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Podcast No. 122: Andrew Blackard of the Union EDGE Program
Podcast No. 122: Andrew Blackard of the Union EDGE Program

Of Tennessee’s five postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disabilities, Union University’s EDGE Program is the only residential option, and for four years they’ve been preparing those with special needs and disabilities for the workforce. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews Assistant Director Andrew Blackard about this unique program and how it’s changing our community for the better.

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Podcast No. 99: William Donnell & Bria Pittman of Driving Innovation
Podcast No. 99: William Donnell & Bria Pittman of Driving Innovation

If you're familiar with theCO (which happens to be the place that funds and houses us), you know that they've always got something incredible and a little wild up their sleeve, and their most recent collaboration with the State of Tennessee is no exception. Today Kevin Adelsberger interviews two of the folks behind this larger-than-life project, Driving Innovation, to learn all about its mission to bring the latest in the tech world to Tennessee's most distressed counties.

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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. 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. 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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