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2026-02-0529 min
Voices on the Wind PodcastGrowing a Business One Lawn at a Time | Lessons from a Young EntrepreneurWelcome to Episode 37In this episode of Voices on the Wind, Toby Lyles sits down with 18-year-old entrepreneur, Ryan, todiscuss his journey from a 16-year-old mowing lawns with a push mower to running a successfullocal business. From his early days using a Chevy Cruze to cart around equipment, to now handling a trailer and a zero-turn mower, Ryan’s growth in the business world is inspiring.Ryan shares insights into how his father’s entrepreneurial spirit influenced him, how he usedFacebook and door...
2025-12-2323 min
This Is NashvilleIn My Place, Episode 11: Building TrustLast month, we explored the first point of contact between people experiencing homelessness and outreach workers, service providers and the police.Today, we look at what happens after establishing that first contact. We talk to our guests about the importance of relationship building and the role trust plays when working with the unhoused population. Nashville Public Radio's daily show, This Is Nashville, presents the second season of In My Place — a series about finding home in our growing city. In My Place educates listeners on what communities like Nashville can do to prevent and end hom...
2025-03-2550 minThis Is NashvilleIn My Place, Episode 8: The impact of homelessness on residents and business ownersIn places where there is homelessness, we often see clashes between neighbors and businesses, service providers and the government. And, as neighbors and businesses lose patience, they can put pressure on politicians to find quick solutions, which can result in the abrupt removal of people and their encampment structures from public spaces. In today’s episode, we discuss how to mitigate tension by finding the middle ground — and solutions that address the needs of those experiencing homelessness and reduce negative community impact.This series was created thanks in part to support from Pinnacle Financial Partners and was prod...
2024-09-2450 min
Ryan and Ryan: Education Today#28 Personalized LearningThe term "Personalized Learning" is more than just a popular buzz word it is solid educational methodology. If you have questions about personalized learning or just need a starting point, this is the episode for you!
OVESC personalized learning specialist Chad Miller joins the show to discuss "what is personalized learning?" and how it can be used to help todays modern learners tailor their educational experience to meet their needs.
2023-09-2530 minRyan and Ryan: Education Today#27 Social Emotional Learning and "Soft Skills"Ryan Werry makes his season debut as we begin a series of podcasts on authentic learning. In this episode the discussion is centered around social emotional learning and what could be termed "soft skills". Included in this podcast is an interview of Ryan Lemley by Warren High School seniors Becca Ball and Ethan Knotts around Warrens Portrait of a Warrior! If you are wondering what skills students need as they enter today's job market, this is the podcast for you!
2023-09-1830 minRyan and Ryan: Education Today#26 Season 2, Episode 2-Back to school mental checklist (part 2)
We are back! Season 2 kicks off with back to school advice for parents, students, teachers and administrators. We all have physical items that we need to go back to school like pens, pencils and paper, but what about a mental "back to school" list? Warren Elementary principal Ashley Skinner joins the show to discuss the mental side of of returning to school!
2023-09-1129 minRyan and Ryan: Education Today#25 Season 2, episode 1-Back to school mental checklist (part 1)We are back! Season 2 kicks off with back to school advice for parents, students, teachers and administrators. We all have physical items that we need to go back to school like pens, pencils and paper, but what about a mental "back to school" list? Warren Elementary principal Ashley Skinner joins the show to discuss the mental side of of returning to school!
2023-09-0430 minThis Is NashvilleHow Nashville students have shared in Music City’s songwriting tradition for 44 years — and countingNashville is a “song town,” but what’s the first step into songwriting for young people? For many, that first touch comes through the Words & Music curriculum from the Country Music Hall of Fame, which has been teaching kids how to write lyrics since 1979.
The initiative guides teachers — often in language arts or music classes — to teach songwriting to students. They turn out songs about fun things like chicken nuggets, bus rides, and prom, but also their challenges, like loneliness, the isolation of the pandemic and the loss of loved ones.
“It makes these topics that are often...
2023-05-3050 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodayEpisode 24 (season 1) The Swan Song: Part 2 of our discussion with Sam Wilder, Warren High School Teacher-Season FinalePart 2 of our discussion of the career of retiring WHS Chemistry teacher Sam Wilder. Sam gives his background as well as some of his favorites experiences as a 35 year educator. Sam's insight and wisdom would be great for any student, parent or educator! This is the season 1 finale
2023-03-061h 04Ryan and Ryan: Education TodayEpisode 23 (season 1) The Swan Song: Part 1 of our discussion with Sam Wilder, Warren High School TeacherPart 1 of our discussion of the career of retiring WHS Chemistry teacher Sam Wilder. Sam gives his background as well as some of his favorites experiences as a 35 year educator. Sam insight and wisdom would be great for any student, parent or educator!
2023-02-2756 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodayEpisode 22: Kyle Newton, Superintendent Warren Local SchoolsWarren superintendent Kyle Newton joins the show to discuss his career, roadblocks to instruction and how schools can utilize "wrap around" services. This is part 2 of 2.
2023-02-201h 03Ryan and Ryan: Education TodayEpisode 21: Kyle Newton, Superintendent Warren Local SchoolsWarren superintendent Kyle Newton joins the show to discuss his career, roadblocks to instruction and how schools can utilize "wrap around" services. This is part 1 of 2.
2023-02-131h 04Ryan and Ryan: Education TodayEpisode 20: Dan Leffingwell returns to discuss online learningDan Leffingwell joins the show again to discuss online learning and how it could be used in schools. We discuss the basics of of different delivery methods and how to blend them together for your school and students.
2023-02-061h 07Ryan and Ryan: Education TodayEpisode 19: Creating a STEAM/STEAM Culture at Your School with Dan LeffingwellDan Leffingwell joins the show again to discuss STEAM/STEM environment in schools. We discuss the basics of STEAM/STEM and how to begin the process in your school. If you have interest in the STEAM/STEM topic for your school or child, this is a great starting point! There is an audio quality issue with the first minute of this episode.
2023-01-3050 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodayEpisode 18, Season 1. Clifton StrengthsFinder with Dr. Tim Hodges, University of Nebraska (part 2)Ryan and Ryan sit down with Dr. Tim Hodges to discuss how Clifton StrenghsFinder can help students maximize their talents and reach their full potential. Find out more about Tim and and how strengths can helps all students, groups and teams achieve at the highest level. (part 2)
2023-01-2357 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1, Episode 17: Clifton Strengths with Dr. Tim Hodges, University of Nebraska (Part 1)Ryan and Ryan sit down with Dr. Tim Hodges to discuss how Clifton StrenghsFinder can help students maximize their talents and reach their full potential. Find out more about Tim and and how strengths can helps all students, groups and teams achieve at the highest level. (Part 1)
2023-01-1656 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodayEpisode 16, season 1: Jim Mahoney, The Mahoney 3 (part 3)Legendary educator Jim Mahoney joins us to discuss his career in education, his book To Lead Is To Teach and discuss several exciting projects he is currently working on. Jim has worked in public education since the 1970's and shares great insight into the past present and future of education. (Part 3)
2023-01-0950 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1, Episode 15: The Mahoney 3! Jim Mahoney (Part 2)Legendary educator Jim Mahoney joins us to discuss his career in education, his book To Lead Is To Teach and discuss several exciting projects he is currently working on. Jim has worked in public education since the 1970's and shares great insight into the past present and future of education. (Part 2)
2022-12-1956 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1, episode 14: Jim Mahoney, The Mahoney 3! (Part 1 of 3)Legendary educator Jim Mahoney joins us to discuss his career in education, his book To Lead Is To Teach and discuss several exciting projects he is currently working on. Jim has worked in public education since the 1970's and shares great insight into the past present and future of education.
2022-12-121h 07Ryan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1 Episode 13: Transforming your schools grading practices (part 2)In this episode we discuss the short comings of traditional grading practices. We show a different approach to grading and give students, parents teacher and administrators a place to start the transformation into a learning based grading system. Much of this episode is based on A Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades by Ken O'Connor. This is part 2 of 2.
2022-12-0559 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1 Episode 12: Transforming your schools grading practices (part 1)In this episode we discuss the short comings of traditional grading practices. We show a different approach to grading and give students, parents teacher and administrators a place to start the transformation into a learning based grading system. Much of this episode is based on A Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades by Ken O'Connor.
2022-11-281h 25Ryan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1 Episode 11: Jona Rinard, Dean of transfer and public services at Washington State Community College (Part 2 of 2)Jona Rinard, Dean of Transfer and Public Services at Washington State Community discusses her career in education and provides insight on the current direction in education. She gives her back story, provides excellent information into the world of higher education, College credit plus (CCP) and offers advice for students, parents and teachers. This is part 2 of 2 **Note that in this episode the enrollment of WSCC was misquoted as 1800. The actual enrollment is 2400.
2022-11-211h 06Ryan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1 Episode 10: Jona Rinard, Dean of transfer and public services at Washington State Community College (Part 1 of 2)Jona Rinard, Dean of Transfer and Public Services at Washington State Community discusses her career in education and provides insight on the current direction in education. She gives her back story, provides excellent information into the world of higher education and offers advice for students, parents and teachers. This is part 1 of 2
2022-11-141h 01Ryan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1 Episode 9: Tony Huffman, Superintendent of the Washington County Career Center (Part 3 of 3)Washington County Career Center superintendent Tony Huffman discusses his career in education and provides insight on the current direction in education. He gives his back story, provides excellent information into the world of career tech education and offers advice for students, parents and teachers. This is part 3 of 3.
2022-11-0750 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1 Episode 8: Tony Huffman, Superintendent of the Washington County Career Center (Part 2 of 3)Washington County Career Center superintendent Tony Huffman discusses his career in education and provides insight on the current direction in education. He gives his back story, provides excellent information into the world of career tech education and offers advice for students, parents and teachers. This is part 2 of 3.
2022-10-3155 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1 Episode 7: Tony Huffman, Superintendent of the Washington County Career Center (Part 1 of 3)Washington County Career Center superintendent Tony Huffman discusses his career in education and provides insight on the current direction in education. He gives his back story, provides excellent information into the world of career tech education and offers advice for students, parents and teachers. This is part 1 of 3.
2022-10-241h 01Ryan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1 Episode 6: Stephanie Starcher (part 2)Fort Frye Local School District superintendent Stephanie Starcher discusses her career in education and provides insight on the current direction in education. She gives her back story and provides insight for students, parents and teachers. This is part 2 of 2.
2022-10-171h 01Ryan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1 Episode 5: Stephanie Starcher (part 1 of 2)Fort Frye Local School District superintendent Stephanie Starcher discusses her career in education and provides insight on the current direction in education. She gives her back story and provides insight for students, parents and teachers. This is part 1 of 2.
2022-10-1058 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1 Episode 4 How to complain (part 2)In this episode Ryan and Ryan finish their breakdown the dos and don'ts of "how to complain" in our modern society. The focus is on the most complained about issues in education and how to address them from the student, parent, teacher and administrator perspective.
2022-10-031h 11Ryan and Ryan: Education TodaySeason 1 Episode 3: How to complain (part 1)In this episode Ryan and Ryan breakdown the dos and don'ts of "how to complain" in our modern society. The focus is on the most complained about issues in education and how to address them from the student, parent, teacher and administrator perspective.
2022-09-2651 minRyan and Ryan: Education TodayEducational Leadership with Dan Leffingwell Part 2Well known educator Dan Leffingwell discusses his career in education and provides insight on the current direction in education. He also offers information and advice for students, parents and teachers. This is part 2 of 2.
2022-09-191h 02
Ryan and Ryan: Education TodayEducational Leadership with Dan Leffingwell (Part 1)Well known educator Dan Leffingwell discusses his career in education and provides insight on the current direction in education. He also offers information and advice for students, parents and teachers. This is part 1 of 2.
2022-09-121h 01
Hendricks County Conversations with Rick Myers and Gus PearcySarah Wolf with Hendricks County ParksIsn't Wolf a great last name for a naturalist? Sarah Wolf is a senior park naturalist for the Hendricks County Parks Department and they have so much going on. You won't believe the activities. Plus, she will tell us "why" they have them. One of our most-listened podcasts was with Sarah's boss Ryan Lemley, so we know this will be very popular too. With Sarah we explore more about the nature in the parks and a preview of what is coming when it comes to programs. Yes, we recorded it in advance, but you will enjoy listening to a...
2021-10-1420 min
Hendricks County Conversations with Rick Myers and Gus PearcyHendricks County Parks with Ryan LemleyOur latest episode is with the superintendent of Hendricks County Parks & Recreation Ryan Lemley. The conversation stems from what is the county parks department, what parks do they operate and what is a Vandalia Trail? We also talk about Lemley’s favorite spot in the park system and what a Garlic-Mustard pull is. We focus on the newest park W.S. Gibbs Memorial park in Avon which will open this spring. It marks a change in the park system. Oh, and we talk about funding. Happy Trails to you!
2021-03-2529 min
NeighborsFinding StephanieOne woman searches for a serial panhandler and the answer to what to do when someone asks you for money.
Story produced by Tasha A. F. Lemley, edited by Tony Gonzalez, sound designed and mixed by Jakob Lewis.
You can join “The Neighborhood” along with these wonderful, thoughtful, generous people by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/neighbors
Who’s in “The Neighborhood”: Allison Sebastian, Adrian Cobb, Nathalie Stewart, Ben Lehman, Caroline Martin, Clark Buckner, Cody Spriggs, Dan Burns, Em Vo, Eric Detweiler, Gina, Griffin Bonham, Heather Price, John Kesling, Landon Rives, Marc Kochamb...
2020-10-0240 min
NeighborsFinding StephanieOne woman searches for a serial panhandler and the answer to what to do when someone asks you for money.
Story produced by Tasha A. F. Lemley, edited by Tony Gonzalez, sound designed and mixed by Jakob Lewis.
You can join “The Neighborhood” along with these wonderful, thoughtful, generous people by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/neighbors
Who’s in “The Neighborhood”: Allison Sebastian, Adrian Cobb, Nathalie Stewart, Ben Lehman, Caroline Martin, Clark Buckner, Cody Spriggs, Dan Burns, Em Vo, Eric Detweiler, Gina, Griffin Bonham, Heather Price, John Kesling, Landon Rives, Marc Kochamb...
2020-10-0238 min
Positively West VirginiaEpisode 51: Couple Turns Love of Coffee into Successful Business- Ridge Roasters CoffeeRyan Lemley is the owner of Ridge Roasters Coffee. Ridge Roasters Coffee is a roasting company that locally roasts the finest coffees from Honduras, Ethiopia, Guatemala and other countries in small batches to the most exacting standards. The result is an exceptional coffee roast that has won the hearts and pallets of coffee lovers across […]
2019-01-0334 min
The Positively West Virginia PodcastRidge Roasters Coffee: Couple Turns Love of Coffee into Successful BusinessRyan Lemley is the owner of Ridge Roasters Coffee. Ridge Roasters Coffee is a roasting company that locally roasts the finest coffees from Honduras, Ethiopia, Guatemala and other countries in small batches to the most exacting standards. The result is an exceptional coffee roast that has won the hearts and pallets of coffee lovers across the mountain state. Ryan and his wife Carley are coffee lovers, and they have turned their obsession into a thriving business. What started out as a hobby is now a full time business and their mission is to share fresh roasted, deliciously smooth coffee...
2019-01-0334 min
VersifyInsider's Guide To PrayerWhen Mark Lemley was 17, he lived through a near-death experience that fundamentally altered his outlook on life: a car accident that has haunted him for 24 years, and he wasn't even the one in the car. In this episode hear the story of Mark's relationship with his childhood best friend Ryan — and how Ryan's brush with death forced Mark to reevaluate his beliefs. Mark tells his story to poet Megan Leanne, who takes his complicated history and turns it into poetry.
Versify is a production of Nashville Public Radio and The Porch — Nashville's nonprofit literary center. Editing and prod...
2018-03-2217 min