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Plus, the hottest temperatures of the year stick around, and students in Wylie ISD head back to school.
In this week episode of The Hodge Pack, Hodge and Josh are joined by Andy Penney, from Wylie ISD. They discuss how fans of Texas Rangers can start changing from being shocked of the success and begin to believing in something more. Phone calls were made to some of the participants of the Buffalo Run Challenge, to hear on the journey was going. Jamey Calvery and Zac Flored join the show to talk about FCA All Star Week and how the Lord is working through both of them. Plus in our "Knowing is Half the Battle," Josh encourages listeners to not over hate your rival.
Plus, Wylie ISD had extra counselors at school today following Allen shooting, and critics of short-term rentals get a victory in Plano.
The subject of today's podcast is talking with Amy Andrews and two Wylie ISD seniors plus a former graduate about their perspectives, questions, thoughts, and questions about graduating high school and heading to college. They share great tips, advice, and insights into what to consider when choosing a college. We are so grateful to have such wonderful students and graduates to help educate us along the way! Episode Guests: Amy Andrews, Wylie ISD District Counseling Coordinator Devin Chaky, WHS Graduate, current student at the University of Texas in Austin Mikalah Hodge, WEHS Senior Madisyn Butler, WHS Senior
Dr. Meredith Clark doesn't want to talk about how to improve in world language instruction. She wants actions that will to move the needle. What does that mean? Nothing less than getting all 5.4 million Texas students proficient in another language. Better dust off your boots because Meredith doesn't just talk the talk, she walks the walk. Visit the Language Lounge on Twitter - https://twitter.com/langloungepod Connect with Michelle - https://twitter.com/michelleolah Have a comment or question? Leave a voicemail at (207) 888-9819 or email podcast@waysidepublishing.com Produced by Wayside Publishing - https://waysidepublishing.com Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/wayside Bio: Dr. Meredith Clark is the World Languages and Fine Arts Consultant at Region 10 ESC, one of Texas' twenty, regional education service centers. In her current role, she helps school districts in a ten-county area with professional learning, curriculum writing, assessment development and creative projects. She is the author of "Vicuñiana: El arte y la poesía de Cecilia Vicuña, un diálogo sur/norte" published by Chilean Press, Editorial Cuarto Propio. In addition to working with teachers regarding all things arts and languages, she enjoys spending time with her palomino, quarter horse, Spiderman, travelling home to see the Blue Ridge Mountains, reading, and writing. Social media for Meredith: @r10worldlangs,@palabratejida,Meredith Clark on FB, https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-clark-592b6a94/ Mentions Jennifer Terri, Spanish Teacher at Cooper Junior High in Wylie ISD, TX Katrice Quitter, Hamilton County Education Service Center, Ohio, Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion Training: One Degree Shift https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrice-quitter-17910aa7/ Greta Lundgaard Mrita Cleaver Debi Callihan-Dingle World Lnaguage Program Director at Noerth East ISD, San Antonio, TX Shelli Brown @ProfeBrownTX Tracye Thomas, Language Acquisition Coordinator, Brazosport ISD, TX https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-callihan-dingle-ed-d-111aa88/ Texas Education Agency TEKS - Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Texas Language Leaders Leadership Cohort ACTFL - LILL - Leadership in Language Learning https://www.actfl.org/learn/leadership-initiative-language-learning ESC - Educational Service Center COERLL - Center of Open Educational Resources and Language Learning https://www.coerll.utexas.edu/coerll/ Texas NFLRC - National Foreign Language Resource Center TFLA: Texas Foreign Language Association Language Leaders Advisory Committee (Advisors for the Texas Language Leaders Think Tank) Texas Language Leaders Influencer by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
The subject of today's podcast is talking with Dr. Kelly Jameson and three Wylie ISD seniors about their insights, perspectives, and advice to the modern student. They share potential pressures, challenges, and an encouraging word to our current students and families. We believe that building strong relationships between our students, families, and staff is the cornerstone of our success. We are so grateful to have them working towards that goal each and every day! Episode Guests: Dr. Kelly Jameson, Psychologist Jackson Schwarte, WEHS Senior Trinity Singer, WEHS Senior Victoria Okafor, WHS Senior
Plus, two children died in separate crashes this week involving drunk drivers, two Dallas County men were sentenced to more than 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder, and the Frisco ISD school board considers a bathroom policy.
Jennifer has worked in school business and operations for over 20 years. Prior to joining Lovejoy ISD last summer, she served as Chief Financial Officer for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Executive Director of Operations at Wylie ISD, and Director of Operations for Arlington ISD. She holds a BBA and MBA from the University of North Texas and a Ph.D. in Human Resources Development from the Soules College of Business at the University of Texas at Tyler. In addition to her extensive experience in budget development and management and other traditional finance functions, she also has been instrumental in Arlington ISD's passage of a $663 million bond and Wylie ISD's passage of a nearly $194 million bond. She was also recently elected Vice President of the Board of Directors for TASBO, the Texas Association of School Business Officials.
The subject of today's podcast is talking through what our expectations need to be with ourselves and each other when entering a new school year. After learning so much during the pandemic, we want to be equipped with what we need to do to help our students and families feel safe and prepared for school. We talk about what to do with fears, anxieties, and how to be supportive with one another. Episode Guests: Dr. Kelly Jameson, child psychologist & dynamic speaker drkellyjameson.com/ Dr. Kim Spicer, Deputy Superintendent, Wylie ISD
The subject of today's podcast is learning about what opportunities Collin College and the Wylie Campus provides our students and families in Wylie ISD. Our dual credit classes in the high schools, a community center at the Wylie Campus, and post secondary opportunities that are preparing our students and graduates for leading workforce industries are local and available. Learn the history of Collin College, the heart of their leadership, and the goals for the future. Collin College consists of multiple campuses that feature everything from medical and nursing programming to advanced technological fields to their fire and police academies and so much more! They are ready to educate any student for the relevant and ever changing fields in industry. Episode Guests: Dr. Bob Collins, Board President of Collin College Dr. Neil Matkin, President of Collin College Dr. Kim Spicer, Deputy Superintendent of Wylie ISD To learn more about Collin College and the Wylie Campus, please visit their website: https://www.collin.edu/campuses/wylie/
If you know that you need to move your campus into a more equitable place, you don't want to miss this episode with Diversity and Inclusion Director for Wylie ISD, Mr. Reggie Bibb. Reggie's candid and practical wisdom will get you inspired and ready to take those first steps towards equity!
Dr. Maricela Helm gives some practical steps for taking care of teachers, building a more inclusive climate and creating an environment for learning in this episode. Her collaborative and honest approach made her an HEB Award Winner as a Principal and super effective and respected in her role as Director of Student Services in Wylie ISD.In the episode, we discuss the 5 Love Languages Quiz for students, linked here.We also discuss our Cultural Competence in the Classroom Course, where you can find more information at our website www.pressing-onward.org.
Cultural Marxism is everywhere in America today. Yes, it's even in our schools going after our children.
Guest: Amber Teamann, Principal, Wylie ISD, TexasTwitter: @8Amber8Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, D.C. Twitter: @thomascmurray Future Ready Schools Website: www.FutureReady.org Free Future Ready Institutes: www.FutureReady.org/InstitutesTwitter: twitter.com/futurereadyInstagram: www.instagram.com/FutureReady Facebook: Facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady
Priest Lewis has been in the field of education for over a decade. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Southern Arkansas in 2006 where he also became a member of the greatest fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. As a mentor and coach, he is currently teaching at Wylie High School in Wylie ISD in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. Prior to coming back to the Dallas Area, he taught in the Houston Area. Mr. Lewis is an advocate for education, pursuing his Master's Degree in Education Administration through Texas A&M-Commerce. He strives to provide value and excellence to his students by being an example for the youth.
In this episode, Amber and I talk about the demands of being a school leader in these uncertain times, and her efforts to understand those around her using the wisdom of the Enneagram. Amber Teamann is the proud principal of Whitt Elementary in Wylie ISD in Wylie, Texas. During her educational career, Amber’s comprehensive understanding of student learning has resulted in a successful blend of technology and teaching. From a 4th grade teacher at a public school technology center, to her role as a Title I Technology Facilitator responsible for 17 campuses, Amber has helped students and staff navigate their digital abilities and responsibilities. More about Amber can be found at her website, https://technicallyteamann.com/about/
Many of us are impacted by school closures throughout the country, Energy and Facilities Managers are no exception. Tune in to this episode to learn how Marcia Coker, Facilities Manager at Wylie ISD in Texas, shares how they quickly reverted to holiday setbacks which resulted in 30% month over month energy reduction. We discuss other important considerations facilities managers are dealing with because of school closures and how districts are taking energy dollars saved and reinvesting those dollars towards distance learning costs. Marica explains the power of having this type of data at your fingertips and provides advice to other leaders who are looking to do the same.Checkout Wylie ISD's Energy Dashboards hereIf you like our show, tune in and subscribe at ModernEnergyManagement.co and please leave a review in the Apple Podcast App. Questions, Comments, or if you'd like to guest star on the show please email communications@luciddg.com
We wanted to remind you of a few ways you can stay connected with our church. · Visit northplacechurch.com for updates· Subscribe to our email newsletter, at northplacechurch.com· Text NPC to 31996 to receive updates during this timeOur team in the office has been working around the clock to bring you more ways to stay connected during this time. We have also created "The Official Northplace Community Online." (https://npch.us/2J3ywGF) It's a Facebook group that will help you get connected to other believers, people who want to grow in their spiritual journey. We have some great upcoming opportunities for you in that group, and we don't want you to miss out.If this is beneficial to you, we would love for you to let someone else know! Share it with a friend and interact in the comments section. We would enjoy knowing your thoughts.To watch the video of this podcast head to our YouTube page, youtube.com/northplacechurch
Amber is the proud principal of Whitt Elementary in Wylie ISD in Wylie, Texas. She has co-created a space on Facebook for principals, by principals, that shares staff appreciation and motivation ideas, tips, and tricks to ensure the well being of a campus staff. Amber is also the co-author of Lead With Appreciation, a book filled with practical strategies to revolutionize campus culture. In this episode, Amber and Brent share stories about the importance of expressing appreciation to those we serve.
Amber Teamann is the proud principal of Whitt Elementary in Wylie ISD in Wylie, Texas. During her educational career, Amber’s comprehensive understanding of student learning has resulted in a successful blend of technology and teaching. From a 4th grade teacher at a public school technology center to her role as a Title I Technology Facilitator responsible for 17 campuses, Amber has helped students and staff navigate their digital abilities and responsibilities. As the proud principal of Whitt Elementary, she leads and loves on the cutest and smartest Wolves in all the land! Amber contributed to Education Write Now and is a co-author of Lead with Appreciation: Fostering a Culture of Gratitude. In this episode, we hear from Amber about the specific ways she works to generously give her leadership insights tied to leading through seeing others’ strengths and boosting the climate with generosity. We talk about her experiences in leadership and she gifts her lessons to us regarding seeing people as they are not as we want them to be. From her story, we learn how we too can embrace our own strengths and boost those around us through simple acts of generosity in our lives. I loved this conversation with the energetic, loquacious lady leader, and I am honored to bring you Amber Teamann’s Generosity story. Connect with Amber: Amber’s Website Amber on Twitter Amber on Instagram Lead with Appreciation Awe-Inspiring Recommendations Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead Rachel Hollis: Girl Wash Your Face Shawn Achor: The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential Sarah's Lead with Faith Launch Team-Sign up by Dec. 19th! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inawepodcast/message
Ian? He’s of Generation X. Erin is squarely in the Millennial camp. Today on Field Trip, they explore the differences between the five different generations currently represented in the labor force: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Why understanding the characteristics of each will help administrators and district leaders communicate better and tap the strengths that each generation brings How to foster intergenerational collaboration and “reverse mentoring” Why this all matters to school culture and how it impacts hiring and retention This interview with Ian Halperin, Executive Director of Community Relations at Wylie ISD and Erin McCann, Director of Communications and Public Relations at Crandall ISD is one that every education leader should hear. Don't Miss: Field Guide: “Recruiting Millennial Teachers” — How to effectively market your school district to young prospective teachers, plus strategies for enriching your applicant pool through online recruiting.
On this Episode of the Horse Connection Clay McCullar and Travis Hawkins interviewed Miss Dericka Vaughn about her success during this years Stock show Season. Dericka Vaughn is the third generation from her family to show Lambs at the major stock shows in Fort Worth, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, and Austin. This year Dericka had over 15 show lambs that she worked with throughout the year to be able to have a top prospect for each show and judge at those competitions. Stock shows are very competitive and take a great deal of time and dedication to be able to compete against all the other participants and their animals. The reward is well worth the time and investment for those who are dedicated to working with their animals on their showmanship in and out of the ring. Texas Stock shows contribute big money towards students scholarships funds and are a big deal to be involved in if you live in Texas. Thank you to the Vaughn Family for coming on the show to visit with Clay and Travis about the struggles and success that you live for each and every year!
Recorded on August 15, 2018. Featuring Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath and Dr. David Vinson, Superintendent of Wylie ISD.
Our Subject for today’s podcast falls on the heels of the latest school shooting. In Wylie ISD, we have a standard that every student have at least one positive relationship with an adult as a method of engaging kids and deterring acts of violence. Most students who commit these acts are isolated individuals without connection or support. By engaging our kids with kindness, caring and love will give them the hope and happiness necessary to thrive in a positive way. In Wylie, we actually measure student/teacher relationships 3 times per year to identify and help those who feel isolated. Our focus today is to learn about the value of caring, kindness and engagement and reflect on one parent’s experience of losing a child to an incident like what happened in Florida. Darrell Scott, parent of Rachel Scott and is the founder of Rachel’s Challenge. Rachel was a victim of the Columbine School Shooting in 1999. In Rachel’s diary, she wrote "I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go." Darrell’s life has been dedicated to Rachel’s Challenge to bring kindness and caring to the world in a chain reaction that has touched over 5,000,000 lives. Episode guests: Darrell Scott, father of Rachel Scott, founder of Rachel's Challenge Mike Williams, principal of Wylie East High School Virdie Montgomery, principal of Wylie High School Barbara Goss, Wylie ISD parent, Board Member Heather Leggett, Wylie ISD parent, Board Member Ian Halperin, Executive Director of Public Relations For the Love & Logic parent resource referrenced by Mr. Scott, please click here: https://www.loveandlogic.com/ For the 180 Connections resource referrenced by Mr. Scott, please click here: https://goo.gl/mTxvk6 Information and advice contained in this podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to defining, interpreting or establishing policies or procedures of a school or the district. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast. Wylie ISD does not endorse any of the products or services referenced and guests on this podcast are not compensated.
Our Subject for today’s podcast is sexting and the impact it can have legally, from school discipline perspective and emotional impact on a student and their achievement in school and life. Episode guests: Mike Leasor, Partner of Leasor, Crass, Attorneys at Law Scott Winn, Assistant Superintendent For Student Services Stacie Smith, Wylie ISD parent Stephanie James, Wylie ISD parent For the powerpoint referrenced by Mr. Leasor, please click here: https://goo.gl/7iWfFn Information and advice contained in this podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to defining, interpreting or establishing policies or procedures of a school or the district. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast. Wylie ISD does not endorse any of the products or services referenced and guests on this podcast are not compensated.
Joey Light is the Superintendent of Wylie ISD in Abilene, TX. He has led his school from 2000, first as an assistant superintendent. But before tackling administration he led in the classroom and as a coach. Joey leads with passion, integrity, and believes prayer is the most important attribute a leader can possess. He is an inspiration to many and dedicates his bandwidth to educating kids how to be the leaders of tomorrow.