Best Dr Scholar Lee Podcasts (2024)

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Coach Bradford Discusses Rivalry Week, Previews Game With Baylor 15:30

8d ago15:30

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As Rivalry Week – the week of the annual football gamebetween McCallie and crosstown rival Baylor School – got underway for 2024, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 sat down on Sept. 30 in the podcast studio with new Head Coach Joel Bradford ’07 to discuss the week and the upcoming game. The two not only discuss Coach Bradford’s coaching philosophy, but …

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The Transformative Power of Art in Ecological Learning 16:16

23d ago16:16

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Join us as Dr. Zuzana Vasko explores the intersection of arts practice, ecological learning, and contemplative inquiry. She reveals how the arts deepen our connection with the natural world and enhance her role as an educator. Discover her innovative approaches to make arts-based learning accessible to all, including those who may not see themselve…

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Smart Phones and McCallie Boys 27:18

27d ago27:18

27:18

One of the most pressing and vexing issues facing McCallieadministrators – and administrators of all schools – is the question of the usage and role of smart phones among students. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns is joined by Upper School Principal HankHopping and Middle School Principal Scotty Jones as they disc…

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Spotlight on Degree Programs in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences 1:01:06

28d ago1:01:06

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Spotlight on Degree Programs in the Franklin College of Arts and SciencesBy Lee Taylor

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Master Gardeners Volunteer Program with Dr. Sheri Dorn 1:01:34

1M ago1:01:34

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Master Gardeners Volunteer Program with Dr. Sheri DornBy Lee Taylor

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Antimicrobial Resistance and our Food Supply - Dr. Issmat Kassem and Ph.D student Jouman Hassan 1:04:59

1M ago1:04:59

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Antimicrobial Resistance and our Food Supply - Dr. Issmat Kassem and Ph.D student Jouman HassanBy Lee Taylor

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2024 Opening Convocation Talk By Lee Burns 20:20

2M ago20:20

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On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, welcomed 999 students to the 120th school year of McCallie School. This episode of Stories From the Ridge features that talk, which was delivered in the Spencer McCallie III Quadrangle. A news story as well as a full video of the event can be found here: https://www.mccallie.org/news/news…

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Fall 2024 Sports Review 30:19

2M ago30:19

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In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Mark Wiedmer '76 of the Communications Department is joined by Kenny Sholl, Executive Director of Athletics and Special Assistant to the Head of School, as they talk with Football Coach Joel Bradford, Cross Country Coach Rodney Stoker, Golf Coach Rob Riddle, Crew Coach Sean McCourt, and Mountain Biking Coa…

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The Gold Medal Way of Making Friends: Charles Battle ’60 and the Atlanta Olympics 1:02:36

3M ago1:02:36

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While the attention of the nation and the world is turningto Paris and the 2024 Olympics, we step back in time for some Gold Medal winning stories of the 1996 Olympics which were held in Atlanta, just down the road from McCallie’s Chattanooga campus. In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Charles Battle ’60 shares insider stories – and some lon…

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Spotlight on the Ed.D in Workforce Education degree at UGA Griffin 1:01:59

3M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Spotlight on the Ed.D in Workforce Education degree at UGA GriffinBy Lee Taylor

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Spotlight on the M.Ed. and Ed.S. in Mathematics Education degrees at UGA Griffin 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Spotlight on the M.Ed. and Ed.S. in Mathematics Education degrees at UGA GriffinBy Lee Taylor

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Young Scholars Program - Week 3 1:00:59

3M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Young Scholars Program - Week 3By Lee Taylor

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Young Scholars Program - Week 2 1:01:42

4M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Young Scholars Program - Week 2By Lee Taylor

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Young Scholars Program - Week 1 1:01:36

4M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

Young Scholars Program - Week 1By Lee Taylor

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Spotlight on research being done in the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at UGA Griffin 1:01:37

4M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Spotlight on research being done in the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at UGA GriffinBy Lee Taylor

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Members from the Office of Academic and Student Affairs discuss how they support UGA Griffin students 1:02:24

4M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Members from the Office of Academic and Student Affairs discuss how they support UGA Griffin studentsBy Lee Taylor

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Information about the IDEA Symposium event from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences 1:02:17

4M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Information about the IDEA Symposium event from the Franklin College of Arts and SciencesBy Lee Taylor

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Spotlight on the Spring 2024 Graduation Celebration 1:01:31

4M ago1:01:31

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Spotlight on the Spring 2024 Graduation CelebrationBy Lee Taylor

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Spotlight on the B.S.A. in Biological Sciences degree at UGA Griffin 1:01:29

4M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Spotlight on the B.S.A. Biological Sciences degree at UGA GriffinBy Lee Taylor

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Research highlight on the jellyfish research at UGA Griffin by students in the Food Science & Technology department 1:02:14

4M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Research highlight on the jellyfish research at UGA Griffin by students in the Food Science & Technology departmentBy Lee Taylor

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Academic Spotlight with UGA Griffin Program Coordinators 1:00:25

4M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Academic Spotlight with UGA Griffin Program CoordinatorsBy Lee Taylor

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Spotlight on Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 1:01:35

4M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Spotlight on Disaster and Emergency PreparednessBy Lee Taylor

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Spotlight on the Student Leadership Council and Student Ambassadors organizations 1:00:55

4M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Spotlight on the Student Leadership Council and Student Ambassadors organizationsBy Lee Taylor

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Dr. Dan Suiter and Billy Blasingame discuss pest management 1:02:40

4M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Dr. Dan Suiter and Billy Blasingame discuss pest managementBy Lee Taylor

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Young Scholars Program with Ashley Biles and Zia Williamson 1:01:48

4M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Young Scholars Program with Ashley Biles and Zia WilliamsonBy Lee Taylor

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Spotlight on the IDS Sociology and Psychology degrees at UGA Griffin 1:02:18

4M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Spotlight on the IDS Sociology and Psychology degrees at UGA GriffinBy Lee Taylor

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Spotlight on the Student Affairs Leadership Ed.D degree at UGA Griffin 59:20

4M ago59:20

59:20

Spotlight on the Student Affairs Leadership Ed.D degree at UGA GriffinBy Lee Taylor

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Special Guests from the Author Entertainment Series, Ben Wynne and William Rawlings 45:48

4M ago45:48

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Special Guests from the Author Entertainment Series, Ben Wynne and William RawlingsBy Lee Taylor

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Melissa Todd talks with Dr. Harry Akoh about the relationship between UGA Griffin and Atlanta Metropolitan State College 59:54

4M ago59:54

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Melissa Todd and Faye Chatman talk with the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Dr. Harry AkohBy Lee Taylor

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Rachel Pierce discusses the B.B.A. in General Business degree at UGA Griffin 1:01:24

4M ago1:01:24

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Rachel Pierce discusses the B.B.A. in General Business degree at UGA GriffinBy Lee Taylor

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Holiday Ornamentals with Dr. Sheri Dorn 1:02:21

4M ago1:02:21

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Holiday Ornamentals with Dr. Sheri DornBy Lee Taylor

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Spotlight on the B.S. in Microbiology degree at UGA Griffin 1:01:38

4M ago1:01:38

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Spotlight on the B.S. in Microbiology degree at UGA Griffin with Faye Chatman, Program Director of the Franklin College of Arts & SciencesBy Lee Taylor

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Human Library Connects Sixth Graders With History 17:56

4M ago17:56

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History was brought to life this spring when McCallie sixthgraders participated in the school’s first “Human Library” day. The brainchild of Middle School English teacher Weesie Cook and Middle School Learning Center Director Kelcey Watson, the “Human Library” brought community leaders inmedicine, education, law, and race relations to campus to sha…

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Dr. Cleve Latham Discusses Retirement After 50 Years on the Ridge 27:27

5M ago27:27

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Dr. Cleve Latham, one of McCallie’s most popular, beloved, and effective teachers and administrators, has retired after 50 years in the classroom. Head of School Lee Burns ‘87, who was one of Dr. Latham’s students, shares a heartfelt and moving godsend to Dr. Latham in this uplifting edition of Stories From tThe Ridge. A news story about Dr. Latham…

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Writing, Learning, and ChatGPT: Perspectives from Educators 30:44

6M ago30:44

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In this episode, we delve into the effects of AI technologies, particularly ChatGPT, on university education, featuring insights from Dr. Joel Heng Hartse and Dr. Daniel Chang. From an instructor's viewpoint, they explore the dynamic interplay between AI technology and their teaching approaches, highlighting both potential risks and opportunities. …

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2024 Spring Sports Preview 54:38

6M ago54:38

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There’s excitement on the Ridge as several of the springathletic teams are aiming their sights at state championships. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Kenny Sholl, Executive Director of Athletics, sits down with head coaches of five of the spring teams to discuss their perspectiveon the upcoming season. This podcast was recorded on March…

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The Emmett Till Story: The Rev. Wheeler Parker Visits McCallie School 49:20

7M ago49:20

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The Emmett Till Story Part II: Elder Parker Visits McCallie School The Rev. Wheeler Parker, the last surviving member of the family of Emmett Till, who was with Emmett when he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, visited McCallie School on March 13, 2024 to share his story as a first-hand witness to history. He came to campus as a guest speaker as p…

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Michaels-Dickson Scholars Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary 32:43

7M ago32:43

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The Michaels-Dickson Scholars Program, which has transformed McCallie School’s boarding programs into one of the top such programs in the nation, celebrated its 25th anniversary in late February, 2024. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 is joinedby other top administrators – including two who were involved at th…

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Wrestlers Celebrate a Championship Season 27:12

8M ago27:12

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For the first time in 31 years, McCallie’s Wrestling team haswon both the traditional State of Tennessee title, plus the State duals. And ontop of that, the team under Head Coach Jake Yost beat cross-town rival anddefending State champion Baylor for the first time in 19 years. In this editionof Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns sits …

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The Changing Landscape of College Admissions 29:20

8M ago29:20

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The college admissions process is in the midst of perhaps the most profound and impactful series of changes in several decades, and navigating these changes is becoming more challenging for students, parents, and counselors, according to Abbie Roberts, who in August assumed the role of Director of College Counseling at McCallie. In this episode of …

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McCallie At Carnegie Hall 22:25

9M ago22:25

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A dozen members of McCallie’s Men’sChorus will perform on what many consider to be the world’s most important stage – Carnegie Hall in New York on February 18, 2024. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 talks with Dr. James Harr '92, Director of Choral Programs, about the upcoming concert, which will feature chora…

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Creative Learning through Play: A Conversation with Dr. Yumiko Murai 23:45

9M ago23:45

23:45

Join us in this enlightening episode where Dr. Yumiko Murai, an Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University, delves into the transformative role of play in education. She shares her unique perspective on integrating play with learning, especially in the context of educational technology and maker spaces. Drawing from her diverse background as a …

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Empowering Voices: A Discussion with Dr. Robyn Ilten-Gee on Podcasts and Youth Development 23:47

9M ago23:47

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Dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Robyn Ilten-Gee, Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University, as she unveils the impact of podcasting on youth development. This episode examines the unique ways podcasts contribute to children's moral and social growth, highlighting their role in enhancing critical thinking and empathy. Dr. Il…

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Podcasts and Pedagogies: An Introduction 14:13

9M ago14:13

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On March 30, 2023 FOE faculty at the Harbour Centre campus participated in a Podcasts and Pedagogies Symposium organized by Elizabeth Marshall. This interdisciplinary international event included a dialogic roundtable with Hannah McGregor (co-host of Witch, Please & host of Secret Feminist Agenda), Am Johal (host of Below the Radar), and Anna Mae D…

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T-Term – A Venture In How Boys Learn 34:27

9M ago34:27

34:27

McCallie’s Tornado Term – T-Term for short – has become aspecial part of the school’s culture and an important way McCallie boys expand their learning experience beyond the traditional classroom. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 is joined by Upper School Principal Hank Hopping and Dean of Faculty and Curriculu…

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Christmas Message from the Head of School 23:29

10M ago23:29

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Head of School Christmas Talk, Candlelight Chorus, andKemmer Anderson Christmas Poem In this special edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head ofSchool Lee Burns ’87 shares the Christmas talk he gave on Dec. 6, 2023, to the student body, and we hear the McCallie/GPS chorus sing O Holy Night from the 2023 Candlelight concert. Finally, Martha Anderson,…

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2023-24 Winter Sports Preview 28:03

10M ago28:03

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Winter Sports Preview The winter athletic season is already underway and head coaches of the teams -- Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Squash, Swimming and Diving, and Wrestling -- are looking at one of the best seasons in McCallie's storied history of great seasons. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, the coaches are joined by Kenny Sholl, Ex…

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Coach Ralph Potter -- Championship Preview 20:53

11M ago20:53

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Ralph Potter and Lee Burns Discuss State Championship Game For the first time in history, McCallie will face cross-townrival Baylor School for the State of Tennessee Division II-AAA football championship on Thursday, Nov. 30, at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. As the excitement builds along the Ridge, Head Coach Ralph Potter ’81, sat down with Head …

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Theater Program Off To Roaring Start 25:27

11M ago25:27

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McCallie’s Theater/Musical program is off to a great start for the 2023-24 school year, with its fallplays in both the Upper School and Middle School attracting record numbers of participantsand stand-room-only crowds. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, talks with Chelsea Padro, Director of Theater and Musicals…

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Summer Travel -- Beyond The Ridge 30:03

11M ago30:03

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International Travel As Part of the McCallie Experience International travel, especially mission and cultural tripsduring the summer, has long been an important part of McCallie’s curriculum. In this edition of Stories From the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, and Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie discuss the purpose of the travel …

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