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Jamie Ayres on Why Reading Matters   

Cape Coral High School Pre-IB English teacher and published author Jamie Ayres joins us to discuss how she's helped reinvigorate a love of reading in students campus-wide, what inspired her to write a trilogy of young adult novels, and why she thinks the musical "Hamilton" is a watershed moment in pop culture.
Posted by Adam Wright  On Mar 16, 2020 at 9:03 AM
  
Dwayne Jackson on Hoops On Mission   
Mariner High School grad Dwayne Jackson joins us to discuss his non-profit organization Hoops On Mission, how he's helping change the lives of Lee County's youth through basketball, and what it was like to try out for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Posted by Adam Wright  On Mar 09, 2020 at 8:37 AM
  
Davina Perez on Moving with Purpose   
Lehigh Senior High School Student Services Secretary and 2019-2020 Support Person of the Year Davina Perez joins us to discuss important life lessons she tries to instill in students, why she left the Bronx for south Florida at age 18, and how she was able to retire at age 40.

Posted by Adam Wright  On Mar 02, 2020 at 4:15 PM
  
Jason Sill on Storytelling   

Multimedia Communications Coordinator Jason Sill joins us to discuss important news for students interested in participating in the award-winning Lee County Student Film & Television Awards, the true purpose of Lee Schools TV, and how working for Disney helped him in his role at the District.
Posted by Adam Wright  On Feb 24, 2020 at 8:58 AM
  
Glen Beitmen on Making Science Fun   
"Super Scientist" Glen Beitmen, former Edison Winter Estates Wild Wizard, joins us to talk about why you should bring the whole family to STEMtastic on February 8th and he shows us a few science experiments that are cheap, easy, and fun!

Posted by Adam Wright  On Feb 04, 2020 at 8:41 AM
  
Dr. Charles O'Connor on Fossil Hunting   
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.

Posted by Adam Wright  On Jan 27, 2020 at 10:41 AM
  
Jeremy Ridgeo on Expanding Students' Perspectives   
North Fort Myers High School Global Perspectives teacher Jeremy Ridgeo 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".

Posted by Adam Wright  On Jan 21, 2020 at 8:35 AM
  
Chief Financial Officer Dr. Ami Desamours   

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.
Posted by Adam Wright  On Dec 16, 2019 at 10:20 AM
  
Kelly Harijono on Family Engagement   
Family & Community Engagement Specialist Kelly Harijono joins us to discuss how family engagement can help students succeed in both the classroom and in life, tips on how to be more engaged in your child's learning, and how teachers can better engage with families.

Posted by Adam Wright  On Nov 25, 2019 at 9:23 AM
  
Tammy Scott on Student Attendance   

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.
Posted by Adam Wright  On Nov 19, 2019 at 11:55 AM
  
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