Welcome back to The Path Forward! Today our host, Dr. Rick Fernandez, is joined by an amazing guest, Brandey McDonald, Fengate Project Director and P3 Award Winner. Tune in to today's episode to hear the amazing movements that Brandey is behind and her recent experience winning the P3 Future Leader Award. Share a laugh with Rick and Brandey as they dive into the importance of mentors and the circumstances that have gotten Brandey to be a world-renowned leader in the P3 world. You won’t want to miss out on this cheerful and positive episode!

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Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Brandey McDonald-Fengate, Project Director and P3 Award Winner

Time Stamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 02:05) Introduction

(02:06 - 06:16) Get to Know Brandey

(06:17 - 08:51) Elevating Myself

(08:52 - 11:40) Why Fengate?

(11:41 - 14:39) Everyone Needs a Mentor

(14:40 - 16:42) Challenges from Mentors

(16:43 - 18:57) Communicating Complex Situations

(18:58 - 22:49) Most Stressful Part

(22:50 - 25:57) Smiling Students and Teachers

(26:58 - 28:07) Mentoring the Next Generation

(28:08 - 31:27) Receiving the Future Leader P3 Award

(31:28 - 35:10) A Higher Level of Urgency

(35:11 - 36:32) Brandey’s Favorites

(36:33 - 37:54) What’s Next?

(37:55 - 39:24) Final Shoutouts

(39:25 - 40:27) Closing