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A monthly podcast brought to you by the Virginia School Boards Association. Hosted by Executive Director Gina Patterson, this podcast will discuss matters pertinent to school board members in Virginia.
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A monthly podcast brought to you by the Virginia School Boards Association. Hosted by Executive Director Gina Patterson, this podcast will discuss matters pertinent to school board members in Virginia.
What if you have a legislator who just doesn't hear you when it comes to your community's education issues? How can you be the catalyst for change? In this episode, we sit down with Government Relations Specialist to discuss the power of consistent advocacy and engagement in your legislative process.
In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Samantha Bosserman to discuss your questions about School Board Governance.
In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Kristin Forsberg and Merritt Brooks from BoardDocs to discuss the ways in which BoardDocs can help divisions remain transparent while efficiently tracking goals.
In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. James Lane, Virginia State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Gina and Dr. Lane discuss the state of education in Virginia and how the Department of Education and School board Members can work together.
In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Ruth Larson, Supervisor for the Berkley District in James City County. Gina and Ruth discuss how to establish and maintain a relationship with a local appropriating body.
In this special episode of VSBA School Board News, we will be discussing Bullying Prevention Practices. Executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Bridget Adams, Supervisor of Youth Development with Newport News City Public Schools., together they discuss Bullying Prevention Practices. Highlighting several initiatives that exist within Newport News which aim to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all students, and what first steps others can take to foster the same culture in their divisions.
In this special episode of VSBA School Board News, in observance of School Bus Safety week, executive director, Gina Patterson is joined Mike Rezac, risk control consultant with VACORP. Gina and Mike discuss the matters related to school bus safety, including things everyone from school board members, to transportation staff, to citizens can do to keep our students safe on and around school buses.
In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA President Tyrone Foster. Gina and Tyrone look back on Tyrone's year as president, how he got his start on the school board, and how he hopes we can all "be the difference."
In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. Jeffery Smith, superintendent of Hampton City Schools and the 2019 Virginia Superintendent of the Year. They discuss the growth of Hampton City Public Schools, the relationship he has with his board members, and his hopes for Hampton's future.
In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA Government Relations Specialist, J.T. Kessler. They discuss advocacy and what to expect during the upcoming Legislative Session.
In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA President Rodney Jordan. They discuss Rodney's journey to becoming VSBA President, and what to expect during his year as president.
In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director Gina Patterson is joined by Samantha Bosserman, Director of Communications and Board Development. They discuss the 10 things every school board member should know.
In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. John B. Gordon III, superintendent of Suffolk City Public Schools and author of the book The Teacher's Lounge: The Real Role of Educators in Your Schools. Dr. Gordon will be joining us to talk about equity in education. This podcast is the first of several opportunities this month to lead discussions around equity in education throughout Virginia. For more information about VSBA Equity in Education month, sponsored by Sodexo, visit the VSBA website, or check our social media accounts for #EquityInActionVA.
In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. Janice Underwood, Virginia's First-Ever Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Dr. Underwood will be joining us to talk about what she hopes to accomplish in her new role, as well as equity in education. This podcast is one of several opportunities during the month of March encouraging school board members to take part in discussions around equity in education throughout Virginia. For more information about VSBA Equity in Education month, sponsored by Sodexo, visit the VSBA website, or check our social media accounts for the #EquityInActionVA.
In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA Government Realtions Specialist, J.T. Kessler to update us on the 2020 session of the Virginia General Assembly.
In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Robert Graham, Superintendent of Radford City Public Schools, and Ellen Denny, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Together they discuss the shift towards integrated instruction in Radford City Public Schools.
In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. Jared Cotton, Superintendent of Chesapeake City Public Schools, and Dr, Jackie Miller, Chesapeake's Chief Student Support Officer. Together they discuss the Community School Safety Forum's hosted by Chesapeake City Public Schools.
In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. Michael Thornton, school finance expert and retired School Superintendent, who currently serves as the School Specialist with VACORP and also as a consultant with VSBA. Together they discuss budget and finances as they relate to School Boards.
In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA President Rodney Jordan, Norfolk School Board member, who was recently announced as the recipient of the 2020 Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award. The Mays Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who, through service as a local school board member, has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to representing the educational needs of urban schoolchildren.
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