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Look closely - Farmers Market SEEfood There is no such thing as an “average person.” Reflections and Call to Action Words to Live By PAGE Break – In-house and in the field Lead. Learn. Change.  the book Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

4:45 – two (maybe three) rules for AI prompts5:15 – Rule 0 – mindset 5:45 – Rule 1 - be clear and specific8:05 – don’t be discouraged8:25 – Rule 2 - have a conversation10:00 – keep going, don’t settle10:50 – the Magic School conundrum14:00 – Khanmigo – one for teachers and one for students15:15 – Khanmigo will not provide answers – it’s a tutor16:15 – Microsoft Copilot16:35 – Coach.microsoft (reading support)17:45 – Perplexity (powered by Claude and by ChatGPT)19:15 – to increase the quality of student work, give them an audience20:35 – students have stories to tell and they just don’t know how21:00 – music, curiosity, passion, engagement, poetry, content areas22:00 – ChatGPT is the Coca-Cola of AI22:30 – there are a lot of AI chatbot options available, and a number are free23:45 – image, audio, video “categories” of AI24:30 – exponential vs. additive potential of AI growth27:05 – machine learning, language comprehension, image recognition28:00 – Neuralink – a brain interface chip – drive a computer with your mind alone28:45 – Blindsight – resolution improving and possibly humans with infared vision30:30 – the connection between and mutual dependence across: \Power the energy sector, AI data and power consumption, national security, and climate concerns32:25 – data sets (prior knowledge), compute power (processing time or general intelligence + effort), algorithms for training (teaching, formative assessment)34:40 – how AI entered the most recent presidential election conversation35:30 – military, environmental, academic, geopolitical, and economic growth concerns are inextricably connected with AI39:45 – Donald Dowdy, high school band director40:40 – Bruce Little, Art Education Practicum instructor, Georgia Southern University42:30 – honor, discipline, respect, the craft of teaching43:25 – You can’t replace relationships with AI BlindsightChatGPTClaudeCoach (Microsoft - reading support)Khanmigo (main page)Khanmigo for parentsKhanmigo for teachersMagic SchoolMicrosoft CopilotNeuralinkPerplexity Background image on cover is by Albert Stoynov, on Unsplash. This image replaces the standard cover art by Simon Berger (details in the footer). Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

3:25 – AI has the potential to reshape every industry, job, and life4:30 – the shift from narrow, programmatic control to individual user control7:00 – a democratized internet with language comprehension8:00 – the move from menus to genies10:00 – you can ask AI virtually anything 10:40 – offsetting the unfortunate reality of the suppression of curiosity12:00 – Hallucinations, mistakes, guessing, and precision14:15 – AI iterations are getting better15:20 – Bias in AI16:10 – Data matters16:20 – Notebook LM does not access the web16:45 – User instructions, or a company’s training, can bias AI18:15 – Engagement as evidence of curiosity19:00 – The spectrum of apathy to curiosity21:55 – Responsible use of AI for formative assessment support 22:45 – AI used with curiosity is a tremendous mentor, coach, and peer22:55 – AI used with apathy is a threat to your brain . . . it might “make you dumb”24:40 – You must be aware that using AI in a bad way is very detrimental – AI is not going to tell you this itself26:45 – How much work do students do that generates pride and satisfaction that leads them to keep that work? 28:40 – All hope abandon, all ye who enter here29:00 – Great teacher Ms. Smith, Statesboro High School29:50 – We need artists in the classroom – creative, passionate, flexible31:10 – a mistake to create a fully AI school31:30 – Is AI a threat to teachers?31:50 – AI will never replace good teachers32:10 – Good teachers are curators of learning experiences32:55 – Decisions about assessment, pacing guides, etc., are not always meant to benefit students33:10 – What is the value of consistent instruction?35:50 – Recruitment problem or retention problem?36:30 – Low-hanging fruit - break down a lesson into manageable parts37:00 – Low-hanging fruit - be specific with the target audience for what is to be learned38:00 – Make this old lesson better, I need resources that cost less than one dollar per student38:45 – Ask AI to use witty banter, match student interest39:00 – AI will use analogies, metaphors, and more39:15 – Teachers still do all of the final curation and make all of the decisions39:20 – Create songs with Suno, an AI tool 40:20 – “Can AI…?” Assume that the answer is “Yes.”42:55 – You have a genie. Dream big.43:10 – Tell AI “how to act”43:40 – Another AI episode with Daniel Rivera is forthcoming Daniel RiveraSuno (music creation)ChatGPT Background image on cover was provided by the guest, Daniel Rivera. This image replaces the standard cover art by Simon Berger (details in the footer). Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

1:50 – Felicia Mayfield - the noble field of education 2:45 – George Wurtzel - blindness is not the loss of your knowledge and skill5:20 – Cassidy Magill Evans - a great teacher...6:45 – Anjelika Riano - support students and keep them focused on a vision7:55 – Tylan Bailey - treat others well and make a difference9:55 – Amy Gropper - challenge students to intrigue them12:15 – David Reynolds - go against the grain every now and then14:35 – Christy Todd - persistence, not perfection15:55 – Vlada Galan - world leaders or educators? In order of appearance, here are links to the full episode for each guest featured in Episode 57 - Great Teachers Matter Greatly.Episode 12 - Felicia MayfieldEpisode 37 - George WurtzelEpisode 56 - Cassidy Magill EvansEpisode 2 - Anjelika RianoEpisode 48 - Tylan BaileyEpisode 44 - Amy GropperEpisode 52 - Christy ToddEpisode 6 - Vlada GalanLead. Learn. Change. main podcast page (access to all episodes)Other Teacher Appreciation Episodes:2024 – episode 55 – What Great Teachers Do – May 2, 2024 – 15 minutesEpisode SummaryWe all have stories about our favorite teachers. Sometimes those memories are about how they led their classes, making everyone feel accepted and valued, and sometimes we recall a humorous moment, or maybe a hat or other accessory that became that teacher's "brand."  More often, however, we look back fondly on how that teacher made us feel, what he or she did to help us learn, or the way their concern and understanding was conveyed to us. If you are a great teacher now, you are also building a storehouse of memories. Thank you.  If you don't serve in a teaching role, you know someone who does, regardless of their job title. Take a moment to share a word of appreciation with that person. Great teachers make a difference. Let them know that you've noticed. 2023 – n/a 2022 – episode 38 – Great Teachers – Everyone Knows One – May 6, 2022 – 13 minutesEpisode SummaryReleased for Teacher Appreciation Week, but pertinent at any time, this episode consists of a brief compilation of comments from Lead. Learn. Change. podcast guests who highlight the importance of teachers and remind us of the impact that great teachers can–and do–have on the lives of those they serve. If you are an educator, listen and be inspired to keep making a difference. Whatever your role, consider taking a few minutes today to contact a current or former teacher and say, “Thank you.” 2021 – episode 34 – Many Voices, One Message – Teachers Matter – April 30, 2021 – 15 minutesEpisode SummaryReleased for Teacher Appreciation Week, but pertinent at any time, this episode consists of a brief compilation of comments from Lead. Learn. Change. podcast guests who highlight the importance of teachers and remind us of the impact that great teachers can–and do–have on the lives of those they serve. If you are an educator, listen and be inspired to keep making a difference. Whatever your role, consider taking a few minutes today to contact a current or former teacher and say, “Thank you.” Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES 2:25 – heart transplant at age 29, no previous cardiac issues3:00 – post-partum cardiomyopathy3:30 – placed on a Life Vest and a low ejection fraction4:30 – a 49-day stay in the hospital5:15 – the fear of leaving one’s children behind, without a mom6:15 – emergency room, to a two-week stay, to “we’ve done all we can for you”7:00 – options and prognosis regarding Cassidy’s heart8:30 – praying and deciding to move forward with a heart transplant9:45 – ECMO10:15 – shifting one’s perspective during and after a heart transplant11:00 – Cassidy’s mom, cardiomyopathy, and her heart transplant months after Cassidy’s12:00 – the wait for a heart, and testing for the best match, for improved outcomes13:00 – antibodies after pregnancy can affect transplant success14:20 – a ten-hour surgery14:50 – the new heart needs to wake up16:00 – the importance of family and a support system17:30 –Dr. Allene Magill, an influential leader in education, and in Cassidy’s life19:00 – Cassidy’s decision to change her career path change21:00 – Shifting plans to find the “sweet spot” for one’s work22:30 – teaching and learning, equal importance23:00 – organ donors changes lives and save lives25:00 – donor family and recipient interaction25:30 – a donor’s organ can be classified as high-risk26:00 – How does life change when you have someone else’s heart replace your own?27:15 – Piedmont Cartersville, Piedmont Atlanta, Samsky Heart Failure Clinic28:00 – great teachers…29:15 – Matt Fox, Becky Reynolds30:00 – Cassidy’s closing comments LINKSCardiomyopathyECMOEjection FractionLifeVestTM - Cleveland Clinic pageLifeVestTM - Zoll pageLVADOrgan Donation - American Society of TransplantationOrgan Donation - Donate LifeOrgan Donation - UNOSPiedmont CartersvillePiedmont AtlantaSamsky Heart Failure CenterFairmount Elementary SchoolRed Bud Middle SchoolSonoraville High School   Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

Show Notes:00:15 - Teacher Appreciation Day 2024 00:25 - eight encore excerpts from seven guests1:15 - Julia Roland  - college student, art student, artist (segment 1 of 2)3:00 - Lana Camiel - pharmacist, herbalist, professor, podcaster4:30 - Mike Shannon - retired U.S. Army officer, current university president6:25 - Joy Robinson - former teacher, staff member with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators7:25 - Megan Golden - world language teacher and author9:00 - John Beede - mountain climber, author, public speaker11:00 - Kristin Hatcher - writer, runner12:25 - Julia Roland - segment 2 of 214:35 - "Thank you!" to great teachers Links:Julia Roland episode - An Artist's Audio Self-Portrait (38 minutes)Lana Camiel episode - Rx for Health, Living, and Learning (45 minutes)Mike Shannon episode - Grit, Excellence, Leadership . . . Purpose (41 minutes)Joy Robinson episode - We need more Joy in teaching! (37 minutes)Megan Golden episode - Learning is THE World Language (38 minutes)John Beede episode - Keep on Climbing! (36 minutes)Kristin Hatcher episode - Tell Your Story (34 minutes) Episode 7 - Host on Mic Episode - Teachers Matter (23 minutes)Episode 16 - In A Moment - Changing the World (4 minutes)Episode 24 - In A Moment - Thank You! (6 minutes)Episode 34 - Many Voices, One Message - Teachers Matter (15 minutes)Episode 38 - Great Teachers - Everyone Knows One! (13 minutes)    Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

4:20 – workplace of the future5:00 – rapid changes in technology and society5:45 – leaders are made, not born5:55 – the Leadership Foundry7:00 – building resilience, self-awareness, agency, and personal interaction skills8:20 – the complexities, and simplicity, of leadership9:30 – pursuing the best version of yourself parallels the leadership journey10:10 – you may never know the impact you have on others11:40 – storytelling as a means of messaging13:25 – to script or not to script14:30 – strength grows out of displaying vulnerability15:10 – why? how? what? Is there a more effective sequence17:00 – technology cuts both ways, and can have positive or negative effects on relationships18:00 – great leaders invest in others18:35 – talking with others is the “secret sauce” that enhances relationships and effectiveness20:15 – grit, grace, compassion, and empathy23:10 – the human encounter in education is as vital now as it has ever been24:00 – struggling through and towards discovery is magic24:25 – starting a teaching career at West Point26:25 – online learning has its place28:00 – Mr. Keith Jones, high school history teacher29:10 – the impact of great teachers is priceless32:00 – the University of North Georgia, 150 and just getting started32:25 – athletics raises all boats33:45 – knowing the stories of one’s graduates34:30 – providing lieutenants for the U.S. Army35:10 – Fulbright Scholars35:25 – an ecosystem of excellence36:35 – fortunate journey, experiences of a lifetime, first generation college student and graduate, military spouse, incredible set of opportunities37:40 – equipping students to walk toward their purpose39:50 – five campuses, seven strategic big bets, all serving to change lives UNG websiteStrategic Big BetsMike Shannon’s CV+YouTube monthly updateThe Adaptation Advantage   Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

Show Notes3:10 – the value of questions3:20 – the portability of questions3:40 – questions bring people together (questions can lead to community)4:10 – ask yourself, “What’s one question I want to carry into the next twelve months?”5:35 – does everyone have a story to tell?6:35 – you have a story and there are many ways to convey it7:30 – writing is a way of trying on ideas8:35 – “Do I consider myself to be a teacher?”9:30 – countless opportunities to learn10:25 – some of the most profound learning occurs when teaching and learning (and those roles) are blurred11:05 – from a small diary, to journaling, to blogs, to personal essays12:25 – the definition of “published”13:35 – “Am I a writer? Am I an author?”14:10 – writing is a continual act of self-authorization14:55 – Writing and its parallel to the question, “Are you a runner?” 16:40 – two options to get started on your writing journey16:55 – another use for junk mail17:55 – write with another person18:40 – noticing the impulse to write19:40 – ten minutes a day fits into real life20:40 – accompaniment - someone walking alongside us, and vice-versa21:35 – “None of us should be left alone with our bad writing.”24:35 – reaching for goals in the great outdoors - pushing the limits25:05 – Brainstorm Road – a structure to accomplish a Dream Project26:40 – not necessarily (or only) becoming a writer, but becoming the kind of person who can write a book27:45 – stories and questions, plus seeing the individual, are part of being a great teacher28:20 – an art teacher who painted the cast on my arm29:45 – my dad leading me through questions and stories30:00 – Tommy and Teresa Turtle31:20 – tremendous respect for teachers – thank you32:00 – if you feel compelled to write, you can do it https://www.instagram.com/kristin__hatcher/https://kristin-hatcher.com/Instagram - @kristin_hatcher   Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES2:30 – teachers are bridge builders2:55 – a passion for building connections and helping others realize their potential3:40 – overwhelming appreciation for men and women in the U.S. military5:50 – being better tomorrow than you are today6:10 – focus most on what you need to do well, show up the next day, and improve7:00 – chorus director Janice Folsom was an inspiration8:10 – the capacity to command a room, getting a team to work toward a common goal8:35 – painting a picture of goals and transfers to the real world, and why that’s important9:10 – building opportunities for students to engage in Georgia’s booming creative industry sector9:50 – shift from a traditional choral background to focusing more on creation10:25 – learning how to build relationships and partnerships, and using those skills in the classroom11:20 – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Georgia’s teachers11:40 – great experiences to connect with a wide representation of various sectors12:35 – Gen Z – philanthropic intentions and a desire to be social media influencers13:35 – if you want to be an influencer, be a teacher!14:15 – there are elements of being a teacher that are difficult and you can make a huge difference15:15 – Top Ten Back to School Tips project – collaborating with other Teacher of the Year candidates15:40 – I am an ambassador, not the best teacher in the state or even in my school – this is a chance to elevate the profession16:20 – a diverse range of best practices is a great way to honor others’ voices17:00 – from a focus on teaching academic standards to an application of learning17:30 – learning what the pivotal knowledge and skill sets are in different careers19:30 – Trilith Studios (Marvel films+) leading to an idea for students to create new and original content, help them become entrepreneurs, etc.20:15 – students creating music and more – help from Tiffany I. M. Jones (then in an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra outreach role)21:10 – forming an entertainment label – Hall Pass Entertainment and opening the door to students’ interests – students naming the label, creating art work, forming teams and committees22:15 – middle school students releasing music albums, posting to a YouTube channel, and starting a podcast23:00 – former middle school students now in high school are returning to Rising Starr Middle School to assist with the current work students are undertaking23:45 – even once a semester, make sure that students are engaged in at least one project that is strongly connected to career roles24:00 – share the stories of success and the great work students are doing26:55 – AI (artificial intelligence) – stifling or enabling and accelerating creativity?27:30 – first use of a floppy disk and an iPod – life-changing moments28:15 – despite capabilities, there are things that AI doesn’t do very well29:45 – the future of work may bend toward jobs centered around creativity31:40 – which is more important, teaching or learning?32:30 – retired teachers, your job isn’t yet done32:55 – Teacher:Student impact ratio is huge33:10 – Who did you inspire?33:30 – it’s often the small moments that make the biggest impact33:40 – teacher Teddye Martin knew I needed a place to belong and connect34:30 – Ms. Martin instilled the love of education34:55 – a teacher’s superpower is building connections, and we change the future when we help students see their potential35:50 – first thoughts when announced as Teacher of the Year36:20 – students, parents, colleagues, community partners can teach us as well, and help us look at things in a different way36:55 – gratitude for so many people who helped me along the way and who have made possible this opportunity to serve as an ambassador Email: Christy.Todd@doe.k12.ga.usFacebook:GATeacherX: @2024GaTOTY Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet flight storyGeorgia Teacher of the Year webpageGeorgia Teacher of the Year events requestChristy Todd 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year press releaseRising Starr Middle School, Fayette County GeorgiaTrilith StudiosGeorgia Lawyers for the ArtsHall Pass Entertainment   Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES 0:55 - Contextual introduction for this episode’s unique features3:20 – Sample DJ clips4:15 – Guest introduction5:05 – Cancer, voice change, a long stint behind the high school football stadium game night microphone6:00 – Rick starts his three-decades of announcing Friday night home games7:55 – Son Rowdy follows Dad Rick at the football field8:45 – Family members want to hear the players’ names10:30 – Daughter Grace, a performance from the (very) early years12:00 – David (Reynolds) stands in for Brad Pitt13:25 – Wife Margaret makes a huge difference in the community15:55 – The story behind Be Nice to Grace Day21:05 – Jeanne Burr (and Walter Hooper) as a catalyst for Rick on the air for the first time (at age 17)24:45 – Listening to Chicago’s AM station WLS27:00 – John Records Landecker30:00 – A lesson learned about making others feel important32:24 – Interviewing Garth Brooks33:40 – The first time cancer rears its head39:30 – Focused radiation, bolted to the table, and a special mask43:10 – Jimmy Buffet embedded in a family tradition44:40 – Cancer reappears – in a new location46:00 – Friend Amy’s powerful question46:40 – God’s gameplan for Rick49:45 – Lydia, a face from the past, and a new connection for the future52:35 – High school reunion delays54:10 – Living in a small town, great friends, great community58:00 – Sharing one’s story to give others hope59:40 – A lesson Rick wants us to hear1:04:40 – One of many similar stories of good fortune – Running out of gas on I-75 North1:07:00 – A mini-facelift’s role in the past twenty years of Rick’s life1:07:50 – The most recent doctor’s visit and current prognosis1:09:40 – The unexpected result of Rick losing his voice  LINKS:Instagram: @therickontheradioJohn Records LandeckerEmory Proton CenterRowdy Zeisig, the new Dalton High School football announcerJeanne BurrDunaway Drug StoreBeaulieu’s beginningJimmy Buffet’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas  Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

2:50 – words (including jackalope) and an older book4:30 – everyone “owns their own channel” now4:50 – you don’t have to wait for permission5:30 – teaching experience5:45 – difference between learning and education5:55 – connection between autodidacticism and conditions for learning6:10 – a good day is when…6:40 – Mr. Jon Guillaume decided to change my life7:00 – not an accident that the arc of one’s life can be redefined because of a teacher7:40 – helping others become who they want to be is a calling8:40 – why the first U.S. teachers’ college was called the Normal School9:00 – teaching to the test correlates with restrictions9:20 – options, decisions, and choices are still available9:40 – little things, repeated - with a goal - add up to big things10:05 – persistence is always generous10:20 – Beth Rudd, a great teacher with tremendous impact11:15 – teachers are not given nearly enough recognition12:20 – respect for public school educators12:40 – learning creates positive tension13:20 – useful incompetence is a tool for learning15:00 – word choices are a symptom of how our brains work15:35 – Will this be on the test?15:45 – curiosity is the Why, not the What18:00 – Song of Significance18:15 – dignity and respect18:45 – spectator or participant?19:05 – questions to ask that lead to improvement19:45 – redefining creative work20:45 – the standard solution is not the creative one21:40 – The Art of Possibility22:10 – when I turn 84…22:45 – Where is the community orchestra in your life?23:00 – What supports your achievements?23:35 – generosity is not synonymous with free24:30 – raising the quality and making a difference are generous behaviors25:00 – there are many kinds of learning25:25 – sharing one’s thinking about what is being noticed26:15 – writing for one’s readers and for those with whom those readers will share the writing27:15 – attitude is a skill28:15 – the real skills of honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, loyalty29:05 – The Carbon Almanac and Michel Porro29:40 – owning a camera, taking a photo, and properly using pictures with intent30:20 – Alt text31:30 – Seth’s mom32:30 – generosity plus initiative equals possibility33:00 – Sotheby’s event – imperfect but amazing35:00 – learning from others while working together35:35 – no such thing as closing thoughts35:45 – the best way to pay it forward37:25 – endLinks and credits:Cover Photo of Seth – Darius Bahsar and ArchangelThe Song of Significance The Art of PossibilityThe Boston PhilharmonicSeth’s blog   Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

Be ready to go - Traffic Lights and Bumper Stickers A glance in the rearview mirror is not the best compass. The Sankofa Bird Reflections and Call to Action Filters PAGE Break – Members Matter Sankofa - Berea College link   Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES:3:00 – deciding to be a teacher when in middle school4:10 – as a teenage dad, deciding to be a good father6:00 – your support system is your true family6:40 – fairness, love, respect – Hightower family and blood family7:50 – homeless, couch surfing, and fourteen schools8:20 – road to success is very hard8:35 – choices, decisions, and consequences – life!9:45 – June 2, 2017 – everything changes10:45 – delivering newspapers for the AJC, seven days a week, eleven years11:40 – Be More! – be a teacher12:45 – managing priorities – keep the main thing the main thing 13:25 – if you want to gain, you have to take some things away14:40 – if you bring work home, home can become work16:30 – doing something for myself, for the first time17:00 – this is meant for me because it’s happening to me17:30 – I never thought I would be on anyone’s podcast17:50 – meet your blessing halfway19:40 – Mr. Ron Kitchens20:20 – students, technology, and physical activity21:45 – favorite sports23:15 – involving all students in physical education – opportunities to learn and lead24:45 – stamina – custodian and PE teacher25:30 – communicating with students- providing guidance and encouragement26:15 – anything you set your mind to, you can do it26:25 – if you want good, you can have good26:45 – minimal surprises, but with kindergarten…27:45 – seeing growth and development of students28:30- teaching or learning, which is most important?29:10 – great teachers listen and learn29:50 – other teachers – Ms. Stanford, Ms. Sherwood, Ms. Ware, Ms. Peeples, Ms. Dumars, Ms. Wilson31:20 – if you want something, go after it32:00 – thanks for listening to my storyLinks:DeKalb County SchoolsHightower ElementaryBriar Vista ElementaryIndian Creek ElementaryGSU PETE (Physical Education Teacher Education) departmentGood Morning America – ABC newsSteve on Watch (show, Steve Harvey)Story by Reese Waters  Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES: NOTE: Episode 47 will be followed by a guest episode, Tylan Bailey, who made a career move from school custodian to . . . teacher. You won’t want to miss it. Thereafter, guest, book, guest, book, guest… will serve as the pattern for our epidsodes until the book selections are completed. Today’ s episode includes: Lead purposeful change - Where are We Now? Where are You? Change the Story! We learn best from others, and PAGE has learned more from teachers than from any other source. What has truly changed as a result or your learning, your leadership, and your work? Work on relationships - The Narnia Principle Success is linked to beliefs, imagination, relationships, and focus. PAGE Break – Shared commitment All educators deserve access to quality learning experiences. Words to Live By (Mark Cuban, Albert Einstein, Constance Baker Motley, Allene Magill)   Measuring What We Do in Schools: How to Know if What We are Doing is Making a Difference, by Victoria Berhnardt Learning Forward’s standards for professional learning Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES: Set your direction - Which Gear? Improvement isn’t instantaneous, but movement toward it is manifested in individual moments Begin with those you serve - Who’s on First? PAGE Break – CCRPI  Don’t dwell solely on answers. Spend time getting the questions right.   Working on the Work: an Action Plan for Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents by Phillip Schlechty Why Johnny Can’t Read: And What You Can Do About It, by Rudolph Flesch Why Johnny Still Can’t Read: A New Look at the Scandal of Our Schools, by Rudolph Flesch Georgia Department of Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Accountability   Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 19 to 41.  Book Selection installments and Guest episode pattern Acknowledgement correction Foreword or Forward? This is my favorite book… How to use this book Your work cannot thrive in isolation Make a difference - If a complainer whines in the woods Great teachers impact lives Transformation might be a synonym for learning All of us can learn from all of us You are creating your legacy Your questions might be more insightful than your answers Set your direction     Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES2:30 – second-career educator and an effective, thoughtful, and creative teacher3:30 – every never you utter in life becomes your roadmap3:45 – I will never be a teacher. I hate school4:00 – perhaps not the greatest horse rider but a great teacher of horse riding5:00 – going back to school to become a teacher5:15 – David as Amy’s first assistant principal5:30 – engage and intrigue students5:45 – first experiences in higher ed6:10 – tech ed in the private sector6:50 – coordinator of field placement – working with student teachers7:05 – HOW to teach is the overarching theme and key component of the teaching and learning process8:15 – Amy gave names to the PCs in her classroom9:20 – don’t use technology gratuitously – have a rationale 10:05 – technology can enhance collaboration10:30 – ask, “How will technology enhance learning?”10:45 – Answer Garden, word clouds, discussions and connections between what surfaces via tech and human interaction and “wondering”12:55 – you must establish structure, boundaries, and routines13:05 – you must get to know your kids (your students, your learners)13:35 – respectful dialogue is a precursor to learning14:15 – what is a professional boundary?15:05 – norms AND non-negotiables16:00 – David’s interaction with students In School Suspension 17:50 – breaking convention for learner benefit18:15 – am I enjoying what I am doing right now?18:45 – if you are not connecting with your students, figure out why and work on adjusting what needs to change19:35 – the "endless bulletin board”19:55 – Think Tank and the Issue Fish21:10 – an idea, borne out of panic21:45 – be willing to dive in and try something – if it doesn’t work, try something else22:00 – student work as an opportunity for affirmation23:45 – what teacher-leadership looks like 24:20 – be a leader with those you lead25:00 – intentional boundaries – individual and contextual, but consistent25:15 – don’t take yourself too seriously – don’t feel sorry for your own failures26:05 – an orchid named Spike27:00 – everything good I learned about education, I learned in the barn27:30 – first horse at age eight, competition, and lessons about good riding27:45 – listening, waiting, life is not all about me29:30 – grateful for the experiences I have had30:05 – teaching or learning – which is more important?30:15 – if we stop learning, we’ve given up31:00 – find what happened good today31:35 – learning and courage drive change 31:50 – be brave enough to learn something new or that’s different from what you expect32:25 – I’ve had an amazing life (and I did want to serve in the military), but I really wouldn’t change anything33:45 – why teach? To help people discover who they are, to facilitate a deeper level of understanding34:45 – not to tell them what to think, but to teach students about their potential as thinkers35:15 – working with professors on and retrieval practice and backward planning – adding pedagogy skill sets (the teaching craft) to content expertise36:20 – an opportunity to positively impact future teachers37:00 – I would not be the person I am today without my father (whose undergone an incredible transformation in his life), and Dr. Beverly Armento at Georgia State University (a mentor and amazing educator) Links and other show details:Amy's emailFlagler College  Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

5:05 – the meaning of engagement, with an emphasis on relationships6:30 – engagement, challenge, reflection, and learning7:35 – initial awareness of the concept of working on the work8:25 – theory, practical application, and context for a student-centric approach9:40 – a book is borne out of a passion for teaching10:55 – sharing content on the internet is easy but taking it to the next level takes effort12:35 – what it means to be a teacher leader13:10 – leadership cultivates an environment that models for learners how to maximize learning’s benefits14:25 – technology increases connections and provides a platform for interaction with many others15:10 – it’s important to convey to students the value of what they are learning16:10 – learning world languages can have an impact beyond the classroom16:45 – literacy’s broad significance17:55 – colonialism’s intersection with language and identities18:30 – “Who are we?” and “Where do we come from?” are sometimes answered inside a study of world languages20:30 – design qualities – the most important ones are those that appeal to the learners and draw them into the work21:20 – novelty and variety – a great idea, when properly leveraged24:20 – young people, to be successful, need to understand that their voices matter25:25 – students need to realize the consequences and impacts of their decisions26:45 – teachers need to be intentional about creating a classroom where every student is heard and valued27:50 – ensuring that student talents and interests have a platform in the classroom30:00 – the organization of the book is intended to provide a spectrum of support from Why? to What can I do tomorrow? And 30:45 – Mr. Bob Pollock, Lakeside High School, DeKalb County Schools, Georgia – storytelling as a teaching tool32:30 – the importance of the backstory and highlighting connections that are sometimes missing in some educational materials33:20 – the call to action – make sure that student voice and student empowerment are part of each student’s school experience35:00 – read the book, use the book, one bite at a time, and it will make a difference in your teachingMegan’s website   Designing the Modern World Language Classroom: How to Guide Students to ProficiencyThe Schlechty Center   Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES 3:40 – learning contains all of human potential4:20 – learning can occur at any age4:50 – little fulfillment correlates with little learning5:05 – Carol Dweck - growth mindset vs. fixed mindset6:20 – Mrs. Ramsay’s influence6:55 – one of the benefits of going to school7:45 – Mrs. Ramsay’s caring approach8:05 – family response to Robbie’s first school report8:35 – Robbie’s creative future assessed9:40 – carrying the wrong story around for many years10:35 – Mrs. Ramsay’s assessment corrected11:15 – our memories aren’t very accurate13:00 – the relationship between coaching and change14:00 – commitment to a coaching process15:00 – how coaching changes the world15:45 – coaching’s connection to teaching16:40 – coaching’s connection to leadership17:15 – coaching’s connection to learning (curiosity)17:50 – listen to learn19:05 – does learning drive change or does change drive learning?19:50 – individual learning leads to change in the world20:55 – Ingrid Goff-Maidoff poem22:30 – coaching is a creative endeavor22:55 – creativity is creating a change24:45 –what is one’s most meaningful pursuit?26:00 – coaches want to see the impact of their work26:45 – impeccable commitments27:50 – when you can’t keep your word, honor your word30:25 – maybe create a twelve-minute podcast31:00 – everything starts with a decision32:00 – changing careers, securing the support of a coach, and address obstacles33:00 – create accountability - make a significant commitment34:30 – sometimes what you are resisting is what you should be doing35:15 – how the number twelve became a pivotal piece of the 12-minute method37:45 – what makes a great teacher great?38:20 – The Inner Game of Tennis39:20 – we’re naturally inclined to learn40:15 – creating a space where students want to be40:30 – the best teachers taught more than subject area content - they taught about life41:30 – another twist on BLT43:00 – more books on the way45:00 – a project around honor48:15 – inspiration is all around us50:00 – confidence comes after you do something, not before50:30 – small actions can add up to a meaningful body of work51:05 – share your work www.robbieswale.comrobbie@robbieswale.comHow to Start When You're Stuck: Practical inspiration to get your idea off the groundHow to Keep Going When You Want to Give Up: Practical inspiration to help you create good habits and stay focused – even when it’s hardMailing list for updates on Robbie’s coaching and writing The Coach's Journey podcast       David Gemmell’s work – referenced by Robbie       Ingrid Goff-Maidoff – God Spoke Today in Flowers and other poemsThe Inner Game of Tennis (Timothy Gallwey)     Conscious Business (Fred Kofman)     Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTESDedication pageTable of Contents samplesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsOne (quote)One (Dr. Magill)   Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change