John was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the rural South Hills and spent his summers between academic years working on a farm picking corn in the morning and tomatoes in the afternoons. He also wrestled and played football, being captain of the Varsity football team and placing 3rd in State […]

IE45: John Andrew Williams. Academic Life Coaching.

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Happy Friday!  We are back in Idaho to celebrate our victory in education with #FlyHighFri!  Our unsung hero is Mrs. Laurie Roberts, an AP English teacher who has found passion in teaching and guiding motivated students for the past 28 years strong.  Listen to one of the shining examples of what personal and professional commitment […]

IE74: Laurie Roberts. #FlyHighFri.

It’s Friday and time to celebrate individual success in education.  Joining us to share her #FlyHighFri moment of the week is Mrs. Tammy McMorrow of Kuna, Idaho.  Tammy has been teaching first grade for 22 years in Idaho and while first grade has its challenges, she feels the rewards are greater.  Tammy can’t imagine teaching anyone […]

IE73: Tammy McMorrow. #FlyHighFri.

It’s Friday and time to celebrate individual success in education.  Joining us to share his #FlyHighFri moment of the week is Mr. Simon Miller of Kellog, Idaho.  Simon is a technology coordinator, a Google certified educator, a Star Wars geek, and an avid runner.  After spending some years as the technology director for his school, […]

IE72:  Simon Miller.  #FlyHighFri.

Dr. James (Jim) F. Burson is a sought-after basketball coaching consultant and motivational speaker. He is known as a “coach’s coach” (Sports Illustrated) for his lifetime commitment to improving the quality of the game at all levels and his passion for working with coaches to help them become the best they can be. Jim’s […]

IE71: Jim Burson. A Coach’s Coach.

It’s Friday and time to celebrate individual success in education.  Joining us to share her #FlyHighFri moment of the week is Mrs. Amy Fadeji.  Amy is the Principal of Penngrove Elementary in Penngorve, California and always knew she wanted to be a school principal to guide and work with motivated teachers and students.  A tech savvy and […]

IE45: John Andrew Williams. Academic Life Coaching.

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