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Georgia Partnership's Field Notes

Georgia Partnership's Field Notes

By The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education

A podcast from the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education spotlighting the good work happening across Georgia's education landscape through local, community-driven initiatives.
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Leading the Georgia Partnership w/ Dr. Dana Rickman of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education

Georgia Partnership's Field NotesDec 14, 2021

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The Intersection of Medicine & Literacy w/ Dr. Keisha Callins of Mercer University School of Medicine & Community Health Care Systems, Inc.

The Intersection of Medicine & Literacy w/ Dr. Keisha Callins of Mercer University School of Medicine & Community Health Care Systems, Inc.

In episode 29 of Field Notes, Kathleen Da Silva of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education sits down with women's health professional, Dr. Keisha Callins, MD, MPH to discuss her perspectives on the intersection of medicine and literacy in rural communities, her support of early literacy as a board member for the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy, and her commitment to developing the next generation of rural healthcare providers.

Aug 07, 202344:53
"Welcome Kat/Passing the Baton" w/ Kathleen Da Silva and Merrill Kemp-Wilcox of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education

"Welcome Kat/Passing the Baton" w/ Kathleen Da Silva and Merrill Kemp-Wilcox of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education

In episode 28 of Field Notes, the Georgia Partnership officially says farewell to its inaugural host, Merrill Kemp-Wilcox and welcomes new host and recently-hired Rural Engagement Manager, Kathleen Da Silva. Appropriately, Merrill and Kathleen discuss Merrill's transition from Atlanta, Georgia to Tucson, Arizona; Kathleen's journey from Fulton County Schools to the Georgia Partnership; and the beauty and charm of rural Georgia.

Jul 28, 202322:22
The Jacket Journey w/ Dr. Michelle Taylor of Calhoun City Schools

The Jacket Journey w/ Dr. Michelle Taylor of Calhoun City Schools

In episode 27 of Field Notes, and part three of our "Kindergarten Readiness" series, Merrill Wilcox of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, catches up with Dr. Michelle Taylor, Superintendent of Calhoun City Schools, to discuss the district's efforts to kick off the "Jacket Journey" in their students' earliest years of learning.

Jul 10, 202325:15
Building Babies' Brains w/ Kim Holland of Gwinnett County Public Schools
Jul 10, 202339:17
The Baby Braves program w/ Rachel Schory of the Heard County Community Partnership

The Baby Braves program w/ Rachel Schory of the Heard County Community Partnership

In episode 25 of Field Notes, and part one of our "Kindergarten Readiness" series, Merrill Wilcox of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, chats with Rachel Schory, Project Manager with the Heard County Community Partnership about their Baby Braves program. Launched in 2016, the program aims to increase access to books for children ages 0-3 and help parents support their children’s literacy skills and prepare them for high school graduation and beyond.

Jul 10, 202326:20
The Georgia FLEX Program w/ Melissa Dark of the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Chamber of Commerce

The Georgia FLEX Program w/ Melissa Dark of the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Chamber of Commerce

In episode 24 of Field Notes, Merrill Wilcox, Director of Outreach & Engagement at the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, chats with Melissa Dark, President and CEO of the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Chamber of Commerce about their Georgia FLEX initiative. Through a collaboration of the Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy, Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Chamber of Commerce and Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority, the Fitzgerald Leadership & Entrepreneur X-perience, or FLEX, was created with one goal in mind – to spark an entrepreneurial spirit in the students of Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County.

Feb 23, 202335:58
Embracing a New Normal w/ Dr. Kirk Nooks of Gordon State College

Embracing a New Normal w/ Dr. Kirk Nooks of Gordon State College

In episode 23 of Field Notes, Merrill Wilcox, Director of Outreach & Engagement at the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, chats with with Dr. Kirk Nooks, president of Gordon State College, about the challenges he and his institution have encountered in their recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 and how they're preparing not only their students, but also the college for the future.

Dec 14, 202221:03
SUPER-intendent Roundtable w/ Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis, Dr. Michael Duncan, and Dr. Keith Simmons
Dec 14, 202253:14
Happy Helpings w/ Cindy Kicklighter and Tamika Boone of the Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning
Feb 01, 202229:44
Leading the Georgia Partnership w/ Dr. Dana Rickman of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
Dec 14, 202125:32
The Rural Studies Institute w/ Dr. Veronica Womack of Georgia College
Dec 06, 202137:30
The Rural Education Fund w/ Paige Pushkin of the Georgia Foundation for Public Education

The Rural Education Fund w/ Paige Pushkin of the Georgia Foundation for Public Education

In episode 18 of Field Notes, Merrill Wilcox and Robert Gaines of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education connect with Paige Pushkin, Executive Director of the Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE), to discuss the overwhelming educational needs in rural Georgia and how GFPE's Rural Education Fund is addressing those needs by "providing traditional public schools, charter schools, and school districts located in counties with 35,000 or fewer residents up to $10,000 to use however they wish to drive student outcomes."

Nov 16, 202131:49
Tackling the Teacher Pipeline #3: "The Valdosta Sullivan Scholars Program" w/ Dr. Karla Hull, E.D. of VSU Sullivan Scholarship Program & Paul Goodrich, Chair of the Ruby Sullivan Educational Scholars

Tackling the Teacher Pipeline #3: "The Valdosta Sullivan Scholars Program" w/ Dr. Karla Hull, E.D. of VSU Sullivan Scholarship Program & Paul Goodrich, Chair of the Ruby Sullivan Educational Scholars

In installment three of the "Tackling the Teacher Pipeline" series of the Georgia Partnership's Field Notes, Merrill Kemp-Wilcox and Robert Gaines of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education connect with Dr. Karla Hull, Executive Director of VSU Sullivan Scholarship Program, and Paul Goodrich, Chair of the Ruby Sullivan Educational Scholars Program, to discuss how the they're honoring Mrs. Ruby Sullivan's educational legacy by awarding college scholarships to high school juniors and seniors in need who have a desire to become teachers

Apr 19, 202146:24
Tackling the Teacher Pipeline #2: "Beyond the Classroom" w/ Dr. Sharon Hixon, Dean of the School of Education at Dalton State College
Apr 19, 202134:09
Tackling the Teacher Pipeline #1: "Poverty: The Elephant in the Room" w/ Dr. Cindi Chance (GACTE) and Dr. CaDeisha Cooper (Candler County Schools)
Apr 19, 202138:27
Battling Through Budget Cuts #4: "Calculating the Costs" w/ Dr. Vickie Reed, Superintendent of Brooks County Schools

Battling Through Budget Cuts #4: "Calculating the Costs" w/ Dr. Vickie Reed, Superintendent of Brooks County Schools

In the final installment of the "Battling Through Budget Cuts" series of the Georgia Partnership's Field Notes, Merrill Kemp-Wilcox and Robert Gaines of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education connect with Dr. Vickie Reed , Superintendent of Brooks County Schools, to discuss the challenges her district is facing in light of a decrease in state education funding and an increase in the costs of educating students while adhering to the CDC's COVID-19 guidelines.

Jun 11, 202012:37
Battling Through Budget Cuts #3: "Tackling Technology" w/ Mr. Barry Waller, Superintendent of Toombs County Schools

Battling Through Budget Cuts #3: "Tackling Technology" w/ Mr. Barry Waller, Superintendent of Toombs County Schools

In installment three of the "Battling Through Budget Cuts" series of the Georgia Partnership's Field Notes, Merrill Kemp-Wilcox and Robert Gaines of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education connect with Superintendent Barry Waller of Toombs County Schools to discuss how a double-digit state budget cut will exacerbate existing instructional challenges in the district caused by limited broadband connectivity and minimal access to devices.

Jun 11, 202014:10
Battling Through Budget Cuts #2: "Taking Care of People" w/ Dr. Jay Brinson, Superintendent of Wayne County Schools

Battling Through Budget Cuts #2: "Taking Care of People" w/ Dr. Jay Brinson, Superintendent of Wayne County Schools

In installment two of the "Battling Through Budget Cuts" series of the Georgia Partnership's Field Notes, Merrill Kemp-Wilcox and Robert Gaines of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education connect with Dr. Jay Brinson, Superintendent of Wayne County Schools, to discuss how he and his team are planning to weather the state budget cuts and subsequent reduction in school funding by prioritizing people over projects.

Jun 11, 202015:07
Battling Through Budget Cuts #1: "Being Creative, Innovative, & Resourceful" w/ Dr. Michele Taylor, Superintendent of Calhoun City Schools
Jun 11, 202020:49
Voices from the Ground #6: Communicating During the Crisis w/ Curtis Callaway of Shaw Industries

Voices from the Ground #6: Communicating During the Crisis w/ Curtis Callaway of Shaw Industries

In part six of the "Voices from the Ground" series of the Georgia Partnership's Field Notes, Merrill Kemp-Wilcox and Robert Gaines of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education connect with Curtis Callaway, Director of Communications with Shaw Industries, to discuss how his team ramped up their efforts to communicate clearly, effectively, and frequently with everyone in the organization in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.

Apr 23, 202018:49
Voices from the Ground #5: Open for Business w/ June Merritt of the Early County Board of Commissioners
Apr 23, 202014:40
Voices from the Ground #4: The Big Challenge is the Future w/ Dr. Kermit Gilliard of Grady County Schools,
Apr 23, 202018:57
Voices from the Ground #3: The Power of Collaboration w/ Zoe Myers of Cook County Family Connection
Apr 23, 202025:22
Voices from the Ground #2: Challenges in Childcare w/ Rachale LaVoie of Childcare Resource & Referral of Southeast Georgia
Apr 23, 202017:37
Voices from the Ground #1: Filling the Instructional Gap w/ Dr. Bronwyn Reagan Martin of Early County Schools

Voices from the Ground #1: Filling the Instructional Gap w/ Dr. Bronwyn Reagan Martin of Early County Schools

In part one of the "Voices from the Ground" series of the Georgia Partnership's Field Notes, Merrill Kemp-Wilcox and Robert Gaines of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education connect with Dr. Bronwyn Ragan-Martin, Superintendent of Early County Schools, to discuss how she is leading her district through the fear and uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, while anticipating the instructional challenges her teachers and students will face when school resumes.

Apr 23, 202017:48
Education Bright Spots from the 2010s

Education Bright Spots from the 2010s

In episode four of the Georgia Partnership's Field Notes, Merrill Kemp-Wilcox and Robert Gaines of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education connect with educators and leaders across Georgia to reflect on some of the good education-related work that happened in Georgia during the 2010s and discuss how we might carry that momentum forward.

Jan 22, 202034:59
Rural Education in Georgia & Why It Matters! w/ Alan Richard of SREB
Nov 07, 201931:19
Journeying Toward a More Literate Community
Sep 24, 201932:09
Ready, Set, Launch!

Ready, Set, Launch!

In this brief introductory episode of Field Notes, Robert Gaines and Merrill Wilcox of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education explain the "Why?" behind the organization's decision to launch a podcast, digging into the genesis of the idea, the intended audience, and long-term vision for spotlighting the good work happening in Georgia through partnerships between the business and education communities. 

Aug 13, 201904:49