A Teacher's View

Creating a seat at the table for teachers so their voice is at the forefront of discussions that impact their ability to stay in the career fulfillment zone.

Go Go Gabby Go! She's in the Army Now! 07/14/2018

Go Go Gabby Go! She's in the Army Now! In honor of this month being dedicated to teen girls, this week, I decided to let everyone hear my interview with Gabriella Boatwright. Gabby is a former student-athlete who I had the honor of coaching and mentoring. She has officially been sworn in at West Point! Gabby gives sound practical advice that every girl can implement. Take a listen and don't forget to share this episode. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6804479

Beautiful Princess, Do You Know Who You Are? 07/07/2018

Beautiful Princess, Do You Know Who You Are? Today we dive into Chapter 1 of my book, How to Survive High School. My special guest, Life, and I discuss everything from dating to enrolling in the military and everything in between. You don't want to miss this episode. Life comes to you with knowledge only a parent, mentor, teacher, retired Marine, youth advocate, and certified Foster parent can give. The tools & strategies from this episode will help you better prepare for the transition from middle school to high school. Be sure to rate our /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6780017

Please Don't Repeat the Mistakes I Made 06/30/2018

Please Don't Repeat the Mistakes I Made The entire month of July is dedicated to teen girls who will be transitioning from middle school to high school. We will be pulling discussion topics from my teen girl book, How to Survive High School. I wish a book like this would have been out when I was making that transition. Join us as we start the discussion today and continue to listen in throughout the month of July. Make sure every teen girl and parent of a teen girl is listening too. Don't forget to subscribe and rate our show. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6756819

Parents are the First Teachers...Homes are the First Classrooms 06/02/2018

Parents are the First Teachers...Homes are the First Classrooms On today's episode, we discuss what our kids need to overcome the Summer Learning Gap. Don't let your child fall behind. Learning should continue over the summer. Remember Parents are the First Teachers and Homes are the First Classrooms. Join in the conversation and spread the word. Don't forget to rate our show and spread the word. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6661090

Blossom Earned $540,000 in Merit Based Scholarships...So Can You! 05/26/2018

Blossom Earned $540,000 in Merit Based Scholarships...So Can You! How does one student rack up 16 cords, 6 academic medals, 5 pins, and a total of $540,000 in Merit Based Scholarship? Hard work, dedication, discipline, family support, exposure, and work ethic! THAT'S HOW! Listen to this episode and find out how you (or your child) can be just like Blossom. The possibilities are endless. Don't forget to rate our show and spread the word. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6637776

David Shands: Kids Should Know the Principles of Entrepreneurship 05/19/2018

David Shands: Kids Should Know the Principles of Entrepreneurship Today, we talk with David Shands, Founder of Sleep is 4 Suckers, about why he feels children should learn the principles associated with #entrepreneurship. David is an Award-winning speaker, best selling author, serial entrepreneur, and advocate for children learning “skills that will help pay the bills.” He makes sure students of all ages receive a clear understanding of how they can start the journey to becoming an entrepreneur with little to no money. Don't forget to rate our show and spread the /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6611710

Student Success Is What Matters Most 05/12/2018

Student Success Is What Matters Most On today's episode, Travis Chapman discusses advice for 1st-year teachers, building positive relationships, increasing student achievement, parent involvement, STEM/STEAM and much more. We discuss what our kids need in order to become well rounded productive citizens and his entrepreneurial ventures as an author, mind-shift speaker, and natural bath and body products creator. As you can see, it is all rooted in helping people live their best lives. Don't forget to rate our show and spread the word. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6585885

What Kids Want to Know: They Asked...I Answered 05/05/2018

What Kids Want to Know: They Asked...I Answered Today, the kids get a chance to talk. They want parents to know what's on their minds. This type of dialogue that needs to take place more often. Our kids have serious concerns that need to be addressed. We must always have an open mind, ear, and heart to them. It's better they come to us for advice than for them to turn to other inexperienced individuals. Let's put on our tough skin & answer the tough questions. Let's start some conversations. The time is now. Don't forget to rate our sho /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6559540

Bullying in Schools and What You Can Do About It 04/28/2018

Bullying in Schools and What You Can Do About It Today we are talking about bullying. Too many of our babies are deciding to take their own life (the term bullycide is being used in these cases) because of the pressures they deal with on a daily basis. We have to come together and educate ourselves on how to handle situations involving mean behavior and bullying. Our children's lives are depending on us. Chamar Logan, a school social worker, enlightens us on how to better protect our children. Share this show with as many people as possible. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6532091

How Jeremy Anderson Changed Our Lives! 04/21/2018

How Jeremy Anderson Changed Our Lives! Today on Educate Equip Empower, we're talking about how one man's ministry is saving the lives of both students & adults. Teachers, do you feel burnt out? Do you have that 1 student who...Yeah, you know what I mean. THAT STUDENT! Students, do you feel like no one understands what you're feeling? Find out how to put passion back into your teaching & how students can get answers to those burning questions. Episode 12 is a game changer no matter your age. Don't forget to rate & share our show. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6506922

OMG!!! IT'S TESTING SEASON.. Big SIGH.... 04/07/2018

OMG!!! IT'S TESTING SEASON.. Big SIGH.... On today's episode of Educate Equip Empower, we are talking about TESTS, TESTS, and more TESTS. Sorry students and parents. There is no way around it so let's just be as prepared as possible for it. Join me for some tools and strategies on how to better prepare for this time of the year. And don't fret! We will get through it just as we have every other testing season. Don't forget to rate and share our show. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6454777

How Do I Get My Boyfriend To Stop Cutting Himself? 03/31/2018

How Do I Get My Boyfriend To Stop Cutting Himself? On today's episode of Educate Equip Empower, I discuss what happened during our after-school program last week. During an otherwise normal question and answer period, we received the anonymous question, "How do I get my boyfriend to stop cutting himself." Tune into this show and discover how our guest speaker for the afternoon, Donni Wiggins, answered the question. Also, find out how you can get teens to open up and share what's on their minds. Don't forget to rate and share our show. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6428857

Calling All Parents and Students!! You Need to Hear This!! 03/24/2018

Calling All Parents and Students!! You Need to Hear This!! On today's episode of Educate Equip Empower, I discuss what most parents/students don't know about college acceptance. We cover the freshman profile of students who were accepted to UGA and why it is important to be preparing for your senior year now! The preparation you do between now and senior year will determine the level of the opportunities you are able to choose from when the time comes. Don't forget to rate our show and tell others to subscribe! /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6403647

Hey! Hey! Freshman and Sophomore High School Students..It's Your Turn 03/17/2018

Hey! Hey! Freshman and Sophomore High School Students..It's Your Turn On today's episode of Educate Equip Empower, I discuss what all high school freshmen, sophomores, and their parents need to know regarding this time of the school year. We discuss what you should be focusing on now so that when it's time to make future plans, you are able to choose from many opportunities. Tune in and share this podcast with others so that we can help as many students and their parents get the information that they need. Don't forget to rate our show and tell others to subscribe! /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6376106

Ok High School JUNIORS - This show is for YOU! 03/10/2018

Ok High School JUNIORS - This show is for YOU! What all high school juniors and their parents need to know regarding this time of the school year. We discuss Interest and Aptitude Assessments, Standardized tests, Dual Enrollment, Planning out your Summer and Senior Year, NCAA Eligibility Center, Letters of Recommendation, and Extra-curricular Activities. The preparation you do between now and next year will be the difference between a smooth sailing senior year and a hectic one. Don't forget to rate our show and tell others to subscribe! /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6350681

Calling all High School Seniors - THIS IS FOR YOU! 03/03/2018

Calling all High School Seniors - THIS IS FOR YOU! On today's episode of Educate Equip Empower, I discuss what all high school seniors & their parents need to know regarding this time of the school year. This is the time when SeniorITIS gets really bad! Most students stop following through on their college/scholarship applications. They tend to forget about the deadlines that are approaching quickly and well...they tend to end up praying for miracles in May. Let's eliminate that stress by sharing this valuable information. Don't forget to rate our s /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6324966

Our Collective Voices are Powerful 02/17/2018

Our Collective Voices are Powerful On today's episode of Educate Equip Empower, I discuss the power of linking up! Last week, I had the honor of joining forces with some phenomenal speakers. They poured out everything they had into the lives of the students at my school. Students and teachers were forever changed. The power of our collaboration and communication is bringing forth positive change. Join the movement. Let's link up! Be sure to share this podcast with others and give us a review. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6270832

Super Teen Shout Out - Gabriella Boatright 02/10/2018

Super Teen Shout Out - Gabriella Boatright On the latest episode of Educate Equip Empower, Kimberly sits down with Gabriela Boatright, a senior at North Springs Charter High School who will be joining the United States Army to pursue a career in medicine. This entertaining conversation provides valuable insight into the mind of a very successful student/athlete who has a passion for helping others. This show is sure to inspire all who tune in! Don't forget to subscribe to the show and to leave us a rating & review. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6245839

Inside the Mind of a High School Coach with Coach Tonique Frasier 02/03/2018

Inside the Mind of a High School Coach with Coach Tonique Frasier On the latest episode of Educate Equip Empower, Kimberly sits down with HS Basketball Coach, Tonique Frasier. Coach T offers great advice on bridging the gap between parents, coaches, & student-athletes. Coach T walks us through her journey of being a standout student-athlete in HS/college & the transition to playing overseas. Today’s student-athletes and parents will surely be inspired by this episode. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and leave us a rating & review. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6220851

Super Teen Shout Out - Blossom Madubike 01/27/2018

Super Teen Shout Out - Blossom Madubike On the latest episode of Educate, Equip, Empower, Kimberly sits down with Blossom Madubike, a senior at North Springs Charter High School. This entertaining conversation provides valuable insight into the mind of a very successful student/athlete. Blossom gives advice to teachers, parents, and students on how to set goals, work hard, for them and persevere through all obstacles. This show is sure to inspire all who tune in! Don't forget to subscribe to the show and to leave us a rating & review. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6194541

My Why with Guests Brandon DIxon and Jasmine Grier 01/20/2018

My Why with Guests Brandon DIxon and Jasmine Grier On the latest episode of Educate, Equip, Empower, Kimberly sits down with Brandon Dixon AKA "The Shooter" and personal trainer, Jasmine Grier to discuss what it takes to be an effective teacher, coach, and/or parent in today's world. /episode/index/show/educateequipempower/id/6170207

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