James Cracolici, the president and co-founder of the Boulder City Bears Youth Football and Cheerleading organization, joins Jill Lagan in today&apos;s episode of the &quot;<a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'>The Best Dam Podcast</a>.&quot; The Boulder City Bears Youth Football and Cheerleading organization is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to fostering youth sports in our community.  Jill and James dive into the resurgence of your football and cheerleading for Boulder City youth, and discuss the ways James and his team are making sports more affordable for families, and celebrate the ups and downs of building a successful youth sports program.  DISCUSSION  POINTSMaking Sports Accessible — [00:03:31 → 00:03:38] Safety in Youth Tackle Football —  [00:11:23 → 00:11:27] Parents&apos; Concerns About Tackle Football — [00:13:20 → 00:13:26] The Evolution of Football Safety — [00:14:15 → 00:14:26] Preparing the Next Generation for Success — [00:18:25 → 00:18:31] The True Goal of Coaching — [00:22:52 → 00:23:24] The Impact of Coaching — [00:24:22 → 00:24:26] How to Build a Successful Organization — [00:25:04 → 00:25:09] Cherish and Protect Our Town — [00:35:33 → 00:35:59] Generational Goals — [00:37:31 → 00:38:16] LEARN MORE Click <a href='http://bouldercitybears.com/'>here </a>to learn more about the Boulder City Bears Youth Football &amp; Cheerleading, and on these social sites: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/BoulderCityBears'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/bouldercitybears/'>Instagram</a> KEYWORDS James Cracolici, Boulder City Bears, Youth Football &amp; Cheerleading, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast, Podcast Interview #JamesCracolici #BoulderCityBears #YouthFootball&amp;Cheerleading #BoulderCity #JillLagan #BCNVChamber2024 #TheBestDamPodcast #PodcastInterview CREDITS <a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'>The Best Dam Podcast</a> is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.  This episode is sponsored by the  i &amp; i Podcast &amp; Music Studio. Be Heard.    Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

<description>&lt;p&gt;James Cracolici, the president and co-founder of the Boulder City Bears Youth Football and Cheerleading organization, joins Jill Lagan in today&amp;apos;s episode of the &amp;quot;&lt;a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Best Dam Podcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&amp;quot; &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;The Boulder City Bears Youth Football and Cheerleading organization is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to fostering youth sports in our community.  Jill and James dive into the resurgence of your football and cheerleading for Boulder City youth, and discuss the ways James and his team are making sports more affordable for families, and celebrate the ups and downs of building a successful youth sports program.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCUSSION  POINTS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Making Sports Accessible — [00:03:31 → 00:03:38]&lt;br/&gt;Safety in Youth Tackle Football —  [00:11:23 → 00:11:27]&lt;br/&gt;Parents&amp;apos; Concerns About Tackle Football — [00:13:20 → 00:13:26]&lt;br/&gt;The Evolution of Football Safety — [00:14:15 → 00:14:26]&lt;br/&gt;Preparing the Next Generation for Success — [00:18:25 → 00:18:31]&lt;br/&gt;The True Goal of Coaching — [00:22:52 → 00:23:24]&lt;br/&gt;The Impact of Coaching — [00:24:22 → 00:24:26]&lt;br/&gt;How to Build a Successful Organization — [00:25:04 → 00:25:09]&lt;br/&gt;Cherish and Protect Our Town — [00:35:33 → 00:35:59]&lt;br/&gt;Generational Goals — [00:37:31 → 00:38:16]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;LEARN MORE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Click &lt;a href='http://bouldercitybears.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;here &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;to learn more about the Boulder City Bears Youth Football &amp;amp; Cheerleading, and on these social sites:&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/BoulderCityBears'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/bouldercitybears/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;KEYWORDS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;James Cracolici, Boulder City Bears, Youth Football &amp;amp; Cheerleading, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast, Podcast Interview&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;#JamesCracolici #BoulderCityBears #YouthFootball&amp;amp;Cheerleading #BoulderCity #JillLagan #BCNVChamber2024 #TheBestDamPodcast #PodcastInterview&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;CREDITS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Best Dam Podcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode is sponsored by the  i &amp;amp; i Podcast &amp;amp; Music Studio. Be Heard.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

James Cracolici, the president and co-founder of the Boulder City Bears Youth Football and Cheerleading organization, joins Jill Lagan in today's episode of the "The Best Dam Podcast."  The Boulder City Bears Youth Football and Cheerleading organization is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to fostering youth sports in our community.  Jill and James dive into the resurgence of your football and cheerleading for Boulder City youth, and discuss the ways James and his team are making sports more a...

Boulder City Bears: James Cracolici Shares Secrets to Success in Youth Sports and Community Engagement

Welcome to &quot;<a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'>The Best Dam Podcast,</a>&quot; In today&apos;s episode, our host, Jill Lagan, dives into the world of solar energy in Nevada with our guest, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhamile/'>Stephen Hamile</a>, COO and Renewable Energy Advocate of Sol-Up.  In this episode, we&apos;ll explore:<ul><li>the vast potential of solar power</li><li>the intricacies of investor-owned utilities versus co-ops, and </li><li>the future of solar technology. </li></ul>Stephen shares insights on integrating solar energy with utility companies, cutting-edge advancements in battery tech, and the importance of consumer education. We&apos;ll also touch on recent legislative efforts to protect consumers from deceptive solar sales practices and the vital role of net metering in making solar installations feasible. Join us as we uncover how Nevada can harness its abundant sunshine to pave the way for a sustainable energy future. DISCUSSION  POINTSRedefining Solar Energy — [00:01:47 → 00:01:55] Solar Energy Considerations — [00:03:36 → 00:03:46] Innovative Solar Solutions — Stephen Hamile [00:05:35 → 00:05:53] Battery Storage Insights — [00:12:09 → 00:12:20] Solar Industry Reformation Efforts — [00:18:58 → 00:19:11] Exposing Solar Scams — [00:20:06 → 00:20:22] The Challenges of Choosing a Solar Company — [00:21:45 → 00:21:56] Rising Utility Costs — [00:28:20 → 00:28:31] Lack of Transparency in Utility Practices — [00:32:22 → 00:32:32] Understanding Utility Rate Differences — [00:35:05 → 00:35:11] LEARN MORE Click <a href='http://www.solup.com/'>here </a>to learn more about <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhamile/'>Stephen </a>and <a href='http://www.solup.com/'>Sol-Up</a>, http://www.solup.com/ KEYWORDS Stephen Hamile, Sol-up, Solar Energy, Nevada Solar Potential, Solar Technology Integration, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast, Podcast Interview #StephenHamile #Sol-up #SolarEnergy #NevadaSolarPotential #SolarTechnologyIntegration, #BoulderCity #JillLagan #BCNVChamber2024 #TheBestDamPodcast #PodcastInterview CREDITS <a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'>The Best Dam Podcast</a> is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.  This episode is sponsored by the  i &amp; i Podcast &amp; Music Studio. Be Heard.    Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &amp;quot;&lt;a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Best Dam Podcast,&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;quot; In today&amp;apos;s episode, our host, Jill Lagan, dives into the world of solar energy in Nevada with our guest, &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhamile/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stephen Hamile&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, COO and Renewable Energy Advocate of Sol-Up. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, we&amp;apos;ll explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;the vast potential of solar power&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;the intricacies of investor-owned utilities versus co-ops, and &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;the future of solar technology. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stephen shares insights on integrating solar energy with utility companies, cutting-edge advancements in battery tech, and the importance of consumer education. We&amp;apos;ll also touch on recent legislative efforts to protect consumers from deceptive solar sales practices and the vital role of net metering in making solar installations feasible. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we uncover how Nevada can harness its abundant sunshine to pave the way for a sustainable energy future.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCUSSION  POINTS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Redefining Solar Energy — [00:01:47 → 00:01:55]&lt;br/&gt;Solar Energy Considerations — [00:03:36 → 00:03:46]&lt;br/&gt;Innovative Solar Solutions — Stephen Hamile [00:05:35 → 00:05:53]&lt;br/&gt;Battery Storage Insights — [00:12:09 → 00:12:20]&lt;br/&gt;Solar Industry Reformation Efforts — [00:18:58 → 00:19:11]&lt;br/&gt;Exposing Solar Scams — [00:20:06 → 00:20:22]&lt;br/&gt;The Challenges of Choosing a Solar Company — [00:21:45 → 00:21:56]&lt;br/&gt;Rising Utility Costs — [00:28:20 → 00:28:31]&lt;br/&gt;Lack of Transparency in Utility Practices — [00:32:22 → 00:32:32]&lt;br/&gt;Understanding Utility Rate Differences — [00:35:05 → 00:35:11]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;LEARN MORE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Click &lt;a href='http://www.solup.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;here &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;to learn more about &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhamile/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stephen &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;and &lt;a href='http://www.solup.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sol-Up&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;, http://www.solup.com/&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;KEYWORDS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Stephen Hamile, Sol-up, Solar Energy, Nevada Solar Potential, Solar Technology Integration, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast, Podcast Interview&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;#StephenHamile #Sol-up #SolarEnergy #NevadaSolarPotential #SolarTechnologyIntegration, #BoulderCity #JillLagan #BCNVChamber2024 #TheBestDamPodcast #PodcastInterview&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;CREDITS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Best Dam Podcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode is sponsored by the  i &amp;amp; i Podcast &amp;amp; Music Studio. Be Heard.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Welcome to "The Best Dam Podcast," In today's episode, our host, Jill Lagan, dives into the world of solar energy in Nevada with our guest, Stephen Hamile, COO and Renewable Energy Advocate of Sol-Up. In this episode, we'll explore:the vast potential of solar powerthe intricacies of investor-owned utilities versus co-ops, and the future of solar technology. Stephen shares insights on integrating solar energy with utility companies, cutting-edge advancements in battery tech, and...

Solar Solutions for Nevada: Technology, Regulations, Consumer Education, and Community Impact with Stephen Hamile

Welcome to a brand-new episode of &quot;The Best Dam Podcast&quot;! In today&apos;s episode, our host, Jill Lagan, sits down with the dynamic Justin Cohen, CEO and founder of BTV Marketing Group. Justin shares insights into BTV&apos;s mission of fostering business growth while serving the community, highlighting exciting projects like their collaboration with Opportunity 180 to improve school choice accessibility for parents.We&apos;ll dive deep into topics like the importance of parental engagement in education, the impact of well-informed school choices, and the role of technology and AI in content generation. Justin also offers a personal glimpse into his upbringing and career journey, emphasizing the joy of giving back and the value of strong community ties. DISCUSSION  POINTSLeadership Challenges and Opportunities — [00:03:09 → 00:03:19] Networking in Business — [00:07:53 → 00:07:56] The Rapid Evolution of AI — [00:09:27 → 00:09:36] The Pitfalls of AI-Generated Content — [00:10:28 → 00:10:44] Balancing Business and Parenthood — [00:12:30 → 00:12:40] Supporting Community Growth — [00:13:22 → 00:13:38] Living in The Most Exciting City in America — [00:27:15 → 00:27:18] The Historic Core of Boulder City — [00:33:09 → 00:33:34] Adventure Paradise — [00:35:33 → 00:35:53] Exploring Boulder City&apos;s Hidden Gems — [00:37:21 → 00:37:34]LEARN MORE Click here to learn more about Justin and the BTV Marketing Group [<a href='https://www.btvmarketing.com/'>https://www.btvmarketing.com/</a>] KEYWORDS Justin Cohen, BTV Marketing Group, Opportunity 180, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast #JustinCohen #BTVMarketingGroup #Opportunity180 #Jill Lagan #BoulderCity #BCNVChamber2024 #TheBestDamPodcast CREDITS <a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'>The Best Dam Podcast</a> is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.  This episode is sponsored by the  i &amp; i Podcast &amp; Music Studio. Be Heard.    Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to a brand-new episode of &amp;quot;The Best Dam Podcast&amp;quot;! In today&amp;apos;s episode, our host, Jill Lagan, sits down with the dynamic Justin Cohen, CEO and founder of BTV Marketing Group. Justin shares insights into BTV&amp;apos;s mission of fostering business growth while serving the community, highlighting exciting projects like their collaboration with Opportunity 180 to improve school choice accessibility for parents.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&amp;apos;ll dive deep into topics like the importance of parental engagement in education, the impact of well-informed school choices, and the role of technology and AI in content generation. Justin also offers a personal glimpse into his upbringing and career journey, emphasizing the joy of giving back and the value of strong community ties.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCUSSION  POINTS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leadership Challenges and Opportunities — [00:03:09 → 00:03:19]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Networking in Business — [00:07:53 → 00:07:56]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Rapid Evolution of AI — [00:09:27 → 00:09:36]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Pitfalls of AI-Generated Content — [00:10:28 → 00:10:44]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Balancing Business and Parenthood — [00:12:30 → 00:12:40]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Supporting Community Growth — [00:13:22 → 00:13:38]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Living in The Most Exciting City in America — [00:27:15 → 00:27:18]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Historic Core of Boulder City — [00:33:09 → 00:33:34]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Adventure Paradise — [00:35:33 → 00:35:53]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Exploring Boulder City&amp;apos;s Hidden Gems — [00:37:21 → 00:37:34]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;LEARN MORE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Click &lt;b&gt;here&lt;/b&gt; to learn more about Justin and the BTV Marketing Group [&lt;a href='https://www.btvmarketing.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.btvmarketing.com/&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;KEYWORDS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Justin Cohen, BTV Marketing Group, Opportunity 180, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;#JustinCohen #BTVMarketingGroup #Opportunity180 #Jill Lagan #BoulderCity #BCNVChamber2024 #TheBestDamPodcast&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;CREDITS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Best Dam Podcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode is sponsored by the  i &amp;amp; i Podcast &amp;amp; Music Studio. Be Heard.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Welcome to a brand-new episode of "The Best Dam Podcast"! In today's episode, our host, Jill Lagan, sits down with the dynamic Justin Cohen, CEO and founder of BTV Marketing Group. Justin shares insights into BTV's mission of fostering business growth while serving the community, highlighting exciting projects like their collaboration with Opportunity 180 to improve school choice accessibility for parents.We'll dive deep into topics like the importance of parental engagement in education, the...

Empowering Community Growth and Education with Jill Lagan and Justin Cohen

Jill Lagan, and <a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'>The Best Dam Podcast</a> welcomes Jason Schrock, Principal of Martha P. King Elementary School.  Jill and Jason explore the unique dynamics that make Boulder City’s schools thrive, from passionate community support to visionary educational programs like &quot;WIN Time&quot; that cater to every student&apos;s academic needs. Jason shares insights on hiring practices, emphasizing the importance of community connections, and highlights the success of Boulder City&apos;s specialized education programs. They discuss the area’s supportive environment, the innovative approach to teaching, and the critical role of parental involvement. You’ll also hear about financial challenges the schools face, humorous anecdotes from a principal&apos;s life, and Jason&apos;s personal journey into education.DISCUSSION  POINTSThe Importance of Community Involvement in Education — [00:02:24 → 00:02:33] Addressing Educational Gaps — [00:11:37 → 00:11:52] The Value of Trust in Difficult Situations — [00:22:39 → 00:22:48] Balancing School and Home Challenges — [00:26:36 → 00:26:41] Optimistic Science Fiction — [00:33:10 → 00:33:18] The Greatest Skill for Success — [00:35:07 → 00:35:12] The Impact of Budget Cuts on School Communities — [00:39:00 → 00:39:17] The Unsung Hero in Education — [00:41:02 → 00:41:46] Challenges of Homeschool Funding — [00:50:22 → 00:50:36] Funding for Micro Schools and Homeschool Programs — [00:51:12 → 00:51:28]LEARN MORE Click <a href='https://marthapkingelement.wixsite.com/king'>here </a>to learn more about Jason and the Martha P. King Elementary School. KEYWORDS Jason Schrock, Martha P. King Elementary School, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast #JasonSchrock #MarthaPKingElementarySchool #BoulderCity #BCNVChamber2024 #TheBestDamPodcast CREDITS <a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'>The Best Dam Podcast</a> is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.  This episode is sponsored by the  i &amp; i Podcast &amp; Music Studio. Be Heard.    Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Jill Lagan, and &lt;a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Best Dam Podcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;welcomes &lt;b&gt;Jason Schrock&lt;/b&gt;, Principal of Martha P. King Elementary School. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Jill and Jason explore the unique dynamics that make Boulder City’s schools thrive, from passionate community support to visionary educational programs like &amp;quot;WIN Time&amp;quot; that cater to every student&amp;apos;s academic needs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Jason shares insights on hiring practices, emphasizing the importance of community connections, and highlights the success of Boulder City&amp;apos;s specialized education programs. They discuss the area’s supportive environment, the innovative approach to teaching, and the critical role of parental involvement.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;You’ll also hear about financial challenges the schools face, humorous anecdotes from a principal&amp;apos;s life, and Jason&amp;apos;s personal journey into education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;DISCUSSION  POINTS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Importance of Community Involvement in Education — [00:02:24 → 00:02:33]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Addressing Educational Gaps — [00:11:37 → 00:11:52]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Value of Trust in Difficult Situations — [00:22:39 → 00:22:48]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Balancing School and Home Challenges — [00:26:36 → 00:26:41]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Optimistic Science Fiction — [00:33:10 → 00:33:18]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Greatest Skill for Success — [00:35:07 → 00:35:12]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Impact of Budget Cuts on School Communities — [00:39:00 → 00:39:17]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Unsung Hero in Education — [00:41:02 → 00:41:46]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Challenges of Homeschool Funding — [00:50:22 → 00:50:36]&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Funding for Micro Schools and Homeschool Programs — [00:51:12 → 00:51:28]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;LEARN MORE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Click &lt;a href='https://marthapkingelement.wixsite.com/king'&gt;&lt;b&gt;here&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/a&gt;to learn more about Jason and the Martha P. King Elementary School.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;KEYWORDS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Jason Schrock, Martha P. King Elementary School, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;#JasonSchrock #MarthaPKingElementarySchool #BoulderCity #BCNVChamber2024 #TheBestDamPodcast&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;CREDITS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Best Dam Podcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode is sponsored by the  i &amp;amp; i Podcast &amp;amp; Music Studio. Be Heard.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Jill Lagan, and The Best Dam Podcast welcomes Jason Schrock, Principal of Martha P. King Elementary School. Jill and Jason explore the unique dynamics that make Boulder City’s schools thrive, from passionate community support to visionary educational programs like "WIN Time" that cater to every student's academic needs.Jason shares insights on hiring practices, emphasizing the importance of community connections, and highlights the success of Boulder City's specialized education programs...

Supporting Boulder City's Students: Jason Schrock Discusses Community, Programs, and Innovations

Jill Lagan, and <a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'>The Best Dam Podcast</a> welcomes Matt Morgan, the Artistic Director of the Nevada Shakespeare Festival Matt, who wears many hats as a clown, actor, director, and storyteller, brings a unique approach to making Shakespeare accessible and engaging for all ages. Jill and Matt delve into his upcoming event, &quot;Shakespeare in the Park,&quot; set for October 18th at the Boulder City Library Amphitheater, where he’s presenting a 90-minute, interactive adaptation of &quot;Macbeth.&quot; Plus, they discuss his fascinating background in the circus, and his deep ties to a family legacy of circus performanceDISCUSSION  POINTSMake Shakespeare Fun Again: &quot;Take him off the pedestal, rip him in half, smear him in the dirt, and then hand him back to the people.&quot; — [00:03:05 → 00:03:09] **Theater as a Living Room Experience**: &quot;Our notion on performance is that it&apos;s like people are coming to our house and they&apos;re in our living room with us, and we wanna present theater in that way.&quot; — [00:10:19 → 00:10:28] Balancing Creativity and Management: &quot;And that was super fun for me, and it&apos;ll be the last time I play a lead and direct a play.&quot; — [00:11:29 → 00:11:38] **The Art of Moving On in Acting**: &quot;I finish a thing and then just may move it out and make space. And what&apos;s what&apos;s the next thing? I&apos;m really good at that.&quot; — [00:12:15 → 00:12:20] **Shakespeare Adapted for Kids**: &quot;We also have a summer camp program that we do called Shakes play, and we adapt Shakespeare plays, and we make them about 30 pages. And we work with kids that are from 6 to 17 years old.&quot; — [00:12:52 → 00:13:06] Turning Classrooms into Shakespearean Theaters: &quot;Over the course of a 50 minute class, they&apos;re seeing a show and they&apos;re cold reading Shakespeare.&quot; — [00:17:35 → 00:17:40] Shakespeare for Modern Kids: &quot;Shakespeare&apos;s not boring, it&apos;s not stuffy, it&apos;s not lame, and it&apos;s not old. You can make it new and make it relevant to you and your life and your jokes and your friends and whatever it is that you&apos;re interested in.&quot; — [00:17:53 → 00:18:04] &quot;Life-Changing Circus Experience&quot;: &quot;I was a graduate of the Ringling Brothers, and I traveled with the Ringling Brothers Circus for 2 years, sleeping and living on a train and traveling the country, performing over 500 shows a year.&quot; —  [00:22:08 → 00:22:22] Discovering Circus Life: &quot;I discovered it in college. It was like, oh, I can go to clown college and learn about juggling and unicycle riding and water spitting and pie throwing and makeup and dance and character development.&quot; —  [00:26:57 → 00:27:12]LEARN MORE Click <a href='https://sethgrabel.com/'>here </a>to learn more about the Nevada Shakespeare Festival and the Free Shakespeare in the Park series across the Las Vegas valley, or on these social sites:   <a href='https://www.facebook.com/nvshakefest'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/nvshakefest/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@nvshakefest'>YouTube</a> KEYWORDS Matt Morgan, Nevada Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare in the Park, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast #MattMorgan #NevadaShakespeareFestival #ShakespeareinthePark #BoulderCity #BCNVChamber2024 #TheBestDamPodcast CREDITS <a href='https://www.thebestdampodcast.net/'>The Best Dam Podcast</a> is a Podcast Production of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. This episode is sponsored by the  i &amp; i Podcast &amp; Music Studio. Be Heard.    Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

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Jill Lagan, and The Best Dam Podcast welcomes Matt Morgan, the Artistic Director of the Nevada Shakespeare FestivalMatt, who wears many hats as a clown, actor, director, and storyteller, brings a unique approach to making Shakespeare accessible and engaging for all ages.Jill and Matt delve into his upcoming event, "Shakespeare in the Park," set for October 18th at the Boulder City Library Amphitheater, where he’s presenting a 90-minute, interactive adaptation of "Macbeth." Plus, they discuss ...

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