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"Little Joe Buck's Boy" may have come from a small town in Alabama, but he has been all over with stops from San Francisco to Vietnam and on naval ships. Joe Buck now returns to a role he's done before — Savannah-Chatham school board president. But he came back because he saw some direction was needed after years of turmoil havocked the board he once presided over. On this episode, Buck discusses his upbringing in Alabama, what his mother taught him about other people, his leadership philosophy, the early days of Armstrong State and what he wants to do as the leader of Savannah's schools.

(10:30): Early days at Armstrong State University

(15:49): Establishing new trust and direction in the school board

• Savannah Chatham school board President Jolene Byrne cites 'petty politics' in decision to not seek second term (SMN, Feb. 1, 2018)
• Savannah-Chatham school board focuses on improvement (SMN, Aug. 21, 2018)
• Savannah-Chatham County school board caps off controversial year (SMN, Jan. 1, 2019)

(19:31): Steps being taken to help students perform to their best and creating a better school environment

(22:36): The challenges of a modern student

(27:19): Business partnerships in the Savannah community

• Gulfstream launches student leadeship program (Nov. 6, 2008, SMN)
• Gulfstream celebrates student learning and leadership (May 30, 2013, SMN)

(29:48): Thoughts on transportation and school safety

• Savananh-Chatham school board wants action on school safety (SMN, March 7, 2018)
• Savannah-Chatham school parents worried about bullying (SMN, Sept. 23, 2018)
• Chatham County nabs $500,000 in federal security funds for school safety (SMN, Oct. 4, 2018)

(35:44): Thoughts on school legislation on the state level

• Editorial: Education funding key issue in governor's race (SMN, Oct. 5, 2018)

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