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The Institute Leaders Lifeline

The Institute Leaders Lifeline

by The Charter Institute at Erskine

Non-Profit Education

Season 1

Institute Leaders Lifeline - Episode 40 - A Conversation with Mike Sinclair

On this episode, Mike Sinclair looks back on this amazing year at the Institute with one of his best friends and colleagues, Mike Sinclair, Deputy Superintendent of School Support at the Charter Institute at Erskine. Mike asks Mike about his first year with the Institute, some amazing milestones and memories, and encouraging words about leadership only Mike can give. This podcast is best enjoyed in it's video format. Please see it on YouTube at youtube.com/erskinecharters .

Institute Leaders Lifeline - Episode 39 - A Conversation with Sharmaine Roaden

After our incredible Awards Banquet and Five-Year Celebration, we're excited to sit down with Ms. Sharmaine Roaden, the 2023-2024 Nathan Yon Institute Teacher of the Year. We get to hear her philosophy on education and her message of encouragement to all teachers across the state.

The Institute Leaders Lifeline - Episode 38 - Awards Banquet & Five-Year Celebration

We're excited to celebrate our Awards Banquet and Five-Year Celebration this Thursday. Mike Sinclair sits down with Christy Junkins, Deputy Superintendent of Accountability at the Institute, and Ashely Epperson, Director of Communications at the Institute, to speak on the importance of this event and the best memories of the past Five Years. As we prepare for graduations, we will take a break next week, May 23rd.

The Institute Leaders Lifeline - Ep 37 - Encore Episode with Dr. Michael Gordon-Smith

Today, we're having an encore episode with Dr. Michael Gordon-Smith, School Leader of American Leadership Academy - Lexington. He sat down with Deputy Superintendent of School Support Mike Sinclair for a conversation on high-quality leadership, and American Leadership Academy's focus on Academic Excellence. Learn what led him to become a school leader and why communication is so critical for a successful school.

Institute Leaders Lifeline - Episode 36 - A Conversation with Teach Right USA

In this episode, Mike talks with Tracey Williams and Dr. Tammy White from Teach Right USA. Teach Right USA has applied to be an alternative certification program in South Carolina with long term plans that could change the landscape of preparing teachers for the classroom. Listen to their plans to creatively address our current teacher shortage in South Carolina.

Institute Leaders Lifeline - Episode 35 - Your Morning Establishes Your Direction

In this episode, Mike discusses how important the first hour of your day is to the direction you will go. This is duplicated as you enter your work environment. So how do you adjust your rudder and set a course for success.

Institute Leaders Lifeline - Episode 34 - A Conversation with Mr. V

This week, Mike Sinclair talks with the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. V, Director of the Charter Institute at Erskine. He talks through his life, his influences throughout his experience in education, and his core value of meaningful relationships to lead others to greatness.

Institute Leaders Lifeline - Episode 33 - Are You Impactful or Impacted?

In this episode, Mike discusses the importance of being impactful within your team versus being impacted by your surroundings. The Coffee Bean, by Jon Gordon and Damon West, is the core of this episode.

Institute Leaders Lifeline - Episode 32 - A Conversation with Dr. Bill Roach

In this episode, Mike sits down with Dr. Bill Roach, Chief of Special Projects. Dr. Roach has filled many positions in education, from a high school teacher to a district superintendent. He explains how the focus on students makes each of these roles more similar than different and all rely on one another to be successful.

Institute Leaders Lifeline - Episode 31 - Encore Episode with Senator Greg Hembree

In this week's episode, we're revisiting our conversation with Senator Greg Hembree, Chairman of the South Carolina Senate Education Committee. He sat down with Superintendent Runyan and Mike to discuss leadership, education, and ways we can collaborate to address the educational needs in our state.

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