Let's Talk Lee

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt and Mr. Kevin Dowling as they talk about something that impacts every student, every school, and truly every family in our community — ESPLOST. You may have heard that term before, but today they make sure you know exactly what it means and why it matters.#OnePennyBigImpact

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt and special guests as they discuss the phenomenon of social media. They will be talking about how social media and mobile devices impact our students and will offer a few best practices surrounding social media use. We have consulted the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory and Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation, to inform our conversation on Media in the Middle: Exploring the Impacts of Social Media.

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt and Mr. Frank Griffin as they have a conversation about current issues in education and all things related to the Georgia State School Board of Education.  We are going to explore the skills and strategies that it takes to lead on the state level and take a peak into what might be coming around the corner in the world of education.

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt as she speaks with our band directors and one of our drum majors about the Lee County Marching Trojans. Guests talk about how the band creates the rhythm in the stands on Friday nights, competes in performance evaluations across the state, headlines our parades, and so much more.#LetsTalkLEE

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt as she speaks with the head coaches of our Fall Athletic programs who share a little bit about what it takes to run their programs, the golden nuggets they learn throughout the season, and the joys of leading their student-athletes.

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt and Dr. David Sims as they dive into all things related to Open House, family tips on getting ready to return to learn, and getting students to and from school safely. In a few short days, we are On The Road Again!

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt as she talks about all those Frequently Asked Questions we get over the summer about returning to school. She will also give a brief overview of our focus for the 2025-2026 school year. #LetsTalkLEE

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt and Board of Education Chairperson Claire Lang as they look back at the incredible year we had and share some of the great moments and stories that were part of the fabric that made the 2024-2025 school year so amazing.

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt as she celebrates the greatness that takes place in our Lee County classrooms! We have some phenomenal teachers joining us for Teacher Appreciation Week and we will get the opportunity to hear some of their stories from the classroom.

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt as she pulls back the curtain on an essential part of our education system—the Board of Education. Her special guest is Board of Education member, Dr. Trey Newell. They cover topics like: What exactly the Board of Education does? How do their decisions impact students, teachers, and families? How do they shape the future of our schools?

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt and her guests as they explore the magic that our students experience in the classroom and how that magic plants the seed for their love of learning.

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt as she speaks with today's guests about the importance of school safety. Chief Chris Prokesh of the Leesburg Police Department and Captain Eddie Burgess of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office share what their organizations are doing to invest in the safety of our students.

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt as she talks about the past of the Lee County School System surrounding the roots of excellence in education and the traditions that we still cherish today. She invites three former superintendents to the conversation; Dr. Robert Clay who served Lee from 1965 to 1997, Dr. Lawrence Walters who served from 2003-2015, and Dr. Jason Miller who served from 2015-2023.

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt, Mrs. Kelli Duke, and Mr. Rocky Ledford as they focus on the system's priority of Instruction in this episode and provide listeners with a clear understanding of the district’s goals and vision surrounding instruction and what that holistically means.

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt and special guests as they spend some time unpacking high school.  They will tap into the highs, lows, and everything in between when it comes to high school essentials. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or someone looking back on those pivotal years, this will be an opportunity to explore the realities of life as a Lee County High School Trojan.

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt, Mrs. Donna Ford, Mrs. Katie Peppers, and Dr. Brooke Stembridge as they discuss why Literacy is so important, what the state of Georgia is doing around Literacy initiatives, the current and future plans for Lee County Schools for Literacy improvement, and suggested guidance for families and teachers on how to support creating a community of readers.

Join Dr. Kathleen Truitt and Mr. Kevin Dowling as they explore the Lee County School System’s top priorities for the 2024-2025 school year. They will discuss how these priorities are designed to enhance student learning, strengthen operational systems, and ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed.