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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2022 · 34 MIN

Episode 11: Leadership and Mentorship in Education and Athletics with Deric Scott and Dr. Benterah Morton

from Sincerely, South · host University of South Alabama College of Education and Professional Studies

Deric Scott is a teacher, head football coach and athletic director at Foley High School. During this episode, Scott joins Dr. Benterah Morton, who served as Scott's faculty mentor during his time in the College of Education and Professional Studies educational leadership master's degree program. The two talk with Dr. Joe Gaston, host of the 'Sincerely, South' podcast, to discuss Scott's professional journey. Scott's coaching career includes an Alabama 5A state championship at Vigor High School, where he served as a head football coach in 2018. He recently finished a season of football at Foley that included a close victory over rival Fairhope High School and the school's first playoff berth since 2015. Earlier this month, Scott also served as a coach at the 36th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic. During this interview, Scott discusses his development as an educational and athletic leader, with a particular focus on the impact of mentoring. Scott also shares his experience with teaching and leading in culturally and economically diverse schools.

Deric Scott is a teacher, head football coach and athletic director at Foley High School. During this episode, Scott joins Dr. Benterah Morton, who served as Scott's faculty mentor during his time in the College of Education and Professional Studies educational leadership master's degree program. The two talk with Dr. Joe Gaston, host of the 'Sincerely, South' podcast, to discuss Scott's professional journey. Scott's coaching career includes an Alabama 5A state championship at Vigor High School, where he served as a head football coach in 2018. He recently finished a season of football at Foley that included a close victory over rival Fairhope High School and the school's first playoff berth since 2015. Earlier this month, Scott also served as a coach at the 36th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic. During this interview, Scott discusses his development as an educational and athletic leader, with a particular focus on the impact of mentoring. Scott also shares his experience with teaching and leading in culturally and economically diverse schools.

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