Disclaimer "The information or opinions expressed in this podcast are not intended to render any legal advice or reflect the position of any public school district, but are my personal opinions as an expression of the freedom of speech as bestowed on us by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.  As a public school educator and follower of Jesus Christ, I am called to share what I have come to believe is The Truth and will share such as the Holy Spirit leads."

Disclaimer "The information or opinions expressed in this podcast are not intended to render any legal advice or reflect the position of any public school district, but are my personal opinions as an expression of the freedom of speech as bestowed on us by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.  As a public school educator and follower of Jesus Christ, I am called to share what I have come to believe is The Truth and will share such as the Holy Spirit leads."

Lisa and Gwen are intelligent, diligent, and have made it a point to become incredibly informed on the current topics in public education. They recognize that we are in a struggle to preserve the values that made our country, and communities like Hudsonville great places to live and learn. Also, may I say that they have both spoken passionately and eloquently at several board meetings…always with respect, and with the concern that comes from having upstanding values and common sense. This is a discussion among concerned citizens. Parents---Here is a great resource to look up the content of books: booklooks.org From the Ruler-SEL Website:  “We are committed to creating equitable school communities with RULER. Individuals experience emotions uniquely based on their identities and backgrounds. RULER is an onramp to work in diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and antiracism.” Disclaimer "The information or opinions expressed in this podcast are not intended to render any legal advice or reflect the position of any public school district, but are my personal opinions as an expression of the freedom of speech as bestowed on us by the First Amendment of the United State Constitution.  As a public school educator and follower of Jesus Christ, I am called to share what I have come to believe is The Truth and will share such as the Holy Spirit leads."

Retired public school teacher, Biblical scholar, amateur archaeologist, and learning enthusiast, Denny Thompson, explains the amazing discoveries and Biblical truths that he discovered on a two week dig at the city of Sodom (located in the country of Jordan). Join us as he explains in detail some amazing discoveries. Most importantly, he relates the relevance of Sodom and its parallel with the path the United States has taken over the past several years. A sobering but exhilarating interview! Enjoy. "The information or opinions expressed in this podcast are not intended to render any legal advice or reflect the position of any public school district, but are my personal opinions as an expression of the freedom of speech as bestowed on us by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.  As a public school educator and follower of Jesus Christ, I am called to share what I have come to believe is The Truth and will share such as the Holy Spirit leads."

This was an informational slide show created to spur discussion on a topic that receives very little pushback in the public schools. The video is ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE SPOTIFY PLATFORM. All other platforms are audio only. "The information or opinions expressed in this podcast are not intended to render any legal advice or reflect the position of any public school district, but are my personal opinions as an expression of the freedom of speech as bestowed on us by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.  As a public school educator and follower of Jesus Christ, I am called to share what I have come to believe is The Truth and will share such as the Holy Spirit leads."

In this interview, Pastor Phillip Smith shares his passion for his faith, family, and country. His Biblical wisdom is evident as he provides sound scriptural advice to families and citizens navigating the complexities of modern society. A Christ centered existence is Phillip's answer to living a life of contentment. Enjoy his knowledge of scripture as we share a rich discussion on many of the most relevant issues of life in today's America. "The information or opinions expressed in this podcast are not intended to render any legal advice or reflect the position of any public school district, but are my personal opinions as an expression of the freedom of speech as bestowed on us by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.  As a public school educator and follower of Jesus Christ, I am called to share what I have come to believe is The Truth and will share such as Holy Spirit leads."

Gwen Snoeyink is a longtime resident of Hudsonville, Michigan. At school board meetings, she has been a vocal advocate for common sense and traditional values. During her interview she shares the wisdom she has gleaned from being a mom, teacher, grandma, and avid researcher. She has so many great points to make about how and why we should be vocal advocates to protect the hearts and minds of our children. She stays informed and engaged in our schools because she loves the students! "The information or opinions expressed in this podcast are not intended to render any legal advice or reflect the position of any public school district, but are my personal opinions as an expression of the freedom of speech as bestowed on us by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.  As a public school educator and follower of Jesus Christ, I am called to share what I have come to believe is The Truth and will share such as Holy Spirit leads."

Margaret Sanger's legacy has been instrumental in destroying 62 million unborn lives since 1973! The LEFT loves her and they praise abortion! It is not reproductive freedom...it is legalized genocide. "The information or opinions expressed in this podcast are not intended to render any legal advice or reflect the position of any public school district, but are my personal opinions as an expression of the freedom of speech as bestowed on us by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. As a public school educator and follower of Jesus Christ, I am called to share what I have come to believe is The Truth and will share such as Holy Spirit leads." Positive Options 4623 Lake Michigan Dr. Allendale, MI 49401 616-895-1893

What a great way to kick off the Chalkboard Interview Series! Michael Lapciuk is a legendary coach, teacher, and mentor that has devoted his life to guiding children on the path to success. Having grown up in a single parent household in subsidized housing, Coach L. learned early on what it meant to have grit and determination. As his mom devoted her life to being the best mom (and dad) that she could be, she implemented tough love when it was needed most. Coach L. will share his story... from his early years in downtown Grand Rapids, to a middle school turning point, and eventually finding success as a student, athlete, and artist. Hear about the integral adults that invested in him, and discover the key people and events that led him into the profession of teaching. There are many life  lessons to be learned from this interview. Please enjoy, and come back for more  great interviews of amazing teachers! "The information or opinions expressed in this podcast are not intended to render any legal advice or reflect the position of any public school district, but are my personal opinions as an expression of the freedom of speech as bestowed on us by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.  As a public school educator and follower of Jesus Christ, I am called to share what I have come to believe is The Truth and will share such as Holy Spirit leads."

In this episode, objective data and anecdotal evidence is used to show how the immense amount of time, energy, and money being poured into equity based programming is having a negative impact on our students, schools, and culture! We need to get back to the basics and remove the divisive policies being pushed by our unions, universities, and leftist politicians! We can do it together! "The information or opinions expressed in this podcast are not intended to render any legal advice or reflect the position of any public school district, but are my personal opinions as an expression of the freedom of speech as bestowed on us by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.  As a public school educator and follower of Jesus Christ, I am called to share what I have come to believe is The Truth and will share such as Holy Spirit leads."

Now is the time for parents to get involved. Knowledge is power, and by becoming more informed of what is going on in our schools, parents and teachers can take a more active role in bringing back common sense, and high academic and behavioral standards...while ridding our schools of destructive and divisive ideologies. "The information or opinions expressed in this podcast are not intended to render any legal advice or reflect the position of any public school district, but are my personal opinions as an expression of the freedom of speech as bestowed on us by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.  As a public school educator and follower of Jesus Christ, I am called to share what I have come to believe is The Truth and will share such as Holy Spirit leads."

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