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The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter#44 – Why Baltimore’s New Arts Office (MOACE) Matters? | Linzy Jackson IIIDirector of Baltimore’s new Office of Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (MOACE), Linzy Jackson III joins The Truth In This Art! Jackson started as a summer youth worker and is now a crucial link between artists and the local government in Baltimore City. Jackson talks about what it means to streamline access to public resources and his work tearing down red tape for artists . Jackson grew up in Baltimore. His early memories of AFRAM and MLK Day parades helped him learn about community engagement. Jackson shares why cities like Philadelphia and Austin are paying close attention to Bal...
2025-07-0157 min
Seize the Moment PodcastRob Jackson - From Climate Chaos to Restoration: Roadmap for Change | STM Podcast #224On episode 224, we welcome Rob Jackson to discuss the effects of climate change, the human contributions to it, weighing the costs of revenue loss against environmental harm, the historical contributions of the Republican party to environmental protections and their road to climate denial, worries about another Trump presidency, the effects of climate change on poor communities, the promise of electric and solar power, and the everyday harms of methane gas. Rob Jackson is the Chair of the Global Carbon Project, a Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment and Precourt Institute for Energy, and a...
2024-11-0356 min
Solve For NatureInto The Clear Blue Sky w/ Rob JacksonRob Jackson is the Chair of the Global Carbon Project, a Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment and Precourt Institute for Energy, and a professor of earth science at Stanford University. Through global scientific leadership and groundbreaking research, communications, and policy activities, Jackson’s work has reduced millions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions and improved human health, safety, and air and water quality. In his new book, INTO THE CLEAR BLUE SKY: THE PATH TO RESTORING OUR ATMOSPHERE, climate scientist and chair of the Global Carbon Project Rob Jackson introduces the innov...
2024-09-1851 min
2 Giant Goofballs: A NY Giants PodcastGiants News Surrounding Adoree Jackson's Return & Josh Jacobs' Contract RumorsSend us a textWelcome to another exciting episode of "2 Giants Goofballs: A New York Giants Podcast," hosted by Drew and Rob. In today’s live show, we dive deep into the latest news, updates, and rumors surrounding the New York Giants as they continue to shape their roster and navigate the challenges of the NFL season. From player signings and surprising cuts to scouting for future talent, the Giants are making headlines, and we've got all the details right here.First up, we discuss the return of Adoree Jackson to the Giants on a on...
2024-09-0346 min
Podcast Tips with Rob Greenlee (Audio)Podcasting Trends in 2024: Dave Jackson: Video, Audio, and Live - Ep 8Exploring Podcasting Trends in 2024 with Dave Jackson: Video, Audio, and Beyond – Ep 8
Welcome to another exciting episode 8 of “Podcast Tips with Rob Greenlee”! Today, we’re honored to have a very special guest, Dave Jackson, a renowned podcast Hall of Famer and the creator and host of the live show “Ask the Podcast Coach,” Founder of https://schoolofpodcasting.com. Dave is also the Head of Podcast Education at Libsyn.com, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion.
In this episode, we dive deep into the latest trends and hot topics in the world of pod...
2023-12-211h 10
Podcast Tips with Rob Greenlee (Video)Podcasting Trends in 2024: Dave Jackson: Video, Audio, and Live - Ep 8Exploring Podcasting Trends in 2024 with Dave Jackson: Video, Audio, and Beyond - Ep 8
Welcome to another exciting episode 8 of "Podcast Tips with Rob Greenlee"! Today, we're honored to have a very special guest, Dave Jackson, a renowned podcast Hall of Famer and the creator and host of the live show "Ask the Podcast Coach," Founder of https://schoolofpodcasting.com. Dave is also the Head of Podcast Education at Libsyn.com, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion.
In this episode, we dive deep into the latest trends and hot topics in the world of podcasting, focusing on...
2023-12-2100 min
EdLeaderTurn on the Faucet: Tuesdays with Morrie - featuring Graham Davis and Elijah JacksonEdLeader Podcast host Dr. Rob Jackson might just be a closet bibliophile, someone who has a great love of books. Occasionally he enjoys returning to touchstone texts or timeless tomes, those books that shaped him early in his career and life and bringing them forward, spending time again with the words, thoughts, and reflections that moved him then and move him still.This latest episode is just that, a return to a treasured book. The book, Tuesdays with Morrie, became a runaway bestseller 26 years ago. It was made into a movie and a Broadway play and is...
2023-12-0144 minEdLeaderServing Heroes - Supporting Military-Connected Students and Families featuring Dr. Angie MullenixMilitary-connected students and families transition on average 6-9 times in a military child's academic career. Schools should thoughtfully consider how to provide every flexibility possible to ensure that military-connected students have a smooth transition when they arrive and that their unique needs are met while they are with us.Dr. Angie Mullenix is the Director of Innovative Practices and Programs and the State Military Liaison for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A veteran herself, Dr. Mullenix leads the state's efforts to recognize schools and school districts for their service to military-connected students and families.
2023-11-0734 min
EdLeaderScience of Reading: Vocabulary - What Every EdLeader Should KnowThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the...
2023-10-2719 minEdLeaderMeet Them Where They Are and Take Them as Far as They Want to Go featuring Dr. Jeff CoxWhen students graduate from our schools and school systems, where do they go? We hope that they are enrolled, enlisted, or employed. We hope that we have helped them accomplish their dreams and reach their goals. Today’s guest on the EdLeader podcast is focused on meeting students where they are and taking them as far as they want to go.Dr. Jeff Cox became the 11th President of the North Carolina Community College System on June 1, 2023. Dr. Cox previously served as president of Wilkes Community College for nine years. Prior to that, he served for nine ye...
2023-10-1638 minEdLeaderLeading with Purpose: Strategies to Sustain in Leadership through Prioritizing Growth and Self-CareLeaders tend to dive into the work and forget about themselves. Later, they find themselves feeling drained, frustrated, and tired. You have heard the clarion calls to prioritize your own self-care. We have also heard that self-care is not selfish. Though important aspects, self-care is more than just exercise and eating well. It is also prioritizing your own growth, continuous learning, building a support network, achieving a work-life balance, and choosing personal joy.EdLeader host Dr. Rob Jackson welcomes back a close friend, a past guest on this podcast, and one of the most respected educators in th...
2023-09-2743 minEdLeaderBring the Joy featuring 2023 NC State Principal of the Year Donna BledsoeIn a world that tips towards negativity and defeatism, EdLeaders have the opportunity to brighten life and sew positivity through Bringing Joy into the schoolhouse and into the lives of students and staff every day. Donna L. Bledsoe, principal of Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Surry County, NC was selected as the 2023 North Carolina State Principal of the Year. She encourages every EdLeader to "Bring the Joy" every day.Since becoming the leader of the small, rural school in 2016, Ms. Bledsoe has cultivated a community with a clear focus on student success, strong faculty collaboration, and overall s...
2023-09-1224 minEdLeaderUnleashing Greatness featuring Stephen M. R. CoveyStephen M. R. Covey is the author of Wall Street Journal #1 Bestseller, Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. Joining Dr. Jackson for a truly inspirational conversation, Covey believes that even though our world has changed drastically, our leadership style has not.Most organizations, teams, schools, and families today still operate from a model of “Command and Control,” focusing on hierarchies and compliance from people. But because of the changing nature of the world, the workforce, the work itself, and the choices we have for where and how to work and live, these old r...
2023-09-0342 min
EdLeaderScience of Reading: Phonological Awareness - What Every EdLeader Should Know with Special Co-host ChatGPTPrevious episodes in the Science of Reading series have focused on the strands of fluency, background knowledge, sight word recognition, verbal reasoning, literacy knowledge, decoding, and language structures. With this episode, we continue deconstructing the reading rope.Today, Dr. Jackson pulls out the strand of phonological awareness. His guest host for this episode is ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an AI language model developed by OpenAI. Although OpenAI does not claim personal authorship or intellectual property rights, a citation has been included in the Show Notes to attribute the content to the AI system that produced it. P...
2023-08-2126 minEdLeaderEquipped to Thrive: Improving School Mental Health featuring Charle PeckWelcome to the 2023 - 2024 school year! It is hard for me to believe that this school year marks the EdLeader podcast’s fifth school year seeking to add value to the work and professional and personal lives of EdLeaders.Recently I was humbled when the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction selected the EdLeader podcast as a Promising Practice in the state and added it to their collection on the Promising Practices webpage.The EdLeader podcast community continues to grow worldwide because of your kind words and positive ratings on your favorite podcast player. Thank yo...
2023-07-2931 min
EdLeaderScience of Reading: Language Structures - What Every EdLeader Should KnowThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the...
2023-07-2322 min
EdLeaderScience of Reading: Decoding - What Every EdLeader Should KnowThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the...
2023-05-1619 minEdLeaderElevate... from Good to GreatJoin Dr. Jackson as he seeks to apply his one-word to his personal and professional life through reflecting through the lens of a seminal book in the field of education.New Year's Resolutions have been around for a while. Over 4,000 years in fact. According to History.com, the Babylonians were the first to make resolutions as they planted their crops, launching a new year. I have no idea how well the Babylonians did with sticking to their resolutions 4,000 years ago, but in modern history at least, it seems that resolutions are discarded and forgotten often before the c...
2023-01-1733 minEdLeaderPathway to the Principalship featuring Dr. Carrie TulbertThe pathway to the principalship is paved with passion, purpose, planning, and practice. Dr. Carrie Tulbert, 2014 North Carolina State Principal of the Year, joins Dr. Jackson to share her journey to the principalship, how she supports Assistant Principals in their professional growth, and strategies for Principals in supporting their teammates in their own leadership journeys.Dr. Carrie Tulbert is currently in her 13th year as a middle school principal. She has led schools that truly run the gamut of student populations and sizes. A former North Carolina Teaching Fellow, Dr. Tulbert is a graduate of Meredith College...
2022-09-1536 min
EdLeaderScience of Reading: Literacy Knowledge - What Every EdLeader Should KnowThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the...
2022-09-0716 minEdLeaderPeople First, the rest will follow... featuring Coast Guard Captain Jennifer StockwellChris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut describes leadership this way, “Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It's about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others' success, and then standing back and letting them shine.”That quote really seems to capture the heart of Coast Guard Captain Jennifer Stockwell, Sector Commander of Coast Guard Sector Virginia. There are not many stakes higher than a person’s life when their boat h...
2022-08-2830 minEdLeaderPurpose and Intentionality: The Role of the Principal in MTSS featuring Dr. Tanya TurnerMTSS, or Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, is a framework for school improvement. From selecting materials to planning instructional activities to improving core instruction, to considering interventions for groups and individual students, MTSS guides teachers and administrators to focus clearly on process improvement and effective practices. Dr. Tanya Turner serves as the Superintendent of the Perquimans County School System and is recognized as an effective and highly regarded instructional leader in the Northeastern Region of North Carolina and across the state. She began her career in education as a fifth-grade teacher prior to serving as an instructional facilitator. S...
2022-08-2034 min
EdLeaderScience of Reading: Verbal Reasoning - What Every EdLeader Should KnowThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the...
2022-08-1017 min
EdLeaderScience of Reading: Sight Word Recognition - What Every EdLeader Should KnowThe Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the...
2022-07-1822 min
EdLeaderScience of Reading: Background Knowledge - What Every EdLeader Should KnowThis latest episode in The Science of Reading series focuses on background knowledge, a crucial strand of Language Comprehension. Once a reader has decoded the print into words, reading comprehension requires inferences that are built on background knowledge and not necessarily explicitly stated in the text. As the writers at BrainTrust define it, “Background knowledge is everything a child already knows about a topic prior to engaging in the lesson or activity. So for reading, background knowledge refers to all of the information and understanding that students already have that will help them gain deep meaning from whatever text the...
2022-07-0221 min
EdLeaderScience of Reading: Fluency - What Every EdLeader Should KnowRecently as Dr. Rob Jackson dove headfirst into attempting to understand The Science of Reading, he found himself immersed in The Reading Wars with Whole Language or Balanced Literacy on one side and The Science of Reading on the other. As he researched the divide between the two, he encountered a side skirmish and made himself a note to come back to it. Lost in the vitriol over phonics instruction was the respect given to or denied to fluency as a metric to pay attention to.At a basic level, fluency is a reader's ability to read w...
2022-06-2518 min
EdLeaderThe Science of Reading - What EdLeaders Need to KnowAs an elementary teacher, elementary principal, and as a Superintendent, EdLeader podcast host Dr. Rob Jackson has watched the battle lines drawn and the theories, best practices, and curriculum shaming hurled back and forth in the "Reading Wars." Equating a war with the debate over the best way to teach children to read seems a bit excessive, but a quick glance over the blogs spewing nastiness about the thought-leaders on each side of the debate seems to give rise and credence to the name, "Reading Wars."On one side is whole-language or balanced literacy, an offshoot of...
2022-06-1720 min
EdLeaderLeadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - Life BeyondIn this final episode of the EdLeader special series "Leadership Lessons from the GOAT," LockedOn Blue Devils host and lifelong fan, JJ Jackson, joins his Dad one more time to wrap a special season and a special book, "Leading With the Heart" by the GOAT, Coach Mike Krzyzewski. After a recap of the season's final game, JJ and Dr. Jackson share a special story from courtside of another memorable NCAA National Tournament, one that did end with a National Championship. Coach K's final leadership tenets are explored as he reminds us to "Stop the Success Express once in a w...
2022-05-3028 minEdLeaderFrom Striving to Thriving: How to Grow Confident Capable Readers - Part II featuring Stephanie Harvey and Annie WardIn Part 2 of an incredible conversation with Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward, co-authors of From Striving to Thriving and Intervention Reinvention, the rubber hits the road as Stephanie and Annie bring the research alive and give practical advice for making a difference for students. In the conversation in Part 1, they defined “reading volume” and discussed “tabling the labels” that become self-fulfilling prophecies for striving readers. Dr. Jackson highlights the book for its readability and for the depth of research presented in an easily readable format that underpins the work. If nothing else, when a superhero like Dav Pilkey, author of the C...
2022-05-1122 min
EdLeaderLeadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - Final Four Game DayOn this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the G.O.A.T., Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast and the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn, as well as a Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart, to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!)In this episode, Dr. Jackson and JJ discuss Coach K's leadership in guiding the...
2022-03-3028 min
EdLeaderLeadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - Focus on the Task at HandOn this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the G.O.A.T., Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast and the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn, as well as a Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart, to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!)In this episode, Dr. Jackson and JJ discuss Coach K's encouragement for leaders to...
2022-03-1624 minEdLeaderThe Lighthouse Effect featuring Steve PembertonOn this much-anticipated episode of the EdLeader podcast, Dr. Jackson is joined by Steve Pemberton, the author of the books “A Chance in the World” and “The Lighthouse Effect.” The first book, an autobiography, was made into a major motion picture, sharing the remarkable story of his life. The title of his book comes from a note left by a babysitter who wrote of him as a toddler: “This little boy doesn’t have a chance in the world.”Soon after, at age 3, Pemberton was taken away from his mother, who was an alcoholic and placed with foster parents...
2022-02-2226 minEdLeaderPurveyors of Hope - The Role of School Counselors with Brittany NormanThe role of a school counselor has evolved over time. From providing vocational guidance to some students in the early 1900's to providing more comprehensive, collaborative programs based on identified needs and inclusive of prevention and early intervention services for every student in career, academic, and social-emotional growth and skills, modern school counselors have important roles serving students and families as members of student support teams. On this latest episode of the EdLeader podcast, Dr. Jackson is joined by Brittany Norman, President of the North Carolina School Counselor Association, to discuss the comprehensive role of...
2022-02-1123 min
EdLeaderLeadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - Growing LeadersOn this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the G.O.A.T., Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast and the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn, as well as Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart, to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!)In this episode, Dr. Jackson and JJ discuss Coach K's strategies for growing leaders. With...
2022-01-3121 minEdLeaderWalking Alongside - The Role of School Psychologists featuring Mollie MayseThe EdLeader podcast is back as Dr. Jackson sits down with Mrs. Mollie Mayse to discuss the role of School Psychologists. In a time when the need to support the social, emotional, and mental health of students is more recognized than ever, School Psychologists are called upon for sage advice and wise counsel as they serve alongside educators. Working directly with students, families, and school support team members, school psychologists serve a vital role.Mollie Mayse is a 16-year veteran School Psychologist serving in the Carteret County Public School system. She earned both her Master of Arts d...
2022-01-2926 min
EdLeaderLeadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - Time and AttentionOn this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the G.O.A.T., Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast, host of the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn, and Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart, to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!)In this episode, Dr. Jackson and JJ discuss Coach K's tenet that we need to give...
2022-01-2419 min
EdLeaderLeadership Lessons from the GOAT with JJ Jackson - CourageOn this brand-new EdLeader special series, Leadership Lessons from the GOAT, Dr. Rob Jackson is joined by his son JJ Jackson, host of the Locked On Blue Devils podcast, host of the daily radio show SportsCall Auburn, and Division 1 radio and television play-by-play announcer. Together, they delve into Coach K's book, Leading with the Heart, to share the leadership lessons of the basketball coach considered to be the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time!) Coach K has served as the head men's basketball coach at Duke University since 1980, where he has led the...
2022-01-1922 minEdLeaderBrave Enough to Be It featuring Dr. Elena AshburnWhen making her first remarks as the 2021 Wells Fargo North Carolina State Principal of the Year, Dr. Ashburn shared from Amanda Gorman's poem, "The Hill We Climb"When day comes we step out of the shade,aflame and unafraid,the new dawn blooms as we free it.For there is always light,if only we're brave enough to see it.If only we're brave enough to be it.Joining Dr. Jackson on the...
2021-08-2932 minEdLeaderLeadership Launch featuring Jack HokeEdLeader is back for Season 3 and it is going to be bigger and better than ever! A big start with a big-time guest is here as Mr. Jack Hoke sits down with Dr. Jackson to discuss launching a new school year in the midst of challenges and uncertainty. Authentic relationships, listening more than you speak, making sure the team has what it needs to succeed, and keeping the main thing the main thing is the secret to a Leadership Launch into an amazing new school year. Mr. Jack Hoke is one of the most respected and highly-regarded ed...
2021-08-2334 minEdLeaderLiteracy: The One Big Thing featuring Dr. Tanya TurnerIn the book, "Good to Great," Jim Collins highlights the hedgehog concept based on the Greek parable that the fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one thing really well. For Perquimans County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tanya Turner, her hedgehog concept is and always has been the importance of literacy in every classroom and in every grade level. In the newest episode of the EdLeader podcast, Dr. Turner sits down with her former teammate Dr. Rob Jackson to discuss the importance of literacy and the school system's plans to increase the reading proficiency of every student in the...
2021-07-1230 minEdLeaderEvery Name - Every Strength - Every Need - The Highline Promise featuring Dr. Susan EnfieldIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson is joined by Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent of Highline Public Schools in Burien, Washington. Dr. Enfield has served as the Superintendent of Highline since 2012, shepherding in outstanding student and staff success. In Highline Public Schools, the Graduation Rate has grown from 62.3% in 2013 to 83.8% in 2020. Central to the work of the district is the Highline Promise.Knowing every student by name, strength, and need is the promise of Highline Public Schools. Under the leadership of Superintendent Susan Enfield, the district is implementing the second phase of its strategic plan committed...
2021-06-2129 minEdLeaderEffective Principals Affect Students and Schools Part II featuring Kisha Clemmons, Dr. Carrie Tulbert, and Tabari WallaceIn Part II of this special two-part EdLeader series on the Effect of Principals, Dr. Jackson sits down with fellow former State Principals of the Year to review the recently released Wallace Foundation Report, "How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research." The researchers found that "an effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 education than the cultivation of high-quality school leadership, according to this research synthesis."In a previous episode, Dr. Jackson spoke with Dr. An...
2021-05-2032 minEdLeaderEffective Principals Affect Students and Schools Part I featuring Kisha Clemmons, Dr. Carrie Tulbert, and Tabari WallaceIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with fellow former State Principals of the Year to review the recently released Wallace Foundation Report, "How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research." The researchers found that "an effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 education than the cultivation of high-quality school leadership, according to this research synthesis."In a previous episode, Dr. Jackson spoke with Dr. Anna Egalite, coauthor of the Wallace Foundation Report...
2021-05-1032 minEdLeaderAuthentic Respect ~ Authentic Student Relationships featuring Christopher MurrayIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with 6th Grade Science Teacher Mr. Christopher Murray to discuss authentic student relationships. Recently, when the principal announced that Mr. Murray was recognized for Excellence in Teaching, the entire sixth grade erupted in enthusiastic excitement for their beloved teacher. From holding doors for students to saying 'Yes, ma'am' and 'Yes sir' to adolescents, Mr. Murray treats students, even those he doesn't personally teach, with the same respect he treats everyone else. His authentic respect for students results in authentic relationships with them as well.Mr. Christopher Murray...
2021-05-0625 minEdLeaderMTSS: A Framework for School Improvement with BriAnne Hall and Heather BostonFor the latest episode of the Edleader podcast, Dr. Jackson is joined by two outstanding EdLeaders who are making a difference serving and supporting schools and school systems in their implementation of Multi-tier Systems of Support. But what is MTSS and what is it not? As a framework used by many schools to improve core instruction and provide targeted support to struggling students, it focuses on the “whole child.” MTSS supports academic growth and achievement, but it also supports many other areas, including behavior, social and emotional needs, and absenteeism.Mrs. BriAnne Hall serves the North Carolina Depa...
2021-04-2533 minEdLeaderKeeping Media Centers Connected with Mrs. Emily Golightly and Mrs. Amanda McCallOn the latest episode of the Edleader podcast, Dr. Jackson is joined by two outstanding Media Specialists who are impacting the lives of students and teachers on a daily basis. Both bring their experiences in the classroom to their work in the Media Center. The flexibility and innovation of Media Specialists Mrs. Emily Golightly and Mrs. Amanda McCall are connecting their Media Centers to students and teachers in new ways and making a difference in the lives of students as readers and learners.Mrs. Emily Golightly serves as the Media Specialist at Newport Elementary School, a school...
2021-02-2830 minEdLeaderMeasuring the Impact of Effective Principals featuring Dr. Anna EgaliteIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Dr. Anna Egalite, coauthor of the recently released Wallace Foundation Report, "How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research." The researchers found that "an effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 education than the cultivation of high-quality school leadership, according to this research synthesis."Dr. Anna Egalite has once again been ranked by Education Week’s 2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings as one of the Top...
2021-02-2231 minEdLeaderA Journey of Balance, Resilience, and Transformation featuring Sarah JohnsonIn the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Sarah Johnson, an author, speaker, coach, and EdLeader who is dedicated to adding value to others through sharing a message of balance, resiliency, and faith. Sarah is passionate about leadership and developing educators into the best version of themselves to lead at home, work, and life. She says this message is the only thing that would have called her away from the daily work as a school principal.Mrs. Johnson has been serving in educational leadership in Northwest Wisconsin since 2004, first as an English Teacher and...
2021-02-1432 minEdLeaderLeadership That Lasts featuring Dr. Jeff McDarisIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Dr. Jeff McDaris, Superintendent of the Transylvania Public School System to discuss leadership that lasts. Dr. McDaris promotes leadership through Conversation, Community, and Credibility. Leadership depends on frequent and authentic communication and stands on the strength of the relationships a leader has built throughout the community. Honesty, a caring approach, and compassion lend credibility to a leader's work and allow a leader to sustain in the work. Dr. Jeff McDaris began his teaching career in 1983 after graduating from NC State University with a Bachelor's Degree in In...
2021-02-0731 minEdLeaderThe Joy of Connection featuring Erika GarciaIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Ms. Erika Garcia. For over 20 years Ms. Garcia has served as a teacher, teacher-leader, and teacher coach in Missouri. Appropriately described as a Social Media Influencer based on the number of followers she has gained on Twitter, Ms. Garcia uses her social media platform to learn, grow, and document her journey as an educator. She has found real power in connecting with other educators who have taught her much through sharing their experiences and expertise. Armed with a sharp wit, a ready laugh, and a welcoming presence, Ms. Garcia h...
2021-02-0229 minEdLeaderAccelerating Literacy Development with Dr. Donyall DickeyIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Dr. Donyall Dickey, Chief Executive Officer of Educational Epiphany, to discuss the critical need to prioritize literacy in all curriculum areas. Dr. Dickey shares that the conceptual understanding of academic language is arguably the most significant accelerator of student achievement. Dr. Dickey’s ideas for school improvement and organizational effectiveness are used to improve the lived schooling experience for children across the nation.Dr. Donyall Dickey is a nationally recognized authority on curriculum, instruction, organizational development, and administration of schools. He is a graduate of the Un...
2021-01-2636 minEdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Teamwork Multiplies the Light!In the latest episode of the special Leadership Development series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of teamwork. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod
2020-12-3018 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Responsibility Strengthens the Light!In the latest episode of the special Leadership Development series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of taking responsibility for leaders. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod
2020-12-1415 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Relationships Influence the LightIn the twelfth episode of the special Leadership Development series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of relationships for leaders. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod
2020-12-0617 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Character Protects the Light!In the eleventh episode of the special Leadership Development series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of character for leaders. Educators are role-models and must authentically live the very character traits they teach. A leader's character is front and center because as Rev. Billy Graham says, "...when character is lost, all is lost." Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper" offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod
2020-11-1811 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Teachability Expands the Light In the tenth episode of the special Leadership Development series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of teachability in being able to have long-term success as a leader. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod
2020-11-0417 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Courage Brightens the LightMaya Angelou said, “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.” In the ninth episode of the special Professional Development Leadership series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of courage and of being a courageous leader in times of crisis. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod
2020-10-2816 minEdLeaderTrailblazers Wanted with Dr. Bill DaggettIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Dr. Bill Daggett, Founder and Chairman of the International Center for Leadership in Education, to discuss what the future may hold for education post-pandemic and the need for future-focused leaders and schools. Education will rapidly move into more and more personalization of content and delivery. The future success of schools depends on the ability of EdLeaders to be Trailblazers. For 25 years, Dr. Daggett has crisscrossed our nation, as well as the industrialized world, to lead school reform efforts to effectively prepare students for their future. While a...
2020-10-2635 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Perseverance Sustains the Light!President John Quincy Adams said, "Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." In the eighth episode of the special Professional Development Leadership series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of perseverance. Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod
2020-10-2116 minEdLeaderInfluential Leadership with Colonel Todd Ferry, USMCIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Marine Corps Colonel Todd Ferry, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) to discuss how leadership is influence regardless of the setting. Charged with helping to lead the efforts to maintain readiness at six Marine Corps Bases following the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic on the East Coast, Colonel Ferry and his team never stopped learning and improving in their steps to keep the bases open and Essential Personnel available. At the same time, as a Dad, Colonel Ferry is supporting his six children in their online education w...
2020-10-1938 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Practice Centers the Light!In this seventh episode of the special Professional Development Leadership series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of practice. Aristotle said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Based on the book, "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper offers a weekly leadership reflection for leaders who want to keep growing and improving.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod
2020-10-1416 minEdLeaderPandemic Teaching with Teacher of the Year Jody StoufferIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Carteret County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Jody Stouffer to discuss teaching and learning during the ongoing pandemic. An Art Educator and Football Coach, Mr. Stouffer embodies the tenets of being a "Renaissance Man." As he teaches creativity and communication, he encourages flexibility in his students and colleagues.Coach Stouffer is the current Carteret County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. In his 26th year of teaching, he has been named Teacher of the Year in three schools and District Teacher of the Year twice. He...
2020-10-1130 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Preparation Positions the Light!In this episode of the special series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of preparation. To light the way for others, you must be prepared when the opportunity arises. Benjamin Franklin said, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."www.drrobjackson.com
2020-10-0816 minEdLeaderUpdate from the School House with School Nurse Jessica ShearinIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Carteret County Public Schools School Nurse Jessica Shearin to discuss the work of helping to keep students, teachers, and staff members safe in schools. Nurse Shearin works tirelessly in helping to keep the White Oak Elementary School family in Cape Carteret, North Carolina safe and healthy. From Wellness Checks at school entrances to reminders about wearing a mask to helping to check that the school is properly disinfected, to contact tracing, School Nurses have seen their responsibilities expand dramatically. Their expertise is being called on as EdLeaders face decisions...
2020-10-0519 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Focus Directs the LightIn this episode of the special series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of focus. Every challenge, including the present one, must be approached with a calm, unwavering focus and a determination to light the way for others.www.drrobjackson.com
2020-09-3015 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Initiative Activates the LightIn this episode of the special series, "Lessons from the Lightkeeper," Dr. Jackson discusses the critical importance of initiative. As it has been said countless times, every journey begins with the first step.
2020-09-2315 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Passion Energizes the Light!Passion Energizes the Light! It seems that personal energy is at a premium in this time of great challenge. Oprah Winfrey says that, "Passion is energy!" What are you passionate about? In this second Lesson from the Lightkeeper, Dr. Jackson discusses how passion is the first step to achievement, that passion increases willpower and is the foundation of excellence.Lighthouses have sent out a beacon for centuries to guide mariners to safe harbor. This light represented the difference between reaching safety or floundering on the rocky shoals. As the world contends with a pandemic and societal unrest, s...
2020-09-1614 min
EdLeaderLessons from the Lightkeeper - Belief Lights the Light!Belief Lights the Light! What do you really believe about students and their learning? Beliefs lead to expectations. Expectations lead to achievement. In this first Lesson from the Lightkeeper, Dr. Jackson discusses how our beliefs in the ability and capacity of students, our teammates, our schools, and our leaders become self-fulfilling prophecies. https://drrobjackson.blogspot.com/p/lessons-from-lightkeeper.html
2020-09-0917 minEdLeaderTransformational Leadership with Dr. Pascal MubengaIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Durham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga to discuss transformational leadership. Since being sworn in as superintendent in 2017, the district has seen increases in student academic progress and school performance, as well as improvement in the cohort graduation rate. Most notably, as student results improved, the district's enrollment grew by 500 students in one year, for the first time in four years. Dr. Mubenga works tirelessly in leading the school district to "ignite the limitless potential" of its students. Dr. Mubenga received his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from S...
2020-09-0830 min
EdLeaderIntroduction to Lessons from the LightkeeperLighthouses have sent out a beacon for centuries to guide mariners to safe harbor. This light represented the difference between reaching safety or floundering on the rocky shoals. As the world contends with a pandemic and societal unrest, schools are sending out a light of hope, of strength, of safety, and of care. EdLeaders are the lightkeepers, keeping the light shining bright. There is much to learn from the men and women who cared for the lighthouses despite the storms that raged. In this series based on the book "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, Dr. Rob Jackson...
2020-09-0217 minEdLeaderStronger Together with Superintendent Dr. Greg LittleIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Lexington County School District One Superintendent Dr. Greg Little to discuss authentic leadership development. Dr. Little shares that leadership development cannot be a one-time event. Instead, it must be a pervasive element in the culture of the school system, the school, and the classroom. Leadership development is not just something you learn in seminars, it also grows through self-reflection and a willingness to accept and act on feedback from others. Dr. Little believes we are stronger together and that together we can achieve our goals and meet our commitments.
2020-08-3130 minEdLeaderWe Can Do Amazing Things! with Principal of the Year Jessica EmoryIn this episode, Dr. Jackson sits down with 2020-2021 Carteret County Public Schools Principal of the Year to discuss the reopening of schools during the ongoing pandemic. Opening a new school year in 2020 is anything but routine. Literally every process in the school, from how to board buses, to how to walk down the hallway, to the scheduling of instruction, has been drastically changed. For an EdLeader there is no more important responsibility than keeping students and staff members safe. Mrs. Emory is leading her team in accomplishing amazing things in a school that radiates joy and positivity. Teachers a...
2020-08-2733 min
Remarkable People PodcastRob Jackson | Medicating Pain, Sexual Addiction & How to be Free | Season 2 Episode 31Send us a textWhether we are male or female, black, white, yellow, or blue, old or young, poor or rich, we all have a natural desire to please ourselves and avoid pain. In this episode, Rob Jackson, licensed counsellor, author, coach, radio personality, and frequent podcast guest, teaches us how we can all be free from addiction, have sexual integrity and a healing that leads to personal contentment, and how we can each find true inner peace in our lives... for Life! GUEST BIO: Rob is a licensed professional counselor an...
2020-06-231h 35EdLeaderA Shelter From the Storm with Regional Teacher of the Year Julie PittmanDedicated to teachers everywhere, for the 21st episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Regional Teacher of the Year Julie Pittman to discuss the importance of teachers giving students a space to feel safe, a space to learn, and a shelter from the storm. This is a time of great unrest in our country as the fear and worry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing protests against racism and the excessive use of police force leave our children scared and confused as chaos swirls around them. For students, though, there is a shelter from the storm...
2020-06-0730 minEdLeaderA Message from the Class of 2020: You Can Still Be the Best You! with Valedictorian Ethan Hughson and Salutatorian Hannah RoseThe 20th episode of EdLeader is dedicated to the Class of 2020. In this episode, Dr. Jackson sits down with Valedictorian Ethan Hughson and Salutatorian Hannah Rose to discuss what this school year has been like and how it has impacted the Class of 2020. As Ethan, Hannah, and their peers around the world prepare to leave behind their K-12 school careers to head to college, career, or the military, they do so with an experience that none before them have had. Born around the time of 9/11, having lived through several major hurricanes, and now having had their senior year impacted...
2020-05-3126 minEdLeaderStanding Tall Amidst the Storms with State Board of Education Chairman Eric DavisIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with North Carolina State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis to discuss leadership and meeting the challenges of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Chairman Davis compares teachers, principals, and superintendents with mighty lighthouses "standing tall and sending out a beacon of hope, and safety and security and care to each one of our students." He describes that like a lighthouse, the light shines not for the sender, but for all of those who are in darkness, regardless of demographic characteristic. His message of encouragement and appreciation for all Edleaders is one...
2020-05-1630 minEdLeaderHelping Parents Help Their Children Academically During the Coronavirus Pandemic School Closure with Dr. Michael SasscerIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Dr. Michael Sasscer to discuss seven tips for parents in supporting their child’s remote learning. Developed by Larry Ferlazzo, these seven tips give concrete examples of how parents might help their children continue their academic progress even while they are away from school and away from their teachers. Just as most teachers were not trained in how to teach online, most parents have not been taught how to serve as their child’s educational facilitator. These tips for parents are just as applicable to all caregivers and are help...
2020-05-1125 minEdLeaderObstacle Meet Innovation: A School District's Innovative Approach to Providing Internet Connectivity for Students and Families with Dr. Lory MorrowIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Dr. Lory Morrow, to discuss overcoming an obstacle that is faced by school districts across the country and around the world: lack of access to high-quality internet. This lack of access impacts students, families, and community members. Dr. Morrow and her team have met that challenge with collaboration, seeking out and using good data, and employing innovative solutions. They have created a “Next-Level” system of exterior wi-fi. Dr. Lory Morrow serves as the Superintendent of the Lincoln County Schools in Lincolnton, North Carolina. She has been a publi...
2020-05-0427 minEdLeaderGrace Over Grades: Supporting Academics During the Coronavirus School Closure with Dr. Brad Breedlove and Dr. John JonesIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with two gifted Instructional Leaders, Dr. Brad Breedlove and Dr. John Jones, to discuss supporting academics during remote learning in the unprecedented challenges presented by the coronavirus, COVID-19. Chief Academic Officers in large school districts, Dr. Breedlove and Dr. Jones share their belief in grace over grades, in the need to share a message of hope, in the power of well-crafted flexible plans, in meaningful feedback, and in continuing to seek unresponsive students. The trio also discuss the current role of MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) in meeting the unique...
2020-04-2627 minEdLeaderTeaching With Grace During the Coronavirus Pandemic with Ms. Stacey Banks and Ms. Krista PerryIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down virtually with two very experienced classroom teachers to discuss teaching with grace as the current pandemic forces teachers to radically change the way teachers deliver instruction and support students.The coronavirus pandemic finds students in all sorts of circumstances. Some are caring for younger siblings, being cared for by older siblings, home alone, dealing with the unexpected unemployment of a parent, lacking internet access, dealing with domestic turmoil, or just scared by the current events. In the midst of a very different situations themselves, still teachers and staff are giving...
2020-04-2024 minEdLeaderLeading Through the Coronavirus Pandemic with Dr. Patrick MillerIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with the current North Carolina State Superintendent of the Year and one of the longest tenured superintendents in the state of North Carolina, Dr. Patrick Miller. Dr. Jackson and Dr. Miller discuss ongoing school district efforts to meet the unprecedented challenges presented by the coronavirus, COVID-19. After leading through the aftermath caused when a tornado ripped through a middle school in 2011, Dr. Miller’s experiences with leading through a crisis and his leadership in the state during this current pandemic give him a perspective and valuable insight that all EdLeaders ca...
2020-04-1325 minEdLeaderCounseling During Closure: School Counselors Supporting Children, Families, and Staff During School ClosureAs the coronavirus, COVID-19, spread across the country, EdLeaders in schools everywhere found themselves in the midst of unprecedented challenges. Extended school closures necessitated the development of remote learning protocols and the need to provide meals to students who might live in food-insecure homes. In the middle of this massive change swirled the anxiety caused by a dread virus whose numbers grew alarmingly as days crept by. Charged with supporting the well-being of students and staff, school counselors responded with a caring sense of calm, connecting those with needs to those with resources. They counseled teachers on strategies to...
2020-03-3029 minEdLeaderCoronavirus COVID-19 Comes to School with Dr. Ethan LenkerWithin the past few days, two school systems became among the first in the state of North Carolina to have lab-confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 connected to the school. Join the superintendents of those school systems, EdLeader host Dr. Rob Jackson and Dr. Ethan Lenker, as they discuss how they approached the unprecedented challenge presented when this ongoing pandemic enters the lives of students, teachers, staff, and the community.Charles Swindoll said that life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. As EdLeaders, we did not ask for this challenge, but we are...
2020-03-2237 minEdLeaderWhere the Magic Happens with Milken Award Winner Rachel O'KelleyIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Milken Award winner Rachel O'Kelley. Called the "Oscars of Teaching," the $25,000 Milken awards honor early to mid-career educators who are making a true difference in the lives of children. Rachel O'Kelley is a Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, and Biology teacher at John A. Holmes High School. She uses competition and teamwork in equal measure to encourage students to achieve what they previously did not believe was possible.Mrs. O'Kelley teaches in the same classroom she sat in as a student. From that same classroom, she shares...
2020-03-0925 minEdLeaderInnovation with George Couros, Author of The Innovator's Mindset and Innovate Inside the BoxIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with George Couros, Author of "The Innovator's Mindset" and "Innovate Inside the Box." A frequent and well-known speaker and consultant, Couros defines innovation as that that is "new and better." He draws a distinct division between traditional teaching practices and "bad" teaching practices, arguing that some traditional practices are quite powerful while others may need to be replaced. "New is not always better," he says while noting that we must ensure that and new practices should be tested to ensure that they are helping students achieve their goals.
2020-03-0230 minEdLeaderContagious Joy and the Power of Yet with State Teacher of the Year Freebird McKinneyIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with North Carolina State Teacher of the Year Freebird McKinney to delve into the transforming potential of contagious joy in educators and the absolute power of yet. "I cannot answer this math problem... yet!" "I cannot write a paper that long...yet!" Together, they discuss the sense of community built by lighthouse educators and the need to tell the stories of successful EdLeaders far and wide.Mr. McKinney, newly minted Director of Legislative Affairs and Community Outreach for the North Carolina State Board of Education, is a...
2020-02-2425 minEdLeaderThe Importance of Mental Health Services in Schools with UNCW's Dr. Kerry RobinsonIn this episode, EdLeader host Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Educational Leadership Professor Dr. Kerry Robinson to discuss the growing need for mental health services through the schools and the importance of prioritizing our own well-being. As our awareness of social-emotional learning and trauma-informed schools grows, so to does our need to really understand what that means for students and staff.An Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Dr. Robinson's primary areas of research include women in leadership, the superintendency, and leadership preparation. Her 17 years of experience in K-12 as a teacher...
2020-02-1728 minEdLeaderCharacteristics of Amazing EdLeaders with Dr. Pam Baldwin and Dr. Ron HargraveIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Dr. Pam Baldwin and Scotland County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ron Hargrave. Representing three very distinctly different school districts, nevertheless these three superintendents find commonality in their thoughts on the characteristics of amazing EdLeaders. They discuss learning and respecting school and district culture and digging beyond the surface data to really get to know how students are doing. As always, the bell announcing the latest EdLeader Inbox Scenario rings out to challenge these experienced EdLeaders. Their thoughtful approach and their d...
2020-02-1025 minEdLeader"Finding the Awesome in the Awful" with Teacher of the Year Molli RoseIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with School System Teacher of the Year Mrs. Molli Rose. Mrs. Rose is an amazing EdLeader who has been teaching Middle School and High School English/Language Arts for 26 years. Dr. Jackson and Mrs. Rose discuss finding the awesome in the awful, the power of reflection, not being the sand in the vaseline, and what teachers wish that every principal and superintendent knew about teaching in 2020. The first EdLeader, currently serving as a classroom teacher, to be on the podcast, nevertheless Mrs. Rose hears the bell and must meet...
2020-02-0330 minEdLeaderSTEM - Strategies That Engage Minds with Dr. Sam HoustonIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Dr. Sam Houston, an esteemed EdLeader who has been serving public education for over 50 years. Dr. Houston has been described as one of the faces on the Mount Rushmore of EdLeaders in North Carolina. Dr. jackson and Dr. Houston discuss the importance of EdLeaders truly knowing themselves and their own true north star. Dr. Houston shares that STEM education is more than Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education. It is Strategies That Engage Minds.They also delve into moving the curriculum from fact-driven to inquiry-driven and using Science...
2020-01-2727 minEdLeaderCourageous Leadership with State Superintendent of the Year Dr. Tony JacksonIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with the 2020 State Superintendent of the Year Dr. Tony Jackson to discuss courageous leadership and the cost to students and staff when a lack of courage keeps a leader from speaking up. Dr. Tony Jackson shares the tremendous honor and responsibility taking on the Mantle of Leadership brings. The Drs. Jackson also highlight the importance of being careful stewards of opportunity and personalizing education to meet the needs of students. Later in the episode, Dr. Jackson is presented with an EdLeader Podcast Inbox scenario and discusses how he would...
2020-01-2026 minEdLeaderRigor, Relevance, and Relationships with Joshua and Elijah JacksonRigor, Relevance, and Relationships were the education buzzwords dujour until educators made cliches out of them and moved on to the next great idea. Perhaps educational leaders need to reexamine their power as a lens with which to view education today.In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with two of his sons, Joshua and Elijah, to discuss how graduating from public school prepared them (or not) for life beyond high school. One is a recent college graduate and one is soon to be. They share that the teachers that most made a difference...
2020-01-1323 minEdLeaderThe Importance of Early Childhood Education with Sheila EvansIn this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Regional Principal of the Year Sheila Evans to discuss the importance of Early Childhood Education in helping to ensure that students are ready for school and more likely to graduate from high school on-time and college, career, and citizenship ready. Mrs. Evans shares what makes the school she serves the #HappiestPlaceInChowanCounty and how the school begins discussing high school graduation with their youngest elementary students. Later in the episode, Mrs. Evans is presented with the first EdLeader Podcast Inbox scenario and discusses how she would handle the hypothetical...
2020-01-0621 min
EdLeaderWelcome to EdLeader!Educational Leadership is an ever-evolving opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of students, parents, and the community. Join Dr. Rob Jackson for conversations and reflections on improving Educational Leadership from the Classroom to the Boardroom and beyond.What is possible when you truly believe in students, teachers, administrators, and schools? How about every single school meeting or exceeding growth expectations, cohort graduation rates growing from 78.9% to 91.6%, and zero low-performing schools in a small, rural, high-poverty district?In this first episode, meet show host Dr. Jackson as he shares his current...
2020-01-0317 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterBaltimore's Resilient Voice: Eze Jackson's Journey Through Music and ActivismWelcome to The Truth In This Art. I'm your host, Rob Lee. In this episode, join us for an insightful conversation with Eze Jackson, an American rapper, poet, and community activist from Baltimore, Maryland. Growing up in the city influenced his socially conscious and insightful lyrical style. Through his music, he addresses issues of race, inequality, and urban life, giving a voice to the marginalized. Eze Jackson's dedication to community involvement and activism has made him a respected figure both in the local music scene and as a community leader. He uses his platform to advocate for positive change...
2019-09-0935 min
Built For The Game with Rob CressyEP-228 Will The Knicks Continue To Be A Dumpster Fire Now That Phil Jackson Is Gone?Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks have parted ways, ending what was one of the worst runs in NBA history. How bad was it? Phil Jackson was the highest paid American sports executive at $12 million/year, and over his tenure, the Knicks had the 5th worst winning percentage in the NBA.Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about if this is a good or bad day for the Knicks? With James Dolan still as the owner, and leadership starting at the top, should we expect anything to change in New York? What are the chances of the Knicks being...
2017-06-2908 minBuilt For The Game with Rob CressyEP-228 Will The Knicks Continue To Be A Dumpster Fire Now That Phil Jackson Is Gone?Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks have parted ways, ending what was one of the worst runs in NBA history. How bad was it? Phil Jackson was the highest paid American sports executive at $12 million/year, and over his tenure, the Knicks had the 5th worst winning percentage in the NBA.Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about if this is a good or bad day for the Knicks? With James Dolan still as the owner, and leadership starting at the top, should we expect anything to change in New York? What are the chances of the Knicks being...
2017-06-2908 min
Product PeopleEP10: Rob Walling – outsource on oDesk, find your idea, market your product (part 2)Have you ever wondered how much personal brand affects software sales? Check out this is great episode with Rob Walling. In our interview he reveals a ton of tactics for outsourcing your development on oDesk, finding a good idea for your business, and marketing your product effectively. If you’ve ever wanted to start and launch your own software products as a solo-founder, this episode is full of practical advice you can use. Rob is the founder of HitTail, and co-founder of Startups for the Rest of Us and the Micropreneur Academy.
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How to outsource yo...
2013-01-2336 min
Product PeopleEP10: Rob Walling – outsource on oDesk, find your idea, market your product (part 2)Have you ever wondered how much personal brand affects software sales? Check out this is great episode with Rob Walling. In our interview he reveals a ton of tactics for outsourcing your development on oDesk, finding a good idea for your business, and marketing your product effectively. If you’ve ever wanted to start and launch your own software products as a solo-founder, this episode is full of practical advice you can use. Rob is the founder of HitTail, and co-founder of Startups for the Rest of Us and the Micropreneur Academy.HighlightsHo...
2013-01-2336 min
Product PeopleEP09: Rob Walling – Get off the hamster wheel, build your own products!Rob Walling is the man behind products like HitTail, DotNetInvoice, and Drip. But he also helped start a movement of micropreneurs: solo-founders, who launch their own products. These small startups don’t take venture funding and don’t hire employees. In this part 1 of our interview you’ll hear how he went from consulting, to building products full-time. Learn how you can acquire a product (instead of building it yourself) and why the code is less valuable than the product marketing.“Building something people want is not enough”, says Rob “you have to be able to market it at a cost...
2013-01-1735 min