Voices United in Education

Mar 25 2025 139 ep. 24 mins 1
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Hear the positive stories in education that don’t make the news. You’ll hear uplifting stories of student, parent and teacher impact in Escambia County. Meredith Hackwith Edwards interviews teachers, staff, parents, students, graduates, community mentors and members, so that we can become more united inside and outside the classroom to support the success of every student in Florida’s Escambia County Public Schools.

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Ep 138 | The Muskogee people: bringing oral history to the classroom

Mar 25 2025 33 mins  
Send us a text Chief Dan Sky-Horse Helms of the Santa Rosa Creek Muskogee Tribe illuminates the oral history of the Native First People of the Panhandle. In this episode he shares how the tribe is collaborating with teachers to build a more complete curriculum, the journey to regaining this lost knowledge, and how the Cultural Education Center and Creek Fest are expanding the under

Ep 137 | Classrooms & military: mutual support?

Mar 18 2025 23 mins  
Send us a text Monica Willis, Escambia County Public Schools Military Liaison, and Command Master Chief Jim Wallace at Naval Air Station Pensacola, share how our community rallies around our military families. They talk about the unique partnership between Escambia County Public Schools, the civilian benefit to military family presence and share real examples of classroom advantage

Ep 136 | Vaping: Are our kids at risk?

Mar 11 2025 21 mins  
Send us a text Dr. Okan Elidemir is the Chief of Pulmonology at Nemours Children’s Health. In this episode, he shares cases of vaping injury, how addictive it is compared to regular smoking, and how to talk to your kids about consequences, peer pressure and managing stress. Guest: Dr. Okan Elidemir Nemours Pensacola https://tinyurl.com/yckx7cyw | https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/

Ep 135 | Snowball Effect: Student success story (RECAST)

Mar 04 2025 22 mins  
Send us a text This is one of our most popular episodes, so we wanted to recast it! West Florida High School graduates and twin brothers, Jamal and Jamari Sharp are entrepreneurs, authors and philanthropists, but it wasn’t always this way. Jamal shares how the two went from problem students to success stories, why they decided to call their snoball business BAM and what it means

Ep 134 | Are museums really for everyone?

Feb 25 2025 21 mins  
Send us a text Wendi Davis, Visitor Experience Manager at the UWF Historic Trust, shares how the downtown Children's Museum acts as a keeper of community story to become a prized community resource for kids (8 and under), parents and therapists. You’ll hear how Playologists reimagine exhibits in order to encourage exploration and learning and the many ways you can get free admiss

Ep 133 | Pensacola has an archery park?

Feb 18 2025 16 mins  
Send us a text Tyler Newton is the President of the Panhandle Bowhunters and Archery Association. In this episode, Tyler talks about the Klondike Archery Park, an incredible but not well-known resource for college scholarship opportunities, family outdoor time and important life lessons in building patience and confidence. Guest: Tyler Newton https://myfwc.com/hunting/safety-educat

Ep 132 | Leadership & data: an unlikely power couple

Feb 11 2025 28 mins  
Send us a text Robin Largue served as a coach and consultant for Studer Education, coaching superintendents, school boards & educational executive teams. She also worked with district partners across the county to better develop environments for learning, working and achieving. In the episode, Robin shares how hard-edged lines like data & goals work together with softer edg

Ep 131 | Pensacola Mess Hall: What happens IF?

Feb 04 2025 31 mins  
Send us a text Dr. Megan Pratt is the Executive Director and Nicole Dickson is the Program Presenter at the Pensacola MESS Hall. In this episode, they share how hands-on activities and stations—built around science, engineering and math—open kids and learners of all ages to explore and express themselves. Guests: Megan Pratt, PhD & Nicole Dickson https://pensacolamesshall.o

Ep 130 | How to avoid FASFA paperwork pitfalls

Jan 28 2025 24 mins  
Send us a text Michael Johnston, Associate Vice President of Institutional Research and Enterprise, and Angelica Coonts, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Pensacola State College share tips about completing FASFA (Free Application for Student Financial Aid). They cover common misconceptions, who is eligible, what kind of money it can bring in and one BIG tip that will save you

Ep 129 | What makes Global Learning Academy SO special?

Jan 21 2025 36 mins  
Send us a text Lalla Pierce is the principal at Global Learning Academy and Lauren Green is the social services navigator at Children's Home Society. In this episode, they share what makes this elementary school in the heart of downtown Pensacola, a hidden treasure. You'll hear about the unique culture they've cultivated as well as outside-the-box ways both parents and staff are me