Sam Brooks Joins Jonathan Frank & Susan Luna-Hazelwood To Discuss A Life Of Education

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When passion meets purpose, it can shape a career— and an entire community. Jonathan Frank and co-host Susan Luna Hazlewood sit down with Sam Brooks, a two-time graduate of Tennessee Tech University, to talk about his decades-long impact on education and athletics in the Upper Cumberland. From teaching biology and coaching multiple sports at local high schools to his leadership role at Volunteer State Community College, Brooks reflects on taking a leap into administration and the partnerships shaping student success. He also shares insight on the resurgence of Tech football, the move to the Southern Conference, and what a new stadium and winning culture mean for the university and the community it serves.

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