Currey Ingram Conversations

By Currey Ingram Academy

What's Currey Ingram Conversations about?

Currey Ingram Conversations seeks to discuss all things education, from best practice to evidence- and research- based approaches, as well as ways to nurture the community beyond the walls of the classroom.

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Currey Ingram Conversations episodes:

05.30.2024
Ep. 49 - The Locke Family: A Currey Ingram Story
Amid the excitement of graduation, Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher sit down with Class of 2024 senior Shea Locke and her parents to share their Currey Ingram story. After ten years at Currey Ingram Academy, Shea’s parents proudly reflect on...
05.16.2024
Ep. 48 - IDEA Center
Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher invite three Currey Ingram students to discuss our exciting and upcoming IDEA Center. Grounded in the principles of Ingenuity, Design, Exploration, and Application, the IDEA Center represents an exciting opportunity for all our students. Listen...
04.11.2024
Ep. 47 - AI & Learning Differences
For this episode, Jeff Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher sit down with Michael Follis, Middle School Assistant Division Head at Currey Ingram Academy, to discuss the impact of AI on education, specifically as it relates to students with learning differences. Together,...
02.22.2024
Ep. 46 - EF Challenges: Task Avoidance, Rigidity, and Inflexibility
Stephanie Johnson, Lower School Instructional Coach at Currey Ingram Academy, joins Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher in a conversation diving into executive functioning (EF) skills, focusing on task avoidance, rigidity, and inflexibility. Tune in to hear about the nuances...
01.11.2024
Ep.45 - Resolutions: Sustainability, Strategic Growth, and Forward-Thinking
It has become a tradition for Currey Ingram Conversations to revisit their annual New Year's Resolutions. Co-hosts Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher take a moment to reflect on last year's goals and unveil the priorities for 2024. There is no...
12.14.2023
Ep. 44 - Building Community within the Math Classroom
Can community be cultivated within a math classroom? Absolutely! Listen as Dr. Isaac Nichols-Paez, an esteemed Upper School math teacher at Currey Ingram Academy, discusses his recent doctoral achievement with co-hosts Jeff Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher. During this engaging conversation,...
08.24.2023
Ep. 43 - Growing IDEAs
Co-hosts Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher kick off the 2023-24 school year with Kelly Fish, Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Strategic Initiatives. All three leaders chime in on Currey Ingram Academy's theme of “Growing IDEAs.” Listen and...
06.22.2023
Ep. 42 - Summer Reading Should Allow Choice
Summer reading should be about choice, whether it is a choice of topic or format. Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher sit with Ginann Franklin to explore summer reading books and options. Hear Dr. Mitchell provide recommended books for leaders and...
05.25.2023
Ep. 41 - Summer Camps Experiences
Summer camps provide a time to build skills and reduce learning loss, especially for students with learning differences. Co-hosts Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher sit down with Dr. Regan Humphrey, Currey Ingram’s Director of Program Outreach, and Luke Brown, Currey...
05.11.2023
Ep. 40 - The New Parent’s Journey: Worth Every Penny
You don’t want to miss Dr. Jeff Mitchell’s and Courtney Gallaher’s conversations with LauraTutt and Kenda Lovecchio, who share their first-year experiences as parents at CurreyIngram Academy. Laura and Kenda moved their family from out-of-state for their child to attend...
04.13.2023
Ep. 39 - The Value of an Individualized Admissions Process
Co-hosts Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher invite Dolly Roach, Director of Admissions at Currey Ingram Academy, to discuss the admissions process. Currey Ingram’s admissions starts with holding true to the school's mission while providing an individualized process for each...
02.09.2023
Ep. 38 - Love of Learning
Learning differences can make the process of learning a challenge. So, when students with learning differences proclaim why they love learning, it holds value. Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher ask Currey Ingram Academy students why they love learning. Join us...
02.02.2023
Ep. 37 - The Value of Perseverance
Reggie D. Ford persevered against so many odds in his life. The values he gained on his journey were shared with Currey Ingram Academy’s staff and students in January of 2023. Co-hosts Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher invite Currey...
01.12.2023
Ep. 36 - Resolutions: It is all worth it!
Currey Ingram Academy's leaders are still holding strong with meeting their annual resolutions. Listen to co-hosts Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher reflect on the goals from 2022 as well as provide their aspirations for 2023. You will also hear Lower...
12.15.2022
Ep. 35 - The Value of Puzzles for Students with Learning Differences
What are your thoughts on jigsaw puzzles? Currey Ingram leaders find them to be extremely valuable..and educational! Co-hosts Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher invite Lower School Assistant Division Head, Catherine Thomson, and Lower School student, Baylor Burk, to discuss the...
11.17.2022
Ep. 34 - The Value of Serving Students with Learning Differences
Co-hosts Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher welcome educational leaders from Spring Valley School in Birmingham, Ala. to share their experiences about educating students with learning differences. Hear them speak into the value of a school that is focused solely on...
10.20.2022
Ep. 33 - What Is a Learning Difference?
Trying to define a learning difference is complex. Co-hosts Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher sit down with Currey Ingram Academy Division leaders, Dr. Barton (Lower School), Mary Ragsdale (Middle School), and Dr. Clodfelter (Upper School) to dive into the concept...
09.08.2022
Ep. 32 - Raising Healthy Children in Challenging Times
Listen as co-hosts Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher engage in conversation with Currey Ingram parents Macy Keen and Stephanie Korn. They come together to share their reflections on Currey Ingram's Back to School Event with Rob Evans about raising...
08.18.2022
Ep. 31 - We Can!
Join co-hosts Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher as they kick off the year with Kelly Fish to talk about Currey Ingram Academy’s 22-23 school year theme, “We Can!” Earlier this year, Kelly Fish was promoted from Currey Ingram’s Athletic Director...
05.19.2022
Ep. 30 - The Bays' Currey Ingram Journey
Co-hosts Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher sit down for the first time with long-standing Currey Ingram parents, Jennifer and Greg Bays. The Bays open up and share their unique story of being parents of two Currey Ingram students, Joey and...
02.10.2022
Ep. 29 - College-Bound with Learning Differences
Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher meet up with Tara Miller, the Upper School Director of College and Career Counseling at Currey Ingram, to discuss all things college as they relate to students with learning differences (LDs). Listen and hear...
01.13.2022
Ep. 28 - Hidden Curriculum & New Resolutions
Listen to co-hosts, Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher, discuss the value of a school’s hidden curriculum. They will explain what hidden curriculum means and share real examples from Currey Ingram. In their conversation, hear how the hidden curriculum truly enhances...
12.16.2021
Ep. 27 - 2021 Resolutions: How Did Currey Ingram Fare?
It has been said that 80 percent of New Year’s Resolutions fail by February. Not true with Currey Ingram Academy. In this podcast, co-hosts Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher check in on the 2021 Currey Ingram resolutions. Overall, Currey Ingram...
12.02.2021
Ep. 26 - Social Media: Supporting Students
Co-hosts Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher dive into a conversation with Ginann Franklin, director of libraries and educational technology at Currey Ingram, about social media as it relates to students. They discuss everything from TikTok challenges, being a social...
11.11.2021
Ep. 25: Schools Should Be Intentional with Executive Functioning Development
Dr. Jeff Mitchell states early on in this episode that executive functioning (EF) is almost everything. Listen to co-hosts Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher have a conversation with Dr. Regan Humphrey about executive functioning in greater depth. They share...
10.21.2021
Ep. 24 - Lost Under the Radar: Girls with ADHD
It is well known that ADHD is more common in boys, but ADHD also significantly impacts girls. Understanding how ADHD manifests in females not only increases awareness, but also prevents girls from getting lost under the radar. Listen to co-hosts...
09.23.2021
Ep. 23 - A Look Into the Strategic Initiatives of the 2021-22 School Year
Tune into this episode to hear how the right enrollment numbers enhance the school’s mission, how our staff’s professional development is critical to our school’s success, and how Currey Ingram looks to expand our community outreach beyond our campus. You...
09.02.2021
Ep. 22 - Onward: Looking Ahead to the 2021-22 School Year
As Currey Ingram launches into a new school year, the mindset on campus is best encapsulated by the theme of “Onward.” Listen to podcast co-hosts Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher discuss the meaning of "Onward," provide reasoning for the new...
05.27.2021
Ep. 21: Reflecting on the 2020-21 School Year
05.13.2021
Ep. 20 - Understanding Teens
The teen years are complex. They present challenges that can be difficult to understand. Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher asked Levi Hamilton, Currey Ingram’s Upper School Dean of Students, to join them in a conversation about teens. They dive into...
04.29.2021
Ep. 19 - Summer programs: Meet new friends, try new things, and prevent summer learning loss
Summer is a great time for students to play outside, have fun, and in some cases, get needed intervention through programs like our ADHD and ASD Summer Treatment Programs. Listen as camp program directors Regan Humphrey and Nick Quijano join...
04.08.2021
Ep. 18 - Even You Have the Power to be a Superhero!
In this week's episode, three Upper School students join our co-hosts as they spend some time reflecting on the deeper meanings of superheroes. In March, the Upper School students had the privilege of hearing from Bill Rosemann, Vice President and...
03.25.2021
Ep. 17 - Alumni: How was Currey Ingram influential in your journey?
During episode 17, co-hosts Dr. Mitchell and Courtney Gallaher welcome Currey Ingram alumni, Ben Davis and Jackson Short to reflect about their time at Currey Ingram Academy. They share the importance of small classroom environments and not being afraid to...
03.04.2021
Ep. 16 - The Importance of EF Skills
It is said that executive function (EF) skills -- the basic skills used to complete everyday tasks -- are more predictive of success in school and life than an IQ score. In this episode, Dr. Jane Hannah, Upper School Division Head, and Dr....
02.04.2021
Ep. 15 - "The Tech Talk"
Trying to control screen time for children in the age of COVID-19 has become a nightmare for many parents. This episode is a discussion with a couple of our resident technology experts that explores current research, as well as practical...
01.14.2021
Ep. 14 - Resolutions for 2021
In this first episode of the new year, Dr. Mitchell and Mr. V talk about resolutions for the school, as well as hear from others in the CIA community with regards to what they resolve to do in 2021. Dr....
12.17.2020
Ep. 13 - Understanding and Supporting Adopted Students
Every person’s birth, family of origin and early experiences shape the person they grow into. Understanding the unique neurochemical, psychological and holistic developmental considerations that frequently accompany adoption is crucial for those who love, teach and care for adopted students....
12.10.2020
Ep. 12 - 2020: It Wasn't All Bad!
Head of School Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Director of Residential Life Eric Vinson stop to reflect on the first half of the school year. Though 2020 brought unexpected challenges, the hosts delightfully point out 20 things that are beyond noteworthy...
12.03.2020
Ep. 11 - A Multidisciplinary Look at Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the primary challenges facing students today. How does one know the root of anxious behavior? Our panel of experts provide insight and delineate whether it is psychologically-based anxiety, a result of sensory processing challenges, or poor...
11.12.2020
Ep. 10 - Dyslexia, Part II
Back by popular demand, Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Eric Vinson interview current faculty and staff for insight into the more practical elements of a dyslexic profile. What are the early warning signs? Worthwhile interventions? Connections to handwriting? Our panel for...
11.05.2020
Ep. 9 - Student Voices
Dr. Jeff Mitchell sits down with the true stars of any school show - the students. A student representative from each division talks about his/her Currey Ingram journey. Also, Dr. Mitchell discusses the state of the school thus far, specifically...
10.09.2020
Ep 8 - Resilience
While we all face traumas, adversity, and stresses in our lives, 2020 has placed unique strains on our ability to cope. In this session, we discuss resiliency and some factors that affect individual differences in how students adapt to life-changing...
09.17.2020
Ep 7 - Dyslexia, Part 1
Approximately 20 percent of the Currey Ingram student body (about 60 students in 2020-21) has a primary diagnosis of dyslexia, so understanding the latest research is incredibly important. Following a presentation he gave within the Annette Eskind Institute of Learning,...
09.03.2020
Ep 6 - Music & Cinematography at CIA
Veteran Currey Ingram educator, Sean Kelly, joins hosts Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Eric Vinson to discuss the multifaceted arts program at the school. Kelly gives insight into how the longstanding broadcasting class, "CIA News," came to be, as well as...
08.06.2020
Ep 5 - Mustang Athletics
Kelly Fish, Director of Athletics (5-12) and Director of Strategic Initiatives sits down with Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Eric Vinson to discuss all things Mustang Athletics. What benefits exist within an education-based athletic model? How is COVID-19 reshaping school athletic...
07.09.2020
Ep 4 - Residential Life at CIA
Learn about how the new boarding program came to fruition at Currey Ingram. Listen to Dr. Mitchell answer the question, "Why boarding?" and hear from Eric Vinson, Director of Residential Life and Reid McFadden, Assistant Director of Residential Life. Daniel,...
06.25.2020
Ep 3 - Challenges in Mathematics for the LD Student
Middle School Math Teacher and newly-appointed Faculty Chair for Mathematics, Dawn Pilotti, sits down with Dr. Mitchell and Eric Vinson for a conversation that is bound to give all listeners greater understanding of the mathematical challenges for students with learning differences,...
06.11.2020
Ep 2 - Student Anxiety in the time of COVID-19
Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Eric Vinson sit down with Lower School Counselor and newly-appointed Frist Chair of Social Emotional Learning Miranda Pool for a conversation surrounding anxiety. What is it? What does it look like? How is it manifesting during...
05.20.2020
Ep 1 - Currey Ingram Community Shout Outs
In this inaugural episode, "Shout Outs," Head of School Dr. Jeff Mitchell and Eric Vinson, Lower School Assistant Division Head and Director of Residential Life, discuss the school's response to the current worldwide pandemic, specifically highlighting the efforts of many...

What's Currey Ingram Conversations about?

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Currey Ingram Conversations episodes:

Ep. 49 - The Locke Family: A Currey Ingram Story

Ep. 48 - IDEA Center

Ep. 47 - AI & Learning Differences

Ep. 46 - EF Challenges: Task Avoidance, Rigidity, and Inflexibility

Ep.45 - Resolutions: Sustainability, Strategic Growth, and Forward-Thinking

Ep. 44 - Building Community within the Math Classroom

Ep. 43 - Growing IDEAs

Ep. 42 - Summer Reading Should Allow Choice

Ep. 41 - Summer Camps Experiences

Ep. 40 - The New Parent’s Journey: Worth Every Penny

Ep. 39 - The Value of an Individualized Admissions Process

Ep. 38 - Love of Learning

Ep. 37 - The Value of Perseverance

Ep. 36 - Resolutions: It is all worth it!

Ep. 35 - The Value of Puzzles for Students with Learning Differences

Ep. 34 - The Value of Serving Students with Learning Differences

Ep. 33 - What Is a Learning Difference?

Ep. 32 - Raising Healthy Children in Challenging Times

Ep. 31 - We Can!

Ep. 30 - The Bays' Currey Ingram Journey

Ep. 29 - College-Bound with Learning Differences

Ep. 28 - Hidden Curriculum & New Resolutions

Ep. 27 - 2021 Resolutions: How Did Currey Ingram Fare?

Ep. 26 - Social Media: Supporting Students

Ep. 25: Schools Should Be Intentional with Executive Functioning Development

Ep. 24 - Lost Under the Radar: Girls with ADHD

Ep. 23 - A Look Into the Strategic Initiatives of the 2021-22 School Year

Ep. 22 - Onward: Looking Ahead to the 2021-22 School Year

Ep. 21: Reflecting on the 2020-21 School Year

Ep. 20 - Understanding Teens

Ep. 19 - Summer programs: Meet new friends, try new things, and prevent summer learning loss

Ep. 18 - Even You Have the Power to be a Superhero!

Ep. 17 - Alumni: How was Currey Ingram influential in your journey?

Ep. 16 - The Importance of EF Skills

Ep. 15 - "The Tech Talk"

Ep. 14 - Resolutions for 2021

Ep. 13 - Understanding and Supporting Adopted Students

Ep. 12 - 2020: It Wasn't All Bad!

Ep. 11 - A Multidisciplinary Look at Anxiety

Ep. 10 - Dyslexia, Part II

Ep. 9 - Student Voices

Ep 8 - Resilience

Ep 7 - Dyslexia, Part 1

Ep 6 - Music & Cinematography at CIA

Ep 5 - Mustang Athletics

Ep 4 - Residential Life at CIA

Ep 3 - Challenges in Mathematics for the LD Student

Ep 2 - Student Anxiety in the time of COVID-19

Ep 1 - Currey Ingram Community Shout Outs