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Interview with Dr. Amy Jablonski, 2020 Candidate for NC State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Tar Heel Teachers at Home is a weekly videocast focused on engaging North Carolinians in conversations about education. Each week, a panel of educators interview a guest(s).

In this videocast, the Tar Heel Teachers chat with Dr. Amy Jablonski about her bid for NC State Superintendent of Public Instruction. She shares why she is uniquely qualified for the role, and she unpacks aspects of her platform.

This week’s panel:

• Moderator: Marlow M. Artis, Upward Bound Director (Sampson County Schools)
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• Elementary School Panelist: Angela Adams, K-5 Science Curriculum Specialist (Cumberland County Schools)
• Twitter: @AlwaysScience1
• Middle School Panelist: Meredith Pinckney, Agriculture Teacher at Carroll Magnet Middle School (Wake County Public School System)
• Twitter: @_MsPinckney
• High School Panelist: Mika Twietmeyer, Biology Teacher at Riverside High School (Durham Public Schools)
• Twitter: @MikaJHunter
• Administrative Panelist: Leslie Harris, Assistant Principal at South Robeson High School (Public Schools of Robeson County)
• Twitter: @Iteachcivics

This week's guest(s):

• Dr. Amy Jablonski, 2020 Canddiate for NC State Superintendent
• Twitter: @AmyJforNC
• Website: www.amyjablonski.com

Interview with Matthew Bristow-Smith, 2019 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year!

In this videocast, the Tar Heel Teachers conduct an in-depth interview with Matthew Bristow-Smith about his recent selection as the 2019 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year. He shares details about his career, his thoughts about principal compensation,  and ideas about how principals and teachers can develop strong congenial relationships.

This week’s panel:

• Moderator: Marlow M. Artis, Upward Bound Director (Sampson County Schools)
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• Elementary School Panelist: Amy Tart, 5th Grade English/Social Studies Teacher at Union Intermediate School (Sampson County Schools)
• Twitter: @Cards4Scholars
• Middle School Panelist: Camille Newman, 7th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher at John Griffin Middle School (Cumberland County Schools)
• Twitter: @CamNewman1989
• High School Panelist: Mika Twietmeyer, Biology Teacher at Riverside High School (Durham Public Schools)
• Twitter: @MikaJHunter
• Support Personnel Panelist: Aritia Smalls, AIG Program Specialist (Cumberland County Schools)
• Twitter: @SmallsAritia

This week's guest(s):

• Matthew Bristow-Smith, Principal of Edgecombe Early College High School (Edgecombe County Public Schools)
• Twitter: @MBristow_Smith

The 6,000 Hour Learning Gap

Tar Heel Teachers (Educational Panel Talk Show) S2E3 - Town Hall Meeting with Dr. June Atkinson: NC's State Superintendent!

Our Town Hall Meeting with Dr. June Atkinson is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• .45 - The Busy Bees of Plain View Primary open the show with a vocal performance!
• 3:45 - Teacher Talk: The co-hosts are joined by Dr. June Atkinson (NC's State Superintendent)! The group discusses The End of Standard 6 & The Growing Gap in Local Spending between Wealthy & Poor Counties.
• 21:05 - Minute to Win It Challenge: Dr. June Atkinson faces off against Dr. Robert Taylor (Bladen County's Superintendent), Mrs. Deborah Belle (Principal of Plain View Primary), and Josiah (1st Grader) in the Movin' On Up: Cup Game!
• 23:55 - The co-hosts interview Dr. June Atkinson!
• 36:00 - Public Forum: Dr. June Atkinson fields questions from our studio audience!
• 48:50 - The Busy Bees of Plain View Primary close our show with a step performance!

Please share your opinions of this month's show by posting your comments to this blog. You can also join the conversation by tweeting us @TarHeelTeachers via Twitter. Email is another viable option, write your comments to tarheelteachers@gmail.com. Also, do not forget to like Tar Heel Teachers on Facebook - www.facebook.com/TarHeelTeachers. We also post exclusive pictures on our Facebook Page!

This show nor its co-hosts are perfect! We hope that you will grow and learn with us!

Tar Heel Teachers - Educational Panel Talk Show - S2E2 - Autism Special!

Our Autism Special is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers....

• 1:00 - Teacher Talk: The co-hosts review Myths about Autism. They also discuss the Center for Children with Autism of Wilmington's desire to raise money for a new bus. Lastly, they share a young autistic boy's spot-on "Michael Jackson" dance moves!
• 15:55 - The co-hosts interview Amy Sparks from the Jarred Bryan Sparks Foundation!
• 25:05 - Christy Jenks provides tips for parents with autistic children!
• 31:25 - The co-hosts reflect about how autism has impacted their careers!

11 Myths About Autism

https://blog.autismspeaks.org/2011/11/21/11-myths-about-autism/

Please share your opinions of this month's show by posting your comments to this blog. You can also join the conversation by tweeting us @TarHeelTeachers via Twitter. Email is another viable option, write your comments to tarheelteachers@gmail.com. Also, do not forget to like Tar Heel Teachers on Facebook - www.facebook.com/TarHeelTeachers. We also post exclusive pictures to our Facebook Page!

This show nor its co-hosts are perfect! We hope that you will grow and learn with us!

Tar Heel Teachers Town Hall Meeting with Dr. June Atkinson!