The Out of the Trenches Podcast

Episode #287: Dr. Terrance Ruth

Dr. Terrance Ruth received his PhD in Public Affairs from the University of Central Florida. He received his Master's in education from Nova Southeastern University and his BA from Oglethorpe University. He completed a national fellowship through Boston College with a certification in nonprofit leadership. Dr. Ruth is an advocate for public education, once serving as a teacher, principal and the parent of a son who attends public schools in Wake County. As a former Administrator for Wake County Public Schools who now serves as an Education Consultant to numerous nonprofits, he sits on several statewide boards.

Terrance is a Raleigh, NC-based educator, community activist, podcast host, and dad. Son of two veterans, he has an amazing family story to share as well as how he balances being a dad with his busy career. Additional topics he loves to speak about are elementary education, social work, social justice, affordable housing, and how to make a big impact at a local level in your community. In 2022, Terrance ran for Mayor of Raleigh and sadly lost to the incumbent mayor. He’s happy to chat about that experience as well. Since ending the race, he has doubled down on his commitment to the Raleigh area and the causes he is passionate about.

Find him online: @truthforraleigh on FB, X, IG. His podcast is Illogical by Truth.

Episode #286: Smith Minard

Smith Minard teaches Spanish at Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences, where she also coaches tennis and helps lead outdoor and international trips. She earned her B.A. in Spanish and Sociology at Furman University, where she spent a semester abroad in Spain, completed undergraduate research on second language acquisition, and did an internship at the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in D.C.

Her most recent accolade is becoming a bestselling author of her debut book “Embrace Your Story: A Young Woman’s Guide to Discover Who You Are, Where to Go, And Why You Matter.” A mentor for almost a decade and honorary big sister, Smith has logged thousands of hours spent with young women, hearing their stories, and helping guide them through life with tips and practical wisdom. She wants readers to know that they have what it takes to embrace their own story, no matter how messy it may seem. Smith is a Georgia native, loving life currently in the Pacific Northwest.

When she’s not teaching or writing, she is finding joy in her journey by reveling in the little moments, like enjoying a great sunset, a good book in the sunshine, or a hike through the Cascades with her fiancé or closest friends.

Find Smith online: https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Your-Story

Website: https://www.smithminard.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smith_childs/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smithminard

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/44511884.Smith_Minard

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Episode #285: Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket is a wife, mother, principal, public speaker, and author. With decades as a teacher and leader in public education, she has earned the reputation as a strong instructional leader, passionate educational advocate, and dedicated mentor. As the Principal of a top ranked school in Maryland, she is a life-long learner who strives for excellence not only for herself, but also for everyone she serves.

Dr. Edoho-Eket’s belief in fostering meaningful relationships serves as the foundation for everything she does, and her highly effective teaching and leadership style continues to inspire up and coming aspiring teacher leaders. During her educational career, she has proudly served as a classroom teacher, instructional team leader, mentor teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. Her book, “The Principal’s Journey: Navigating the Path to School Leadership” provides a helpful and practical blueprint for educators to follow as they transition into new leadership roles.

Dr. Edoho-Eket holds a B.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Temple University, a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel College, and a Doctorate in Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University.

Find Rachel on Twitter/X @racheledohoechet

IG: @the_principals_journey

Episode #284: Becky Schnekser

Becky first joined the teaching world in 2006 as a fifth grade inclusion classroom teacher. She has always believed that authentic experiences yield the best and most effective learning opportunities. She is passionate about experiential learning, especially in the style of expeditions, hence why she teaches the way she teaches, wrote the book Expedition Science: Empowering learners through exploration and completes field expeditions annually.

Find Becky online: www.expeditionschneckser.com

@schnekser IG in reels, stories, X.

Episode #283: Kathy Magnusson

Kathy Magnusson is the owner of Wildewood Learning As a trainer, coach, and speaker, Kathy has worked with educators and youth service professionals worldwide. She is a licensed public school teacher, social and emotional learning specialist, and certified Sources of Strength trainer. She has supported young people and the professionals serving them for over 25 years. Kathy has a master’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota and advanced training in adverse childhood experiences, creating trauma-sensitive practices, non-violent communication, and strengths-based education and leadership. She supports educators and youth service professionals in cultivating trauma-sensitive strength-based environments for all learners. Still works in schools 1/day a week.

Find Kathy on her website www.wildewoodlearning.com

YouTube/FB @wildewoodlearning LinkedIn@kathrynmagnusson

Episode #282: Dr. Marcy Roan

Marcy is a veteran educator who has spent most of her career as a coach of teachers and school leaders. Her experiences at the classroom, school, district, and state levels provide a unique perspective for educators looking to transform schools and drive student achievement. Dr. Roan is an accomplished school leader with proven results at the elementary and middle school levels in both Title 1 and non-Title 1 schools. Author of “Learning Rounds with Teachers”.

Find Marcy online: FB @LeadLearners.net IG @lead.learners

Website: bit.ly/leadlearnersroan

Episode #281: Caylee Carullo

Caylee has been featured on Fox News for her positive behavior strategies. She’s the host of The Pre-K Teacher Family Podcast and her course, The Calm Classroom has helped teachers around the world reduce misbehavior by strengthening relationships.

Find Caylee online: 💌 Join Caylee’s Email List (Tips, Freebies, & Behavior Support - straight to your inbox): https://skilled-crafter-5644.ck.page/a7be5dceda

🌿THE CALM CLASSROOM COURSE: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/the-calm-classroom-course

PROMO code: DANA 💚 Caylee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prekteachertips/

🎤 Caylee’s Podcast: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pre-k-teacher-family/id1497064603

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P0XpLfvef0K7uSNz7HCY8?si=iE7H2SKRQBqarCJLlnUDDw

💙 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/triedandtrueteachertips

 

Episode#280: Kyle David

Kyle H. David is the CEO of KDG, a professional technology services and business advisory firm. He has also been a Part-Time Lecturer at Muhlenberg College for nearly a decade. Kyle considers his day job to be "Chief Education Officer" and believes passionately about removing boundaries between academic and professional education. With credentials from Muhlenberg College, Cornell University, Harvard Business School, Kyle seamlessly blends the worlds of technology, business, entrepreneurship, and education.

Find Kyle online: www.kyledavidgroup.com

Episode #279: Mark Taylor

Mark has been a professional percussionist for 25 years and has had the opportunity of performing with some the UK’s finest orchestras and theatre companies. Finding his passion and ‘voice’ through music gave Mark the desire to share this understanding through his drum and percussion teaching which he provides in schools and in his private practice. Mark wanted to share the creative and inspiring learning he was witnessing in schools from his experience of delivering whole-class music workshops around the country. This was the start of the Education on Fire podcast in December 2016. The podcast has now released over 350 episodes and been downloaded in 147 countries. Simply put Mark interviews educators from around the world so that he can enable you to support your children to live, learn and grow to their full potential.

Find Mark online: https://www.educationonfire.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@educationonfire5530/streams

X: @taylormapps

https://www.facebook.com/EducationOnFire

Episode #278: Kevo

Kevo is a tattoo artist, university instructor Kevo is from Houston, Texas and holds an MFA degree. His art ranges from painting to theater production, highlighting racial dynamics and human experiences. He is the director of a non profit for arts, Kevo Arts Studios, and teaches at a college, with over 10 years of experience as the owner of a successful tattoo studio. Additionally, he has a background in Stage plays and film-making and has written and published several books. His story was even featured on Fox 26 News in a segment called "From Inmate to Entrepreneurship," highlighting the journey from incarceration to business artistry. Kevo was proclaimed his own day from the Mayor of Houston, Kevo Day, April 6th, where he is honored for his value to the Houston community. Kevo represents change, inspiration, and art. As a black man from an inner-city neighborhood that was raised without his real parents, to become a renowned fine artist is a big deal. From his youth, kevo was shot, sent to jail, and had a history of drug dealing and violence. Kevo changed his life and became one of the most accomplished artists his city has ever seen.

Find Kevo online: 

FB & IG @Kevoarts

X: @kevotheartist

https://linktr.ee/Kevoarts