Season 1

June 5, 2025

ABC Testimonial | Melissa Scott | Alabama Federal Programs

Melissa Scott gives her testimony about her experience with American Book Company materials.

June 5, 2025

ABC Testimonial | Molly Killingsworth | Alabama Federal Programs

Molly Killingsworth gives her testimony about her experience with American Book Company materials.

June 4, 2025

ABC Testimonial | Andre Hodges | Alabama Federal Programs

Andre Hodges gives his testimony about his experience with American Book Company materials.

June 4, 2025

Testimonial | Bernard Mitchell | Alabama Federal Programs

Bernard Mitchell gives his testimony about his experience with American Book Company materials.

June 4, 2025

Fashion Degree to Federal Funds

The unexpected paths that lead us to educational service often reveal themselves in surprising ways. Meet Mia Phillips, whose journey from fashion merchandising and business to becoming the Federal Programs Bookkeeper Directo...

June 4, 2025

Mapping Success in Alabama Education

In this enlightening conversation from the Federal Programs Conference in Montgomery, Bernard shares how he transitioned from a 15-year career spanning roles as teacher, middle school principal, high school administrator, Chi...

June 2, 2025

Navigating Education Law

Federal education programs exist in a complex regulatory environment that can be challenging to navigate. How do school leaders effectively implement these programs while maintaining focus on what truly matters - student achi...

June 2, 2025

The 28-Year Educational Journey

From the bustling retail world to the vibrant classrooms of New Orleans and Alabama, Andre Hodges' 28-year educational journey reveals the remarkable impact of dedicated educators. Speaking from the Federal Programs Conferenc...

May 30, 2025

Federal Program Insights

Have you ever wondered how federal education funding actually reaches classrooms and impacts students? Dr. Molly Killingsworth, Director of Federal Programs for the Alabama State Department of Education, pulls back the curtai...

May 29, 2025

Juggling 10 Title Schools: One Coordinator's Journey

What happens when a passionate classroom teacher discovers new ways to impact education? Casie Barksdale never planned to leave teaching, but a desire to improve her technology skills led to an unexpected career evolution tha...

May 29, 2025

Driving Student Growth in Alabama Schools

Ever wondered how schools transform federal funding into real student success? Melissa Scott, Federal Program Supervisor for Decatur City Schools, pulls back the curtain on effective intervention strategies that actually work...

May 28, 2025

Federal Funding in Education

Ever wondered who ensures federal education dollars make it to classrooms where they can truly impact student learning? Faith Goshay, an Education Specialist with the Alabama State Department of Education, pulls back the curt...

May 28, 2025

The Dream Team: How Collaboration Transformed Tuscaloosa City Schools

Ever wondered what it takes to transform struggling schools into success stories? Dr. Tonya Cruz reveals the blueprint that's changing education in Alabama. As School Improvement Director for Tuscaloosa City Schools, she's pi...

May 15, 2025

When Everyone Invests: The Recipe for Educational Excellence

Excellence in education takes center stage as Dr. Wallace Martin reveals the remarkable journey that led Brookwood Elementary to national recognition. Receiving the National Title I School of Distinction award places this Ala...

May 7, 2025

Coffee, Classrooms, and Courage: A Principal's Journey

Charles Williams leaps from the page with his powerful insights on educational equity. As an assistant principal in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, Williams bridges theory with everyday practice, offering a framework that transforms abstract equity concepts into concrete actions for educators. Spotl…

May 7, 2025

Building Passion for STEM

Ever wondered how to transform science education from a classroom afterthought to the centerpiece of student engagement? Brad Rhew has the answers. As the Science and STEM Coordinator for Guilford County Schools and president-elect of the North Carolina Science Teachers Association, Brad brings a w…

May 7, 2025

North Carolina's AFT Movement

What drives teachers to become advocates? In this revealing conversation from the North Carolina Mid-Level Educators Conference, host Devin Pintozzi speaks with Elizabeth Nelson and Pablo Dela Canal about their transformative journeys from dedicated classroom educators to passionate advocates with …