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The Success Chronicles #450- Dr. Lloyd Jackson Feb 22, 2026

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Dr. Lloyd Jackson is the Superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District. With more than two decades of experience as an educator—beginning as a high school mathematics teacher and bus driver, and later serving as a principal, assistant superintendent, and deputy superintendent—Dr. Lloyd Jackson has dedicated his career to helping students achieve their full potential. His journey has shaped his belief that education is both a calling and a responsibility.

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The Success Chronicles- Personal Growth Conversation with Amy P. Kelly Feb 10, 2026

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In this interview we discuss our journeys in personal growth, our efforts to be of service and our new projects.

Amy is the Vice President of Consulting for The Jon Gordon Companies and co-author of "The Energy Bus Field Guide" , a roadmap to fueling your life, work, and team with positive energy. She is an experienced HR and learning and development executive who builds award-winning employment brands, corporate universities, leadership development programs, and organizational well-being strategies. She is a certified high-performance consultant, master trainer, and executive coach who works with executives to develop exceptional talent and cultures that win in the marketspace while having fun achieving superior results. @amypkelly1

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The Success Chronicles Hangout and Highlight with Mayra Bullock Feb 08, 2026

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Mayra Bullock (Houston, TX) began her dance training in the Houston Independent

School District and continued her education at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), and later at the University of St. Thomas. While at UTEP, she served as Artistic Director of the Victory Warriors Drill & Dance Academy before returning to Houston in 2006 to serve as Assistant Director of the Fort Bend Academy of Arts and Dance.

Mayra made her professional Houston dance debut in 2008 with Urban Souls Dance Company in Across the Waters, a work examining the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. She became USDC’s Rehearsal Director in 2019 and Managing Director in 2025.

Mayra currently serves on the board of directors for the Edison Arts Foundation and holds a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction.

Coming soon is Urban Soul’s ‘Truth Be Told’ Performance at the Hobby Center in Houston. It is their Annual Black History Month show and they will be celebrating 100yrs and highlighting some amazing community members. @skadan1357 @urbansoulsdance

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The Success Chronicles #449 - Cara Malone Feb 04, 2026

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Dr. Cara Malone is the Chief Operating Officer for Edwell. She has been in roles where she has overseen principal supervision, leadership development, and system efficiency, focusing on innovative solutions like teacher apprenticeships to combat teacher shortages. With extensive experience as a teacher, principal, and administrator, Malone is known for her passion for public education and for building strong teacher pipelines, even serving as interim superintendent in 2024 before her current role. @malonecara

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The Success Chronicles #448- Justin Pickens Feb 04, 2026

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Justin Pickens transforms educational outcomes by helping teachers rediscover their purpose and impact. With 13 years of experience as a teacher and coach, Justin overcame significant childhood challenges that could have led to incarceration or addiction, instead channeling those experiences into his work as an educational catalyst.

After briefly exploring opportunities outside education, Justin returned to his true calling with renewed focus. He has dedicated his career to empowering educators who face burnout and diminishing motivation in today's challenging educational landscape.

Justin specializes in helping teachers reconnect with their original passion for education while providing practical strategies to create positive generational change. His approach combines personal resilience techniques with evidence-based teaching methodologies that address modern classroom challenges, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. @justin.pickens.speaks

www.getapeptalk.com

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The Success Chronicles Topic Session- Time Management with Dr. Kiesha King Feb 03, 2026

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Dr. Kiesha King is a Forbes published author, corporate executive, entrepreneur, and globally awarded leader. She shares valuable strategies to help others cultivate a life of FREEDOM, PURPOSE, and ENJOYMENT. @drkieshaking

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The Success Chronicles Topic Session- Building Relationships with Dr. Kiesha King Jan 29, 2026

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Chip Baker- Tools for Athlete Success Jan 26, 2026

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Chip Baker being interviewed by Coach Jason Haddock to discus tools for athlete success.

@coachjhaddock @whartonisd @whstigersfb @whstigersathletics

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The Success Chronicles #447- Dr. Brandi Kelly Jan 11, 2026

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Dr. Brandi Kelly is an accomplished author, speaker, and consultant with over 20 years of experience dedicated to empowering leaders to inspire growth, drive positive change, and cultivate environments where success thrives. Known for her passion and purpose, Dr. Kelly believes in the transformational power of hope—and the courage it takes to lead with it. Dr. Kelly’s mission is simple yet powerful: to spark hope in every individual and organization she serves. Through her signature System of H.O.P.E., she equips others to foster strong leadership, build supportive cultures, and achieve sustainable, hope-driven success. @leadwithhope.23

www.sparkhopeedu.com

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The Success Chronicles Hangout and Highlight with Jakari Sherman Jan 10, 2026

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Creative Director, Jakari Sherman is a recent MacDowell Fellow and Dance Source Houston Artist-in-Residence, who is considered the first modern choreographer of ‘stepping’. For two decades, Jakari has pioneered the integration of traditional and contemporary stepping into full-length concert works, challenging conventions through storytelling, technology, and cross-disciplinary innovation. Jakari is the former Artistic Director of Washington, DC-based Step Afrika!, and an ethnochoreologist conducting research into the culture and history of stepping and other percussive movement practices. His work has been recognized globally for its unique blend of cultural exploration and energetic percussive dance. He is the Director of Drumfolk and The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence, both celebrated works of the Houston Theatre District. @jakarijsherman

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