Square Pizza
The Square Pizza podcast focuses on the intersection of education, innovation, and diversity. We host and interview leaders doing incredible work around the country to ensure all students have access to an equitable education. The Square Pizza podcast is hosted by SchermCo, a social-impact implementation firm that offers strategic implementation and project management services to schools and education-focused organizations across the country.
Episodes
138 episodes
Cory Carlesimo, CEO & Dewey Norwood, Senior Advisor, Prospect HQ
In this episode of the Square Pizza Pod, Greg welcomes Corey Carlesimo, CEO of Prospect HQ, and returning guest Dewey Norwood to talk about Prospect HQ, a purpose-driven hiring platform built to connect current and former student athletes with ...
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40:54
Show Me The World Co-Founders, Samantha Lurie Carroll & Sylvester Chisom
In this episode of the Square Pizza Pod, Greg welcomes Samantha Lurie Carroll and Sylvester Chisom, co-founders of Show Me The World Project, to share how a single school trip idea grew into a multi-city nonprofit helping high school students f...
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Taylor James, Director of Strategic Implementation
In this episode of the Square Pizza Pod, Greg welcomes back Taylor James for her fourth appearance on the show and her first since earning her MBA and stepping into the role of Director of Strategic Implementation at SchermCo. In this episode, ...
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Danielle Frazier, Special Assistant to the City Manager for Workforce Development - City of Charlotte
On this episode of the Square Pizza Pod, Greg sits down with Danielle Frazier, Special Assistant to the City Manager for Workforce Development in the City of Charlotte and longtime girls flag football coach. They talk about what it really takes...
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Erica Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer - United Way of Greater Nashville
In this episode of the Square Pizza Pod, Greg welcomes Erica Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Greater Nashville, for a candid conversation about leading regional change at the intersection of poverty, philanthropy, and communi...
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Shaka Mitchell, Senior Fellow, American Federation for Children
In this episode of the Square Pizza Pod, Greg welcomes Shaka Mitchell, educator, policy leader, and advocate for school choice, for an engaging and candid conversation about education, leadership, and civic engagement.From his e...
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Square Pizza Podcast #132 - Rod Banks, Senior Vice President, Lead Community Relations Consultant, Wells Fargo
In this episode of the Square Pizza Podcast, host Greg Schermbeck sits down with Rod Banks, long-time community development and philanthropy leader, for a candid conversation on leadership, career growth, and the evolving landscape of corporate...
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#131 - Jason Terrell, President at R. Howard Dobbs Jr. Foundation
In this full-circle episode of the Square Pizza Podcast, host Greg Schermbeck reconnects with Jason Terrell, President of the R. Howard Dobbs Jr. Foundation, for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation on fatherhood, leadership, and the evol...
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Square Pizza Podcast #130 - Aaron Randolph, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Carolina Youth Coalition
In this episode of the Square Pizza Podcast, Greg sits down with Aaron Randolph, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC)—an organization supporting over 500 high-achieving, under-resourced students across Charlot...
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Episode 130
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48:26
#129 - Christine Edwards Pitkin, Founder & CEO, Civility Localized & Civic Impact Academy
Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Christine Edwards Pitkin, Founder & CEO of Civility Localized &
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Episode 129
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42:27
#128 - Maya Martin Cadogan, Founder & Exec Director PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education)
Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Maya Martin Cadogan, Founder & Exec Director of Parents Amplifying Voices in Education. Founded in April 2016 with an all-parent governing board...
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Episode 128
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44:40
#127 - Quarterly Convening: Spring Break + Family Learning Time
Square Pizza Audience, we have a special episode from our family empowerment work. We host quarterly convenings for leaders and key players from our family empowerment cohort to gather and share insights and best practices related to family eng...
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Episode 127
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38:45
#126 - Brandon Thompson, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at NASCAR
Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Brandon Thompson, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at NASCAR .In this episode: Leadership Journey:G...
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Episode 126
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40:50
#125 - Chris Jackson, President and CEO, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Chris Jackson, President and CEO, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont.In this episode: Leadership Journey...
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Episode 125
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45:54
#124 - Johari Matthews, Vice President and Executive Director, ONE Community & Titans Foundation
Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Johari Matthews, Vice President and Executive Director, ONE Community & Tit...
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Episode 124
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46:21
#123 - Dominique Waters, Founder & Exec Director, Akron Sneaker Academy
Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Dominique Waters, Founder & Exec Director, Akron Sneaker Academy. Akron's mission is to shape...
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Episode 123
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41:55
#122 - Quarterly Convening 2: College Readiness + Family Support
Square Pizza Audience, we have a special episode from our family empowerment work. We host quarterly convenings for leaders and key players from our family empowerment cohort to gather and share insights and best practices related to family eng...
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Episode 122
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42:40
#121 - Sheryl Cababa, Author of Closing the Loop & CSO at Optimistic Design
Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Sheryl Cababa, Author of Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking For Designers and Chief Strategy Officer at Optimistic. Sheryl is the author of Closing ...
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Episode 121
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43:21
#120 - Dr. Donnell Butler Founder & President, Prelude
Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Dr. Donnell Butler, Founder & President, Prelude. Prelude is a nonprofit organization accelerating students into purpose-filled lives that lead ...
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Episode 120
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42:01
#119 - Quarterly Convening 1: How to Support Newcomer Families
Square Pizza Audience, we have a special episode featuring our family empowerment cohort. Our school leaders and key players in family engagement/empowerment gather quarterly to share insights and best practices about family empowerment at the ...
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#118 - Fontella McKyer, Director of Workforce Development, SchermCo
Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Fontella McKyer, Director of Workforce Development, SchermCo. Fontella has been a part of the team for 6 months now!In this episode:<...
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Episode 118
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43:24
#117 - Welcoming & Supporting Newcomers
Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, guest host, Kim Perez is in conversation with Ana Silva Rey – CEO, Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, Anacecilia Liberato – Partnership Manager, SmartStart of Mecklenb...
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#116 - Mario Jovan Shaw, Founder & Coaching Consultant, Messy Roots
Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Mario Jovan Shaw, Founder & Coaching Consultant, Messy Roots. Messy Roots is a community that offers services to grow current and aspiring coach...
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Episode 116
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