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Podcast No. 118: Dr. Jared Myracle of JMCSS
Podcast No. 118: Dr. Jared Myracle of JMCSS

With so many changes happening amongst our school system, it’s easy to become discouraged, but we’re thankful for leaders like Dr. Jared Myracle whose vision hold our community together. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews this Chief Academic Officer of the Jackson-Madison County School System to learn about how he ended up in the world of education and why investing in our local schools is essential to building a great city.

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Podcast No. 85: JMCSS Superintendent Eric Jones
Podcast No. 85: JMCSS Superintendent Eric Jones

Our Jackson Home believes that the strength of a city lies in its public school system, and we're proud to have a new superintendent for the Jackson-Madison County School System who agrees. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews Mississippi native Eric Jones about his journey with education both in and outside of Jackson and what he's dreaming for our schools' future.

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Podcast No. 65: Donna Agnew of Hands Up! Preschool
Podcast No. 65: Donna Agnew of Hands Up! Preschool

From her career as a professional clown to her years teaching in the Jackson-Madison County School System to even her management of Moe's, Donna Agnew has found herself bound up in the lives of Jackson's children and parents time and time again. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger sits down with her to find out how her passion for education and childhood development has transformed into the establishment and growth of Hands Up!, a local non-profit preschool aimed to serve low-income families.

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Podcast No. 52: Nathan Lewis of Early College High
Podcast No. 52: Nathan Lewis of Early College High

With all changes happening in our school system over the past year, it's easy to fret about our children's education. Some amazing things are on the horizon, though, including a new program called Early College High. Kevin Adelsberger sits down with administrator Nathan Lewis and hears about his vision to equip student for careers earlier than you might think possible.

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Podcast No. 35: JMCSS Vision 2020
Podcast No. 35: JMCSS Vision 2020

We sure hope that you've been attending the JMCSS Vision 2020 discussions, but if you haven't (or if you just want an abbreviated recap) check out this quick conversation with Dr. Verna Ruffin, Superintendent of Jackson-Madison County Schools, and two representatives from Kimley Horn. Hosted by Kevin Adelsberger.

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