This week, we visit with Dr. Ken Newman, School Board Member of Jackson-Madison County Schools and a longtime educator in this district and educational leadership professor at Union University.
This week, Greg Hammond visits with Principal LaDonna Braswell of North Parkway Middle School to learn about an exciting new program offered to 6-8 grade students interested in nursing and other healthcare careers (the first of its kind in Tennessee). Plus - a conversation with West Tennessee Teacher of the Year Mr. Bob Sparks. Mr. Sparks, an 11th-12th grade English teacher at JCM-Early College High, was recently honored by the Tennessee Department of Education. Those conversations and much more on episode two of For the District: the JMCSS podcast. PS - Put your running shoes on! We're preparing for a 5K.
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (JASA) Principal Dr. Josie Currie joins us on this episode to share exciting details of JASA's new partnership with Union University. She'll also explain the meaning of PRINCESS-PAL. PLUS Coach Kendall Dancy, the new head coach of the JCM boys basketball team, provides a preview of his first season with the Cougars [and a cool story about his time as a professional basketball player].
