EPISODE · Jun 7, 2024 · 25 MIN
Teach- Reflections of an Educator with Dr. Robinson
from Everything But The Lesson Plan · host Franchesca Thompson
Why should you think about becoming a teacher? Listen to this episode with Dr. Robinson and his “why” behind choosing education as a career. We hope this episode encourages and motivates you! Keep Thriving Educators! Guest Speaker: Dr. Robinson Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencerobinsonmhr/ Dr. Lawrence D. Robinson is Director of Choral Activities, Piano Instructor, Senior Class Advisor, and recently been tasked with being the Fine Arts Department Chair at South Gwinnett High School (SGHS) in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS). Additionally, Dr. Robinson was accepted into the GCPS Quality Plus Leadership Academy’s Aspiring Leaders Program-Cohort 16. (GCPS Assistant Principal hiring pool). He holds degrees from DePaul University, National-Louis University, Saint Xavier University, and Georgia State University (GSU). Dr. Robinson has 19 years’ experience developing and building high school choral departments, and currently teaches more than 300 choral and piano students at SGHS.Dr. Robinson is a native of Chicago and moved to Georgia in August 2009. Dr. Robinson completed his research in partial fulfillment of his doctorate degree, researching the impact of culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) (Ladson-Billings, 1995) on the continued participation of African American male chorus students in a high school chorus classroom. The study revealed that a positive classroom environment could have lasting impacts on students. His research expanded on current empirical studies regarding CRP and teaching strategies to best educate African American students. Dissertation: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1122&context=mse_diss About Franchesca Thompson Welcome to the "Everything But the Lesson Plan" a podcast brought to you by Thrive12, an education company designed to ensure you thrive every month of the year. I am an educator, entrepreneur, and influencer on a mission to transform education with innovative tools, tips, and resources for educators everywhere! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franchesca-thompson95/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithrive12 Instagram: ithrive_12 Website: www.thrive12.com Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Thrive-12
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Why should you think about becoming a teacher? Listen to this episode with Dr. Robinson and his “why” behind choosing education as a career. We hope this episode encourages and motivates you! Keep Thriving Educators! Guest Speaker: Dr. Robinson Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencerobinsonmhr/ Dr. Lawrence D. Robinson is Director of Choral Activities, Piano Instructor, Senior Class Advisor, and recently been tasked with being the Fine Arts Department Chair at South Gwinnett High School (SGHS) in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS). Additionally, Dr. Robinson was accepted into the GCPS Quality Plus Leadership Academy’s Aspiring Leaders Program-Cohort 16. (GCPS Assistant Principal hiring pool). He holds degrees from DePaul University, National-Louis University, Saint Xavier University, and Georgia State University (GSU). Dr. Robinson has 19 years’ experience developing and building high school choral departments, and currently teaches more than 300 choral and piano students at SGHS.Dr. Robinson is a native of Chicago and moved to Georgia in August 2009. Dr. Robinson completed his research in partial fulfillment of his doctorate degree, researching the impact of culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) (Ladson-Billings, 1995) on the continued participation of African American male chorus students in a high school chorus classroom. The study revealed that a positive classroom environment could have lasting impacts on students. His research expanded on current empirical studies regarding CRP and teaching strategies to best educate African American students. Dissertation: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1122&context=mse_diss About Franchesca Thompson Welcome to the "Everything But the Lesson Plan" a podcast brought to you by Thrive12, an education company designed to ensure you thrive every month of the year. I am an educator, entrepreneur, and influencer on a mission to transform education with innovative tools, tips, and resources for educators everywhere! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franchesca-thompson95/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithrive12 Instagram: ithrive_12 Website: www.thrive12.com Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Thrive-12
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