https://simplecast.com Lead. Learn. Change. Think about the greatest experiences you’ve ever had. What, or who, made them so memorable? What did you lead, learn, or change, and why did it matter? Significant moments in one’s life and career don’t have to be few and far between. Reflect. Observe. Influence. Viewing our accomplishments, our pivots, and our possibilities through a different lens can truly unleash your potential as a leader, a learner, or an agent of change. You have influence. You get to choose how much. If you want to make a real impact, and help others do likewise, then join us as we examine learning, leadership, and change from the perspective of those who truly make a difference, from those who have leveraged their journey in a way that matters. Lead. Learn. Change. Lead. Learn. Change. 2019 - 2029 en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:58:30 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:57:30 +0000 https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com Lead. Learn. Change. https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/f0ff8a4e-35c1-40f1-949d-57a4961e42c0/95be4434-ab3c-45ff-9171-44bb3dd04e8a/3000x3000/Lead_Learn_Change_Podcast_Cover_Art_042919.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com episodic Think about the greatest experiences you’ve ever had. What, or who, made them so memorable? What did you lead, learn, or change, and why did it matter? Significant moments in one’s life and career don’t have to be few and far between. Reflect. Observe. Influence. Viewing our accomplishments, our pivots, and our possibilities through a different lens can truly unleash your potential as a leader, a learner, or an agent of change. You have influence. You get to choose how much. If you want to make a real impact, and help others do likewise, then join us as we examine learning, leadership, and change from the perspective of those who truly make a difference, from those who have leveraged their journey in a way that matters. Lead. Learn. Change. David W. Reynolds false https://feeds.simplecast.com/RwrdXGTK achievement, administrator, administrators, assistant principal, assistant principals, capacity, change, change agent, change agents, change maker, change makers, child, children, compliance, curriculum, direction, education, engagement, engaging, evidence, focus, impact, improvement, influence, innovation, lead, leader, leader of leaders, leaders, leadership, leading, learn, learner, learner benefit, learners, learning, learning organization, parents, principal, principals, principalship, pupil, pupils, results, school, school improvement, standards, student, student benefit, students, systems, teach, teacher, teachers, teaching, testing David W. Reynolds leadlearnchange@icloud.com 413deecb-876c-48fe-981e-6fe319cb6247 Selections from the book: pages 88-103 Look closely - Farmers Market SEEfood

There is no such thing as an “average person.”

Reflections and Call to Action

Words to Live By

PAGE Break – In-house and in the field

Lead. Learn. Change.  the book

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

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]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:58:30 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/selections-from-the-book-pages-88-103-wMzLb2jM Look closely - Farmers Market SEEfood

There is no such thing as an “average person.”

Reflections and Call to Action

Words to Live By

PAGE Break – In-house and in the field

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.

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]]> Selections from the book: pages 88-103 David W. Reynolds 00:25:37 Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 88 to 103. This episode includes Farmer’s Market SEEfood, and a PAGE Break. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals who are pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 88 to 103. This episode includes Farmer’s Market SEEfood, and a PAGE Break. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals who are pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. reflections, learn, teacher, membership, magill, call to action, average, school, seefood, member services, education, change, leader, learning, csr, professional learning, fge, crab, lead, teach, student, msr, page, customers, code of ethics false full 61 c64de7f7-f331-4d3f-807f-894722a9cb65 Daniel Rivera - Artificial Intelligence: Rules, Connections, People 4:45 – two (maybe three) rules for AI prompts

5:15 – Rule 0 – mindset 

5:45 – Rule 1 - be clear and specific

8:05 – don’t be discouraged

8:25 – Rule 2 - have a conversation

10:00 – keep going, don’t settle

10:50 – the Magic School conundrum

14:00 – Khanmigo – one for teachers and one for students

15:15 – Khanmigo will not provide answers – it’s a tutor

16:15 – Microsoft Copilot

16:35 – Coach.microsoft (reading support)

17:45 – Perplexity (powered by Claude and by ChatGPT)

19:15 – to increase the quality of student work, give them an audience

20:35 – students have stories to tell and they just don’t know how

21:00 – music, curiosity, passion, engagement, poetry, content areas

22:00 – ChatGPT is the Coca-Cola of AI

22:30 – there are a lot of AI chatbot options available, and a number are free

23:45 – image, audio, video “categories” of AI

24:30 – exponential vs. additive potential of AI growth

27:05 – machine learning, language comprehension, image recognition

28:00 – Neuralink – a brain interface chip – drive a computer with your mind alone

28:45 – Blindsight – resolution improving and possibly humans with infared vision

30:30 – the connection between and mutual dependence across: \Power the energy sector, AI data and power consumption, national security, and climate concerns

32:25 – data sets (prior knowledge), compute power (processing time or general intelligence + effort), algorithms for training (teaching, formative assessment)

34:40 – how AI entered the most recent presidential election conversation

35:30 – military, environmental, academic, geopolitical, and economic growth concerns are inextricably connected with AI

39:45 – Donald Dowdy, high school band director

40:40 – Bruce Little, Art Education Practicum instructor, Georgia Southern University

42:30 – honor, discipline, respect, the craft of teaching

43:25 – You can’t replace relationships with AI

 

Blindsight

ChatGPT

Claude

Coach (Microsoft - reading support)

Khanmigo (main page)

Khanmigo for parents

Khanmigo for teachers

Magic School

Microsoft Copilot

Neuralink

Perplexity

 

Background image on cover is by Albert Stoynov, on Unsplash. This image replaces the standard cover art by Simon Berger (details in the footer).

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.

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]]> Sun, 2 Nov 2025 01:44:03 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Daniel Rivera) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/daniel-rivera-artificial-intelligence-rules-connections-people-kXfaV770 4:45 – two (maybe three) rules for AI prompts

5:15 – Rule 0 – mindset 

5:45 – Rule 1 - be clear and specific

8:05 – don’t be discouraged

8:25 – Rule 2 - have a conversation

10:00 – keep going, don’t settle

10:50 – the Magic School conundrum

14:00 – Khanmigo – one for teachers and one for students

15:15 – Khanmigo will not provide answers – it’s a tutor

16:15 – Microsoft Copilot

16:35 – Coach.microsoft (reading support)

17:45 – Perplexity (powered by Claude and by ChatGPT)

19:15 – to increase the quality of student work, give them an audience

20:35 – students have stories to tell and they just don’t know how

21:00 – music, curiosity, passion, engagement, poetry, content areas

22:00 – ChatGPT is the Coca-Cola of AI

22:30 – there are a lot of AI chatbot options available, and a number are free

23:45 – image, audio, video “categories” of AI

24:30 – exponential vs. additive potential of AI growth

27:05 – machine learning, language comprehension, image recognition

28:00 – Neuralink – a brain interface chip – drive a computer with your mind alone

28:45 – Blindsight – resolution improving and possibly humans with infared vision

30:30 – the connection between and mutual dependence across: \Power the energy sector, AI data and power consumption, national security, and climate concerns

32:25 – data sets (prior knowledge), compute power (processing time or general intelligence + effort), algorithms for training (teaching, formative assessment)

34:40 – how AI entered the most recent presidential election conversation

35:30 – military, environmental, academic, geopolitical, and economic growth concerns are inextricably connected with AI

39:45 – Donald Dowdy, high school band director

40:40 – Bruce Little, Art Education Practicum instructor, Georgia Southern University

42:30 – honor, discipline, respect, the craft of teaching

43:25 – You can’t replace relationships with AI

 

Blindsight

ChatGPT

Claude

Coach (Microsoft - reading support)

Khanmigo (main page)

Khanmigo for parents

Khanmigo for teachers

Magic School

Microsoft Copilot

Neuralink

Perplexity

 

Background image on cover is by Albert Stoynov, on Unsplash. This image replaces the standard cover art by Simon Berger (details in the footer).

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.

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David’s LinkedIn page

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]]> Daniel Rivera - Artificial Intelligence: Rules, Connections, People Daniel Rivera 00:44:16 In this second conversation with Georgia educator Daniel Rivera, some outstanding guidance is provided for anyone who wants to use Artificial Intelligence, whether they consider themselves an expert or a novice. Some specific AI tools are mentioned, and Daniel offers some interesting perspectives regarding the ways AI is connected to the energy sector, politics, and economic growth. After sharing with us some of the great things AI can do and will do (Neuralink, Blindsight), Daniel ends his remarks with a universal truth about great teachers and the value of relationships, which AI cannot match. In this second conversation with Georgia educator Daniel Rivera, some outstanding guidance is provided for anyone who wants to use Artificial Intelligence, whether they consider themselves an expert or a novice. Some specific AI tools are mentioned, and Daniel offers some interesting perspectives regarding the ways AI is connected to the energy sector, politics, and economic growth. After sharing with us some of the great things AI can do and will do (Neuralink, Blindsight), Daniel ends his remarks with a universal truth about great teachers and the value of relationships, which AI cannot match. nuclear energy, trial and error, infared vision, bruce little, tesla, fossil fuels, fracking, learn, constructivist, teacher, data sets, machine learning, coach, economic growth, scaling, teaching, ai, teachers, learners, georgia southern university, perplexity, intelligence, coca-cola, clarity, school, energy, processing time, education, chatgpt, change, compute barrier, rigor, leader, renewables, donald dowdy, language comprehension, learning, mars, copilot, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, khanmigo, higher order thinking, leaders, magic school, neuralink, power consumption, lead, internet, blindsight, teach, art education, student, menu, leading, student teaching, data centers, band, cold fusion, professionalism, suno, prompts, cloud computing, algorithms, chatbot, image recognition, students, cancer, learner, conversation, climate change, be my eyes, relationships, genie, general intelligence, iq, national security, mindset, gemini, band director, leadership, high school, training false full 59 f973f082-750d-4d5b-a064-21ea5ca9a207 Daniel Rivera - You + AI = Magic 3:25 – AI has the potential to reshape every industry, job, and life

4:30 – the shift from narrow, programmatic control to individual user control

7:00 – a democratized internet with language comprehension

8:00 – the move from menus to genies

10:00 – you can ask AI virtually anything 

10:40 – offsetting the unfortunate reality of the suppression of curiosity

12:00 – Hallucinations, mistakes, guessing, and precision

14:15 – AI iterations are getting better

15:20 – Bias in AI

16:10 – Data matters

16:20 – Notebook LM does not access the web

16:45 – User instructions, or a company’s training, can bias AI

18:15 – Engagement as evidence of curiosity

19:00 – The spectrum of apathy to curiosity

21:55 – Responsible use of AI for formative assessment support 

22:45 – AI used with curiosity is a tremendous mentor, coach, and peer

22:55 – AI used with apathy is a threat to your brain . . . it might “make you dumb”

24:40 – You must be aware that using AI in a bad way is very detrimental – AI is not going to tell you this itself

26:45 – How much work do students do that generates pride and satisfaction that leads them to keep that work? 

28:40 – All hope abandon, all ye who enter here

29:00 – Great teacher Ms. Smith, Statesboro High School

29:50 – We need artists in the classroom – creative, passionate, flexible

31:10 – a mistake to create a fully AI school

31:30 – Is AI a threat to teachers?

31:50 – AI will never replace good teachers

32:10 – Good teachers are curators of learning experiences

32:55 – Decisions about assessment, pacing guides, etc., are not always meant to benefit students

33:10 – What is the value of consistent instruction?

35:50 – Recruitment problem or retention problem?

36:30 – Low-hanging fruit - break down a lesson into manageable parts

37:00 – Low-hanging fruit - be specific with the target audience for what is to be learned

38:00 – Make this old lesson better, I need resources that cost less than one dollar per student

38:45 – Ask AI to use witty banter, match student interest

39:00 – AI will use analogies, metaphors, and more

39:15 – Teachers still do all of the final curation and make all of the decisions

39:20 – Create songs with Suno, an AI tool 

40:20 – “Can AI…?” Assume that the answer is “Yes.”

42:55 – You have a genie. Dream big.

43:10 – Tell AI “how to act”

43:40 – Another AI episode with Daniel Rivera is forthcoming

 

Daniel Rivera

Suno (music creation)

ChatGPT

 

Background image on cover was provided by the guest, Daniel Rivera. This image replaces the standard cover art by Simon Berger (details in the footer).

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.

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]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 22:19:07 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Daniel Rivera, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/daniel-rivera-you-ai-magic-b9YfjxLt 3:25 – AI has the potential to reshape every industry, job, and life

4:30 – the shift from narrow, programmatic control to individual user control

7:00 – a democratized internet with language comprehension

8:00 – the move from menus to genies

10:00 – you can ask AI virtually anything 

10:40 – offsetting the unfortunate reality of the suppression of curiosity

12:00 – Hallucinations, mistakes, guessing, and precision

14:15 – AI iterations are getting better

15:20 – Bias in AI

16:10 – Data matters

16:20 – Notebook LM does not access the web

16:45 – User instructions, or a company’s training, can bias AI

18:15 – Engagement as evidence of curiosity

19:00 – The spectrum of apathy to curiosity

21:55 – Responsible use of AI for formative assessment support 

22:45 – AI used with curiosity is a tremendous mentor, coach, and peer

22:55 – AI used with apathy is a threat to your brain . . . it might “make you dumb”

24:40 – You must be aware that using AI in a bad way is very detrimental – AI is not going to tell you this itself

26:45 – How much work do students do that generates pride and satisfaction that leads them to keep that work? 

28:40 – All hope abandon, all ye who enter here

29:00 – Great teacher Ms. Smith, Statesboro High School

29:50 – We need artists in the classroom – creative, passionate, flexible

31:10 – a mistake to create a fully AI school

31:30 – Is AI a threat to teachers?

31:50 – AI will never replace good teachers

32:10 – Good teachers are curators of learning experiences

32:55 – Decisions about assessment, pacing guides, etc., are not always meant to benefit students

33:10 – What is the value of consistent instruction?

35:50 – Recruitment problem or retention problem?

36:30 – Low-hanging fruit - break down a lesson into manageable parts

37:00 – Low-hanging fruit - be specific with the target audience for what is to be learned

38:00 – Make this old lesson better, I need resources that cost less than one dollar per student

38:45 – Ask AI to use witty banter, match student interest

39:00 – AI will use analogies, metaphors, and more

39:15 – Teachers still do all of the final curation and make all of the decisions

39:20 – Create songs with Suno, an AI tool 

40:20 – “Can AI…?” Assume that the answer is “Yes.”

42:55 – You have a genie. Dream big.

43:10 – Tell AI “how to act”

43:40 – Another AI episode with Daniel Rivera is forthcoming

 

Daniel Rivera

Suno (music creation)

ChatGPT

 

Background image on cover was provided by the guest, Daniel Rivera. This image replaces the standard cover art by Simon Berger (details in the footer).

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> Daniel Rivera - You + AI = Magic Daniel Rivera, David W. Reynolds 00:44:25 Join Daniel Rivera as he sheds light on the rapidly accelerating world of Artificial Intelligence, better known as AI. Can AI help educators in their work? Absolutely! Is AI going to replace good teachers? Absolutely not! Daniel's observations, learning, and experiences combine to provide clear explanations about this technology, helpful analogies to provide context for understanding, and practical suggestions that can be put into practice today. And a great teacher is mentioned as well! Another episode, featuring more conversation with Daniel, will be released soon. Join Daniel Rivera as he sheds light on the rapidly accelerating world of Artificial Intelligence, better known as AI. Can AI help educators in their work? Absolutely! Is AI going to replace good teachers? Absolutely not! Daniel's observations, learning, and experiences combine to provide clear explanations about this technology, helpful analogies to provide context for understanding, and practical suggestions that can be put into practice today. And a great teacher is mentioned as well! Another episode, featuring more conversation with Daniel, will be released soon. educators, hallucinations, accountability, learn, retention, data sets, image generation, ai, teachers, classroom, craft, school, bias, change, infinite examples, google, imprecise memory, differentiation, artificial intelligence, teach, prompts lead, menu, large language models, curiosity, suno, page, llm, genie, artistry, training, curator false full 58 14287a0c-d905-40ac-9203-1949148f3c13 Great Teachers Matter Greatly 1:50 – Felicia Mayfield - the noble field of education 

2:45 – George Wurtzel - blindness is not the loss of your knowledge and skill

5:20 – Cassidy Magill Evans - a great teacher...

6:45 – Anjelika Riano - support students and keep them focused on a vision

7:55 – Tylan Bailey - treat others well and make a difference

9:55 – Amy Gropper - challenge students to intrigue them

12:15 – David Reynolds - go against the grain every now and then

14:35 – Christy Todd - persistence, not perfection

15:55 – Vlada Galan - world leaders or educators?

 

In order of appearance, here are links to the full episode for each guest featured in Episode 57 - Great Teachers Matter Greatly.

Episode 12 - Felicia Mayfield

Episode 37 - George Wurtzel

Episode 56 - Cassidy Magill Evans

Episode 2 - Anjelika Riano

Episode 48 - Tylan Bailey

Episode 44 - Amy Gropper

Episode 52 - Christy Todd

Episode 6 - Vlada Galan

Lead. Learn. Change. main podcast page (access to all episodes)

Other Teacher Appreciation Episodes:

2024 – episode 55 – What Great Teachers Do – May 2, 2024 – 15 minutes

Episode Summary

We all have stories about our favorite teachers. Sometimes those memories are about how they led their classes, making everyone feel accepted and valued, and sometimes we recall a humorous moment, or maybe a hat or other accessory that became that teacher's "brand."  More often, however, we look back fondly on how that teacher made us feel, what he or she did to help us learn, or the way their concern and understanding was conveyed to us. If you are a great teacher now, you are also building a storehouse of memories. Thank you.  If you don't serve in a teaching role, you know someone who does, regardless of their job title. Take a moment to share a word of appreciation with that person. Great teachers make a difference. Let them know that you've noticed.

 

2023 – n/a

 

2022 – episode 38 – Great Teachers – Everyone Knows One – May 6, 2022 – 13 minutes

Episode Summary

Released for Teacher Appreciation Week, but pertinent at any time, this episode consists of a brief compilation of comments from Lead. Learn. Change. podcast guests who highlight the importance of teachers and remind us of the impact that great teachers can–and do–have on the lives of those they serve. If you are an educator, listen and be inspired to keep making a difference. Whatever your role, consider taking a few minutes today to contact a current or former teacher and say, “Thank you.”

 

2021 – episode 34 – Many Voices, One Message – Teachers Matter – April 30, 2021 – 15 minutes

Episode Summary

Released for Teacher Appreciation Week, but pertinent at any time, this episode consists of a brief compilation of comments from Lead. Learn. Change. podcast guests who highlight the importance of teachers and remind us of the impact that great teachers can–and do–have on the lives of those they serve. If you are an educator, listen and be inspired to keep making a difference. Whatever your role, consider taking a few minutes today to contact a current or former teacher and say, “Thank you.”

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Cassidy Magill Evans, George Wurtzel, Tylan Bailey, Amy Gropper, Vlada Galan, Christy Todd, Anjelika Riana, Felicia Mayfield) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/great-teachers-matter-greatly-GixeLjmk 1:50 – Felicia Mayfield - the noble field of education 

2:45 – George Wurtzel - blindness is not the loss of your knowledge and skill

5:20 – Cassidy Magill Evans - a great teacher...

6:45 – Anjelika Riano - support students and keep them focused on a vision

7:55 – Tylan Bailey - treat others well and make a difference

9:55 – Amy Gropper - challenge students to intrigue them

12:15 – David Reynolds - go against the grain every now and then

14:35 – Christy Todd - persistence, not perfection

15:55 – Vlada Galan - world leaders or educators?

 

In order of appearance, here are links to the full episode for each guest featured in Episode 57 - Great Teachers Matter Greatly.

Episode 12 - Felicia Mayfield

Episode 37 - George Wurtzel

Episode 56 - Cassidy Magill Evans

Episode 2 - Anjelika Riano

Episode 48 - Tylan Bailey

Episode 44 - Amy Gropper

Episode 52 - Christy Todd

Episode 6 - Vlada Galan

Lead. Learn. Change. main podcast page (access to all episodes)

Other Teacher Appreciation Episodes:

2024 – episode 55 – What Great Teachers Do – May 2, 2024 – 15 minutes

Episode Summary

We all have stories about our favorite teachers. Sometimes those memories are about how they led their classes, making everyone feel accepted and valued, and sometimes we recall a humorous moment, or maybe a hat or other accessory that became that teacher's "brand."  More often, however, we look back fondly on how that teacher made us feel, what he or she did to help us learn, or the way their concern and understanding was conveyed to us. If you are a great teacher now, you are also building a storehouse of memories. Thank you.  If you don't serve in a teaching role, you know someone who does, regardless of their job title. Take a moment to share a word of appreciation with that person. Great teachers make a difference. Let them know that you've noticed.

 

2023 – n/a

 

2022 – episode 38 – Great Teachers – Everyone Knows One – May 6, 2022 – 13 minutes

Episode Summary

Released for Teacher Appreciation Week, but pertinent at any time, this episode consists of a brief compilation of comments from Lead. Learn. Change. podcast guests who highlight the importance of teachers and remind us of the impact that great teachers can–and do–have on the lives of those they serve. If you are an educator, listen and be inspired to keep making a difference. Whatever your role, consider taking a few minutes today to contact a current or former teacher and say, “Thank you.”

 

2021 – episode 34 – Many Voices, One Message – Teachers Matter – April 30, 2021 – 15 minutes

Episode Summary

Released for Teacher Appreciation Week, but pertinent at any time, this episode consists of a brief compilation of comments from Lead. Learn. Change. podcast guests who highlight the importance of teachers and remind us of the impact that great teachers can–and do–have on the lives of those they serve. If you are an educator, listen and be inspired to keep making a difference. Whatever your role, consider taking a few minutes today to contact a current or former teacher and say, “Thank you.”

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Great Teachers Matter Greatly Cassidy Magill Evans, George Wurtzel, Tylan Bailey, Amy Gropper, Vlada Galan, Christy Todd, Anjelika Riana, Felicia Mayfield 00:18:35 Great teachers have an impact that is truly immeasurable. A blind person teaching blind students how to use a table saw? A career educator, with a rich history connected to the civil rights era, and with decades of wisdom and experience? A heart transplant patient, a school custodian, and an immigrant, all of whom became teachers? A graduate of public schools who is grateful for teachers’ influence? A second-career educator? A teacher of the year? This episode has it all. Listen to this montage episode and you will have a new appreciation for teachers and what they do. Great teachers have an impact that is truly immeasurable. A blind person teaching blind students how to use a table saw? A career educator, with a rich history connected to the civil rights era, and with decades of wisdom and experience? A heart transplant patient, a school custodian, and an immigrant, all of whom became teachers? A graduate of public schools who is grateful for teachers’ influence? A second-career educator? A teacher of the year? This episode has it all. Listen to this montage episode and you will have a new appreciation for teachers and what they do. persistence, teacher appreciation, passion, volkswagen mechanic, process, cross-country skiing, custodian, learn, teacher, middle school, homeless, physical education, george wurtzel, learner benefit, georgia, educator, system, amy gropper, technology, perspective, teaching, teacher appreciation week, resilience, passionate, tylan bailey, blindness, kindness, motivation, education, democracy, impact, change, selfless, world leaders, felicia mayfield, leader, special education, cognitive needs, subaru tv commercial, p.e., poverty, university, break convention, second career, knowledge, possibility, qualities, belief, wisdom, confidence, in school suspension, basic needs, lead, journey, patience, lifelong learner, coach kitchens, public schools, heart transplant, anjelika riano, caring, engaging, homelessness, relationships, second language learner, woodworker, horses, engagement, georgia state, teacher of the year, global economy, immigrant, mastery, private schools, noble, cassidy magill evans, christy todd, ukraine false full 57 579c34ea-9bf9-42ec-960f-b8e8c3aadc4d Cassidy Magill Evans - New Heart, New Start SHOW NOTES

 

2:25 – heart transplant at age 29, no previous cardiac issues

3:00 – post-partum cardiomyopathy

3:30 – placed on a Life Vest and a low ejection fraction

4:30 – a 49-day stay in the hospital

5:15 – the fear of leaving one’s children behind, without a mom

6:15 – emergency room, to a two-week stay, to “we’ve done all we can for you”

7:00 – options and prognosis regarding Cassidy’s heart

8:30 – praying and deciding to move forward with a heart transplant

9:45 – ECMO

10:15 – shifting one’s perspective during and after a heart transplant

11:00 – Cassidy’s mom, cardiomyopathy, and her heart transplant months after Cassidy’s

12:00 – the wait for a heart, and testing for the best match, for improved outcomes

13:00 – antibodies after pregnancy can affect transplant success

14:20 – a ten-hour surgery

14:50 – the new heart needs to wake up

16:00 – the importance of family and a support system

17:30 –Dr. Allene Magill, an influential leader in education, and in Cassidy’s life

19:00 – Cassidy’s decision to change her career path change

21:00 – Shifting plans to find the “sweet spot” for one’s work

22:30 – teaching and learning, equal importance

23:00 – organ donors changes lives and save lives

25:00 – donor family and recipient interaction

25:30 – a donor’s organ can be classified as high-risk

26:00 – How does life change when you have someone else’s heart replace your own?

27:15 – Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Atlanta, Samsky Heart Failure Clinic

28:00 – great teachers…

29:15 – Matt Fox, Becky Reynolds

30:00 – Cassidy’s closing comments

 

LINKS

Cardiomyopathy

ECMO

Ejection Fraction

LifeVestTM - Cleveland Clinic page

LifeVestTM - Zoll page

LVAD

Organ Donation - American Society of Transplantation

Organ Donation - Donate Life

Organ Donation - UNOS

Piedmont Cartersville

Piedmont Atlanta

Samsky Heart Failure Center

Fairmount Elementary School

Red Bud Middle School

Sonoraville High School

 

 

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.

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]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:21:35 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Cassidy Magill, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/cassidy-magill-evans-new-heart-new-start-eiLeoVGu SHOW NOTES

 

2:25 – heart transplant at age 29, no previous cardiac issues

3:00 – post-partum cardiomyopathy

3:30 – placed on a Life Vest and a low ejection fraction

4:30 – a 49-day stay in the hospital

5:15 – the fear of leaving one’s children behind, without a mom

6:15 – emergency room, to a two-week stay, to “we’ve done all we can for you”

7:00 – options and prognosis regarding Cassidy’s heart

8:30 – praying and deciding to move forward with a heart transplant

9:45 – ECMO

10:15 – shifting one’s perspective during and after a heart transplant

11:00 – Cassidy’s mom, cardiomyopathy, and her heart transplant months after Cassidy’s

12:00 – the wait for a heart, and testing for the best match, for improved outcomes

13:00 – antibodies after pregnancy can affect transplant success

14:20 – a ten-hour surgery

14:50 – the new heart needs to wake up

16:00 – the importance of family and a support system

17:30 –Dr. Allene Magill, an influential leader in education, and in Cassidy’s life

19:00 – Cassidy’s decision to change her career path change

21:00 – Shifting plans to find the “sweet spot” for one’s work

22:30 – teaching and learning, equal importance

23:00 – organ donors changes lives and save lives

25:00 – donor family and recipient interaction

25:30 – a donor’s organ can be classified as high-risk

26:00 – How does life change when you have someone else’s heart replace your own?

27:15 – Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Atlanta, Samsky Heart Failure Clinic

28:00 – great teachers…

29:15 – Matt Fox, Becky Reynolds

30:00 – Cassidy’s closing comments

 

LINKS

Cardiomyopathy

ECMO

Ejection Fraction

LifeVestTM - Cleveland Clinic page

LifeVestTM - Zoll page

LVAD

Organ Donation - American Society of Transplantation

Organ Donation - Donate Life

Organ Donation - UNOS

Piedmont Cartersville

Piedmont Atlanta

Samsky Heart Failure Center

Fairmount Elementary School

Red Bud Middle School

Sonoraville High School

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> Cassidy Magill Evans - New Heart, New Start Cassidy Magill, David W. Reynolds 00:31:08 Cassidy Magill Evans shares her story about her organ transplant (at age 29), what goes through one’s mind when life support is looming near, the value of family, the benefits of competent and caring medical professionals, and the impact of her grandmother, the late Allene Magill. Cassidy’s heartfelt commentary about her medical journey is informative and inspiring, including her request for listeners to consider the life-changing effects of organ donation. A great episode to share with others. Cassidy Magill Evans shares her story about her organ transplant (at age 29), what goes through one’s mind when life support is looming near, the value of family, the benefits of competent and caring medical professionals, and the impact of her grandmother, the late Allene Magill. Cassidy’s heartfelt commentary about her medical journey is informative and inspiring, including her request for listeners to consider the life-changing effects of organ donation. A great episode to share with others. cartersville, piedmont hospital, defibrillator, piedmont, gordon county schools, donor, matt fox, lifevest, learn, teacher, nurse, recipient, ast, organ, magill, atlanta, cassidy, patient, teaching, lvad, teachers, learners, school, gayle, samsky heart failure center, education, change, allene magill, piedmont atlanta, leader, becky reynolds, sonoraville high school, ecmo, learning, heart, physician, fairmount elementary school, doctor, wooten, leaders, red bud middle school, lead, unos, teach, transplant, student, leading, hospital, aunt gayle, allene, cardiomyopathy, students, learner, cassidy evans, gayle wooten, piedmont cartersville, donate life, leadership, cassidy magill evans false full 56 3c60d98f-ea4a-4167-91ba-f7e60e9dffb3 What Great Teachers Do Show Notes:

00:15 - Teacher Appreciation Day 2024 

00:25 - eight encore excerpts from seven guests

1:15 - Julia Roland  - college student, art student, artist (segment 1 of 2)

3:00 - Lana Camiel - pharmacist, herbalist, professor, podcaster

4:30 - Mike Shannon - retired U.S. Army officer, current university president

6:25 - Joy Robinson - former teacher, staff member with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators

7:25 - Megan Golden - world language teacher and author

9:00 - John Beede - mountain climber, author, public speaker

11:00 - Kristin Hatcher - writer, runner

12:25 - Julia Roland - segment 2 of 2

14:35 - "Thank you!" to great teachers

 

Links:

Julia Roland episode - An Artist's Audio Self-Portrait (38 minutes)

Lana Camiel episode - Rx for Health, Living, and Learning (45 minutes)

Mike Shannon episode - Grit, Excellence, Leadership . . . Purpose (41 minutes)

Joy Robinson episode - We need more Joy in teaching! (37 minutes)

Megan Golden episode - Learning is THE World Language (38 minutes)

John Beede episode - Keep on Climbing! (36 minutes)

Kristin Hatcher episode - Tell Your Story (34 minutes)

 

Episode 7 - Host on Mic Episode - Teachers Matter (23 minutes)

Episode 16 - In A Moment - Changing the World (4 minutes)

Episode 24 - In A Moment - Thank You! (6 minutes)

Episode 34 - Many Voices, One Message - Teachers Matter (15 minutes)

Episode 38 - Great Teachers - Everyone Knows One! (13 minutes)

 

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Thu, 2 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Mike Shannon, Megan Golden, John Beede, Kristin Hatcher, Julia Roland, Lana Camiel, Joy Robinson) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/what-great-teachers-do-1_sosBQZ Show Notes:

00:15 - Teacher Appreciation Day 2024 

00:25 - eight encore excerpts from seven guests

1:15 - Julia Roland  - college student, art student, artist (segment 1 of 2)

3:00 - Lana Camiel - pharmacist, herbalist, professor, podcaster

4:30 - Mike Shannon - retired U.S. Army officer, current university president

6:25 - Joy Robinson - former teacher, staff member with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators

7:25 - Megan Golden - world language teacher and author

9:00 - John Beede - mountain climber, author, public speaker

11:00 - Kristin Hatcher - writer, runner

12:25 - Julia Roland - segment 2 of 2

14:35 - "Thank you!" to great teachers

 

Links:

Julia Roland episode - An Artist's Audio Self-Portrait (38 minutes)

Lana Camiel episode - Rx for Health, Living, and Learning (45 minutes)

Mike Shannon episode - Grit, Excellence, Leadership . . . Purpose (41 minutes)

Joy Robinson episode - We need more Joy in teaching! (37 minutes)

Megan Golden episode - Learning is THE World Language (38 minutes)

John Beede episode - Keep on Climbing! (36 minutes)

Kristin Hatcher episode - Tell Your Story (34 minutes)

 

Episode 7 - Host on Mic Episode - Teachers Matter (23 minutes)

Episode 16 - In A Moment - Changing the World (4 minutes)

Episode 24 - In A Moment - Thank You! (6 minutes)

Episode 34 - Many Voices, One Message - Teachers Matter (15 minutes)

Episode 38 - Great Teachers - Everyone Knows One! (13 minutes)

 

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> What Great Teachers Do Mike Shannon, Megan Golden, John Beede, Kristin Hatcher, Julia Roland, Lana Camiel, Joy Robinson 00:15:20 We all have stories about our favorite teachers. Sometimes those memories are about how they led their classes, making everyone feel accepted and valued, and sometimes we recall a humorous moment, or maybe a hat or other accessory that became that teacher's "brand." More often, however, we look back fondly on how that teacher made us feel, what he or she did to help us learn, or the way their concern and understanding was conveyed to us. If you are a great teacher now, you are also building a storehouse of memories. Thank you. If you don't serve in a teaching role, you know someone who does, regardless of their job title. Take a moment to share a word of appreciation with that person. Great teachers make a difference. Let them know that you've noticed. We all have stories about our favorite teachers. Sometimes those memories are about how they led their classes, making everyone feel accepted and valued, and sometimes we recall a humorous moment, or maybe a hat or other accessory that became that teacher's "brand." More often, however, we look back fondly on how that teacher made us feel, what he or she did to help us learn, or the way their concern and understanding was conveyed to us. If you are a great teacher now, you are also building a storehouse of memories. Thank you. If you don't serve in a teaching role, you know someone who does, regardless of their job title. Take a moment to share a word of appreciation with that person. Great teachers make a difference. Let them know that you've noticed. america’s team, role model, context, excellence, goals, diary, career changes, lake park elementary, mike shannon, tommy and teresa turtle, dahlonega, community, shannon, the schlechty center, lake park elementary school, aconcagua, savannah college of arts and design, history, herbalist, passion, kristin hatcher kristin hatcher, elbrus, anxiety, herbs, labrador, strategies, decisions, division ii athletics, learn, english, malaria, teacher, cooking, connections, phil schlechty, carstensz, lana, georgia, geography, savannah arts academy, variety, sankofa bird, strategic, colonialism, careers, sankofa, mr. keith jones, teacher-leader, ecke, aau, peer tutoring, novelty and variety, mr. jones, potential, mountains, technology, the adaptation advantage, perspective, blog, teaching, dr. lana camiel, author, professional association of georgia educators, resilience, teachers, focus, learners, mushrooms, questions, grace, airedale terrier, initial failure, lana camiel, protection from adverse consequences, dialogue, denali, warrior challenge, grit, savannah, passionate, school, vinson, julia, kindness, scad atlanta, education, change, leadership foundry, tyrolean traverse, lowndes county schools. lowndes county, big bets, discovery, georgia tech, marta walker, simon sinek, terrier, leader, lieutenants, early childhood, early childhood education, iowa, spanish, jim childress, learning, turtles, kilimanjaro, president, novelty, professor, book, storytelling, university president, 3-d art, professional learning, tutoring, michael shannon, valdosta, mcphs, seven big bets, painting, teacher effectiveness, purpose, new guinea, lowndes, identity, authenticity, schlechty, drawing, leaders, covid, massachusetts college of pharmacy and health sciences, annissa roland, ung, writing, josé lucio, plants, u.s. army, world language, ideas, teachers of tomorrow, warring factions, pharmacy, julia roland, self-awareness, brainstorm road, published, pharmacist, story, university of north georgia, goal setting, division ii, boston, journal, choice, lead, boston massachusetts, adult learning, teach, earthquake, student, parenting, leading, plantloveradio podcast, margo ecke, medicinal mushrooms, papua, russian language and literature, chamomile, plant love radio, boys strength, curiosity, scad, indonesia, ecosystem of excellence, poems, west point, students, lake park, first in family, writing in community, struggle, stress, learner, page, campus, houston county, writer, garrison middle school, career, student interest, presentations, create, mountaineer, airedale, accompaniment, poetry, chernobyl, engaging, courage, relationships, agency, society, safe environment, traverse, affirmation, rafiki, public speaking, challenge, compassion, problem solving, camiel, fulbright, mountain climbing, fulbright scholars, everest, engagement, lion king, junk mail, spices, pharm d, group work, leadership, high school, roland, commonalities, gold, f.r.o.g. week, risk, ukraine false full 55 d6c80601-cd2f-44a9-a425-f05f03ab4b3d Mike Shannon - Grit, Excellence, Leadership . . . Purpose 4:20 – workplace of the future

5:00 – rapid changes in technology and society

5:45 – leaders are made, not born

5:55 – the Leadership Foundry

7:00 – building resilience, self-awareness, agency, and personal interaction skills

8:20 – the complexities, and simplicity, of leadership

9:30 – pursuing the best version of yourself parallels the leadership journey

10:10 – you may never know the impact you have on others

11:40 – storytelling as a means of messaging

13:25 – to script or not to script

14:30 – strength grows out of displaying vulnerability

15:10 – why? how? what? Is there a more effective sequence

17:00 – technology cuts both ways, and can have positive or negative effects on relationships

18:00 – great leaders invest in others

18:35 – talking with others is the “secret sauce” that enhances relationships and effectiveness

20:15 – grit, grace, compassion, and empathy

23:10 – the human encounter in education is as vital now as it has ever been

24:00 – struggling through and towards discovery is magic

24:25 – starting a teaching career at West Point

26:25 – online learning has its place

28:00 – Mr. Keith Jones, high school history teacher

29:10 – the impact of great teachers is priceless

32:00 – the University of North Georgia, 150 and just getting started

32:25 – athletics raises all boats

33:45 – knowing the stories of one’s graduates

34:30 – providing lieutenants for the U.S. Army

35:10 – Fulbright Scholars

35:25 – an ecosystem of excellence

36:35 – fortunate journey, experiences of a lifetime, first generation college student and graduate, military spouse, incredible set of opportunities

37:40 – equipping students to walk toward their purpose

39:50 – five campuses, seven strategic big bets, all serving to change lives

 

UNG website

Strategic Big Bets

Mike Shannon’s CV+

YouTube monthly update

The Adaptation Advantage

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:48:37 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Michael Shannon, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-shannon-grit-excellence-leadership-purpose-xf3SFwT4 4:20 – workplace of the future

5:00 – rapid changes in technology and society

5:45 – leaders are made, not born

5:55 – the Leadership Foundry

7:00 – building resilience, self-awareness, agency, and personal interaction skills

8:20 – the complexities, and simplicity, of leadership

9:30 – pursuing the best version of yourself parallels the leadership journey

10:10 – you may never know the impact you have on others

11:40 – storytelling as a means of messaging

13:25 – to script or not to script

14:30 – strength grows out of displaying vulnerability

15:10 – why? how? what? Is there a more effective sequence

17:00 – technology cuts both ways, and can have positive or negative effects on relationships

18:00 – great leaders invest in others

18:35 – talking with others is the “secret sauce” that enhances relationships and effectiveness

20:15 – grit, grace, compassion, and empathy

23:10 – the human encounter in education is as vital now as it has ever been

24:00 – struggling through and towards discovery is magic

24:25 – starting a teaching career at West Point

26:25 – online learning has its place

28:00 – Mr. Keith Jones, high school history teacher

29:10 – the impact of great teachers is priceless

32:00 – the University of North Georgia, 150 and just getting started

32:25 – athletics raises all boats

33:45 – knowing the stories of one’s graduates

34:30 – providing lieutenants for the U.S. Army

35:10 – Fulbright Scholars

35:25 – an ecosystem of excellence

36:35 – fortunate journey, experiences of a lifetime, first generation college student and graduate, military spouse, incredible set of opportunities

37:40 – equipping students to walk toward their purpose

39:50 – five campuses, seven strategic big bets, all serving to change lives

 

UNG website

Strategic Big Bets

Mike Shannon’s CV+

YouTube monthly update

The Adaptation Advantage

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Mike Shannon - Grit, Excellence, Leadership . . . Purpose Michael Shannon, David W. Reynolds 00:40:28 University of North Georgia President and retired U.S. Army officer Michael (Mike) Shannon addresses the value of personal relationships, the benefits of collaborating with others, and the role that vision plays in becoming the best you can be. The conversation mentions great teacher Mr. Jones, instructing soldiers at West Point, and how the “magic sauce” of human interaction can lead us to accomplish virtually any worthy aim. Make sure to check out the show notes for more on Mike’s background and experiences. University of North Georgia President and retired U.S. Army officer Michael (Mike) Shannon addresses the value of personal relationships, the benefits of collaborating with others, and the role that vision plays in becoming the best you can be. The conversation mentions great teacher Mr. Jones, instructing soldiers at West Point, and how the “magic sauce” of human interaction can lead us to accomplish virtually any worthy aim. Make sure to check out the show notes for more on Mike’s background and experiences. excellence, career changes, mike shannon, dahlonega, shannon, history, division ii athletics, learn, teacher, georgia, strategic, careers, mr. keith jones, mr. jones, technology, the adaptation advantage, teaching, resilience, teachers, learners, grace, grit, school, kindness, education, change, leadership foundry, big bets, discovery, georgia tech, simon sinek, leader, lieutenants, learning, president, storytelling, university president, michael shannon, seven big bets, college, leaders, engineering, ung, u.s. army, self-awareness, university of north georgia, division ii, lead, teach, student, leading, ecosystem of excellence, west point, students, cadets, first in family, struggle, learner, campus, relationships, agency, society, compassion, problem solving, fulbright, fulbright scholars, leadership, f.r.o.g. week false full 54 b9bf293b-0521-471a-bf8d-455d7216439d Kristin Hatcher - Tell Your Story 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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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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:21:33 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Kristin Hatcher) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/kristin-hatcher-tell-your-story-iqvPkD_z 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

 

https://www.instagram.com/kristin__hatcher/

https://kristin-hatcher.com/

Instagram - @kristin_hatcher

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Kristin Hatcher - Tell Your Story Kristin Hatcher 00:33:30 Kristin Hatcher writes, and she inspires others to write. Kristin lifts lessons from daily events, challenges, victories, quiet reflections, others’ work, and life itself, helping her help others hone their craft and fulfill their dream to write a book. Kristin understands the connections between writing, learning, leading, and teaching, and her insights can support your desire to begin writing, stick with it, and make a difference for someone else along the way. Kristin Hatcher writes, and she inspires others to write. Kristin lifts lessons from daily events, challenges, victories, quiet reflections, others’ work, and life itself, helping her help others hone their craft and fulfill their dream to write a book. Kristin understands the connections between writing, learning, leading, and teaching, and her insights can support your desire to begin writing, stick with it, and make a difference for someone else along the way. diary, tommy and teresa turtle, community, learn, teacher, blog, teaching, author, teachers, learners, questions, hatcher, school, education, change, leader, jim childress, learning, turtles, leaders, writing, ideas, brainstorm road, published, story, journal, lead, teach, student, leading, poems, students, writing in community, learner, writer, kristin hatcher, accompaniment, poetry, kristin, junk mail, leadership false full 53 e88383fe-fa05-44f8-9167-74422fa1a8f9 Christy Todd - You Want to Be an Influencer? 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

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 03:28:17 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Christy Todd, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/christy-todd-you-want-to-be-an-influencer-xaF_jPQy 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

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Christy Todd - You Want to Be an Influencer? Christy Todd, David W. Reynolds 00:38:04 Georgia’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Christy Todd combines her enthusiasm for teaching with an innate curiosity and a strong desire to connect interests, talents and people, unleashing the creative potential of scores of students day after day, year after year. Christy’s excitement about what she might do next, what her students will do next, and how dedicated educators make possible the fulfillment of those dreams and ideas will inspire you. All of us can benefit from the approach that Christy takes, whether she is serving as a teacher leader or an ambassador for everything that is important in teaching and learning. Georgia’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Christy Todd combines her enthusiasm for teaching with an innate curiosity and a strong desire to connect interests, talents and people, unleashing the creative potential of scores of students day after day, year after year. Christy’s excitement about what she might do next, what her students will do next, and how dedicated educators make possible the fulfillment of those dreams and ideas will inspire you. All of us can benefit from the approach that Christy takes, whether she is serving as a teacher leader or an ambassador for everything that is important in teaching and learning. influencer, passion, georgia lawyers for the arts, transfer, youtube, u.s. military, learn, teacher, glarts, connections, teddye, inspire, 2024, application, marvel films, gen z, diverse, teaching, ai, inspiration, teachers, learners, janice folsom, fayette county, school, goal, education, impact, change, superpower, improvement, team, leader, georgia 2024 toty, social media influencer, learning, toty, tiffany jones, chorus, atlanta symphony orchestra, creative industries, artificial intelligence, bridge builders, leaders, trilith, creativity, podcast, teamwork, capacity, partnerships, lead, engaged, belonging, teach, student, leading, trilith studios, students, f/a 18 blue hornet, learner, tiffany i m jones, relationships, teddye martin, hall pass entertainment, engagement, teacher of the year, gratitude, rising starr middle school, entertainment label, leadership, ambassador false full 52 f85b7214-77c3-4783-b4b9-b9b1a89e9e6b Rick Zeisig - I Had to Lose My Voice to Find My Voice 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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:32:25 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Rick Zeisig, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/rick-zeisig-i-had-to-lose-my-voice-to-find-my-voice-n6ye69UO 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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Rick Zeisig - I Had to Lose My Voice to Find My Voice Rick Zeisig, David W. Reynolds 01:10:49 Rick Zeisig's fascination with radio started as a young child, he began his on-air radio career as a teenager, and he's never looked back. He's been a DJ in markets as large as Atlanta, and has truly enjoyed his work, whether spinning tunes, reporting traffic, calling Friday night high school football games for thirty years, or attending other community events. He loves his family and friends and gets a kick out of a good story, especially telling one. While he has met many interesting (and some famous) people, he reminds us that it's not the position someone holds, or how much money they have that matters most, but it's all about how we treat one another. Rick truly loves living in a small town – for many reasons – and he shares some of his thinking about that in this conversation, recorded in mid-September, 2023. Rick is also a two-time throat cancer survivor and when we spoke he was battling the disease for the third time. Rick Zeisig's fascination with radio started as a young child, he began his on-air radio career as a teenager, and he's never looked back. He's been a DJ in markets as large as Atlanta, and has truly enjoyed his work, whether spinning tunes, reporting traffic, calling Friday night high school football games for thirty years, or attending other community events. He loves his family and friends and gets a kick out of a good story, especially telling one. While he has met many interesting (and some famous) people, he reminds us that it's not the position someone holds, or how much money they have that matters most, but it's all about how we treat one another. Rick truly loves living in a small town – for many reasons – and he shares some of his thinking about that in this conversation, recorded in mid-September, 2023. Rick is also a two-time throat cancer survivor and when we spoke he was battling the disease for the third time. class of 1980, squamous cell carcinoma, judge ray broadrick, garth brooks, sean coleman, learn, teacher, carcinoma, i-75, georgia, harmon field, zeisig, ‘twas the night before christmas, emory, hope, rowdy zeisig, dr. mckay, teaching, carl bouckaert, throat cancer, teachers, learners, riverbend, chatsworth, school, john records landecker, education, dalton, brad pitt, change, united way of north georgia whitfield county, erlanger hospital, leader, christmas, learning, wls, dr. sean coleman, football announcer, united way, leaders, tonsils, jeanne burr, lead, teach, wtti, student, leading, imrt, murray county, be nice to grace day, dunaway drugs, catamounts, students, margaret zeisig, cancer, learner, beaulieu, fox theatre interstate 75, dr. sherill, chattanooga tennessee, dalton public schools, jimmy buffet, rick zeisig, emory proton center, leadership false full 51 a67be64d-5d9d-4fe0-8d96-de50940be740 Seth Godin - Teaching, Generosity, and Significance 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

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Seth Godin, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/seth-godin-teaching-generosity-and-significance-24bs6hZ_ 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

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Seth Godin - Teaching, Generosity, and Significance Seth Godin, David W. Reynolds 00:37:34 “Persistence is always generous.” Honesty, integrity, and enthusiasm are skills. “I won the parent lottery.” Curiosity is steeped in Why, not in What. Useful incompetence is a vital part of learning. “Where is the community orchestra in your life?” “There’s no such thing as closing thoughts.” A great definition for creativity. In his now trademark style, bestselling author, Marketing Hall of Fame inductee, entrepreneur, blogger, husband, dad, teacher, and learner Seth Godin addresses these ideas, and more, and nudges us toward adopting a different perspective about making a difference in the world. As an ardent supporter of teachers, Seth’s generosity shines through in this conversation. His latest book, Song of Significance, will shed even more light on the value of community and on taking initiative to do work that matters. You may find yourself listening twice, jotting down some notes, or sharing a listening link with others. “Persistence is always generous.” Honesty, integrity, and enthusiasm are skills. “I won the parent lottery.” Curiosity is steeped in Why, not in What. Useful incompetence is a vital part of learning. “Where is the community orchestra in your life?” “There’s no such thing as closing thoughts.” A great definition for creativity. In his now trademark style, bestselling author, Marketing Hall of Fame inductee, entrepreneur, blogger, husband, dad, teacher, and learner Seth Godin addresses these ideas, and more, and nudges us toward adopting a different perspective about making a difference in the world. As an ardent supporter of teachers, Seth’s generosity shines through in this conversation. His latest book, Song of Significance, will shed even more light on the value of community and on taking initiative to do work that matters. You may find yourself listening twice, jotting down some notes, or sharing a listening link with others. child, generosity, persistence, insight, learn, teacher, seth, significance, why, incompetence, porro, antique road show, zig, juggling, generous, blog, ruckus, teaching, ai, mother, author, fear, teachers, tension, learners, volunteer, michel porro, autodidact, conductor, chat gpt, school, children, word choice, integrity, education, change, nyu, zander, four ball juggle, beth rudd, ben zander, respect, leader, learning, loyalty, dignity, boston philharmonic, pace university, song of significance, artificial intelligence, possibility, leaders, creativity, parents, initiative, godin, podcast, orchestra, honesty, the normal school, lead, teach, akimbo, student, leading, curiosity, pay it forward, students, learner, mercy college, mr. jon guillaume, sotheby’s, alt text, enthusiasm, margery mandell, the carbon almanac, sons, seth godin, lead learn change, zig ziglar, leadership, the art of possibility false full 50 53499265-845d-4e66-94e5-d4e14d27b642 Selections from the book: pages 77-87 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

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Tue, 9 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/selections-from-the-book-pages-77-87-2pjxM7h3 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

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Selections from the book: pages 77-87 David W. Reynolds 00:11:10 Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 77-87. The episode includes includes the story Traffic Lights and Bumper Stickers, Reflections and Call to Action, and a PAGE Break titled Shared Commitment. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals who are pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 77-87. The episode includes includes the story Traffic Lights and Bumper Stickers, Reflections and Call to Action, and a PAGE Break titled Shared Commitment. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals who are pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. false full 49 3ed926f1-0713-47ae-997e-3227588ae021 Tylan Bailey - Custodian to Teacher: Meet Your Blessing Halfway 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

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Tylan Bailey, David W. Reynods) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/tylan-bailey-title-tba-be-more-73kE_3Ja 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

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> Tylan Bailey - Custodian to Teacher: Meet Your Blessing Halfway Tylan Bailey, David W. Reynods 00:32:31 Tylan Bailey will inspire you! Tylan was a school custodian for 23 years, held another job for eleven years during that same time period, experienced homelessness more than once, and then enrolled at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Through dedication, commitment, and the support of his home family and work family, Tylan is now a teacher of physical education at Briar Vista Elementary School in DeKalb County, Georgia. A thoughtful, consistent approach to challenges, opportunities, and goals characterize Tylan’s outlook on human potential, and serve as a springboard for everything he accomplishes, including what his students learn. If you need a reminder about turning a vision into a reality, or if you want to celebrate the great teachers that tirelessly prepare the next generation of leaders, you will want to hear Tylan share some of his story. Tylan Bailey will inspire you! Tylan was a school custodian for 23 years, held another job for eleven years during that same time period, experienced homelessness more than once, and then enrolled at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Through dedication, commitment, and the support of his home family and work family, Tylan is now a teacher of physical education at Briar Vista Elementary School in DeKalb County, Georgia. A thoughtful, consistent approach to challenges, opportunities, and goals characterize Tylan’s outlook on human potential, and serve as a springboard for everything he accomplishes, including what his students learn. If you need a reminder about turning a vision into a reality, or if you want to celebrate the great teachers that tirelessly prepare the next generation of leaders, you will want to hear Tylan share some of his story. ron kitchens, ajc, skills, areka, refereeing, gsu phys ed, hightower, youtube, custodian, learn, teacher, sports, briar vista elementary school, physical education, briar vista, indian creek, teaching, teachers, learners, listen, steve harvey, school, tylan bailey, ron, basketball, indian creek elementary school, cbs evening news, education, hightower elementary school, development, leader, dekalb county schools, steve on watch, atlanta journal and constitution, pe, learning, medlock elementary school, georgia state university, leaders, kitchens, time management, atlanta falcons, good morning america, lead, fairness, kindergarten, teach, student, leading, reese waters, coaching, tylan, students, learner, growth, mr. kitchens, bailey, leadership false full 48 05cca3c9-b1ea-4f82-b493-5a183f01cd56 Selections from the book: pages 56-76 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)

 

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

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/selections-from-the-book-pages-56-76-3QJknmp9 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)

 

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

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Selections from the book: pages 56-76 David W. Reynolds 00:29:44 Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 56-76. The episode includes a focus on change, the Narnia Principle story, and a PAGE Break about shared commitment. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals who are pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 56-76. The episode includes a focus on change, the Narnia Principle story, and a PAGE Break about shared commitment. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals who are pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. craig harper, learn, paul copeland, teacher, membership, magill, narnia, jackson reynolds, hsri, school, core business, education, high school redesign initiative, change, lillian cantrell, leader, legal support, learning, impact project, imagination, barbara christmas, lead, teach, student, page, school improvement, jack acree, legislative advocacy, commitment, relationships false full 47 7c9c6fcf-6169-4ec3-aa4c-419d7428b09b Selections from the book: pages 42-55 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.

 

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

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Mon, 6 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/selections-from-the-book-pages-42-55-UWvFgJ_n 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.

 

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

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Selections from the book: pages 42-55 David W. Reynolds 00:25:17 Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 42 to 55. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 42 to 55. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. forward, flesch, fern creek high school, learn, teacher, magill, questions, john tanner, school, direction, education, change, ccrpi, improvement, resources, leader, learning, schlechty, xyz factor, podcast, lead, mercury marquis, teach, student, drivers education, success, page false full 46 e629e88f-859e-41d5-a54c-0b888090e23a Selections from the book: pages 19-41 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

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynods) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/selections-from-the-book-pages-19-41-mwl_Rcgb 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

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Selections from the book: pages 19-41 David W. Reynods 00:32:07 Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 19 to 41. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 19 to 41. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. innovation, forward, isolation, learn, teacher, magill, teaching, questions, school, encouragement, direction, education, change, work, leader, learning, publishing, hannah talley, schlechty, beliefs, lead, teach, transformation, student, leading, learner, legacy, george thompson, leadership, answers false full 45 7408568c-451e-4b83-b735-f53928ad4e26 Amy Gropper - Why I Teach 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

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:28:11 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Amy Gropper, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/amy-gropper-why-i-teach-ImqoS0nx 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

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Amy Gropper - Why I Teach Amy Gropper, David W. Reynolds 00:39:16 Amy Gropper, once believing she would never teach, reflects on the experiences that led her to become an educator, sharing lessons learned from life, horses, and this thing we call school. Her interactions with others helped Amy develop some principled practices that not only benefit the students she teaches, but also serve others who want to pursue the noble field of education. Whatever your role, in whatever sector – but especially if you are a teacher-leader – you will find yourself nodding in agreement with Amy’s wisdom. Listen, lift a valuable concept or two, and enhance your own work as a result. Amy Gropper, once believing she would never teach, reflects on the experiences that led her to become an educator, sharing lessons learned from life, horses, and this thing we call school. Her interactions with others helped Amy develop some principled practices that not only benefit the students she teaches, but also serve others who want to pursue the noble field of education. Whatever your role, in whatever sector – but especially if you are a teacher-leader – you will find yourself nodding in agreement with Amy’s wisdom. Listen, lift a valuable concept or two, and enhance your own work as a result. father, orchids, boundaries, florida, learn, norms, teacher, dr. beverly armento, atlanta georgia, georgia, atlanta, future teachers, educator, amy gropper, teaching, teachers, learners, school, inservice teachers, horseriding, education, otwell middle school, change, second career teacher, respect, leader, beverly, mentor, learning, professional learning, gropper, georgia state university, gsu, armento, leaders, structure, forsyth county, st. augustine, teaching pipeline, lead, flagler college, reflection, teach, student, leading, student teaching, preservice teachers, students, learner, non-negotiables, engaging, horses, amy, pipeline, leadership false full 44 cd5f34f5-2370-4615-b6ca-d0b6b09042e5 Megan King - Learning is THE World Language 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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:05:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Megan King) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/megan-king-learning-is-the-world-language-tO1pTIKL 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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Megan King - Learning is THE World Language Megan King 00:38:00 Teacher Megan King masterfully conveys the connections between language, teaching, and learning to paint a picture of the key elements that create meaningful educational experiences. Her recently published book, Designing the Modern World Language Classroom: How to Guide Students to Proficiency, uses one content area as the foundation for the numerous, practical explanations in its pages, but every example shared is applicable to any subject matter. Listen and take away more than a few great ideas to make things better for those you serve, especially if you are a dedicated educator. (A link to the book can be found in the Show Notes.) Teacher Megan King masterfully conveys the connections between language, teaching, and learning to paint a picture of the key elements that create meaningful educational experiences. Her recently published book, Designing the Modern World Language Classroom: How to Guide Students to Proficiency, uses one content area as the foundation for the numerous, practical explanations in its pages, but every example shared is applicable to any subject matter. Listen and take away more than a few great ideas to make things better for those you serve, especially if you are a dedicated educator. (A link to the book can be found in the Show Notes.) context, working on the work, the schlechty center, strategies, learn, english, teacher, phil schlechty, georgia, geography, variety, lakeside high school, colonialism, novelty and variety, teaching, author, professional association of georgia educators, teachers, learners, initial failure, protection from adverse consequences, dialogue, teacher academy, school, design qualities, motivation, education, leader, spanish, dekalb county schools, learning, novelty, book, identity, schlechty, leaders, world language, choice, lead, teach, student, leading, interests, students, learner, page, houston county, writer, safe environment, student voice, affirmation, engagement, group work, leadership, high school, steve mccammon, commonalities, risk false full 43 52505ce6-7331-4102-a81a-1adc41aa1f26 Robbie Swale - Twelve Minutes to Make a Difference 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

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Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2022 23:06:28 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Robbie Swale, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/robbie-swale-twelve-minutes-to-make-a-difference-J7kqR8Vf 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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> Robbie Swale - Twelve Minutes to Make a Difference Robbie Swale, David W. Reynolds 00:52:30 “Beat procrastination, be more productive, and finally do that thing you’ve been meaning to do.” These words, lifted from the cover of Robbie Swale’s book, How to Start When You’re Stuck: Practical Inspiration to Get Your Idea off the Ground, outlines the process he now regularly uses to move his ideas from “zero to done.” In this episode Robbie answers twelve questions, each connected to The 12-Minute Method, which is his approach to merging inspiration with practicality. You can adopt and adapt Robbie’s ideas to meet your goals and turn your dreams into realities. This episode is filled with solid observations, thoughtful lessons, and practical advice. “Beat procrastination, be more productive, and finally do that thing you’ve been meaning to do.” These words, lifted from the cover of Robbie Swale’s book, How to Start When You’re Stuck: Practical Inspiration to Get Your Idea off the Ground, outlines the process he now regularly uses to move his ideas from “zero to done.” In this episode Robbie answers twelve questions, each connected to The 12-Minute Method, which is his approach to merging inspiration with practicality. You can adopt and adapt Robbie’s ideas to meet your goals and turn your dreams into realities. This episode is filled with solid observations, thoughtful lessons, and practical advice. swale, honor, decisions, learn, teacher, steven pressfield, resistance, war of art, unstuck, blog, teaching, teachers, learners, home schooled, the inner game of tennis, school, carol dweck, education, change, leader, fred kofman, share, learning, publishing, robbie swale, start, leaders, writing, god spoke today in flowers, podcast, lead, teach, student, parenting, leading, listening, twelve-minute method, coaching, students, learner, timothy gallwey, commitment, keep going, 12-minute method, seth godin, titles, ingrid goff-maidoff, leadership false full 42 7ff56708-3973-4e53-bd65-9b0a32a40663 Selections from the book: pages 1 to 18 SHOW NOTES

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

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:05:24 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/selections-from-the-book-pages-1-to-18-9CA96WxE SHOW NOTES

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

 

 

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.

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]]> Selections from the book: pages 1 to 18 David W. Reynolds 00:11:56 The first installment in a series of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, read by the author. This episode includes the Dedication, Table of Contents samples, Preface, Acknowledgments, the book's overarching quote, and a short tribute in memory of Dr. Allene Magill. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. The first installment in a series of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, read by the author. This episode includes the Dedication, Table of Contents samples, Preface, Acknowledgments, the book's overarching quote, and a short tribute in memory of Dr. Allene Magill. All profits from the sale of the book support the Allene Magill Memorial Scholarship fund, helping paraprofessionals pursuing their dream of becoming classroom teachers. learn, teacher, teacher support, magill, narnia, scholarship fund, teaching, professional association of georgia educators, teachers, learners, school, education, service, change, allene magill, leader, learning, malala yousafzai, leaders, classmates, work sectors, lead, teach, student, leading, students, learner, page, one, leadership false full 41 16fe572e-466b-4967-95df-ef626b6c833d Terri Tomoff - Keeping the Faith. Focus. Fight. 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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:18:36 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Terri Tomoff, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/terri-tomoff-faith-focus-fight-BV05CK5P 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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Terri Tomoff - Keeping the Faith. Focus. Fight. Terri Tomoff, David W. Reynolds 00:42:29 Terri Tomoff is an author, soccer ref, car enthusiast, quilter, wife, and mom. In this episode Terri shares enlightening and informative commentary based on her book, The Focused Fight – A Childhood Cancer Journey: From Mayhem to Miracles (link is in the Show Notes). Terri and her husband Bill, along with daughter Olivia, have been on an incredible journey with Ryan, the youngest in the family (now in his late twenties), spanning a lifetime, from Ryan’s initial cancer diagnosis at the age of two, to today. The years in between have produced an extraordinary story of grit, resilience, hope, and determination, and brimming with wisdom that each of us can apply to our own situations and challenges. The second quotation in Terri’s book captures the essence of Terri’s story, Ryan’s story, the Team Tomoff story. “Sometimes real superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting big battles.” Listen. Then read, because you will want to know more. Terri Tomoff is an author, soccer ref, car enthusiast, quilter, wife, and mom. In this episode Terri shares enlightening and informative commentary based on her book, The Focused Fight – A Childhood Cancer Journey: From Mayhem to Miracles (link is in the Show Notes). Terri and her husband Bill, along with daughter Olivia, have been on an incredible journey with Ryan, the youngest in the family (now in his late twenties), spanning a lifetime, from Ryan’s initial cancer diagnosis at the age of two, to today. The years in between have produced an extraordinary story of grit, resilience, hope, and determination, and brimming with wisdom that each of us can apply to our own situations and challenges. The second quotation in Terri’s book captures the essence of Terri’s story, Ryan’s story, the Team Tomoff story. “Sometimes real superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting big battles.” Listen. Then read, because you will want to know more. bill tomoff, all, camp fantastic, scott harris, learn, mickey mouse, teacher, squamos cell carcinoma, olivia tomoff, ryan tomoff, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, be the match, relapse, aziza shad m.d., alex’s lemonade stand, education, matched unrelated donor, change, team, special love inc., respect, georgetown university medical center, the postcard project, mud, sharon johnson, graft versus host disease, gvhd, james madison university, lead, soccer, teach, make a wish, post traumatic growth and gains, terri tomoff, manufacturing sunshine, akimbo writing in community, cancer, tongue cancer, duke university medical center, lee johnson, learn learning, duke university hospital, brass camp, medstar georgetown university hospital, team tomoff, leukemia false full 40 93b1a7d6-7faa-4a0f-b09a-92548f6b2b17 The Next 1096 Days 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

 

 

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/

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Tue, 31 May 2022 04:05:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/the-next-1096-days-QcUhq9ox 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

 

 

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/

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> The Next 1096 Days David W. Reynolds 00:05:22 A lot can happen in three years. What does a review of the past three years lead you to focus on in the next three? In this five minute episode host David W. Reynolds shares a few thoughts about a three year time period. Share your reflections and ideas via email – LeadLearnChange@icloud.com. A lot can happen in three years. What does a review of the past three years lead you to focus on in the next three? In this five minute episode host David W. Reynolds shares a few thoughts about a three year time period. Share your reflections and ideas via email – LeadLearnChange@icloud.com. unity, learn, teacher, health, lead. learn. change. listen, technology, teaching, teachers, learners, school, constant, graduates, education, impact, change, culture, leader, learning, page professional association of georgia educators patience, population, stability, leaders, covid, lead, teach, student, leading, public schools, students, learner, graduation, world, leadership false full 39 44893c16-7df0-4852-9a48-80afdc8def73 Great Teachers – Everyone Knows One! 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

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Fri, 6 May 2022 18:55:06 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Lana Camiel, Ivana Isaiolovic, Maria Xenidou, Howard Malitz, Felicia Mayfield, Joy Robinson, Dale Rogers, John Tanner, George Wurtzel, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/great-teachers-everyone-knows-one-V08fXbDy 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

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Great Teachers – Everyone Knows One! Lana Camiel, Ivana Isaiolovic, Maria Xenidou, Howard Malitz, Felicia Mayfield, Joy Robinson, Dale Rogers, John Tanner, George Wurtzel, David W. Reynolds 00:12:34 It's always a good day to highlight the life-changing work that great teachers do. Released for Teacher Appreciation Week, 2022, this short episode reminds us of the difference others have made in our lives and the impact we can have as well. Be generous, be grateful, and take the time thank a teacher for the lessons you learned because of their dedication and hard work. Ms. B.J. Fischer, Mr. Tom Glenn, Mr. Frank Desensi, and Dr. Tom Carrere are just a few of my favorite teachers over the years. Listen in to hear from others, some teachers themselves, as they recall some key moments of great influence in their lives. It's always a good day to highlight the life-changing work that great teachers do. Released for Teacher Appreciation Week, 2022, this short episode reminds us of the difference others have made in our lives and the impact we can have as well. Be generous, be grateful, and take the time thank a teacher for the lessons you learned because of their dedication and hard work. Ms. B.J. Fischer, Mr. Tom Glenn, Mr. Frank Desensi, and Dr. Tom Carrere are just a few of my favorite teachers over the years. Listen in to hear from others, some teachers themselves, as they recall some key moments of great influence in their lives. rogers, howard malitz, above and beyond, xenidou, teacher appreciation, community, john, dale, dr. felicia mayfield, mayfield, learn, teacher, tanner, malitz, joy robinson, lana, george wurtzel, appreciation, dale rogers, perspective, teaching, support, inspiration, teachers, learners, lana camiel, humor, john tanner, school, maria xenidou, howard, isailovic, education, ivana isailovic, change, ivana, leader, learning, maria, disability, dedication, high expectations, leaders, wisdom, george, lead, teach, student, leading, blind, curiosity, robinson. joy, students, wurtzel, learner, felicia, caring, commitment, compassion, camiel, expectations, leadership false full 38 5205854d-2314-4e41-941a-764a85416412 George Wurtzel - Woodworker, Teacher, Athlete, Visionary 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

Instagram -  lead.learn.change

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2022 21:08:46 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (George Wurtzel, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/george-wurtzel-woodworker-teacher-athlete-visionary-AeJr7pt5 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

Instagram -  lead.learn.change

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> George Wurtzel - Woodworker, Teacher, Athlete, Visionary George Wurtzel, David W. Reynolds 01:07:37 Enjoy this conversation with George Wurtzel, a master craftsman, exemplary teacher, competitive skier, and true visionary. George shares his insights about teaching and learning, adapting to change, rebuilding confidence, and the value of sharing one’s knowledge with others. Whether envisioning possibilities in his mind’s eye, noticing the potential in a piece of wood, an open space, or in the skills and talents of others, George is always ready to learn and to connect with those who want to take the next step in whatever venture they are pursuing. George Wurtzel is a remarkable man who has made a huge difference in the lives of many people, blind and sighted, and he continues to look for ways to make an impact for good with the work that he does. You will be telling others about this episode. Don’t forget to look at the show notes for some great resources and information. Enjoy this conversation with George Wurtzel, a master craftsman, exemplary teacher, competitive skier, and true visionary. George shares his insights about teaching and learning, adapting to change, rebuilding confidence, and the value of sharing one’s knowledge with others. Whether envisioning possibilities in his mind’s eye, noticing the potential in a piece of wood, an open space, or in the skills and talents of others, George is always ready to learn and to connect with those who want to take the next step in whatever venture they are pursuing. George Wurtzel is a remarkable man who has made a huge difference in the lives of many people, blind and sighted, and he continues to look for ways to make an impact for good with the work that he does. You will be telling others about this episode. Don’t forget to look at the show notes for some great resources and information. wood, skiing, persistence, blade, greenville woodworkers guild, effort, specific gravity, lathe, learn, teacher, woodworkers guild, school ship, fish, musicians, george wurtzel, tennessee, woodworking, work ethic, president carter, teaching, tools, rosnowski, resilience, teachers, learners, helen keller, smell, school, birch, blindness, education, change, writing desk, leader, industrial arts, table saw, learning, president, michigan, taste, lake michigan, highland hardware, paralympics, leaders, adapt, greenville tennessee, wisdom, carter, piano, confidence, lead, vision, plankton, teach, student, safety, leading, machines, blind, meet the masters, students, stevie wonder, wurtzel, learner, keller, jimmy carter, species, wonder, walnut, emilie gossiaux, leadership, maple, deaf-blind, longevity, artisan false full 37 bef849c3-2c4a-4e5c-adf3-8092fc41ddf2 John Beede - Keep on Climbing! 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 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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:45:30 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (John Beede, David Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/john-beede-keep-on-climbing-1AAkG4Y7 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 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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> John Beede - Keep on Climbing! John Beede, David Reynolds 00:35:18 John Beede has scaled the highest mountain on each of seven continents. His mountain climbing stories are full of adventure, excitement and inspiration, yet John’s purpose in life reaches for something higher than the peak of Mt. Everest — the noble work of making a difference in others’ lives. Whether speaking to a group of young people, authoring a book, or engaged in conversation, John’s experiences have generated lessons that apply to all of our lives. John has also found tremendous worth and value in the work that great teachers do, and he shares with us who his favorite teacher was, and why. Show Notes include links to more information about John Beede - mountaineer, public speaker, and author extraordinaire. (Note: a bonus minute follows the outro at the end of the episode.) John Beede has scaled the highest mountain on each of seven continents. His mountain climbing stories are full of adventure, excitement and inspiration, yet John’s purpose in life reaches for something higher than the peak of Mt. Everest — the noble work of making a difference in others’ lives. Whether speaking to a group of young people, authoring a book, or engaged in conversation, John’s experiences have generated lessons that apply to all of our lives. John has also found tremendous worth and value in the work that great teachers do, and he shares with us who his favorite teacher was, and why. Show Notes include links to more information about John Beede - mountaineer, public speaker, and author extraordinaire. (Note: a bonus minute follows the outro at the end of the episode.) goals, aconcagua, elbrus, learn, malaria, teacher, teacher, carstensz, potential, mountains, teaching, author, teachers, learners, denali, warrior challenge, grit, school, vinson, kindness, education, change, tyrolean traverse, leader, learning, kilimanjaro, purpose, new guinea, leaders, warring factions, goal setting, choice, lead, teach, student, leading, papua, boys strength, indonesia, students, learner, presentations, mountaineer, courage, traverse, public speaking, challenge, mountain climbing, everest, leadership, gold false full 36 76a8c542-e885-4e87-995b-3e61968b12f7 Julia Roland - An Artist's Audio Self-Portrait 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

 

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

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:36:41 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Julia Roland, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/julia-roland-an-artists-audio-self-portrait-9bCU7oyW 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

 

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

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Julia Roland - An Artist's Audio Self-Portrait Julia Roland, David W. Reynolds 00:37:18 Julia Roland is a young artist whose work is already expanding in its range, reach, and impact. Attending the Savannah College of Art and Design – Atlanta, Julia is an outstanding painter and has created fantastic drawings and 3-D pieces as well. Julia is a deep thinker, a lover of life (and calzones), and has a positive outlook that comes through loud and clear when she talks about her art and the reasons behind her work. Julia Roland is a young artist whose work is already expanding in its range, reach, and impact. Attending the Savannah College of Art and Design – Atlanta, Julia is an outstanding painter and has created fantastic drawings and 3-D pieces as well. Julia is a deep thinker, a lover of life (and calzones), and has a positive outlook that comes through loud and clear when she talks about her art and the reasons behind her work. america’s team, savannah college of arts and design, decisions, learn, teacher, savannah arts academy, ecke, aau, teaching, teachers, focus, learners, savannah, school, julia, scad atlanta, education, change, leader, iowa, learning, 3-d art, painting, drawing, leaders, covid, annissa roland, josé lucio, julia roland, lead, teach, student, parenting, leading, margo ecke, scad, students, learner, garrison middle school, career, engaging, rafiki, lion king, leadership, roland false full 35 24e38189-97ae-4048-9dd6-61439024508e Many Voices, One Message – Teachers Matter 2:50 – Vamsi Reddy – noticed in a hallway; empathy that healed

3:25 – Small gestures, big impact – presence changes lives

3:40 – Teachers are lifelong doctors of curiosity; docere means “to teach”

4:15 – Learning as legacy – mentorship’s ripple effect

4:35 – Debbie Reynolds – education is information, plus life skills, plus communication

5:10 – Maria Xenidou – access is freedom; education is life-changing

5:30 – Howard Malitz – “Get curious, not angry.” Empathy before judgment

6:05 – Ivana Isailovic – voice, plus patience, plus individualized care leads to belonging

7:00 – Mark Garrison – public schools quietly prevent deeper inequality

7:25 – Joy Robinson – staying power – teachers who did not leave “failing” schools

8:45 – Joy Robinson – collecting tools from great teachers each year

9:05 – Scott Perry – process over product – shared pursuit of understanding

9:30 – Anjelika Riano – teaching to transform communities

9:55 – Hannah Talley – calmness, kindness, connection – the classroom triad

10:40 – Dale Rogers – math clicked for me and I wanted to help it click for others

11:20 – Vlada Galan – public school provides real-world readiness

12:00 – Dr. Felicia Mayfield – education sustains democracy and equity

12:40 – Dr. Hayward Cordy – “Reach the heart before the mind.”

13:35 – Dr. Cordy – first-grade teacher saw my potential and changed my life 13:50 – Akul Munjal – thank-you to educators everywhere


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 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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:51:06 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Ivana Isailovic, Mark Garrison, Maria Xenidou, Vlada Galan, Hannah Talley, Vamsi Reddy, Anjelika Riana, Howard Malitz, Scott Perry, Akul Munjal, Felicia Mayfield, Hayward Cordy, Debbie Reynolds, Dale Rogers, Joy Robinson) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/many-voices-one-message-teachers-matter-hEtTUf4O 2:50 – Vamsi Reddy – noticed in a hallway; empathy that healed

3:25 – Small gestures, big impact – presence changes lives

3:40 – Teachers are lifelong doctors of curiosity; docere means “to teach”

4:15 – Learning as legacy – mentorship’s ripple effect

4:35 – Debbie Reynolds – education is information, plus life skills, plus communication

5:10 – Maria Xenidou – access is freedom; education is life-changing

5:30 – Howard Malitz – “Get curious, not angry.” Empathy before judgment

6:05 – Ivana Isailovic – voice, plus patience, plus individualized care leads to belonging

7:00 – Mark Garrison – public schools quietly prevent deeper inequality

7:25 – Joy Robinson – staying power – teachers who did not leave “failing” schools

8:45 – Joy Robinson – collecting tools from great teachers each year

9:05 – Scott Perry – process over product – shared pursuit of understanding

9:30 – Anjelika Riano – teaching to transform communities

9:55 – Hannah Talley – calmness, kindness, connection – the classroom triad

10:40 – Dale Rogers – math clicked for me and I wanted to help it click for others

11:20 – Vlada Galan – public school provides real-world readiness

12:00 – Dr. Felicia Mayfield – education sustains democracy and equity

12:40 – Dr. Hayward Cordy – “Reach the heart before the mind.”

13:35 – Dr. Cordy – first-grade teacher saw my potential and changed my life 13:50 – Akul Munjal – thank-you to educators everywhere


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 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

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Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> Many Voices, One Message – Teachers Matter Ivana Isailovic, Mark Garrison, Maria Xenidou, Vlada Galan, Hannah Talley, Vamsi Reddy, Anjelika Riana, Howard Malitz, Scott Perry, Akul Munjal, Felicia Mayfield, Hayward Cordy, Debbie Reynolds, Dale Rogers, Joy Robinson 00:14:57 Released for Teacher Appreciation Week, but pertinent at any time, this episode consists of a brief compilation of comments from Lead. Learn. Change. podcast guests who highlight the importance of teachers and remind us of the impact that great teachers can–and do–have on the lives of those they serve. If you are an educator, listen and be inspired to keep making a difference. Whatever your role, consider taking a few minutes today to contact a current or former teacher and say, “Thank you.” Released for Teacher Appreciation Week, but pertinent at any time, this episode consists of a brief compilation of comments from Lead. Learn. Change. podcast guests who highlight the importance of teachers and remind us of the impact that great teachers can–and do–have on the lives of those they serve. If you are an educator, listen and be inspired to keep making a difference. Whatever your role, consider taking a few minutes today to contact a current or former teacher and say, “Thank you.” make a difference, teacher appreciation, ap, learn, teacher, teaching, teachers, learners, relationship, school, education, democracy, impact, change, respect, leader, failing schools, learning, leaders, lead, teach, student, leading, public schools, students, learner, caring, engage, graduation, commitment, engagement, gratitude, ib, leadership false full 34 e7e83df3-5b90-4bbe-bfdc-564538b3dfbf Debbie Reynolds - Diving into Data Privacy with the Data Diva Accomplishments and learning to cook (3:30)

Chicago, Illinois - Gary, Indiana - parents valued education (4:50)

Mother’s reading of a book led to initial interest in data privacy issues (5:30)

Personal interest and “hobby” is now a career (6:00)

The Nazi’s practices gave rise to the undergirding principles of the GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation (7:00)

GPDR – EU’s first law that could impose large monetary fines on corporations (7:30)

Privacy as a fundamental right – EU and the US (7:55)

More details about GPDR’s connection to events of World War II (9:00)

High school or college coursework and connections with current events (10:10)

Drama courses and the significant impact on life and career (11:40)

“A right to be forgotten” (13:10)

The GDPR covers individuals when they are in the EU (13:25)

An individual’s GDPR rights travel with their data (13:50)

What should students learn about data privacy? (14:50)

At what age should students learn about data privacy? (16:10)

Any tips for parents? (16:20)

The need for educators to be aware of data privacy issues (17:55)

Avoid the co-mingling of your personal and professional work online (18:45)

Use multiple browsers, avoid clicking on links, keep software up to date, reboot your computer regularly (19:20)

Passwords, password managers (20:30)

FIDO – accessing information without passwords (22:05)

Differentiating awareness, information, and detail based on client knowledge and need (24:10)

Collect only the data you need (24:45)

A teacher who could demystify for their students (26:10)

Attention commands attention (26:25)

Debbie’s journey to become the Data Diva (27:25)

Speaking in the Big Mac room (28:20)

The law follows the technology (29:45)

Apple’s iOS14 – impact on advertising (30:30)

Apps reading your clipboard, including passwords (31:10)

Debbie’s mentors and colleagues - Dawid Jacobs, Pia Tesdorf, Emma Lindley (33:00)

Fake identities, digital twin, bias in algorithms (33:40)

How educational organizations be prepared for the next digital change (35:40)

Temperature data, archived information, schools and businesses, transparency (36:00)

Facial recognition, bias, false positives, mistaken identity (37:00)

Computers only do what the programmers tell the computer to do, industry standards (38:40)

People, not statistics – the ripple effects of error rates (39:40)

Favorite teacher -high school drama (40:10)

Communicate, convey information, and learn how to move through the world (40:30)

 

Debbie Reynolds Consulting 

Debbie Reynolds LinkedIn

The Right to Privacy, by Ellen Alderman and Caroline Kennedy

Emma Lindley LinkedIn

Pia Tesdorf LinkedIn

Dawid Jacobs Linkedin

 

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David Reynolds, Debbie Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/debbie-reynolds-diving-into-data-privacy-with-the-data-diva-wIDmdX_D Accomplishments and learning to cook (3:30)

Chicago, Illinois - Gary, Indiana - parents valued education (4:50)

Mother’s reading of a book led to initial interest in data privacy issues (5:30)

Personal interest and “hobby” is now a career (6:00)

The Nazi’s practices gave rise to the undergirding principles of the GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation (7:00)

GPDR – EU’s first law that could impose large monetary fines on corporations (7:30)

Privacy as a fundamental right – EU and the US (7:55)

More details about GPDR’s connection to events of World War II (9:00)

High school or college coursework and connections with current events (10:10)

Drama courses and the significant impact on life and career (11:40)

“A right to be forgotten” (13:10)

The GDPR covers individuals when they are in the EU (13:25)

An individual’s GDPR rights travel with their data (13:50)

What should students learn about data privacy? (14:50)

At what age should students learn about data privacy? (16:10)

Any tips for parents? (16:20)

The need for educators to be aware of data privacy issues (17:55)

Avoid the co-mingling of your personal and professional work online (18:45)

Use multiple browsers, avoid clicking on links, keep software up to date, reboot your computer regularly (19:20)

Passwords, password managers (20:30)

FIDO – accessing information without passwords (22:05)

Differentiating awareness, information, and detail based on client knowledge and need (24:10)

Collect only the data you need (24:45)

A teacher who could demystify for their students (26:10)

Attention commands attention (26:25)

Debbie’s journey to become the Data Diva (27:25)

Speaking in the Big Mac room (28:20)

The law follows the technology (29:45)

Apple’s iOS14 – impact on advertising (30:30)

Apps reading your clipboard, including passwords (31:10)

Debbie’s mentors and colleagues - Dawid Jacobs, Pia Tesdorf, Emma Lindley (33:00)

Fake identities, digital twin, bias in algorithms (33:40)

How educational organizations be prepared for the next digital change (35:40)

Temperature data, archived information, schools and businesses, transparency (36:00)

Facial recognition, bias, false positives, mistaken identity (37:00)

Computers only do what the programmers tell the computer to do, industry standards (38:40)

People, not statistics – the ripple effects of error rates (39:40)

Favorite teacher -high school drama (40:10)

Communicate, convey information, and learn how to move through the world (40:30)

 

Debbie Reynolds Consulting 

Debbie Reynolds LinkedIn

The Right to Privacy, by Ellen Alderman and Caroline Kennedy

Emma Lindley LinkedIn

Pia Tesdorf LinkedIn

Dawid Jacobs Linkedin

 

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Debbie Reynolds - Diving into Data Privacy with the Data Diva David Reynolds, Debbie Reynolds 00:42:00 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! 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! online, history, data collection, tesdorf, algorithm, learn, teacher, fido, chicago illinois, biometrics, apple, ios14, digital twin, data minimization, teaching, teachers, learners, facial recognition, eu, debbie, data privacy, school, bias, drama, data control, apps, pandemic, education, online learning, passwords, change, reynolds, right to be forgotten, leader, learning, lindley, data tracking, dawid jacobs, emma lindley, digital, the big mac room, software, indiana, pia tesdorf, identity, information, leaders, gary indiana, general data protection regulation, lead, teach, gdpr, privacy, student, leading, data, advertising, students, learner, fake identity, debbie reynolds, data diva, chicago, leadership false full 33 91d1a72b-5327-409b-ad51-b6baca12251d Vladimir Munk - Life Before, During, and After the Holocaust Vladimir’s audio clips (0:55)

Julie and Vladimir – opening banter, welcome (5:10)

Vladimir’s background/intro (8:30)

24 months in concentration camps, 1300 months of life (10:40)

Childhood memories – an only child, sports, scouts, a good life (11:30)

The Nazis occupy Czechoslovakia when Vladimir was fourteen years old (11:50)

Jewish children no longer allowed to attend public school (12:00)

Taking the train 300 miles to take exams (12:20)

Vladimir and his friend receive their test results (13:45)

Remembering his first, third, and fifth grade teachers (14:30)

Seventh grade chemistry teacher and the academic “contest” with Vladimir’s father (15:00)

March 15, 1939 – the Nazis came to Pardubice (16:00)

Instant implementation of anti-Jewish laws (16:30)

Czechoslovakia split and Bohemia became part of Germany (16:50)

Banishment from theaters, organizations, scouts, and forced to work at age sixteen (17:10)

Jews and non-Jews separated at work – building radios, and a chance to hear the news (18:00)

Called to be transported to Terezín, the ghetto concentration camp (19:25)

Conflicting interests in the war as the Germans were winning against fascism (20:00)

Disappointment with France and Great Britain, and a lack of belief in other countries’ promises, fed into a type of [initial] support for Germany's war efforts (20:45)

The difficulty of maintaining public friendships after the occupation (21:45)

Vladimir’s dad turns down help with luggage to keep friends from getting into trouble for assisting Jews (23:10)

Difficult to talk about family, parents (23:45)

Swimming and skating with his mother, and skiing on vacation, and playing on the mounds of coal at the factory at home (24:00)

Spending time with his dad in the laboratory at work, learning about analytical balances (24:30)

A valuable lesson from his dad about hypotheses and data (25:30)

Stolpersteine commemoration of Vladimir’s parents (27:30)

Life at Terezín (29:30)

From Terezín to Auschwitz, October 1944 (30:45)

“Selection” at Auschwitz and separation from his father (31:00)

Face to face with Josef Mengele (32:15)

Learning about the reality of Auschwitz (-Birkenau) (33:30)

Waiting for his mother (34:30)

Vladimir’s future wife Kitty (35:00)

How does someone survive such an experience? (36:00)

The death march to Blechhammer (39:00)

Waking up to a virtually empty camp, and the ensuing barrage from tanks (40:00)

Bread (42:00)

Momentary fast-forward to bread baking after retirement (43:45)

January 26, 1945 – taking a chance with some guards (44:30)

True liberation at last, bumazhka, and cooking without water (46:20)

A hospital stay, then back home to Pardubice (48:55)

More audio clips to introduce the closing segment of the conversation (49:30)

The beginning of a professorship in the United States (52:00)

Soviet occupation in 1968 leads to Plattsburgh, New York (53:00)

Teaching keeps you young – Forty-four years old for fifteen years (54:45)

A decision to retire (56:00)

“Every chemist is a good cook” (56:40)

Vacations and travel with Kitty (57:30)

Tragedies may not always and forever be in a foreign country (58:30)

Live a normal life, not the life of a Holocaust survivor (59:20)

The shared ordeal at Terezín created a special bond with Kitty (1:00:00)

Students’ stories, students’ interest in his story, student letters (1:01:00)

 

LINKS

Film documentary 

Homepage:

Return to Auschwitz | Home

and, Return to Auschwitz: The Survival of Vladimir Munk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGIWje7EzYs&feature=emb_logo

and,  the GoFundMe site for the documentary:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/r3jpq-return-to-auschwitz-the-survival-of-vladimir-munk

 

The working title for Julie Canepa’s book is Vlada and Kitty: A Holocaust Love Story.  Slated for completion and publication in 2021. You can visit Julie's website to read excerpts of the book.

smalltowngirlproduction.com

General information about the Stolperstine project can be found online. Here are a few starter links:

http://www.stolpersteine.eu/en/home/

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/germany/articles/stumbling-upon-europes-stolpersteine/

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Julie Canepa, David Reynolds, Vladimir Munk) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/vladimir-munk-life-before-during-and-after-the-holocaust-vOy7MCGD Vladimir’s audio clips (0:55)

Julie and Vladimir – opening banter, welcome (5:10)

Vladimir’s background/intro (8:30)

24 months in concentration camps, 1300 months of life (10:40)

Childhood memories – an only child, sports, scouts, a good life (11:30)

The Nazis occupy Czechoslovakia when Vladimir was fourteen years old (11:50)

Jewish children no longer allowed to attend public school (12:00)

Taking the train 300 miles to take exams (12:20)

Vladimir and his friend receive their test results (13:45)

Remembering his first, third, and fifth grade teachers (14:30)

Seventh grade chemistry teacher and the academic “contest” with Vladimir’s father (15:00)

March 15, 1939 – the Nazis came to Pardubice (16:00)

Instant implementation of anti-Jewish laws (16:30)

Czechoslovakia split and Bohemia became part of Germany (16:50)

Banishment from theaters, organizations, scouts, and forced to work at age sixteen (17:10)

Jews and non-Jews separated at work – building radios, and a chance to hear the news (18:00)

Called to be transported to Terezín, the ghetto concentration camp (19:25)

Conflicting interests in the war as the Germans were winning against fascism (20:00)

Disappointment with France and Great Britain, and a lack of belief in other countries’ promises, fed into a type of [initial] support for Germany's war efforts (20:45)

The difficulty of maintaining public friendships after the occupation (21:45)

Vladimir’s dad turns down help with luggage to keep friends from getting into trouble for assisting Jews (23:10)

Difficult to talk about family, parents (23:45)

Swimming and skating with his mother, and skiing on vacation, and playing on the mounds of coal at the factory at home (24:00)

Spending time with his dad in the laboratory at work, learning about analytical balances (24:30)

A valuable lesson from his dad about hypotheses and data (25:30)

Stolpersteine commemoration of Vladimir’s parents (27:30)

Life at Terezín (29:30)

From Terezín to Auschwitz, October 1944 (30:45)

“Selection” at Auschwitz and separation from his father (31:00)

Face to face with Josef Mengele (32:15)

Learning about the reality of Auschwitz (-Birkenau) (33:30)

Waiting for his mother (34:30)

Vladimir’s future wife Kitty (35:00)

How does someone survive such an experience? (36:00)

The death march to Blechhammer (39:00)

Waking up to a virtually empty camp, and the ensuing barrage from tanks (40:00)

Bread (42:00)

Momentary fast-forward to bread baking after retirement (43:45)

January 26, 1945 – taking a chance with some guards (44:30)

True liberation at last, bumazhka, and cooking without water (46:20)

A hospital stay, then back home to Pardubice (48:55)

More audio clips to introduce the closing segment of the conversation (49:30)

The beginning of a professorship in the United States (52:00)

Soviet occupation in 1968 leads to Plattsburgh, New York (53:00)

Teaching keeps you young – Forty-four years old for fifteen years (54:45)

A decision to retire (56:00)

“Every chemist is a good cook” (56:40)

Vacations and travel with Kitty (57:30)

Tragedies may not always and forever be in a foreign country (58:30)

Live a normal life, not the life of a Holocaust survivor (59:20)

The shared ordeal at Terezín created a special bond with Kitty (1:00:00)

Students’ stories, students’ interest in his story, student letters (1:01:00)

 

LINKS

Film documentary 

Homepage:

Return to Auschwitz | Home

and, Return to Auschwitz: The Survival of Vladimir Munk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGIWje7EzYs&feature=emb_logo

and,  the GoFundMe site for the documentary:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/r3jpq-return-to-auschwitz-the-survival-of-vladimir-munk

 

The working title for Julie Canepa’s book is Vlada and Kitty: A Holocaust Love Story.  Slated for completion and publication in 2021. You can visit Julie's website to read excerpts of the book.

smalltowngirlproduction.com

General information about the Stolperstine project can be found online. Here are a few starter links:

http://www.stolpersteine.eu/en/home/

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/germany/articles/stumbling-upon-europes-stolpersteine/

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Vladimir Munk - Life Before, During, and After the Holocaust Julie Canepa, David Reynolds, Vladimir Munk 01:04:23 Born February 27th in 1925, Vladimir Munk enjoyed a happy childhood and then, during his teenage years, the Nazis occupied his Czechoslovakian hometown, and the trajectory of his life would be forever altered. He lost both of his parents in Auschwitz, yet he survived four concentration camps, and after the war he earned advanced degrees in science and went on to teach young people for two decades. Vladimir was forced into multiple environments where horrific atrocities were committed, yet during that same time period he met Kitty, the love of his life, and their amazing story is captured in a book being authored by Julie Canepa. As a lover of fine food and as a man with a welcoming heart, Vladimir’s approach to life focuses on the nearly 95 years that are not connected with the events of World War II, and he refuses to have his identity defined by the label of Holocaust survivor. Listen to Vladimir’s story and you will find yourself reflecting on what matters most in life. Don’t forget to check out the Show Notes for related links and information. Born February 27th in 1925, Vladimir Munk enjoyed a happy childhood and then, during his teenage years, the Nazis occupied his Czechoslovakian hometown, and the trajectory of his life would be forever altered. He lost both of his parents in Auschwitz, yet he survived four concentration camps, and after the war he earned advanced degrees in science and went on to teach young people for two decades. Vladimir was forced into multiple environments where horrific atrocities were committed, yet during that same time period he met Kitty, the love of his life, and their amazing story is captured in a book being authored by Julie Canepa. As a lover of fine food and as a man with a welcoming heart, Vladimir’s approach to life focuses on the nearly 95 years that are not connected with the events of World War II, and he refuses to have his identity defined by the label of Holocaust survivor. Listen to Vladimir’s story and you will find yourself reflecting on what matters most in life. Don’t forget to check out the Show Notes for related links and information. extermination, skiing, vacation, vladimir munk, kitty, gas chamber, chemistry, coal, learn, cold, teacher, krakow, stone installation, genocide, death march, bohemia, mountains, teaching, tanks, rabbi, teachers, hunger, pardubice, advanced degrees, learners, plattsburgh, czech republic, school, laboratory, restrictions, factory, education, gleiwitz, change, survivor, love story, leader, skating, new york, bread, learning, prague, nazi, killed, professor, february 27 1925, german, romania, leaders, canada, josef mengele, forbidden, smoke, train, visiting professor, machine guns, transport, soldiers, lead, plattsburgh ny, occupation, war, teach, chemical university, student, leading, stolpersteine, auschwitz, liberation, massive murders, papers, lethbridge, scouting, students, learner, russian, shot, anti-jewish laws, world war ii, world war ii, chimney, exams, concentration camp, soviet union, military, barracks, blechhammer, czecheslovakia, julie canepa, kolaches, birkenau, terezin, leadership, microbiology, suny, ghetto false full 32 4cef3821-c35b-4e80-a59b-94fc886f1daa Dr. Lana Camiel - Rx for Health, Living, and Learning Information in this episode is not medical advice.

The many hats of Lana Camiel (3:20)

Lover of dogs (3:50)

A dog’s joy of snow leads to a life lesson (5:30)

Pharm D or Registered Pharmacist? (6:15)

Herbalist or? and? pharmacist (8:05)

Two valid paths to wellness (9:00)

Exploring herbal solutions to address a significant situation (9:15)

Prevention is an important component of quality of life (10:00)

Integrative medicine is closer than the horizon (11:00)

A wise combination of approaches is “good medicine” (11:30)

An immigrant at the age of sixteen (12:25)

Computers, medicine – a shift in interests (13:05)

Great-grandmother – homeopathic pharmacist in Kiev, Ukraine (13:25)

Great-grandfather – conventional pharmacist (13:40)

Childhood memories of remedies administered by mother and grandmother (14:00)

Pharmacy school’s demanding coursework (15:00)

A hot August afternoon and being overwhelmed (15:30)

Anxiety attack (16:00)

Success, but with questions (16:25)

An awareness of the need for self-care (16:35)

Seeking out mentors with an interest and understanding of natural medicines (17:00)

Experimenting and creating personal experiences (17:50)

Maintaining a pharmacist’s mindset and practice - adverse effects, indications, interactions (18:00)

Herbal medicine is a living medicine (18:10)

We are here because of plants (18:25)

Grandmother taught Russian language and literature for fifty years (19:10)

Have to look for solutions – as a teacher or in survival mode (19:45)

Being generous with others is a big part of living a good life and a long life (20:10)

Curiosity inherited from grandmother (20:30)

Chernobyl explosion, relocation, earthquake in Moldova (20:50)

Plants where you might not expect them (23:15)

The resilience of plants and their medicinal benefits – weeds?! (23:50)

Disturbed soil and disturbed environments mitigated by plants (24:30)

Plants as aids to digestion and central nervous system issues (26:50)

Peter Rabbit and herbal medicine (26:25)

COVID-19, stressors, and advice for these difficult times (27:30)

Need more emphasis on vitamin D, physical activity (28:30)

Medicinal mushrooms and the immune system (29:05)

Plants can help deal with stress (29:45)

The best way to learn is to create experiences, focus on how things go together (31:10)

Experiment to learn (32:00)

Apply learning to your own life (33:00)

Curiosity is a main connection to learning (34:00)

What do you want to learn? What is your passion? What are you trying to solve? (34:30)

The first step in learning must be incredibly meaningful (35:15)

PlantLoveRadio.com – deep and wide content (35:50

Aging gracefully, stress, chocolate, sleep, city living, vegetarianism (36:15)

Medicine making, clinical use, cooking and eating (37:00)

Herbs as adaptogens, cognition boosters, wild remedies (37:45)

Herbs can enter your life in many ways – tea, spices (39:15)

Smuggling herbs into your life – a free downloadable guide (40:00)

Favorite teachers and mentor - grandmother – kind, giving, community (41:00)

Another favorite teacher and mentor – simplify, early wins, build (41:35)

 

Lana’s LinkedIn page

Lana’s podcast page and website

Brain boosters Plant Love Radio podcast episode

Wild remedies Plant Love Radio podcast episode

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

 

Free Downloadable Guide – Smuggling Herbs Into Your Life

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2020 19:06:51 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Dr. Lana Camiel, David W. Reynods) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/lana-camiel-rx-for-health-living-and-learning-6fVGP00P Information in this episode is not medical advice.

The many hats of Lana Camiel (3:20)

Lover of dogs (3:50)

A dog’s joy of snow leads to a life lesson (5:30)

Pharm D or Registered Pharmacist? (6:15)

Herbalist or? and? pharmacist (8:05)

Two valid paths to wellness (9:00)

Exploring herbal solutions to address a significant situation (9:15)

Prevention is an important component of quality of life (10:00)

Integrative medicine is closer than the horizon (11:00)

A wise combination of approaches is “good medicine” (11:30)

An immigrant at the age of sixteen (12:25)

Computers, medicine – a shift in interests (13:05)

Great-grandmother – homeopathic pharmacist in Kiev, Ukraine (13:25)

Great-grandfather – conventional pharmacist (13:40)

Childhood memories of remedies administered by mother and grandmother (14:00)

Pharmacy school’s demanding coursework (15:00)

A hot August afternoon and being overwhelmed (15:30)

Anxiety attack (16:00)

Success, but with questions (16:25)

An awareness of the need for self-care (16:35)

Seeking out mentors with an interest and understanding of natural medicines (17:00)

Experimenting and creating personal experiences (17:50)

Maintaining a pharmacist’s mindset and practice - adverse effects, indications, interactions (18:00)

Herbal medicine is a living medicine (18:10)

We are here because of plants (18:25)

Grandmother taught Russian language and literature for fifty years (19:10)

Have to look for solutions – as a teacher or in survival mode (19:45)

Being generous with others is a big part of living a good life and a long life (20:10)

Curiosity inherited from grandmother (20:30)

Chernobyl explosion, relocation, earthquake in Moldova (20:50)

Plants where you might not expect them (23:15)

The resilience of plants and their medicinal benefits – weeds?! (23:50)

Disturbed soil and disturbed environments mitigated by plants (24:30)

Plants as aids to digestion and central nervous system issues (26:50)

Peter Rabbit and herbal medicine (26:25)

COVID-19, stressors, and advice for these difficult times (27:30)

Need more emphasis on vitamin D, physical activity (28:30)

Medicinal mushrooms and the immune system (29:05)

Plants can help deal with stress (29:45)

The best way to learn is to create experiences, focus on how things go together (31:10)

Experiment to learn (32:00)

Apply learning to your own life (33:00)

Curiosity is a main connection to learning (34:00)

What do you want to learn? What is your passion? What are you trying to solve? (34:30)

The first step in learning must be incredibly meaningful (35:15)

PlantLoveRadio.com – deep and wide content (35:50

Aging gracefully, stress, chocolate, sleep, city living, vegetarianism (36:15)

Medicine making, clinical use, cooking and eating (37:00)

Herbs as adaptogens, cognition boosters, wild remedies (37:45)

Herbs can enter your life in many ways – tea, spices (39:15)

Smuggling herbs into your life – a free downloadable guide (40:00)

Favorite teachers and mentor - grandmother – kind, giving, community (41:00)

Another favorite teacher and mentor – simplify, early wins, build (41:35)

 

Lana’s LinkedIn page

Lana’s podcast page and website

Brain boosters Plant Love Radio podcast episode

Wild remedies Plant Love Radio podcast episode

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

 

Free Downloadable Guide – Smuggling Herbs Into Your Life

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Dr. Lana Camiel - Rx for Health, Living, and Learning Dr. Lana Camiel, David W. Reynods 00:44:21 Herbalist, pharmacist, teacher and learner Dr. Lana Camiel shares the backstory of her focus on biology, a balanced life, and integrative medicine. From lessons learned from a dog, to observations of a grandmother’s courageous selflessness, to uncovering the myriad benefits of herbs for cooking, eating, and overall health, this episode is full of insights that will leave the listener eager to dig deeper into the fascinating world of plants. Whether you are seeking ways to minimize stress or improve your digestion, this conversation with Lana will pique your interest and point you in the right direction to learn even more. (And a great place to start is with Lana's free downloadable guide!) Herbalist, pharmacist, teacher and learner Dr. Lana Camiel shares the backstory of her focus on biology, a balanced life, and integrative medicine. From lessons learned from a dog, to observations of a grandmother’s courageous selflessness, to uncovering the myriad benefits of herbs for cooking, eating, and overall health, this episode is full of insights that will leave the listener eager to dig deeper into the fascinating world of plants. Whether you are seeking ways to minimize stress or improve your digestion, this conversation with Lana will pique your interest and point you in the right direction to learn even more. (And a great place to start is with Lana's free downloadable guide!) herbalist, anxiety, herbs, labrador, learn, teacher, cooking, lana, perspective, teaching, dr. lana camiel, teachers, learners, mushrooms, airedale terrier, lana camiel, passionate, school, education, change, terrier, leader, learning, professor, mcphs, leaders, massachusetts college of pharmacy and health sciences, plants, pharmacy, pharmacist, boston, lead, boston massachusetts, teach, earthquake, student, leading, plantloveradio podcast, medicinal mushrooms, russian language and literature, chamomile, plant love radio, curiosity, students, stress, learner, create, airedale, chernobyl, camiel, spices, pharm d, leadership, ukraine true full 31 40608776-807d-4a75-8060-54cae349ae98 In a Moment - 34 Across 34 Across

I was speaking with my dad recently. During our phone call I asked him about crossword puzzles, because I wanted to know more about his interest in them. As a young child, and as a teenager, I often saw him complete the crossword puzzle in the daily or Sunday newspaper. This glimpse into his world of skills and interests helped me see, although I didn’t fully recognize it at the time, how my dad‘s mind worked and what his talents were, and this was not an easy conclusion to draw, as he would readily tell us, or anyone who asked, that he really had no hobbies or specific pursuits he would be spending his time on once he retired (which was quite a long way off at the time). So, crossword puzzles it was, apparently, Not golf, fishing, running in local 5K road races, or even reading the classics or writing his autobiography. Crossword puzzles. 

Once, a number of years after I had left my childhood home, my wife and I were visiting my parents and I was in my dad‘s office area in the basement. On the back of the door leading to his workspace, there was a giant crossword puzzle thumbtacked there. I recall that I counted the number of spaces in this behemoth of a grid, this Crossword Challenge that was, based on the ratio of filled in:blank squares, on its way to succumbing to my father’s eventual conquering of it, demonstrating his superiority over the clever clue creators that posed their hints for the novice or skilled puzzle warriors. I didn’t file away a mental note of the exact number of words required to complete this puzzle, but a new calculation today, based on the size of the door and my recollection of the size of each square, AND factoring in the typical percentage of shaded squares (for an American style grid), it is completely reasonable to estimate that there were nearly 6,500 blank squares to fill. No matter how you slice it, that’s a lot of words.

So, during our call the other day, I asked my dad a bit more about his crossword puzzle habits. That simple question opened the door for some interesting insights and, naturally, his answers to some of my queries ended up spinning off into other topics of discussion. We ended up having a very enjoyable chat. I discovered that my dad has been purchasing packages of crossword puzzle books. I didn’t even know that was a thing. He indicated that he could appreciate the nicer, higher quality books–those printed on better paper and with a substantial front and back cover. He also spent some time highlighting the differences in difficulty levels based on the publisher and/or the newspaper in which the puzzles are printed. At one point, some quick math generated the number 15,000 as the likely quantity of puzzles my dad has completed over the years. 

Our phone call left me with a better understanding of what he enjoys, as well as what he does not find frustrating. For example, I asked about his accuracy rate and his completion rate, and he shared with me that he does not (can not) fill in every square in every puzzle, nor, when he is able to do so, are all of his answers always “correct.” He went on to say though, that, of course, sometimes the “wrong” answer is in fact nevertheless accurate and works very well as a right word for the given clue. 

Then, at one point during the call my dad said that my mom wanted to talk to me for a few minutes. Mother got on the phone and we chatted about a few things and then she handed the phone back to my dad. He told me that while he was away, he had started and completed a crossword puzzle, and that he checked it against the answers and he had indeed, on this one, gotten all of the answers correct. He then qualified his statement by telling me that this was one of the easy ones, though, and that the more puzzles you work, the more frequently you will see similar clues and similar answers. It was almost as if he did not want to take credit for his puzzle prowess. He does have more time now to complete puzzles, and he did say that doing so keeps one’s mind sharp and helps you think, and that “just for fun,” he sometimes flips through a completed book of puzzles and checks accuracy of every sixth or eight page (or even twenty or so random pages) to see what his general “score “is overall. As it turns out, at least based the numbers he humbly shared with me, his expertise is quite impressive.

He also quizzed me by posing three of the clues from the puzzle he completed during my brief chat with my mother. Granted, I had the distinct disadvantage of not looking at the puzzle in question or knowing the letters of any perpendicular and connected words, but I was able to correctly answer one of the three clues. Given those constraints, we both considered my 33% score to be quite acceptable.

The last thing I remember my dad telling me about puzzles was that sometimes he puts the book or newspaper aside, and doesn’t pick it up until the next day, or even a few days later. Then, looking again at one of the clues for a missing word going across or going down, the “fresh eyes” seem to make a difference. On occasion, for some reason, the way the clue is worded lands differently in his mind the second or third time around, and it triggers a new thought or a potential answer. When that new word is penciled into the appropriate squares, it often turns out to be correct and has a cascading effect of generating multiple correct answers where there were no good ideas before. Along the same lines, he told me that sometimes an answer to a particularly difficult clue simply pops into his mind, seemingly out of the blue, and it may be while he is engaged in some seemingly unrelated task. That moment of inspiration typically ripples into the completion of other words and the once stalled puzzle is revived and on its way to becoming another successful venture.

So, aside from a fun and engaging conversation with my 86-year-old dad, what did I learn? Other than going down a rabbit hole and reading some material about how crossword puzzles are created and how these word games differ slightly from country to country, there were more than half a dozen takeaways for me. 

First, alleged perfection–achieving 100% on every task–is an unreasonable standard, and is not necessary to find fulfillment, generate learning, or create satisfaction.  In the same vein, a “poor score” may be good enough, if you learn something and no harm is done.

Second, there are often multiple solutions that are correct, that work well with other ideas with which they intersect, and they can serve as an indicator of a learner’s creativity and knowledge base.

Third, persistence matters. A temporary roadblock is just that, temporary. A new perspective can create a new lens, and an alternative solution can work as well as the one originally intended by others who are involved in various phases of the same project. 

Fourth, if you spend time with a student, colleague, family member, or client, and truly listen, that allows you to extend the discussions (based on what you hear), and you can get to know the other person even better. This deeper understanding creates opportunities to support them–and delight them–in ways that you may not have previously imagined.

Fifth, taking an interest in what someone else finds fascinating may pull you toward your own new learning path, and who knows where that might lead! Keep an open mind! Maybe Subject X or Book Y is, in fact, interesting after all, and perhaps diving into it will yield unexpected benefits for you and your work, via connections not considered before.

Sixth, you tend to spend time (either through work or activity that is visible to others, or via intense thought) pursuing what interests you and challenges you. The learning that results from this focus begets more learning, and the cycle continues.

Seventh, it’s okay–even beneficial–to occasionally place some tasks on pause and engage in other work. Ideas frequently surface in one area that rhyme with or collide with other projects or problems, producing possibilities for potential progress and laying the foundation for future endeavors. Approaching life, our work, and our relationships through our talents, skills and interests keeps us mentally sharp and productive, and opens doors to help others do the same.

 

Are there some colleagues, clients or students that could benefit from you knowing more about them—what makes them tick?

How could your progress on a current or planned project gain new momentum as a result of learning more about those with whom you work?

What moments can you capitalize on to make your next interaction a win-win for everyone involved?

 

Take a moment to learn more about your own work. 

Take a moment to learn more about those you serve.

 

My final thought. 

34 across.   Six letters.   Four clues.

1: a tiny slice of today;

2: an instant in time;

3: a pivotal second; 

4: you can lead, learn or change in one of these.

 

Interesting information about crossword puzzles

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:12:05 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds, Paul Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/in-a-moment-34-across-fcCZTmOJ 34 Across

I was speaking with my dad recently. During our phone call I asked him about crossword puzzles, because I wanted to know more about his interest in them. As a young child, and as a teenager, I often saw him complete the crossword puzzle in the daily or Sunday newspaper. This glimpse into his world of skills and interests helped me see, although I didn’t fully recognize it at the time, how my dad‘s mind worked and what his talents were, and this was not an easy conclusion to draw, as he would readily tell us, or anyone who asked, that he really had no hobbies or specific pursuits he would be spending his time on once he retired (which was quite a long way off at the time). So, crossword puzzles it was, apparently, Not golf, fishing, running in local 5K road races, or even reading the classics or writing his autobiography. Crossword puzzles. 

Once, a number of years after I had left my childhood home, my wife and I were visiting my parents and I was in my dad‘s office area in the basement. On the back of the door leading to his workspace, there was a giant crossword puzzle thumbtacked there. I recall that I counted the number of spaces in this behemoth of a grid, this Crossword Challenge that was, based on the ratio of filled in:blank squares, on its way to succumbing to my father’s eventual conquering of it, demonstrating his superiority over the clever clue creators that posed their hints for the novice or skilled puzzle warriors. I didn’t file away a mental note of the exact number of words required to complete this puzzle, but a new calculation today, based on the size of the door and my recollection of the size of each square, AND factoring in the typical percentage of shaded squares (for an American style grid), it is completely reasonable to estimate that there were nearly 6,500 blank squares to fill. No matter how you slice it, that’s a lot of words.

So, during our call the other day, I asked my dad a bit more about his crossword puzzle habits. That simple question opened the door for some interesting insights and, naturally, his answers to some of my queries ended up spinning off into other topics of discussion. We ended up having a very enjoyable chat. I discovered that my dad has been purchasing packages of crossword puzzle books. I didn’t even know that was a thing. He indicated that he could appreciate the nicer, higher quality books–those printed on better paper and with a substantial front and back cover. He also spent some time highlighting the differences in difficulty levels based on the publisher and/or the newspaper in which the puzzles are printed. At one point, some quick math generated the number 15,000 as the likely quantity of puzzles my dad has completed over the years. 

Our phone call left me with a better understanding of what he enjoys, as well as what he does not find frustrating. For example, I asked about his accuracy rate and his completion rate, and he shared with me that he does not (can not) fill in every square in every puzzle, nor, when he is able to do so, are all of his answers always “correct.” He went on to say though, that, of course, sometimes the “wrong” answer is in fact nevertheless accurate and works very well as a right word for the given clue. 

Then, at one point during the call my dad said that my mom wanted to talk to me for a few minutes. Mother got on the phone and we chatted about a few things and then she handed the phone back to my dad. He told me that while he was away, he had started and completed a crossword puzzle, and that he checked it against the answers and he had indeed, on this one, gotten all of the answers correct. He then qualified his statement by telling me that this was one of the easy ones, though, and that the more puzzles you work, the more frequently you will see similar clues and similar answers. It was almost as if he did not want to take credit for his puzzle prowess. He does have more time now to complete puzzles, and he did say that doing so keeps one’s mind sharp and helps you think, and that “just for fun,” he sometimes flips through a completed book of puzzles and checks accuracy of every sixth or eight page (or even twenty or so random pages) to see what his general “score “is overall. As it turns out, at least based the numbers he humbly shared with me, his expertise is quite impressive.

He also quizzed me by posing three of the clues from the puzzle he completed during my brief chat with my mother. Granted, I had the distinct disadvantage of not looking at the puzzle in question or knowing the letters of any perpendicular and connected words, but I was able to correctly answer one of the three clues. Given those constraints, we both considered my 33% score to be quite acceptable.

The last thing I remember my dad telling me about puzzles was that sometimes he puts the book or newspaper aside, and doesn’t pick it up until the next day, or even a few days later. Then, looking again at one of the clues for a missing word going across or going down, the “fresh eyes” seem to make a difference. On occasion, for some reason, the way the clue is worded lands differently in his mind the second or third time around, and it triggers a new thought or a potential answer. When that new word is penciled into the appropriate squares, it often turns out to be correct and has a cascading effect of generating multiple correct answers where there were no good ideas before. Along the same lines, he told me that sometimes an answer to a particularly difficult clue simply pops into his mind, seemingly out of the blue, and it may be while he is engaged in some seemingly unrelated task. That moment of inspiration typically ripples into the completion of other words and the once stalled puzzle is revived and on its way to becoming another successful venture.

So, aside from a fun and engaging conversation with my 86-year-old dad, what did I learn? Other than going down a rabbit hole and reading some material about how crossword puzzles are created and how these word games differ slightly from country to country, there were more than half a dozen takeaways for me. 

First, alleged perfection–achieving 100% on every task–is an unreasonable standard, and is not necessary to find fulfillment, generate learning, or create satisfaction.  In the same vein, a “poor score” may be good enough, if you learn something and no harm is done.

Second, there are often multiple solutions that are correct, that work well with other ideas with which they intersect, and they can serve as an indicator of a learner’s creativity and knowledge base.

Third, persistence matters. A temporary roadblock is just that, temporary. A new perspective can create a new lens, and an alternative solution can work as well as the one originally intended by others who are involved in various phases of the same project. 

Fourth, if you spend time with a student, colleague, family member, or client, and truly listen, that allows you to extend the discussions (based on what you hear), and you can get to know the other person even better. This deeper understanding creates opportunities to support them–and delight them–in ways that you may not have previously imagined.

Fifth, taking an interest in what someone else finds fascinating may pull you toward your own new learning path, and who knows where that might lead! Keep an open mind! Maybe Subject X or Book Y is, in fact, interesting after all, and perhaps diving into it will yield unexpected benefits for you and your work, via connections not considered before.

Sixth, you tend to spend time (either through work or activity that is visible to others, or via intense thought) pursuing what interests you and challenges you. The learning that results from this focus begets more learning, and the cycle continues.

Seventh, it’s okay–even beneficial–to occasionally place some tasks on pause and engage in other work. Ideas frequently surface in one area that rhyme with or collide with other projects or problems, producing possibilities for potential progress and laying the foundation for future endeavors. Approaching life, our work, and our relationships through our talents, skills and interests keeps us mentally sharp and productive, and opens doors to help others do the same.

 

Are there some colleagues, clients or students that could benefit from you knowing more about them—what makes them tick?

How could your progress on a current or planned project gain new momentum as a result of learning more about those with whom you work?

What moments can you capitalize on to make your next interaction a win-win for everyone involved?

 

Take a moment to learn more about your own work. 

Take a moment to learn more about those you serve.

 

My final thought. 

34 across.   Six letters.   Four clues.

1: a tiny slice of today;

2: an instant in time;

3: a pivotal second; 

4: you can lead, learn or change in one of these.

 

Interesting information about crossword puzzles

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> In a Moment - 34 Across David W. Reynolds, Paul Reynolds 00:10:36 A conversation with my dad leads to unexpected lessons about effort, consistency, failure, success, metrics, and persistence. The insights gleaned from our phone call apply to virtually any meaningful endeavor in which you are engaged. These short In a Moment segments are lifted from life’s lessons and are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. A conversation with my dad leads to unexpected lessons about effort, consistency, failure, success, metrics, and persistence. The insights gleaned from our phone call apply to virtually any meaningful endeavor in which you are engaged. These short In a Moment segments are lifted from life’s lessons and are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. persistence, effort, lead learn change podcast. podcast, incorrect, crossword puzzles, learn, lessons, puzzle, crossword, perfection, listen, clues, change, reynolds, paul reynolds, options, correct, conversations, metrics, failure, lead, consistency, choices, interests, hints, success, paul, lead learn change, observations, hear true full 30 8844a637-1c40-422b-98f4-ae48b598f818 Dr. Hayward Cordy - Choosing to Rise Above Dr. Hayward Cordy, executive director of the Oconee Regional Educational Service Agency in Georgia, and former teacher, principal, and superintendent (2:00)

Hayward’s book, Damaged Goods: Lessons Learned in Poverty, Applied to Life. (3:25)

Large family, sharecroppers, living in intense poverty (3:30)

Surrounded by love and support (4:20)

18 people in one three-bedroom home, with no bathroom (4:45)

No bathroom tissue (5:00)

Importance of personal hygiene, a reflection of who you are as a person (6:00)

Bathing in a #3 washtub – using sunshine to heat the water (6:30)

Newspaper vs. Charmin (7:15)

Things don’t make you – our worth comes from giving back (7:50)

Father was a first-grade dropout and wanted all of his children to excel in school and life (9:00)

Education as the equalizer (9:35)

Report card day (9:50)

A black male, growing up in poverty, brought challenges that had to be overcome (10:20)

Rise above mediocre to move beyond one’s current situation (10:40)

Poverty is temporary and changeable (11:20)

Teaching to the souls of children (11:45)

Soul – thoughts, will, emotions – must be in alignment with one’s goals (12:00)

You are capable, you can be successful, you must persist with your desire to succeed (12:30)

“The bottom rail will come to the top one day” (13:15)

Born a chronic stutterer (14:20)

Standing on the sidelines (15:00)

The power of words (16:00)

Struggles taught me persistence (16:40)

We all have shortfalls – we all stammer at times (16:45)

Race? Who owns the problem? (17:00)

Not letting those who have issues with race define you (17:40)

There are good and bad people – choosing to believe that most are good (18:15)

Dented cans, damaged goods (19:00)

I saw everybody else as perfect, and me as imperfect (20:20)

How value is truly determined (20:50)

I held my view of me in my own hands (21:10)

Diddy Waah (21:45)

“High-minded poor boy” or reminder of big dreams, potential and promise? (22:45)

Grandmother Carrie Lily – a special bond with “Boy” Hayward (23:50)

Making me feel special, among fifteen children (24:30)

Working, fighting spirit, a bastion of hope (25:15)

My mother’s persistence and determination (26:00)

Oldest siblings worked the fields two days each week, and attended school the other three days (27:00)

Able to love all fifteen children with a special love (27:30)

Balanced, skills, and being somebody is based upon what’s in your heart (27:40)

Dr. Mays – always have goals, and set them high (28:00)

Dedication (Hayward’s thoughts), foreword (Dr. Allene Magill) – book excerpts (29:35)

Mentoring others, starting in high school (30:30)

Be for others in their life, what I missed in mine (31:00)

“I didn’t choose…where I was born, or my family, but I can choose my destiny” (31:30)

Reaching the hearts of people matters most (32:00)

First grade teacher Ms. Williams looked beyond the stuttering to see a gifted child (32:10)

Troy Taylor, from the alternative school – from suicide attempts to published author and working in the medical field, serving the underserved (32:40)

French fries – a simple act that changed a life (33:30)

“That’s what it’s about. Changing lives. It’s not about me.” (33:50)

Reginald, in the hallway – one of six godsons who call still Hayward “dad” – a question and a word of encouragement (34:30)

Life was changed – now a successful contractor, and visits Hayward in Wrightsville, GA to this day (35:00)

Ms. Nadine Hunt – the El dog and her approach to life, modeling what Diddy Waah dreamed (36:00) 

“Life is not perfect, but life is worth living.” (36:55)

“Become hope for those who are hopeless.” (37:25)

“I was born poor, I am still black, and I was born a chronic stutterer, but I chose to make life better for myself. It wasn’t easy, but it is possible…The question has to be, ‘How badly do you want to make life better for yourself and for others? We have a choice.” (37:45)

“I am not a victim. I am a victor, in life.” (38:30)

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:00:32 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds, Dr. Hayward Cordy) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-hayward-cordy-choosing-to-rise-above-TdgQXAKH Dr. Hayward Cordy, executive director of the Oconee Regional Educational Service Agency in Georgia, and former teacher, principal, and superintendent (2:00)

Hayward’s book, Damaged Goods: Lessons Learned in Poverty, Applied to Life. (3:25)

Large family, sharecroppers, living in intense poverty (3:30)

Surrounded by love and support (4:20)

18 people in one three-bedroom home, with no bathroom (4:45)

No bathroom tissue (5:00)

Importance of personal hygiene, a reflection of who you are as a person (6:00)

Bathing in a #3 washtub – using sunshine to heat the water (6:30)

Newspaper vs. Charmin (7:15)

Things don’t make you – our worth comes from giving back (7:50)

Father was a first-grade dropout and wanted all of his children to excel in school and life (9:00)

Education as the equalizer (9:35)

Report card day (9:50)

A black male, growing up in poverty, brought challenges that had to be overcome (10:20)

Rise above mediocre to move beyond one’s current situation (10:40)

Poverty is temporary and changeable (11:20)

Teaching to the souls of children (11:45)

Soul – thoughts, will, emotions – must be in alignment with one’s goals (12:00)

You are capable, you can be successful, you must persist with your desire to succeed (12:30)

“The bottom rail will come to the top one day” (13:15)

Born a chronic stutterer (14:20)

Standing on the sidelines (15:00)

The power of words (16:00)

Struggles taught me persistence (16:40)

We all have shortfalls – we all stammer at times (16:45)

Race? Who owns the problem? (17:00)

Not letting those who have issues with race define you (17:40)

There are good and bad people – choosing to believe that most are good (18:15)

Dented cans, damaged goods (19:00)

I saw everybody else as perfect, and me as imperfect (20:20)

How value is truly determined (20:50)

I held my view of me in my own hands (21:10)

Diddy Waah (21:45)

“High-minded poor boy” or reminder of big dreams, potential and promise? (22:45)

Grandmother Carrie Lily – a special bond with “Boy” Hayward (23:50)

Making me feel special, among fifteen children (24:30)

Working, fighting spirit, a bastion of hope (25:15)

My mother’s persistence and determination (26:00)

Oldest siblings worked the fields two days each week, and attended school the other three days (27:00)

Able to love all fifteen children with a special love (27:30)

Balanced, skills, and being somebody is based upon what’s in your heart (27:40)

Dr. Mays – always have goals, and set them high (28:00)

Dedication (Hayward’s thoughts), foreword (Dr. Allene Magill) – book excerpts (29:35)

Mentoring others, starting in high school (30:30)

Be for others in their life, what I missed in mine (31:00)

“I didn’t choose…where I was born, or my family, but I can choose my destiny” (31:30)

Reaching the hearts of people matters most (32:00)

First grade teacher Ms. Williams looked beyond the stuttering to see a gifted child (32:10)

Troy Taylor, from the alternative school – from suicide attempts to published author and working in the medical field, serving the underserved (32:40)

French fries – a simple act that changed a life (33:30)

“That’s what it’s about. Changing lives. It’s not about me.” (33:50)

Reginald, in the hallway – one of six godsons who call still Hayward “dad” – a question and a word of encouragement (34:30)

Life was changed – now a successful contractor, and visits Hayward in Wrightsville, GA to this day (35:00)

Ms. Nadine Hunt – the El dog and her approach to life, modeling what Diddy Waah dreamed (36:00) 

“Life is not perfect, but life is worth living.” (36:55)

“Become hope for those who are hopeless.” (37:25)

“I was born poor, I am still black, and I was born a chronic stutterer, but I chose to make life better for myself. It wasn’t easy, but it is possible…The question has to be, ‘How badly do you want to make life better for yourself and for others? We have a choice.” (37:45)

“I am not a victim. I am a victor, in life.” (38:30)

 

 

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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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]]> Dr. Hayward Cordy - Choosing to Rise Above David W. Reynolds, Dr. Hayward Cordy 00:39:44 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. 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. persistence, wrightsville, dreams, learn, teacher, georgia, nadine hunt, hope, teaching, professional association of georgia educators, teachers, learners, school, johnson county, education, change, leader, cordy, hayward cordy, learning, hayward, poverty, equalizer, sharecropper, leaders, character, oconee resa, lead, teach, student, dr. mays, leading, succeed, students, damaged goods, learner, success, page, how you win, diddy waah, rise above, leadership false full 29 05150bb5-9c72-46ab-b086-535967436e5e In a Moment - Stand Up! Brothers go on a rafting trip

A bodysurfing challenge

Impending tragedy

How to navigate trouble

Mutual support

Stand up

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.

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]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:12:16 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/in-a-moment-stand-up-fwqrHpKk Brothers go on a rafting trip

A bodysurfing challenge

Impending tragedy

How to navigate trouble

Mutual support

Stand up

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.

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]]> In a Moment - Stand Up! David W. Reynolds 00:08:17 Do you ever feel like you’re drowning, like there’s no one around to help? Do you need someone to come alongside you or your organization, and throw you a lifeline? What is actually going on in your workplace, family, or life right now? To whom can you reach out and rely upon to help you navigate rough, uncertain waters and make the change you are seeking? Lessons learned on the Ocoee River are shared in this story about two brothers on a rafting trip. These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. Do you ever feel like you’re drowning, like there’s no one around to help? Do you need someone to come alongside you or your organization, and throw you a lifeline? What is actually going on in your workplace, family, or life right now? To whom can you reach out and rely upon to help you navigate rough, uncertain waters and make the change you are seeking? Lessons learned on the Ocoee River are shared in this story about two brothers on a rafting trip. These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. north georgia, collective, goals, river, rafting, learn, progress, lead learn change podcast, practitioners, tennessee, stand, administrators, professional association of georgia educators, teachers, collaboration, william, ocoee river, direction, change, bodysurfing, lead, principals, act, data, coaches, destination, success, consultants, page, rapids, ocoee, current, lead learn change, superintendents false full 28 4b1fc8c5-d2a5-4eb6-9fe7-629abc06ec97 Joy Robinson - We need more Joy in teaching! The many accomplishments of Joy Robinson (3:30)

Early thoughts about becoming a teacher (4:30)

My teachers were my role models (5:20)

Why students are the best part of my job (5:55)

I also come to school to learn from my students (6:15)

Peer tutoring as an elementary, middle, and high school student (7:10)

Understanding? “The more you read it…” (8:25)

Kindergarten? No.  (10:00)

Finding the right grade level (10:10)

Learning starts with relationships, not with lessons (11:30)

Truly knowing one’s students (11:45)

Stretch students to outside their comfort zone (12:30)

Pull things out of students that they didn’t know they could do (12:50)

When students use their learning in an authentic way (13:15)

Determining teacher effectiveness (14:00)

The most important gauge of student growth (14:40)

Kindness, maturity, participation as indicators of progress (14:55)

Passion, walk the talk, specific examples (15:45)

Visit my classroom (16:15)

Sense of community is huge in the classroom (16:30)

Professional learning must be specific, appropriate and applicable (18:50)

Adult learners must also be met at their point of interest, need, and motivation (19:30)

Teacher-leaders are passionate and vocal about things that matter (21:15)

Connection is a vital component of relationships and teaching (22:00)

Where we are now has a lot to do with where we came from (23:15)

The Sankofa bird’s message about blending the past and the future (23:30)

Growing up in a rough neighborhood in a “failing school district (24:00)

A graduating class of success stories (24:30)

The absolute best teachers, serving in the face of naysayers (25:00)

Collecting experiences and ideas from one’s teachers (26:00)

Great teachers, by grade level and name (26:50)

“Stretching” students, humor, competitive, music while journaling, conversational, authenticity (26:50)

Teaching and learning is give and take (29:45)

Learn from your students – be open-minded (30:00)

Why the passion, joy, and look to the future? Great teachers are born (30:45)

Don’t forget why you teach (31:30)

Teaching more than seventy students every day (33:00)

What next? Immediately, teaching! (34:30)

 

 

Board of Director Bio 

Joy Robinson, a fourth-grade teacher at Lake Park Elementary School in Lowndes County, represents District 8 on the PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators) board of directors. As a board member, Robinson said she will be a voice on PAGE, representing and communicating the interests of educators and students in her southeastern Georgia district.

The life-long learner and participant in PAGE Professional learning maintains that knowing your students is at the core of effective lesson design. “Knowing one’s students and their families gives an educator great insight, enabling the teacher to truly design instruction that caters to each student’s needs,” she recently told PAGE One magazine. “Having a relationship with student families further reinforces trust that the educator will share helpful information about the student and that the information will be received well. When all the pieces are in place and operating smoothly, authentic learning will occur — and with it, the byproduct of increased student achievement.”

Considered a teacher leader and an influencer amongst her colleagues, Robinson takes an active role and interest in education at all levels. In her community, Robinson has served as a member of the Parent Action Committee and the Community Partners in Education committee, which she has chaired. She has also served on her school’s redesign and improvement teams. On the district level, the Google-certified educator has served on the system technology committee and learning management system committee, as well as on the district’s instructional framework committee and advanced ed strategic planning committee. On the state level, she presented at the Georgia Reading Association forum on standard implementation and served on the Georgia Milestones review team. She was instrumental in developing standards-based social studies units for her school leading to proficiency gains. And in her role as part of PAGE's South Georgia School District Network, she has fond memories of working closely with the late Dr. Allene Magill on Burke County’s district transformation initiative. 


Robinson is a career-long member of PAGE, beginning in college. She also serves as her school’s PAGE building representative. “All of my experiences with PAGE have aided in molding me as an effective educator,” she added.

Robinson earned a degree in early childhood education from Valdosta State University, graduating magna sum laude. In 2018, she was named her school’s teacher of the year.

Sankofa bird

Teacher website

 

 

 

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.

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]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2020 12:27:55 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Joy Robinson, David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/joy-robinson-we-need-more-joy-in-teaching-AhYL6QkC The many accomplishments of Joy Robinson (3:30)

Early thoughts about becoming a teacher (4:30)

My teachers were my role models (5:20)

Why students are the best part of my job (5:55)

I also come to school to learn from my students (6:15)

Peer tutoring as an elementary, middle, and high school student (7:10)

Understanding? “The more you read it…” (8:25)

Kindergarten? No.  (10:00)

Finding the right grade level (10:10)

Learning starts with relationships, not with lessons (11:30)

Truly knowing one’s students (11:45)

Stretch students to outside their comfort zone (12:30)

Pull things out of students that they didn’t know they could do (12:50)

When students use their learning in an authentic way (13:15)

Determining teacher effectiveness (14:00)

The most important gauge of student growth (14:40)

Kindness, maturity, participation as indicators of progress (14:55)

Passion, walk the talk, specific examples (15:45)

Visit my classroom (16:15)

Sense of community is huge in the classroom (16:30)

Professional learning must be specific, appropriate and applicable (18:50)

Adult learners must also be met at their point of interest, need, and motivation (19:30)

Teacher-leaders are passionate and vocal about things that matter (21:15)

Connection is a vital component of relationships and teaching (22:00)

Where we are now has a lot to do with where we came from (23:15)

The Sankofa bird’s message about blending the past and the future (23:30)

Growing up in a rough neighborhood in a “failing school district (24:00)

A graduating class of success stories (24:30)

The absolute best teachers, serving in the face of naysayers (25:00)

Collecting experiences and ideas from one’s teachers (26:00)

Great teachers, by grade level and name (26:50)

“Stretching” students, humor, competitive, music while journaling, conversational, authenticity (26:50)

Teaching and learning is give and take (29:45)

Learn from your students – be open-minded (30:00)

Why the passion, joy, and look to the future? Great teachers are born (30:45)

Don’t forget why you teach (31:30)

Teaching more than seventy students every day (33:00)

What next? Immediately, teaching! (34:30)

 

 

Board of Director Bio 

Joy Robinson, a fourth-grade teacher at Lake Park Elementary School in Lowndes County, represents District 8 on the PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators) board of directors. As a board member, Robinson said she will be a voice on PAGE, representing and communicating the interests of educators and students in her southeastern Georgia district.

The life-long learner and participant in PAGE Professional learning maintains that knowing your students is at the core of effective lesson design. “Knowing one’s students and their families gives an educator great insight, enabling the teacher to truly design instruction that caters to each student’s needs,” she recently told PAGE One magazine. “Having a relationship with student families further reinforces trust that the educator will share helpful information about the student and that the information will be received well. When all the pieces are in place and operating smoothly, authentic learning will occur — and with it, the byproduct of increased student achievement.”

Considered a teacher leader and an influencer amongst her colleagues, Robinson takes an active role and interest in education at all levels. In her community, Robinson has served as a member of the Parent Action Committee and the Community Partners in Education committee, which she has chaired. She has also served on her school’s redesign and improvement teams. On the district level, the Google-certified educator has served on the system technology committee and learning management system committee, as well as on the district’s instructional framework committee and advanced ed strategic planning committee. On the state level, she presented at the Georgia Reading Association forum on standard implementation and served on the Georgia Milestones review team. She was instrumental in developing standards-based social studies units for her school leading to proficiency gains. And in her role as part of PAGE's South Georgia School District Network, she has fond memories of working closely with the late Dr. Allene Magill on Burke County’s district transformation initiative. 


Robinson is a career-long member of PAGE, beginning in college. She also serves as her school’s PAGE building representative. “All of my experiences with PAGE have aided in molding me as an effective educator,” she added.

Robinson earned a degree in early childhood education from Valdosta State University, graduating magna sum laude. In 2018, she was named her school’s teacher of the year.

Sankofa bird

Teacher website

 

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> Joy Robinson - We need more Joy in teaching! Joy Robinson, David W. Reynolds 00:36:29 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. 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. role model, lake park elementary, community, learn, connections, georgia, peer tutoring, learners, lowndes county schools. lowndes county, marta walker, leader, early childhood, early childhood education, learning, authenticity, leaders, lead, adult learning, lake park, learner, engagement, leadership false full 27 ac57ea6e-d55d-497c-ac0d-3a26a3d6dc28 In a Moment - Which Gear? The 1969 Mercury Grand Marquis

Never really driving

Driver’s education

A humiliating moment, but a learning moment

Applicable observations

Knowing the people that you serve

You have choices

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2020 04:00:04 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/in-a-moment-which-gear-_Zx7sKAD The 1969 Mercury Grand Marquis

Never really driving

Driver’s education

A humiliating moment, but a learning moment

Applicable observations

Knowing the people that you serve

You have choices

 

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.

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]]> In a Moment - Which Gear? David W. Reynolds 00:08:53 Parallel parking, an interesting steering wheel, and learning to drive the family “floatmobile” created some strong memories for host David Reynolds. Jump in and take a drive down memory lane and look for connections in your family, school, team, or workplace. These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. Parallel parking, an interesting steering wheel, and learning to drive the family “floatmobile” created some strong memories for host David Reynolds. Jump in and take a drive down memory lane and look for connections in your family, school, team, or workplace. These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. 1969 mercury marquis, fern creek high school, grading practices, drivers ed, 1969 marquis, learn, gear, lead learn change podcast, mutual aims, client, change, fern creek, marquis, grading, customer, evidence, choice, lead, student, drivers education, students, assess, agency, lead learn change, mercury false full 26 8d784e2d-1bf6-4397-8567-82dad396aa16 Dale Rogers - School, Industry, School - Always a Teacher My favorite principal, Mr. Ed. Worley (3:05)

Fairly smart until eighth grade (4:00)

Drafting class with applied geometry led to thoughts of being an educator (5:00)

Collaboration with colleagues as a goal, in the service of student learning (5:30)

Leading edge of technology? (7:00)

You need to understand the basics before tech is useful (7:50)

The county’s first 3-D printer, in 2013 (9:30)

STEM, first used as a term in 2001(10:30)

STEM described for students, parents, and others (11:00)

Student competitions – robotics, plus (12:15)

Teaching students and teaching teachers – professional career goal realized (12:30)

Frankel students coming off of a first-place finish in 2019 (14:15)

2020 competition cancelled due to the coronavirus (15:10)

Technology evangelist (15:45)

Moving from the classroom to industry (17:40)

Developing teacher-made video tutorials – years before YouTube (19:15)

Developing video tutorials for employees on the manufacturing plant floor (20:00)

Human Resources becomes yet another role (20:15)

Skills gap resulting from the push for all high school graduates to attend college (23:00)

Creating an initiative to incentivize the pursuit of a manufacturing career (24:00)

The Kalamazoo Promise concept leads to the Tribar Promise (24:45)

Connecting learning institutions and industry for mutual benefit (25:30)

The host puts words in the guest’s mouth – Ha! (26:55)

Society’s view of what teachers do (27:15)

Respect for educators (27:45)

Teachers’ challenged with 30+ students in a class are now tasked with designing work in a new way (29:00)

Technology resources need to be used and we need to support teachers in the transition to new tools and learning formats (30:15)

Stepping up to the plate with technology and generosity, to help during a time of crisis (32:15)

An expected “no” turns into a “yes” and accelerates production (35:30)

Navigating school guidelines and timelines, and intersecting with others to assist medical providers (36:00)

Guest blogger on Education week (37:30)

Inspection vs. quality processes (38:00)

Consider changes to core components of the teacher preparation structures (38:30)

A shout out to some great teachers (39:00)

Acknowledgment matters, greatly (40:30)

Relationships matter more than rules (41:30)

The 40-40-40 concept (42:45)

Getting to know one’s students and allowing one’s students to know you (44:45)

 

Dale Rogers – LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-rogers-nbct/

 

Dale Rogers – blogpost – the flipped classroom

https://lookatthiscowbell.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-flipped-classroom-its-not-just.html

 

Dale Rogers – Education Week guest column

https://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teacher_in_a_strange_land/2013/08/run_schools_like_businesses_sure_heres_how.html

 

TV news spot about the face shields from 3-D printers

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/04/07/staff-at-west-bloomfield-school-make-face-shields-with-3d-printers/

 

The Frankel Jewish Academy

https://www.frankelja.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

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2020 04:00:02 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds, Dale Rogers) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/dale-rogers-school-industry-school-always-a-teacher-b2OIXESB My favorite principal, Mr. Ed. Worley (3:05)

Fairly smart until eighth grade (4:00)

Drafting class with applied geometry led to thoughts of being an educator (5:00)

Collaboration with colleagues as a goal, in the service of student learning (5:30)

Leading edge of technology? (7:00)

You need to understand the basics before tech is useful (7:50)

The county’s first 3-D printer, in 2013 (9:30)

STEM, first used as a term in 2001(10:30)

STEM described for students, parents, and others (11:00)

Student competitions – robotics, plus (12:15)

Teaching students and teaching teachers – professional career goal realized (12:30)

Frankel students coming off of a first-place finish in 2019 (14:15)

2020 competition cancelled due to the coronavirus (15:10)

Technology evangelist (15:45)

Moving from the classroom to industry (17:40)

Developing teacher-made video tutorials – years before YouTube (19:15)

Developing video tutorials for employees on the manufacturing plant floor (20:00)

Human Resources becomes yet another role (20:15)

Skills gap resulting from the push for all high school graduates to attend college (23:00)

Creating an initiative to incentivize the pursuit of a manufacturing career (24:00)

The Kalamazoo Promise concept leads to the Tribar Promise (24:45)

Connecting learning institutions and industry for mutual benefit (25:30)

The host puts words in the guest’s mouth – Ha! (26:55)

Society’s view of what teachers do (27:15)

Respect for educators (27:45)

Teachers’ challenged with 30+ students in a class are now tasked with designing work in a new way (29:00)

Technology resources need to be used and we need to support teachers in the transition to new tools and learning formats (30:15)

Stepping up to the plate with technology and generosity, to help during a time of crisis (32:15)

An expected “no” turns into a “yes” and accelerates production (35:30)

Navigating school guidelines and timelines, and intersecting with others to assist medical providers (36:00)

Guest blogger on Education week (37:30)

Inspection vs. quality processes (38:00)

Consider changes to core components of the teacher preparation structures (38:30)

A shout out to some great teachers (39:00)

Acknowledgment matters, greatly (40:30)

Relationships matter more than rules (41:30)

The 40-40-40 concept (42:45)

Getting to know one’s students and allowing one’s students to know you (44:45)

 

Dale Rogers – LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-rogers-nbct/

 

Dale Rogers – blogpost – the flipped classroom

https://lookatthiscowbell.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-flipped-classroom-its-not-just.html

 

Dale Rogers – Education Week guest column

https://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teacher_in_a_strange_land/2013/08/run_schools_like_businesses_sure_heres_how.html

 

TV news spot about the face shields from 3-D printers

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/04/07/staff-at-west-bloomfield-school-make-face-shields-with-3d-printers/

 

The Frankel Jewish Academy

https://www.frankelja.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

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Dale Rogers - School, Industry, School - Always a Teacher David W. Reynolds, Dale Rogers 00:47:07 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. 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. 3-d printing, 40-40-40, university of tennessee, youtube, learn, teacher, face shields, technology training, understanding by design, ut knoxville, georgia, technology, covid-19, teaching, teachers, learners, manufacturing, school, education, change, leader, learning, michigan, coronavirus, clayton county public schools, leaders, frankel jewish academy, lead, teach, student, leading, tribar, students, learner, relationships, leadership, ubd, video tutorials false full 25 16e5a9bb-677d-423d-846f-45e991b79d6c In a Moment - Thank You! One year podcast anniversary

Pilot episode guest Hannah Talley’s huge contribution

Teacher-leaders help others move forward

Great teachers are consistently generous

Step by step–and interaction by interaction–is how meaningful change happens

We all have teachers around us, whether we are “in school” or not

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2020 04:00:15 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/in-a-moment-thank-you-oWa_Qcje One year podcast anniversary

Pilot episode guest Hannah Talley’s huge contribution

Teacher-leaders help others move forward

Great teachers are consistently generous

Step by step–and interaction by interaction–is how meaningful change happens

We all have teachers around us, whether we are “in school” or not

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> In a Moment - Thank You! David W. Reynolds 00:05:12 Milestones, progress, and recognition are part of every successful endeavor. One year has elapsed since the inaugural episode of Lead. Learn. Change. was released and another valuable lesson about teacher-leaders has been made clear to podcast host David Reynolds. A word of gratitude, for great teachers everywhere, is always a good use of a few minutes of your time. David shares his thanks with a number of people for making this podcast possible. These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. Milestones, progress, and recognition are part of every successful endeavor. One year has elapsed since the inaugural episode of Lead. Learn. Change. was released and another valuable lesson about teacher-leaders has been made clear to podcast host David Reynolds. A word of gratitude, for great teachers everywhere, is always a good use of a few minutes of your time. David shares his thanks with a number of people for making this podcast possible. These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. generosity, xenidou, teacher leader, learn, seth, lead learn change podcast, connections, talley, teacher-leader, alex dipalma, maria xenidou, change, adam ashton, dipalma, hannah talley, godin, lead, david nebinski, hannah, nebinski, seth godin, lead learn change, ashton false full 24 1dbd238b-5af0-4a74-b5b2-bdff93a75cb8 Akul Munjal and Vamsi Reddy - Future Surgeons, Lifetime Learners Neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery (2:15)

Borborygmi – its meaning and significance (3:00)

Why be a physician? (4:15)

Meaningful work (4:45)

The neurosurgery Operating Room (OR) at every opportunity (5:30)

Don’t pursue medicine for the wrong reasons (6:15)

Look ahead – consider one’s life in a particular area (6:30)

Practical experiences at nth Dimensions (7:30)

A good medical rotation illuminates potential (8:00)

Hammers and screws and people – orthopedic surgery! (8:15)

20+ years of school plus residency – a lot of schooling (9:00)

Teaching skills adjust with the structure of the learning environment (9:45)

Important to convey the reasons for the content being taught (11:05)

Teachers need to remember what it’s like to be a beginner (11:45)

Great teachers understand each student’s perspective and context (12:30)

View each student as full of potential (13:15)

Teaching requires true understanding (14:30)

Thinking in “the language” of the content (world language, science, math…) (15:00)

Monkeys can’t actually explain the slides (15:30)

Understanding doesn’t automatically equate to being able to teach (16:00)

Standardized tests’ value (17:20)

Approach teaching by asking if the format and content are accessible and meaningful for the students (18:30)

Strengthen the relationship between first and second year medical students and their third and fourth year colleagues (19:15)

Don’t judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree (20:20)

Expand on what captures student interest (21:10)

Kahn Academy concepts (21:30)

The LSAT as an indicator of law school acceptance and as a gauge of one’s professional practice thereafter (22:30)

Focus on “next” and individualize earlier (23:05)

Memorable learning experience – a change of pace (24:45)

Problem based opportunities where “facts” are applied (25:10)

A kind word of interest and support makes a huge difference (25:45)

Take the time to “notice” (26:15)

Hand surgery – trust plus support equals a boost in confidence and skill (26:30)

The real lesson from Theory of Knowledge - Brain in a Vat (27:00)

We need to engage in intellectual humility (27:45)

Mr. Gribble – cared enough to attend the White Coat ceremony (28:15)

Ms. Mary Britt – really knows and cares about her students (29:35)

Thanks, educators, for your sacrifices (30:50)

Teachers and doctors - both have impacts on the populations they serve (31:25)

Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast (32:10)

Todnem-Ready Review app for Neurosurgery resident board exams (32:25)

 

 

Medical College of Georgia link: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/

Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/borborygmi-food-for-thought/id1507529435

nth Dimensions – advancing women and minorities in specialty fields - www.nthdimensions.org

Kahn Academy – www.khanacademy.org

Riverwood International Charter School - https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/181

Theory of Knowledge:  https://sites.google.com/site/ricsibtok/home

Brain in a Vat:  https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxyaWNzaWJ0b2t8Z3g6MjkyYTE4NWYzODE3YjI3YQ

AP World History:  https://sites.google.com/site/ricsapworldhistory/about-me

Brookwood High School - https://www.gcpsk12.org/BrookwoodHS

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.

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David’s LinkedIn page

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]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 04:00:09 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David Reynolds, Akul Munjal, Vamsi Reddy) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/akul-munjal-and-vamsi-reddy-future-surgeons-lifetime-learners-8Ofei7Wt Neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery (2:15)

Borborygmi – its meaning and significance (3:00)

Why be a physician? (4:15)

Meaningful work (4:45)

The neurosurgery Operating Room (OR) at every opportunity (5:30)

Don’t pursue medicine for the wrong reasons (6:15)

Look ahead – consider one’s life in a particular area (6:30)

Practical experiences at nth Dimensions (7:30)

A good medical rotation illuminates potential (8:00)

Hammers and screws and people – orthopedic surgery! (8:15)

20+ years of school plus residency – a lot of schooling (9:00)

Teaching skills adjust with the structure of the learning environment (9:45)

Important to convey the reasons for the content being taught (11:05)

Teachers need to remember what it’s like to be a beginner (11:45)

Great teachers understand each student’s perspective and context (12:30)

View each student as full of potential (13:15)

Teaching requires true understanding (14:30)

Thinking in “the language” of the content (world language, science, math…) (15:00)

Monkeys can’t actually explain the slides (15:30)

Understanding doesn’t automatically equate to being able to teach (16:00)

Standardized tests’ value (17:20)

Approach teaching by asking if the format and content are accessible and meaningful for the students (18:30)

Strengthen the relationship between first and second year medical students and their third and fourth year colleagues (19:15)

Don’t judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree (20:20)

Expand on what captures student interest (21:10)

Kahn Academy concepts (21:30)

The LSAT as an indicator of law school acceptance and as a gauge of one’s professional practice thereafter (22:30)

Focus on “next” and individualize earlier (23:05)

Memorable learning experience – a change of pace (24:45)

Problem based opportunities where “facts” are applied (25:10)

A kind word of interest and support makes a huge difference (25:45)

Take the time to “notice” (26:15)

Hand surgery – trust plus support equals a boost in confidence and skill (26:30)

The real lesson from Theory of Knowledge - Brain in a Vat (27:00)

We need to engage in intellectual humility (27:45)

Mr. Gribble – cared enough to attend the White Coat ceremony (28:15)

Ms. Mary Britt – really knows and cares about her students (29:35)

Thanks, educators, for your sacrifices (30:50)

Teachers and doctors - both have impacts on the populations they serve (31:25)

Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast (32:10)

Todnem-Ready Review app for Neurosurgery resident board exams (32:25)

 

 

Medical College of Georgia link: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/

Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/borborygmi-food-for-thought/id1507529435

nth Dimensions – advancing women and minorities in specialty fields - www.nthdimensions.org

Kahn Academy – www.khanacademy.org

Riverwood International Charter School - https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/181

Theory of Knowledge:  https://sites.google.com/site/ricsibtok/home

Brain in a Vat:  https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxyaWNzaWJ0b2t8Z3g6MjkyYTE4NWYzODE3YjI3YQ

AP World History:  https://sites.google.com/site/ricsapworldhistory/about-me

Brookwood High School - https://www.gcpsk12.org/BrookwoodHS

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.

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]]> Akul Munjal and Vamsi Reddy - Future Surgeons, Lifetime Learners David Reynolds, Akul Munjal, Vamsi Reddy 00:34:22 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. 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. borborygmi, problem based learning, riverwood international charter school, testing, fulton county, learn, teacher, medical college of georgia, georgia, teaching, orthopedic, teachers, learners, school, education, change, khan academy, leader, learning, mcg, neurosurgery, augusta, leaders, lead, teach, student, leading, individualize, brookwood high school, surgery, theory of knowledge, students, learner, gwinnett county, understanding, interest, daniel gribble, leadership, mary britt false full 23 3b008188-aa3c-4028-a50c-1cfcd22c73e4 In a Moment - Pandemic Lessons Simon Ratcliffe asks a question

Levity during times full of heavy hearts

Life check

Decision prep

Relationships

Meaningful work

Don’t take it for granted

Educators never stop serving

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> Tue, 12 May 2020 04:00:15 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/in-a-moment-pandemic-lessons-KbRddE2l Simon Ratcliffe asks a question

Levity during times full of heavy hearts

Life check

Decision prep

Relationships

Meaningful work

Don’t take it for granted

Educators never stop serving

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

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]]> In a Moment - Pandemic Lessons David W. Reynolds 00:09:27 In the midst of a pandemic or any other of unexpected challenge or change, a learning opportunity exists. We learn from these seasons of life, and if we take time to reflect on what we’ve learned, we’re preparing ourselves to help others. These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. Show Notes: Simon Ratcliffe asks a question Levity during times full of heavy hearts Life check Decision prep Relationships Meaningful work Don’t take it for granted Educators never stop serving In the midst of a pandemic or any other of unexpected challenge or change, a learning opportunity exists. We learn from these seasons of life, and if we take time to reflect on what we’ve learned, we’re preparing ourselves to help others. These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. Show Notes: Simon Ratcliffe asks a question Levity during times full of heavy hearts Life check Decision prep Relationships Meaningful work Don’t take it for granted Educators never stop serving educators, life check, decisions, learn, levity, decision prep, lead. learn. change. podcast, change, simon, meaningful work, simon ratcliffe, lead, ratcliffe, relationships, lead. learn. change. false full 22 343fcb89-8187-4d34-9ef3-530678c295c7 Borborygmi - Part 2 Characteristics of a good teacher (2:15)

Students who love the teachers who love their students (3:05)

Knowing one’s students (3:45)

STAR program (5:45)

Hope for the future - great teachers and great students (7:45)

The filter for decision making that will lead to engagement and learning (12:15)

Targets for student engagement (16:00)

Authenticity as a key characteristic of work (16:30)

Listening to the students (17:00)

Who is it for? (18:00)

Responding to criticism that schools may not be preparing students properly (21:00)

Poor learners? (24:35)

Lessons learned during a career in education (28:30)

Common to all educators’ experiences (33:15)

Thank a teacher today (34:15)

MCG link: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/

Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/borborygmi-food-for-thought/id1507529435

Professional Association of Georgia Educators:  www.pageinc.org

PAGE One magazine – The Promise of a Rising Generation: How Young Georgia Scholars are Impacting the World – see pages 10-16: https://issuu.com/pagemagazines/docs/page_one_jan_feb_2020_high_res

Engagement resources: www.schlechtycenter.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

David’s LinkedIn page

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]]> Mon, 4 May 2020 12:43:28 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Shriya Boppana: Borborygmi Graphic Design, Akul Munjal, Vamsi Reddy, David W. Reynolds, Anvith Reddy: Borborygmi Sound Engineer) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/borborygmi-part-2-QYYbQoP5 Characteristics of a good teacher (2:15)

Students who love the teachers who love their students (3:05)

Knowing one’s students (3:45)

STAR program (5:45)

Hope for the future - great teachers and great students (7:45)

The filter for decision making that will lead to engagement and learning (12:15)

Targets for student engagement (16:00)

Authenticity as a key characteristic of work (16:30)

Listening to the students (17:00)

Who is it for? (18:00)

Responding to criticism that schools may not be preparing students properly (21:00)

Poor learners? (24:35)

Lessons learned during a career in education (28:30)

Common to all educators’ experiences (33:15)

Thank a teacher today (34:15)

MCG link: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/

Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/borborygmi-food-for-thought/id1507529435

Professional Association of Georgia Educators:  www.pageinc.org

PAGE One magazine – The Promise of a Rising Generation: How Young Georgia Scholars are Impacting the World – see pages 10-16: https://issuu.com/pagemagazines/docs/page_one_jan_feb_2020_high_res

Engagement resources: www.schlechtycenter.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

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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]]> Borborygmi - Part 2 Shriya Boppana: Borborygmi Graphic Design, Akul Munjal, Vamsi Reddy, David W. Reynolds, Anvith Reddy: Borborygmi Sound Engineer 00:37:20 Deconstructing Education – Part 2 – the second of two episodes where Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast hosts Vamsi Reddy and Akul Munjal and Lead. Learn. Change. podcast host David W. Reynolds wrap up a discussion about the educational system in America and touch on David’s experiences as a teacher and administrator. Deconstructing Education – Part 2 – the second of two episodes where Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast hosts Vamsi Reddy and Akul Munjal and Lead. Learn. Change. podcast host David W. Reynolds wrap up a discussion about the educational system in America and touch on David’s experiences as a teacher and administrator. decisions, learn, teacher, teaching, teachers, learners, school, design qualities, education, change, leader, learning, authenticity, leaders, choice, lead, teach, student, leading, students, star, learner, page, engagement, leadership false full 21 4ebe5ee7-b745-46f3-98b7-821e5a8a27cd Borborygmi - Part 1 How has coronavirus affected education? (3:17)

A shift to virtual learning platforms (4:00)

Teachers are still approaching their work with professionalism and a focus on student learning (6:00)

A potential new understanding of, and appreciation for, what teachers do (6:55)

Will higher ed make adjustments in learning as a result of COVID-19? (8:40)

Immersion in content alongside practitioners (11:05) 

Technology is more than digital (12:00)

Communicate to learn (13:00)

Technology based decisions must be made in service of who is being served and what needs to be accomplished (13:30)

I quit teaching after one year in the classroom (15:10)

Connections between education and work in other sectors (16:35)

Learning opportunities exist in virtually every situation (17:30)

Each student’s potential to learn is not determined by what they know now (18:30)

How has the U.S. educational model changed since the 1980s? Many options for one’s education (19:10) 

Jamie Vollmer - Schools Cannot Do It Alone (20:30)

The increasing scope of responsibilities connected to public schools (21:20)

The chalkboard. A relic? (21:30)

Notes to students - before texting, email and access to photocopiers (23:10)

Public schools or private schools - which is best? (24:45)

Public school - opportunity, authenticity, and diversity (25:30)

Teachers as the heart of the school (27:00)

Preparing for students for whatever next is the key to gauging school effectiveness (27:45)

Public schools as a foundation of our nation’s government and culture (28:30)

Innovation, creativity, and ingenuity (29:15)

Predictive tests (standardized tests) and their inappropriate place of prominence as evaluative tools (30:00)

The sum total of one’s learning (30:50)

What you know, understand, and are able to do (32:00)

Kindergarten as an example of the need for a more authentic process to gauge student progress (33:00)

Test scores or recommendations about work ethic, understanding, initiative, as components of admission requirements (35:30)

SAT and/or ACT - vital? (37:00)

Indicators of a great school (37:30)

Standardized testing and “the practice of”  - finding the balance (38:00)

The inadequacies of a limited bank of test items (41:00)

Engaging with a true practitioner and with emerging mentors (42:45)

Relationships must be a big part of doing one’s work well (45:15)

MCG link: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/

Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/borborygmi-food-for-thought/id1507529435

 

 

 

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

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]]> Mon, 4 May 2020 09:00:13 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Shriya Boppana: Borborygmi Graphic Design, David W. Reynolds, Anvith Reddy: Borborygmi Sound Engineer, Vamsi Reddy, Akul Munjal) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/borborygmi-part-1-oyeCC8lG How has coronavirus affected education? (3:17)

A shift to virtual learning platforms (4:00)

Teachers are still approaching their work with professionalism and a focus on student learning (6:00)

A potential new understanding of, and appreciation for, what teachers do (6:55)

Will higher ed make adjustments in learning as a result of COVID-19? (8:40)

Immersion in content alongside practitioners (11:05) 

Technology is more than digital (12:00)

Communicate to learn (13:00)

Technology based decisions must be made in service of who is being served and what needs to be accomplished (13:30)

I quit teaching after one year in the classroom (15:10)

Connections between education and work in other sectors (16:35)

Learning opportunities exist in virtually every situation (17:30)

Each student’s potential to learn is not determined by what they know now (18:30)

How has the U.S. educational model changed since the 1980s? Many options for one’s education (19:10) 

Jamie Vollmer - Schools Cannot Do It Alone (20:30)

The increasing scope of responsibilities connected to public schools (21:20)

The chalkboard. A relic? (21:30)

Notes to students - before texting, email and access to photocopiers (23:10)

Public schools or private schools - which is best? (24:45)

Public school - opportunity, authenticity, and diversity (25:30)

Teachers as the heart of the school (27:00)

Preparing for students for whatever next is the key to gauging school effectiveness (27:45)

Public schools as a foundation of our nation’s government and culture (28:30)

Innovation, creativity, and ingenuity (29:15)

Predictive tests (standardized tests) and their inappropriate place of prominence as evaluative tools (30:00)

The sum total of one’s learning (30:50)

What you know, understand, and are able to do (32:00)

Kindergarten as an example of the need for a more authentic process to gauge student progress (33:00)

Test scores or recommendations about work ethic, understanding, initiative, as components of admission requirements (35:30)

SAT and/or ACT - vital? (37:00)

Indicators of a great school (37:30)

Standardized testing and “the practice of”  - finding the balance (38:00)

The inadequacies of a limited bank of test items (41:00)

Engaging with a true practitioner and with emerging mentors (42:45)

Relationships must be a big part of doing one’s work well (45:15)

MCG link: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/

Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/borborygmi-food-for-thought/id1507529435

 

 

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Borborygmi - Part 1 Shriya Boppana: Borborygmi Graphic Design, David W. Reynolds, Anvith Reddy: Borborygmi Sound Engineer, Vamsi Reddy, Akul Munjal 00:47:24 Deconstructing Education – Part 1 – the first of two episodes where Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast hosts Vamsi Reddy and Akul Munjal and Lead. Learn. Change. podcast host David W. Reynolds discuss the educational system in America and touch on David’s experiences as a teacher and administrator. Deconstructing Education – Part 1 – the first of two episodes where Borborygmi: Food for Thought podcast hosts Vamsi Reddy and Akul Munjal and Lead. Learn. Change. podcast host David W. Reynolds discuss the educational system in America and touch on David’s experiences as a teacher and administrator. educational model, learn, teacher, technology, covid-19, teaching, teachers, learners, school, education, change, leader, learning, predictive tests, standardized tests, sat, coronavirus, higher ed, leaders, mentors, lead, teach, student, leading, act, public schools, students, chalkboard, learner, jamie vollmer, relationships, leadership false full 20 5188136e-ed2f-49f1-ae77-2abb34fc8ee5 In a Moment - Where are you from? Where are you from? 

Picture yourself at a gathering, or perhaps you are attending a virtual gathering, on a video call with five, ten, twenty, or even a hundred others. Regardless, you are with other people. Everywhere you turn, there are lots of faces looking at you (or not). The initial silence is beginning to be punctuated by small talk, verbal icebreakers and stereotypical opening lines are exchanged, and maybe a few people are still “on the edges,” not yet fully immersed in conversation. 

This is not an unfamiliar scenario. How many times have you found yourself in this type of setting? Within minutes you meet another person and the “Hi, I’m So-and-so. Nice to meet you…” introduction is made. This is inevitably followed by “What do you do?” And, sometimes, “Where are you from?” is asked.

How do you answer those questions? Do you parrot the greeting in your response? “Nice to meet you, I’m David, and I work for the Professional Association of Georgia Educators.  What do you do?” 

I think it’s time that these situations are viewed as the tremendous opportunities that they actually are, versus being relegated to a rote set of statements that are as benign and memorable as “How are you?” and the “Fine, thanks” expected response.

Where are you from?

Would you be willing to say that you are from a place of many blessings, or maybe a place of great contentment or even struggle, or perhaps a spot low on many learning curves (but headed up!), or somewhere else? 

In what other ways could you answer this question? What creative responses could you share that might spark a meaningful conversation? 

What about the other questions? 

What do you do? That is a very common one!

Should our replies be restricted to official titles and organizations, or would the discussion immediately take on new depth if we conveyed the impact of our work, and what we really want to lead, learn, change, or accomplish next?

Don’t misunderstand – there’s nothing inherently wrong, at all, with common courtesy, expected niceties, and polite banter. Most of us would readily argue, and correctly, that we need to encourage pleasant discourse today, maybe more so now than at any other time. So, by all means, keep that concept alive! 

If, though, you are fully invested in an effort to make better things, or make things better, view these moments as opportunities 

to lead people to think, 

to learn something new yourself, and 

to start pondering what might change as a result. 

And, even better than an insightful response might be posing different questions altogether. 

Think about that for a moment. 

What questions could you ask that would provide a welcome springboard for others to talk about their work, their hopes and dreams, their ideas, and their “what next?” (“What next?,” by the way, is another very good way to plant a thought about the scope and reach of one’s future efforts.)

My friend Maria Xenidou, host of the Impact Learning podcast, likes to ask, “What’s your story?” 

That’s so simple and straightforward, it’s answerable by anyone, and it opens doors to all sorts of conversation possibilities, and who knows what after that?! 

Are you a teacher? A principal? Or do you support colleagues or learners in some other way, or in some other sector?

What could you ask in order to learn more about those you seek to serve? 

What would help you truly get to know your customers, co-workers, students (or their parents), so that you could design experiences for them that will have the most value? 

Questions truly matter. 

Take some time to think about the questions. Time spent on questions may indeed be a better investment than hours expended crafting wonderful answers.

I once had the privilege of working with one the best first-year teachers I have ever met. 

Her name is Juli, and she took the time, along with HJ, the paraprofessional in the classroom they led, to pen a short note to each student’s parent, every week or two, in a little stapled, paper booklet. 

The kindergartners they taught carried these low-tech (but immensely effective) tools of correspondence from school to home, and back again, all year. 

The written communication embedded in these bits of daily highlights, family insights, humor, and sometimes heartache, were brimming with content that added a rich level of understanding, in all directions, for everyone involved, and the trust that was developed as a result of this generous exercise truly benefited the children in that class.  Sometimes, often times, it’s the simple act of expressing genuine interest that makes the biggest difference in someone’s life.

The great thing is, we are all presented with chances to make that difference, quite often, if not every single day.

What would you like to see and hear asked at your next interaction with new friends, colleagues, or students? Make it happen!

Where are you from?

How about, “Where are you headed?”

Capitalize on these moments. Learn from them. Lead the change.

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:22:50 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/in-a-moment-where-are-you-from-fn587yg5 Where are you from? 

Picture yourself at a gathering, or perhaps you are attending a virtual gathering, on a video call with five, ten, twenty, or even a hundred others. Regardless, you are with other people. Everywhere you turn, there are lots of faces looking at you (or not). The initial silence is beginning to be punctuated by small talk, verbal icebreakers and stereotypical opening lines are exchanged, and maybe a few people are still “on the edges,” not yet fully immersed in conversation. 

This is not an unfamiliar scenario. How many times have you found yourself in this type of setting? Within minutes you meet another person and the “Hi, I’m So-and-so. Nice to meet you…” introduction is made. This is inevitably followed by “What do you do?” And, sometimes, “Where are you from?” is asked.

How do you answer those questions? Do you parrot the greeting in your response? “Nice to meet you, I’m David, and I work for the Professional Association of Georgia Educators.  What do you do?” 

I think it’s time that these situations are viewed as the tremendous opportunities that they actually are, versus being relegated to a rote set of statements that are as benign and memorable as “How are you?” and the “Fine, thanks” expected response.

Where are you from?

Would you be willing to say that you are from a place of many blessings, or maybe a place of great contentment or even struggle, or perhaps a spot low on many learning curves (but headed up!), or somewhere else? 

In what other ways could you answer this question? What creative responses could you share that might spark a meaningful conversation? 

What about the other questions? 

What do you do? That is a very common one!

Should our replies be restricted to official titles and organizations, or would the discussion immediately take on new depth if we conveyed the impact of our work, and what we really want to lead, learn, change, or accomplish next?

Don’t misunderstand – there’s nothing inherently wrong, at all, with common courtesy, expected niceties, and polite banter. Most of us would readily argue, and correctly, that we need to encourage pleasant discourse today, maybe more so now than at any other time. So, by all means, keep that concept alive! 

If, though, you are fully invested in an effort to make better things, or make things better, view these moments as opportunities 

to lead people to think, 

to learn something new yourself, and 

to start pondering what might change as a result. 

And, even better than an insightful response might be posing different questions altogether. 

Think about that for a moment. 

What questions could you ask that would provide a welcome springboard for others to talk about their work, their hopes and dreams, their ideas, and their “what next?” (“What next?,” by the way, is another very good way to plant a thought about the scope and reach of one’s future efforts.)

My friend Maria Xenidou, host of the Impact Learning podcast, likes to ask, “What’s your story?” 

That’s so simple and straightforward, it’s answerable by anyone, and it opens doors to all sorts of conversation possibilities, and who knows what after that?! 

Are you a teacher? A principal? Or do you support colleagues or learners in some other way, or in some other sector?

What could you ask in order to learn more about those you seek to serve? 

What would help you truly get to know your customers, co-workers, students (or their parents), so that you could design experiences for them that will have the most value? 

Questions truly matter. 

Take some time to think about the questions. Time spent on questions may indeed be a better investment than hours expended crafting wonderful answers.

I once had the privilege of working with one the best first-year teachers I have ever met. 

Her name is Juli, and she took the time, along with HJ, the paraprofessional in the classroom they led, to pen a short note to each student’s parent, every week or two, in a little stapled, paper booklet. 

The kindergartners they taught carried these low-tech (but immensely effective) tools of correspondence from school to home, and back again, all year. 

The written communication embedded in these bits of daily highlights, family insights, humor, and sometimes heartache, were brimming with content that added a rich level of understanding, in all directions, for everyone involved, and the trust that was developed as a result of this generous exercise truly benefited the children in that class.  Sometimes, often times, it’s the simple act of expressing genuine interest that makes the biggest difference in someone’s life.

The great thing is, we are all presented with chances to make that difference, quite often, if not every single day.

What would you like to see and hear asked at your next interaction with new friends, colleagues, or students? Make it happen!

Where are you from?

How about, “Where are you headed?”

Capitalize on these moments. Learn from them. Lead the change.

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> In a Moment - Where are you from? David W. Reynolds 00:06:29 These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. Today’s episode reinforces the idea that focusing on the simplest of human interactions, conversation, is one way to do just that, to make change happen! These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. Today’s episode reinforces the idea that focusing on the simplest of human interactions, conversation, is one way to do just that, to make change happen! xenidou, learn, paraprofessional, teachers, questions, lead. learn. change. podcast, maria xenidou, service, change, maria, parents, lead, introductions, impact learning podcast, students, future, customers, lead. learn. change., communication, answers false full 19 dc3c50f8-e113-434e-9660-9a4bdfc6fa11 Paul and Geneva Reynolds - Life is a Teacher • 1:00 – “Am I your favorite son named David?” • 

1:25 – Episode timed with Geneva’s 86th birthday; a family reflection through generations • 

2:10 – Biggest life changes – conduct, civility, technology, and culture • 

3:05 – Violence and pace of life – contrasting past and present • 

4:15 – Daily gratitude – viewing life’s challenges through optimism • 

5:10 – How personal faith and shared humor anchor a marriage • 

6:30 – Lessons from raising four sons; teamwork through hardship • 

8:05 – Parenting as full-time teaching – modeling patience, respect, and consistency • 

10:00 – Geneva – “We were both teachers; we just didn’t call ourselves that.” • 

11:15 – Paul _ life teaches best – people learn by watching how you act • 

13:00 – Library trips every Wednesday; love of learning modeled quietly • 

14:20 – Teaching moments in small gestures – gratitude long delayed but heartfelt • 

15:35 – Marriage as a classroom – adaptation and grace over decades • 

17:05 – Love deepens with years; small courtesies build resilience • 

18:40 – Night-shift sacrifices – working so others could rest and grow • 

22:15 – 

Joy in family milestones – seeing adult children reflect early lessons • 

25:45 – Humility – acknowledging mistakes without regret • 

29:30 – Faith and perseverance through health and history • 

34:10 – Letters that connected hearts across distance – saved and reread • 

38:20 – Reflections on community, church, and service • 

41:55 – “Everything that happens should make you a better person.” • 

45:40 – Geneva – gratitude for simple things, lifelong learning through living • 

49:20 – Raising children as legacy and reward • 

51:20 – Mutual love, laughter, and the humility of shared life.  

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2020 20:38:16 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David Reynolds, Paul Reynolds, Geneva Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/paul-and-geneva-reynolds-life-is-a-teacher-NKWb23ue • 1:00 – “Am I your favorite son named David?” • 

1:25 – Episode timed with Geneva’s 86th birthday; a family reflection through generations • 

2:10 – Biggest life changes – conduct, civility, technology, and culture • 

3:05 – Violence and pace of life – contrasting past and present • 

4:15 – Daily gratitude – viewing life’s challenges through optimism • 

5:10 – How personal faith and shared humor anchor a marriage • 

6:30 – Lessons from raising four sons; teamwork through hardship • 

8:05 – Parenting as full-time teaching – modeling patience, respect, and consistency • 

10:00 – Geneva – “We were both teachers; we just didn’t call ourselves that.” • 

11:15 – Paul _ life teaches best – people learn by watching how you act • 

13:00 – Library trips every Wednesday; love of learning modeled quietly • 

14:20 – Teaching moments in small gestures – gratitude long delayed but heartfelt • 

15:35 – Marriage as a classroom – adaptation and grace over decades • 

17:05 – Love deepens with years; small courtesies build resilience • 

18:40 – Night-shift sacrifices – working so others could rest and grow • 

22:15 – 

Joy in family milestones – seeing adult children reflect early lessons • 

25:45 – Humility – acknowledging mistakes without regret • 

29:30 – Faith and perseverance through health and history • 

34:10 – Letters that connected hearts across distance – saved and reread • 

38:20 – Reflections on community, church, and service • 

41:55 – “Everything that happens should make you a better person.” • 

45:40 – Geneva – gratitude for simple things, lifelong learning through living • 

49:20 – Raising children as legacy and reward • 

51:20 – Mutual love, laughter, and the humility of shared life.  

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Paul and Geneva Reynolds - Life is a Teacher David Reynolds, Paul Reynolds, Geneva Reynolds 00:51:05 Podcast host David Reynolds conducts his first ever interview with family members. Born on different sides of the globe, just a few years after the beginning of the Great Depression, and soon to celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary, David’s parents offer their insights into teaching, learning, marriage, and parenting, recount a few stories from the past, and drive home more than a few points about what matters most, in life, regardless of the changes one experiences. Podcast host David Reynolds conducts his first ever interview with family members. Born on different sides of the globe, just a few years after the beginning of the Great Depression, and soon to celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary, David’s parents offer their insights into teaching, learning, marriage, and parenting, recount a few stories from the past, and drive home more than a few points about what matters most, in life, regardless of the changes one experiences. louisville, learn, teacher, teaching, teachers, learners, school, children, life, letters, education, pearl harbor, change, virginia, learning, japan, christian, kentucky, writing, tokyo, mistakes, teach, student, parenting, students, learner, career, portland christian high school, falls church, parent, marriage false full 18 ab639be9-f888-4684-b898-d9d71e4c610e In a Moment - Collaboration. Optimism. Vision. Inspiration. Dedication. Full transcript

In a Moment - Collaboration. Optimism. Vision. Inspiration. Dedication.

Recent events have upended daily routines, financial markets, and life in general. 

Changes of great magnitude occur from time to time. When there is no hint that a significant problem is imminent, and when the specifics of one’s circumstances are being experienced for the very first time, the lack of preparation-especially in a world where instant feedback and resolutions are sometimes viewed as the norm-can be disconcerting or even frightening.

How should we respond to such change?

What should we learn from what is going on around us?

How do we lead in the face of uncertainty?

 

Not by creating Confusion.

Not through Overreaction.

Not via Vague messages.

Not as Irrational decision makers.

And certainly not by Division.

 

Instead, we Collaborate to make the best of a situation.

We adopt and act on an Optimistic outlook.

We share our Vision about a positive tomorrow. 

We Inspire by unleashing the creativity of others. 

We remain Dedicated to our mission. 

The organization in which I work, the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), is viewing the current events swirling around us through a lens of opportunity. While we are taking seriously the threats posed to various aspects of life as we currently know it, we also believe that this season will pass. And, we believe that great educators will mitigate the difficult aspects of this unprecedented change, and that they will continue to demonstrate leadership, via their ongoing commitment to teaching and learning.

Toward that end, it is a privilege to share with you a brief overview of a decision that PAGE made in the past few days. It serves as a solid example of how a future-oriented approach can make a difference for many people.With schools closed, and with some of our organization’s work impacted by these closures, the flexible use of resources has emerged as one means of leveraging current events in a positive way. We should all be asking ourselves right now, “What resources might I use–in a way not previously considered–that might help someone else?”

PAGE moved swiftly and crafted an opportunity for PAGE members to apply for grants to support teaching and learning. During the current and immediate shift towards virtual platforms, educators are seeking out ways to enhance their skill set and are looking for resources that can directly benefit students. PAGE’s educator grants were developed to reinforce these needs.

In the first 60 minutes after the grant application notification was distributed to our educator members, over 200 applications were received. That’s an application every eighteen seconds! Eighty-two percent of the applicants were classroom teachers and the overwhelming majority of the grant requests will directly benefit students!

Clearly, Georgia’s great educators are not resting. They are eager to provide learning experiences for their students. In the last two weeks, I have had the privilege of engaging in conversations with some Georgia educators as well, via video conferencing tools. Those discussions reinforced the notion that great teachers are viewing this time as a learning opportunity. Teachers are exploring ways to make online interactions­–with people and with content–as meaningful as possible.

I am proud to work with an organization that stays true to its purpose, taking full advantage of every opportunity to support educators, all in the service of learning. I am also honored to be acquainted with many dedicated professionals who commit their careers and their lives to making sure that young people have every chance possible to be successful, and to be prepared for whatever is next.

It is important to view every moment as an opportunity to make a difference.

Change happens in a moment. 

Learning can happen in the moment.

Leadership can make or break the moment.

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:42:35 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynods) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/in-a-moment-collaboration-optimism-vision-inspiration-dedication-cAIaAFc8 Full transcript

In a Moment - Collaboration. Optimism. Vision. Inspiration. Dedication.

Recent events have upended daily routines, financial markets, and life in general. 

Changes of great magnitude occur from time to time. When there is no hint that a significant problem is imminent, and when the specifics of one’s circumstances are being experienced for the very first time, the lack of preparation-especially in a world where instant feedback and resolutions are sometimes viewed as the norm-can be disconcerting or even frightening.

How should we respond to such change?

What should we learn from what is going on around us?

How do we lead in the face of uncertainty?

 

Not by creating Confusion.

Not through Overreaction.

Not via Vague messages.

Not as Irrational decision makers.

And certainly not by Division.

 

Instead, we Collaborate to make the best of a situation.

We adopt and act on an Optimistic outlook.

We share our Vision about a positive tomorrow. 

We Inspire by unleashing the creativity of others. 

We remain Dedicated to our mission. 

The organization in which I work, the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), is viewing the current events swirling around us through a lens of opportunity. While we are taking seriously the threats posed to various aspects of life as we currently know it, we also believe that this season will pass. And, we believe that great educators will mitigate the difficult aspects of this unprecedented change, and that they will continue to demonstrate leadership, via their ongoing commitment to teaching and learning.

Toward that end, it is a privilege to share with you a brief overview of a decision that PAGE made in the past few days. It serves as a solid example of how a future-oriented approach can make a difference for many people.With schools closed, and with some of our organization’s work impacted by these closures, the flexible use of resources has emerged as one means of leveraging current events in a positive way. We should all be asking ourselves right now, “What resources might I use–in a way not previously considered–that might help someone else?”

PAGE moved swiftly and crafted an opportunity for PAGE members to apply for grants to support teaching and learning. During the current and immediate shift towards virtual platforms, educators are seeking out ways to enhance their skill set and are looking for resources that can directly benefit students. PAGE’s educator grants were developed to reinforce these needs.

In the first 60 minutes after the grant application notification was distributed to our educator members, over 200 applications were received. That’s an application every eighteen seconds! Eighty-two percent of the applicants were classroom teachers and the overwhelming majority of the grant requests will directly benefit students!

Clearly, Georgia’s great educators are not resting. They are eager to provide learning experiences for their students. In the last two weeks, I have had the privilege of engaging in conversations with some Georgia educators as well, via video conferencing tools. Those discussions reinforced the notion that great teachers are viewing this time as a learning opportunity. Teachers are exploring ways to make online interactions­–with people and with content–as meaningful as possible.

I am proud to work with an organization that stays true to its purpose, taking full advantage of every opportunity to support educators, all in the service of learning. I am also honored to be acquainted with many dedicated professionals who commit their careers and their lives to making sure that young people have every chance possible to be successful, and to be prepared for whatever is next.

It is important to view every moment as an opportunity to make a difference.

Change happens in a moment. 

Learning can happen in the moment.

Leadership can make or break the moment.

 

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

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

]]> In a Moment - Collaboration. Optimism. Vision. Inspiration. Dedication. David W. Reynods 00:05:04 These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. Todays’ episode focuses on how the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) is making a difference in the midst of challenging circumstances. These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments are published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Lead. Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. Todays’ episode focuses on how the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) is making a difference in the midst of challenging circumstances. virus, learn, progress, covid-19, inspiration, professional association of georgia educators, teachers, collaboration, lead. learn. change. podcast, optimism, change, resources, current events, learning, dedication, covid, lead, vision, students, success, page, lead. learn. change., grants false full 17 0201f399-2191-4b79-baec-946c2911d3d2 In a Moment - Changing the World
  • Does the world need changing?
  • What is meant by “world?”
  • The value of roles and relationships
  • Leaders, followers, and influencers
  • Collective and individual impact

    • 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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:46:45 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/in-a-moment-changing-the-world-NN_LJ6dw
  • Does the world need changing?
  • What is meant by “world?”
  • The value of roles and relationships
  • Leaders, followers, and influencers
  • Collective and individual impact

    • 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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     In a Moment - Changing the World David Reynolds 00:03:15 These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments will be published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. Todays’ episode reinforces the truth that you can indeed impact someone’s world. These short episodes are lifted from life’s lessons, challenging us to make decisions that matter. In a Moment segments will be published intermittently, punctuating guest-focused Learn. Change. episodes. As you listen, reflect on your recent learning, recognize your potential to make a tremendous impact on others’ lives, and take decisive action that will lead to the change you seek to make. Todays’ episode reinforces the truth that you can indeed impact someone’s world. generosity, learn, lead learn change podcast, relationship, change, lead, lead learn change false full 16     96fe7544-4e41-43dc-9a53-a6ccec6b4040 Maria Xenidou - Share Now. Teach Now. Learning impacts life (4:20)

    No space in pre-school (5:15)

    Mom leading the reading and learning (5:30)

    Learn, early on (6:30)

    Obstacles serve as a catalyst for moving forward (6:45)

    Different pathways to learning (7:40)

    Self-directed learning (8:00)

    Intentional learning (8:30)

    Learning from others (9:00)

    Learning from those who have experience (10:00)

    Learning via interest and opportunity (12:15)

    Create space and opportunity for learning (12:55)

    What to teach directly and what to allow to unfold (14:20)

    The most important conditions for learning (15:35)

    Access to resources is vital (15:40)

    Cultivating an environment that cultivates curiosity and exploration (16:40)

    Independent learners and thinkers are problem solvers (17:15)

    Learning by doing (17:30)

    Put your learning into practice (18:40)

    Focus on the most difficult parts (18:55)

    Difficulty as an indicator of a potential learning moment (19:10)

    Share as you learn, not only later (21:20)

    “Teacher” means someone with more experience (22:25)

    Sharing as teaching (23:25)

    Maria’s elevator question (24:15)

    Leveraging knowledge and skills to help others (24:30)

    Helping others moves your own work forward (24:50)

    Finding and solving problems as a key to learning (25:55)

    Resources can become distracting (27:00)

    Remove what you don’t need to learn, and learn only what you need (27:15)

    What kind of work do you want to do? (27:55)

    A teacher goes above and beyond (29:55)

    Handwritten lessons and problems for Maria and her sister (31:00)

    Figure out a way to get resources to people (32:20)

    A teacher’s amazing insight, confidence, coaching, and mentoring (33:05)

    Public schools, working class, low income family receiving great support (34:40)

    The Impact Learning Fund (35:25)

    Commitment – a year’s salary as a VP (35:55)

    Fifty dollars or one hundred dollars can provide education for a child without access to resources  (37:00)

    Learning to reach out to “community” to make progress (38:00)

    Connections help with decision making, especially in a world of abundance (38:50)

    Content creation – podcast interviews and written resources (39:40)

     

     

     

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    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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     Thu, 5 Mar 2020 15:13:41 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David Reynolds, Maria Xenidou) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/maria-xenidou-share-now-teach-now-1_CXPhri Learning impacts life (4:20)

    No space in pre-school (5:15)

    Mom leading the reading and learning (5:30)

    Learn, early on (6:30)

    Obstacles serve as a catalyst for moving forward (6:45)

    Different pathways to learning (7:40)

    Self-directed learning (8:00)

    Intentional learning (8:30)

    Learning from others (9:00)

    Learning from those who have experience (10:00)

    Learning via interest and opportunity (12:15)

    Create space and opportunity for learning (12:55)

    What to teach directly and what to allow to unfold (14:20)

    The most important conditions for learning (15:35)

    Access to resources is vital (15:40)

    Cultivating an environment that cultivates curiosity and exploration (16:40)

    Independent learners and thinkers are problem solvers (17:15)

    Learning by doing (17:30)

    Put your learning into practice (18:40)

    Focus on the most difficult parts (18:55)

    Difficulty as an indicator of a potential learning moment (19:10)

    Share as you learn, not only later (21:20)

    “Teacher” means someone with more experience (22:25)

    Sharing as teaching (23:25)

    Maria’s elevator question (24:15)

    Leveraging knowledge and skills to help others (24:30)

    Helping others moves your own work forward (24:50)

    Finding and solving problems as a key to learning (25:55)

    Resources can become distracting (27:00)

    Remove what you don’t need to learn, and learn only what you need (27:15)

    What kind of work do you want to do? (27:55)

    A teacher goes above and beyond (29:55)

    Handwritten lessons and problems for Maria and her sister (31:00)

    Figure out a way to get resources to people (32:20)

    A teacher’s amazing insight, confidence, coaching, and mentoring (33:05)

    Public schools, working class, low income family receiving great support (34:40)

    The Impact Learning Fund (35:25)

    Commitment – a year’s salary as a VP (35:55)

    Fifty dollars or one hundred dollars can provide education for a child without access to resources  (37:00)

    Learning to reach out to “community” to make progress (38:00)

    Connections help with decision making, especially in a world of abundance (38:50)

    Content creation – podcast interviews and written resources (39:40)

     

     

     

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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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    ]]>     Maria Xenidou - Share Now. Teach Now. David Reynolds, Maria Xenidou 00:41:26 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. 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. chemistry, learn, teacher, coach, the podcasting fellowship, new jersey, teaching, teachers, learners, school, maria xenidou, learning by doing, self-directed, education, chemist, change, resources, leader, mentor, new york, intentionality, learning, greece, impact learning fund, leaders, writing, podcast, impact learning, lead, teach, akimbo, student, leading, consultant, students, learner, reading, intention, problem solving, seth godin, sharing, leadership false full 15     93c979fe-d9a8-46b6-a3fd-c096ab2763a6 ROI - Things, Just Things Recycling center

    New yesterday, old today, gone tomorrow?

    Will Esters' approach

    Dr. Allene Magill - relationships and building bridges (see link below for information about the "PAGE Dr. Allene Magill Scholarship" for support personnel)

    The challenge

    Implications for one's own work

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    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.

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    David’s LinkedIn page

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     Sat, 15 Feb 2020 21:51:37 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/roi-things-just-things-nVosdfDB Recycling center

    New yesterday, old today, gone tomorrow?

    Will Esters' approach

    Dr. Allene Magill - relationships and building bridges (see link below for information about the "PAGE Dr. Allene Magill Scholarship" for support personnel)

    The challenge

    Implications for one's own work

    https://www.pageinc.org/scholarships-offered/

     

     

    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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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    ]]>     ROI - Things, Just Things David W. Reynolds 00:08:14 Host David Reynolds shares a single observation lifted from a quick view of some interesting items seen while driving down the road. This short journey takes the listener from a focus on tangible but temporary resources to one riveted on relationships, all in the service of making things better for others. The concept that emerges applies to family interactions, to workplace connections, and definitely to the significant exchanges between teachers and students. Host David Reynolds shares a single observation lifted from a quick view of some interesting items seen while driving down the road. This short journey takes the listener from a focus on tangible but temporary resources to one riveted on relationships, all in the service of making things better for others. The concept that emerges applies to family interactions, to workplace connections, and definitely to the significant exchanges between teachers and students. learn, teacher, connections, magill, esters, teaching, teachers, influence, learners, school, education, change, will esters, allene magill, leader, learning, roi, reflect, leaders, return on investment, lead, teach, student, leading, allene, students, lead.learn.change., learner, things, relationships, observe, leadership, will false full 14     5b284b20-56f9-4d63-b25b-2a13ea7d3c85 John Tanner - Accountability is About the Future Show Notes

    From one career intention to another (3:50)

    The pervasive but poorly supported failure narrative (4:00)

    Working in the standardized testing world and a shift in thinking (4:30)

    Who is at fault? (4:50)

    What? No ideas for an alternative? (6:00)

    Testing and accountability as commensurate with one another (6:35)

    Test-based accountability is not the source of the problem (6:50)

    Schools deserve an appropriate accountability system (7:30)

    Effective organizations use forward-facing accountability mechanisms (8:30)

    Forward-facing issues fail to be emphasized in schools (9:20)

    Is backward-facing accountability beneficial? (9:40)

    Is backward-facing accountability even possible? (10:45)

    Destined or expected to repeat the past, year after year (11:40)

    Are schools’ accountability practices truly backward-facing? (12:30)

    The pitfalls of backward-facing accountability (13:20)

    The positives embedded in accountability (13:55)

    Imposed accountability (14:35)

    Operating in, and ignoring, a context of ongoing change (16:40)

    Identifying effectiveness as a prerequisite for accountability (17:25)

    Research and logic do not support A-F grading of schools (18:30)

    Both effective and ineffective schools do exist (19:30)

    Student benefit at the center of school practices (21:30)

    Accomplishment vs. measurement (22:20)

    Hopes and dreams (23:20)

    Hopes and dreams and the level of “mission” (24:00)

    Hopes and dreams for a higher test score? (25:20)

    Higher test scores or “getting ready for life?” (26:20)

    Parents need to have meaningful conversations about their children (31:25)

    Mission vs. mission statement (32:20)

    For-profits and non-profits have a handful of missions (33:30)

    Public schools tend have more than two dozen missions (33:55)

    The biggest issue facing public schools today (35:20)

    Next steps for TestSense (37:05)

    True accountability’s potential as a national movement (37:35)

    Legislative solution or legislative support? (38:00)

    Mrs. Carlisle – a great teacher (40:25)

    Growing up with a disability and Mrs. Carlisle’s wisdom (40:35)

    Accountability processes and frameworks do not need to be unwieldy (42:20)

     

     

    Episode-specific Links:

    www.brave-ed.com

    www.testsense.com

     

     

    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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:58:30 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds, John Tanner) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/john-tanner-accountability-is-about-the-future-XzFrObDg Show Notes

    From one career intention to another (3:50)

    The pervasive but poorly supported failure narrative (4:00)

    Working in the standardized testing world and a shift in thinking (4:30)

    Who is at fault? (4:50)

    What? No ideas for an alternative? (6:00)

    Testing and accountability as commensurate with one another (6:35)

    Test-based accountability is not the source of the problem (6:50)

    Schools deserve an appropriate accountability system (7:30)

    Effective organizations use forward-facing accountability mechanisms (8:30)

    Forward-facing issues fail to be emphasized in schools (9:20)

    Is backward-facing accountability beneficial? (9:40)

    Is backward-facing accountability even possible? (10:45)

    Destined or expected to repeat the past, year after year (11:40)

    Are schools’ accountability practices truly backward-facing? (12:30)

    The pitfalls of backward-facing accountability (13:20)

    The positives embedded in accountability (13:55)

    Imposed accountability (14:35)

    Operating in, and ignoring, a context of ongoing change (16:40)

    Identifying effectiveness as a prerequisite for accountability (17:25)

    Research and logic do not support A-F grading of schools (18:30)

    Both effective and ineffective schools do exist (19:30)

    Student benefit at the center of school practices (21:30)

    Accomplishment vs. measurement (22:20)

    Hopes and dreams (23:20)

    Hopes and dreams and the level of “mission” (24:00)

    Hopes and dreams for a higher test score? (25:20)

    Higher test scores or “getting ready for life?” (26:20)

    Parents need to have meaningful conversations about their children (31:25)

    Mission vs. mission statement (32:20)

    For-profits and non-profits have a handful of missions (33:30)

    Public schools tend have more than two dozen missions (33:55)

    The biggest issue facing public schools today (35:20)

    Next steps for TestSense (37:05)

    True accountability’s potential as a national movement (37:35)

    Legislative solution or legislative support? (38:00)

    Mrs. Carlisle – a great teacher (40:25)

    Growing up with a disability and Mrs. Carlisle’s wisdom (40:35)

    Accountability processes and frameworks do not need to be unwieldy (42:20)

     

     

    Episode-specific Links:

    www.brave-ed.com

    www.testsense.com

     

     

    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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     John Tanner - Accountability is About the Future David W. Reynolds, John Tanner 00:44:35 Brave-ed.com (formerly TestSense.com) founder John Tanner reframes the idea of accountability. John’s refreshing and pragmatic approach focuses on the contrast between forward-facing accountability and the imposed accountability processes in place today, in virtually all schools. Hopes and dreams will trump test scores and other traditional data if student benefit serves as the focal point of a true accountability structure. At the end of the episode John reflects on the impact made by his third grade teacher, Mrs. Carlisle. Check out the show notes for more details. Brave-ed.com (formerly TestSense.com) founder John Tanner reframes the idea of accountability. John’s refreshing and pragmatic approach focuses on the contrast between forward-facing accountability and the imposed accountability processes in place today, in virtually all schools. Hopes and dreams will trump test scores and other traditional data if student benefit serves as the focal point of a true accountability structure. At the end of the episode John reflects on the impact made by his third grade teacher, Mrs. Carlisle. Check out the show notes for more details. mrs. carlisle, failure narrative, testing, dreams, accountability, learn, teacher, testsense, measurement, teaching, backward-facing, teachers, learners, school, mission, education, change, hopes, leader, learning, leaders, true accountability, lead, teach, student, leading, forward-facing, students, learner, missions, framework, accomplishment, leadership false full 13     eda0cd05-10dc-48a7-99f4-71f047c85d9b Dr. Felicia Mayfield - A Class Act: Lessons for All of Us Clark Atlanta University, one of 101 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation (3:05)

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. attended college on this campus (3:25)

    Social mobility through education (5:05)

    Three times a Panther (6:05)

    Identified as a future leader in DeKalb County Schools (7:00)

    Year 45 and counting – a lifetime dedicated to serving others (9:00)

    A court order and Felicia’s first teaching position (9:20)

    Nearly a dozen languages spoken in the school (10:05)

    Seven years, seven years, seven years… (10:25)

    Too many principals of color in some schools (11:05)

    Education as the most noble field (12:45)

    Teachers perpetuate democracy (13:15)

    A child of civil rights (13:50)

    A fabulous childhood, in a mission (15:05)

    A southern midwestern accent (16:35)

    There is something bigger than you (17:15)

    The Wallace Foundation, Gwinnett Public Schools, and the Principal Pipeline (18:00)

    A teacher’s impact is significant (18:45)

    The leader must have the big picture (20:00)

    Even when you think big, there’s something bigger (21:20)

    Leveraging power to impact a community (22:15)

    1953, heart of the civil rights struggle, and a segregated community (23:30)

    The “mission of the mission” was pushed by the black aristocracy (24:20)

    New Orleans, Dubuque, and Memphis (25:20)

    The common enemy was never based on someone’s race (25:50)

    The good, and the evil, that is colorless (27:30)

    Skin tone, or something else, as a core issue? (28:30)

    Are you here to contribute, or are you here to take away? (29:40)

    It was right in the middle of a housing project (31:10)

    This was definitely a bifurcated community (32:20)

    Fathers and mothers were paying attention to a lot of things (33:00)

    Happy to be able to be an ambassador for my race (35:00)

    Had to prove myself, and I had to make all A’s (35:30)

    Segregation was about capacity (35:45)

    These women were very progressive (36:20)

    We need to make sure that everyone has a voice (37:30)

    My mother wanted me to go into education (37:50)

    Overwhelming sadness (38:35)

    The haze as the sun was setting was orange (39:35)

    Our home received a phone call (39:55)

    Lessons learned from the civil rights struggle and Dr. King’s assassination (41:20)

    There is a significant price paid when one person advances at the expense of another (42:25)

    What gives birth to civil wars (43:40)

    Educator-leaders are in the middle to mitigate our struggles (44:00)

    The risk of forgetting (44:45)

    Faith and hope that we will continue to do well, learn, listen, and improve (46:20)

    Understanding the human condition, everyone has a voice, and emerging from oppression (47:00)

    We are learning on a broader screen (48:30)

    Working to harvest the best gifts (48:55)

    Empowerment, respect, and using the best of what people have to offer (49:45)

    History of women’s needs not being met (50:55)

    Outcasts, outsiders, and social responsibility (51:15)

    I have a responsibility to share what works (52:30)

    This is a wonderful time, with so many rich examples of leadership (53:45)

    We know what goes into being successful (54:30)

    You can “get the call back” after a mistake is made (55:00)

    A leader will not make a perfect call every time (55:35)

    Systems theory and vision – long-term and right now (57:25)

    You must have an undergirding of service to others (58:10)

    Personal care shows–in your face, your countenance, and your productivity (59:40)

    Don’t work out your inadequacies on social media (1:00:00)

    To lead means that you are giving your best self (1:02:10)

    Social justice defined as advocacy (1:03:10)

    Dr. Moses Norman - insert yourself into a dark place and turn on the light (1:05:00)

    I want my experience to be of benefit to someone else (1:07:30)

    Leadership and popularity (1:08:20)

    The benefits of the earlier harvest (1:08:50)

    Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly (1:10:00)

    Retirement just keeps moving away from me (1:10:40)

    Dr. Fidel Turner and Barbara Hill providing leadership at CAU (1:11:30)

     

     

    http://www.cau.edu

     

    The History of Black Catholics in the United States https://www.amazon.com/dp/0824514955/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ysvrEbK92EG5V

    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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     Mon, 6 Jan 2020 18:06:21 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David Reynolds, Dr. Felicia Mayfield) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/felicia-mayfield-a-class-act-lessons-for-all-of-us-FLuwQoEI Clark Atlanta University, one of 101 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation (3:05)

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. attended college on this campus (3:25)

    Social mobility through education (5:05)

    Three times a Panther (6:05)

    Identified as a future leader in DeKalb County Schools (7:00)

    Year 45 and counting – a lifetime dedicated to serving others (9:00)

    A court order and Felicia’s first teaching position (9:20)

    Nearly a dozen languages spoken in the school (10:05)

    Seven years, seven years, seven years… (10:25)

    Too many principals of color in some schools (11:05)

    Education as the most noble field (12:45)

    Teachers perpetuate democracy (13:15)

    A child of civil rights (13:50)

    A fabulous childhood, in a mission (15:05)

    A southern midwestern accent (16:35)

    There is something bigger than you (17:15)

    The Wallace Foundation, Gwinnett Public Schools, and the Principal Pipeline (18:00)

    A teacher’s impact is significant (18:45)

    The leader must have the big picture (20:00)

    Even when you think big, there’s something bigger (21:20)

    Leveraging power to impact a community (22:15)

    1953, heart of the civil rights struggle, and a segregated community (23:30)

    The “mission of the mission” was pushed by the black aristocracy (24:20)

    New Orleans, Dubuque, and Memphis (25:20)

    The common enemy was never based on someone’s race (25:50)

    The good, and the evil, that is colorless (27:30)

    Skin tone, or something else, as a core issue? (28:30)

    Are you here to contribute, or are you here to take away? (29:40)

    It was right in the middle of a housing project (31:10)

    This was definitely a bifurcated community (32:20)

    Fathers and mothers were paying attention to a lot of things (33:00)

    Happy to be able to be an ambassador for my race (35:00)

    Had to prove myself, and I had to make all A’s (35:30)

    Segregation was about capacity (35:45)

    These women were very progressive (36:20)

    We need to make sure that everyone has a voice (37:30)

    My mother wanted me to go into education (37:50)

    Overwhelming sadness (38:35)

    The haze as the sun was setting was orange (39:35)

    Our home received a phone call (39:55)

    Lessons learned from the civil rights struggle and Dr. King’s assassination (41:20)

    There is a significant price paid when one person advances at the expense of another (42:25)

    What gives birth to civil wars (43:40)

    Educator-leaders are in the middle to mitigate our struggles (44:00)

    The risk of forgetting (44:45)

    Faith and hope that we will continue to do well, learn, listen, and improve (46:20)

    Understanding the human condition, everyone has a voice, and emerging from oppression (47:00)

    We are learning on a broader screen (48:30)

    Working to harvest the best gifts (48:55)

    Empowerment, respect, and using the best of what people have to offer (49:45)

    History of women’s needs not being met (50:55)

    Outcasts, outsiders, and social responsibility (51:15)

    I have a responsibility to share what works (52:30)

    This is a wonderful time, with so many rich examples of leadership (53:45)

    We know what goes into being successful (54:30)

    You can “get the call back” after a mistake is made (55:00)

    A leader will not make a perfect call every time (55:35)

    Systems theory and vision – long-term and right now (57:25)

    You must have an undergirding of service to others (58:10)

    Personal care shows–in your face, your countenance, and your productivity (59:40)

    Don’t work out your inadequacies on social media (1:00:00)

    To lead means that you are giving your best self (1:02:10)

    Social justice defined as advocacy (1:03:10)

    Dr. Moses Norman - insert yourself into a dark place and turn on the light (1:05:00)

    I want my experience to be of benefit to someone else (1:07:30)

    Leadership and popularity (1:08:20)

    The benefits of the earlier harvest (1:08:50)

    Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly (1:10:00)

    Retirement just keeps moving away from me (1:10:40)

    Dr. Fidel Turner and Barbara Hill providing leadership at CAU (1:11:30)

     

     

    http://www.cau.edu

     

    The History of Black Catholics in the United States https://www.amazon.com/dp/0824514955/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ysvrEbK92EG5V

    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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     Dr. Felicia Mayfield - A Class Act: Lessons for All of Us David Reynolds, Dr. Felicia Mayfield 01:12:50 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. 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. warren elementary, martin luther king, dekalb, father bertrand high school, community, principal pipeline, civil rights, sacred heart school for girls, atlanta university center, mayfield, research, learn, black aristocracy, teacher, gwinnett public schools, sisters of the charity of the blessed virgin mary, dr. moses norman, barbara hill, freeman v. pitts, hbcu, atlanta georgia, tennessee, georgia, integration, atlanta, chamblee, faith, pitts v. cherry, teaching, teachers, learners, school, freeman v. mills, segregation, historically black college, mission, education, change, supreme court order, cau, dr. martin luther king, felicia mayfield, dr. martin luther king, leader, iowa, learning, columbine, dekalb county, catholic mission, court order, georgia state university, jr., social media, female empowerment, gsu, leaders, dr. fidel turner, wallace foundation, dr. king, empowerment, segregated, st. augustine, dubuque, social responsibility, lead, teach, student, leading, clark atlanta university, historically black college and university, trust, memphis, students, learner, national principal of the year, felicia, hbc, mental health issues, advocacy, mlk, social justice, mkl jr., leadership false full 12     577095d6-260d-4fd0-a855-278edd3a25f5 ROI - Narnia Introduction, ROI background and  explanation

    The Narnia story

    Lessons learned

    Invitation to subscribe, tell others, and share your own story

     

     

    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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     Sat, 14 Dec 2019 05:00:11 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/roi-narnia-fZzkTR_q Introduction, ROI background and  explanation

    The Narnia story

    Lessons learned

    Invitation to subscribe, tell others, and share your own story

     

     

    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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     ROI - Narnia David W. Reynolds 00:11:02 In this, the inaugural episode of a new series inside the Lead. Learn. Change. podcast, host David Reynolds describes a new way to view the concept of ROI. These short episodes will highlight lessons learned from observation, reflection and experiences and will be peppered into the Lead. Learn. Change. podcast schedule, with the focus of Lead. Learn. Change remaining on guests who share their insights and stories about how they approach life and work and capitalize on their interactions with others. In this, the inaugural episode of a new series inside the Lead. Learn. Change. podcast, host David Reynolds describes a new way to view the concept of ROI. These short episodes will highlight lessons learned from observation, reflection and experiences and will be peppered into the Lead. Learn. Change. podcast schedule, with the focus of Lead. Learn. Change remaining on guests who share their insights and stories about how they approach life and work and capitalize on their interactions with others. learn, investment, chronicles of narnia, lewis, narnia, influence, impact, change, roi, reflect, lead, reflection, observation, return, observe, c.s. lewis false full 11     b0bd20d4-d07c-4648-b3b7-1b58ecb364e3 Mark Garrison - Guilty! Of making a difference. Professional learning that matters. Amarillo, Texas, and Buffalo, New York (2:15)

    Data, evidence, propositions and their roles in the goals of a case study (4:40)

    Focus groups, interviews, documents, email, and student work (7:40)

    Standardized test scores and the range of metrics that matter (10:30)

    Student input as a vital factor in gauging effectiveness of any approach to teaching and learning (12:20)

    The standardized test debate actually started 150 years ago (13:30)

    Trust as a pivotal component in “assessing” teachers and schools (14:40)

    Technology as a two-sided challenge (15:00)

    Standards reflect the values of those who establish them (16:30)

    Who should make the decisions? (17:00)

    How well do these tests prepare young people for their future? (18:35)

    Professional learning that is intentionally transformative (20:30)

    Trust surfaces, again – this time as a key to creating the conditions for true engagement (21:30)

    The role of a teacher is not simple, one dimensional, or clear to everyone (23:50)

    Multiple opportunities for success as an important foundational practice (25:15)

    How to “improve things” alongside challenges and constraints (27:35)

    Schools do mitigate the negative effects of societal pressures and difficulties, such as poverty (28:15)

    The work of teachers has a significant positive impact on students and learning (29:00)

    What it really means to offer students choice, and how doing so is a wise move (29:50)

    Affirming student performance (31:55)

    Quality professional learning uses a framework, not a formulaic, prescriptive, or predetermined set of steps (32:40)

    What are these students going through right now? (33:55)

    The value of teachers and their work (35:00)

    The shifts in the processes used to capture evidence inside PAGE’s research projects (38:00)

    Phil Schlechty (the Schlechty Center) – “It’s the activity of the learner that causes learning.” (38:45)

    Community and political contexts impact the operational reality of schools (40:00)

    Go back to the classroom – the center of teaching and learning (41:25)

    One-with-one conversations with teachers – learning from our fellow educators (41:40)

    About what do I want to learn more? (45:45)

    Suggestions for policy makers (47:05)

    Program adoption or a customized approach to an important issue? (47:50)

    Organizational health and conflicting initiatives (49:30)

    Everybody doesn’t have to do the exact same thing in order to make progress (51:15)

    Teaching and learning are all about accountability and responsibility (53:25)

    The lack of trust has not improved relationships, interactions, or processes (54:15)

    Professional learning can legitimately advance the teaching profession (56:30)

    Retirement deferred, career and work revitalized, as a result of thinking about one’s work (59:15)

    Skinner’s Ghost and the Smart Machine (1:01:40)

    Maybe not measure anything? Analyze patterns instead. (1:03:00)

     

     

    www.markgarrison.net

    garrison@neweduconsulting.com

     

    https://www.amazon.com/Measure-Failure-Political-Origins-Standardized-ebook/dp/B007SJNZPI

    How did standardized tests become the measure of performance in our public schools? In this compelling work, Mark J. Garrison attempts to answer this question by analyzing the development of standardized testing, from the days of Horace Mann and Alfred Binet to the current scene. Approaching the issue from a sociohistorical perspective, the author demonstrates the ways standardized testing has been used to serve the interests of the governing class by attaching a performance-based value to people and upholding inequality in American society. The book also discusses the implications that a restructuring of standardized testing would have on the future of education, specifically what it could do to eliminate the measure of individual worth based on performance.

     

    https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED517705

    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.

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    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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    ]]>     Sat, 30 Nov 2019 05:00:01 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (PAGE Professional Learning Team, Marta Walker, David Reynolds, Agnes Zak-Moskal, Mark Garrison) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/mark-garrison-guilty-of-making-a-difference-professional-learning-that-matters-EBM5irGe Amarillo, Texas, and Buffalo, New York (2:15)

    Data, evidence, propositions and their roles in the goals of a case study (4:40)

    Focus groups, interviews, documents, email, and student work (7:40)

    Standardized test scores and the range of metrics that matter (10:30)

    Student input as a vital factor in gauging effectiveness of any approach to teaching and learning (12:20)

    The standardized test debate actually started 150 years ago (13:30)

    Trust as a pivotal component in “assessing” teachers and schools (14:40)

    Technology as a two-sided challenge (15:00)

    Standards reflect the values of those who establish them (16:30)

    Who should make the decisions? (17:00)

    How well do these tests prepare young people for their future? (18:35)

    Professional learning that is intentionally transformative (20:30)

    Trust surfaces, again – this time as a key to creating the conditions for true engagement (21:30)

    The role of a teacher is not simple, one dimensional, or clear to everyone (23:50)

    Multiple opportunities for success as an important foundational practice (25:15)

    How to “improve things” alongside challenges and constraints (27:35)

    Schools do mitigate the negative effects of societal pressures and difficulties, such as poverty (28:15)

    The work of teachers has a significant positive impact on students and learning (29:00)

    What it really means to offer students choice, and how doing so is a wise move (29:50)

    Affirming student performance (31:55)

    Quality professional learning uses a framework, not a formulaic, prescriptive, or predetermined set of steps (32:40)

    What are these students going through right now? (33:55)

    The value of teachers and their work (35:00)

    The shifts in the processes used to capture evidence inside PAGE’s research projects (38:00)

    Phil Schlechty (the Schlechty Center) – “It’s the activity of the learner that causes learning.” (38:45)

    Community and political contexts impact the operational reality of schools (40:00)

    Go back to the classroom – the center of teaching and learning (41:25)

    One-with-one conversations with teachers – learning from our fellow educators (41:40)

    About what do I want to learn more? (45:45)

    Suggestions for policy makers (47:05)

    Program adoption or a customized approach to an important issue? (47:50)

    Organizational health and conflicting initiatives (49:30)

    Everybody doesn’t have to do the exact same thing in order to make progress (51:15)

    Teaching and learning are all about accountability and responsibility (53:25)

    The lack of trust has not improved relationships, interactions, or processes (54:15)

    Professional learning can legitimately advance the teaching profession (56:30)

    Retirement deferred, career and work revitalized, as a result of thinking about one’s work (59:15)

    Skinner’s Ghost and the Smart Machine (1:01:40)

    Maybe not measure anything? Analyze patterns instead. (1:03:00)

     

     

    www.markgarrison.net

    garrison@neweduconsulting.com

     

    https://www.amazon.com/Measure-Failure-Political-Origins-Standardized-ebook/dp/B007SJNZPI

    How did standardized tests become the measure of performance in our public schools? In this compelling work, Mark J. Garrison attempts to answer this question by analyzing the development of standardized testing, from the days of Horace Mann and Alfred Binet to the current scene. Approaching the issue from a sociohistorical perspective, the author demonstrates the ways standardized testing has been used to serve the interests of the governing class by attaching a performance-based value to people and upholding inequality in American society. The book also discusses the implications that a restructuring of standardized testing would have on the future of education, specifically what it could do to eliminate the measure of individual worth based on performance.

     

    https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED517705

    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.

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    ]]>     Mark Garrison - Guilty! Of making a difference. Professional learning that matters. PAGE Professional Learning Team, Marta Walker, David Reynolds, Agnes Zak-Moskal, Mark Garrison 01:05:21 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. 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. focus groups, community, case study, testing, research, learn, teacher, policy, b. f. skinner, administrators, teaching, teachers, learners, school, education, standardized, change, leader, learning, standardized tests, learning visit, political, leaders, feedback, correlation, lead, tests, teach, student, leading, trust, students, learner, relationships, interviews, policy makers, skinner, engagement, leadership false full 10     fad33437-15fa-4179-8e13-73aa515493df Ivana, Part 2 - Students as Customers? Ivana seeks another perspective on addressing biases (2:45)

    Engagement cuts across all groups (3:45)

    Dr. Phil Schlechty influenced David’s views on learning (4:15)

    Your mom’s opinion matters (4:45)

    Affiliation requires collaboration (5:30)

    All learners “bring motives to the table” (6:25)

    It’s the work that engages the learner (7:00)

    A, B, or Not Yet (7:00)

    Diversity of interest (8:05)

    Engagement and learning, cradle to grave (9:15)

    Ivana shares some thoughts on balancing universality and individual contexts (9:45)

    Engage all or engage most? (10:30)

    Attention as the currency of a student’s time (12:40)

    Ivana digs into the “student as customer” concept(14:40)

    School as a place for the creation of a civic project (15:10)

    Students have choices, even in a compulsory attendance context (16:30)

    The student-customer metaphor (17:30)

    School’s connection to community – the metaphor expanded (18:25)

    Different types of teaching and the effect on learner engagement (20:10)

    Ivana describes some university experiences in Europe (21:00)

    Clarifying the meaning of student choice (22:00)

    The most important customers (24:45)

    David and Ivana agree (25:20)

    Ivana asks about the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (25:25)

    Safe schools, wraparound services, funding formula, and the teacher pipeline (26:25)

    PAGE benefits – individual, school, profession (28:30)

    True accountability (29:15)

    Generosity, patience, and community matter (30:25)

    Ivana highlights important concepts in the customer metaphor (31:20)

    David and Ivana agree, again (32:10)

    Ivana points out the great contributions of teachers (32:30)

    Ivana’s grandmother is still serving in a teaching role (33:50)

     

     

    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.

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    ]]>     Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:00:33 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David Reynolds, Ivana Isailovic) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/ivana-part-2-students-as-customers-M9MKO5sw Ivana seeks another perspective on addressing biases (2:45)

    Engagement cuts across all groups (3:45)

    Dr. Phil Schlechty influenced David’s views on learning (4:15)

    Your mom’s opinion matters (4:45)

    Affiliation requires collaboration (5:30)

    All learners “bring motives to the table” (6:25)

    It’s the work that engages the learner (7:00)

    A, B, or Not Yet (7:00)

    Diversity of interest (8:05)

    Engagement and learning, cradle to grave (9:15)

    Ivana shares some thoughts on balancing universality and individual contexts (9:45)

    Engage all or engage most? (10:30)

    Attention as the currency of a student’s time (12:40)

    Ivana digs into the “student as customer” concept(14:40)

    School as a place for the creation of a civic project (15:10)

    Students have choices, even in a compulsory attendance context (16:30)

    The student-customer metaphor (17:30)

    School’s connection to community – the metaphor expanded (18:25)

    Different types of teaching and the effect on learner engagement (20:10)

    Ivana describes some university experiences in Europe (21:00)

    Clarifying the meaning of student choice (22:00)

    The most important customers (24:45)

    David and Ivana agree (25:20)

    Ivana asks about the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (25:25)

    Safe schools, wraparound services, funding formula, and the teacher pipeline (26:25)

    PAGE benefits – individual, school, profession (28:30)

    True accountability (29:15)

    Generosity, patience, and community matter (30:25)

    Ivana highlights important concepts in the customer metaphor (31:20)

    David and Ivana agree, again (32:10)

    Ivana points out the great contributions of teachers (32:30)

    Ivana’s grandmother is still serving in a teaching role (33:50)

     

     

    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.

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    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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    ]]>     Ivana, Part 2 - Students as Customers? David Reynolds, Ivana Isailovic 00:36:24 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! 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! context, learn, teacher, higher education, variety, perspective, teaching, professional association of georgia educators, teachers, learners, teacher pipeline, female, school, isailovic, education, ivana isailovic, change, ivana, legislative, leader, learning, affiliation, novelty, university, professional learning, higher ed, schlechty, leaders, france, choice, lead, diversity, teach, student, leading, students, learner, page, content, affirmation, engagement, leadership, belgrade false full 9     b2ff0cfb-7cd2-46b6-8991-d10e3fe8eae5 Ivana Isailovic – Minimizing Bias, Acknowledging Diversity, and Fostering Empathy Academic accomplishments (2:55)

    Born in a country that no longer exists (4:40)

    Growing up during a war (5:40)

    Happy childhood memories (9:05)

    Yugoslavia to France, and studying law (10:10)

    Columbia Law School (11:00)

    Who helps design the learning experience? (13:50)

    Meshing diversity and collaborative practice (16:30)

    Eliminating bias (18:55)

    An immigrant’s perspective influences beliefs about teaching (20:30)

    Some great teachers (22:45)

    Generosity and patience (24:10)

    A new learning experience – sewing (26:20)

    What matters most in learning (29:30)

    Knowing one’s students drives the design of learning experiences (30:00)

    “Bonus material” (33:20, after the outro) 

     

    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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     Fri, 1 Nov 2019 21:34:39 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds, Ivana Isailovic) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/ivana-isailovic-minimizing-bias-acknowledging-diversity-and-fostering-empathy-CTKjbPEJ Academic accomplishments (2:55)

    Born in a country that no longer exists (4:40)

    Growing up during a war (5:40)

    Happy childhood memories (9:05)

    Yugoslavia to France, and studying law (10:10)

    Columbia Law School (11:00)

    Who helps design the learning experience? (13:50)

    Meshing diversity and collaborative practice (16:30)

    Eliminating bias (18:55)

    An immigrant’s perspective influences beliefs about teaching (20:30)

    Some great teachers (22:45)

    Generosity and patience (24:10)

    A new learning experience – sewing (26:20)

    What matters most in learning (29:30)

    Knowing one’s students drives the design of learning experiences (30:00)

    “Bonus material” (33:20, after the outro) 

     

    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

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    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

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    ]]>     Ivana Isailovic – Minimizing Bias, Acknowledging Diversity, and Fostering Empathy David W. Reynolds, Ivana Isailovic 00:34:38 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! 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! law, learn, teacher, higher education, empathy, perspective, teaching, teachers, learners, female, school, bias, croatia, isailovic, cultural, macedonia, education, ivana isailovic, change, ivana, bosnia, yugoslavia, montenegro, leader, learning, women, political, university, identity talk, higher ed, social media, leaders, stereotypes, lead, diversity, war, teach, student, leading, conflict, learner, career, slovenia, gender, representation, kosovo, inequality, serbia, leadership, immigrant, belgrade false full 8     2b0b2a0b-f826-4b04-bb7b-7392147e8d03 Host On Mic Episode - Teachers Matter! H.O.M.E. is where the heart is (0:56)

    Ebenezer Scrooge and public speaking (4:04)

    Mr. Glenn, a bit of blood, and a second chance (5:10)

    Thank a teacher! (12:38)

    Joe’s success on the court (14:04)

    Serving others (18:45)

     

     

    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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:00:12 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/highlights-from-the-insights-lessons-learned-host-on-mic-episode-1-e2lq6S9O H.O.M.E. is where the heart is (0:56)

    Ebenezer Scrooge and public speaking (4:04)

    Mr. Glenn, a bit of blood, and a second chance (5:10)

    Thank a teacher! (12:38)

    Joe’s success on the court (14:04)

    Serving others (18:45)

     

     

    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

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change

    ]]>     Host On Mic Episode - Teachers Matter! David W. Reynolds 00:22:53 Lead. Learn. Change. podcast host David Reynolds reflects on the stories and lessons lifted from the first six episodes, sharing a couple of his own stories as well. David draws on his experiences as a classroom teacher, school administrator, grant writer and his work in professional development to encourage educators to recognize the value of their work and the potential they have to improve the lives of others. For any listener who is not an educator, please consider saying “thank you” to a teacher, coach, or mentor who made a difference in your life. David serves as the point person for the Impact Project at the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), one of the largest independent educator organizations in the United States. David has been happily married to his college sweetheart since 1981, and their only child is well on his way to becoming a physician. David and Debbie also have a wonderful daughter-in-law who is an amazing cook. David has bungee jumped, is a professionally amateur photographer, worked at KFC for one day, and occasionally threatens to write all of his business emails in haiku. Other amazing facts will be divulged over time. Lead. Learn. Change. podcast host David Reynolds reflects on the stories and lessons lifted from the first six episodes, sharing a couple of his own stories as well. David draws on his experiences as a classroom teacher, school administrator, grant writer and his work in professional development to encourage educators to recognize the value of their work and the potential they have to improve the lives of others. For any listener who is not an educator, please consider saying “thank you” to a teacher, coach, or mentor who made a difference in your life. David serves as the point person for the Impact Project at the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), one of the largest independent educator organizations in the United States. David has been happily married to his college sweetheart since 1981, and their only child is well on his way to becoming a physician. David and Debbie also have a wonderful daughter-in-law who is an amazing cook. David has bungee jumped, is a professionally amateur photographer, worked at KFC for one day, and occasionally threatens to write all of his business emails in haiku. Other amazing facts will be divulged over time. reflections, injury, learn, teacher, coach, galan, malitz, scott, phillip, magill, talley, perry, influence, listen, school, basketball, anjelika, howard, education, impact, change, summary, social-emotional, leader, grading, learning, vlada, schlechty, riano, brown, lead, teach, student, cravens, hannah, desensi, learner, stories, engagement, leadership, fischer false full 7     8e6ac62f-bbbe-4b40-aa6c-1a4d0568696a Vlada Galan - Success at the Intersection of Leadership, Learning, Change, and Hard Work Guiding campaign teams to victory (2:55)

    First female vice-president (5:50)

    A world traveler (7:00)

    Life’s pivot points (8:15)

    Influential leaders (11:05)

    Immersive learning (14:20)

    The benefits of a public school education (16:00)

    The gift of a different perspective (19:00)

    Whose vision? (20:40)

    Teaching and learning embedded in one’s work (22:40)

    Success, contentment, freedom, and happiness (25:15)

    Making change happen (27:15)

    Selfless educators make a huge difference in lives (30:55)

    A favorite quotation (32:30)

    First female member of the firm and the youngest staff member (34:45)

    What next? (36:40)

     

    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.

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    ]]>     Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:00:01 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Vlada Galan, David Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/vlada-galan-success-at-the-intersection-of-leadership-learning-change-and-hard-work-jd_Y7630 Guiding campaign teams to victory (2:55)

    First female vice-president (5:50)

    A world traveler (7:00)

    Life’s pivot points (8:15)

    Influential leaders (11:05)

    Immersive learning (14:20)

    The benefits of a public school education (16:00)

    The gift of a different perspective (19:00)

    Whose vision? (20:40)

    Teaching and learning embedded in one’s work (22:40)

    Success, contentment, freedom, and happiness (25:15)

    Making change happen (27:15)

    Selfless educators make a huge difference in lives (30:55)

    A favorite quotation (32:30)

    First female member of the firm and the youngest staff member (34:45)

    What next? (36:40)

     

    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.

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    ]]>     Vlada Galan - Success at the Intersection of Leadership, Learning, Change, and Hard Work Vlada Galan, David Reynolds 00:38:50 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. 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. dalton state college, vice-president, avenue strategies, youngest, colombia, private school, governor, learn, teacher, galan, vlada galan, campaigns, georgia, hope, perspective, teaching, teachers, learners, first, female, school, dalton high school, education, dalton, change, opportunity, world traveler, leader, learning, women, president, public school, vlada, vote, prime minister, leaders, politics, elections, marta lucía ramírez, desire, lead, vision, teach, student, leading, students, learner, success, career, campaign, soviet union, nathan deal, zone for opportunity, leadership, immigrant, vice president false full 6     ed8d9990-b5fd-445c-b564-ff0c8444f604 Scott Perry - Meaning, Purpose, Passion, Impact Self-help? (3:12)
    "We must, when we can, teach others" (5:00)
    Learn to blunder in order to learn (7:43)
    Finding meaning and purpose (9:57)
    The "right people" – pluses, minuses, and equals (12:35)
    Anonymous criticism vs. meaningful feedback (15:12)
    Encourage engagement (16:33)
    Teaching vs. instructing (17:07)
    Status quo, certainty, curiosity, and creativity (18:37)
    "I still love teaching" (25:52)
    Discomfort & frustration, and living & learning (27:58)

     

    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.

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    ]]>     Fri, 6 Sep 2019 04:00:32 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Scott Perry, David Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/https-lead-learn-changesimplecastcom-episodes-https-lead-learn-changesimplecastcom-episodes-scott-perry-meaning-purpose-passion-impact-urjk-hfe-URjk_hfE Self-help? (3:12)
    "We must, when we can, teach others" (5:00)
    Learn to blunder in order to learn (7:43)
    Finding meaning and purpose (9:57)
    The "right people" – pluses, minuses, and equals (12:35)
    Anonymous criticism vs. meaningful feedback (15:12)
    Encourage engagement (16:33)
    Teaching vs. instructing (17:07)
    Status quo, certainty, curiosity, and creativity (18:37)
    "I still love teaching" (25:52)
    Discomfort & frustration, and living & learning (27:58)

     

    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.

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    ]]>     Scott Perry - Meaning, Purpose, Passion, Impact Scott Perry, David Reynolds 00:30:17 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?" 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?" blunder, learn, teacher, seth, akimbo workshops, teaching, scott perry, teachers, learners, school, education, creative on purpose, change, work, blundering, leader, learning, purpose, meaning, leaders, creativity, feedback, godin, lead, teach, akimbo, student, leading, creative, curiosity, students, learner, success, career, engage, commitment, courage, self-help, seth godin, engagement, leadership false full 5     99896d04-cefd-4c1a-a6fe-c3d9c3f12129 Howard Malitz – What kind of chemistry? A former scientist answers this question. A new direction – 5:10
    Scanning groceries leads to a mindshift – 6:30
    Pharamaceutical patent – 9:15
    People who make a difference – 15:25
    Teacher-leader – 19:55
    Teaching has taught me... – 27:45
    What matters most – 34:55

    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.

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    ]]>     Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:55:30 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (Howard Malitz, David Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/what-kind-of-chemistry-a-former-scientist-answers-this-question-howard-malitz-JEd2Evaz A new direction – 5:10
    Scanning groceries leads to a mindshift – 6:30
    Pharamaceutical patent – 9:15
    People who make a difference – 15:25
    Teacher-leader – 19:55
    Teaching has taught me... – 27:45
    What matters most – 34:55

    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.

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    ]]>     Howard Malitz – What kind of chemistry? A former scientist answers this question. Howard Malitz, David Reynolds 00:37:40 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. 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. howard malitz, second career educator, science, private school, chemistry, learn, teacher, new jersey, teaching, school, education, career change, change, rae kushner yeshiva high school, parents, lead, teach, rae kushner yeshiva, career, parental influence, high school, dave ramsey false full 4     0ecd7c3d-b19a-49a7-8aaf-b25a9f55f0a2 Anjelika Riano – Hope and Vision in a New World - Part 2
  • 2:00 – attended an interview with a friend and I ended up speaking with the person who was interviewing my friend and I ended up with a job
  • 3:45 – where there is no vision, people perish – students need an adult in their life to give them a vision 
  • 4:30 – don’t feel sorry for yourself, maybe you are here for someone else
  • 5:15 – understanding how someone can feel like they are “spiraling down” helps me be a better educator
  • 5:50 – “Don’t throw money, throw talent”
  • 6:25 – America is a country of miracles – but impact must have money combined with talent
  • 7:30 – Give me someone who loves students and who is willing to learn . . . that will lead to results
  • 9:00 – bring on board as many sources and resources as you can when developing a system for support
  • 10:30 – immigrants don’t want to be a charity case, they want to contribute, and there is a lot of untapped potential there 
  • 12:00 – traditional approaches are good, but they are worth about ten percent – creativity must be added in order to truly build community
  • 12:45 – international pen pals and art projects and being part of a Nobel Prize (only ninety pieces of art selected from around the world and two of those pieces came from Hamilton County)
  • 15:15 – swimming classes, world languages, STEM, and music as part of an academy (intentionally not calling it summer school)
  • 17:45 – look for local talent – you may be surprised who is working in your school district or local area
  • 18:50 – a goal is for the newcomer center to prosper, and there is a great need to fill in schooling gaps (students who come here who were not in school in their home country)
  • 20:00 – make better the lives of those I serve – the human soul in front of you needs you to help them improve their life on this earth
  • 21:30 – those are the kids, in front of us, and we are going to make things better – we are the greatest country in the world and we can make the world a better place
  • 22:45 – change is a part of everyone’s life
  • 23:30 – altum group – the fundraising group she works with – anjelika.riano@gmail.com

    • 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.

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    ]]>     Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:37:02 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/https-soundcloudcom-davidreynolds3560-hope-and-vision-in-a-new-world-part-2-anjelika-riano-s-d6txi-0ZiB6za_
  • 2:00 – attended an interview with a friend and I ended up speaking with the person who was interviewing my friend and I ended up with a job
  • 3:45 – where there is no vision, people perish – students need an adult in their life to give them a vision 
  • 4:30 – don’t feel sorry for yourself, maybe you are here for someone else
  • 5:15 – understanding how someone can feel like they are “spiraling down” helps me be a better educator
  • 5:50 – “Don’t throw money, throw talent”
  • 6:25 – America is a country of miracles – but impact must have money combined with talent
  • 7:30 – Give me someone who loves students and who is willing to learn . . . that will lead to results
  • 9:00 – bring on board as many sources and resources as you can when developing a system for support
  • 10:30 – immigrants don’t want to be a charity case, they want to contribute, and there is a lot of untapped potential there 
  • 12:00 – traditional approaches are good, but they are worth about ten percent – creativity must be added in order to truly build community
  • 12:45 – international pen pals and art projects and being part of a Nobel Prize (only ninety pieces of art selected from around the world and two of those pieces came from Hamilton County)
  • 15:15 – swimming classes, world languages, STEM, and music as part of an academy (intentionally not calling it summer school)
  • 17:45 – look for local talent – you may be surprised who is working in your school district or local area
  • 18:50 – a goal is for the newcomer center to prosper, and there is a great need to fill in schooling gaps (students who come here who were not in school in their home country)
  • 20:00 – make better the lives of those I serve – the human soul in front of you needs you to help them improve their life on this earth
  • 21:30 – those are the kids, in front of us, and we are going to make things better – we are the greatest country in the world and we can make the world a better place
  • 22:45 – change is a part of everyone’s life
  • 23:30 – altum group – the fundraising group she works with – anjelika.riano@gmail.com

    • 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.

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    ]]>     Anjelika Riano – Hope and Vision in a New World - Part 2 David W. Reynolds 00:25:35 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. 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. america, community, educators, pen pals, learn, money, teacher, chattanooga, tennessee, educator, it takes a village, teachers, learners, collaboration, school, international pen pals, anjelika, immigration, education, change, reynolds, opportunity, summer school, david, talent, riano, lead, language, student, public schools, schools, nobel prize, students, academies, learner, page, second language learner, leadership, immigrant, private schools false full 3     22f608d6-19d6-4f87-8e95-f8539c36aa1b Anjelika Riano – Hope and Vision in a New World - Part I
  • 3:15 – highlights of Anjelika’s journey from Ukraine to the United States; a story of resilience and transformation through education
  • 4:00 – Hamilton County Schools, helping newcomers – Anjelia knows what it is like to be a newcomer
  • 4:45 – students from Guatemala, embroiled in civil war for decades – students speak dialect, making Spanish their second language, and English is their third
  • 5:45 – developing the newcomer center is hard work but “I am very happy to go to work”
  • 7:30 – we can teach a language but what is most important is to attend to the students’ needs, and they need a vision about their own education
  • 8:15 – students want to learn – so the work of an educator never ends
  • 9:00 – “We were poor, my daughter and I, we were hungry . . . sometimes we had no shoes”
  • 9:45 – you must provide vision, hope, wraparound services, and then academics
  • 11:45 – born in the USSR (Soviet Union) – mother’s family actually benefited from Socialism – father’s side were Christians and fled the Soviet Union (prison camps, executions, etc.)
  • 13:30 – mother’s faith shifts and she was ostracized then persecution start (Anjelika about three years old at this time)
  • 14:30 – Anjelika was to be taken from family by an agency because Protestant Christians are enemies of the state
  • 15:15 – refugee status immersed Anjelika in multiple languages (Yiddish, Ukranian, Russian, Romanian) – but then kindergarten and first grade teachers wondered if Anjelika could even speak and had questions about her written expression
  • 18:00 – return to Odessa, Ukraine – had to live in the outskirts (not a good area) – Anjelika in second grade
  • 19:00 – Fidel Castro visits Odessa – working on economic and education partnership between Cuba and Ukraine
  • 20:15 – Refusal to say, “We believe in ourselves. There is no God.”
  • 21:00 – Girls married young then – Anjelika was 18 or 19 when she married – husband ended up in the Mob
  • 22:55 – Anjelika and her young daughter were kidnapped on the street by undercover police 
  • 23:55 - $100 in her pocket, seven year-old child in two, walking across borders
  • 24:00 – seemingly Anjelika had nothing but she had “a huge hope”
  • 25:45 – Anjelika was an ESL student, mother of an ESL student, then ESL teacher, and so on, to the role I serve in now
  • 26:50 – lived in a basement of a home (cleaned the 6,000 square foot home in order to stay there) – no stove, sometimes very little to eat all day
  • 28:30 – “God, if you get me out of this situation, I will do everything possible to help new immigrants”
  • 29:00 – doors started opening up
  • 29:45 – listen to the rest of Anjelika’s story in Episode 3

    • 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.

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    ]]>     Tue, 18 Jun 2019 22:57:04 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/hope-and-vision-in-a-new-world-part-i-anjelika-riano-wFNqfnwX
  • 3:15 – highlights of Anjelika’s journey from Ukraine to the United States; a story of resilience and transformation through education
  • 4:00 – Hamilton County Schools, helping newcomers – Anjelia knows what it is like to be a newcomer
  • 4:45 – students from Guatemala, embroiled in civil war for decades – students speak dialect, making Spanish their second language, and English is their third
  • 5:45 – developing the newcomer center is hard work but “I am very happy to go to work”
  • 7:30 – we can teach a language but what is most important is to attend to the students’ needs, and they need a vision about their own education
  • 8:15 – students want to learn – so the work of an educator never ends
  • 9:00 – “We were poor, my daughter and I, we were hungry . . . sometimes we had no shoes”
  • 9:45 – you must provide vision, hope, wraparound services, and then academics
  • 11:45 – born in the USSR (Soviet Union) – mother’s family actually benefited from Socialism – father’s side were Christians and fled the Soviet Union (prison camps, executions, etc.)
  • 13:30 – mother’s faith shifts and she was ostracized then persecution start (Anjelika about three years old at this time)
  • 14:30 – Anjelika was to be taken from family by an agency because Protestant Christians are enemies of the state
  • 15:15 – refugee status immersed Anjelika in multiple languages (Yiddish, Ukranian, Russian, Romanian) – but then kindergarten and first grade teachers wondered if Anjelika could even speak and had questions about her written expression
  • 18:00 – return to Odessa, Ukraine – had to live in the outskirts (not a good area) – Anjelika in second grade
  • 19:00 – Fidel Castro visits Odessa – working on economic and education partnership between Cuba and Ukraine
  • 20:15 – Refusal to say, “We believe in ourselves. There is no God.”
  • 21:00 – Girls married young then – Anjelika was 18 or 19 when she married – husband ended up in the Mob
  • 22:55 – Anjelika and her young daughter were kidnapped on the street by undercover police 
  • 23:55 - $100 in her pocket, seven year-old child in two, walking across borders
  • 24:00 – seemingly Anjelika had nothing but she had “a huge hope”
  • 25:45 – Anjelika was an ESL student, mother of an ESL student, then ESL teacher, and so on, to the role I serve in now
  • 26:50 – lived in a basement of a home (cleaned the 6,000 square foot home in order to stay there) – no stove, sometimes very little to eat all day
  • 28:30 – “God, if you get me out of this situation, I will do everything possible to help new immigrants”
  • 29:00 – doors started opening up
  • 29:45 – listen to the rest of Anjelika’s story in Episode 3

    • 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.

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    ]]>     Anjelika Riano – Hope and Vision in a New World - Part I David W. Reynolds 00:30:23 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. 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. guatemala, david reynolds, chattanooga, poor, tennessee, georgia, hope, resilience, school, hamilton county, anjelika, dalton, spanish, kgb, riano, vision, language, kidnapped, russia, newcomer, second language learner, soviet union, newcomers, immigrant, ukraine false full 2     3cdbf387-2e3c-4c02-bcf5-ba8026e86a1c Hannah Talley – One Great Teacher's Insights 1:35 –Family’s influence—connections between church, home, and school. • 

    1:50 – Education as legacy – father’s grit, mother’s service – inspired her to teach • 

    2:45 – Fell in love with teaching while working with ESL adults in college • 

    3:30 – Parenting as life’s ultimate classroom • 

    4:10 – Parenthood reshaped her empathy; every child’s story matters • 

    5:00 – Calmness sets classroom tone; composure equals caring • 

    6:00 – Intelligence is not synonymous with impact – empathy drives learning • 

    6:40 – Specific and kind feedback supports growth • 

    7:05 – Clear expectations free creativity; freedom within structure builds trust • 

    8:15 – Open communication forms psychological safety for students • 

    9:00 – “Teaching is leading and learning at once.” Reflection as renewal • 

    9:55 – Calm, kindness, and connection define leadership • 

    10:50 – On professionalism – how mentors modeled integrity and joy • 

    11:35 – Gretchen Abernathy’s mentorship: setting tone for a lifetime of teaching • 

    17:35 – Lessons from City Park leaders, and her son’s influence • 

    18:20 – Gratitude for reflection and renewal through conversation

    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.

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    ]]>     Fri, 31 May 2019 21:48:00 +0000 leadlearnchange@icloud.com (David W. Reynolds) https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/one-great-teacher-s-insights-hannah-tal-CahryFCX 1:35 –Family’s influence—connections between church, home, and school. • 

    1:50 – Education as legacy – father’s grit, mother’s service – inspired her to teach • 

    2:45 – Fell in love with teaching while working with ESL adults in college • 

    3:30 – Parenting as life’s ultimate classroom • 

    4:10 – Parenthood reshaped her empathy; every child’s story matters • 

    5:00 – Calmness sets classroom tone; composure equals caring • 

    6:00 – Intelligence is not synonymous with impact – empathy drives learning • 

    6:40 – Specific and kind feedback supports growth • 

    7:05 – Clear expectations free creativity; freedom within structure builds trust • 

    8:15 – Open communication forms psychological safety for students • 

    9:00 – “Teaching is leading and learning at once.” Reflection as renewal • 

    9:55 – Calm, kindness, and connection define leadership • 

    10:50 – On professionalism – how mentors modeled integrity and joy • 

    11:35 – Gretchen Abernathy’s mentorship: setting tone for a lifetime of teaching • 

    17:35 – Lessons from City Park leaders, and her son’s influence • 

    18:20 – Gratitude for reflection and renewal through conversation

    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.

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    ]]>     Hannah Talley – One Great Teacher's Insights David W. Reynolds 00:19:12 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. 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. teacher, media specialist, talley, educator, technology, school, dalton, change, learning, student, hannah, leadership false full 1