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Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive FunctionEp. 188: Dr. Morcease Beasley - Leading Education with Executive FunctionSend us a textThe excitement of a new year also brings new challenges to overcome, especially as we continue to face educational, health, safety and well-being issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we gear up, how should we adjust our educational approach so that we can achieve our goals with our schools and communities? How can we keep students motivated and engaged to continue learning, but also, how do we develop patience and understanding throughout the community during this new normal that is weighed down by fear, frustration, and the anxiety of the unknown?
2022-07-201h 03
Clayton County Public Schools PodcastNavigating the K-12 Experience & Supporting Students with ExceptionalitiesClayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Department of Exceptional Students (DES) celebrated Exceptional Children’s Week during the week of March 7 - March 11, 2022! This eventful week connected the schools and communities to demonstrate a focus on student abilities and honor our exceptional people and services. In today’s episode, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Morcease J. Beasley is joined by the Director of the Department of Exceptional Students, Ms. Trina Smith, Department of Exceptional Students Coordinator, Dr. Sheila Cook, and the Science Coordinator, Ms. Janetta Greenwood, all of who are parents of children with exceptionalities. Tune in to hear their experience with n...
2022-03-3149 min
Clayton County Public Schools PodcastSchool Choice and Pre-K Early Learning InitiativesPre-K registration and School Choice is underway! In this episode, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Morcease J. Beasley is joined by the Director of Fine Arts & School Choice, Dr. Monika Wiley and the Pre-K Coordinator, Viki Dennard, to encourage CCPS stakeholders to take advantage of School Choice and Early Learning opportunities beginning in March. Tune in to learn more about the challenges of reconnecting families to school choice opportunities and resources, and exposing parents to the benefit of early learning, as well as how the Pre-K lottery is conducted. The discussion also leads to future-forward goals for Pre-K expansion and im...
2022-02-2844 min
Clayton County Public Schools PodcastCCPS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!Clayton County Public Schools is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in recognition of our diverse Hispanic community! The Hispanic community makes up 20% of the CCPS student population and Hispanic representation is an important aspect of our school system not just during Hispanic Heritage Month, but year-round.Superintendent/CEO Dr. Morcease J. Beasley invites Dr. Sandra Nunez, Deputy Superintendent of Student Support Services, Ms. Luz Rodriguez Diaz, language interpreter and parent liaison with the CCPS international center, and Ms. Regina Wallace, social studies coordinator, to share opportunities for the community to engage with our fellow Hispanic...
2021-10-0743 min
Clayton County Public Schools PodcastGet Vaxxed Clayton County!In this episode, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Morcease J. Beasley is joined by the Clayton County Public Schools Director of Student Services, Dr. Angela Horrison-Collier, and Clayton County Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sudha Reddy to discuss COVID-19 testing and vaccination opportunities available to the Clayton County community. Dr. Beasley reminds us of the collective responsibility that Clayton County citizens have to protect our children and community members at large. Dr. Collier explains the process of making the decision to pivot schools to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases. Dr. Reddy speaks on the work of the h...
2021-09-0243 min
Clayton County Public Schools PodcastBe Inspired With Beasley 2021-2022 Ep. 1: Welcome Back!Clayton County Public Schools has returned to face-to-face instruction for the 2021-2022 school year! Superintendent/CEO Dr. Morcease J. Beasley kicks off season 2 of Be Inspired with Beasley with critical updates as we welcome parents/guardians and students to the new school year. Dr. Beasley shares words of encouragement to parents/guardians to return students back to the school buildings for an effective learning experience, urges all community members to get vaccinated in order to keep our children safe, and he also welcomes community members seeking employment to join the CCPS team to help...
2021-08-0531 minClayton County Public Schools PodcastGet Ready, Get Set, Get Engaged! Summer Learning OpportunitiesIn this episode, Clayton County Public Schools’ (CCPS) Superintendent/CEO Dr. Morcease J. Beasley is joined by Science Coordinator, Janetta Greenwood, and Director of Pharmacy Services at Southern Regional Medical Center, Dr. Darra Edwards, to speak about their collaboration with the summer learning opportunities for CCPS students. Ms. Greenwood speaks on the engaging instructional activities that students will experience, and the unique STEM thinking method they’ll apply to real-world issues, mainly the COVID-19 virus and vaccinations. Both Dr. Edwards and Ms. Greenwood agree that students have been a great source of information regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations, empowering thei...
2021-04-2731 min
Clayton County Public Schools PodcastHow CCPS Students Are Doing in LiteracyLiteracy encompasses more than just reading and writing, but other components that contribute to the development of our students and the skills they need to be college and career ready. In this episode, Dr. Morcease J. Beasley, Superintendent/CEO of Clayton County Public Schools is joined by Elementary ELA Coordinator, Ms. Ebony Brown, Early Learning / Pre-K ELA Coordinator, Dr. Joye Bradley, and 6th-12th grade ELA Coordinator, Ms. Elisar Gray, to address literacy challenges and ways to increase literacy outcomes. Tune in to learn what the data tell us about our students and the wealth of tools and resources...
2020-12-1055 min
Clayton County Public Schools PodcastSpecial Edition: 2020 General Election TipsIn this special edition episode of Be Inspired With Beasley, Dr. Morcease J. Beasley, Superintendent/CEO of Clayton County Public Schools invites Ms. Shauna Dozier, Election Director at the Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration, to share some insightful tips for students, parents/guardians and stakeholders voting in the upcoming General Election on November 3rd. Tune in to hear the many ways to take full advantage of early voting and learn about Clayton County’s efforts to reduce the long waits on Election Day. Dr. Beasley and Ms. Dozier al...
2020-10-2736 minClayton County Public Schools PodcastAll Things Virtual LearningJoin Dr. Morcease J. Beasley in the discussion of “All Things Virtual Learning,” as he interviews Clayton County Teacher of the Year, Ms. Toni Phillips, Hawthorne Elementary School Principal, Dr. Cynthia James, and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Dr. Ebony Lee. Learn about the challenges that teachers, students, and parents face in the virtual learning environment and how the pandemic has sparked a collaboration like never before. Hear firsthand about parent engagement in the virtual classroom and the social-emotional connection that students miss about face to face learning. Notable Quote...
2020-10-2150 minClayton County Public Schools PodcastBe Inspired with Beasley: Episode One: WelcomeIn this inaugural episode Dr. Morcease J Beasley, Superintendent/CEO for Clayton County Public Schools, welcomes us to his podcast and what to expect to hear when you join him. He dives right into the big topic at hand & discusses how he and his team make decisions for the district during this COVID-19 Pandemic. Hear what is considered when making those tough decisions that affect our students, teachers, and every other employee for CCPS. Come listen to every consideration that Dr. Beasley has to make in order to make a decision during this pandemic.
2020-09-1124 min