
Spotlight 4 Success
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Episodes
103 episodes
ABC Testimonial | Melissa Scott | Alabama Federal Programs
Melissa Scott gives her testimony about her experience with American Book Company materials.
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0:36

ABC Testimonial | Molly Killingsworth | Alabama Federal Programs
Molly Killingsworth gives her testimony about her experience with American Book Company materials.
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0:54

ABC Testimonial | Andre Hodges | Alabama Federal Programs
Andre Hodges gives her testimony about her experience with American Book Company materials.
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1:21

ABC Testimonial | Bernard Mitchell | Alabama Federal Programs
Bernard Mitchell gives his testimony about his experience with American Book Company materials.
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0:40

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, Chief School Financial...
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5:09

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 Director for Florence City...
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4:32

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 Conference in Montgomery, th...
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6:14

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 achievement? This quest...
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4:34

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 curtain on this process i...
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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.Spotlight 4...
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2:53

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 that ultimately brough...
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5:31

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 pioneered a system of...
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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 curtain on this critica...
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4:09

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 Alabama school in rari...
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5:57

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 equ...
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11:30

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 dedi...
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9:24

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...
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6:04

Discovering Family Heritage Through 1950s Japanese Letters
Letters have a unique power to transcend time, connecting us to voices from the past in ways that feel surprisingly immediate and personal. Karen Miller, an eighth-grade English language arts teacher at Maiden Middle School in North Carolina, d...
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5:53

Preserving the Past Through Technology
What happens when students turn their digital skills toward preserving family histories? Something magical, according to veteran educator Wesley Fryer. Speaking from the North Carolina Mid-Level Educators Conference in Charlotte, Fryer shares h...
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8:00

How Jennifer McCormick Found Her Calling
What happens when teaching finds you, rather than the other way around? Jennifer McCormick from Spring Hill Middle School in Scotland County shares her refreshing perspective on falling into education through tutoring, and how that unexpected p...
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4:31

ABC Testimonial | Ben Fuhs
Ben Fuhs gives a testimonial about his experience with ABC Books. Website: Spotlight 4 Success
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1:45

ABC Testimonial | Jamie Fowler-White
Jamie Fowler-White gives a brief testimony about her experience with ABC materials. Website: Spotlight 4 Success
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ABC Testimonial | Patrick Harry
Patrick Harry gives a powerful testimony about how ABC books have helped him in his profession.Website: Spotlight 4 Success
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