March 4, 2015

Dr. Mark Wilson is the founder of The Educational Leadership Group. You may remember that I interviewed him way back at Episode 8 . He is the Georgia Principal of the Year for 2008 and the National Principal of the Year of 2009!

Today we are starting a new monthly segment called iPrincipal.

Check out his TED Talk
He is a teacher, coach, consultant, public speaker and now
an author. His book will soon be available but you get a sneak peek into it by
joining us for these monthly segments.
Connect with Mark on twitter @ MarkWilsonGA and his website http://www.markwilsoneducation.com/

Each segment will start with an “ i ” (next month is Innovate).
Mark will talk and share stories about the principalship. He will provide
suggestions for the school building leader in addressing the many demands of
the position.
This should be an awesome opportunity for professional
learning!
Enjoy!
You can also contact Mark at
Mark.wilson.ga@gmail.com
or call him at 706-474-2454
Length 17:34

November 6, 2014
Taking the classroom to another level is what experience education is all about. In this age of standardization and efficiency what has suffered most is the field trip. In the minds of many, these are waste of time...no way!
Most travels associated with studies create the desire within kids to know more! Talk about ramping up learning! There is nothing better than exploring, touching the past, smelling the wilderness, and getting just a little bit muddy. As a principal and former Boy Scout Scout Master, I experienced some exciting adventures...and was able to find the right teachers who took Scout trips and made them part of experiential learning!
Too often these types of trips suffer from financial cutbacks and political garbage...Kids need to have adventures and you can make them happen!
You make kids want to learn more science, history and other academics if you just take the time and resources to make these trips part of your school culture!
Check out these links to know more!
Don't give in...make these trips a part of the kids educational pursuit and watch the interest in learning skyrocket!!!!
Enjoy!
Length: 34:20
October 14, 2014

Dr. Hayward
Cordy is the Executive Director of the Oconee RESA.

Hayward grew
up in Wrightsville, Ga-Johnson County…the son of sharecroppers. As you listen
to Hayward talk, think about the ultimate lessons that his family taught him.
He could have complained and wanted someone to save him. He could have bemoaned
his station in life. Instead, he focused on succeeding. He didn't let others
derail his focus, he stayed the course and earned college degrees and
eventually became the superintendent of the same school system where he had
once attended class.

Listen for
Hayward to explain … Damaged Goods, Choices and Consequences, The Greatest
Lesson Taught to him by His Family, and An Improbable Dream Became Reality.
There are
many lessons to be gleaned from Hayward’s memories.
I hope that
you will come back and listen, again and again and share with others.
In a world
where it is easy to be negative about all of life experiences…Hayward’s recollections
make you realize that hard work and determination do pay off!

Thanks for
listening! I hope that you will take his words to heart!
To discover
more about the Oconee RESA or to connect with Dr. Cordy use the link or address
blow.
http://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/oconee/default.aspx?ClientCode=oconee
Dr. Hayward
Cordy
Executive
Director
Oconee RESA
206 South
Main Street
Tennille,
Georgia 31089
Phone:
478-552-5178
Length: 52:12