Lee County Public Schools

Ever wondered what a woolly mammoth tooth looks like? How about the claw of a giant ground sloth? Why did the megalodon go extinct? Gulf Middle School science teacher Dr. Charles O'Connor shows us his incredible collection of fossils, explains how he found them, and shares his knowledge of ancient animals.

Ever wondered what a woolly mammoth tooth looks like? How about the claw of a giant ground sloth? Why did the megalodon go extinct? Gulf Middle School science teacher Dr. Charles O'Connor shows us his incredible collection of fossils, explains how he found them, and shares his knowledge of ancient animals.

Jeremy Ridgeo, Global Perspectives teacher at North Fort Myers High School, joins us to discuss why he wants to teach his students how to think and not what to think, why it's important for them to have face-to-face conversations about big issues, and we nerd out over the show "Mad Men".

Jeremy Ridgeo, Global Perspectives teacher at North Fort Myers High School, joins us to discuss why he wants to teach his students how to think and not what to think, why it's important for them to have face-to-face conversations about big issues, and we nerd out over the show "Mad Men".

Chief Financial Officer Dr. Ami Desamours explains why she returned to the School District of Lee County, she gives us an update on the revenue generated so far by the half-cent sales tax, and we discuss teacher pay.

Chief Financial Officer Dr. Ami Desamours explains why she returned to the School District of Lee County, she gives us an update on the revenue generated so far by the half-cent sales tax, and we discuss teacher pay.

Family & Community Engagement Specialist Kelly Harijono joins us to discuss how family engagement can help students succeed in both the classroom and in life, how to be more engaged in your child's learning, and how teachers can better engage with families.

Family & Community Engagement Specialist Kelly Harijono joins us to discuss how family engagement can help students succeed in both the classroom and in life, how to be more engaged in your child's learning, and how teachers can better engage with families.

Tammy Scott (Coordinator, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) joins us to discuss student attendance around the holidays, how being absent can negatively affect their future achievement, and why she loves a certain book the purplest.

Tammy Scott (Coordinator, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) joins us to discuss student attendance around the holidays, how being absent can negatively affect their future achievement, and why she loves a certain book the purplest.