Shows
No PlaybookMariana Diaz Lopez (Pellissippi State Soccer Coach)Mariana Diaz Lopez is the head soccer coach for PSCC, and she joins the show to talk about the benefits of JUCO. She has been a part of the program from its inception at Pellissippi State, so she talks about the challenges and big wins she's enjoyed since taking the job. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. Watch full video episodes here: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=DjyR4qWsAmWxLm4_Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. #pellissippistate #juco #jucosoccer #tssaa #knoxville #pscc Supp...2025-07-2821 min
From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation PodcastFueling the Future: How Aviation and Education Are Taking Off TogetherEpisode Summary:
In this episode, we explore how aviation is driving workforce development in East Tennessee. Dr. Patty Weaver from Pellissippi State Community College and Jessica Blitz of Blount Partnership share how a powerful collaboration between education, industry, and local government is creating hands-on career pathways for students—starting as early as middle school.
From engine donations by Continental Aerospace to new FAA-certified degree programs, we discuss the innovations helping meet the growing demand for skilled aviation professionals. Plus, hear how other booming fields like healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and construction are being supported th...2025-06-2325 min
At Scale: The tnAchieves PodcastWe're All On The Same Team with Dr. Jon Rysewyk and Dr. Anthony WiseIn the first episode of At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast, hosts Krissy DeAlejandro and Ben Sterling welcome two visionary leaders in education: Dr. Jon Rysewyk, Superintendent of Knox County Schools, and Dr. Anthony Wise, President of Pellissippi State Community College. The discussion ranges from Knox County Schools' new 865 Academies to how Pellissippi State Community College has innovated to meet the ever-changing needs of students. Alongside Knox County leaders, Dr. Rysewyk, Dr. Wise and tnAchieves helped form ADVANCE865 - a community aligned effort to increase the number of Knox County high school seniors pursuing high-quality post-secondary pathways. Learn more at...2025-04-2149 min
TennesseeFarmTable.comBluegrass Music and Foods Associated with EasterToday, we are setting the table with Bluegrass music and food associated with Easter.
We visit with three guests:
- Evie Andrus, Founder of the East TN Bluegrass Association. She will let us know about this association, and also the 3rd annual College Bluegrass Band Showcase at the Pellissippi State Community College - Strawberry Plains Campus - Saturday, April 26th, beginning at 11 am. A Free Event with college bluegrass ensembles from Pellissippi State Community College and the University of Tennessee. Admission is free and they will have food trucks and activities for children. Bring a folding chair. In the event...2025-04-1928 min
From the VC's ShelfCreating Campus Community: SkillsUSA – with guests Dr. Sharon Couch (Pellissippi St), President Patrick Wade (TCAT Murfreesboro), Scott Mull (TCAT Knoxville Student)Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the Book, Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer’s Legacy by: William M. McDonald. Episode Guest: Dr. Sharon Couch (Pellissippi St) President Patrick Wade (TCAT Murfreesboro) Scott Mull (TCAT Knoxville Student)This 8-part mini-series will provide listeners with valuable insights into building supportive campus environments that enhance student learning and foster authentic connections. Tune in as we explore how to bring Ernest Boyer’s powerful legacy to life and buil...2025-04-1746 min
At Scale: The tnAchieves PodcastAt Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast Trailer**Welcome to At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast, where we explore the bold, complex, and transformative work of tnAchieves—a Tennessee-based organization dedicated to breaking barriers and building opportunities for students pursuing college credentials. **Hosted by Krissy DeAlejandro, President & CEO of tnAchieves, this podcast dives into the challenges, solutions, and innovations driving student success and shaping Tennessee’s future workforce. Since 2008, tnAchieves has been reimagining what’s possible for students often seen as underdogs—arming them with the tools, support, and pathways to achieve economic mobility through higher education.
Join us as we sit down with state and national...2025-04-0704 min
The Education Blueprint with Dr. Jon RysewykCollege 101: Postsecondary Enrollment with Krissy DeAlejandroIn this episode of The Education Blueprint, Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk sits down with Krissy DeAlejandro, President and CEO of tnAchieves, to talk about what it really takes to get students to and through college. They’ll break down how tnAchieves removes barriers to postsecondary education and how Knox County Schools is shifting the focus from just earning a diploma to preparing students for real success after graduation. From advanced academics to the 865 Academies, college fairs, and campus visits, they’ll explore the key experiences that help students turn their college goals into reality.04:00 - Ho...2025-04-021h 04
From the VC's ShelfCreating Campus Community: Student Success and Innovation Grants – with guests Dr. Antija Allen (Pellissippi State.), Daisy Koffi, (former student participant)Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the Book, Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer’s Legacy by: William M. McDonald. Episode Guest: Dr. Antija Allen (Pellissippi State.) Daisy Koffi, (former student participant)This 8-part mini-series will provide listeners with valuable insights into building supportive campus environments that enhance student learning and foster authentic connections. Tune in as we explore how to bring Ernest Boyer’s powerful legacy to life and build the future of higher educ...2025-03-2034 min
From the VC's ShelfCreating Campus Community: Accessibility – with guests Charity Davenport (Pellissippi State), Amie Nephew (TBR)Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the Book, Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer’s Legacy by: William M. McDonald. Episode Guest:Charity Davenport (Pellissippi State)Amie Nephew (TBR)This 8-part mini-series will provide listeners with valuable insights into building supportive campus environments that enhance student learning and foster authentic connections. Tune in as we explore how to bring Ernest Boyer’s powerful legacy to life and build the future of higher education together.2025-02-2031 min
From the VC's ShelfA conversation with the finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards - Community College StudentsA conversation with the winners and finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards.
Community College Students:
Sara Thaher, Nashville State
Elaine Scott, Jackson State (winner)
Erin Russell, Pellissippi State
Be sure to tune in to a new podcast series as we sit down with all the winners and finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards. The Statewide Outstanding Achievement Awards and Recognition honors the contributions of faculty, staff and students within the TBR System.
This 6-part mini-series will provide listeners with an opportunity to hear inspiring stories from just some of the dedicated individuals who ma...2024-12-1329 min
Planetary Peace, Power & ProsperityPlanetary Peace,Power & Prosperity - 11/18/24JOIN Duncan McClintock and Dr. Janet Smith Warfield as they once again honor the life and memory of Dr. Janet's middle son, Stephen Alexander Traub, killed in a head-on collision by a drunk driver on the wrong side of Pellissippi Parkway in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2022.Duncan and Dr. Janet originally honored and remembered Steve on November 21, 2022, two days after Steve's soul left his body. You can learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scTW47c55Xo.But there is more to this wounded warrior's story. Why must a child die to atone for his...2024-11-1852 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastExceptional Customer Service with Lee CreechCustomer service makes all the difference. You can have a fantastic self storage facility with a great location that is beautifully clean, but if your customer service is terrible you won't rent a unit. Lee Creech joins the webinar today to share his tips, tricks, and basic principles from his years of experience working in the hotel industry as well as self storage. He explores the art of simply talking with people and the importance of learning about your customers. From difficult conversations, to dealing with deliquent payments, to enforcing the rules, we cover all the elements...2024-10-031h 18
The Knowledge Entrepreneurs ShowEpisode 184 | Bobby Nicholson | ACTPrep.com | The Knowledge Entrepreneurs ShowBobby Nicholson is a dedicated student development professional with over twelve years of experience in mentorship, leadership, organization building, student life, event planning, recruitment, and motivation. His career is highlighted by numerous achievements, including winning the 2010 International Student Excellence Award from Southwestern and being named one of the 25 members of Tennessee's USA Today All-USA Academic Team. Bobby has held key leadership roles, such as President of the student body at Pellissippi State and Resident Assistant of the Year at Maryville College. He played a pivotal role in building and leading two successful student organizations and led the #16 ranked team...2024-09-071h 09
WELD™ by Weld.comEP 166: Clearing Up Welding Misconceptions with Adam StreichIn this week’s episode, Beau chats with Adam Streich a CWI and welding instructor at Pellissippi State Community College about common misconceptions around welding from pushing vs pulling with MIG, welding downhill, what kind of welding can make you the most money, and where to go to find good information for those looking to expand their welding knowledge.
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150 Year Old Twin Carbon Arc Welding Meets New Welding Mach...2024-08-0254 min
Tennessee Talks with Tim BurchettClay SpencerCongressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) catches up with his friend Clay Spencer about his life experiences, attending Pellissippi State. and what he hopes to achieve in the future. 2024-05-1517 min
Good is What Makes You Feel WellYoga as a Life Skill with Rachel LittrellSend us a textIn today’s episode, I’m talking to my amazing yoga teacher Rachel Littrell. Although very young, Rachel shows an incredible ability to lead her classes. Born in South Carolina and raised here in Maryville -TN, Rachel started practicing yoga when she was only 12. Since then, she has been on and off the mat her whole life. She went to UT right after High School but, not sure about her professional career ended up finishing her Associate of Applied Science degree at Pellissippi State. She returned to UT for her bachelor’s and master...2024-04-2750 min
The Exceptionally Irresistible ShowS02E04 - Cultivating Your Inner Voice with Donn KingYou have a unique message and an inner voice that is meant to be shared with the world.
It's the gift you give to the world.
So many of us have surpassed this inner voice, for various reasons, however, in this episode, we will talk about the importance of discovering it and sharing it with the world.
Show Recap:
1. What is your message that you share with the world?
Everyone has a unique message. Figure yours out and share it effectively to...2024-03-0631 min
Wellness Path PodcastWPP#4 - More Balanced You with Guest: Rebekah KnauseSummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Vic Manzo interviews Rebekah, an acupuncturist, about her journey and the principles of acupuncture. They discuss the Taoist approach to acupuncture, the importance of pulse diagnosis, and the power of acupuncture in balancing frequencies in the body. Rebekah also explains the five auricular points that can help with mental health issues. They conclude the conversation by discussing the concept of community acupuncture and the benefits of healing in groups.Takeaways- The Taoist approach to acupuncture is based on the observation of nature and the understanding of...2024-02-2240 min
No PlaybookBaseball Media Day (High School Players and Coaches from East TN)Guests: ETBCA East Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association - Players and Coaches from East TN. If it's your first time checking out the podcast, please go back and check out future episodes. I typically interview athletes from the area about their training habits, recruiting experience, and personal hobbies. Past guests include NFL players, UT coaches, stellar high school athletes, etc. For today's episode, you'll hear interviews with players and coaches from the ETBCA Media Day that was hosted by Dick's House of Sport in Knoxville. Below, you'll find the full list of interviewees in-order. Discussions range fr...2024-02-2240 min
Simon Says: Educate!Episode #11: 2023 OER Faculty Institute Sneak Peek w/Charity DavenportIn Episode 11 of Simon Says: Educate!, host Geoff is joined by Charity Davenport from Pellissippi State Community College. Charity, transitioning from an ESL instructor to an Instructional Designer, shares her journey and dissatisfaction with traditional textbooks. This led her to develop her own Open Educational Resources (OER) textbook, facing numerous challenges. The conversation highlights the critical role of accessibility in OER, underscoring its benefits for all students. Charity advocates for a culture of accessibility and flexibility in educational materials. Her upcoming presentation at the OER Faculty Institute aims to provide practical advice and insights for faculty interested in incorporating OER...2024-01-0513 min
Knox Soccer PodcastNovember Soccer Roundup: Bearden Champs, Lady Vols, Pellissippi, USL & MLS Playoffs, USMNT & More! • #73For our November Roundup, Patty and Brian talk about EVERYTHING happening in the world of high school, college, and professional soccer.From Bearden winning its third straight state championship, the Lady Vols advancing in the NCAA Tournament, the USL League One and Championship season finales, and the USMNT, we cover precisely what Knoxville soccer fans want to hear.And we’ve got news!* KSP merch is here! * We’re building the first Knoxville pro & college player database. And we need your help! Just like Yanks Abroad helped U.S. soccer fans keep...2023-11-1436 min
No PlaybookThe Bus Ride Home (Sade Lee)Guest: Sade Lee (Pellissippi State Community College Soccer)Pellissippi State is a community college that is just RIGHT down the road from my office – and this is their first year with an athletic program. At D1, we’ve gotten to be a big part of that experience for them as we do all of the training for all of their teams. One of those teams is the women’s soccer team, and it’s pretty great that their coach was named coach of the year for Community colleges in the state of Tennessee and one of the pl...2023-11-1017 min
Simon Says: Educate!Episode #11: 2023 OER Faculty Institute Sneak Peek w/Charity DavenportIn this episode of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff welcomes Charity Davenport, an Instructional Technology Specialist from Pellissippi State Community College. Charity shares her journey from being an ESL instructor to becoming an Instructional Designer. She explains her dissatisfaction with traditional textbooks, leading her to create her own OER textbook, and the challenges she faced during the process. The discussion revolves around the importance of accessibility in OER and how it benefits all students. Charity emphasizes the need to create a culture of accessibility and flexibility in educational resources. Her presentation at the upcoming OER Faculty Institute will delve deeper into...2023-08-0313 min
From the VC's ShelfA conversation with the finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards - Community College FacultyA conversation with the winners and finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards.
Community College Faculty:
Virginia Massey-Holt, Columbia State
Dr. Liz Mayo, Jackson State (winner)
Amanda Carr-Wilcoxson, Pellissippi State
Be sure to tune in to a new podcast series as we sit down with all the winners and finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards. The Statewide Outstanding Achievement Awards and Recognition honors the contributions of faculty, staff and students within the TBR System.
This 6-part mini-series will provide listeners with an opportunity to hear inspiring stories from just some of the dedicated individuals who...2023-07-2726 min
Knox Soccer PodcastPellissippi Enters the Soccer Scene w/ Josh Scott and Mariana Diaz • #68In this episode, Patty and Brian speak with the two head coaches who will lead out the men’s and women’s soccer teams at Pellissippi State for their inaugural season this fall.Josh Scott, the men’s coach, is a veteran of the East Tennessee soccer scene. Since moving from England in the mid-2000s, he’s played at Hiwassee College and Milligan University and coached at Emory & Henry College and Longwood University (Virginia), Tusculum University, and ETSU, in addition to various roles with local youth clubs.Mariana Diaz is a Mexico native who relocate...2023-07-1542 minTennesseeFarmTable.comClassic Easter Foods, Pellissippi State Culinary Program, Foothills Sip TN Wine FestivalMy guests are Karen Zorio with her hot cross bun recipe, Farmer, Homesteader, and Cookbook Author Aliceson Bales with her Mother’s deviled egg recipe and some tips for peeling boiled eggs. Chef Joseph Blauvelt, Instructor/Program Coordinator of Pellissippi State Community College Culinary Arts program. Along with news of The Foothills Sip TN Wine Festival coming up on the Pellissippi Blount County Campus featuring all TN Wines - and the students from the culinary and hospitality programs at Pellissippi State Community College are heavily involved.2023-04-0730 min
From the VC's ShelfLEADING TRANSFORMATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A Presidential PerspectivePANELIST:
Dr. Anthony Wise Jr. has served as President of Pellissippi State Community College since July 1, 2011. In the 12 years prior to assuming the position as President. Dr. Wise held a variety of academic roles at Pellissippi including vice president of academic and student affairs, vice president of learning, Dean of the Liberal Arts Department, and faculty member. Now in his 23rd year at Pellissippi State, Dr. Wise also serves on several national boards like the National Alliance of Community and Technical Colleges, the Southern Regional Education Board, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Locally, he a...2022-09-2759 min
ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumACB Braille Forum for July 2022
The ACB Braille Forum July 2022
Volume LXI July 2022 No. 1
Published by the American Council of the Blind
Table of Contents
President’s Message: Welcome to the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention, by Dan Spoone
Tips for Convention Attendees – Both In-Person and Virtual, by Janet Dickelman
Thank You from the ACB Auction Committee
Public Transportation Just Became More Accessible!, by Clark Rachfal
Accessing ACB Information, by Katie Frederick
Learning to Be a Better Leader through AFB’s Blind Leaders Development Program, by Danette Dixon
Writers should reimagine roles for characters with disabilities, who have been limited to fou...2022-07-151h 09
River TalksThe Water Industry's Impending Silver Tsunami (with TN Assoc. Utility Districts, Pellissippi State, Cumberland River Compact, and TN STEM Innovation Network)Clean and abundant water is provided to communities across the United States by skilled and trained environmental professionals. Yet the water workforce is facing an impending retirement crisis, with an expected 30 to 50 percent of the workforce retiring in the next decade. The crisis has reached emergency levels in many rural communities. At the same time, our water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure are in desperate need of reinvestment to be resilient for the future, and stricter guidelines are coming out to protect water. Ensuring clean water is available to communities necessitates a highly-skilled, trained, and certified workforce.
The 2018 s...2022-05-0639 min
Service-Learning Podcast - Pellissippi State Community CollegeService-Learning PODCAST Episode 7Pellissippi State Community College promotes service to our students in many ways and we are talking to a student who was working on hours and how to record them with our database system. PSCC Communication major, Aaron Smith shares his story and we hope this helps other understand service from the student perspective and from why it’s important to record your time. http://www.pstcc.edu/service-learning/index.php2021-07-2824 min
MLOps.communityProject/Product Management for MLOps // Korri Jones - Simarpal Khaira - Veselina Staneva // MLOps Meetup #68MLOps community meetup #68! Last Wednesday we talked to Veselina Staneva of TeachableHub, Simarpal Khaira of Intuit, and Korri Jones of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
//Abstract
Building, Designing, or even just casting the vision for MLOps for your company, whether a large corporation or an agile start-up up, shouldn't be a nigh-impossible task. Complex, but not an impossible mountain to climb.
In this meetup, we talked about the steps necessary to unlock the potential of data science for your organization, regardless of size.
//Bio
Veselina Staneva - Co-founder & Head of Product, TeachableHub
Over th...2021-06-2157 min
Ms. InterPRetedBryan Daniels: Driving Economic Success for Rural CommunitiesIn this chat with Kelly Fletcher and Mary Beth West, Blount Partnership President / CEO Bryan Daniels, CEcD, discusses:The old versus new model of marketing rural communities successfullyWays in which Blount County, TN has differentiated itself as a top quality-of-life community Blount County's true partnership-driven approach, with collaboration and cooperation among municipalities, elected officials and business community leadersHow Blount County is taking a role at the international level to help drive thought-leadership and best-practices (with Bryan Daniels serving on the board of the International Economic Development Council, which will bring its conference to Nashville, TN, later this year)h...2021-05-2033 minService-Learning Podcast - Pellissippi State Community CollegeService-Learning Podcast Episode 5 from Pellissippi State Community CollegeThis episode is a conversation with a faculty member, a student, and a community leader who worked together for a successsful project in Fall 2020.2021-02-1735 minTennesseeFarmTable.com“Good ole favorites”, Cast Iron Cornbread, make your own butter, fried peach pies, Beef Stew, and “Pal’s Sudden Service”.Iva Spoon Wilde with Cast Iron Cornbread, make your own butter, fried peach pies.Mary “Dee Dee” Constantine with a recipe for Vietnamese Beef Stew.Fred Sauceman’s “Pot Luck Radio” segment with Pal Kenneth Barger, the man who created an upper East Tennessee favorite eating establishment “Pal’s Sudden Service”.Plus public service announcements about:Citizens Against Pellissippi Parkway Extension “CAPPE”: 18th Annual Chili Fest.Blount County Master Gardener gardening workshops taking place throughout the year of 2020.2020-01-3124 min
At Scale: The tnAchieves PodcastCollege Presidents Aren't That Scary with Dr. Anthony WiseThe second episode of the tnAchieves Podcast features Dr. Anthony Wise, President of Pellissippi State Community College. For more than a decade, Pellissippi State has welcomed new programs and been a vital partner to our work. Dr. Wise’s leadership has been invaluable as we try new things and keep what works. Learn about how he started his journey at Pellissippi and his tips on being a successful student on a community college campus! We think you’ll find that college presidents aren’t all that scary.Support At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast2019-12-1744 min
Mobile TalkEp. 79—Mobile Talk: Upcoming Episodes (Spring Break 2019)In this mini-episode, Donn looks ahead to episodes that are planned. We have some exciting topics, and wanted to serve the listeners outside Pellissippi State without missing any of the PelliPeeps who are away on Spring Break. Be safe, and join us next week! In the meantime, listen to what is coming up. Get the […]2019-03-2015 min
The Street Epistemology PodcastEp 263: Presentation | Let's Chat | Street Epistemology: How to Talk to ANYONE About ANYTHING!Recorded: 4 June 2018
Uploaded: 21 June 2018
Released: 22 July 2018
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LetsChat
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@5MinChat
Gmail: LetsChatSE@gmail.com
Watch video of this talk here: https://youtu.be/aMIIleOKQXg
Let's Chat!
This is my first SE seminar given at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, TN to the Rationalist of East Tennessee (RET). I spoke to a room of ~40 people of various ages and professions and shared my personal story about how I found a peaceful and interesting way to connect with people.
Hopefully the first of many talks for me!
Music provided by Chet Hovatter.2018-07-221h 20
Fellowship WestIntroduction to Pellissippi - Get Out Of The Boat2014-04-0642 min