E87 | ARSA episode with Georgia da Silva

In this special episode of The Rural Scoop, host Ty White interviews Georgia da Silva from McKinstry while attending the ARSA Resilient Rural Conference. Georgia discusses her company’s commitment to supporting rural schools by helping districts assess and improve their facilities with energy-efficient upgrades and long-term partnerships. She reflects on the unique strengths of rural communities, highlighting the close-knit collaboration between districts and the shared commitment to student success. Georgia also shares how her kindergarten teacher, Monica Crowe, shaped her educational journey and emphasizes the importance of professional development events like ARSA for empowering rural educators.