The Inside Scoop

Guest: Dr. Jeanne Walker, Principal of Cobb Horizon High School Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [00:49] Cobb Horizon is Different [01:53] The Typical Student [02:50] Daily Schedule [05:02] Transportation [05:49] Where is it? [06:36] Comparison with University Model [07:44] Accountability [08:43] The Tassel! [09:16] A Unique Staff [11:34] Who Can Attend? [12:21] Behavioral Issues [12:55]...

Guest: John Floresta, Chief Strategy & Accountability Officer Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:32] Milestones Defined [07:37] Looking Deeper with the Like Schools Tool [09:14] Cookie Cutter Doesn't Work [10:09] Impact on Classroom & District [11:46] Evidence of Value for Taxpayers (If the timecode links above don't work in your podcast player, visit "Podcast Home" below.) Usef...

Guest: Emily Hanlin, Executive Director, Food & Nutrition Services Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:13] About FNS [02:55] What is CEP? [05:18] Impact on Non-CEP School Families [06:51] Menu Rotations [10:33] Local Cuisine [12:00] Special Diets [13:20] Resources for More Info (If the timecode links above don't work in your podcast player, visit "Podcast Home" below.) Useful links f...

Guest:  Chris Salter, Principal of Smitha Middle School Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [ 01:31 ] About Chris [ 01:47 ] Biggest Differences in Students [ 02:09 ] Nurturing the Whole Child [ 03:22 ] Diversity in Middle School [ 04:31 ] Teaching Through Turmoil [ 05:43 ] Beyond Academics [ 06:27 ] Growing Responsible Students [ 09:51 ] Staying Informed Using CTLS [ 16:41 ] Parenting M...

Guest:    TJ Perry, Principal of South Cobb High School Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [ 00:32 ] About TJ Perry [ 01:44 ] Differences Students Will Experience [ 03:08 ] Biggest Factors For Success [ 04:59 ] Tips For Parents [ 06:57 ] Guarding Against Negativity [ 08:40 ] Encouraging Positive Culture [ 10:40 ] High School Changes Students [ 12:31 ] The Most Pivotal Year [ 13:43 ] F...

Guest: Lori Horn, Director of Assessment & Personalized Learning Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [00:56] Summer Options Explained [02:27] High School Distinctions [04:37] Options in Elementary and Middle [06:37] How to Get In [08:49] The Registration Window(s) [10:03] The Pandemic's Positive Impact [10:58] Registration Process [13:42] Meet Your Teacher [14:48] Non-credit Recovery Opt...

Guest: Barbara Truluck, School Counseling Consultant Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:46] It's a challenge! [04:05] Influence of the pandemic [05:20] Phone addiction [07:08] Sexting [08:27] Cyberbullying [10:22] Sleep [12:06] When to get a smartphone [16:08] Gaming [17:21] Best move by parents or guardians [18:46] Warning signs [19:28] Ways to stay on top of it (If the timecode links...

Guest: Dr. Missy Marsh, Supervisor of School Counseling, Advisement & Crisis Response Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:28] Staying On-track to Graduate [04:43] In Case You Missed the Letter [05:14] Senioritis [06:08] Once Confirmed For Graduation [08:01] Is Fall Too Late to Plan? [09:30] Students Struggling to Find Life Direction [10:58] Taking a Gap Year [13:37] Start Making Plan...

Guest: Patty DaSilva, Counseling Consultant for Middle Schools and High Schools Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [00:37] Are SATs & ACTs Needed? [05:23] Best Time to Take Them [06:25] They Cost, but There Are Options! [07:25] The Value of Test Prep [09:21] Scoring [11:09] The Dreaded Essay Section [13:30] Multiple Attempts [15:15] Parental Involvement (If the timecode links above don'...

Guests: Lori Jouty, MPH of Cobb & Douglas Public Health Kaitlin Burkly, MSW of The Georgia Prevention Project Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [00:53] How Big is the Problem? [04:06] The Consequences Are Far Worse [07:38] The Georgia Prevention Project [08:26] Warning Signs [12:48] Impact on Adults vs Adolescents [14:49] Combatting Vaping [16:18] A Positive Influence in Schools [16:54...

Guest: Lt. Michael Wilson, Cobb Schools Police Department Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:02] Types of Inside Dangers [05:05] When Police Get Involved [07:29] Alert Badges [09:38] Positively Influencing Students [10:38] Giving the PD a Heads Up [13:12] Concerned Cops (If the timecode links above don't work in your podcast player, visit "Podcast Home" below.) Useful links from the pod...

Guest: Officer Pete Saxton, Emergency Management Specialist Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [00:39] Officer Pete's Expertise [01:54] Focus of Emergency Management [03:40] Types of External Threats [05:58] School-specific Plans [09:00] Assurance of Readiness [10:35] Better Than "Duck and Cover" [12:21] Critical Value of Alert Badges [13:41] Badge Holders [15:22] Employee Training [17:08]...

Guest: Dr. Andrew Kutscher, Supervisor of Advanced Learning Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:17] Who should listen to this? [03:10] Dual Enrollment Defined [04:04] Student Eligibility [06:16] Other Considerations [09:26] Courses in All the Right Places [11:53] Slots Available [13:04] Potential Negatives [14:02] Full Time or Part Time [16:07] Deadlines [17:58] College Application [19:4...

Guests: Patty DaSilva, School Counseling Consultant Gillian Moody, Harrison HS School Counseling Dept. Chair Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:00] Rising Cost of Education [03:32] Thinking Ahead [06:20] Means Testing [08:05] FAFSA Example [09:37] Jobs on Campus [10:28] Changes to FAFSA [13:03] Delays and Concerns [14:05] Abundant Resources [15:56] Gaming the System [17:14] Georgia Futu...

Guest: Felicia Wagner, Executive Director of The Cobb Schools Foundation John Floresta, Chief Strategy & Accountability Officer Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:00] About the Partnership [01:59] Students Benefit [04:55] Origins of the Relationship [07:50] Community Benefits [10:48] Impacting Already (If the timecode links above don't work in your podcast player, visit "Podcast Hom...

Guest: Dr. Andrew Kutscher, Supervisor of K-12 Advanced Learning Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [00:53] Advanced Learning Programs Available [01:41] What Makes Magnet Unique? [04:22] When to Start Looking [05:17] Timeline for Getting into a Magnet Program [06:44] The Prime Candidate [09:51] How Magnet is Viewed [11:52] On The Bus [12:56] Variety of Magnet Programs [15:26] The Competitiv...

Guests: Ana Murphy, Assistant Director of Student Services Keylan Mitchell, Owner of Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:24] Help Through Family Crisis [03:43] Money Sources [04:41] Mooyah Moolah! [06:43] Making the Connection [08:00] Family Impact [10:21] What's the Point? [13:47] The Challenge [15:11] Gratitude [15:27] A Generous School Clubs Partner...

Guest: Anjeannette Barker, Mentoring Matters Coordinator Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [00:46] Caring Motivates [02:01] Family Limitations [03:06] Working with The Foundation [04:32] Collaborating with REACH [05:43] What Mentors Are and Are Not [06:50] The Matchmaker! [08:40] Effectiveness of Commitment [09:55] Remote or In-person [13:25] Applying & Support Process [14:25] Other Wa...

Guest: Gretchen Walton, Assistant Superintendent of Compliance & Legislative Affairs Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [00:53] Civil Rights Defined [03:05] How Cobb Schools Protects Civil Rights [05:57] Civil Rights Complaints [07:16] Lagging OCR Complaints [14:04] Organizational vs. Individual Violations [17:25] Resources for Concerns [20:57] Here's Your Scoop! (If the timecode links...

Guests: Lt. Mike Wilson & Ofc. Pete Saxton Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:03] Cobb Schools' Police Department [02:15] Our Emergency Planning Guy [05:21] Alert Badges Save Time and Lives! [07:14] Consequences of Vapes [17:02] The Anonymous Tip Line for Texts (If the timecode links above don't work in your podcast player, visit "Podcast Home" below.) Useful links from the podcast:...

Guest: Dr. Joseph Woodruff, Director of Applied Learning & Design Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:06] Applied Learning & Design Explained [03:54] Uniquely Effective [08:05] Engages All Learning Styles [10:13] The Motto & Areas [14:24] You Heard It Here First! [15:55] Better Student Results [17:01] Prepping for a Career [18:14] STEM & STEAM (If the timecode links above...

Guest: Emily Hanlin, Executive Director of Food & Nutrition Services Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [00:37] Self-Sustaining Team [01:53] A Different Approach [03:17] Overcoming Oppressive Federal Mandates [04:41] We Have a District Chef?! [06:36] Farm to School [10:09] Challenges & Benefits of Local Sourcing [12:42] Reducing Waste [14:40] Handling Food Allergies [16:01] Watching...

Guest: John Floresta, Chief Strategy & Accountability Officer Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:19] Honorary Southerner [03:03] Importance of Early Info [04:18] Meteorologists & Cobb Schools [05:43] Early Preparation [06:21] Making the Call [07:42] When Forecasts Miss the Mark [10:20] Have a Family Plan B [11:40] Partial Closings [12:40] Did CTLS Kill Snow Days Forever? [14:57]...

Guest: Felicia Wagner, Executive Director of The Cobb Schools Foundation Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [00:54] About The Foundation [01:27] The REACH Scholarship [04:05] List of the Recipients [05:17] How Recipients Are Found [05:58] The Goal [06:58] Funding Sources [10:01] The Role of Mentors [10:55] Become Part of the Solution! (If the timecode links above don't work in your podcast...

Guest: Suzanne Cain, Alternative Education Director Click on a timecode to jump to the topic: [01:20] About the guest [02:07] Alternative Education Explained [03:23] The Alt Ed Team [04:45] Locations & Cobb Horizon [05:39] It's All About Relationships! [09:54] Bad Choices Don't Make Bad Kids [11:09] Success Stories! [13:47] Measuring Success [15:47] Working with The Fam (If the timecode links...