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The PL Surge PodcastSEASON 3, EPISODE 3: A Bridge to Your Goals: CMCSS Life CoachingJoin us for this informative episode in which Life Coaches Yvette Childs and Sandra Smith-Williams share with us some of the valuable supports CMCSS Life Coaches can provide to help you live a more balanced, productive life.
2023-03-1425 minThe PL Surge PodcastSEASON 3, EPISODE 2: Breaking Down BarriersIn this episode, principal Helen Nicholas and kindergarten teacher Carlos Gonzalez give us a first-class introduction to the CMCSS Spanish Immersion Program at Barksdale Elementary.
2022-11-1834 minThe PL Surge PodcastSEASON 3, EPISODE 1: Feel ConnectedIn this first episode of season 3, Elaine Peterson, a social worker, and Paula Nelson, a student success coach, give us a great introduction to the current responsibilities and expectations of these new roles in CMCSS.
2022-10-2834 minThe PL Surge PodcastWELCOME TO SEASON 3!Welcome to Season 3 of the PL Surge Podcast! We hope you’ve enjoyed this journey as much as we have so far, but we’re just getting started. Season 3 brings a great line-up of new learning journeys. We hope every episode leaves you feeling uplifted and motivated to push forward in your own learning journey. If you like what you hear, please like and subscribe so you never miss an episode, and be sure to share with your colleagues, friends, and family. The PL Surge Podcast is powered by your learning journey. If you have a story you’d like t...2022-10-2701 minThe PL Surge PodcastSEASON 2, EPISODE 5:The PL Surge Live from ENGAGE22This 5th and final Season 2 Episode was recorded live from The ENGAGE22 Conference. We get to hear from ENGAGE presenters Erin Smith and Christina Ploeckelman, and conference attendees Lisa Swanson and Kristina Plummer. Our guests share some of their favorite things about presenting and learning at ENGAGE.
2022-09-1913 minThe PL Surge PodcastSEASON 2, EPISODE 4: Designing to the Edges - The CMCSS RTI2 Micro-CredentialIn this episode, CMCSS RTI2 Coordinator, Dr. Patti Wilson, and Certified Teacher, Jessica Hughey from Oakland Elementary, elucidate the layers of the CMCSS RTI2 Micro-Credential that focuses on the Response to Instruction and Intervention Framework which aims to address deficits in student learning through a tiered model built around the varying needs of students.
2022-06-3028 minThe PL Surge PodcastSEASON 2, EPISODE 3: Jump In with Both Feet - The CMCSS Educator PipelineIn this episode, we bring you an amazing trio of guests all of whom are involved in very different ways with the CMCSS Educator Pipeline. We get to hear a big-picture overview of the program, details about the broad range of support provided by program liaisons, as well the daily classroom routines of a teacher resident. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a licensed CMCSS educator, you won’t want to miss this episode!
2022-06-1727 minThe PL Surge PodcastSEASON 2, EPISODE 2: The Coolest Bus Driver in the NationIn Episode 2, get ready to be transported by CMCSS bus driver, Mo Brown, and Driver Programs Manager, Calvin Holliday. Learn what it takes to become a CMCSS bus driver and how the district supports this mission-essential role. Plus, hear how drivers build positive relationships through small acts of kindness.
2022-02-1133 minThe PL Surge PodcastSEASON 2, EPISODE 1: The Energy Is ContagiousWe're super excited to share the first episode of Season 2! Join us as we hear from Levi White, a second-grade teacher at the K-12 Virtual School. From digital tools to virtual field trips, Levi gives us an illuminating glimpse into the amazing teaching and learning happening virtually in CMCSS.
2021-11-2031 minThe PL Surge PodcastWELCOME TO SEASON 2!In Season 2, we bring a fresh round of guests who will share their inside perspectives on their roles in the Clarksville Montgomery County School System.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a virtual school teacher or a bus driver for CMCSS? This season, we will share these stories and lots more! If you enjoy what you hear, please consider hitting those 'Like' and 'Follow' buttons so you can help us grow. Thank you!
2021-11-2001 minThe PL Surge PodcastEPISODE 7: Engage in Life-long LearningIn Episode 7, our guest Heyana Mims, from Kenwood Middle, shares her experiences as an ENGAGE participant and then as an ENGAGE presenter. From registering for courses to presenting a session, Heyana provides some great strategies for getting the most out of the ENGAGE Conference. Her enthusiasm and passion for education will leave you excited about life-long learning and get you ready to ENGAGE!
2021-05-1121 minThe PL Surge PodcastEPISODE 6: Pioneer SpiritIn Episode 6, our guests Julie Combs and Rachel Wainwright, from Norman Smith Elementary, give us a glimpse into their process for leveraging technology tools to make learning more engaging for students.
2021-04-1224 minThe PL Surge PodcastEPISODE 5: Every Moment CountsIn Episode 5, our guests Maryalice Telford and Ariel Brandmeyer, from Kenwood Elementary, will share what it’s like to be a Multi-Classroom Leader and an Early Learning Teacher Resident in the CMCSS Teacher Residency Program.
2021-03-1933 minThe PL Surge PodcastEPISODE 4: I'm Not Going to Let You FallIn Episode 4, our guests Katie Robello and Addie Woods, from Barkers Mill Elementary, share their experiences of the CMCSS New Teacher Induction Program.
2021-02-1227 minThe PL Surge PodcastEPISODE 3: Where Preparation Meets OpportunityIn Episode 3, hosts Amanda Nicks and Brian Hampton speak with Brandy Walker and Jason Green, from Northwest High School, about how they each went from being classroom teachers to school administrators. Brandi and Jason share their experiences from the CMCSS Leadership Academies as well as the great opportunities they have as admin to affect change in the students and teachers they serve.
2021-01-1231 minThe PL Surge PodcastEPISODE 2: Our Success Is the Students' SuccessIn Episode 2, hosts Amanda Nicks and Brian Hampton are joined by a dynamic team of educators. Whitney Phillips and Tony Taylor, from West Creek High School, along with their Technology Integration Coach, Jamie Wright, share the story of how Whitney and Tony flipped their Algebra I classrooms months before COVID-19 emerged as a threat, and how this positioned them to continue effectively serving students in traditional, remote, and layered classrooms.
We also hear about the foundational role the West Creek High administration team played in facilitating this transition, and how Jamie Wright brought her instructional technology expertise a...2020-12-1432 minThe PL Surge PodcastEPISODE 1: Teaching Is A Marathon Not a Sprint RaceIn our Season 1 opening episode, hosts Amanda Nicks and Brian Hampton talk with Sam Lipsey, a second year history teacher and assistant football coach at Northeast High School, about his personal approach to building relationships with students and inspiring the next generation one student at a time.
2020-12-1124 minThe PL Surge PodcastWELCOME TO THE PL SURGE PODCAST!This introduction highlights the first season of the PL Surge podcast. It's going to be a fun ride, and we're excited to share some amazing professional learning journeys with you.
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