Lead. Learn. Change.

Show Notes

3:10 – the value of questions

3:20 – the portability of questions

3:40 – questions bring people together (questions can lead to community)

4:10 – ask yourself, “What’s one question I want to carry into the next twelve months?”

5:35 – does everyone have a story to tell?

6:35 – you have a story and there are many ways to convey it

7:30 – writing is a way of trying on ideas

8:35 – “Do I consider myself to be a teacher?”

9:30 – countless opportunities to learn

10:25 – some of the most profound learning occurs when teaching and learning (and those roles) are blurred

11:05 – from a small diary, to journaling, to blogs, to personal essays

12:25 – the definition of “published”

13:35 – “Am I a writer? Am I an author?”

14:10 – writing is a continual act of self-authorization

14:55 – Writing and its parallel to the question, “Are you a runner?” 

16:40 – two options to get started on your writing journey

16:55 – another use for junk mail

17:55 – write with another person

18:40 – noticing the impulse to write

19:40 – ten minutes a day fits into real life

20:40 – accompaniment - someone walking alongside us, and vice-versa

21:35 – “None of us should be left alone with our bad writing.”

24:35 – reaching for goals in the great outdoors - pushing the limits

25:05 – Brainstorm Road – a structure to accomplish a Dream Project

26:40 – not necessarily (or only) becoming a writer, but becoming the kind of person who can write a book

27:45 – stories and questions, plus seeing the individual, are part of being a great teacher

28:20 – an art teacher who painted the cast on my arm

29:45 – my dad leading me through questions and stories

30:00 – Tommy and Teresa Turtle

31:20 – tremendous respect for teachers – thank you

32:00 – if you feel compelled to write, you can do it

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Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

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SHOW NOTES

2:30 – teachers are bridge builders

2:55 – a passion for building connections and helping others realize their potential

3:40 – overwhelming appreciation for men and women in the U.S. military

5:50 – being better tomorrow than you are today

6:10 – focus most on what you need to do well, show up the next day, and improve

7:00 – chorus director Janice Folsom was an inspiration

8:10 – the capacity to command a room, getting a team to work toward a common goal

8:35 – painting a picture of goals and transfers to the real world, and why that’s important

9:10 – building opportunities for students to engage in Georgia’s booming creative industry sector

9:50 – shift from a traditional choral background to focusing more on creation

10:25 – learning how to build relationships and partnerships, and using those skills in the classroom

11:20 – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Georgia’s teachers

11:40 – great experiences to connect with a wide representation of various sectors

12:35 – Gen Z – philanthropic intentions and a desire to be social media influencers

13:35 – if you want to be an influencer, be a teacher!

14:15 – there are elements of being a teacher that are difficult and you can make a huge difference

15:15 – Top Ten Back to School Tips project – collaborating with other Teacher of the Year candidates

15:40 – I am an ambassador, not the best teacher in the state or even in my school – this is a chance to elevate the profession

16:20 – a diverse range of best practices is a great way to honor others’ voices

17:00 – from a focus on teaching academic standards to an application of learning

17:30 – learning what the pivotal knowledge and skill sets are in different careers

19:30 – Trilith Studios (Marvel films+) leading to an idea for students to create new and original content, help them become entrepreneurs, etc.

20:15 – students creating music and more – help from Tiffany I. M. Jones (then in an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra outreach role)

21:10 – forming an entertainment label – Hall Pass Entertainment and opening the door to students’ interests – students naming the label, creating art work, forming teams and committees

22:15 – middle school students releasing music albums, posting to a YouTube channel, and starting a podcast

23:00 – former middle school students now in high school are returning to Rising Starr Middle School to assist with the current work students are undertaking

23:45 – even once a semester, make sure that students are engaged in at least one project that is strongly connected to career roles

24:00 – share the stories of success and the great work students are doing

26:55 – AI (artificial intelligence) – stifling or enabling and accelerating creativity?

27:30 – first use of a floppy disk and an iPod – life-changing moments

28:15 – despite capabilities, there are things that AI doesn’t do very well

29:45 – the future of work may bend toward jobs centered around creativity

31:40 – which is more important, teaching or learning?

32:30 – retired teachers, your job isn’t yet done

32:55 – Teacher:Student impact ratio is huge

33:10 – Who did you inspire?

33:30 – it’s often the small moments that make the biggest impact

33:40 – teacher Teddye Martin knew I needed a place to belong and connect

34:30 – Ms. Martin instilled the love of education

34:55 – a teacher’s superpower is building connections, and we change the future when we help students see their potential

35:50 – first thoughts when announced as Teacher of the Year

36:20 – students, parents, colleagues, community partners can teach us as well, and help us look at things in a different way

36:55 – gratitude for so many people who helped me along the way and who have made possible this opportunity to serve as an ambassador

Email: Christy.Todd@doe.k12.ga.us
Facebook:GATeacher
X: @2024GaTOTY 

Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet flight story

Georgia Teacher of the Year webpage

Georgia Teacher of the Year events request

Christy Todd 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year press release

Rising Starr Middle School, Fayette County Georgia

Trilith Studios

Georgia Lawyers for the Arts

Hall Pass Entertainment

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Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

SHOW NOTES

0:55 - Contextual introduction for this episode’s unique features

3:20 – Sample DJ clips

4:15 – Guest introduction

5:05 – Cancer, voice change, a long stint behind the high school football stadium game night microphone

6:00 – Rick starts his three-decades of announcing Friday night home games

7:55 – Son Rowdy follows Dad Rick at the football field

8:45 – Family members want to hear the players’ names

10:30 – Daughter Grace, a performance from the (very) early years

12:00 – David (Reynolds) stands in for Brad Pitt

13:25 – Wife Margaret makes a huge difference in the community

15:55 – The story behind Be Nice to Grace Day

21:05 – Jeanne Burr (and Walter Hooper) as a catalyst for Rick on the air for the first time (at age 17)

24:45 – Listening to Chicago’s AM station WLS

27:00 – John Records Landecker

30:00 – A lesson learned about making others feel important

32:24 – Interviewing Garth Brooks

33:40 – The first time cancer rears its head

39:30 – Focused radiation, bolted to the table, and a special mask

43:10 – Jimmy Buffet embedded in a family tradition

44:40 – Cancer reappears – in a new location

46:00 – Friend Amy’s powerful question

46:40 – God’s gameplan for Rick

49:45 – Lydia, a face from the past, and a new connection for the future

52:35 – High school reunion delays

54:10 – Living in a small town, great friends, great community

58:00 – Sharing one’s story to give others hope

59:40 – A lesson Rick wants us to hear

1:04:40 – One of many similar stories of good fortune – Running out of gas on I-75 North

1:07:00 – A mini-facelift’s role in the past twenty years of Rick’s life

1:07:50 – The most recent doctor’s visit and current prognosis

1:09:40 – The unexpected result of Rick losing his voice

LINKS:

Instagram: @therickontheradio

John Records Landecker

Emory Proton Center

Rowdy Zeisig, the new Dalton High School football announcer

Jeanne Burr

Dunaway Drug Store

Beaulieu’s beginning

Jimmy Buffet’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

2:50 – words (including jackalope) and an older book

4:30 – everyone “owns their own channel” now

4:50 – you don’t have to wait for permission

5:30 – teaching experience

5:45 – difference between learning and education

5:55 – connection between autodidacticism and conditions for learning

6:10 – a good day is when…

6:40 – Mr. Jon Guillaume decided to change my life

7:00 – not an accident that the arc of one’s life can be redefined because of a teacher

7:40 – helping others become who they want to be is a calling

8:40 – why the first U.S. teachers’ college was called the Normal School

9:00 – teaching to the test correlates with restrictions

9:20 – options, decisions, and choices are still available

9:40 – little things, repeated - with a goal - add up to big things

10:05 – persistence is always generous

10:20 – Beth Rudd, a great teacher with tremendous impact

11:15 – teachers are not given nearly enough recognition

12:20 – respect for public school educators

12:40 – learning creates positive tension

13:20 – useful incompetence is a tool for learning

15:00 – word choices are a symptom of how our brains work

15:35 – Will this be on the test?

15:45 – curiosity is the Why, not the What

18:00 – Song of Significance

18:15 – dignity and respect

18:45 – spectator or participant?

19:05 – questions to ask that lead to improvement

19:45 – redefining creative work

20:45 – the standard solution is not the creative one

21:40 – The Art of Possibility

22:10 – when I turn 84…

22:45 – Where is the community orchestra in your life?

23:00 – What supports your achievements?

23:35 – generosity is not synonymous with free

24:30 – raising the quality and making a difference are generous behaviors

25:00 – there are many kinds of learning

25:25 – sharing one’s thinking about what is being noticed

26:15 – writing for one’s readers and for those with whom those readers will share the writing

27:15 – attitude is a skill

28:15 – the real skills of honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, loyalty

29:05 – The Carbon Almanac and Michel Porro

29:40 – owning a camera, taking a photo, and properly using pictures with intent

30:20 – Alt text

31:30 – Seth’s mom

32:30 – generosity plus initiative equals possibility

33:00 – Sotheby’s event – imperfect but amazing

35:00 – learning from others while working together

35:35 – no such thing as closing thoughts

35:45 – the best way to pay it forward

37:25 – end

Links and credits:

Cover Photo of Seth – Darius Bahsar and Archangel

The Song of Significance 

The Art of Possibility

The Boston Philharmonic

Seth’s blog

Lead. Learn. Change.  the book

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

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Be ready to go

Traffic Lights and Bumper Stickers

A glance in the rearview mirror is not the best compass.

The Sankofa Bird

Reflections and Call to Action

Filters

PAGE Break – Members Matter

Sankofa - Berea College link

Lead. Learn. Change.  the book

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

SHOW NOTES:

3:00 – deciding to be a teacher when in middle school

4:10 – as a teenage dad, deciding to be a good father

6:00 – your support system is your true family

6:40 – fairness, love, respect – Hightower family and blood family

7:50 – homeless, couch surfing, and fourteen schools

8:20 – road to success is very hard

8:35 – choices, decisions, and consequences – life!

9:45 – June 2, 2017 – everything changes

10:45 – delivering newspapers for the AJC, seven days a week, eleven years

11:40 – Be More! – be a teacher

12:45 – managing priorities – keep the main thing the main thing 

13:25 – if you want to gain, you have to take some things away

14:40 – if you bring work home, home can become work

16:30 – doing something for myself, for the first time

17:00 – this is meant for me because it’s happening to me

17:30 – I never thought I would be on anyone’s podcast

17:50 – meet your blessing halfway

19:40 – Mr. Ron Kitchens

20:20 – students, technology, and physical activity

21:45 – favorite sports

23:15 – involving all students in physical education – opportunities to learn and lead

24:45 – stamina – custodian and PE teacher

25:30 – communicating with students- providing guidance and encouragement

26:15 – anything you set your mind to, you can do it

26:25 – if you want good, you can have good

26:45 – minimal surprises, but with kindergarten…

27:45 – seeing growth and development of students

28:30- teaching or learning, which is most important?

29:10 – great teachers listen and learn

29:50 – other teachers – Ms. Stanford, Ms. Sherwood, Ms. Ware, Ms. Peeples, Ms. Dumars, Ms. Wilson

31:20 – if you want something, go after it

32:00 – thanks for listening to my story

Links:

DeKalb County Schools

Hightower Elementary

Briar Vista Elementary

Indian Creek Elementary

GSU PETE (Physical Education Teacher Education) department

Good Morning America – ABC news

Steve on Watch (show, Steve Harvey)

Story by Reese Waters

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

SHOW NOTES:

NOTE: Episode 47 will be followed by a guest episode, Tylan Bailey, who made a career move from school custodian to . . . teacher. You won’t want to miss it.

Thereafter, guest, book, guest, book, guest… will serve as the pattern for our epidsodes until the book selections are completed.

Today’ s episode includes:

Lead purposeful change

Where are We Now? Where are You?

Change the Story!

We learn best from others, and PAGE has learned more from teachers than from any other source.

What has truly changed as a result or your learning, your leadership, and your work?

Work on relationships

The Narnia Principle

Success is linked to beliefs, imagination, relationships, and focus.

PAGE Break – Shared commitment

All educators deserve access to quality learning experiences.

Words to Live By (Mark Cuban, Albert Einstein, Constance Baker Motley, Allene Magill)

Lead. Learn. Change.  the book

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Measuring What We Do in Schools: How to Know if What We are Doing is Making a Difference, by Victoria Berhnardt

Learning Forward’s standards for professional learning

SHOW NOTES:

Set your direction

Which Gear?

Improvement isn’t instantaneous, but movement toward it is manifested in individual moments

Begin with those you serve

Who’s on First?

PAGE Break – CCRPI 

Don’t dwell solely on answers. Spend time getting the questions right.

Lead. Learn. Change.  the book

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Working on the Work: an Action Plan for Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents by Phillip Schlechty

Why Johnny Can’t Read: And What You Can Do About It, by Rudolph Flesch

Why Johnny Still Can’t Read: A New Look at the Scandal of Our Schools, by Rudolph Flesch

Georgia Department of Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Accountability

Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 19 to 41. 

Book Selection installments and Guest episode pattern

Acknowledgement correction

Foreword or Forward?

This is my favorite book…

How to use this book

Your work cannot thrive in isolation

Make a difference

If a complainer whines in the woods

Great teachers impact lives

Transformation might be a synonym for learning

All of us can learn from all of us

You are creating your legacy

Your questions might be more insightful than your answers

Set your direction

Lead. Learn. Change.  the book

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

SHOW NOTES

2:30 – second-career educator and an effective, thoughtful, and creative teacher

3:30 – every never you utter in life becomes your roadmap

3:45 – I will never be a teacher. I hate school

4:00 – perhaps not the greatest horse rider but a great teacher of horse riding

5:00 – going back to school to become a teacher

5:15 – David as Amy’s first assistant principal

5:30 – engage and intrigue students

5:45 – first experiences in higher ed

6:10 – tech ed in the private sector

6:50 – coordinator of field placement – working with student teachers

7:05 – HOW to teach is the overarching theme and key component of the teaching and learning process

8:15 – Amy gave names to the PCs in her classroom

9:20 – don’t use technology gratuitously – have a rationale 

10:05 – technology can enhance collaboration

10:30 – ask, “How will technology enhance learning?”

10:45 – Answer Garden, word clouds, discussions and connections between what surfaces via tech and human interaction and “wondering”

12:55 – you must establish structure, boundaries, and routines

13:05 – you must get to know your kids (your students, your learners)

13:35 – respectful dialogue is a precursor to learning

14:15 – what is a professional boundary?

15:05 – norms AND non-negotiables

16:00 – David’s interaction with students In School Suspension 

17:50 – breaking convention for learner benefit

18:15 – am I enjoying what I am doing right now?

18:45 – if you are not connecting with your students, figure out why and work on adjusting what needs to change

19:35 – the "endless bulletin board”

19:55 – Think Tank and the Issue Fish

21:10 – an idea, borne out of panic

21:45 – be willing to dive in and try something – if it doesn’t work, try something else

22:00 – student work as an opportunity for affirmation

23:45 – what teacher-leadership looks like 

24:20 – be a leader with those you lead

25:00 – intentional boundaries – individual and contextual, but consistent

25:15 – don’t take yourself too seriously – don’t feel sorry for your own failures

26:05 – an orchid named Spike

27:00 – everything good I learned about education, I learned in the barn

27:30 – first horse at age eight, competition, and lessons about good riding

27:45 – listening, waiting, life is not all about me

29:30 – grateful for the experiences I have had

30:05 – teaching or learning – which is more important?

30:15 – if we stop learning, we’ve given up

31:00 – find what happened good today

31:35 – learning and courage drive change 

31:50 – be brave enough to learn something new or that’s different from what you expect

32:25 – I’ve had an amazing life (and I did want to serve in the military), but I really wouldn’t change anything

33:45 – why teach? To help people discover who they are, to facilitate a deeper level of understanding

34:45 – not to tell them what to think, but to teach students about their potential as thinkers

35:15 – working with professors on and retrieval practice and backward planning – adding pedagogy skill sets (the teaching craft) to content expertise

36:20 – an opportunity to positively impact future teachers

37:00 – I would not be the person I am today without my father (whose undergone an incredible transformation in his life), and Dr. Beverly Armento at Georgia State University (a mentor and amazing educator)

Links and other show details:

Amy's email

Flagler College

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Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

5:05 – the meaning of engagement, with an emphasis on relationships

6:30 – engagement, challenge, reflection, and learning

7:35 – initial awareness of the concept of working on the work

8:25 – theory, practical application, and context for a student-centric approach

9:40 – a book is borne out of a passion for teaching

10:55 – sharing content on the internet is easy but taking it to the next level takes effort

12:35 – what it means to be a teacher leader

13:10 – leadership cultivates an environment that models for learners how to maximize learning’s benefits

14:25 – technology increases connections and provides a platform for interaction with many others

15:10 – it’s important to convey to students the value of what they are learning

16:10 – learning world languages can have an impact beyond the classroom

16:45 – literacy’s broad significance

17:55 – colonialism’s intersection with language and identities

18:30 – “Who are we?” and “Where do we come from?” are sometimes answered inside a study of world languages

20:30 – design qualities – the most important ones are those that appeal to the learners and draw them into the work

21:20 – novelty and variety – a great idea, when properly leveraged

24:20 – young people, to be successful, need to understand that their voices matter

25:25 – students need to realize the consequences and impacts of their decisions

26:45 – teachers need to be intentional about creating a classroom where every student is heard and valued

27:50 – ensuring that student talents and interests have a platform in the classroom

30:00 – the organization of the book is intended to provide a spectrum of support from Why? to What can I do tomorrow? And 

30:45 – Mr. Bob Pollock, Lakeside High School, DeKalb County Schools, Georgia – storytelling as a teaching tool

32:30 – the importance of the backstory and highlighting connections that are sometimes missing in some educational materials

33:20 – the call to action – make sure that student voice and student empowerment are part of each student’s school experience

35:00 – read the book, use the book, one bite at a time, and it will make a difference in your teaching

Megan’s website   

Designing the Modern World Language Classroom: How to Guide Students to Proficiency

The Schlechty Center

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators  

David’s LinkedIn page

SHOW NOTES

3:40 – learning contains all of human potential

4:20 – learning can occur at any age

4:50 – little fulfillment correlates with little learning

5:05 – Carol Dweck - growth mindset vs. fixed mindset

6:20 – Mrs. Ramsay’s influence

6:55 – one of the benefits of going to school

7:45 – Mrs. Ramsay’s caring approach

8:05 – family response to Robbie’s first school report

8:35 – Robbie’s creative future assessed

9:40 – carrying the wrong story around for many years

10:35 – Mrs. Ramsay’s assessment corrected

11:15 – our memories aren’t very accurate

13:00 – the relationship between coaching and change

14:00 – commitment to a coaching process

15:00 – how coaching changes the world

15:45 – coaching’s connection to teaching

16:40 – coaching’s connection to leadership

17:15 – coaching’s connection to learning (curiosity)

17:50 – listen to learn

19:05 – does learning drive change or does change drive learning?

19:50 – individual learning leads to change in the world

20:55 – Ingrid Goff-Maidoff poem

22:30 – coaching is a creative endeavor

22:55 – creativity is creating a change

24:45 –what is one’s most meaningful pursuit?

26:00 – coaches want to see the impact of their work

26:45 – impeccable commitments

27:50 – when you can’t keep your word, honor your word

30:25 – maybe create a twelve-minute podcast

31:00 – everything starts with a decision

32:00 – changing careers, securing the support of a coach, and address obstacles

33:00 – create accountability - make a significant commitment

34:30 – sometimes what you are resisting is what you should be doing

35:15 – how the number twelve became a pivotal piece of the 12-minute method

37:45 – what makes a great teacher great?

38:20 – The Inner Game of Tennis

39:20 – we’re naturally inclined to learn

40:15 – creating a space where students want to be

40:30 – the best teachers taught more than subject area content - they taught about life

41:30 – another twist on BLT

43:00 – more books on the way

45:00 – a project around honor

48:15 – inspiration is all around us

50:00 – confidence comes after you do something, not before

50:30 – small actions can add up to a meaningful body of work

51:05 – share your work

www.robbieswale.com

robbie@robbieswale.com
How to Start When You're Stuck: Practical inspiration to get your idea off the ground
How to Keep Going When You Want to Give Up: Practical inspiration to help you create good habits and stay focused – even when it’s hard

Mailing list for updates on Robbie’s coaching and writing 

The Coach's Journey podcast       

David Gemmell’s work – referenced by Robbie       

Ingrid Goff-Maidoff – God Spoke Today in Flowers and other poems

The Inner Game of Tennis (Timothy Gallwey)     

Conscious Business (Fred Kofman)  

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

SHOW NOTES

Dedication page
Table of Contents samples
Preface
Acknowledgments
One (quote)
One (Dr. Magill)

Lead. Learn. Change.  the book

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

SHOW NOTES

4:35 – 35th wedding anniversary

5:25 – key qualities to a strong and meaningful relationship

6:00 – team approach

6:45 – facing unexpected fears, head on, one day at a time

7:25 – discovering inner strength

7:55 – Olivia, the amazing daughter and sister

9:05 – Special Love, Inc., Tom and Sheila Baker

9:35 ­– BRASS Camp

11:10 – Ryan, first cancer diagnosis at two years old

11:35 – ordinary family with an extraordinary circumstance

11:50 – leukemia meets it match with Ryan’s grit

15:00 ­– choosing hope is choosing life

15:15 – Make-a-Wish trips

16:15 – leading through advocacy

17:05 – management is key

17:45 – gratitude for such remarkable support – it kept us going, it keeps us going

19:25 – Camp Fantastic (Special Love, Inc.)

20:15 – no one wants to join the club of parents of children with cancer

21:00 – adult skills learned as a child through trial and error

23:30 – rhythm of life, impact on traditions, a roller coaster of life

24:35 – bringing home a puppy in the midst of the challenges

25:45 – ready to go to the hospital on a moment’s notice

27:10 – selecting quotations that capture the essence of one’s thoughts and intended message

29:05 – meeting Ryan’s bone marrow donor, Scott Harris

31:05 – consider joining the bone marrow registry

32:00 – graft versus host disease can be deadly

32:40 – Sharon and Lee Johnson, the ultimate role models and friends

35:15 – manufacturing sunshine

36:00 – Ryan’s loud pants

37:05 – writing a second book (Joyride Journeys)

38:30 – naming our cars and upcoming cross-country driving trip

39:20 – post-traumatic growth and gains

40:05 – how do we channel our loss?

41:40 – advocate for yourself

Focused Fight book

Ryan’s speech

Camp Fantastic

Bone Marrow Registry 

Terri’s website

Post-Traumatic Growth article

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators  

David’s LinkedIn page

May 31, 2019 - Episode 1

May 31, 2022- Episode 39

Changes

Constants

Learning

Public school students

Public school teachers

What can and will you do?

The unknown inside the known

Make a difference

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators:  www.pageinc.org

David’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-reynolds-5a5b0a36/

Grad numbers 2019 - https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2020/66-point-2-percent-of-2019-high-school-graduates-enrolled-in-college-in-october-2019.htm

Grad numbers 2020 - https://www.thinkimpact.com/high-school-statistics/

Grad numbers 2021 - https://www.thinkimpact.com/high-school-graduates-that-go-to-college/

Number of students in U.S. public schools - https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=372

US population - https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/us-population/

SHOW NOTES

Joy Robinson (1:40)

Dale Rogers (2:30)

Felicia Mayfield (3:10)

George Wurtzel (4:05)

Maria Xenidou (4:55)

Howard Malitz (8:05)

Lana Camiel (9:00)

Ivana Isailovic (9:25)

John Tanner (10:20)

Joy Robinson - We need more Joy in teaching!

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/joy-robinson-we-need-more-joy-in-teaching

Dale Rogers - School, Industry, School - Always a Teacher

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/dale-rogers-school-industry-school-always-a-teacher

Felicia Mayfield - A Class Act: Lessons For All of Us

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/felicia-mayfield-a-class-act-lessons-for-all-of-us

George Wurtzel - Woodworker, Teacher, Athlete, Visionary

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/george-wurtzel-woodworker-teacher-athlete-visionary

Maria Xenidou - Share Now. Teach Now.

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/maria-xenidou-share-now-teach-now

Howard Malitz – What kind of chemistry? A former scientist answers this question.

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/what-kind-of-chemistry-a-former-scientist-answers-this-question-howard-malitz

Dr. Lana Camiel - Rx for Health, Living, and Learning

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/lana-camiel-rx-for-health-living-and-learning

Ivana Isailovic - Minimizing Bias, Acknowledging Diversity, and Fostering Empathy

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/ivana-isailovic-minimizing-bias-acknowledging-diversity-and-fostering-empathy

John Tanner -  Accountability is About the Future

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/john-tanner-accountability-is-about-the-future

Episode 34 - Many Voices, One Message: Teachers Matter (Teacher Appreciation 2021 episode)

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/many-voices-one-message-teachers-matter

Episode 7 - H.O.M.E. - Host On Mic Episode -  Teachers Matter (a 2019 teacher appreciation episode but not released during the official week of recognition)

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/highlights-from-the-insights-lessons-learned-host-on-mic-episode-1

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators:  www.pageinc.org

David’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-reynolds-5a5b0a36/

SHOW NOTES

(2:30) Biscuits vs. bread pudding

(3:00) Bio 

(4:25) George reminds the audience that he is blind

(5:10) Writing desk project

(5:30) Ten years and now ready to bring the idea to fruition

(7:30) Finding the right desk for the project

(9:30) The dream – collaborating with 100+ blind and deaf-blind craftsmen

(10:00) Donation to a fund established by Helen Keller

(11:25) Residential school for the blind – 200 miles from home

(12:00) Skills, talents and abilities are based on who you are, not on your blindness

(14:00) Being asked to never tune a piano again

(16:00) Losing your vision doesn’t’ mean you’ve lost your knowledge, expertise, and wisdom

(16:40) Teaching artisanship vs. teaching “how to be blind”

(17:15) Using industrial arts as a tool to teach confidence

(18:30) Rebuilding confidence

(19:00) Only accept advice from people who are invested in the advice they are giving

(19:45) Courteous audience members trying to get George’s attention

(20:20) Highland Hardware, a scorp, a recommendation, and an unexpected encounter

(22:15) “Meet the Masters” video series – honored to be a featured guest

(22:45) Prediction from the 1970’s comes true – featured in Fine Woodworking magazine

(23:30) The resilience of young people

(23:55) Blind students and experiments on the school ship – totally capable

(25:00)  Fish species identification

(26:45)  Plankton identification, shell identification and a blind experts on shells

(27:30)  Sometimes we think something is difficult and that turns out not to be true

(28:30)  Using one’s senses to identify wood, including a lesser known method or two

(31:20)  Maple vs. birch, with a nod to black walnut

(33:30)  Safety issues when operating machinery – learning is the key

(35:00)  The table saw blade is not the issue, it’s your hand movements

(36:30)  How to avoid a sudden reaction to “wood failure” – again, learning and experience are key

(39:30)  Moms have great “blindness skills” – being aware of your environment

(40:45)  Great teachers assess learner skills and talents and adjust teaching methods to match student learning

(43:35)  Musicians’ talents translating to woodworking skills

(45:15)  Building Stevie Wonder’s coffee table

(46:15)  Cabinet building school wouldn’t let blind students enroll

(46:30)  Never said “I don’t know how.” Instead, “I can do that.” And then go learn.

(47:30)  Former students - Emilie Gossiaux – a serious artist who stretched George’s teaching skills.

(49:15)  Making the shift from drawing to sculpture (to express ideas)

(51:10)  If you are active in the world, you learn every day

(51:30)  If I know how to do something and you want to learn how, I will teach you

(51:45)  Every person I’ve ever taught to carve wood has ended up a better carver than I am

(52:25) Two ways of looking at how things are put together in the world – reductive vs. cumulative

(54:00)  From skiing for fun to the Paralympic Games to world travel

(55:30)  Sticking with it – finishing in the last spots in a race, but many others dropped out

(58:30)  Persistence, longevity, effort, and adapting to change.

(59:15)  If you are static in your thought processes you will not go very far

(1:01:00)  Cutting a pencil line in half on a bandsaw

(1:02:00)  Mr. Rosnowski – Georges’ idol and role model – a great teacher

(1:03:00)  Find a mentor and spend time with them

(1:03:30) One thousand and one hundred attempts at composite skis that outperform wooden skis

(1:04:30)  Final thoughts: write a book? I’ve done a lot of cool things in my life

(1:05:00)  My picture of success

(1:05:45)  If you want help with woodworking, let me know and I will help you

EPISODE-SPECIFIC LINKS

George Wurtzels’ website - www.gmwurtzel.com

Helen Keller Foundation - https://helenkellerfoundation.org

Subaru TV ad (30 second version) - https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dwTL/subaru-outback-see-the-world

Highland Woodworking, episode #44, “Meet the Masters series”- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTZdzPqjHUM

Former student – blind entrepreneur Jason "JJ" Meddaugh - runs a technology access company (for the blind) atguys.com

Former student - artist Emilie Gossiaux <http://www.emiliegossiaux.com/> - struck by a truck while cycling and lost her vision as a result of that collision

Former student - Dr. Josh Miele – read his story here - https://www.rd.com/article/joshua-miele-inspiration-from-an-unthinkable-crime/, and here https://forward.com/news/476159/joshua-miele-went-blind-at-4-now-hes-a-macarthur-genius/

Can You See How I See? Documentary PREVIEW - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeqgeRJnOO8

George’s friend Jeff Thompson – blind podcaster – www.blindabilities.com

Woodworking for the blind – www.ww4b.org and https://www.facebook.com/ww4b.org

Be My Eyes - https://www.bemyeyes.com

Greenville Woodworkers Guild - https://www.greenvillewoodworkers.com

Recurring Links

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators:  www.pageinc.org

David’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-reynolds-5a5b0a36/

Instagram -  lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES

John’s background via audio clips and an intro (0:55)

The connection between mountain climbing and public speaking (3:55)

The origin of interest in mountain climbing – scouting (4:55)

The beginning of John’s writing (6:10)

Goal setting, choose your summit, go! (6:40)

Feedback from readers (7:00)

My purpose in life (7:15)

Why is kindness mentioned first in the title? (8:20)

There’s always more strength (8:40)

Lessons from the mountain (10:20)

Greatest obstacle as a writer (11:25)

An accomplishment when working with young people (12:20)

A significant surprise on the journey (13:45)

Turning back (15:00)

Identifying one’s battle crew (16:05)

Failure and current circumstances are not the end (16:35)

Stepping up (17:15)

Warrior Challenge – the book – call to action (20:00)

The mountains (21:45)

Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, and warring factions (22:00)

Malaria (24:20)

Kindness in the classroom (27:10)

Courage in the classroom (27:55)

Grit in the classroom (28:30)

John’s favorite teacher (29:15)

A final word – a call to action reemphasized (32:00)

Contact information (33:00 and Show Notes)

After the closing music – place of learning (34:10)

John’s contact information and book information:

Twitter at @johnbeede

Instagram at @johnbeede

Online at johnbeede.com

www.WarriorChallengeBook.com

John’s Amazon page

The Warrior Challenge 

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view of Altmünster am Traunsee, Austria, by photographer Simon Matzinger, published on www.unsplash.com

Professional Association of Georgia Educators:  www.pageinc.org

David’s LinkedIn page 

SCAD (3:30) – Savannah College of Art and Design

Introduction to art via one’s environment (4:30)

Art Direction as a career option (5:00)

Deciding to be an artist (6:15)

A fine arts magnet school experience (6:30)

Presenting one’s work at an early age (7:15)

Garrison Middle School and Savannah Arts Academy (7:30)

Painting? (8:00)

Varied interests and art opportunities (8:50)

Access to materials as a factor for the pursuit of art (9:30)

Why keep learning? (11:00)

How is college different from high school? (11:45)

Basketball with no high school team (13:00)

Turning point moments in art (15:45)

Believing in one’s potential, plans, and possibilities (16:15)

A parent’s support (16:45)

COVID’s impact on schooling (18:00)

A high school principal’s generous act (18:30)

An unexpected benefit of the changes resulting from the pandemic (19:15)

Greatest influencers (20:30)

Artists inspiring others (21:00)

José Lucio (21:20)

Julia’s ongoing affection for the worm sticker (22:00)

The beginning of requests for art from friends and family (23:00)

Commissioned work for the Taste of the Junction Festival in Iowa (24:15)

From a shy child to speaking with others about her art (25:15)

Make art, local recognition, meaning, and impact (26:00)

Rafiki (26:45)

Parents’ wedding portrait (27:30)

The lobster’s interview (28:30)

Self-Portraits (29:45) 

A great teacher, Margo Ecke (32:30)

The learning needs to connect to the student and the teacher (34:45)

Julia Roland on Instagram

@j.r.art_

Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts

https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/efg/Pages/default.aspx

Savannah Arts Academy

https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/saa/Pages/default.aspx

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

https://www.scad.edu/

SCAD Atlanta

https://www.scad.edu/locations/atlanta

Margo Ecke

https://www.scad.edu/academics/faculty/margot-ecke

America’s Team

https://www.amteamsport.com/

Jose Lucio

http://www.joselucio.com/ and jose@joselucio.com

Taste of the Junction Festival, West DesMoines, Iowa

https://www.tasteofthejunction.org

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators:  www.pageinc.org

David’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-reynolds-5a5b0a36/

Links and episode descriptions below (for the Lead. Learn. Change. episode where the speaker was a guest of a full-length installment) for each person featured in this Teacher Appreciation Episode:

Information listed in the same order that each guest appeared in today’s episode.

Episode 23- Vamsi Reddy and Akul Munjal - Future Surgeons, Lifetime Learners

Published 5/22/20

Minutes - 35

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/akul-munjal-and-vamsi-reddy-future-surgeons-lifetime-learners

Episode Summary

Medical school is an intense, focused, and sometimes seemingly unrelenting endeavor. However, when the investment of time is viewed through the lens of lasting benefits, and when the chosen specialty intersects with one’s area of high interest, the journey is potentially more fulfilling. And, as with all other learning experiences, teachers matter. Medical students Akul Munjal and Vamsi Reddy share a few of their thoughts about teaching and learning, and they each tell us about their favorite teacher.

Episode 33 - Debbie Reynolds - Diving into Data Privacy with the Data Diva

Published 3/29/21

Minutes - 42

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/debbie-reynolds-diving-into-data-privacy-with-the-data-diva

Episode Summary

Facial recognition, rebooting your computer, your online twin, the GDPR, and FIDO – Debbie Reynolds the Data Diva shares common-sense guidance as well as updates about regulations, algorithmic bias, controlling your data, and many more facets of virtual privacy. Apps copying your clipboard, passwordless access to digital vaults, and how events in World War II led to legislation and robust conversation about privacy as a human right are just a few of the issues that Debbie highlights for listeners. A highly informative episode!

Episode 15 - Maria Xenidou - Share Now. Teach Now.

Published March 5, 2020

Minutes - 42

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/maria-xenidou-share-now-teach-now

Episode Summary

Maria Xenidou, host of the Impact Learning podcast, explores how great teachers expertly balance resources, guidance, coaching, and discovery to create opportunities for students to learn. Maria’s mom created a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning and Maria’s teachers served as leaders and mentors, influencing her thinking to this day. Maria created the Impact Learning Fund and supports that endeavor in a way that truly defines dedication and commitment.

Episode 4 - Howard Malitz – What kind of chemistry? A former scientist answers this question.

Published August 16, 2019

Minutes - 38

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/what-kind-of-chemistry-a-former-scientist-answers-this-question-howard-malitz

Episode Summary

Scientist-turned-teacher Howard Malitz touches on the chemistry that matters most – the chemistry of connections and relationships between people. Howard describes just how fulfilling life can be when leading young people on the path to adulthood and success. And, he shares his thoughts with an honesty and intensity that will really make you think. There are many reasons that people pursue this noble calling, and if you are grappling with a career choice, or know someone who is, this conversation may provide the guidance needed to make this life-changing decision.

Episode 8 - Ivana Isailovic - Minimizing Bias, Acknowledging Diversity, and Fostering Empathy

Published November 1, 2019

Minutes - 35

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/ivana-isailovic-minimizing-bias-acknowledging-diversity-and-fostering-empathy

Episode Summary

In this, the first of two episodes with this guest, Ivana Isailovic, Ph.D., reflects on the path she has taken from Yugoslavia to France to the United States and beyond. Along the way she offers keen insights about how teachers can successfully navigate increasingly diverse classroom learning environments. Ivana’s childhood was a happy and fulfilling one, even as military and civil conflict consumed much of the region where she was born. Her thoughts on education will resonate with anyone interested in what matters most in teaching and learning. Read the Show Notes for more details! 

Episode 9 - Ivana, Part 2 - Students as Customers?

Published November 14, 2019

Minutes - 37

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/ivana-part-2-students-as-customers

Episode Summary

In this, the second of two episodes with this guest, Ivana Isailovic, Ph.D., flips the conversation and temporarily fills the role of host, pushing David’s thinking deeper into the principles that undergird teaching and learning exchanges. Ivana also highlights differences she has observed during her educational experiences in Europe and the United States. Read the Show Notes for more details!

Episode 10 - Mark Garrison - Guilty! Of making a difference. Professional learning that matters.

Published November 30, 2019

Minutes - 66

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/mark-garrison-guilty-of-making-a-difference-professional-learning-that-matters

Episode Summary

Dr. Mark Garrison, of West Texas A&M, founder of NewEdu, and research partner with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, highlights what he has discovered after spending time with some great teachers, administrators and students in Georgia’s public schools. The conversation touches on many topics, including the origins of standardized tests, practical steps policy makers can take–immediately–to support educators, the importance of listening to what teachers have to say, and the value of a new approach to professional learning.

Episode 27 - Joy Robinson - We need more Joy in teaching!

Published 7/2/20

Minutes - 37

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/joy-robinson-we-need-more-joy-in-teaching

Episode Summary

Graduating at the age of sixteen from a high school in a “failing school district,” lifting lessons from the Sankofa bird, and learning from those who taught her and from those she teaches now, Joy Robinson’s passion for building relationships and community shines through in a wonderful way during this insightful and inspiring interview. If you want to catch a glimpse of what great teachers do every day, you owe it to yourself to listen to this high-energy, optimistic and dedicated teacher-leader as she shares her story and her perspective.

Episode 5 - Scott Perry - Meaning, Purpose, Passion, Impact

Published September 6, 2019

Minutes - 31

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/scott-perry-meaning-purpose-passion-impact-URjk_hfE

Episode Summary

Creative on Purpose founder Scott Perry shares his thinking about finding meaning in one's work, and highlights core principles that maximize the impact of one's service to others. Today's guest emphasizes why relationships are vital to the teaching process, and how collaboration is a critical element of change. Author Scott Perry believes that we can all lead from where we are if we truly know "What's now?" and "What's next?"

Episode 2 - Anjelika Riano – Hope and Vision in a New World - Part 1

Published June 18, 2019

Minutes - 31

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/hope-and-vision-in-a-new-world-part-i-anjelika-riano

Episode Summary

From the Soviet Union to Chattanooga, Tennessee, listen to the story of Anjelika's incredible journey from one world to a very different one. Glean valuable insights about what learners truly need to be successful, and rediscover the universality of human resilience.

Episode 3 - Anjelika Riano – Hope and Vision in a New World - Part 2

Published July 17, 2019

Minutes - 26

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/https-soundcloudcom-davidreynolds3560-hope-and-vision-in-a-new-world-part-2-anjelika-riano-s-d6txi-0ZiB6za_

Episode Summary

The final segment of a two-episode interview with educator Anjelika Riano. Anjelika extends her story–one that started in the former Soviet Union and is now playing out in Chattanooga, Tennessee–as she shares with us her vision for newcomers to our United States. Anjelika eloquently emphasizes the tremendous talent that teachers tirelessly leverage on behalf of their students, in the service of learning, and highlights a few examples of the success resulting from such an investment of effort, caring, and compassion.

Episode 1 - Hannah Talley – One Great Teacher’s Insights 

Published May 31, 2019

Minutes - 20

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/one-great-teacher-s-insights-hannah-tal

Episode Summary

Listen in on a phone conversation with Hannah Talley, a mom, wife, veteran public school educator, teacher, media specialist, and a true lifelong learner. Hannah shares her thoughts on what leads to learning–and what stifles it–and addresses the importance of adjusting to changes in technology and shifts in students' needs. She challenges us to embrace new opportunities for learning and to engage in self-reflection in order to maximize learning for ourselves and for others.

Episode 25 - Dale Rogers - School, Industry, School - Always a Teacher

Published 6/12/20

Minutes - 48

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/dale-rogers-school-industry-school-always-a-teacher

Episode Summary

National Board Certified Teacher Dale Rogers, a self-described technology evangelist, and an early adopter of teacher created video tutorials (before YouTube was “a thing”), has always viewed teaching through the lens of the learner. Join the conversation for some educator insights–from a perspective you may not have previously considered.

Episode 6 - Vlada Galan - Success at the Intersection of Leadership, Learning, Change, and Hard Work

Published September 26, 2019

Minutes - 39

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/vlada-galan-success-at-the-intersection-of-leadership-learning-change-and-hard-work

Episode Summary

Political consultant and public school graduate Vlada Galan shares her perspective on working hard, beating the odds, and serving as a catalyst for significant change. The story of Vlada’s world provides a glimpse into the complex array of components that comprise an election campaign and highlights the incredible value of education–and of the great teachers who support learning in highly meaningful ways.

Episode 12 - Felicia Mayfield - A Class Act: Lessons For All of Us

Published January 6, 2020

Minutes - 73

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/felicia-mayfield-a-class-act-lessons-for-all-of-us

Episode Summary

Dr. Felicia Mayfield will inspire you with her wisdom, educate you with her story, and compel you to make a difference with your talents and your time. This educator’s approach to life is deeply embedded in her view of the world, her interactions with others, and her hope for the change that relationships and learning can generate. Join Felicia as she provides insights from the perspective of a self-described “child of civil rights,” reflecting on the day Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated, her childhood growing up in a mission, nearly half of a century as an educator, and as a key figure in actions taken as a result of litigation addressing desegregation. Her faith, convictions, and professionalism have permeated all of her experiences, and her optimism about the noble field of education grows stronger each year. Join our guest as she touches on concepts such as social media, social justice, and social responsibility, mentions the role that historically black colleges have played–and can play–in advocacy for everyone, and discusses the balance between research and practice in the teaching and learning process. Felicia is a master gardener, a keeper of the dream, a mother and grandmother, and a true professional, in every sense of the word. This is an episode you will definitely want to share with others.

Episode 29 - Dr. Hayward Cordy - Choosing to Rise Above

Published 8/14/20

Minutes - 40

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-hayward-cordy-choosing-to-rise-above

Episode Summary

From a house with more than a dozen children, to a schoolhouse with hundreds of students. From sharecropper and stutterer, to serving as superintendent. From abject poverty to accomplished professional, Dr. Hayward Cordy's story will delight you and will inspire you to better your own life and the lives of others. With a heart for the soul of children as his focus, Hayward will lead to you reflect on life's purpose, as well as its promises and dreams.

Episode 23- Vamsi Reddy and Akul Munjal - Future Surgeons, Lifetime Learners

Published 5/22/20

Minutes - 35

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/akul-munjal-and-vamsi-reddy-future-surgeons-lifetime-learners

Episode Summary

Medical school is an intense, focused, and sometimes seemingly unrelenting endeavor. However, when the investment of time is viewed through the lens of lasting benefits, and when the chosen specialty intersects with one’s area of high interest, the journey is potentially more fulfilling. And, as with all other learning experiences, teachers matter. Medical students Akul Munjal and Vamsi Reddy share a few of their thoughts about teaching and learning, and they each tell us about their favorite teacher.

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art for Lead. Learn. Change. is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators:  www.pageinc.org

David’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-reynolds-5a5b0a36/