East Elementary School Principal Dr. Amanda Brabham always knew she wanted to work in education, but service in the military has played a special role in her reaching her goals and becoming a remarkable school leader. That discussion, plus we'll visit with a pair of recent North Side graduates who are adjusting to life in college. This is Episode Six!

This week we’re visiting with Shannon Davis - Principal of Alexander Elementary School…we’ll discuss innovative steps Principal Davis and her team are taking to increase academic growth and leadership opportunities among the student body at Alexander - Also, Evette Nesbitt, a member of our district’s family support team will tell us how Leaders Credit Union and other community partners are assisting families in need this holiday season.

Episode 22 has several student success stories Randy Pearson #JMCSS Dir. for Work Based Learning, talks about a member of the first LOOP cohort, Kylan Freeman. Kylan's now a team leader w/ Stanley Black & Deck.