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Ep 5 - Conversation with Shaker Teachers, Part 2

In this episode (Part 2 of 2 of “Conversation with Shaker Teachers”), we talk with three teachers - Kelly Grahl - Jill DiPiero - Alesha Edwards These professionals teach in at Lomond Elementary school in Shaker Heights. We asked them to share from...

Episode 5 of the A Solid Future for Shaker Schools podcast, hosted by Mark Goode, titled "Ep 5 - Conversation with Shaker Teachers, Part 2" was published on October 18, 2023 and runs 50 minutes.

October 18, 2023 ·50m · A Solid Future for Shaker Schools

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In this episode (Part 2 of 2 of “Conversation with Shaker Teachers”), we talk with three teachersKelly GrahlJill DiPieroAlesha EdwardsThese professionals teach in at Lomond Elementary school in Shaker Heights. We asked them to share from their experiences about the challenges they encounter in teaching in the Lomond school building.The topics we discuss include:What it’s like to teach in schools that don’t have air conditioning (and how that impacts the children/students)What challenges they’ve encountered with the current (and limited) electrical systemHow the current configuration of the building classrooms impacts teaching in the 21st centuryWhy reconfigurable space is necessary for individualized teaching and instructionWhat is needed to create and enhance school safety at Lomond (with an example of school safety done well – at Warrensville Heights Elementary school)What it means to be a Title 1 school (40% of the students live in homes below the poverty line) and what equity means for themThe problem of the lack of access (non-ADA compliance)I believe this episode is vital for residents interested in knowing why the school district needs this levy to pass.This podcast is hosted and produced by Mark Goode, a resident of Shaker Heights, on behalf of the Committee for Shaker Schools, a grassroots, citizen-based campaign organization that works to help pass Shaker Heights City School District levies and bond issues. The committee's primary mission is to inform voters about upcoming school levies and bond issues and to direct efforts toward ensuring their passage.

Episode Description

In this episode (Part 2 of 2 of “Conversation with Shaker Teachers”), we talk with three teachers
  • Kelly Grahl
  • Jill DiPiero
  • Alesha Edwards

These professionals teach in at Lomond Elementary school in Shaker Heights. We asked them to share from their experiences about the challenges they encounter in teaching in the Lomond school building.

The topics we discuss include:

  • What it’s like to teach in schools that don’t have air conditioning (and how that impacts the children/students)
  • What challenges they’ve encountered with the current (and limited) electrical system
  • How the current configuration of the building classrooms impacts teaching in the 21st century
  • Why reconfigurable space is necessary for individualized teaching and instruction
  • What is needed to create and enhance school safety at Lomond (with an example of school safety done well – at Warrensville Heights Elementary school)
  • What it means to be a Title 1 school (40% of the students live in homes below the poverty line) and what equity means for them
  • The problem of the lack of access (non-ADA compliance)

I believe this episode is vital for residents interested in knowing why the school district needs this levy to pass.

This podcast is hosted and produced by Mark Goode, a resident of Shaker Heights, on behalf of the Committee for Shaker Schools, a grassroots, citizen-based campaign organization that works to help pass Shaker Heights City School District levies and bond issues. The committee's primary mission is to inform voters about upcoming school levies and bond issues and to direct efforts toward ensuring their passage.

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