The Recess Podcast

In this episode host David McGuire goes one on one with Parent Advocate and Founder of Education Freestyle Ashley Virden. 

In this episode host David McGuire is joined by Cassandra Anderson as they get into some necessary trouble calling out those schools that are continuing to not only miseducate Black children, but also mistreat Black children.

In this Teach Indy Now Educators Conference 2021 special live session, The Recess Podcast is joined by Sara Marshall from The Mind Trust, Kevin Melrose, and Lashawna Tramill who part of the Task Force to discuss the Conference the first day and half and the importance of teacher voice in this conference and the education space in Indianapolis. 

In this special episode of The Recess Podcast, host David McGuire is live from The Teach Indy Educators Conference 2021 to discuss what individuals can expect from this first of its kind 3 day conference in Indianapolis IN. This episode features three presenters: Anashay Wright, Patrick Jones, and Kevin Melrose. 

In this 1 Year Anniversary show host David McGuire celebrates a year of REAL Conversation. This episode is featuring EmpowerED Families. They discuss the importance of parent advocates and building advocacy in parents. 

In this episode host David McGuire is joined by Dr. LaWanda Jobe who is a Black author and they will discuss the importance of early literacy, representation in books, and how to important it is for Blacks to tell their own stories!

In this episode host David McGuire shares part 1 of his Leadership Story. 

In this episode, we create a safe space to talk about teacher burnout. There was a lot shared and we created the space for it. 

In this episode host David McGuire is joined by Sara Marshall from The Mind Trust. This episode highlights the launch of Teach Indy Now and their upcoming Educators Conference 2021. 

In this episode host David McGuire sit downs with Lawyer, Mom, and Private School Recruitment Director Robin Shaw as they discuss a variety of education topics. Topics include Learning Loss in Students, State Testing, Exceptional Learners, Selecting the Right School

In this episode host David McGuire will be joined by Cohort 7 of The Mind Trust School Fellowship. Join us for this episode featuring Morrise Harbour, Geoffrey Fenelus, Tarir Al-Nasir, and Francisco Valdiosera. Listen and hear from Real Men Leading!

In this 30th episode host David McGuire goes one on one with his good friend and Executive Director of Teach for American Amar Patel to have an education conversation on a variety of topics including the impact of virtual learning, school accountability, teacher voice, and student voice. 

In this episode host David McGuire is joined again by FREE CEO/Founder JuDonne Hemingway and 4 fellows from the inaugural fellowship class: Lauren Lopez, Toreya Townsend, Bobby Thomas, and Alyssa McIntyre and they will discuss why it is important for leaders of color to take hold of their own development and fill their bucket.

In this episode, host David McGuire sit down to discuss the idea of how teacher residency programs can help transform education and improve teacher quality. He is joined by two resident teachers representing the new Relay Graduate School of Indianapolis and KIPP Indy teachers Kelvin Owens and Dalian Williams. 

In this episode host David McGuire will talk about the new Indiana E-Learning Lab and Indianapolis Community Learning Sites. He will be joined by Porsche Chisley who is overseeing the work of the e-learning lab and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson who is Program Coordinator at one of the Community Learning Sites.

In this episode host David McGuire is joined by his fellow Indy K12 bloggers as they discuss education in 2020 and what we are looking forward to in education in 2021. 

In this episode host David McGuire will be joined by two Black Women Principals who were recently awarded Indiana Principals of the Year. You do not want to miss this episode featuring Dr. Dennisha Murff and Dr. Crystal Thorpe.

In this episode host David McGuire is joined by Angela Brito De Rodriguez and Sarah TeKolste as they discuss what it means for schools in Indianapolis to be more linguistically response. You do not want to miss this one of kind episode.

In this 23rd episode host David McGuire is joined by Dr. Renae Azziz of Virtuoso Education. In this episode we talk about a variety of topics including the  of disproportionately  of Black students being referred to special education, culturally responsive teaching, and how schools can improve their practice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. You do not want to miss this episode of Fre...

In episode 22 of The Recess Podcast, host David McGuire yields the floor and provides a platform for 3 amazing Black Women Leaders in Education to allow their voice to be heard. You do not want to miss this episode full of gems and giving flowers to the Black Women who have paved the way and currently paving the way for us all. #BlackWomenMatter 

In episode 21 host David McGuire tackles the idea of “Every Child Can Succeed” he is joined by Alexandra Curlin who talks about her quest for the Washington Township School Board, but what it means to ensure every child can succeed.

In this episode I concluded the 4 part series The Race for the School Board. This episode was part 3 of The IPS School Board featuring Chrissy Smith and Brandon Randall.  Trust me you want to listen to this conversation as these two candidate discuss why they should be elected to the IPS School board. 

In the 3rd installment of The Race for the School Board Conversation host David McGuire discusses with three candidate running for school boards in Pike Township, Wayne Township, and Warren Township. In this episode these three candidates share how they will be supporting families, students, school, and the community as members. Check out this episode featuring Temeka Lomax, Karen Burke, and Haley...

In this episode host David McGuire kicks off part 1 of 4 part series titled The Race for the School Board. In this episode 3 candidates running for seats on the Indianapolis Public School Board. You do not want to miss this episode featuring Kenneth Allen, Daqavise Winston, and Will Pritchard. 

In this episode host David McGuire is joined by three Black male educators, leaders, and fathers to talk about the current landscape of education for the Black children of Indianapolis. In this episode David McGuire also shares personal stories how each of these men impacted him as an educator. You do not want to miss this powerful episode as Season 3 of the Recess Podcast kicks off!