Education Today

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 works in the Pentagon as a member of the intelligence component of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

You can find out more information about the Clarey Walker Foundation at the official website: https://www.clareywalkerfoundation.org/

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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 University in Washington DC.

I sponsored a Christian club on the campus of a public high school for ten years. I wrote about my experiences here: https://medium.com/@Sohkor/legacy-ten-years-of-student-led-ministry-in-a-public-high-school-69bd1fdb942d

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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 Associate in Science programs at Hillsborough Community College in Brandon, Florida.

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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.

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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. 

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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 county, Florida.

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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.

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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.

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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 other side as a parent of three children who have completed the formal schooling years of kindergarten through 12th grade and are now in the college and career stage.

Now I’m here to have conversations with teachers, administrators, and parents about all things education.

Join me as I cover current topics in education from pre-school through to college, career and beyond.

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