You Are Your Child's First Teacher

Augy Jones joins Feature Friday on today’s episode for a powerful conversation about education, identity, leadership, and community. As a longtime educator and advocate, Augy shares lessons from growing up in Halifax, teaching across the Caribbean, working in leadership roles throughout Nova Scotia's education system, and continuing the legacy of his parents, Rocky and Joan Jones. From the importance of parents as first teachers to redefining what civil rights really mean, this episode offers practical wisdom and powerful stories for anyone looking to make an impact. If you enjoy conversations about leadership, education, personal growth, and community building, this episode is for you. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction & the meaning behind Augy's name 02:04 - Growing up in Halifax's North End 05:16 - Basketball, community, and the YMCA 07:23 - Why parents are a child's first teacher 12:24 - Education beyond the classroom 16:00 - Getting kids out into the world 22:09 - Roots, wings, and community identity 27:15 - Teaching throughout the Caribbean 32:27 - Representation and seeing what's possible 41:09 - Returning home and leadership work 46:08 - The loss of community spaces 50:20 - Civil rights and the rights of civilians 53:55 - The bow and the arrow philosophy 57:44 - Why empathy matters