Education
In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with North Carolina State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis to discuss leadership and meeting the challenges of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Chairman Davis compares teachers, principals, and superintendents with mighty lighthouses "standing tall and sending out a beacon of hope, and safety and security and care to each one of our students." He describes that like a lighthouse, the light shines not for the sender, but for all of those who are in darkness, regardless of demographic characteristic. His message of encouragement and appreciation for all Edleaders is one most needed and most appreciated. Dr. Jackson describes this episode as one of the most powerful and moving conversations I have had.Chairman Eric Davis was appointed as an at-large member of the NC State Board of Education in January 2015. He graduated 9th in the Class of 1983 from the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He served as an Airborne Ranger combat engineer officer in the US Army and is a professional engineer in North Carolina. He is a public school graduate as are his children.Show Notes are available at www.drrobjackson.comDr. Rob Jackson - @Dr_Rob_Jackson