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.
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#118 - Fontella McKyer, Director of Workforce Development, SchermCo
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Episode 118
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:
- Exciting Updates
- Welcomed First Grandchild
- Philanthropy & Workforce Development Journey
- Started in philanthropy with Foundation for the Carolinas, later worked with Dress for Success, which led to her role at SchermCo. Passionate about workforce development and community impact.
- Fear vs. Risk
- The balance between fear and risk in career decisions, and how hindsight shows that she could have taken bold steps sooner.
- Insights from SchermCo
- Reflecting on her past 6 months with SchermCo, the impact on workforce development, and how the company is positively influencing the community.
- Holiday Season Excitement
- Looking forward to the holidays, especially celebrating with family and a special family photo featuring the new grandchild.