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Dr. Adam Phyall: Access, Accountability & Action | Candidate Conversations — Episode 77

Dr. Adam Phyall: Access, Accountability & Action | Candidate Conversations — Episode 77

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 In this special edition of The Town Square Podcast, hosts Trey Bailey and Gabriel Stovall begin a new series designed to help voters better understand the individuals seeking to serve Newton County in public office. The goal is simple: create a space where candidates can share their stories, explain their priorities, and connect with the community in a meaningful way.Dr. Adam Phyall, a longtime educator and former Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County Schools, joins the show as the first guest in the Candidate Conversations series. Now running for the District 5 seat on the Newton County Board of Education, Dr. Phyall brings decades of classroom, district, and national education experience to the conversation.But before discussing policy or campaign platforms, the conversation begins where it always does on The Town Square Podcast — with story.From Tutoring Classmates to Teaching StudentsDr. Phyall didn’t originally set out to become a teacher.While attending Tuskegee University, he began tutoring fellow students in math. What started as a simple act of helping others quickly revealed something deeper.He discovered joy.Not the kind of satisfaction that comes from personal achievement, but the fulfillment that comes from watching someone else succeed.That moment changed everything.Instead of pursuing occupational therapy, he shifted his focus to education — eventually earning a degree in general science education and beginning his teaching career in 2002.That decision would shape the rest of his professional life.Finding a Home in Newton CountyAfter several years teaching in Clayton County, Dr. Phyall and his wife began searching for a place to raise their family.They found it in Covington.He described the community as a “Hallmark town” — the kind of place where families could grow roots, build relationships, and invest in the future.In 2006, he joined the staff at Alcovy High School, where he taught biology, chemistry, and other science courses.His favorite students?Juniors.Not because they were easier to teach, but because they were beginning to understand life.That transitional moment — when students start thinking seriously about their future — became one of the most rewarding parts of his work.The Moment Technology Changed EverythingOne of the most powerful stories in the episode centers on a laptop.While in college, Dr. Phyall received a scholarship from the United Negro College Fund. Along with financial support, the scholarship included something that would alter the trajectory of his career:A computer.At the time, his mother was battling breast cancer. That laptop allowed him to stay connected with her, research medical information, and communicate in ways that hadn’t previously been possible.It wasn’t just technology.It was connection.That experience shaped his understanding of what technology could do — not as a replacement for teaching, but as a tool to make learning more meaningful and accessible.Innovation in the ClassroomYears before podcasting became mainstream, Dr. Phyall was already experimenting with new ways to engage students.In the early 2000s, he introduced podcasting into his classroom — encouraging students to create audio content explaining biology concepts.The project quickly became a success.One student discovered that listeners from Ireland had downloaded their podcast.That single moment changed the way students saw themselves.Their voices mattered.Their work reached beyond the classroom.And their learning suddenly felt real.Leading the One-to-One Technology InitiativeAs his career progressed, Dr. Phyall transitioned into district leadership roles, eventually becoming Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County Schools.One of his most significant contributions during that time was helping lead the district’s transition to a one-to-one technology model — providing every student with access to a digital device.The decision wasn’t easy.It required careful planning, financial discipline, and long-term vision.But the result was transformative.Students gained access to resources that had previously been limited to computer labs or libraries.Teachers gained new tools for instruction.And the district built a foundation for future innovation.A National Perspective on EducationAfter years serving Newton County Schools, Dr. Phyall accepted a position with Future Ready Schools, part of the national education organization All4Ed.In this role, he works with school systems across the country — helping districts improve technology integration, expand access to resources, and prepare students for the workforce of the future.Despite working at the national level, he remains deeply connected to Newton County.He still collaborates with district staff, shares best practices, and advocates for opportunities that benefit local students.Why Run for the Board of Education?For years, Dr. Phyall had considered serving on the ...
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