Best Welead Podcasts (2024)

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S2 EP12 Revolutionizing Computer Science Education: The Impact of WeLead CS and ILEAD Academy with Alicia Sells 39:53

16d ago39:53

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 12 Alicia Sells CEO, We Lead CS, Inc Quote of the Podcast – "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'm possible" - Audrey Hepburn Introduction of Guest BIO – Alicia Sells is the CEO of We Lead CS, Inc. She worked with the Kentucky General Assembly to establish the We Lead CS Virtual Computer Science Career Academy to …

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S2 EP 13 Claudett Edie on Empowering Students Through Project-Based Learning 42:03

2d ago42:03

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 13 Claudett Edie Library Media Specialist, Leestown Middle School Introduction of Guest BIO – Claudett Edie, a former High School English and Science teacher, is not just an educator, but a passionate advocate for Project-Based Learning (PBL). With over a decade of experience in PBL, she brings a wealth of knowledge and ded…

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S2 EP11 From Classroom to Community Impact: Robert Gunn's Journey from Educator to Equity Officer 52:29

1M ago52:29

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 11 Robert Earl Gunn Metro United Way Quotes of the Podcast – 1. Until lions have historians, hunters will never cease to be heroes. 2. I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not. Introduction of Guest BIO – Robert Earl Gunn Jr. was born in South Bend, Indiana and has served the community for the past two d…

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S2 EP 10 Educational Justice and Cultural Identity: Luisa Sanchez’s Journey 22:10

2M ago22:10

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 10 Luisa Sanchez KSVT – Kentucky Student Voice Team Quotes of the Podcast – "Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our Nation.” -JFK 1961 Intro…

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S2 EP9 Transforming Struggling Readers: Insights from Dr. Joe Lockavitch 46:04

2M ago46:04

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 9 Dr. Joe Lockavitch Founder, President, Author Failure Free Reading Introduction of Guest BIO – With a remarkable background as a former teacher, school psychologist, professor, and special education director, Dr. Joe Lockavitch is a true pioneer in the field of literacy education. He’s not just an educator; he’s the autho…

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S2 EP 8 Harnessing Teacher Leadership for Deeper Learning with Lauren Hill 23:24

3M ago23:24

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 8 Lauren Hill ELA Teacher Leestown Middle School CEPS Facilitator Quotes of the Podcast – “All learning is worthwhile” - Anonymous “Do one thing every day that scares you.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt Introduction of Guest BIO – Lauren Hill (NBCT): Lauren (she/her) teaches middle school ELA at Leestown Middle School in Lexington, K…

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S2 Episode 7 Empowering Youth Voices: Rachel Belin on a Vision for Equitable Education 37:50

3M ago37:50

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 7 Rachel Belin Managing Partner Kentucky Student Voice Team Quote of the Podcast – “Democracy must be learned by each generation.” This is an adaptation of a John Dewey quote by Earle T. Hawkins, the founder of the Maryland Youth and Government program. Introduction of Guest BIO – Rachel Burg Belin (she/her) is the Managing…

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S2 Episode 6 Amanda Burrows on Innovations in Education: A Deeper Learning Perspective 24:10

3M ago24:10

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 6 Amanda Burrows Deeper Learning Director, CKEC Quote of the Podcast – Our job, as teachers, is not to "prepare" kids for something; our job is to help kids learn to prepare themselves for anything. - AJ Juliani Introduction of Guest BIO – Amanda Burrows is the Deeper Learning Director at Central Kentucky Educational Cooper…

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Season 2 Episode 5 The KC7 Effect: Revolutionizing Cyber Education with Greg Schloemer 33:09

4M ago33:09

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 5 Greg Schloemer Threat Intelligence Analyst at Microsoft Vice-President/Co-Founder of KC7 Foundation Quote of the Podcast – "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin Introduction of Guest BIO – Greg is a threat intelligence analyst at Microsoft who focuses on tracking …

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S2 EP4 Nema Brewer - Protecting Educators and Building Community Trust 35:19

5M ago35:19

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 4 Nema Brewer Organizer Accidental Activist Quote of the Podcast – “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”- James Baldwin Introduction of Guest BIO – A working mom and wife, Nema became an accidental activist for public education in 2017 and hasn’t shut up since Interview…

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S2 EPISODE 3 Barnett Berry - Rethinking Teachers' Roles in a Changing World 36:26

5M ago36:26

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 3 Barnett Berry Senior Advisor, What School Could Be Senior Research Fellow, Learning Policy Institute Quote of the Podcast – “Getting to scale with deeper, student-led learning requires teachers who “increasingly to think of themselves as operating in a web of professional relations that influence their daily decisions, ra…

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Season 2 EP2 Adam Watson - Gamification of Education 43:04

6M ago43:04

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PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 2 Adam Watson Deeper Learning Design Specialist, OVEC Quote of the Podcast – “Follow your bliss.” -- Joseph Campbell Introduction of Guest BIO – ADAM WATSON (@watsonedtech) is a Kentucky educator with a passion for edtech. Starting as an English teacher in 2005, he was named Teacher of the Year at South Oldham High School i…

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Season 2 Episode 1 Gregg Behr, When You Wonder You're Learning 32:38

6M ago32:38

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PODCAST EPISODE Season 2 Episode 1 Gregg Behr Executive Director, The Grable Foundation Chair, Remake Learning Co-Author, When You Wonder, You're Learning Quote of the Podcast – "Everyone longs to be loved. And the greatest thing we can do is to let people know that they are loved and capable of loving.” Fred Rogers Introduction of Guest BIO – Greg…

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EP 24 Dr. Joseph Goins CEO, NS4ed 45:18

7M ago45:18

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Dr. Joseph Goins CEO, NS4ed Quote of the Podcast – “To find what one is fitted to do and secure the opportunity to do it is the key to happiness”. John Dewey Introduction of Guest BIO – Dr. Joseph L. Goins’s career began as a vocational educator in Tennessee, where he had the opportunity to develop the foundational skills program for learners with …

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Ep 23 Amy Breeding McVey, Vice President Improvement Services, Cognia, Inc. 37:12

7M ago37:12

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PODCAST EPISODE 23 Amy Breeding McVey Vice President Improvement Services, Cognia, Inc. Quote of the Podcast – "Learning and growth have no finish line" - John Maxwell Introduction of Guest BIO – Amy McVey currently serves as Vice President of Improvement Services with Cognia, a nonprofit supporting institutions, teachers, leaders, and learners in …

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EP 22 Justin Reich Associate Professor at MIT Author: Iterate 34:32

8M ago34:32

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PODCAST EPISODE 22 Justin Reich Associate Professor at MIT Author: Iterate Quote of the Podcast – For 20 years, I’ve worked in schools on all kinds of projects: transforming curriculum, integrating technology, re-engaging students, and making school meaningful and relevant to young people and families. Whatever you are working on, every successful …

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EP 21 Truc Nguyen - Student, Founder Possibility Productions 25:51

8M ago25:51

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PODCAST EPISODE 21 Truc Nguyen Founder Possibility Productions FCPS Dept of Innovation Intern Quote of the Podcast – “Nothing lasts” I made up this quote and I love it because it is that grey area between optimism and pessimism. Introduction of Guest BIO – Truc was born in Vietnam and lived in Texas until 2018. She is currently a senior at Tates Cr…

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EP 20 Allison Sloan Special Education Teacher and Administrator of Kentucky Teachers In the Know 45:58

9M ago45:58

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PODCAST EPISODE 20 Allison Slone Special Education Teacher Administrator of Kentucky Teachers In the Know Quote of the Podcast – “I’d rather scream! Silence is a crying shame.” Introduction of Guest BIO – Alliso Slone has been a special education teacher since January of 1999 in the Rowan County School System. She is also the administrator and foun…

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EP 19 Dr. Laurel Martin - Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass 31:31

9M ago31:31

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PODCAST EPISODE 19 Dr. Laurel Martin President Junior Achievement Quote of the Podcast – “Believe in your heart that you are meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic, and miracles.” Introduction of Guest BIO – Laurel Raimondo Martin serves as the President of Junior Achievement and has been in that role since 2020. She has worked in the…

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Building Together - October 2023 - Community Journeys: School Updates, City Developments, and Volunteer Opportunities in West Liberty 46:41

10M ago46:41

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Embarking on a journey through community development and endeavors, we have Jake Burroughs, the School Board President, providing us with exciting updates about the West Liberty school and the new athletic complex. Curiosity piqued about school district communication, the elections, or professional development? We're addressing them all here, compl…

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EP 18 Marcey Ansley The Hearing and Speech Center 29:47

10M ago29:47

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PODCAST EPISODE 18 Marcey Ansley Executive Director The Hearing and Speech Center Quote of the Podcast – Find out who you are and do it on purpose. -Dolly Parton Introduction of Guest BIO – Marcey Ansley is nearing her 13th year as the Executive Director at The Hearing & Speech Center. In addition to this role, she has worked in nonprofit leadershi…

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EP 17 Brad Clark of Latent Talent Accelerator on Empowering Communities through Education and Workforce Solutions 32:57

10M ago32:57

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Welcome back to Education Perspectives! In today's episode, we have an incredible guest joining us. Brad Clark, a former teacher turned director of Workforce Solutions for Elon Renewables and the Director of the Kentucky Solar Energies Industries Association, will be sharing his fascinating journey in the field of education and economic development…

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September 2023 - Stepping into Our Future: West Liberty's Heritage and Community Evolution 49:26

11M ago49:26

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Join us for an enthralling journey as we bring together a vibrant ensemble of West Liberty's finest. Chief Werling steers the conversation by unveiling the latest police department updates, all the way from sprucing up the police squad cars to managing traffic issues. We also have the McFerrins, Clifford, Cara, and their son William, who walk us th…

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EP 16 Sharon Mofield-Boswell, FCPS Family and Community Engagement Office 28:50

11M ago28:50

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Welcome to another insightful episode of "Education Perspectives"! In this episode, our host, Liza Holland, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with our special guest, Sharon Mofield-Boswell. Sharon, a dedicated advocate for education, shares her inspiring journey from being an active member of the PTA to her current role as a family and co…

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EP 15 Jayme Gill International Baccalaureate Coordinator Tates Creek Middle School 32:35

12M ago32:35

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Jayme Gill is a deep thinker who believes in the importance of education for the functioning and development of society. Recognizing the necessity and comfort it brings, Jayme acknowledges the need to constantly evaluate and adapt the education system in order to maximize its benefits for students and the world at large. Jayme also emphasizes the r…

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August 2023 - Recapping the Fair, Parade, RAGBRAI, and looking at what is next! 48:55

12M ago48:55

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Ever wondered how a small community can transform into a bustling hub of development and celebration? We're here to bring you a closer look at the vibrant transformation of West Liberty with a whirlwind of new constructions, community events and school district updates. We've got a lot to cover from the Fair Parade and the adrenaline rush of skydiv…

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EP 14 Brooke Gill Vice President and Director of Collaborative for Families and Schools Prichard Committee For Academic Excellence 34:39

12M ago34:39

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On this episode of Education Perspectives, host Liza Holland welcomes guest Brooke Gill, the vice president and director of Collaborative for Families and Schools at the Pritchard Committee. They delve into the founding of the Pritchard Committee in 1983, driven by the need to improve Kentucky's education ranking and involve communities in finding …

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EP 13 Dr. Carmen Coleman - Chief of Transformational Learning OVEC 43:17

1y ago43:17

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"On this episode of Education Perspectives, host Liza Holland welcomes Dr. Carmen Coleman, Chief of Transformational Learning at the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative. Dr. Coleman shares her journey from being a superintendent in Danville to leading the Deeper Learning Initiative in OVAC. She discusses her realization about the limitations of foc…

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July 2023 - Exploring Community Improvement and Unforgettable Experiences in West Liberty 55:55

1y ago55:55

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Join us on this exciting journey where we uncover the essence of community improvement, the power of collective efforts, and the joy of simple pleasures in West Liberty! Your favorite panelists, Mayor Ethan Anderson, Clifford McFerren, Heather Wiseman, Jake Burroughs, Allie Paarsmith, Xiomara Levsen, Charles Brooke and Ken Brooks, come together to …

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EP 12 Haneen Abu Zaghrit, Social Worker Tates Creek HS 34:25

1y ago34:25

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PODCAST EPISODE 12 Haneen Abu Zaghrit Social Worker Tates Creek High School Quote of the Podcast – "So, surely with hardship comes ease." On this episode of Education Perspectives, we speak with Haneen Abu Zaghrit, a social worker from Tates Creek High School. She believes that it's important for high school students to learn how to advocate for th…

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Building Together - June 2023 - Summer Scoop: West Liberty Updates, School Progress, and Community Support 55:10

1y ago55:10

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Welcome to our May 2023 episode of Building Together, a podcast about how community members, businesses, organizations, governments, and schools are working together to make West Liberty, Iowa, and surrounding areas a better place in which to live, work, learn, grow, and play. (www.weleadiowa.org) Get ready for an hour of exciting updates about Wes…

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EP 11 Dr. Landon Mascareñaz & Dr. Doannie Tran: The Open System 45:39

1y ago45:39

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PODCAST EPISODE 11 Dr. Landon Mascareñaz & Dr. Doannie Tran The Open System Institute Quotes of the Podcast – "Fortune favors the bold" "We can succeed only by concert. It is not "can any of us imagine better?" but, "can we all do better?" The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty…

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EP 10 Kathy Theis School Counselor Clays Mill Elementary 21:33

1y ago21:33

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PODCAST EPISODE 10 Kathy Theis School Counselor Clays Mill Elementary Poem of the Podcast – "When you get what you want in your struggle for self, and the world makes you king for a day, just go to the mirror and look at yourself, and see what that man has to say. For it isn't your father or mother or wife, whose judgment upon you must pass. The fe…

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EP 9 Dr. John Nash UK Professor & Podcast Host Online Learning in the Second Half 38:54

1y ago38:54

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PODCAST EPISODE 9 John Nash UK Professor & Podcast Host Quote of the Podcast – "All design is redesign." Larry Leifer Introduction of Guest BIO – John Nash was born and raised in Silicon Valley and has 30 years of experience in leadership development, strategy design, and social science research. He’s spent the last 13 years researching how design …

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Building Together - May 2023 46:35

1y ago46:35

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Welcome to our May 2023 episode of Building Together, a podcast about how community members, businesses, organizations, governments, and schools are working together to make West Liberty, Iowa, and surrounding areas a better place in which to live, work, learn, grow, and play. (www.weleadiowa.org) Get ready for an hour of exciting updates about Wes…

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EP 8 Penny Christian - Education Advocate 36:13

1y ago36:13

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PODCAST EPISODE 8 Penny Christian - Parent and Education Advocate Quote of the Podcast – "Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. If there is no struggle, there is no progress." Frederick Douglass Introduction of Guest BIO – Kathleen “Penny” Christian is a native New Orleanian who has called Lexington, KY home since…

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EP 7 Dr. Marty Mills, Principal, Tates Creek High School 29:35

1+ y ago29:35

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PODCAST EPISODE 7 Dr. Mary Mills, Principal, Tates Creek High School Quote of the Podcast – "If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be" - Maya Angelou Introduction of Guest BIO – Dr. Marty Mills is the Principal of Tates Creek High School in Lexington, KY. Dr. Mills has been a member of the Tates Creek Campus…

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Building Together - April 2023 1:03:10

1+ y ago1:03:10

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Welcome to our April 2023 episode of Building Together, a podcast about how community members, businesses, organizations, governments, and schools are working together to make West Liberty, Iowa, and surrounding areas a better place in which to live, work, learn, grow, and play. (www.weleadiowa.org) Get ready for an hour of exciting updates about W…

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EP 6 Julie Pile and Laura Gilchrist with ParentCamp 27:18

1+ y ago27:18

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PODCAST EPISODE 6 Parent Camp Julie Pile and Laura Gilchrist Quote of the Podcast – Leaders don't force people to follow, they invite the on the journey. - Ramesh Nanda Aggarwal Introduction of Guests - Julie Pile is the President of ParentCamp and is the "parent" side of the house. A dedicated volunteer, Julie has been impacting schools for many y…

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EP 5 Dr. Jason Glass - KDE Commissioner 33:06

1+ y ago33:06

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Introduction of Guest BIO – Jason E. Glass is commissioner and chief learner at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). Glass, a native of Brandenburg, Ky., has been commissioner of education since September 2020. He previously was superintendent and chief learner of Jeffco Public Schools in Colorado since 2017 and was superintendent of Eagle …

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Building Together - March 2023 53:07

1+ y ago53:07

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Welcome to our March 2023 episode of Building together, a podcast about how community members, businesses, organizations, governments, and schools are working together to make West Liberty, Iowa, and surrounding areas a better place in which to live, work, learn, grow, and play. (www.weleadiowa.org) Get ready for an hour of exciting updates about W…

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EP 4 Renee Boss - Teacher, Woodford County HS 25:20

1+ y ago25:20

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PODCAST EPISODE 4 Renee Boss Quote of the Podcast – “Education is not preparation for life but is life itself” John Dewey Introduction of Guest BIO - Renee Boss has been an educator for 25 years. She earned her National Board Certification in Adolescent/Young Adult English Language Arts in 2007 and renewed in 2017. Renee taught high school English …

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EP 3 Dr. Lu Young - ED of UK Next Gen and Board Chair, KBE 35:18

1+ y ago35:18

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Quote of the Podcast – “Change really isn’t as hard as we thought if we capture people’s interest and give them enjoyable, worthwhile experience.” ~ Michael Fullan Introduction of Guest BIO - Lu provides executive leadership to all aspects of the Center of Next Generation Leadership with primary responsibility for Next Gen professional development.…

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Building Together - February 2023 1:02:29

1+ y ago1:02:29

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Welcome to our February 2023 episode of Building together, a podcast about how community members, businesses, organizations, governments, and schools are working together to make West Liberty, Iowa, and surrounding areas a better place in which to live, work, learn, grow, and play. (www.weleadiowa.org) Get ready for an hour of exciting updates abou…

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EP 2 Kaitlyn Bowman - UK Education Student 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

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Introduction of Guest BIO - Kaitlyn Bowman is a native of Lexington, KY, and a graduate of Fayette County Public Schools Lafayette HS Engineering Program. She spent a lot of time volunteering and working with kids. She is currently enrolled at the University of Kentucky in the College of Education. Interview Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators/Edu…

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EP 1 Dr. Justin Bathon - Founding Member, UK Next Gen & STEAM Academy 29:40

1+ y ago29:40

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On this premier episode of Education Perspectives , we welcome Justin Bathon. Justin Bathon is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies at the University of Kentucky. He is a co-Director of Center for Next Generation Leadership and the Director of the Next Generation Scholars Dual Credit program for the Univ…

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Building Together - January 2023 1:00:39

1+ y ago1:00:39

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Welcome to our January 2023 episode of Building together, a podcast about how community members, businesses, organizations, governments, and schools are working together to make West Liberty, Iowa, and surrounding areas a better place in which to live, work, learn, grow, and play. (www.weleadiowa.org) Get ready for an hour of exciting updates about…

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Building Together - December 2022 - With Guest Co-Host Mayor Ethan Anderson 1:01:03

1+ y ago1:01:03

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Welcome to our December 2022 episode of Building together, a podcast about how community members, businesses, organizations, governments, and schools are working together to make West Liberty, Iowa, and surrounding areas a better place in which to live, work, learn, grow, and play. (www.weleadiowa.org) Get ready for an hour of exciting updates abou…

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Building Together - November 2022 - With Guest Co-Host Clifford McFerren 58:30

1+ y ago58:30

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Welcome to our November 2022 episode of Building together, a podcast about how community members, businesses, organizations, governments, and schools are working together to make West Liberty, Iowa, and surrounding areas a better place in which to live, work, learn, grow, and play. (www.weleadiowa.org) Get ready for an hour of exciting updates abou…

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Building Together - October 2022 - With Guest Co-Host Nick Heath 1:02:47

2y ago1:02:47

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Welcome to our October 2022 episode of Building together, a podcast about how community members, businesses, organizations, governments, and schools are working together to make West Liberty, Iowa, and surrounding areas a better place in which to live, work, learn, grow, and play. (www.weleadiowa.org) Get ready for an hour of exciting updates about…

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