Dr. Calvin Watts, Gwinnett County Public Schools' new superintendent, and the first African-American to hold the position, drops by to discuss a variety of topics including, the district’s face mask mandate, social emotional learning, his relationship with the Gwinnett Board of Education and so much more.

Episode Highlights:

11:10- Concerning things he’s heard during his Look Listen and Learn Tour
17:05- Response to children that say school feels like prison
22:41- Response to the increase in social media school threats targeting schools
31:12- His stance on the Mask Mandate
36:29- Disruptions at school board meetings and how it impacts the work of the school board
42:20- Social Emotional Learning; What it is and why it is needed in GCPS
50:07- His relationship with the Gwinnett County Board of Education
52:29- How he handles disagreements between himself and the Gwinnett County Board of Education
58:41- His thoughts on hunting and butchering his own food, or going without it

S5: Episode 1: Social Media Threats- Their Impact on Schools