Lead. Learn. Change.

Show Notes: 00:15 - Teacher Appreciation Day 2024 00:25 - eight encore excerpts from seven guests 1:15 - Julia Roland - college student, art student, artist (segment 1 of 2) 3:00 - Lana Camiel - pharmacist, herbalist, professor, podcaster 4:30 - Mike Shannon - retired U.S. Army officer, current university president 6:25 - Joy Robinson - former teacher, staff member with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators 7:25 - Megan Golden - world language teacher and author 9:00 - John Beede - mountain climber, author, public speaker 11:00 - Kristin Hatcher - writer, runner 12:25 - Julia Roland - segment 2 of 2 14:35 - "Thank you!" to great teachers Links: Julia Roland episode - An Artist's Audio Self-Portrait (38 minutes) Lana Camiel episode - Rx for Health, Living, and Learning (45 minutes) Mike Shannon episode - Grit, Excellence, Leadership . . . Purpose (41 minutes) Joy Robinson episode - We need more Joy in teaching! (37 minutes) Megan Golden episode - Learning is THE World Language (38 minutes) John Beede episode - Keep on Climbing! (36 minutes) Kristin Hatcher episode - Tell Your Story (34 minutes) Episode 7 - Host on Mic Episode - Teachers Matter (23 minutes) Episode 16 - In A Moment - Changing the World (4 minutes) Episode 24 - In A Moment - Thank You! (6 minutes) Episode 34 - Many Voices, One Message - Teachers Matter (15 minutes) Episode 38 - Great Teachers - Everyone Knows One! (13 minutes) 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

4:20 – workplace of the future 5:00 – rapid changes in technology and society 5:45 – leaders are made, not born 5:55 – the Leadership Foundry 7:00 – building resilience, self-awareness, agency, and personal interaction skills 8:20 – the complexities, and simplicity, of leadership 9:30 – pursuing the best version of yourself parallels the leadership journey 10:10 – you may never know the impact you have on others 11:40 – storytelling as a means of messaging 13:25 – to script or not to script 14:30 – strength grows out of displaying vulnerability 15:10 – why? how? what? Is there a more effective sequence 17:00 – technology cuts both ways, and can have positive or negative effects on relationships 18:00 – great leaders invest in others 18:35 – talking with others is the “secret sauce” that enhances relationships and effectiveness 20:15 – grit, grace, compassion, and empathy 23:10 – the human encounter in education is as vital now as it has ever been 24:00 – struggling through and towards discovery is magic 24:25 – starting a teaching career at West Point 26:25 – online learning has its place 28:00 – Mr. Keith Jones, high school history teacher 29:10 – the impact of great teachers is priceless 32:00 – the University of North Georgia, 150 and just getting started 32:25 – athletics raises all boats 33:45 – knowing the stories of one’s graduates 34:30 – providing lieutenants for the U.S. Army 35:10 – Fulbright Scholars 35:25 – an ecosystem of excellence 36:35 – fortunate journey, experiences of a lifetime, first generation college student and graduate, military spouse, incredible set of opportunities 37:40 – equipping students to walk toward their purpose 39:50 – five campuses, seven strategic big bets, all serving to change lives UNG website Strategic Big Bets Mike Shannon’s CV+ YouTube monthly update The Adaptation Advantage 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

Show Notes 3:10 – the value of questions 3:20 – the portability of questions 3:40 – questions bring people together (questions can lead to community) 4:10 – ask yourself, “What’s one question I want to carry into the next twelve months?” 5:35 – does everyone have a story to tell? 6:35 – you have a story and there are many ways to convey it 7:30 – writing is a way of trying on ideas 8:35 – “Do I consider myself to be a teacher?” 9:30 – countless opportunities to learn 10:25 – some of the most profound learning occurs when teaching and learning (and those roles) are blurred 11:05 – from a small diary, to journaling, to blogs, to personal essays 12:25 – the definition of “published” 13:35 – “Am I a writer? Am I an author?” 14:10 – writing is a continual act of self-authorization 14:55 – Writing and its parallel to the question, “Are you a runner?” 16:40 – two options to get started on your writing journey 16:55 – another use for junk mail 17:55 – write with another person 18:40 – noticing the impulse to write 19:40 – ten minutes a day fits into real life 20:40 – accompaniment - someone walking alongside us, and vice-versa 21:35 – “None of us should be left alone with our bad writing.” 24:35 – reaching for goals in the great outdoors - pushing the limits 25:05 – Brainstorm Road – a structure to accomplish a Dream Project 26:40 – not necessarily (or only) becoming a writer, but becoming the kind of person who can write a book 27:45 – stories and questions, plus seeing the individual, are part of being a great teacher 28:20 – an art teacher who painted the cast on my arm 29:45 – my dad leading me through questions and stories 30:00 – Tommy and Teresa Turtle 31:20 – tremendous respect for teachers – thank you 32:00 – if you feel compelled to write, you can do it https://www.instagram.com/kristin__hatcher/ https://kristin-hatcher.com/ Instagram - @kristin_hatcher 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

SHOW NOTES 2:30 – teachers are bridge builders 2:55 – a passion for building connections and helping others realize their potential 3:40 – overwhelming appreciation for men and women in the U.S. military 5:50 – being better tomorrow than you are today 6:10 – focus most on what you need to do well, show up the next day, and improve 7:00 – chorus director Janice Folsom was an inspiration 8:10 – the capacity to command a room, getting a team to work toward a common goal 8:35 – painting a picture of goals and transfers to the real world, and why that’s important 9:10 – building opportunities for students to engage in Georgia’s booming creative industry sector 9:50 – shift from a traditional choral background to focusing more on creation 10:25 – learning how to build relationships and partnerships, and using those skills in the classroom 11:20 – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Georgia’s teachers 11:40 – great experiences to connect with a wide representation of various sectors 12:35 – Gen Z – philanthropic intentions and a desire to be social media influencers 13:35 – if you want to be an influencer, be a teacher! 14:15 – there are elements of being a teacher that are difficult and you can make a huge difference 15:15 – Top Ten Back to School Tips project – collaborating with other Teacher of the Year candidates 15:40 – I am an ambassador, not the best teacher in the state or even in my school – this is a chance to elevate the profession 16:20 – a diverse range of best practices is a great way to honor others’ voices 17:00 – from a focus on teaching academic standards to an application of learning 17:30 – learning what the pivotal knowledge and skill sets are in different careers 19:30 – Trilith Studios (Marvel films+) leading to an idea for students to create new and original content, help them become entrepreneurs, etc. 20:15 – students creating music and more – help from Tiffany I. M. Jones (then in an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra outreach role) 21:10 – forming an entertainment label – Hall Pass Entertainment and opening the door to students’ interests – students naming the label, creating art work, forming teams and committees 22:15 – middle school students releasing music albums, posting to a YouTube channel, and starting a podcast 23:00 – former middle school students now in high school are returning to Rising Starr Middle School to assist with the current work students are undertaking 23:45 – even once a semester, make sure that students are engaged in at least one project that is strongly connected to career roles 24:00 – share the stories of success and the great work students are doing 26:55 – AI (artificial intelligence) – stifling or enabling and accelerating creativity? 27:30 – first use of a floppy disk and an iPod – life-changing moments 28:15 – despite capabilities, there are things that AI doesn’t do very well 29:45 – the future of work may bend toward jobs centered around creativity 31:40 – which is more important, teaching or learning? 32:30 – retired teachers, your job isn’t yet done 32:55 – Teacher:Student impact ratio is huge 33:10 – Who did you inspire? 33:30 – it’s often the small moments that make the biggest impact 33:40 – teacher Teddye Martin knew I needed a place to belong and connect 34:30 – Ms. Martin instilled the love of education 34:55 – a teacher’s superpower is building connections, and we change the future when we help students see their potential 35:50 – first thoughts when announced as Teacher of the Year 36:20 – students, parents, colleagues, community partners can teach us as well, and help us look at things in a different way 36:55 – gratitude for so many people who helped me along the way and who have made possible this opportunity to serve as an ambassador Email: Christy.Todd@doe.k12.ga.us Facebook:GATeacher X: @2024GaTOTY Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet flight story Georgia Teacher of the Year webpage Georgia Teacher of the...

SHOW NOTES 0:55 - Contextual introduction for this episode’s unique features 3:20 – Sample DJ clips 4:15 – Guest introduction 5:05 – Cancer, voice change, a long stint behind the high school football stadium game night microphone 6:00 – Rick starts his three-decades of announcing Friday night home games 7:55 – Son Rowdy follows Dad Rick at the football field 8:45 – Family members want to hear the players’ names 10:30 – Daughter Grace, a performance from the (very) early years 12:00 – David (Reynolds) stands in for Brad Pitt 13:25 – Wife Margaret makes a huge difference in the community 15:55 – The story behind Be Nice to Grace Day 21:05 – Jeanne Burr (and Walter Hooper) as a catalyst for Rick on the air for the first time (at age 17) 24:45 – Listening to Chicago’s AM station WLS 27:00 – John Records Landecker 30:00 – A lesson learned about making others feel important 32:24 – Interviewing Garth Brooks 33:40 – The first time cancer rears its head 39:30 – Focused radiation, bolted to the table, and a special mask 43:10 – Jimmy Buffet embedded in a family tradition 44:40 – Cancer reappears – in a new location 46:00 – Friend Amy’s powerful question 46:40 – God’s gameplan for Rick 49:45 – Lydia, a face from the past, and a new connection for the future 52:35 – High school reunion delays 54:10 – Living in a small town, great friends, great community 58:00 – Sharing one’s story to give others hope 59:40 – A lesson Rick wants us to hear 1:04:40 – One of many similar stories of good fortune – Running out of gas on I-75 North 1:07:00 – A mini-facelift’s role in the past twenty years of Rick’s life 1:07:50 – The most recent doctor’s visit and current prognosis 1:09:40 – The unexpected result of Rick losing his voice LINKS: Instagram: @therickontheradio John Records Landecker Emory Proton Center Rowdy Zeisig, the new Dalton High School football announcer Jeanne Burr Dunaway Drug Store Beaulieu’s beginning Jimmy Buffet’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas 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

2:50 – words (including jackalope) and an older book 4:30 – everyone “owns their own channel” now 4:50 – you don’t have to wait for permission 5:30 – teaching experience 5:45 – difference between learning and education 5:55 – connection between autodidacticism and conditions for learning 6:10 – a good day is when… 6:40 – Mr. Jon Guillaume decided to change my life 7:00 – not an accident that the arc of one’s life can be redefined because of a teacher 7:40 – helping others become who they want to be is a calling 8:40 – why the first U.S. teachers’ college was called the Normal School 9:00 – teaching to the test correlates with restrictions 9:20 – options, decisions, and choices are still available 9:40 – little things, repeated - with a goal - add up to big things 10:05 – persistence is always generous 10:20 – Beth Rudd, a great teacher with tremendous impact 11:15 – teachers are not given nearly enough recognition 12:20 – respect for public school educators 12:40 – learning creates positive tension 13:20 – useful incompetence is a tool for learning 15:00 – word choices are a symptom of how our brains work 15:35 – Will this be on the test? 15:45 – curiosity is the Why, not the What 18:00 – Song of Significance 18:15 – dignity and respect 18:45 – spectator or participant? 19:05 – questions to ask that lead to improvement 19:45 – redefining creative work 20:45 – the standard solution is not the creative one 21:40 – The Art of Possibility 22:10 – when I turn 84… 22:45 – Where is the community orchestra in your life? 23:00 – What supports your achievements? 23:35 – generosity is not synonymous with free 24:30 – raising the quality and making a difference are generous behaviors 25:00 – there are many kinds of learning 25:25 – sharing one’s thinking about what is being noticed 26:15 – writing for one’s readers and for those with whom those readers will share the writing 27:15 – attitude is a skill 28:15 – the real skills of honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, loyalty 29:05 – The Carbon Almanac and Michel Porro 29:40 – owning a camera, taking a photo, and properly using pictures with intent 30:20 – Alt text 31:30 – Seth’s mom 32:30 – generosity plus initiative equals possibility 33:00 – Sotheby’s event – imperfect but amazing 35:00 – learning from others while working together 35:35 – no such thing as closing thoughts 35:45 – the best way to pay it forward 37:25 – end Links and credits: Cover Photo of Seth – Darius Bahsar and Archangel The Song of Significance The Art of Possibility The Boston Philharmonic Seth’s blog Lead. Learn. Change. the book Professional Association of Georgia Educators David’s LinkedIn page 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. Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Be ready to go Traffic Lights and Bumper Stickers A glance in the rearview mirror is not the best compass. The Sankofa Bird Reflections and Call to Action Filters PAGE Break – Members Matter Sankofa - Berea College link Lead. Learn. Change. the book Professional Association of Georgia Educators David’s LinkedIn page 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. Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

SHOW NOTES: 3:00 – deciding to be a teacher when in middle school 4:10 – as a teenage dad, deciding to be a good father 6:00 – your support system is your true family 6:40 – fairness, love, respect – Hightower family and blood family 7:50 – homeless, couch surfing, and fourteen schools 8:20 – road to success is very hard 8:35 – choices, decisions, and consequences – life! 9:45 – June 2, 2017 – everything changes 10:45 – delivering newspapers for the AJC, seven days a week, eleven years 11:40 – Be More! – be a teacher 12:45 – managing priorities – keep the main thing the main thing 13:25 – if you want to gain, you have to take some things away 14:40 – if you bring work home, home can become work 16:30 – doing something for myself, for the first time 17:00 – this is meant for me because it’s happening to me 17:30 – I never thought I would be on anyone’s podcast 17:50 – meet your blessing halfway 19:40 – Mr. Ron Kitchens 20:20 – students, technology, and physical activity 21:45 – favorite sports 23:15 – involving all students in physical education – opportunities to learn and lead 24:45 – stamina – custodian and PE teacher 25:30 – communicating with students- providing guidance and encouragement 26:15 – anything you set your mind to, you can do it 26:25 – if you want good, you can have good 26:45 – minimal surprises, but with kindergarten… 27:45 – seeing growth and development of students 28:30- teaching or learning, which is most important? 29:10 – great teachers listen and learn 29:50 – other teachers – Ms. Stanford, Ms. Sherwood, Ms. Ware, Ms. Peeples, Ms. Dumars, Ms. Wilson 31:20 – if you want something, go after it 32:00 – thanks for listening to my story Links: DeKalb County Schools Hightower Elementary Briar Vista Elementary Indian Creek Elementary GSU PETE (Physical Education Teacher Education) department Good Morning America – ABC news Steve on Watch (show, Steve Harvey) Story by Reese Waters Professional Association of Georgia Educators David’s LinkedIn page 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. Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

SHOW NOTES: NOTE: Episode 47 will be followed by a guest episode, Tylan Bailey, who made a career move from school custodian to . . . teacher. You won’t want to miss it. Thereafter, guest, book, guest, book, guest… will serve as the pattern for our epidsodes until the book selections are completed. Today’ s episode includes: Lead purposeful change Where are We Now? Where are You? Change the Story! We learn best from others, and PAGE has learned more from teachers than from any other source. What has truly changed as a result or your learning, your leadership, and your work? Work on relationships The Narnia Principle Success is linked to beliefs, imagination, relationships, and focus. PAGE Break – Shared commitment All educators deserve access to quality learning experiences. Words to Live By (Mark Cuban, Albert Einstein, Constance Baker Motley, Allene Magill) Lead. Learn. Change. the book 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 Measuring What We Do in Schools: How to Know if What We are Doing is Making a Difference, by Victoria Berhnardt Learning Forward’s standards for professional learning

SHOW NOTES: Set your direction Which Gear? Improvement isn’t instantaneous, but movement toward it is manifested in individual moments Begin with those you serve Who’s on First? PAGE Break – CCRPI Don’t dwell solely on answers. Spend time getting the questions right. Lead. Learn. Change. the book 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 Working on the Work: an Action Plan for Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents by Phillip Schlechty Why Johnny Can’t Read: And What You Can Do About It, by Rudolph Flesch Why Johnny Still Can’t Read: A New Look at the Scandal of Our Schools, by Rudolph Flesch Georgia Department of Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Accountability

Another installment of readings from Lead. Learn. Change., the book, pages 19 to 41. Book Selection installments and Guest episode pattern Acknowledgement correction Foreword or Forward? This is my favorite book… How to use this book Your work cannot thrive in isolation Make a difference If a complainer whines in the woods Great teachers impact lives Transformation might be a synonym for learning All of us can learn from all of us You are creating your legacy Your questions might be more insightful than your answers Set your direction Lead. Learn. Change. the book 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

SHOW NOTES 2:30 – second-career educator and an effective, thoughtful, and creative teacher 3:30 – every never you utter in life becomes your roadmap 3:45 – I will never be a teacher. I hate school 4:00 – perhaps not the greatest horse rider but a great teacher of horse riding 5:00 – going back to school to become a teacher 5:15 – David as Amy’s first assistant principal 5:30 – engage and intrigue students 5:45 – first experiences in higher ed 6:10 – tech ed in the private sector 6:50 – coordinator of field placement – working with student teachers 7:05 – HOW to teach is the overarching theme and key component of the teaching and learning process 8:15 – Amy gave names to the PCs in her classroom 9:20 – don’t use technology gratuitously – have a rationale 10:05 – technology can enhance collaboration 10:30 – ask, “How will technology enhance learning?” 10:45 – Answer Garden, word clouds, discussions and connections between what surfaces via tech and human interaction and “wondering” 12:55 – you must establish structure, boundaries, and routines 13:05 – you must get to know your kids (your students, your learners) 13:35 – respectful dialogue is a precursor to learning 14:15 – what is a professional boundary? 15:05 – norms AND non-negotiables 16:00 – David’s interaction with students In School Suspension 17:50 – breaking convention for learner benefit 18:15 – am I enjoying what I am doing right now? 18:45 – if you are not connecting with your students, figure out why and work on adjusting what needs to change 19:35 – the "endless bulletin board” 19:55 – Think Tank and the Issue Fish 21:10 – an idea, borne out of panic 21:45 – be willing to dive in and try something – if it doesn’t work, try something else 22:00 – student work as an opportunity for affirmation 23:45 – what teacher-leadership looks like 24:20 – be a leader with those you lead 25:00 – intentional boundaries – individual and contextual, but consistent 25:15 – don’t take yourself too seriously – don’t feel sorry for your own failures 26:05 – an orchid named Spike 27:00 – everything good I learned about education, I learned in the barn 27:30 – first horse at age eight, competition, and lessons about good riding 27:45 – listening, waiting, life is not all about me 29:30 – grateful for the experiences I have had 30:05 – teaching or learning – which is more important? 30:15 – if we stop learning, we’ve given up 31:00 – find what happened good today 31:35 – learning and courage drive change 31:50 – be brave enough to learn something new or that’s different from what you expect 32:25 – I’ve had an amazing life (and I did want to serve in the military), but I really wouldn’t change anything 33:45 – why teach? To help people discover who they are, to facilitate a deeper level of understanding 34:45 – not to tell them what to think, but to teach students about their potential as thinkers 35:15 – working with professors on and retrieval practice and backward planning – adding pedagogy skill sets (the teaching craft) to content expertise 36:20 – an opportunity to positively impact future teachers 37:00 – I would not be the person I am today without my father (whose undergone an incredible transformation in his life), and Dr. Beverly Armento at Georgia State University (a mentor and amazing educator) Links and other show details: Amy's email Flagler College 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

5:05 – the meaning of engagement, with an emphasis on relationships 6:30 – engagement, challenge, reflection, and learning 7:35 – initial awareness of the concept of working on the work 8:25 – theory, practical application, and context for a student-centric approach 9:40 – a book is borne out of a passion for teaching 10:55 – sharing content on the internet is easy but taking it to the next level takes effort 12:35 – what it means to be a teacher leader 13:10 – leadership cultivates an environment that models for learners how to maximize learning’s benefits 14:25 – technology increases connections and provides a platform for interaction with many others 15:10 – it’s important to convey to students the value of what they are learning 16:10 – learning world languages can have an impact beyond the classroom 16:45 – literacy’s broad significance 17:55 – colonialism’s intersection with language and identities 18:30 – “Who are we?” and “Where do we come from?” are sometimes answered inside a study of world languages 20:30 – design qualities – the most important ones are those that appeal to the learners and draw them into the work 21:20 – novelty and variety – a great idea, when properly leveraged 24:20 – young people, to be successful, need to understand that their voices matter 25:25 – students need to realize the consequences and impacts of their decisions 26:45 – teachers need to be intentional about creating a classroom where every student is heard and valued 27:50 – ensuring that student talents and interests have a platform in the classroom 30:00 – the organization of the book is intended to provide a spectrum of support from Why? to What can I do tomorrow? And 30:45 – Mr. Bob Pollock, Lakeside High School, DeKalb County Schools, Georgia – storytelling as a teaching tool 32:30 – the importance of the backstory and highlighting connections that are sometimes missing in some educational materials 33:20 – the call to action – make sure that student voice and student empowerment are part of each student’s school experience 35:00 – read the book, use the book, one bite at a time, and it will make a difference in your teaching Megan’s website Designing the Modern World Language Classroom: How to Guide Students to Proficiency The Schlechty Center 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

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 robbie@robbieswale.com 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

SHOW NOTES Dedication page Table of Contents samples Preface Acknowledgments One (quote) One (Dr. Magill) Lead. Learn. Change. the book 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

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

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

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

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”-...

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 of Altmünster am Traunsee, Austria, by photographer Simon Matzinger, published on www.unsplash.com Professional Association of Georgia Educators: www.pageinc.org David’s LinkedIn page