EPISODE · Apr 17, 2025 · 24 MIN
The Educator’s Voice – Classroom Stories with Renate Matthews
from Everything But The Lesson Plan · host Franchesca Thompson
The Educator’s Voice – Classroom Stories with Renate MatthewsStep inside the classroom walls and hear what really happens between the bells. In this heartfelt episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, host Franchesca Thompson launches a brand‑new segment—“The Educator’s Voice.” No scripts, no filters—just genuine stories that capture the highs, lows, and unforgettable “aha!” moments of teaching.About Renate MatthewsRenate Matthews is a humble servant who married her high school sweetheart, and thus became the extremely proud mother of two magnificent children, now both adult collect grads, and one 12-year old granddaughter who just happens to be her business side-kick. She has been a business teacher in the city of Detroit for the last 20 years, and is currently teaching business education classes at a local charter high school where she serves as the DECA Advisor, the Chick-fil-A Leader Facilitator, and an Empowered Educator. She is also the founder/CEO of Strategic Youth Networking Community (better known as SYNC) where she focuses on helping black youth brand, or re-brand, themselves as business professionals.Social Media: LinkedInWebsite: https://www.sync-e3.com/About Franchesca ThompsonWelcome 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/ithrive12Instagram: ithrive_12Website: www.thrive12.comStore: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thrive12/page/7B59A01F-7FDB-460B-AB17-E71E26836B3A?ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_ast_store_JGSDBACHJC9AHHTJ6XVM
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The Educator’s Voice – Classroom Stories with Renate MatthewsStep inside the classroom walls and hear what really happens between the bells. In this heartfelt episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, host Franchesca Thompson launches a brand‑new segment—“The Educator’s Voice.” No scripts, no filters—just genuine stories that capture the highs, lows, and unforgettable “aha!” moments of teaching.About Renate MatthewsRenate Matthews is a humble servant who married her high school sweetheart, and thus became the extremely proud mother of two magnificent children, now both adult collect grads, and one 12-year old granddaughter who just happens to be her business side-kick. She has been a business teacher in the city of Detroit for the last 20 years, and is currently teaching business education classes at a local charter high school where she serves as the DECA Advisor, the Chick-fil-A Leader Facilitator, and an Empowered Educator. She is also the founder/CEO of Strategic Youth Networking Community (better known as SYNC) where she focuses on helping black youth brand, or re-brand, themselves as business professionals.Social Media: LinkedInWebsite: https://www.sync-e3.com/About Franchesca ThompsonWelcome 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/ithrive12Instagram: ithrive_12Website: www.thrive12.comStore: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thrive12/page/7B59A01F-7FDB-460B-AB17-E71E26836B3A?ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_ast_store_JGSDBACHJC9AHHTJ6XVM
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