Shannon Cox and Candice Sears - Ohio's Educational Innovators

David Adams dives into Ohio's innovative education landscape with Shannon Cox and Candice Sears from Montgomery County Educational Service Center. Shannon shares her journey from aspiring fighter pilot to superintendent and Candice tells her more traditional pathway to a career in education. We explore their groundbreaking initiatives: an integrated SEL curriculum, a preschool for foster care children, and a Future Self Center offering restorative alternatives to expulsion. Cox and Sears discuss Ohio's leadership in STEM, early college, and connections with private industry. They emphasize the importance of AI literacy, with Ohio leading statewide initiatives in a global context. Don't miss this conversation about building students' "future self" competency, helping them envision their future and navigate life's challenges. We also touch on the role of teacher-student trust in driving academic outcomes. Listen in to hear how Ohio's educators are innovating to ensure every child has the skills to thrive in an ever-changing world.