Edúcate by Dr. Rios

Dr. Rios invites special guest, Dr. John Slate to discuss successful tips in the dissertation writing process. This episode is part two of a three-part series that will help equip you in your dissertation writing process. Many doctoral students fail during the process due to the lack of creating routines and getting feedback from their committee or chair. Check out this episode on tips to help you get closer to being called Doctor!

John R. Slate, Ph.D. is a Full Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Sam Houston State University. He has been in higher education for 36 years. To date, he has chaired 99 students at SHSU to completion, along with over 45 others at Texas A&M Kingsville, UT/El Paso, and Valdosta State University. He has written 12 books and published over 45 peer reviewed articles. Most of his published works are with his doctoral students. He also maintains a private practice in which he assists doctoral students in completing their doctoral dissertations.

If you would like to reach out to Dr.  Slate for help, please email him at [email protected].

Dr. Rios invites special guest, Dr. John Slate to discuss successful tips in the dissertation writing process. This episode is one of a three-part series that will help equip you in your dissertation writing process. 

John R. Slate, Ph.D. is a Full Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Sam Houston State University. He has been in higher education for 36 years. To date, he has chaired 99 students at SHSU to completion, along with over 45 others at Texas A&M Kingsville, UT/El Paso, and Valdosta State University. He has written 12 books and published over 45 peer reviewed articles. Most of his published works are with his doctoral students. He also maintains a private practice in which he assists doctoral students in completing their doctoral dissertations.
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Join Dr. Rios as she discusses her personal reflections of 2020. As we know, 2020 brought a lot of challenges but it definitely prepared many of us with skills to have a successful 2021. 

During this episode we feature a special guest, Jessica Casteel.  She is an experienced licensed counselor who walks us through characteristics that we should look for in identifying anxiety or depression in students during COVID-19 and distance learning. Having access to social-emotional support systems in a school is immensely critical, but even more during this time of transition, Jessica gives us tips to support students in their social-emotional well-being.

During this uncertain time we discuss the new "normal" with home/work balance and distance learning. We hope this episode brings you peace and helps you reflect on finding balance and extending grace to those around you during COVID-19. 

YouTube Influencer, Eduardo Verastegui, joins me in discussing how his social media platforms have allowed him to share his story as an English Learner and highlighting life in America . At the young of age of 19 he has captured the interest of over 400k subscribers on his YouTube channel, Laloracer1. His videos have built interest for many teens and adults! Listen as he shares the doors of opportunity that have opened for him and also the challenges he's had in taking risks.

Dual Language implementation takes time and resources. In this episode, Graciela Canales, Instructional Specialist for Dual Language Programs, walks us through the most critical components districts/campuses should consider before implementing a dual language program. Graciela has over 10 years teaching and leading in a dual language district. 

During this episode, Dr. Lucio, Dean of Lone Star College- East Aldine Center, takes you through key defining moments that inspired him as a child to impact bilingual education. His story will capture your heart and will challenge you to take that next step in advocating for English Learners. 

This episode introduces the host of Edúcate, Yolanda Rios and her purpose behind starting the podcast.