Episodes

  • Episode 608: Teach in the Peach: Making Georgia the #1 State for Teachers to Teach
    May 5 2025

    As Georgia kicks off its new “Teach in the Peach” campaign, we’re celebrating the passion and purpose behind the profession with stories from the classroom, campus, and beyond. Join us in conversation with 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Christy Todd, along with Jay Lovett and Jonathan Feicht. Whether you’re a veteran, a newbie, or just curious—this episode is for you. Let’s talk recruitment, retention, and the future of teaching in Georgia.

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    41 mins
  • Episode 607: A Top Issue to Watch in Schools: The Importance of Showing Up
    Apr 8 2025

    Be present and accounted for in learning the strategies that address chronic absenteeism. Hear Dr. Duke Bradley III (superintendent, Newton County Schools) and Dr. Dana Rickman (president and CEO, GPEE) as they discuss how to improve student attendance.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 606: Inspiring Student Innovation: The Modern Day Science Fair
    Mar 25 2025

    Put STEM theory into practice with the modern day science fair! Join us in conversation with Shelley Kozowski, Science Fair Coordinator at Whitewater High School and Laura Brewer, the program director of the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair.

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    36 mins
  • Episode 309: Music In Our Schools: Building A Collaborative Community
    Mar 18 2025

    To celebrate Arts in Education month, we're rerunning one of our favorite arts episodes! Join us in conversation with music teachers, Melissa Delman and Michael Kobito to learn how music can develop a greater sense of community and collaboration in our classrooms.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 313: Mathematics Throughout the Building: Empowering Students
    Mar 5 2025

    In honor of Pi Day, we're rerunning this special episode with tips on getting students excited about numbers in math class and beyond! Join us in conversation with Seticia Smith of Oak Hill Middle School to learn more.

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    20 mins
  • Episode 605: Health Barriers to Learning Series: Removing Barriers to Primary Healthcare through Local Partnerships
    Mar 4 2025

    In this installment of our Health Barriers to Learning series, we offer an uplifting tale of local healthcare partnerships providing resources that help student health and learning flourish. Join us in conversations with Dr. Katina Cooper of Grady County Schools to learn more.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 604: Health Barriers to Learning Series: A Whole Child, Collaborative Approach to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
    Feb 25 2025

    When students are struggling with health conditions, educators can respond with multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to help their students succeed under difficult circumstances. Join us for the continuation of our Health Barriers to Learning series with guests Ashley Pitts and Emily McCracken of the Colquitt County School District.

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    46 mins
  • Episode 603: Health Barriers to Learning Series: The Impact of a School-based Health Center in Rural Georgia
    Feb 11 2025

    A school nurse and a teacher work together to overcome a major barrier to learning: access to health services. Join us for the kickoff of our special series of episodes on Health Barriers to Learning with guests Amanda Dubreuiel and Shannon Bynum of Ben Hill County Middle School.

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    29 mins