Voices United in Education
Episodes
Ep 89 | Scholarships for Playing Video Games?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEsports programs are quickly becoming the number one requested program for new student enrollment. Monica Willis, the Grants Management ...
Ep 88 | Seriously - How Do You Set Goals for Kids?
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKids are a mystery. One day you can’t get them to sit still. The next day you can’t get them out of bed. Some homework is a breeze. ...
Ep 87 | How to Change Your career Path into a Classroom?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text75% of new teachers in Escambia County are Alternative Certification Teachers, which means they didn’t start out on the educational tr...
Ep 86 | Fueling Hungry Minds
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe all know how hard it is to work when you're starving or seriously low on the right kind of fuel. The same is true in the classro...
Ep 85 | Student in the Mirror: Dignity & Confidence
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textClothing insecurity impacts a large number of Escambia County students. It’s a dynamic that can distract them from learning and hurt s...
Ep 84 | Want to Impress a Middle Schooler?
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTalk to any parent of a middle schooler and you’ll hear about the struggle of early adolescence – them becoming their own person, th...
Ep 83 | How to Help Teachers Teach & Students Succeed?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTeachers are the eyes and ears of what their students need. But teachers didn’t become teachers just to observe. That's why you’...
Ep 82 | Afterschool is Ripe for Building Character
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt’s said that afterschool hours of 3-6pm are primetime for risky youth behavior, but as a working parent, your options can feel limit...
Ep 81 | The Arts: Extra or Essential?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen we think about growing confident kids, we think of sports, academic achievement, even making friends, but what about children’s c...
Ep 80 | STEM Avoidance to Confidence: STARBASE
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOne of the challenges parents face is helping their kids overcome academic setbacks. Statements like “I don’t like science” and “...
Ep 79 | What Is Kindergarten Readiness?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPlaying catch up not only makes learning not fun, but parenting as well – extra parent teacher meetings, IEPs, tutoring and even being...
Ep 78 | Summer Slide or Summer Strong?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNo one wants their kid kicking off their next school year to a slow start, but how do you prevent your child from the summer slide in th...
Ep 77 | FREE Classroom Supplies? Tools for Teachers
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEvery parent wants their child to have the best quality education possible, including having the proper tools and resources, but how do ...
Ep 76 | Can Global Education Create Local Unity?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wonder how we can make the world a better place? It starts here. Vanessa Mays, Executive Director of Global Corner, talks about how...
Ep 75 | Derrick Brooks: From Pensacola to the NFL
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEvery parent needs a little pick me up now and then – a real reminder you’re on the right path as a parent and your kid is gonna be ...
Ep 74 | Wanted: Passionate Paraprofessionals
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMany local people express a desire to help others when asked about their hopes for their future careers, but getting there can often be ...
Ep 73 | How Do We Help Grieving Kids?
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text"I'm fine!" Grief is complex. It's more than sadness and can manifest is all kinds of ways. It can impact school. Bu...
Ep 72 | Can a Greenhouse Grow Minds?
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe attribute fundraising and caretaking as characteristics of successful adults, but one student at Northview High School is showing out...
Ep 71 | Scholarship for High-Achieving, Low-Income Students
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow do you, as a parent, help your academically strong child get to college when you're struggling to make ends meet? Elise Glidd...
Ep 70 | Homework? Tutor Me to the Rescue
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLet's face it, helping with your child's homework can raise more questions than solving problems. Thankfully, there’s a solu...
Ep 69 | The future of Public Education in Escambia County
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSome people like putting a face to name. In this episode, we like putting a voice to a title, to let you, the parent, get to know the pe...
Ep 68 | What Options Does a Technical College Offer?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThomas TJ Rollins is the principal at George Stone Technical College, a trade school providing quality academic, career, and technical e...
Ep 67 | What Did You Do at School Today? Get Answers with Canvas
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWouldn't it be great to know what did your child did in school today and what assignments, tests, activities, events and even schol...
Ep 66 | Meet Pensacola's Globally Ranked Triathlete
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmma Meyers is a senior at Booker T Washington High School. At just 17, she is ranked third in the world in her triathlon level 4 class....
Ep 65 | Can Fitness Make Our Kids Better Students?
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us as this Pine Forest High School graduate and former Escambia County educator shares why fitness matters in and out of the classr...
Ep 64 | It Takes a Village, but What's Plan B?
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThey say it takes a village to raise a child, but what happens when the villagers are busy, tired and fighting with rising housing and l...
Ep 63 | College Bound? 5 Mistakes to Avoid
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCollege is an opportunity to learn and grow. You don't have to have it all figured out before you enroll, but there are things you ...
Ep 62 | What is the IB Program?
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs a parent, you want the best for your kid. And you worry – is what I’m doing enough? Is this school enough? in this episode, a stu...
Ep 61 | What are Allstar Academic Teams? [RELOADED]
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTristan Harris is the coach for Escambia county’s Allstar Academic Team, a place where kids with drive & book smarts can gain a se...
Ep 60 | Navigating Hunger [RELOADED]
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver try working all day when you haven't eaten anything? Hunger is one of a number of factors that can make learning difficult for...
Ep 59 | Free 4-Year College Scholarship? [RELOADED]
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAvoiding college debt is key to setting up students for a strong start in adulthood, but how do you avoid student loans when you can bar...
Ep 58 | Safe (& Free) Aftercare? [RELOADED]
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you’re a busy working parent, you’re a busy worrying parent, especially when it comes to after school care. Do you give your chil...
Ep 57 | Being a Good Digital Citizen: Screen Time, Reality & the Internet [RELOADED]
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre your kids getting too much screen time? Principal Lalla Pierce & Technology Coordinator, Kevin McNally from Global Learning Acad...
Ep 56 | Free College in 15 Minutes? [RELOADED]
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPost high school education can be expensive and out of reach for many families. Holly Busse explains how the Bright Futures Scholarship ...
Ep 55 | How Do We Cultivate Leaders? [RELOADED]
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWho will be the leaders of tomorrow? Debra Phillips is teaching the seven habits of highly effective people to put our students on the r...
Ep 54 | Do New Teachers Get Mentors? [RELOADED]
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhere do new teachers turn for help and guidance? At Escambia County Public Schools, savvy and seasoned teachers serve as a Sherpa and g...
Ep 53 | Is A Career In Emergency Medicine Right for Your Kid? [RELOADED]
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFrom rotations to ride-a-longs, this is as real as it gets. Instructor Terry Thomas and graduate Dakota Ward openly discuss the rigors a...
Ep 52 | How Do We Keep Our Kids Safe At School? [RELOADED]
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen it comes to the success of every student, we're all in. That means taking every step possible to keep our kids safe at school....
Ep 51 | Virtual Trafficking? Tips to Protect Kids [RELOADED]
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt seems like there’s a new app every week that poses a potential trafficking threat to our digital savvy kids. In this episode, Stace...
Ep 50 | Is Hope Horizon a Solution for Your Child? [RELOADED]
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor many students with an IEP, their full potential can only be accessed outside of the traditional school framework. Donna Perry is the...
EP 49 | Can Animals Get Kids to Read? [RELOADED]
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGetting kids to read is a challenge every parent & teacher can relate to. How do you pry the screen out of their hands & get the...
Ep 48 | Can We Prevent Summer Slide? [RELOADED]
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSummer break is a great time to pick up a book and grow as a reader. Michelle White shares how students are turning the page and startin...
Ep 47 | TikTok's Mr. Bus Driver: Safety, Fame & Bus Babies [RELOADED]
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMeet the Pensacola TikTok star who makes the wheels on the bus go round, Cor’Darius Jones. The kids are big fans of Escambia County Sc...
Ep 46 | Parent University Pensacola
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wish you had a manual on how to be a parent? Tune into this week's episode on Parent University Pensacola to learn how parents...
Ep 45 | Expanding Our World View: Global Diplomacy & Southern Hospitality
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJena Melancon, Founder and Executive Director of Gulf Coast Diplomacy Council is ushering in new perspectives for Escambia County studen...
Ep 44 | Why Mentor A Child? A Tale of Two Busy Mentors
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver considered becoming a mentor to a child? Karen Kellams, a full-time executive and mom, and Natalie Stipkovich, a full-time college ...
Ep 43 | How Do Bikes Help Kids? Free Bikes & Balance
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLife is full of teaching moments and too often missed milestones as a result of poverty. Jennifer Collins, Principal at Sherwood Element...
Ep 42 | Snowball Effect: Student Success Story
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWest Florida High School graduates & twin brothers, Jamal & Jamari sharp are entrepreneurs, authors and philanthropists. But it ...
Ep 41 | Kids Working in the Health Clinic? Empowering the Next Generation
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPrincipal, Dr. Kimberly Thomas and Barbara Hayes, a Pensacola High School graduate and pediatrics nurse with Community Health Northwest ...
Ep 40 | Who’s Listening? How are Needs are Assessed & Met
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEscambia Children’s Trust is one of 13 unique government agencies that assign a portion of property taxes to local non-profits that su...
Ep 39 | Should Your Kid Learn to Code?
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPensacola Code Ninjas owner JoDawn Brown noticed a huge change in her child’s academic performance after learning to code. In this epi...
Ep 38 | New School Grading: What to Expect
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDistrict Data Scientist, James Bobbitt, breaks down what the new state grading scales will mean for Escambia County Public Schools. Gue...
Ep 37 | How to Get FREE Emergency Supplies in 24 Hours
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textArelia Laster is a former quality nurse at Sacred Heart & the current Director at Next Step Distribution, a non-profit providing eme...
Ep 36 | 2024 Teacher of the Year
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAngela McFarland is a business & multimedia teacher at West Florida High School & the 2024 Teacher of Year for Escambia County P...
Ep 35 | Your Feedback Matters
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. KK Owen with the Huron Studer Group explains one way Escambia County Public Schools reaches out to give parents a voice in their chi...
Ep 34 | Is A Career In Emergency Medicine Right for Your Kid?
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFrom rotations to ride-a-longs, this is as real as it gets. Instructor Terry Thomas and graduate Dakota Ward openly discuss the riggers ...
Ep 33 | How Do We Keep Our Kids Safe At School?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen it comes to the success of every student, we're all in. That means taking every step possible to keep our kids safe at school....
Ep 32 | FREE Pass To Our National Parks
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNot all learning happens in the classroom. The Great Outdoors is a pretty great teacher. National Park Rangers Jennifer Watson & Cas...
Ep 31 | Opportunities for Rural Kids: Grow This & Learn That
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you know where your food comes from? You do if you're an FFA member or taking an AG class with Leanne Jenkins at Beulah Middle S...
Ep 30 | Is Creative Writing Problem Solving?
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textReading and writing go together like chips and salsa. For Alexander Fitzgerald, teaching creative writing is equally delicious, but goes...
Ep 29 | Scholarships Opportunities that ENHANCE Academic Performance?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMany performance-based scholarships revolve around sports, which can often take a toll on academic performance. Christina Frierdich is t...
Ep 28 | What’s THE Military High School for Escambia County?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textClaire Frear, military spouse and teacher, shares her perspective on the unique needs of students with active duty family members & ...
Ep 27 | Is Hope Horizon a Solution for Your Child?
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor many students with an IEP, their full potential can only be accessed outside of the traditional school framework. Donna Perry is the...
Ep 26 | What are Allstar Academic Teams?
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTristan Harris is the coach for Escambia county’s Allstar Academic Team, a place where kids with drive & book smarts can gain a se...
Ep 25 | Welding: Giving Kids Tools of the Trades
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textZac Stefanko is the welding instructor at Pensacola High School, where they were recently awarded a grant for the program that is giving...
Ep 24 | Equipping Kids to Thrive
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis isn't your dad's shop class. Learn how boys and girls at Ernest Ward Middle School are certified in engineering and equip...
Ep 23 | Make an Impact, Teach!
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNo one will argue the roles teachers play in the lives of our children and the future of our country. The need and openings for teachers...
Ep 22 | Chain Reaction
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTapping kids full potential. Kristin Fairchild, founder and executive director of Chain Reaction focuses on giving our children the pers...
Ep 21 | Mental Wellness Matters
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy does mental wellness matter? Silvio Fina explores how connection and quality care can boost academic success, and what services and ...
Ep 20 | Free College in 15 Minutes?
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPost high school education can be expensive and out of reach for many families. Holly Busse explains how the Bright Futures Scholarship ...
Ep 19 | Virtual Trafficking? Tips to Protect Kids
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt seems like there’s a new app every week that poses a potential trafficking threat to our digital savvy kids. In this episode, Stace...
Ep 18 | Safe (& Free) Aftercare?
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you’re a busy working parent, you’re a busy worrying parent, especially when it comes to after school care. Do you give your chil...
Ep 17 | Can Animals Get Kids to Read?
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGetting kids to read is a challenge every parent & teacher can relate to. How do you pry the screen out of their hands & get the...
Ep 16 | Science Over Screens? The Roy Hyatt Center
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs it possible to get kids interested in science *and* give them a break from screen time? Cheyenna Novotny & Adam Bretschneider thi...
Ep 15 | United: Real Stories
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen it comes to our schools, we may hear ABOUT improvement initiatives, but we rarely get to hear the real account of how they play out...
Ep 14 | Can We Prevent Summer Slide?
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSummer break is a great time to pick up a book and grow as a reader. Michelle White shares how students are turning the page and startin...
Ep 13 | How Do We Cultivate Leaders?
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWho will be the leaders of tomorrow? Debra Phillips is teaching the seven habits of highly effective people to put our students on the r...
Ep 12 | The Super WalMart of Community Services
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textC.A. Weis is proud to be the first elementary level community partnership school in the state of Florida. Learn how this one-stop-shop...
Ep 11 | 2023 Teacher of The Year
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMeet Mrs. Jamiliya McBride, the 2023 Teacher of the Year for the Escambia County School District as she shares her heart and love to mot...
Ep 10 | Who is the Superintendent?
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMeet Escambia County’s Superintendent, Dr. Tim Smith! Learn what led him to Escambia County and how he is leading our public school sy...
Ep 9 | Free Mentoring for Students
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat's the most important thing you can do in an hour this week? How about mentoring a child? Tune into this week's episode to...
Ep 8 | Do New Teachers Get Mentors?
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhere do new teachers turn for help and guidance? At Escambia County Public Schools, savvy and seasoned teachers serve as a Sherpa and g...
Ep 7 | Making Money: Job Skills & Opportunity
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow can we set our students up for success? In this episode, hear how Escambia County Public Schools are creating opportunities for midd...
Ep 6 | Navigating Hunger
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver try working all day when you haven't eaten anything? Hunger is one of a number of factors that can make learning difficult for...
Ep 5 | Parent University Pensacola
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wish you had a manual on how to be a parent? Tune into this week's episode on Parent University Pensacola to learn how parents...
Ep 4 | Fueling Bellies and Brains: The Backpack Program
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOver 17,000 backpacks. Over 500 children. Learn how our community is coming together for every student to be successful in school. Big h...
Ep 3 | Free 4-Year College Scholarship?
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Avoiding college debt is key to setting up students for a strong start in adulthood, but how do you avoid student loans when you can b...
Ep 2 | Being a Good Digital Citizen: Screen Time, Reality & the Internet
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre your kids getting too much screen time? Principal Lalla Pierce & Technology Coordinator, Kevin McNally from Global Learning Acad...
Ep 1 | TikTok's Mr. Bus Driver: Safety, Fame & Bus Babies
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMeet the Pensacola TikTok star who makes the wheels on the bus go round, Cor’Darius Jones. The kids are big fans of Escambia County Sc...
Welcome to Voices United in Education (Trailer)!
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHear the positive stories in education that don’t make the news. You’ll hear uplifting stories of student, parent and teacher impact...