Voices United in Education
Hear the positive stories in education that don’t make the news. You’ll hear uplifting stories of student, parent and teacher impact in Escambia County. Meredith Hackwith Edwards interviews teachers, staff, parents, students, graduates, community mentors and members, so that we can become more united inside and outside the classroom to support the success of every student in Florida’s Escambia County Public Schools.
Voices United in Education
Latest Episodes
Ep 214 | Pensacola high schools have varsity flag football?!
The NFL has been investing in flag football; it’s going to be a part of the Olympics and it’s been a competitive option for high school girls in Escambia County for nearly a decade. When Drew Lafontant isn’t at his day job as the Clinic Directo...
Ep 213 | National Champs in Literacy! Wait, WHAT?
What if we told you that there was a nationwide contest for literacy and of the nearly 10,000 schools, Scenic Heights Elementary won FIRST place? And what if we told you that those students are English speakers of other languages? April Mansfie...
Ep 212 | Motivating middle schoolers with mentorship?!
Is there a secret to successful middle school years? It’s a changing and challenging time for students and parents. Cameron Peters is the Bailey Middle School PE teacher and the founder of a mentorship program for at-risk students called CAMP —...
Ep 211 | Student success story: Making hay while the sun shines!
Do you know Izzie Jenkins? If not, we’re pretty confident that you’ll be hearing more about this Pensacola High School IB Program graduate who was elected as State Secretary for Florida FFA. In this episode, she shares what it means to carry th...
Ep 210 | College or training? How do you pay for it?
Are you a recent high school graduate, but don't have the money to attend collge? Or, are you an adult who wants to finish your degree or get training for a new career path, but don’t know how to pay for it? Or, do you want to take classes for ...
