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Education Today
by Sohkor Solanke
All things education with Sohkor Solanke, M.Ed. Join me for conversations with teachers, administrators, students, and parents on a wide range of current topics from pre-K to college and career.Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Instagram: @sohkor_writes
Episodes
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Guest Teacher: Week 14
Guest teacher documents my year as a substitute teacherduring the 2023-2024 school year. This episode features the events of week 2 of semester 2. This week, a student threatened to have me deported, I learned all about the different aspects of agriculture classes, I witnessed 6th graders…
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Guest Teacher: Week 13
Guest teacher documents my year as a substitute teacher during the 2023-2024 school year. This episode captures the first week back after Christmas break. This week, a storm rolled through our area on the first day back to school, I witnessed good versus bad classroom management, and I…
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Musicians (Audio Version)
In this episode, I speak with Middle-school band teacher Don Scott about inspiring young people to love music and coaching the next generation of leaders. Mr. Scott is a proud graduate of Bethune Cookman University where he played the trumpet in their famed marching band. He has taught band in...
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Musicians
In this episode, I speak with Middle-school band teacher Don Scott about inspiring young people to love music and coaching the next generation of leaders. Mr. Scott is a proud graduate of Bethune Cookman University where he played the trumpet in their famed marching band. He has taught band in...
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It's Not Too Late! 📢
In this episode, I speak with Deborah Joseph about returning to school for her bachelor's degree after a 16-year hiatus from education. Deborah's story is inspirational for all those who believe it's too late for them to achieve their dreams or reach their goals because of age, life…
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It's Not Too Late! 📹
In this episode, I speak with Deborah Joseph about returning to school for her bachelor's degree after a 16-year hiatus. Deborah's story is inspirational for all those who believe it's too late for them to achieve their dreams or reach their goals because of age, life circumstances, or prior...
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Guest Teacher Week 12
This week, I finished my first semester as a substitute teacher and experienced the joys of teaching during the last week before Christmas break. My week included bored 6th graders with idle hands; a fight between a boy and a girl in my classroom; lazy, apathetic high school students; a classroom...
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Working With Campus Ministries
In this episode, I speak with Brad Everett about his extensive work with campus ministries throughout colleges and universities in the Southeast of America Brad is the Regional Director for InterVarsity’s Southeast Region and the Associate National Director for Black Campus Ministries (BCM). You...
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Guest Teacher Week 11
This week on my substitute teaching journey, I witnessed the pitfalls of creating a school within a school, I observed a great way to translate for ESOL students, and I experienced a school with rotating schedules. I also have an update on the 10th grade "baby daddy" situation and my 5th grade…
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Guest Teacher Week 10
This week on my substitute teaching journey, I had some great conversations with well-traveled students, I observed a teacher who had great rapport with parents, I overheard a 10th grader bragging about becoming a father, and I learned a valuable lesson about the true job of a substitute. Email...
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Going Full Circle With Community College
This episode features my discussion with Dr. Sokoyama Songu-Mbriwa about how his journey from community college student to community college professor is a compelling argument for the power and importance of an often overlooked institution. Dr. Songu-Mbriwa is a recently retired juvenile…
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Guest Teacher Week 9
This week on my substitute teaching journey, I encountered some middle school entrepreneurs, I discovered high school students who cannot tell time on an analog clock, I spoke with students with family members in Gaza, I witnessed newish teachers floundering with classroom management, and I took…
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Guest Teacher: Week 8
This week on my substitute teaching journey, I encountered students with learned helplessness, I witnessed teachers making racist comments, and I worked at a school where the atmosphere felt sad and depressing. Email questions or comments about the show to: [email protected] Find me on...
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Teaching Children About World Cultures
In this episode, I speak with Nigerian-American author Evelyn Logan about inspiring young children to read and learn about different cultures through her children's book "On the Streets of Ondo". Set in Nigeria, this book exposes children to the richness of African culture and traditions through...
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Guest Teacher: Week 7
This week, 3rd graders roasted my British accent, and I had the most amazing conversation with a 10-year-old Arabic-speaking boy from Jordan. I was also able to share my experience of grieving my mother with a 17-year-old boy who was struggling after a recent loss. You can email questions or...
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Guest Teacher: Week 6
This week on my substitute teaching journey, I learned that being gifted in STEM doesn't necessarily make you a great STEM teacher, I encountered a math wiz who should have been in advanced classes, and I witnessed a very different system for teaching English language learners. You can email...
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Training SL SPED Teachers in the Gambia
This episode features returning guest Nemahun Aminata. On a previous episode, we learned about the work she is doing in my native land of Sierra-Leone, West Africa, to raise up competent and equipped special education teachers capable of serving the needs of students with autism and other...
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Guest Teacher Week 5
This week on my substitute teaching journey, I saw elementary students excited about a science experiment, I saw issues resulting from female students being given too much power in elementary school classrooms, and I witnessed a food giveaway program in a Title I school. You can email questions…
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Guest Teacher Week 4
In this episode of my substitute teaching journey, I filled in for elementary music and middle school social studies. I experienced the best of times and worst of times in kindergarten, and I encountered a future scientist and a future ASL expert! I was reminded of an important lesson:...
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Reflecting on 40 years of Teaching
In this episode, I speak with my former colleague and English department chair Elizabeth Ignatius about her 40-plus years of experience teaching secondary English. Recently retired, Elizabeth has taught overseas as well as in public and private schools. Our discussion includes: Changes in…
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Guest Teacher: Week 3
In this episode, I was a substitute teacher for elementary music, High school SPED math, and 5th grade English language arts. As an SPED co-teacher, I had the opportunity to watch other teachers teach, and, in doing so, I saw the challenges of teaching high school math in a way that makes it...
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Guest Teacher: Week 2
On week two of my substitute teaching journey, I filled in for elementary guidance, middle School AVID, middle school math, 5th grade STEM, and 1st grade. It was an eventful week with a lot of germs! You can email questions or comments on the show to: [email protected] Find me on Instagram...
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Guest Teacher: Week 1
"Guest Teacher"- the title used for substitute teachers in my new district. Tune in to hear about week one of my substitute teaching journey. This week, I was in high school special ed, elementary music, and elementary guidance. It was an interesting week, to say the least. It started with a…
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Nurturing a Love of Reading in Young Children
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Simone Jenkins about instilling a love of reading in young children. We discuss her children's book Dr. K Saves the Day, and we talk about strategies to help struggling and reluctant readers. Dr. Jenkins is the author of the children's book Dr. K Saves the Day…
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Early Years Education in the UK
In this episode, I speak with British educator Omoh Head about the importance of early years education in setting a strong foundation for very young children. Omoh is an experienced early years educator in London, England. You can email questions or comments on the show to…
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The Importance of a Strong Preschool Program
In this episode, I speak with Queenisha Hamilton-Grein about the importance of preschool teachers and the impact of a strong preschool program on our youngest students. Queenisha is a wife, mother, educator, gospel recording artist, and pastor. She resides in Maryland with her husband and...
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Dallis the Science Diva
On this episode, we PAUSE FOR A MOMENT OF SCIENCE with Dallis the Science Diva. "With over 15 years of classroom teaching experience, Dallis the Science Diva values and executes Science made clear and simple. Dallis the Science Diva blends classroom, museum and personal experiences to achieve...
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Homeschooling & Distance Learning
In this episode, I speak with author and distance-learning mom Kimberly Scott about her experience educating her son at home since the onset of the pandemic. Kimberly currently lives in Southern California with her young son. Resources mentioned during the episode: Self Care Planner:...
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Attending an HBCU
In this episode, Abrianne Joseph returns to tell us about her experience attending an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) as an undergraduate student. Abrianne graduated from Howard University in 2019. She currently lives in the Tampa Bay area. You can email questions or comments on…
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Choosing a Performing Arts K-12 School
In this episode, I speak with Ortheline Athey about the impact that performing arts school programs have had on her elementary and middle school-aged children. Ortheline is married to Ryan, and they have two children who attend performing arts magnet schools in Hillsborough County, Florida. You…
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Attending a Christian University
On this week's episode, I speak with my former student Natasha Mieses about her experience attending a Christian university and completing an internship at a well-known megachurch. Natasha graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL in 2022. She is currently working for a non-profit...
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Words of Wisdom From a Lifelong Educator
On this week's episode, I speak with outstanding dignitary Mrs. Bernice Presley. Mrs. Presley is a lifelong educator with decades of experience and a love for helping children. In this episode, she shares about her decades of experience and gives profound words of wisdom and inspiration for the...
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Covid & Teacher Burnout
On this week's episode, I speak with veteran teacher Trevor Rogers about the challenges teachers faced, and still continue to face, as a result of teaching during and after the Covid pandemic. Trevor has 20 years of experience teaching middle school reading and language arts in Tampa Bay. During...
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Bonus: Teaching in the US v UK
In this bonus content, Yvonne Dixon explains what she believes to be the major difference between teaching in the UK and teaching in the US. Yvonne has twenty years of experience in teaching, most of which has been spent teaching students with learning disabilities and challenges. You can email...
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Teaching Students with Disabilities in the UK
In this episode, I speak with Yvonne Dixon about her work leading a school in the UK that serves students on the autism spectrum. Yvonne has twenty years of experience in teaching, most of which has been spent teaching students with learning disabilities and challenges. You can email questions or...
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Training Special Education Teachers in Sierra Leone
On this episode, we continue our conversation with Nemahun Aminata, and we learn about the work she is doing in my native land of Sierra-Leone, West Africa, to raise up competent and equipped special education teachers capable of serving the needs of students with autism and other disabilities....
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Teaching Students With Disabilities in the U.S.
In part one of this three-part series on teaching students with disabilities, I spoke with Nemahun Aminata about working with students with disabilities and navigating the IEP process. Nemahun has 20 years of experience teaching special education (SpEd) in Maryland, and she is currently teaching...
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Juggling Life As a Student Athlete
On this week's episode, I spoke with sisters Amaris and Sienna Hamilton-Grein about the pressures of juggling athletics with academics as a student-athletes. The sisters are currently in the 12th and 10th grades respectively and have played soccer competitively from a young age. You can email...
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Are School Librarians Still Relevant?
In today's technologically advanced world of the Internet, Google, smartphones, audiobooks, and even AI, it would seem to some that the role of school librarian or media specialist is one that has become irrelevant over time. However, my guest on this episode refutes this notion and explains why…
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School Nurses: The Challenges & Triumphs
On this week's episode, I spoke with Hawa Gabriel about the difference a school nurse can make in the lives of students and their families. We discuss the multifaceted role of a school nurse and the challenges that came with working in schools during Covid. Hawa has years of experience in school...
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Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation of Students
On this episode, I spoke with Clarey Walker about his passion for raising up leaders from the next generation of students as a way to give back to the community that helped him achieve great things. Mr. Walker is a graduate of the University of North Florida and American University. He currently...
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Sharing Your Faith on a Public High School Campus
On this week's show, I spoke to Abrianne Joseph about her experience leading a Christian club while attending a public high school. We also discussed how she began to question some aspects of her faith as she advanced from high school to a college campus. Abrianne is a graduate of Howard…
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Community College- An Underrated Gem in Our Society
In this episode, I spoke to Dr. Simone Jenkins about the wide array of courses available at our local community colleges that go beyond the traditional AA degree and force us to rethink our preconceived notions and beliefs about this type of institution. Dr. Jenkins is the current dean of…
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Navigating the System With a Special-Needs Child
On this episode, I spoke with Stephania Everett about her experiences navigating the education system with a child with multiple special needs. Stephania currently resides in Maryland with her husband and two sons. You can email questions or comments on the show to: [email protected] Check...
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Inspiring At-Risk Students to Reach Their Full Potential
On today's show, I spoke to veteran teacher Debby Guice about her passion for teaching and inspiring at-risk students to reach their full potential. Debby currently teaches secondary math at a charter school in Hillsborough County, Florida. You can email questions or comments on the show to:...
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The Importance of the Front Office Staff
In this episode, I spoke to Deborah Joseph about the role of the front office staff in the successful running of a school. Listen to hear about her experience the day a huge celebrity came into the school office! Deborah currently works in the front office of a charter school in Hillsborough...
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The Importance of Black Male Teachers in the Classroom
Our returning guest Wil Sekajipo has been teaching math in the secondary classroom for 18 years. He currently teaches in Prince George's County, Maryland. We continue our conversation, this time turning our attention to the importance of having a Black male presence in our classrooms. You can…
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The Power of a Strong School Leader
My guest Wil Sekajipo has been teaching math in the secondary classroom for 18 years. Today he speaks with me about the power of strong, effective leadership in schools. You can email questions or comments on the show to: [email protected] Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Find me on...
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Education Today Introduction
Welcome to Education Today! I’m your host, Sohkor Solanke. I spent 15 years in the secondary classroom teaching English, reading, and social studies. I've taught a wide range of students from those with disabilities, to English language learners, to advanced and gifted. I’ve also been on the…
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All things education with Sohkor Solanke, M.Ed. Join me for conversations with teachers, administrators, students, and parents on a wide range of current topics from pre-K to college and career.Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Instagram: @sohkor_writes
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