Season 1
Jan. 22, 2025
From Serendipity to Teaching Excellence
Curious about how a chance encounter can lead to a lifelong passion? Join us as we sit down with Kelly Frilot from St. Matthew's School in the New Orleans Archdiocese. Kelly's journey into the world of teaching was serendipit...
Jan. 22, 2025
Music and AI in the Modern Classroom
Ever wondered how a career transition can be sparked by life's unexpected challenges? Meet Rusty Thompson, who transformed his life from a mundane office job to a fulfilling role as a special education teacher. Rusty's journe...
Jan. 22, 2025
From Welding to Film: Crafting Educational Magic
Anthony Parker's journey from the welding workshop to the classroom is as riveting as it is inspiring. Join us at Spotlight for Success as we explore how a love for film ignited a passion for education in this dynamic teacher...
Jan. 14, 2025
Educational Success with Hip-Hop
Merv Jenkins from Renaissance Learning joins us to share his transformative journey with Flocabulary, an innovative platform that uses hip-hop to revolutionize education. Discover how Merv's partnership with Grammy-winning pr...
Jan. 13, 2025
Nurturing Skills for Tomorrow's Workforce
Discover the inspiring journey of Tyrella Bushnell, the dynamic JAG teacher from Sulphur High School, as she shares her passion for career readiness education with us on this episode of Spotlight for Success. With a heartwarm...
Jan. 13, 2025
Supporting Teachers Beyond School
Explore the unique intersection of education and real estate with our guest, Marsha Neal. As a middle school teacher and realtor from Charleston, South Carolina, Marsha shares her inspiring journey and how she empowers educat...
Jan. 9, 2025
Building Enthusiasm with Heart
What if you could transform a struggling student’s perspective on math with just a little inspiration and a lot of heart? In this episode of Spotlight for Success, we’re joined by the passionate and lively Danielle Stewart fr...
Jan. 9, 2025
Unlocking Resources for Lifelong Learning
Discover how education can transform lives with Dr. LaKeshia Adams, affectionately known as Dr. A, as she guides us through her unexpected journey from a public school math teacher to a pivotal role in the Correctional Educat...
Jan. 9, 2025
Inspiring Confidence Through Numbers
Discover how Marguerite McClam, a passionate advocate for mathematics education and leader of the South Carolina Chapter of Math Counts, is inspiring the next generation of engineers and problem-solvers. Marguerite joins us t...
Jan. 8, 2025
Crafting Meaningful Educational Experiences
Imagine a teacher so dedicated to her students that she welcomes them into her home during their toughest times. That's Kimberly Harrington, our inspiring guest on Spotlight for Success. With over 33 years of teaching experie...
Jan. 8, 2025
Building Strong Classrooms with Kara
What happens when a struggling math student becomes a passionate advocate for innovative teaching methods? Kara Johnson's journey from math anxiety to educational empowerment is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as we explo...
Jan. 7, 2025
Achieving Homeownership Dreams
Kasey shares her personal journey into the real estate mortgage industry, recounting inspiring success stories of clients who have transformed their credit scores and turned their homeownership dreams into reality. With the s...
Jan. 7, 2025
A Math Mission
Join us for an inspiring conversation with J.R. Reid, a dynamic sixth-grade mathematics teacher and entrepreneur from Chester Middle School. J.R. returns to his Chester County roots, driven by a mission to uplift the communit...
Jan. 6, 2025
The Vision for 21st Century Literacy
Danielle's passion for education is palpable as she shares compelling stories of student empowerment and the importance of building meaningful relationships within diverse communities. Her insights remind us of the limitless ...
Jan. 6, 2025
From Studio Manager to Educator
Ever wondered how a career in television and film can shape a unique approach to education? Charlotte Holmes, a dynamic force from Paulding County Schools, shares her incredible journey from live studio manager in Massachuset...
Jan. 2, 2025
The Art of Fostering Confident Communicators
What happens when you blend creativity with education? Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Sonji Walsh, a seasoned media center specialist from DeKalb County Schools with an impressive 23-year career in teaching. Sonji...
Dec. 17, 2024
Dr. Webb's Vision for Place-Based Learning
Discover the journey of Dr. Rhonda Webb, a powerhouse in education and the driving force behind the Georgia Council of Social Studies. After three decades as an innovative classroom teacher, Dr. Webb now leads GCSS with a vis...
Dec. 17, 2024
Jennifer Bell on Connecting Students to History
Jennifer Bell, an inspiring educator from Houston County Schools, joins us on Spotlight for Success to share her incredible journey and teaching methods. With 11 years of experience teaching fourth and fifth graders, Jennifer...
Dec. 16, 2024
Interactive Economics for Today's Teachers
Unlock the secrets of economics education with Dr. Chris Cannon, a leading voice from the Georgia Council for Economic Education. Discover how his journey from teaching high school in Clayton County to transforming statewide ...
Dec. 3, 2024
Bringing Energy and Excellence to the Classroom and Beyond
Join us as we journey into the life of Daniel Manning, a 3rd year social studies teacher and coach at Union Grove High School in Henry County. Discover how Daniel's passion for education and sports, fueled by his experiences ...
Dec. 2, 2024
Bringing History to Life in Georgia Schools
Join us for a conversation with Barbara Manwell, a former high school social studies teacher who now leads education programs at the Atlanta History Center. Barbara shares her journey from the classroom to the museum world, w...
Nov. 27, 2024
Amanda Fanelli on Fostering Critical Thinking
Discover what keeps Amanda Fanelli anchored to the classroom despite numerous opportunities to step away. With nearly two decades of experience, she shares her insights into fostering independent thoughts and challenging stud...
Nov. 26, 2024
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders with Taylor Oliver
Our conversation with Taylor also takes us into the realm of networking and educational conferences, where she shares various resources with educators. Taylor's story is a testament to the impact of innovative education and t...
Nov. 25, 2024
Cultivating Tomorrow's Civic Leaders
Join us as we sit down with Dr. Randell Trammell to uncover how his lifelong commitment to civic education was sparked by his own transformative experience in a model legislature program. From humble beginnings in Dalton, Geo...