***Special Edition: Dr Karen Bowyer***

Dr. Karen Bowyer is indeed a Legend! She will retire on December 31, 2021, after 50 years of devoted service to Leadership in Education. She holds many honors including:   The first female and third President of Dyersburg State Community College serving 37 years.  The longest-serving Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) President. TBR is a collective of 40 community and technical colleges serving 400 programs in the State of Tennessee.  In today's episode, we chat about her past, present, and future. So grab your cup of coffee and join us for an enlightening conversation. 1:00 The Early Years  3:00 Sport of Choice  4:00 Teacher Role Model: Mr. Taylor  8:00 Trajectory of your Career: Love of Mathematics, The Russians and Sputnik...   16:08 The Columbian Adventure   18:31 Marriage and Memphis   19:13 Move to Dyersburg   29:00 Understanding People   32:00 Innovation and the Future of Education   41:00 Advice for Emerging Leaders   43:00 Core Values   43:00 Future Plans   53:00 Reflection