Alexandria VA Gonzalez, J., & Johnson, M. (2020, May 10). Flash Feedback: How to Provide More Meaningful Feedback in Less Time. Retrieved September 17, 2020, from https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/flash-feedback/ Hattie, J., & Timperley, H. (2007). The power of feedback. Review of Educational Research, 77(1), 81–112. https://doi.org/10.3102/003465430298487 WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here. Theme music created by Centennial Middle School's Maya Smith Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datalit/message

In this episode we continue to explore the different assessment types by taking a look at Assessments for Learning (aka Formative Assessments). We start by sharing a few analogies (Cooking/Dress Rehearsal/Journey) to frame and define assessments for learning, then we discuss some classroom examples that teachers can use before wrapping up with a discussion which brings home the point that both Assessments of and Assessments for Learning are needed for teachers and students in the instructional cycle. References: ASCD - Formative Assessment: Why, What, and Whether Educational Sciences - The Effects of Formative Assessments Theme song provided by Cary High School student Logan Foster Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datalit/message

In this episode, we share our insights on what is Assessment of Learning, reviewing summative and interim assessments, as well as their purpose based on our experiences as teachers. We do so through the analogy of taking a vacation, focusing on the destination while making pit-stops along the route. We discuss who the users of this assessment type are, and identify some of the different ways in which Assessment of Learning can be effectively employed. Resources from the episode: Crane, E. W. (2010). Building an interim assessment system: A workbook for school districts [PDF File]. Council of Chief State School Officers. Retrieved from https://www.wested.org/online_pubs/Interim_Workbook081810.pdf Stiggins, R.J. Arter, J.A., CHappuis, J. & Chappuis, S. (2006). Classroom assessment for student learning: Doing it right-using it well. Portland, OR: ETS Theme song provided by Cary High School student Logan Foster Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datalit/message

We transition from our Assessment Methods series to our Assessment Types series with the help of the Karate Kid, as Mr. Miyagi's instruction to Daniel LaRusso is illustrative for distinguishing between these two categorizations. Afterwards, we preview the upcoming series by defining assessment of learning as well as assessment for learning. Resources from the episode: Sparks, S. (2015). Types of Assessments: A Head-to-Head Comparison. Education Week, 35(12), 3. https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/types-of-assessments-a-head-to-head-comparison.html Stiggins, R. (2008). Assessment Manifesto: A Call for the Development of Balanced Assessment Systems. Portland, OR: Assessment Training Institute. Theme song provided by Cary High School student Logan Foster Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datalit/message

In this episode, we conclude our conversation on different assessment methods by digging into Performance Assessments. We provide a definition of the term performance assessment, identify the different types of performance assessments, and give examples of each, as used in the classroom. In examining the suitableness of the different assessment methods, we stress that no one method would reveal all information we need to know about our students' learning; rather, the use of each will depend on the learning standard (s) being addressed. Resources from the episode: Goodwin, B., & Miller, K. (2012). Research says / good feedback is targeted, specific, timely. Educational Leadership, 70(1), 82–83. Retrieved from ASCD McTighe, J. (2015). What is a performance task? (Part 1). Defined Learning. Retrieved from https://blog.performancetask.com/what-is-a-performance-task-part-1-9fa0d99ead3b Stiggins, R.J. Arter, J.A., CHappuis, J. & Chappuis, S. (2006). Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right-Using it Well. Portland, OR: ETS Wiggins, G. (2012). Seven keys to effective feedback. Educational Leadership, 70(1), 10-16. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept12/vol70/num01/Seven-Keys-to-Effective-Feedback.aspx Wren, D. G., & Garies, C. R. (2019). Assessing deeper learning: Developing, implementing, and scoring performance tasks (1st ed.). Lanham, MD :Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datalit/message

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN, AASA, and edWeb.net.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Maximizing technology for learning has never been more critical than it is today. Administrators, teachers, students and parents depend on a broad spectrum of technology tools to assure effective learning for all. Success in navigating the transition to virtual classrooms is one that requires specific skill sets for everyone involved.This edWeb podcast features a lively, interactive discussion with the superintendent of Wake County Public School System in North Carolina and the district's Chief Technology Officer along with the district's Senior Director of Digital Learning and Libraries. Together they share the collaborative leadership work they employ to assure that professional learning experiences within the Wake County Public School System are effective in improving instructional practice in today's virtual learning environments as well as inside traditional school classrooms.Among the strategies they share is how they go about engaging teachers in sustained social learning with mentors and peers. They also describe the approaches Wake County Public School System uses to focus not only on specific technology tools but also impactful changes in pedagogy to support the sustained, effective use of technology for learning.Listeners have an opportunity to learn how to apply the strategies shared within their own school settings. This edWeb podcast is of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders. ClassLink ClassLink's mission is to remove barriers between students and impactful education content.AASA, The Superintendents Association AASA advocates for equity for all students and develops and supports school system leaders.CoSN Visionary leaders empowering every learner to achieve their unique potential in a changing world.

Phil Echols is the Senior Administrator of Professional Learning for the Wake County Public School System, supporting Professional Learning Teams and Coaching. In addition to his work in public education, he has almost two decades of experience in education, consulting, public speaking, and facilitation. Born into a family of servant-leaders, he believes relationships are paramount, and leading by example is imperative. Follow Phil on Twitter at @PhilEchols and visit his website at http://www.philechols.com.

We continue our analysis of assessment methods by learning about extended written response. Often considered just a tool for language arts, we explore how every teacher can leverage extended response assessments to reveal and provide feedback on student learning. Yet doing so isn't always easy, so tune into this episode to learn how to maximize this assessment method. Resources from the episode: Stiggins, R.J. Arter, J.A., CHappuis, J. & Chappuis, S. (2006). Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right-Using it Well. Portland, OR: ETS Wiggins, G. (2012, September). Seven Keys to Effective Feedback. Educational Leadership. Volume 70 (1) Goodwin, B., & Miller, K. (2012). Research Says / Good Feedback Is Targeted, Specific, Timely. ASCD, 70(1), 82-83. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept12/vol70/num01/Good-Feedback-Is-Targeted,-Specific,-Timely.aspx Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datalit/message

Joining us to discuss the Color of Education are speakers and organizers of the event Guests: Dr. William “Sandy Darity, Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy, Professor of African and African American Studies, Professor of Economics, Duke University Bettina Umstead, Chair, Board of Education, Durham Public Schools Shannon Bowman, University Connections Liaison/Teacher, Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School, Wake County Public School System

We kicked off our third annual Color of Education Summit virtually this week, spotlighting the intersection of race, equity, and education. Joining us to discuss this are speakers and organizers of the event. Guests: Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards, Associate Director of Research, Duke University Cook Center on Social Equity Dr. Lauren Fox, Senior Director of Policy, Public School Forum of North Carolina Danita Mason-Hogans, Program Coordinator, Center for Documentary Studies, Duke University Christina Spears, Special Assistant in Wake County Public School System's Office of Equity Affairs

Raushawna holds a Master's in Educational Leadership from the Broad Foundation and a Bachelor's and Master's in Industrial and Systems Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Purdue University, respectively. She is a former Board Member with the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, and a current Board Member of Fostering The Family, a non-profit organization focused on empowering and engaging churches to support foster and adoptive parents. She is also a Managing Partner in JR Price Investment Group LLC, a private real estate investment firm whose mission is to provide real estate services that focus on providing a future that is bright for each client's individual situation. A woman of faith, Raushawna enjoys community festivals, CrossFit, and going to the beach. Raushawna Price is a Certified John Maxwell Team Member who finds delight in engaging with others to promote self-awareness and growth. She has strong facilitation skills, with the unique ability to draw in all participants to the experience regardless of their inhibitions. Her capacity to help others clarify their thoughts, and thereby create actionable steps that bring them closer to achieving their goals, has made Raushawna a sought-after motivational speaker, coach, and mentor. Raushawna has served as a mentor and coach to community and corporate leaders including the Wake County Public School System, General Mills, Inc., and Rolls-Royce. Additionally, she has coached Entrepreneurs, Nurses, Pastors, Stylists, and more. Her well-crafted skills can assist anyone who is open to learning more about who they are, what really holds them back, and how to shine. Where to find Raushawna: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raushawna Website: https://raushawnaprice.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raushawnaprice/

In this episode: After 177 days closed, the YMCA of the Triangle reopened most of its local branches today; classes in the Wake County Public School System started online more than three weeks ago, but thousands of students still lack the necessary technology; the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill will offer free testing to all students living locally regardless of whether they have COVID-19 symptoms; and lastly, the top executives of nine drugmakers likely to produce the first vaccines against the new coronavirus have signed an unprecedented pledge meant to boost public confidence in any approved vaccines.

Garner native Drew Cook, the assistant superintendent for academics for the Wake County Public School System, talks about how the school system is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and about what the future might hold. Cook was previously principal at Garner Magnet High School.

In this episode: President Trump is visiting the Triangle today to tour a plant manufacturing components for a potential coronavirus vaccine; as unemployment claims due to the coronavirus pandemic surged in the past four months, Wake County is asking local organizations to help support renters; Duke University has released new information about steps they’re taking to reduce the spread of the coronavirus when students return to campus next month; and lastly, starting today, Wake County Public School System students have a second chance to apply for the district's virtual learning school.

Leigh Kokenes is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist in Raleigh, North Carolina and works at an elementary and middle school in an urban school district. Her early career included work on a birth to age 3 early intervention team and later working with adults who are developmentally disabled. She then found her way to the field of School Psychology. Ms. Kokenes serves on her professional association’s board (North Carolina School Psychology Association) to support advocacy for increased mental health services in schools, recruitment, and retention. In 2019 Ms. Kokenes was awarded the National School Psychologist of the Year award by NASP. She is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and is currently a state liaison for the Government Professional Relations committee. Her goal is to provide comprehensive school psychological services within teams through social emotional learning, consultation to teachers and parents, assessment/evaluations, intervention teams, advocacy for students, and data analysis.  Taking risks to support fragile humans in the world is important to Ms. Kokenes.  In 2017 she was awarded the Practitioner of the Year by NC School Psychology Association and was awarded the School Psychologist of the Year for 2015-2016 by Wake County Public School System.

Nadja talks about how it is possible to rise above fractured circumstances sharing “There’s no way for our past to not define us, It is a part of our fabric, our psyche and our personality, but it doesn’t have to paralyze us. We can use it to fuel us, build grit and a growth mindset, turning it into a positive.” Nadja has done just that, developing perspicaciousness at a very young age, and using the practice throughout her life to achieve influential success every step of the way.Nadja Young is the Director of Education Practice and Federal Government Teams, Public Sector, for the SAS Institute. She leads national education analytic projects in all 50 states, and across six Federal Civilian Departments including the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Social Security Administration.Nadja began as a Career and Technical Education Teacher, along with Varsity Dance Team Coach, at Chaparral High School in Parker, CO. She became a Certified Teacher for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards at Wake County Public School System, Raleigh, NC. Prior to her post with SAS, she was the Curriculum and Assessment Development Contractor for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. For three years Nadja was part of the professional dance team for the Denver Nuggets Basketball Team. She is an accomplished national speaker. Her B.S. degree is in Marketing Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and her M.A. in Secondary Education is from the University of Phoenix in Denver. Nadja and her husband Tony have two daughters and live in North Carolina.

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Education Consultant Joy Simuel  Joy is an energetic and experienced special education professional with a passion for pushing students to realize their full potential. With over 10 years of experience, she is a dedicated and resourceful educator with a solid commitment to the growth of the whole child. Giving parents the knowledge and confidence they need to advocate for their child. It was during an annual review of IEP (individualized education plans) and re-evaluation meetings that Joy realized parents were signing documents, leaving meetings not feeling heard and overwhelmed. She decided that she would start her own special education consulting business to help parents navigate the special education process. After much prayer Joy resigned from her teaching position on June 13, 2019, from Fairfax County Public Schools and took the leap of faith to start Joy Simuel Consulting LLC. Joy received her bachelor’s degree from Peace College in 2011 where she majored in Child Development and minored in Psychology. She received her special education license from East Carolina University in 2014. Joy has taught in the Wake County Public School System in North Carolina and most recently Fairfax County Public School System. This is where she developed a reputation for advocating for the diverse and unique needs of her students.

Nadja shares her compelling story of growing up with all the odds stacked against her - low income family, fatherless home, parents without college degrees, mother with significant mental illness, father in federal prison from robbing banks, chronically absent from school, in and out of social services protection - only to become a strong, confident woman. She learned to be perspicacious at a very young age when most are shielded by their parents, connecting dots to create a pathway out of chaos that led to a happy, secure life. Nadja Young is the Director of Education Practice and Federal Government Teams, Public Sector, for the SAS Institute. She leads national education analytic projects in all 50 states, and across six Federal Civilian Departments including the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Social Security Administration.Nadja began as a Career and Technical Education Teacher, along with Varsity Dance Team Coach, at Chaparral High School in Parker, CO. She became a Certified Teacher for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards at Wake County Public School System, Raleigh, NC. Prior to her post with SAS, she was the Curriculum and Assessment Development Contractor for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. For three years Nadja was part of the professional dance team for the Denver Nuggets Basketball Team. She is an accomplished national speaker. Her B.S. degree is in Marketing Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and her M.A. in Secondary Education is from the University of Phoenix in Denver. Nadja and her husband Tony have two daughters and live in North Carolina.

Enloe Magnet High School is the first school (and regional/community theater) to produce Jack Murphy and Frank Wildhorn's musical WONDERLAND anywhere. The Enloe Magnet High School production of WONDERLAND is postponed TBA. For more information visit the https://enloetheatre.wixsite.com/enloetheatre/current-production (Enloe Theatre website). About the Guests Koko Thornton - After graduating from the Wake County Public School System in 1993, Miss Thornton received the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship to UNC-Charlotte where she received her BCA in Theatre Education and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1997. While in college, she worked as an actor and professional costumer including being a dresser for the National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. After teaching theatre at Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte where she was the recipient of an NCTC award for Outstanding Direction, Miss Thornton returned home to Raleigh and served on the NC Department of Public Instruction’s committee to rewrite the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Theatre Education. The 2018-2019 school year marks her 19th year teaching Theatre at Enloe Magnet High School. Some of her directing credits include: SWEENEY TODD (2007 Capital Award for Outstanding Musical), LITTLE WOMEN (2008 Capital Award for Outstanding Direction), ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (2013 TRS Award for Best Musical), THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (2014 TRS Award for Best Ensemble), MISS SAIGON, INTO THE WOODS (2016 TRS Award for Best Musical), and RAGTIME (2018 TRS Award for Best Musical). She is double certified in theatre and music and is a certified mentor teacher. She loves to sing, play the piano, bake, and serve at her church. In what little free time she has, she may be found hanging out with her 18 nieces and nephews at Lake Gaston and riding a jet ski. Miss Thornton is the immediate past President of the North Carolina Theatre Arts Educators and the Arts Department Chair at Enloe Magnet High School. She is also the North Carolina Theatre Arts Educators 2017 Teacher of the Year. Lauren Kennedy is the Producing Artistic Director at Theatre Raleigh, where she has directed such shows as DRIFT, TRUE WEST, VANITIES, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, THE WOLF and more! As an actress, Lauren appeared on Broadway in SPAMALOT (Lady of the Lake), LES MISERABLES (Fantine), SIDESHOW (Daisy Hilton, original cast), SUNSET BLVD. (original cast). Off-Broadway: VANITIES (Mary/Second Stage), GOOD OL’ GIRLS. National Tour and London: SOUTH PACIFIC (Nellie Forbush), SUNSET BLVD. (Betty Schaefer). Favorite Original Work: THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Cathy), THE RHYTHM CLUB (Petra/Helen Hayes Award nom. for Best Lead Actress), WHITE CHRISTMAS (Judy Haines), and ZELDA (Barrymore Nomination for Best Actress/Flat Rock Playhouse/LENAPE). Recordings: VANITIES, SOUTH PACIFIC (Original London Cast), SUNSET BLVD, GOOD NEWS (with The London Symphony), THE PAUL SIMON ALBUM (Varese Sarabande). Ms. Kennedy’s solo recordings are available on the PS Classics. Visit laurenkennedy.com   The Theatre Raleigh production of BUD, NOT BUDDY runs March 13 through March 29 at The Kennedy Theatre. The Theatre Raleigh production of BUD, NOT BUDDY has been canceled. Chloe Calhoun is a senior at Enloe Magnet High School. Indy Week Award Nomination Links Click any of the links below to help RDU on Stage make the shortlist of nominees in Indy Week's Best of the Triangle 2020 contest. https://indyweek.secondstreetapp.com/og/0942cb52-bfc1-4c57-b189-8b8be1726b79/gallery/217735061 (Best Local Podcast) https://indyweek.secondstreetapp.com/og/0942cb52-bfc1-4c57-b189-8b8be1726b79/gallery/219932064 (Best Local Facebook Page) https://indyweek.secondstreetapp.com/og/0942cb52-bfc1-4c57-b189-8b8be1726b79/gallery/219931690 (Best Instagram Account)... Support this podcast

Join us for a discussion on why we expect so much of ourselves, why it's time to stop and how we can change our inner dialogue. Follow on Twitter: @PhilEchols @jonHarper70bd  @froehlichm   @LDamour  @bamradionetwork Phil Echols is the Senior Administrator of Professional Learning for the Wake County Public School System, supporting Professional Learning Teams and Coaching. Born into a family of servant-leaders, he believes relationships are paramount and leading by example is imperative.

Robert Dellinger, M.S., CCC-SLP, of the Wake County Public School System in Raleigh, NC joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to kick off our "Stuttering in the Schools" on-going series aimed at tackling topics specific to therapists working in the school setting. On this episode, Rob Dellinger shares his district's journey to increase expertise and comfort among therapists when working with students who stutter. He discusses the steps his district took to implement a training program and on-going consultancy support for Wake County therapists. Additionally, Rob discusses his district's framework for approaching stuttering therapy in a whole-child manner, putting overall communicative effectiveness at the forefront.

Home for the Martini Mortgage Group at Benchmark Mortgage is Raleigh, North Carolina.  The Martini Mortgage Podcast is record in Raleigh, North Carolina and Raleigh is located in Wake County.  Episode 019 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast is all about Wake County. How many people live in Wake County?  How many municipalities are there is Wake County?  How big is Wake County Public School System and how does it rank on a national level?  What is the county seat of Wake County?  How many people move to Wake County every day?  WOW, so many questions and they are all answered in episode 019 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast.  Your host, Kevin Martini will be sharing some random thoughts you need to know about Wake County, North Carolina.  Kevin Martini is the Branch Manager and Senior Mortgage Strategist with the Martini Mortgage Group at Benchmark Mortgage. Kevin Martini | NMLS ID 143962 | Branch Manager | Martini Mortgage Group at Benchmark Mortgage | Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, LLC NMLS ID 2143 | 5650 Six Forks Road, Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27609 | (919) 238-4934 | www.KevinMartini.com | Kevin.Martini@Benchmark.us | Equal Housing Opportunity

How does race affect student outcomes in North Carolina? Does race correlate with educational opportunity in ways that diminish the likelihood of success for students of color? We explore this week with three experts. Guests: • Donovan Livingston, Ph.D. Candidate and Asst. Director for Tutoring Services, UNC-Greensboro • James E. Ford, Program Director, Public School Forum of NC • Dr. Rodney Trice, Assistant Superintendent for Equity Affairs, Wake County Public School System

College Tech Prep Conferences are an excellent way to bring together career-oriented educators such as career development coordinators and school counselors in order to provide up-to-date information about College Tech Prep. This podcast steps viewers through the event components used successfully by Wake Tech Community College and the Wake County Public School System for many years. Included are examples of program content that can be replicated easily in any location.

Wake County, North Carolina’s public schools aren’t facing the problems of decay found in some dying metropolitan areas; their problem is growth. The Wake County school body is 140,000 strong, attending 160 schools, and growing by 3,000-6,000 children a year. How does a growing school system reassign children from one school to another without angering parents? How does it comply with state and county mandates? And how can the school system demonstrate to voters that their decisions are fair? Hear how the Wake County Public School System collaborated with operations researchers at SAS to develop an equitable, easy-to-use solution that is improving by the day.