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Podcast No. 87: Dr. Lana Hamilton of Jackson State Community College
Podcast No. 87: Dr. Lana Hamilton of Jackson State Community College

Jackson State Community College celebrated their fifty-year anniversary this year, and now that class is back in session for the semester, the rubber is hitting the road for new president Dr. Lana Hamilton. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews her about her move to Jackson and what she has planned for her time at JSCC.

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Podcast No. 52: Nathan Lewis of Early College High
Podcast No. 52: Nathan Lewis of Early College High

With all changes happening in our school system over the past year, it's easy to fret about our children's education. Some amazing things are on the horizon, though, including a new program called Early College High. Kevin Adelsberger sits down with administrator Nathan Lewis and hears about his vision to equip student for careers earlier than you might think possible.

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Podcast No. 47: Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver of Union University
Podcast No. 47: Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver of Union University

Kevin Adelsberger has had the opportunity to sit down with the leaders of four Jackson colleges, and now he welcomes the fifth: Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver of Union University. This Jackson transplant shares his journey with education that brought him through Texas A&M, East Texas Baptist University, and Baylor University before ever coming to Union. Find out how the sixteenth president of Union has found a home in Jackson and what his vision for the future of his school entails.

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Podcast No. 46: Jeff Sisk of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Podcast No. 46: Jeff Sisk of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology fills a unique roll in our community helping to train people to skill labor positions. At its head is Dr. Jeff Sisk who sat down with Kevin Adelsberger for a interview on our podcast.

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Podcast No. 44: Bruce Blanding of Jackson State Community College, Part 2
Podcast No. 44: Bruce Blanding of Jackson State Community College, Part 2

Bruce Blanding is the President of Jackson State Community College, but he started his education career teaching in prison. Learn more about Bruce Blanding and Jackson State Community College in this two-part podcast with Kevin Adelsberger.

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Podcast No. 43: Bruce Blanding of Jackson State Community College, Part 1
Podcast No. 43: Bruce Blanding of Jackson State Community College, Part 1

Bruce Blanding is the President of Jackson State Community College, but he started his education career teaching in prison. Learn more about Bruce Blanding and Jackson State Community College in this two-part podcast with Kevin Adelsberger.

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Podcast No. 41: Bart Swift
Podcast No. 41: Bart Swift

Kevin Adelsberger had the pleasure of sitting down the Bart Swift, former businessman turned Court Clerk. They spoke about his career with the Catfish Cabin, his work in the court system, and his father-in-­law, Carl Perkins.

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Podcast No. 40: Niles Reddick of the University of Memphis at Lambuth
Podcast No. 40: Niles Reddick of the University of Memphis at Lambuth

Dr. Niles Reddick, Vice Provost for the University of Memphis at Lambuth, paid a visit to theCO for the Our Jackson Home podcast. Kevin Adelsberger and Niles talk about his writing and the school that brought him to Jackson.

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