Education Today: Recent Episodes
Sohkor Solanke
All things education with Sohkor Solanke, M.Ed. Join me for conversations with teachers, administrators, students, and parents on a wide range of current topics from pre-K to college and career. Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Instagram: @sohkor_writes
Guest teacher documents my year as a substitute teacherduring the 2023-2024 school year.
This episode features the events of week 2 of semester 2.
This week, a student threatened to have me deported, I learned all about the different aspects of agriculture classes, I witnessed 6th graders behaving badly, and I encountered foreign exchange teachers.
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Guest teacher documents my year as a substitute teacher during the 2023-2024 school year.
This episode captures the first week back after Christmas break.
This week, a storm rolled through our area on the first day back to school, I witnessed good versus bad classroom management, and I experienced the joy of teaching secondary elective courses.
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In this episode, I speak with Middle-school band teacher Don Scott about inspiring young people to love music and coaching the next generation of leaders.
Mr. Scott is a proud graduate of Bethune Cookman University where he played the trumpet in their famed marching band. He has taught band in middle and high school for 13 years.
In addition to teaching, he also performs with a band and is sometimes invited to play professionally with famous musicians and singers.
He is married to his beautiful wife Takiyah, and they have a baby boy, Don Jr.
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In this episode, I speak with Middle-school band teacher Don Scott about inspiring young people to love music and coaching the next generation of leaders.
Mr. Scott is a proud graduate of Bethune Cookman University where he played the trumpet in their famed marching band. He has taught band in middle and high school for 13 years.
In addition to teaching, he also performs with a band and is sometimes invited to play professionally with famous musicians and singers.
He is married to his beautiful wife Takiyah, and they have a baby boy, Don Jr.
Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke
In this episode, I speak with Deborah Joseph about returning to school for her bachelor's degree after a 16-year hiatus from education. Deborah's story is inspirational for all those who believe it's too late for them to achieve their dreams or reach their goals because of age, life circumstances, or prior disappointments and failures.Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
In this episode, I speak with Deborah Joseph about returning to school for her bachelor's degree after a 16-year hiatus. Deborah's story is inspirational for all those who believe it's too late for them to achieve their dreams or reach their goals because of age, life circumstances, or prior disappointments and failures.Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
This week, I finished my first semester as a substitute teacher and experienced the joys of teaching during the last week before Christmas break. My week included bored 6th graders with idle hands; a fight between a boy and a girl in my classroom; lazy, apathetic high school students; a classroom management issue created by admin; and students who tried to bully me into getting their way.Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
In this episode, I speak with Brad Everett about his extensive work with campus ministries throughout colleges and universities in the Southeast of AmericaBrad is the Regional Director for InterVarsity’s Southeast Region and the Associate National Director for Black Campus Ministries (BCM).
You can find more information about the important work being done for Christ on college campuses on the following websites:https://www.bradfordeverett.com/
https://intervarsity.org/
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This week on my substitute teaching journey, I witnessed the pitfalls of creating a school within a school, I observed a great way to translate for ESOL students, and I experienced a school with rotating schedules. I also have an update on the 10th grade "baby daddy" situation and my 5th grade job offer.Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke
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This week on my substitute teaching journey, I had some great conversations with well-traveled students, I observed a teacher who had great rapport with parents, I overheard a 10th grader bragging about becoming a father, and I learned a valuable lesson about the true job of a substitute.Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
This episode features my discussion with Dr. Sokoyama Songu-Mbriwa about how his journey from community college student to community college professor is a compelling argument for the power and importance of an often overlooked institution.Dr. Songu-Mbriwa is a recently retired juvenile probation officer who teaches in the psychology department of Prince George's Community College in Maryland.Please email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
This week on my substitute teaching journey, I encountered some middle school entrepreneurs, I discovered high school students who cannot tell time on an analog clock, I spoke with students with family members in Gaza, I witnessed newish teachers floundering with classroom management, and I took a nap in the comfiest teacher lounge ever!Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
This week on my substitute teaching journey, I encountered students with learned helplessness, I witnessed teachers making racist comments, and I worked at a school where the atmosphere felt sad and depressing.Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke
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In this episode, I speak with Nigerian-American author Evelyn Logan about inspiring young children to read and learn about different cultures through her children's book "On the Streets of Ondo". Set in Nigeria, this book exposes children to the richness of African culture and traditions through the use of beautiful language and vibrant illustrations.The book is available on Amazon. Listen to the episode to learn how to win a signed copy.You can learn more about the author on Instagram @evelynloganwritesEmail questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke
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This week, 3rd graders roasted my British accent, and I had the most amazing conversation with a 10-year-old Arabic-speaking boy from Jordan. I was also able to share my experience of grieving my mother with a 17-year-old boy who was struggling after a recent loss.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comYou can find me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
This week on my substitute teaching journey, I learned that being gifted in STEM doesn't necessarily make you a great STEM teacher, I encountered a math wiz who should have been in advanced classes, and I witnessed a very different system for teaching English language learners.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comYou can find me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
This episode features returning guest Nemahun Aminata. On a previous episode, we learned about the work she is doing in my native land of Sierra-Leone, West Africa, to raise up competent and equipped special education teachers capable of serving the needs of students with autism and other disabilities. On this episode, she tells us about the in-person training she conducted last summer in the Gambia with special education teachers from both Sierra-Leone and Gambia. You can discover more about her work training SPED teachers in West Africa here: https://help-global.online/Nemahun has over 20 years of experience teaching special education in Maryland, and she is currently teaching middle school math.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comYou can find me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke or medium.com/@sohkorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwritesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
This week on my substitute teaching journey, I saw elementary students excited about a science experiment, I saw issues resulting from female students being given too much power in elementary school classrooms, and I witnessed a food giveaway program in a Title I school.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolankeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwrites Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
In this episode of my substitute teaching journey, I filled in for elementary music and middle school social studies. I experienced the best of times and worst of times in kindergarten, and I encountered a future scientist and a future ASL expert! I was reminded of an important lesson: relationships first, curriculum second.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolankeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwrites Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
In this episode, I speak with my former colleague and English department chair Elizabeth Ignatius about her 40-plus years of experience teaching secondary English.Recently retired, Elizabeth has taught overseas as well as in public and private schools. Our discussion includes: Changes in education over the years Inspiring students to love literature Advice for new teachers and mid-career teachersYou can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolankeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwrites Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
In this episode, I was a substitute teacher for elementary music, High school SPED math, and 5th grade English language arts. As an SPED co-teacher, I had the opportunity to watch other teachers teach, and, in doing so, I saw the challenges of teaching high school math in a way that makes it engaging for students who struggle with the subject. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolankeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwrites Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
On week two of my substitute teaching journey, I filled in for elementary guidance, middle School AVID, middle school math, 5th grade STEM, and 1st grade. It was an eventful week with a lot of germs!You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolankeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwrites Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
"Guest Teacher"- the title used for substitute teachers in my new district. Tune in to hear about week one of my substitute teaching journey. This week, I was in high school special ed, elementary music, and elementary guidance. It was an interesting week, to say the least. It started with a heavy police presence and ended with a lockdown.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comFind me on Instagram @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolankeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwrites Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Simone Jenkins about instilling a love of reading in young children. We discuss her children's book Dr. K Saves the Day, and we talk about strategies to help struggling and reluctant readers.
Dr. Jenkins is the author of the children's bookDr. K Saves the Day and the novel Allison's Awakening. She is also the dean of associate of science programs at Hillsborough Community College in Brandon, Florida.
Both of her books are available for purchase on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Saves-Simone-Brookins-Jenkins/dp/B09X7HJFZZ
https://www.amazon.com/Allisons-Awakening-Simone-Brookins/dp/1477268456/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
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In this episode, I speak with British educator Omoh Head about the importance of early years education in setting a strong foundation for very young children.Omoh is an experienced early years educator in London, England.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke Find me on Instagram: @sohkor_writes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwrites Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
In this episode, I speak with Queenisha Hamilton-Grein about the importance of preschool teachers and the impact of a strong preschool program on our youngest students.Queenisha is a wife, mother, educator, gospel recording artist, and pastor. She resides in Maryland with her husband and daughters. You can find her on Instagram @queenishagrein.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke Find me on Instagram: @sohkor_writes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwrites Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
On this episode, we PAUSE FOR A MOMENT OF SCIENCE with Dallis the Science Diva.
"With over 15 years of classroom teaching experience, Dallis the Science Diva values and executes Science made clear and simple. Dallis the Science Diva blends classroom, museum and personal experiences to achieve learning outcomes. She eliminates the pressure of knowing the answer. Instead, the focus is on the process of discovery."
You can discover more about Dallis at www.dallisthesciencediva.com or find her on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, I speak with author and distance-learning mom Kimberly Scott about her experience educating her son at home since the onset of the pandemic. Kimberly currently lives in Southern California with her young son. Resources mentioned during the episode:
Self Care Planner: https://a.co/d/fc3kf88 Sketchbook for kids: https://a.co/d/iXJqeIl Mom-Preneur Mavericks: Balancing Business & Homeschooling in the Modern World: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mompreneur-mavericks-k-dawn-scott/1142964805
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In this episode, Abrianne Joseph returns to tell us about her experience attending an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) as an undergraduate student. Abrianne graduated from Howard University in 2019. She currently lives in the Tampa Bay area.
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In this episode, I speak with Ortheline Athey about the impact that performing arts school programs have had on her elementary and middle school-aged children.
Ortheline is married to Ryan, and they have two children who attend performing arts magnet schools in Hillsborough County, Florida.
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On this week's episode, I speak with my former student Natasha Mieses about her experience attending a Christian university and completing an internship at a well-known megachurch.
Natasha graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL in 2022. She is currently working for a non-profit organization in central Florida.
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On this week's episode, I speak with outstanding dignitary Mrs. Bernice Presley. Mrs. Presley is a lifelong educator with decades of experience and a love for helping children. In this episode, she shares about her decades of experience and gives profound words of wisdom and inspiration for the next generation of educators.
Mrs. Presley is based in Lake City, Florida. Even though she is officially retired from the classroom, she continues to help and inspire students and uplift her community through her tutoring programs, radio show, and podcast.
You can find her podcast here: https://hourofexcellence.com/
More about her tutoring programs: https://www.facebook.com/PresleyEXCELandScholarsProgramInc
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On this week's episode, I speak with veteran teacher Trevor Rogers about the challenges teachers faced, and still continue to face, as a result of teaching during and after the Covid pandemic. Trevor has 20 years of experience teaching middle school reading and language arts in Tampa Bay. During Covid, he served as a school success coach.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Find me on Instagram: @sohkor_writes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwrites Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
In this bonus content, Yvonne Dixon explains what she believes to be the major difference between teaching in the UK and teaching in the US.
Yvonne has twenty years of experience in teaching, most of which has been spent teaching students with learning disabilities and challenges.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Find me on Instagram: @sohkor_writes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwrites Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorHelp keep us on the air:Venmo: @sohkor-solankePaypal: @sohkorsolankeCashapp: $ssolanke
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In this episode, I speak with Yvonne Dixon about her work leading a school in the UK that serves students on the autism spectrum.
Yvonne has twenty years of experience in teaching, most of which has been spent teaching students with learning disabilities and challenges.
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On this episode, we continue our conversation with Nemahun Aminata, and we learn about the work she is doing in my native land of Sierra-Leone, West Africa, to raise up competent and equipped special education teachers capable of serving the needs of students with autism and other disabilities.
You can discover more about her project in Sierra-Leone here: https://help-global.online/
Nemahun has 20 years of experience teaching special education in Maryland, and she is currently teaching middle school math.
Tune in next week for part 3, where I speak with the leader of a school in the UK that serves students on the autism spectrum.
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In part one of this three-part series on teaching students with disabilities, I spoke with Nemahun Aminata about working with students with disabilities and navigating the IEP process.
Nemahun has 20 years of experience teaching special education (SpEd) in Maryland, and she is currently teaching middle school math.
Tune in next week for part two where we discuss the important work she is doing training up SpEd teachers and advocating for students with disabilities in my native land of Sierra-Leone, West Africa.
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On this week's episode, I spoke with sisters Amaris and Sienna Hamilton-Grein about the pressures of juggling athletics with academics as a student-athletes. The sisters are currently in the 12th and 10th grades respectively and have played soccer competitively from a young age.
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In today's technologically advanced world of the Internet, Google, smartphones, audiobooks, and even AI, it would seem to some that the role of school librarian or media specialist is one that has become irrelevant over time. However, my guest on this episode refutes this notion and explains why we need school librarians now more than ever to ensure that all students have equitable access to information.Rachel Shellman has years of experience as a school librarian/media specialist in Hillsborough County, Florida. She is currently working as a teacher librarian in an international school in Singapore.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Find me on Instagram: @sohkor_writes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sohkorwrites My linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkorIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Thank you!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sohkor-solanke0/support
On this week's episode, I spoke with Hawa Gabriel about the difference a school nurse can make in the lives of students and their families. We discuss the multifaceted role of a school nurse and the challenges that came with working in schools during Covid.
Hawa has years of experience in school nursing in both Massachusetts and New York.
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On this episode, I spoke with Clarey Walker about his passion for raising up leaders from the next generation of students as a way to give back to the community that helped him achieve great things.
Mr. Walker is a graduate of the University of North Florida and American University. He currently works in the Pentagon as a member of the intelligence component of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
You can find out more information about the Clarey Walker Foundation at the official website: https://www.clareywalkerfoundation.org/
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On this week's show, I spoke to Abrianne Joseph about her experience leading a Christian club while attending a public high school. We also discussed how she began to question some aspects of her faith as she advanced from high school to a college campus.
Abrianne is a graduate of Howard University in Washington DC.
I sponsored a Christian club on the campus of a public high school for ten years. I wrote about my experiences here: https://medium.com/@Sohkor/legacy-ten-years-of-student-led-ministry-in-a-public-high-school-69bd1fdb942d
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In this episode, I spoke to Dr. Simone Jenkins about the wide array of courses available at our local community colleges that go beyond the traditional AA degree and force us to rethink our preconceived notions and beliefs about this type of institution.
Dr. Jenkins is the current dean of Associate in Science programs at Hillsborough Community College in Brandon, Florida.
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On this episode, I spoke with Stephania Everett about her experiences navigating the education system with a child with multiple special needs. Stephania currently resides in Maryland with her husband and two sons.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comCheck out my blog: medium.com/@sohkorFind me on Instagram: @sohkor_writesMy linktree: https://linktr.ee/sohkor--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sohkor-solanke0/support
On today's show, I spoke to veteran teacher Debby Guice about her passion for teaching and inspiring at-risk students to reach their full potential. Debby currently teaches secondary math at a charter school in Hillsborough County, Florida.You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.comCheck out my blog: medium.com/@sohkorFind me on Instagram: @sohkor_writes--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sohkor-solanke0/support
In this episode, I spoke to Deborah Joseph about the role of the front office staff in the successful running of a school. Listen to hear about her experience the day a huge celebrity came into the school office!
Deborah currently works in the front office of a charter school in Hillsborough county, Florida.
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Our returning guest Wil Sekajipo has been teaching math in the secondary classroom for 18 years. He currently teaches in Prince George's County, Maryland. We continue our conversation, this time turning our attention to the importance of having a Black male presence in our classrooms.
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My guest Wil Sekajipo has been teaching math in the secondary classroom for 18 years. Today he speaks with me about the power of strong, effective leadership in schools.
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Welcome to Education Today! I’m your host, Sohkor Solanke.
I spent 15 years in the secondary classroom teaching English, reading, and social studies. I've taught a wide range of students from those with disabilities, to English language learners, to advanced and gifted. I’ve also been on the other side as a parent of three children who have completed the formal schooling years of kindergarten through 12th grade and are now in the college and career stage.
Now I’m here to have conversations with teachers, administrators, and parents about all things education.
Join me as I cover current topics in education from pre-school through to college, career and beyond.
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