Lead. Learn. Change.

SHOW NOTES

3:40 – learning contains all of human potential

4:20 – learning can occur at any age

4:50 – little fulfillment correlates with little learning

5:05 – Carol Dweck - growth mindset vs. fixed mindset

6:20 – Mrs. Ramsay’s influence

6:55 – one of the benefits of going to school

7:45 – Mrs. Ramsay’s caring approach

8:05 – family response to Robbie’s first school report

8:35 – Robbie’s creative future assessed

9:40 – carrying the wrong story around for many years

10:35 – Mrs. Ramsay’s assessment corrected

11:15 – our memories aren’t very accurate

13:00 – the relationship between coaching and change

14:00 – commitment to a coaching process

15:00 – how coaching changes the world

15:45 – coaching’s connection to teaching

16:40 – coaching’s connection to leadership

17:15 – coaching’s connection to learning (curiosity)

17:50 – listen to learn

19:05 – does learning drive change or does change drive learning?

19:50 – individual learning leads to change in the world

20:55 – Ingrid Goff-Maidoff poem

22:30 – coaching is a creative endeavor

22:55 – creativity is creating a change

24:45 –what is one’s most meaningful pursuit?

26:00 – coaches want to see the impact of their work

26:45 – impeccable commitments

27:50 – when you can’t keep your word, honor your word

30:25 – maybe create a twelve-minute podcast

31:00 – everything starts with a decision

32:00 – changing careers, securing the support of a coach, and address obstacles

33:00 – create accountability - make a significant commitment

34:30 – sometimes what you are resisting is what you should be doing

35:15 – how the number twelve became a pivotal piece of the 12-minute method

37:45 – what makes a great teacher great?

38:20 – The Inner Game of Tennis

39:20 – we’re naturally inclined to learn

40:15 – creating a space where students want to be

40:30 – the best teachers taught more than subject area content - they taught about life

41:30 – another twist on BLT

43:00 – more books on the way

45:00 – a project around honor

48:15 – inspiration is all around us

50:00 – confidence comes after you do something, not before

50:30 – small actions can add up to a meaningful body of work

51:05 – share your work

www.robbieswale.com

[email protected]
How to Start When You're Stuck: Practical inspiration to get your idea off the ground
How to Keep Going When You Want to Give Up: Practical inspiration to help you create good habits and stay focused – even when it’s hard

Mailing list for updates on Robbie’s coaching and writing 

The Coach's Journey podcast       

David Gemmell’s work – referenced by Robbie       

Ingrid Goff-Maidoff – God Spoke Today in Flowers and other poems

The Inner Game of Tennis (Timothy Gallwey)     

Conscious Business (Fred Kofman)  

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES

Dedication page
Table of Contents samples
Preface
Acknowledgments
One (quote)
One (Dr. Magill)

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES

4:35 – 35th wedding anniversary

5:25 – key qualities to a strong and meaningful relationship

6:00 – team approach

6:45 – facing unexpected fears, head on, one day at a time

7:25 – discovering inner strength

7:55 – Olivia, the amazing daughter and sister

9:05 – Special Love, Inc., Tom and Sheila Baker

9:35 ­– BRASS Camp

11:10 – Ryan, first cancer diagnosis at two years old

11:35 – ordinary family with an extraordinary circumstance

11:50 – leukemia meets it match with Ryan’s grit

15:00 ­– choosing hope is choosing life

15:15 – Make-a-Wish trips

16:15 – leading through advocacy

17:05 – management is key

17:45 – gratitude for such remarkable support – it kept us going, it keeps us going

19:25 – Camp Fantastic (Special Love, Inc.)

20:15 – no one wants to join the club of parents of children with cancer

21:00 – adult skills learned as a child through trial and error

23:30 – rhythm of life, impact on traditions, a roller coaster of life

24:35 – bringing home a puppy in the midst of the challenges

25:45 – ready to go to the hospital on a moment’s notice

27:10 – selecting quotations that capture the essence of one’s thoughts and intended message

29:05 – meeting Ryan’s bone marrow donor, Scott Harris

31:05 – consider joining the bone marrow registry

32:00 – graft versus host disease can be deadly

32:40 – Sharon and Lee Johnson, the ultimate role models and friends

35:15 – manufacturing sunshine

36:00 – Ryan’s loud pants

37:05 – writing a second book (Joyride Journeys)

38:30 – naming our cars and upcoming cross-country driving trip

39:20 – post-traumatic growth and gains

40:05 – how do we channel our loss?

41:40 – advocate for yourself

Focused Fight book

Ryan’s speech

Camp Fantastic

Bone Marrow Registry 

Terri’s website

Post-Traumatic Growth article

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

May 31, 2019 - Episode 1

May 31, 2022- Episode 39

Changes

Constants

Learning

Public school students

Public school teachers

What can and will you do?

The unknown inside the known

Make a difference

Grad numbers 2019 - https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2020/66-point-2-percent-of-2019-high-school-graduates-enrolled-in-college-in-october-2019.htm

Grad numbers 2020 - https://www.thinkimpact.com/high-school-statistics/

Grad numbers 2021 - https://www.thinkimpact.com/high-school-graduates-that-go-to-college/

Number of students in U.S. public schools - https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=372

US population - https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/us-population/

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES

Joy Robinson (1:40)

Dale Rogers (2:30)

Felicia Mayfield (3:10)

George Wurtzel (4:05)

Maria Xenidou (4:55)

Howard Malitz (8:05)

Lana Camiel (9:00)

Ivana Isailovic (9:25)

John Tanner (10:20)

Joy Robinson - We need more Joy in teaching!

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/joy-robinson-we-need-more-joy-in-teaching

Dale Rogers - School, Industry, School - Always a Teacher

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/dale-rogers-school-industry-school-always-a-teacher

Felicia Mayfield - A Class Act: Lessons For All of Us

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/felicia-mayfield-a-class-act-lessons-for-all-of-us

George Wurtzel - Woodworker, Teacher, Athlete, Visionary

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/george-wurtzel-woodworker-teacher-athlete-visionary

Maria Xenidou - Share Now. Teach Now.

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/maria-xenidou-share-now-teach-now

Howard Malitz – What kind of chemistry? A former scientist answers this question.

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/what-kind-of-chemistry-a-former-scientist-answers-this-question-howard-malitz

Dr. Lana Camiel - Rx for Health, Living, and Learning

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/lana-camiel-rx-for-health-living-and-learning

Ivana Isailovic - Minimizing Bias, Acknowledging Diversity, and Fostering Empathy

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/ivana-isailovic-minimizing-bias-acknowledging-diversity-and-fostering-empathy

John Tanner -  Accountability is About the Future

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/john-tanner-accountability-is-about-the-future

Episode 34 - Many Voices, One Message: Teachers Matter (Teacher Appreciation 2021 episode)

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/many-voices-one-message-teachers-matter

Episode 7 - H.O.M.E. - Host On Mic Episode -  Teachers Matter (a 2019 teacher appreciation episode but not released during the official week of recognition)

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/highlights-from-the-insights-lessons-learned-host-on-mic-episode-1

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES

(2:30) Biscuits vs. bread pudding

(3:00) Bio 

(4:25) George reminds the audience that he is blind

(5:10) Writing desk project

(5:30) Ten years and now ready to bring the idea to fruition

(7:30) Finding the right desk for the project

(9:30) The dream – collaborating with 100+ blind and deaf-blind craftsmen

(10:00) Donation to a fund established by Helen Keller

(11:25) Residential school for the blind – 200 miles from home

(12:00) Skills, talents and abilities are based on who you are, not on your blindness

(14:00) Being asked to never tune a piano again

(16:00) Losing your vision doesn’t’ mean you’ve lost your knowledge, expertise, and wisdom

(16:40) Teaching artisanship vs. teaching “how to be blind”

(17:15) Using industrial arts as a tool to teach confidence

(18:30) Rebuilding confidence

(19:00) Only accept advice from people who are invested in the advice they are giving

(19:45) Courteous audience members trying to get George’s attention

(20:20) Highland Hardware, a scorp, a recommendation, and an unexpected encounter

(22:15) “Meet the Masters” video series – honored to be a featured guest

(22:45) Prediction from the 1970’s comes true – featured in Fine Woodworking magazine

(23:30) The resilience of young people

(23:55) Blind students and experiments on the school ship – totally capable

(25:00)  Fish species identification

(26:45)  Plankton identification, shell identification and a blind experts on shells

(27:30)  Sometimes we think something is difficult and that turns out not to be true

(28:30)  Using one’s senses to identify wood, including a lesser known method or two

(31:20)  Maple vs. birch, with a nod to black walnut

(33:30)  Safety issues when operating machinery – learning is the key

(35:00)  The table saw blade is not the issue, it’s your hand movements

(36:30)  How to avoid a sudden reaction to “wood failure” – again, learning and experience are key

(39:30)  Moms have great “blindness skills” – being aware of your environment

(40:45)  Great teachers assess learner skills and talents and adjust teaching methods to match student learning

(43:35)  Musicians’ talents translating to woodworking skills

(45:15)  Building Stevie Wonder’s coffee table

(46:15)  Cabinet building school wouldn’t let blind students enroll

(46:30)  Never said “I don’t know how.” Instead, “I can do that.” And then go learn.

(47:30)  Former students - Emilie Gossiaux – a serious artist who stretched George’s teaching skills.

(49:15)  Making the shift from drawing to sculpture (to express ideas)

(51:10)  If you are active in the world, you learn every day

(51:30)  If I know how to do something and you want to learn how, I will teach you

(51:45)  Every person I’ve ever taught to carve wood has ended up a better carver than I am

(52:25) Two ways of looking at how things are put together in the world – reductive vs. cumulative

(54:00)  From skiing for fun to the Paralympic Games to world travel

(55:30)  Sticking with it – finishing in the last spots in a race, but many others dropped out

(58:30)  Persistence, longevity, effort, and adapting to change.

(59:15)  If you are static in your thought processes you will not go very far

(1:01:00)  Cutting a pencil line in half on a bandsaw

(1:02:00)  Mr. Rosnowski – Georges’ idol and role model – a great teacher

(1:03:00)  Find a mentor and spend time with them

(1:03:30) One thousand and one hundred attempts at composite skis that outperform wooden skis

(1:04:30)  Final thoughts: write a book? I’ve done a lot of cool things in my life

(1:05:00)  My picture of success

(1:05:45)  If you want help with woodworking, let me know and I will help you

EPISODE-SPECIFIC LINKS

George Wurtzels’ website - www.gmwurtzel.com

Helen Keller Foundation - https://helenkellerfoundation.org

Subaru TV ad (30 second version) - https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dwTL/subaru-outback-see-the-world

Highland Woodworking, episode #44, “Meet the Masters series”- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTZdzPqjHUM

Former student – blind entrepreneur Jason "JJ" Meddaugh - runs a technology access company (for the blind) atguys.com

Former student - artist Emilie Gossiaux <http://www.emiliegossiaux.com/> - struck by a truck while cycling and lost her vision as a result of that collision

Former student - Dr. Josh Miele – read his story here - https://www.rd.com/article/joshua-miele-inspiration-from-an-unthinkable-crime/, and here https://forward.com/news/476159/joshua-miele-went-blind-at-4-now-hes-a-macarthur-genius/

Can You See How I See? Documentary PREVIEW - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeqgeRJnOO8

George’s friend Jeff Thompson – blind podcaster – www.blindabilities.com

Woodworking for the blind – www.ww4b.org and https://www.facebook.com/ww4b.org

Be My Eyes - https://www.bemyeyes.com

Greenville Woodworkers Guild - https://www.greenvillewoodworkers.com

Recurring Links

Instagram -  lead.learn.change

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

SHOW NOTES

John’s background via audio clips and an intro (0:55)

The connection between mountain climbing and public speaking (3:55)

The origin of interest in mountain climbing – scouting (4:55)

The beginning of John’s writing (6:10)

Goal setting, choose your summit, go! (6:40)

Feedback from readers (7:00)

My purpose in life (7:15)

Why is kindness mentioned first in the title? (8:20)

There’s always more strength (8:40)

Lessons from the mountain (10:20)

Greatest obstacle as a writer (11:25)

An accomplishment when working with young people (12:20)

A significant surprise on the journey (13:45)

Turning back (15:00)

Identifying one’s battle crew (16:05)

Failure and current circumstances are not the end (16:35)

Stepping up (17:15)

Warrior Challenge – the book – call to action (20:00)

The mountains (21:45)

Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, and warring factions (22:00)

Malaria (24:20)

Kindness in the classroom (27:10)

Courage in the classroom (27:55)

Grit in the classroom (28:30)

John’s favorite teacher (29:15)

A final word – a call to action reemphasized (32:00)

Contact information (33:00 and Show Notes)

After the closing music – place of learning (34:10)

John’s contact information and book information:

Twitter at @johnbeede

Instagram at @johnbeede

Online at johnbeede.com

www.WarriorChallengeBook.com

John’s Amazon page

The Warrior Challenge

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

SCAD (3:30) – Savannah College of Art and Design

Introduction to art via one’s environment (4:30)

Art Direction as a career option (5:00)

Deciding to be an artist (6:15)

A fine arts magnet school experience (6:30)

Presenting one’s work at an early age (7:15)

Garrison Middle School and Savannah Arts Academy (7:30)

Painting? (8:00)

Varied interests and art opportunities (8:50)

Access to materials as a factor for the pursuit of art (9:30)

Why keep learning? (11:00)

How is college different from high school? (11:45)

Basketball with no high school team (13:00)

Turning point moments in art (15:45)

Believing in one’s potential, plans, and possibilities (16:15)

A parent’s support (16:45)

COVID’s impact on schooling (18:00)

A high school principal’s generous act (18:30)

An unexpected benefit of the changes resulting from the pandemic (19:15)

Greatest influencers (20:30)

Artists inspiring others (21:00)

José Lucio (21:20)

Julia’s ongoing affection for the worm sticker (22:00)

The beginning of requests for art from friends and family (23:00)

Commissioned work for the Taste of the Junction Festival in Iowa (24:15)

From a shy child to speaking with others about her art (25:15)

Make art, local recognition, meaning, and impact (26:00)

Rafiki (26:45)

Parents’ wedding portrait (27:30)

The lobster’s interview (28:30)

Self-Portraits (29:45) 

A great teacher, Margo Ecke (32:30)

The learning needs to connect to the student and the teacher (34:45)

Julia Roland on Instagram

@j.r.art_

Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts

https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/efg/Pages/default.aspx

Savannah Arts Academy

https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/saa/Pages/default.aspx

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

https://www.scad.edu/

SCAD Atlanta

https://www.scad.edu/locations/atlanta

Margo Ecke

https://www.scad.edu/academics/faculty/margot-ecke

America’s Team

https://www.amteamsport.com/

Jose Lucio

http://www.joselucio.com/ and [email protected]

Taste of the Junction Festival, West DesMoines, Iowa

https://www.tasteofthejunction.org

David’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-reynolds-5a5b0a36/

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

2:50 – Vamsi Reddy – noticed in a hallway; empathy that healed

3:25 – Small gestures, big impact – presence changes lives

3:40 – Teachers are lifelong doctors of curiosity; docere means “to teach”

4:15 – Learning as legacy – mentorship’s ripple effect

4:35 – Debbie Reynolds – education is information, plus life skills, plus communication

5:10 – Maria Xenidou – access is freedom; education is life-changing

5:30 – Howard Malitz – “Get curious, not angry.” Empathy before judgment

6:05 – Ivana Isailovic – voice, plus patience, plus individualized care leads to belonging

7:00 – Mark Garrison – public schools quietly prevent deeper inequality

7:25 – Joy Robinson – staying power – teachers who did not leave “failing” schools

8:45 – Joy Robinson – collecting tools from great teachers each year

9:05 – Scott Perry – process over product – shared pursuit of understanding

9:30 – Anjelika Riano – teaching to transform communities

9:55 – Hannah Talley – calmness, kindness, connection – the classroom triad

10:40 – Dale Rogers – math clicked for me and I wanted to help it click for others

11:20 – Vlada Galan – public school provides real-world readiness

12:00 – Dr. Felicia Mayfield – education sustains democracy and equity

12:40 – Dr. Hayward Cordy – “Reach the heart before the mind.”

13:35 – Dr. Cordy – first-grade teacher saw my potential and changed my life 13:50 – Akul Munjal – thank-you to educators everywhere

Links and episode descriptions below (for the Lead. Learn. Change. episode where the speaker was a guest of a full-length installment) for each person featured in this Teacher Appreciation Episode:

Information listed in the same order that each guest appeared in today’s episode.

Episode 23- Vamsi Reddy and Akul Munjal - Future Surgeons, Lifetime Learners

Published 5/22/20

Minutes - 35

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/akul-munjal-and-vamsi-reddy-future-surgeons-lifetime-learners

Episode Summary

Medical school is an intense, focused, and sometimes seemingly unrelenting endeavor. However, when the investment of time is viewed through the lens of lasting benefits, and when the chosen specialty intersects with one’s area of high interest, the journey is potentially more fulfilling. And, as with all other learning experiences, teachers matter. Medical students Akul Munjal and Vamsi Reddy share a few of their thoughts about teaching and learning, and they each tell us about their favorite teacher.

Episode 33 - Debbie Reynolds - Diving into Data Privacy with the Data Diva

Published 3/29/21

Minutes - 42

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/debbie-reynolds-diving-into-data-privacy-with-the-data-diva

Episode Summary

Facial recognition, rebooting your computer, your online twin, the GDPR, and FIDO – Debbie Reynolds the Data Diva shares common-sense guidance as well as updates about regulations, algorithmic bias, controlling your data, and many more facets of virtual privacy. Apps copying your clipboard, passwordless access to digital vaults, and how events in World War II led to legislation and robust conversation about privacy as a human right are just a few of the issues that Debbie highlights for listeners. A highly informative episode!

Episode 15 - Maria Xenidou - Share Now. Teach Now.

Published March 5, 2020

Minutes - 42

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/maria-xenidou-share-now-teach-now

Episode Summary

Maria Xenidou, host of the Impact Learning podcast, explores how great teachers expertly balance resources, guidance, coaching, and discovery to create opportunities for students to learn. Maria’s mom created a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning and Maria’s teachers served as leaders and mentors, influencing her thinking to this day. Maria created the Impact Learning Fund and supports that endeavor in a way that truly defines dedication and commitment.

Episode 4 - Howard Malitz – What kind of chemistry? A former scientist answers this question.

Published August 16, 2019

Minutes - 38

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/what-kind-of-chemistry-a-former-scientist-answers-this-question-howard-malitz

Episode Summary

Scientist-turned-teacher Howard Malitz touches on the chemistry that matters most – the chemistry of connections and relationships between people. Howard describes just how fulfilling life can be when leading young people on the path to adulthood and success. And, he shares his thoughts with an honesty and intensity that will really make you think. There are many reasons that people pursue this noble calling, and if you are grappling with a career choice, or know someone who is, this conversation may provide the guidance needed to make this life-changing decision.

Episode 8 - Ivana Isailovic - Minimizing Bias, Acknowledging Diversity, and Fostering Empathy

Published November 1, 2019

Minutes - 35

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/ivana-isailovic-minimizing-bias-acknowledging-diversity-and-fostering-empathy

Episode Summary

In this, the first of two episodes with this guest, Ivana Isailovic, Ph.D., reflects on the path she has taken from Yugoslavia to France to the United States and beyond. Along the way she offers keen insights about how teachers can successfully navigate increasingly diverse classroom learning environments. Ivana’s childhood was a happy and fulfilling one, even as military and civil conflict consumed much of the region where she was born. Her thoughts on education will resonate with anyone interested in what matters most in teaching and learning. Read the Show Notes for more details! 

Episode 9 - Ivana, Part 2 - Students as Customers?

Published November 14, 2019

Minutes - 37

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/ivana-part-2-students-as-customers

Episode Summary

In this, the second of two episodes with this guest, Ivana Isailovic, Ph.D., flips the conversation and temporarily fills the role of host, pushing David’s thinking deeper into the principles that undergird teaching and learning exchanges. Ivana also highlights differences she has observed during her educational experiences in Europe and the United States. Read the Show Notes for more details!

Episode 10 - Mark Garrison - Guilty! Of making a difference. Professional learning that matters.

Published November 30, 2019

Minutes - 66

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/mark-garrison-guilty-of-making-a-difference-professional-learning-that-matters

Episode Summary

Dr. Mark Garrison, of West Texas A&M, founder of NewEdu, and research partner with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, highlights what he has discovered after spending time with some great teachers, administrators and students in Georgia’s public schools. The conversation touches on many topics, including the origins of standardized tests, practical steps policy makers can take–immediately–to support educators, the importance of listening to what teachers have to say, and the value of a new approach to professional learning.

Episode 27 - Joy Robinson - We need more Joy in teaching!

Published 7/2/20

Minutes - 37

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/joy-robinson-we-need-more-joy-in-teaching

Episode Summary

Graduating at the age of sixteen from a high school in a “failing school district,” lifting lessons from the Sankofa bird, and learning from those who taught her and from those she teaches now, Joy Robinson’s passion for building relationships and community shines through in a wonderful way during this insightful and inspiring interview. If you want to catch a glimpse of what great teachers do every day, you owe it to yourself to listen to this high-energy, optimistic and dedicated teacher-leader as she shares her story and her perspective.

Episode 5 - Scott Perry - Meaning, Purpose, Passion, Impact

Published September 6, 2019

Minutes - 31

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/scott-perry-meaning-purpose-passion-impact-URjk_hfE

Episode Summary

Creative on Purpose founder Scott Perry shares his thinking about finding meaning in one's work, and highlights core principles that maximize the impact of one's service to others. Today's guest emphasizes why relationships are vital to the teaching process, and how collaboration is a critical element of change. Author Scott Perry believes that we can all lead from where we are if we truly know "What's now?" and "What's next?"

Episode 2 - Anjelika Riano – Hope and Vision in a New World - Part 1

Published June 18, 2019

Minutes - 31

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/hope-and-vision-in-a-new-world-part-i-anjelika-riano

Episode Summary

From the Soviet Union to Chattanooga, Tennessee, listen to the story of Anjelika's incredible journey from one world to a very different one. Glean valuable insights about what learners truly need to be successful, and rediscover the universality of human resilience.

Episode 3 - Anjelika Riano – Hope and Vision in a New World - Part 2

Published July 17, 2019

Minutes - 26

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/https-soundcloudcom-davidreynolds3560-hope-and-vision-in-a-new-world-part-2-anjelika-riano-s-d6txi-0ZiB6za_

Episode Summary

The final segment of a two-episode interview with educator Anjelika Riano. Anjelika extends her story–one that started in the former Soviet Union and is now playing out in Chattanooga, Tennessee–as she shares with us her vision for newcomers to our United States. Anjelika eloquently emphasizes the tremendous talent that teachers tirelessly leverage on behalf of their students, in the service of learning, and highlights a few examples of the success resulting from such an investment of effort, caring, and compassion.

Episode 1 - Hannah Talley – One Great Teacher’s Insights 

Published May 31, 2019

Minutes - 20

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/one-great-teacher-s-insights-hannah-tal

Episode Summary

Listen in on a phone conversation with Hannah Talley, a mom, wife, veteran public school educator, teacher, media specialist, and a true lifelong learner. Hannah shares her thoughts on what leads to learning–and what stifles it–and addresses the importance of adjusting to changes in technology and shifts in students' needs. She challenges us to embrace new opportunities for learning and to engage in self-reflection in order to maximize learning for ourselves and for others.

Episode 25 - Dale Rogers - School, Industry, School - Always a Teacher

Published 6/12/20

Minutes - 48

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/dale-rogers-school-industry-school-always-a-teacher

Episode Summary

National Board Certified Teacher Dale Rogers, a self-described technology evangelist, and an early adopter of teacher created video tutorials (before YouTube was “a thing”), has always viewed teaching through the lens of the learner. Join the conversation for some educator insights–from a perspective you may not have previously considered.

Episode 6 - Vlada Galan - Success at the Intersection of Leadership, Learning, Change, and Hard Work

Published September 26, 2019

Minutes - 39

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/vlada-galan-success-at-the-intersection-of-leadership-learning-change-and-hard-work

Episode Summary

Political consultant and public school graduate Vlada Galan shares her perspective on working hard, beating the odds, and serving as a catalyst for significant change. The story of Vlada’s world provides a glimpse into the complex array of components that comprise an election campaign and highlights the incredible value of education–and of the great teachers who support learning in highly meaningful ways.

Episode 12 - Felicia Mayfield - A Class Act: Lessons For All of Us

Published January 6, 2020

Minutes - 73

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/felicia-mayfield-a-class-act-lessons-for-all-of-us

Episode Summary

Dr. Felicia Mayfield will inspire you with her wisdom, educate you with her story, and compel you to make a difference with your talents and your time. This educator’s approach to life is deeply embedded in her view of the world, her interactions with others, and her hope for the change that relationships and learning can generate. Join Felicia as she provides insights from the perspective of a self-described “child of civil rights,” reflecting on the day Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated, her childhood growing up in a mission, nearly half of a century as an educator, and as a key figure in actions taken as a result of litigation addressing desegregation. Her faith, convictions, and professionalism have permeated all of her experiences, and her optimism about the noble field of education grows stronger each year. Join our guest as she touches on concepts such as social media, social justice, and social responsibility, mentions the role that historically black colleges have played–and can play–in advocacy for everyone, and discusses the balance between research and practice in the teaching and learning process. Felicia is a master gardener, a keeper of the dream, a mother and grandmother, and a true professional, in every sense of the word. This is an episode you will definitely want to share with others.

Episode 29 - Dr. Hayward Cordy - Choosing to Rise Above

Published 8/14/20

Minutes - 40

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-hayward-cordy-choosing-to-rise-above

Episode Summary

From a house with more than a dozen children, to a schoolhouse with hundreds of students. From sharecropper and stutterer, to serving as superintendent. From abject poverty to accomplished professional, Dr. Hayward Cordy's story will delight you and will inspire you to better your own life and the lives of others. With a heart for the soul of children as his focus, Hayward will lead to you reflect on life's purpose, as well as its promises and dreams.

Episode 23- Vamsi Reddy and Akul Munjal - Future Surgeons, Lifetime Learners

Published 5/22/20

Minutes - 35

https://lead-learn-change.simplecast.com/episodes/akul-munjal-and-vamsi-reddy-future-surgeons-lifetime-learners

Episode Summary

Medical school is an intense, focused, and sometimes seemingly unrelenting endeavor. However, when the investment of time is viewed through the lens of lasting benefits, and when the chosen specialty intersects with one’s area of high interest, the journey is potentially more fulfilling. And, as with all other learning experiences, teachers matter. Medical students Akul Munjal and Vamsi Reddy share a few of their thoughts about teaching and learning, and they each tell us about their favorite teacher.

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change

Accomplishments and learning to cook (3:30)

Chicago, Illinois - Gary, Indiana - parents valued education (4:50)

Mother’s reading of a book led to initial interest in data privacy issues (5:30)

Personal interest and “hobby” is now a career (6:00)

The Nazi’s practices gave rise to the undergirding principles of the GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation (7:00)

GPDR – EU’s first law that could impose large monetary fines on corporations (7:30)

Privacy as a fundamental right – EU and the US (7:55)

More details about GPDR’s connection to events of World War II (9:00)

High school or college coursework and connections with current events (10:10)

Drama courses and the significant impact on life and career (11:40)

“A right to be forgotten” (13:10)

The GDPR covers individuals when they are in the EU (13:25)

An individual’s GDPR rights travel with their data (13:50)

What should students learn about data privacy? (14:50)

At what age should students learn about data privacy? (16:10)

Any tips for parents? (16:20)

The need for educators to be aware of data privacy issues (17:55)

Avoid the co-mingling of your personal and professional work online (18:45)

Use multiple browsers, avoid clicking on links, keep software up to date, reboot your computer regularly (19:20)

Passwords, password managers (20:30)

FIDO – accessing information without passwords (22:05)

Differentiating awareness, information, and detail based on client knowledge and need (24:10)

Collect only the data you need (24:45)

A teacher who could demystify for their students (26:10)

Attention commands attention (26:25)

Debbie’s journey to become the Data Diva (27:25)

Speaking in the Big Mac room (28:20)

The law follows the technology (29:45)

Apple’s iOS14 – impact on advertising (30:30)

Apps reading your clipboard, including passwords (31:10)

Debbie’s mentors and colleagues - Dawid Jacobs, Pia Tesdorf, Emma Lindley (33:00)

Fake identities, digital twin, bias in algorithms (33:40)

How educational organizations be prepared for the next digital change (35:40)

Temperature data, archived information, schools and businesses, transparency (36:00)

Facial recognition, bias, false positives, mistaken identity (37:00)

Computers only do what the programmers tell the computer to do, industry standards (38:40)

People, not statistics – the ripple effects of error rates (39:40)

Favorite teacher -high school drama (40:10)

Communicate, convey information, and learn how to move through the world (40:30)

Debbie Reynolds Consulting 

Debbie Reynolds LinkedIn

The Right to Privacy, by Ellen Alderman and Caroline Kennedy

Emma Lindley LinkedIn

Pia Tesdorf LinkedIn

Dawid Jacobs Linkedin

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

Professional Association of Georgia Educators

David’s LinkedIn page

Lead. Learn. Change. the book

Instagram - lead.learn.change