
Spotlight 4 Success
We're shining a light on education success stories and talking about current trends and topics of importance to the education community. Join us in conversation!
Episodes
112 episodes
ABC Testimonial | Tiffany Harris | AETC 2025
Tiffany Harris shares her testimonial about ABC products and how she has seen student scores improving.
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1:20

Excellence Happens When Schools Find the Right Tools
Discovering what truly works in education is invaluable for educators seeking to improve student outcomes. In this enlightening conversation with Tiffany Harris, Title I Coordinator at Scarborough Model Middle School in Mobile County, Alabama, ...
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4:36

Turning Old Tech into New Opportunities
Ever wondered what happens to all those outdated iPads and MacBooks stacked in school storage rooms? Shayna Winstead reveals the surprising answer that's putting money back into education.Website: spotlight4success.com
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Tech Evolution in the Classroom
What happens when a teacher transitions from having zero technology to making it their entire curriculum? Nikki Barnickel shares her remarkable 20-year journey through the educational landscape, revealing powerful insights about what truly matt...
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5:51

Connecting Through Technology
Ever wondered how technology bridges the silence for those who cannot speak? Melissa Pouncey takes us on a fascinating journey through the world of communication technology that's transforming lives every day.Recorded at the Alabama Edu...
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4:23

ABC Testimonial | Brad Rhew | NCMLE
Brad Rhew gives his testimonial about ABC products.
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ABC Testimonial | Jennifer McCormick | NCMLE
Jennifer McCormick gives her testimonial about ABC Products.
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ABC Testimonial | David Huebener | TCSS
David Huebener gives his testimony about ABC Products.
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4:36

ABC Testimonial | Antwayne Sanders | Winter GAEL
Antwayne Sanders gives his testimonial about ABC Products.
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1:26

ABC Testimonial | Melissa Scott | Alabama Federal Programs
Melissa Scott gives her testimony about her experience with American Book Company materials.
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ABC Testimonial | Molly Killingsworth | Alabama Federal Programs
Molly Killingsworth gives her testimony about her experience with American Book Company materials.
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ABC Testimonial | Andre Hodges | Alabama Federal Programs
Andre Hodges gives her testimony about her experience with American Book Company materials.
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ABC Testimonial | Bernard Mitchell | Alabama Federal Programs
Bernard Mitchell gives his testimony about his experience with American Book Company materials.
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Mapping Success in Alabama Education
In this enlightening conversation from the Federal Programs Conference in Montgomery, Bernard shares how he transitioned from a 15-year career spanning roles as teacher, middle school principal, high school administrator, Chief School Financial...
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Fashion Degree to Federal Funds
The unexpected paths that lead us to educational service often reveal themselves in surprising ways. Meet Mia Phillips, whose journey from fashion merchandising and business to becoming the Federal Programs Bookkeeper Director for Florence City...
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The 28-Year Educational Journey
From the bustling retail world to the vibrant classrooms of New Orleans and Alabama, Andre Hodges' 28-year educational journey reveals the remarkable impact of dedicated educators. Speaking from the Federal Programs Conference in Montgomery, th...
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6:14

Navigating Education Law
Federal education programs exist in a complex regulatory environment that can be challenging to navigate. How do school leaders effectively implement these programs while maintaining focus on what truly matters - student achievement? This quest...
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4:34

Federal Program Insights
Have you ever wondered how federal education funding actually reaches classrooms and impacts students? Dr. Molly Killingsworth, Director of Federal Programs for the Alabama State Department of Education, pulls back the curtain on this process i...
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4:01

Driving Student Growth in Alabama Schools
Ever wondered how schools transform federal funding into real student success? Melissa Scott, Federal Program Supervisor for Decatur City Schools, pulls back the curtain on effective intervention strategies that actually work.Spotlight 4...
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2:53

Juggling 10 Title Schools: One Coordinator's Journey
What happens when a passionate classroom teacher discovers new ways to impact education? Casie Barksdale never planned to leave teaching, but a desire to improve her technology skills led to an unexpected career evolution that ultimately brough...
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5:31

The Dream Team: How Collaboration Transformed Tuscaloosa City Schools
Ever wondered what it takes to transform struggling schools into success stories? Dr. Tonya Cruz reveals the blueprint that's changing education in Alabama. As School Improvement Director for Tuscaloosa City Schools, she's pioneered a system of...
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5:14

Federal Funding in Education
Ever wondered who ensures federal education dollars make it to classrooms where they can truly impact student learning? Faith Goshay, an Education Specialist with the Alabama State Department of Education, pulls back the curtain on this critica...
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4:09

When Everyone Invests: The Recipe for Educational Excellence
Excellence in education takes center stage as Dr. Wallace Martin reveals the remarkable journey that led Brookwood Elementary to national recognition. Receiving the National Title I School of Distinction award places this Alabama school in rari...
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5:57

Coffee, Classrooms, and Courage: A Principal's Journey
Charles Williams leaps from the page with his powerful insights on educational equity. As an assistant principal in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, Williams bridges theory with everyday practice, offering a framework that transforms abstract equ...
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