Sunday, November 18, 2018

Episode 9 - #FCPS1KidsDeserveIt - Much More Than a Hashtag!

Episode 9 Overview - 
In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with two special guests about the story behind the school division's hashtag, #FCPS1KidsDeserveIt.  Guests include Megan Howland, reading specialist at C.M. Bradley Elementary School and Prashant Shrestha, assistant superintendent of business and planning.
    Dr. Jeck poses the following questions to Megan and Prashant: 
    • Megan - Who is a celebrity that someone has said you looked like?
    • Prashant - What's a saying you say a lot?
    • Megan - What does the hashtag mean? How did it come to be? 
    • Megan - How has that message been received?
    • Prashant - What is your take on the hashtag and how it relates to the business end of our schools?
    • Megan - Do people latch onto the hashtag?  Are there misperceptions about the hashtag? 
    • Megan - What has been staff members' reactions to the different approach to the budget last year?
    • Prashant - What did you notice about staff members' reactions to the different approach to the budget last year?
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    Monday, November 5, 2018

    Episode 8 - Disabilities Awareness Month Stories of Inspiration



    Episode 8 Overview-  October is Disabilities Awareness Month.
    In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with two young men who share their inspirational stories of overcoming disabilities and advocating for awareness.  Guests include Ryan Perry, a 2014 graduate of Fauquier High School and Lane Mullins, a senior at Liberty High School.
    Dr. Jeck poses the following questions to Ryan and Lane: 
    • Lane: You accidentally ate some radioactive vegetables.  They were good but what's even cooler is they endow you with a superpower of your choice.  What's it going to be?
    • Ryan:  What historical figure would you like to have a chat with? 
    • Lane:  Tell me about your experiences with the LHS band and the things you've had to overcome.  Do your classmates help you out?
    • Ryan:  Tell me about the play and what interested you in playwriting and acting.
    • Lane:  What is drawing you to Virginia Tech?  What would you like to study there? Have you ever thought about going into teaching?
    • Lane and Ryan:  Are you comfortable discussing your disability? 
    • Lane and Ryan:  Have you ever been made to feel uncomfortable? 
    • Lane and Ryan:  What advice would you give to another student who is struggling with their disability or how they are perceived?
    Listener Question:
    Dr. Jeck talks about this generation of students and his belief that they will do great things.

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