Lead, Lift, Inspire: The NC DKG Sisterhood Podcast

Tracie J. Metz

This podcast brings together educators and education partners from across North Carolina—sharing real stories, best practices, and thoughtful strategies from PreK through higher education. Proudly showcasing North Carolina Delta Kappa Gamma (NC DKG), the podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the DKG International Educators Foundation, whose commitment to elevating women educators makes this work possible. 

Episodes

  1. Apr 16

    Stronger Students, Stronger Communities: The Behavioral Health Connection

    In this episode of Lead, Lift, Inspire, we explore the growing importance of behavioral health in supporting students and strengthening communities. From classrooms to career pathways, schools are often the first place needs emerge—but lasting impact requires strong partnerships beyond the school walls.  Mrs. Greta Metcalf holds a Master’s degree in Education in Community Counseling and became co-owner of Jackson County Psychological Services in 2004, leading community-based programs including psychiatry, school-based therapy, and community-based services In 2004, she became co-owner of Jackson County Psychological Services, leading school and community-based programs across western NC counties, and was later appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools and the Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use, contributing to statewide policy improvements. She also helped develop a regional continuum of care for schools, social services, and juvenile justice, expanding her expertise in cross-system collaboration and evidence-based treatment models. Since 2018, as Clinical Director of HIGHTS, she has led the expansion of youth mental health and substance use services and built a multidisciplinary internship and workforce development program to strengthen the behavioral health system in Western North Carolina. Dr. Angela Hill is a passionate and results-driven school leader with more than 20+ years of experience in curriculum and program design, staff development, and coaching educators to implement high-quality instruction. When not at school, she enjoys reading/ listening to fiction novels (the world is too real for non-fiction at this time), spending time with her family and friends, and watching true crime shows.

    36 min
  2. Jan 24

    Classroom Magic - What's Working Right Now

    This episode features insights from our NC DKG sisters—Dr. April Tallant, Dr. Angela Hill, and Stacy Lovdahl—on strategies, shifts, and mindsets that support learners and educators. April Tallant, PhD, RDN, LDN, serves as the Director of Western Carolina University's Coulter Faculty Commons, where she champions faculty and student success by advancing pedagogical wellness and fostering asset‑based approaches to teaching, learning, and professional growth. With over two decades of experience at Western Carolina University, she brings recognized excellence in educational development, leadership in empowering women in education, and a passion for supporting meaningful, engaged learning.  Dr. Angela Hill is a passionate and results-driven school leader with more than 20+ years of experience in curriculum and program design, staff development, and coaching educators to implement high-quality instruction. When not at school, she enjoys reading/ listening to fiction novels (the world is too real for non-fiction at this time), spending time with her family and friends, and watching true crime shows. Stacy Lovdahl is a K–12 Education Technologist and Regional Digital Learning Consultant with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, leading statewide efforts in AI literacy, equitable edtech integration, and Universal Design for Learning. She has delivered national and state conference presentations (ISTE, FETC, ALA, NCTIES, NCCAT) and created widely viewed professional learning through NC Public Schools’ AI webinar series and resources hub. A former middle school science teacher and environmental engineer, Stacy brings a systems-thinking lens to helping educators design future-ready, human-centered classrooms.

    1h 1m

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This podcast brings together educators and education partners from across North Carolina—sharing real stories, best practices, and thoughtful strategies from PreK through higher education. Proudly showcasing North Carolina Delta Kappa Gamma (NC DKG), the podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the DKG International Educators Foundation, whose commitment to elevating women educators makes this work possible.