EPISODE · Jul 14, 2022 · 1H
Teatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with Jurema Gorham Burst Into Books
from Teatime with Miss Liz · host Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon
Teatime with Miss Liz joining me to share her T-E-A is Bursting Into Books Founder & Executive Director Jurema Gorham bringing the importance of education to the table.July 14TH 10 AM ESTJurema Gorham affirms Burst Into Books as an organization that is rooted in instilling our children with the essential tools to grow academically.A life-long learner, Jurema has taught professionally since 2008, working with grades K-12. Seeking inspiration throughout her professional career, Jurema stays in student mode all the time.When she was pregnant with her son, she yearned for advancement in her career, so Jurema decided to pursue her first Masters’ degree in Educational Leadership. She moved from elementary education to high school, teaching at the freshman level.She noticed many students had learning disabilities. Students were supposed to be at a certain level, but many were not. Here she realized the importance of differentiation learning, so in 2016, inspired by the students who didn’t receive individual support, she went back to school to earn a second master’s degree in differentiated instruction.Within the last couple of years, Jurema moved out of the classroom, coaching teachers and helping them to reach the needs of each individual student. Currently pursuing her Ph.D., Jurema’s mission is to help focus on the school system and attack many of the loopholes such as standardized testing and other factors why students aren’t mastering assessments, excelling in the classroom and more.Jurema’s experience with navigating relationships between parents, students, administrators, teachers and communities have provided her with a clear advantage of helping address the educational and systemic issues while creating an impact outside of the classroom.As she enters her 14th year as an educator, she understands the power of being a strong reader. Not only does reading open a new world to your child, but it will also strengthen their ability to excel in all of their subjects in school.As she continues to push her son, Trey to explore the world through reading. Jurema’s personal mission is to take along as many children as possible on the same adventure. Jurema is committed to creating a safe space for all children to engage with text and dialogue which is remarkably needed in the community.Jurema Gorham, M.EdFounder & Executive DirectorWebsite: www.burstintobooks.orgInstagram: @burstintobooksFacebook page: @BurstIntoBooksChiFacebook group: Burst Into Books!Twitter: @BurstIntoBooksCPS Vendor #: 40603--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/misslizsteatimes/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teatime-with-miss-liz--5511005/support.
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Teatime with Miss Liz joining me to share her T-E-A is Bursting Into Books Founder & Executive Director Jurema Gorham bringing the importance of education to the table.July 14TH 10 AM ESTJurema Gorham affirms Burst Into Books as an organization that is rooted in instilling our children with the essential tools to grow academically.A life-long learner, Jurema has taught professionally since 2008, working with grades K-12. Seeking inspiration throughout her professional career, Jurema stays in student mode all the time.When she was pregnant with her son, she yearned for advancement in her career, so Jurema decided to pursue her first Masters’ degree in Educational Leadership. She moved from elementary education to high school, teaching at the freshman level.She noticed many students had learning disabilities. Students were supposed to be at a certain level, but many were not. Here she realized the importance of differentiation learning, so in 2016, inspired by the students who didn’t receive individual support, she went back to school to earn a second master’s degree in differentiated instruction.Within the last couple of years, Jurema moved out of the classroom, coaching teachers and helping them to reach the needs of each individual student. Currently pursuing her Ph.D., Jurema’s mission is to help focus on the school system and attack many of the loopholes such as standardized testing and other factors why students aren’t mastering assessments, excelling in the classroom and more.Jurema’s experience with navigating relationships between parents, students, administrators, teachers and communities have provided her with a clear advantage of helping address the educational and systemic issues while creating an impact outside of the classroom.As she enters her 14th year as an educator, she understands the power of being a strong reader. Not only does reading open a new world to your child, but it will also strengthen their ability to excel in all of their subjects in school.As she continues to push her son, Trey to explore the world through reading. Jurema’s personal mission is to take along as many children as possible on the same adventure. Jurema is committed to creating a safe space for all children to engage with text and dialogue which is remarkably needed in the community.Jurema Gorham, M.EdFounder & Executive DirectorWebsite: www.burstintobooks.orgInstagram: @burstintobooksFacebook page: @BurstIntoBooksChiFacebook group: Burst Into Books!Twitter: @BurstIntoBooksCPS Vendor #: 40603--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/misslizsteatimes/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teatime-with-miss-liz--5511005/support.
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