Impact of Educational Leadership Podcast

Podcast Host: Dr. Isaiah Drone III

Panel: Dr. Isaac Carrier, Jerry Green, Brian Roberson, Buddy Thornton, and Jerry Green.

In this episode of the "Impact of Educational Leadership" podcast, a panel of experts explores the urgent need to redefine high-quality instruction within the modern public school system. The discussion emphasizes that effective education must be a personalized, student-centered endeavor that meets learners at their individual starting points rather than aiming for a generic average. A central theme is the role of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and technology, which the panelists argue should serve as flexible guides to enhance engagement rather than rigid, automated substitutes for rigorous, human-led instruction. To address the post-pandemic crisis of student disengagement and chronic absenteeism, the speakers call for a radical shift in adult behavior, urging administrators to move beyond bureaucratic box-checking toward authentic instructional leadership and community trust. Ultimately, the dialogue posits that transforming schools requires making content relevant to students' lives and fostering a collaborative, "team approach" between educators, families, and students to ensure every child evolves into a fully functional adult.