Welcome to The Path Forward with your host Dr. Rick Fernandez, joined by his special guest, Shawn Matlock, Director of Capital Programs at Prince George's County Public Schools. In today’s episode, we hear about the importance of funding school infrastructure, and how that makes a difference in students’ education. Please be sure to like and subscribe to our channel so we can keep empowering the voices of school administrators! 

Guest:

Shawn Matlock, Director of Capital Programs at Prince George's County Public Schools

Timestamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:31) Introduction

(00:32 - 05:36) Shawn’s Background

(05:37 - 11:22) The History of Baltimore Schools

(11:22 - 15:11) Looking at the Infrastructure of Schools

(15:12 - 21:48) Funding School Infrastructure

(12:49 - 28:01) Misconceptions in Funding School Construction

(28:02 - 31:40) Working With Others on Contracts

(31:51 - 42:03) Moments of Hardships

(42:03 - 45:57) Lessons Learned

(45:58 - 48:54) Building Quality Buildings

(48:55 - 50:11) Lawyer Jokes

(50:12 - 53:24) Closing