We Have Hope

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Every Family Should Be Able To Answer The Question, “Do You Love Your School?” With A Resounding “YES!”When it comes to education in West Virginia, families have so many possibilities… We’re here to help families explore the many school options available and celebrate each one through creative storytelling, relevant and fun resources, and practical support so every family can love their school!

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64. WIN Academy with Tina Spaulding

Apr 16 2024 35 mins

Today, we are chatting with Tina Spaulding, Dual Enrollment Coordinator at WIN Academy at Bridge Valley Community and Technical College. WIN Academy is the Kanawha Valley’s newest charter school that provides an accelerated, dynamic degree program for up to 120 high school juniors and seniors who are passionate and focused on starting a career.In our conversation, we dive into th

63. Introducing Our Newest Member at Love Your School WV, Tiffany Hoben

Mar 26 2024 25 mins

Welcome back to We Have Hope! We are excited for you to meet our newest member here at Love Your School - Tiffany Hoben!Tiffany taught for over a decade in the school system with a focus on Civics & Government. She eventually went on to secure a district position, helping teachers with instructional coaching and curriculum support. From there, she moved into a board of educatio

62. Wisest Learners with Dr. Wallace Panlilio and Dr. Artyom Zinchenko

Mar 12 2024 63 mins

Join us as we interview the authors, Dr. Wallace Panlilio and Dr. Artyom Zinchenko, both esteemed educators with PhDs in Educational Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. Together, they have crafted a modern and practical guidebook called Wisest Learners for parents, offering invaluable insights and strategies to nurture inquisitive, motivated, and triumphant lifelong learners.Dur

61. Wild + Free with Tiffany Dixon & Sara Sestito

Feb 27 2024 40 mins

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Tiffany Dixon & Sara Sestito from the Wild + Free North Central West Virginia Chapter. Inspired by Ainsley Arment's book "Call of the Wild + Free," Wild + Free is a dynamic organization dedicated to fostering connections among mothers and facilitating children's exploration of nature.Join us as w

60. Live Interviews from Our National School Choice Week Event

Feb 13 2024 21 mins

In this episode, join Kim as she conducts live interviews at the National School Choice Week event! You’ll hear from three different educational & extracurricular options here in West Virginia and learn more about the services they offer.The resounding message we hope you will glean from this episode is that there are many educational options available in West Virginia, and i

59. Wild & Wonderful Enrichment with Jodie Witmer

Jan 30 2024 33 mins

We’re excited to have Jodie Witmer, owner and founder of Wild & Wonderful Enrichment with us on the show today. Jodie started her career in education in the summers of her college years, working with kids in small groups. She graduated with a Bachelors in Elementary Education from Shepherd University. When her son turned three, they started forest school, and she shares that

58. Join Us for Our National School Choice Week Event!: The Morgantown School Fair with Amanda Kieffer of the Cardinal Institute

Jan 16 2024 32 mins

National School Choice Week is coming up, and we’ve partnered with the Cardinal Institute to put on a school fair! On the show today, I’m chatting with Amanda Kieffer at the Cardinal Institute about National School Choice Week. We’re diving deeper into the meaning, the reason we celebrate, and sharing details about our upcoming school fair!We’d love to invite you to join us

57. Education from a Mother’s Perspective with Estie Woodard

Jan 09 2024 49 mins

Today, we’re sitting down with Estie Woodard, mom of 3, to talk about all things education and community.Estie Woodard was raised as a homeschooled student and has worked in multiple educational arenas from Montessori to a classical Christian school. She is passionate about the idea that parents can choose their children’s educational options from year to year based on what fit

56. If You Build It, They Will Come: Teach to the Text with Ellen Finnigan

Jan 02 2024 44 mins

After a decade of teaching in different settings, Ellen Finnigan began to ask herself, ‘What if I could teach how I want to?’. Ellen had taught online, was a writing coach for homeschooled students, and taught in a hybrid school, but after several years, she was beginning to feel burnt out.From this inner wrestling, Teach to the Text was born. Through her program, Ellen aims to

55. Raising the Bar for West Virginia’s Education with Heidi Treu

Dec 19 2023 32 mins

We’re excited to have Heidi Treu back on the show with us today! Heidi is the co-founder and executive Director of West Virginia Academy, West Virginia's first tuition-free wraparound community school.In just its 2nd year, West Virginia Academy was announced as a finalist for the prestigious 2023 Yass Prize Award for education. The Yass Prize rewards programs that are sus