Bill Roach joins the show for a wide ranging conversation on family traditions, work life balance, and the lessons you pick up through different seasons of life. He shares stories from his path through athletics and education leadership, including what he learned from students and how those experiences shaped the way he leads. We also get into charter schools, building strong teams, and thoughts on AI.

In this episode, I sit down with Suzanne Brown, founder and executive director of Upstate Homeschool Co-op. We discuss how it began, its growth, and where it is headed next, along with the backstory that led her to create it for families in the Upstate. Along the way, Suzanne shares thoughts on family life, raising kids, and the lessons she is learning as she goes. If you are interested in learning more about Upstate Homeschool Co-op, visit upstatecoop.org.

I’m excited to share The Mathis Show’s 2025 Guests’ Book Reviews. You’ll hear from several guests, each sharing their top three books of the year, plus a quick overview of why each one stood out. The full list is included at the end of the video. Enjoy!0:00 Intro0:02 Luke Vernon30:03 Courtney Brown46:13 Grace White58:44 Julie Mathis1:14:27 Sam Brown1:31:29 Riley Wase2:02:50 Jamie Dula2:23:59 Maddi Mathis2:38:15 Mark Mathis3:05:22 The Mathis’3:37:00 All Books