Category Archives: Education Spotlight

October 22, 2021 - Greg Carr of 1st Class Educator joined Byers & Co to talk about their efforts to bring diversity, equity and inclusion to DPS 61, having difficult conversations, and building on...

October 1, 2021 - EHS teacher Ron Lybarger and student Henry Noble joined Byers & Co to talk about the Prep Academy at the DPS 61 high schools that will allow students to also graduate with an Ass...

September 24, 2021 - Christelle Harding of Decatur Public Schools joined Byers & Co to talk about Social Emotional Learning that introduces 7 mindsets to students pre-K through high school.

September 10, 2021 - Lawrence Trimble of Decatur Public Schools talks about the Parent Leadership Training Institute where parents learn leadership skills in two 10-week sessions, culminating in a com...

August 27, 2021 - Leslie Risby, the Innovative Programs Coordinator for District 61, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Extended Day Program that is offering before and after school care at 13 lo...

August 13, 2021 - Zach Shields of the Decatur Public Schools Foundation and MacArthur student Josie Bethard joined Byers & Co to talk about the momentum of the Ag Academy coming out of the pandemi...

August 6, 2021 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about the Dawson Civic Leadership Institute, her time with the program, and recognizing the students tha...

July 16, 2021 - Delia Jackson of Eisenhower High School joined Byers & Co to talk about her background in agriculture, how ag touches so many jobs, and the unique experiences students in the Andre...

July 9, 2021 - July 9, 2021 - Ag Academy students Lillie Sherrod and Jazmyn Schnetzler joined Byers & Co to talk about their experiences in the ag academy and how their futures are being shaped by...

June 23, 2021 - Dr. Paul Fregeau joined Byers & Co to reflect back on his four years as the superintendent, his optimism for the future of the district, and what was learned during the pandemic.