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  • Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs
    Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville about the rules, regulations, and the know-how of homeschooling a child with special needs.

    Who is Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville?
    Rochelle Matthews-Somerville, Ph.D., co-founded EFM Educational Consultants in 2010 after teaching as a university professor for many years. She has dedicated more than 25 years to supporting individuals with ASD and other learning and developmental disabilities to lead healthy, productive lives. During her years of serving the community as a University Professor, Special Educator, Autism Specialist, and Educational Consultant in the Southern Maryland area, she and her husband were blessed to be surrounded by a vibrant homeschooling community. As a natural extension of their passion for learning, they decided to homeschool their six children -- and 15 years later, they are still going strong! Through her role as a homeschool mom and EFM, Dr. Somerville is dedicated to assisting families, especially those with homeschooling children with disabilities, to access high-quality, inclusive, community-based activities, programs, and resources that prepare their children for the future.

    You can find Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville:
    On the web: https://hslda.org
    On the web: https://www.efmeducation.com/
    By Phone (HSLDA): 540-338-5600
    By Phone (EFM): 240-528-0867
    By Fax (EFM): 301-350-5066
    On Facebook (EFM): https://www.facebook.com/EFM.Education

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    Original date of episode: December 16, 2021
    1 hr 4 min
  • How is Homeschooling Legal? (Part 2)
    Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Darren Jones about the legalities of homeschooling (again!) and the ways that parents can be well-informed about it (again!).

    Who is Darren Jones?
    Darren Jones has been with the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) since 1996, serving as a legal assistant and an attorney in various capacities. At the office, he dedicates 40% of his time to assisting members facing legal difficulties, reassuring them that HSLDA supports them. Darren spends another 40% of his time advising homeschool group leaders on matters ranging from crafting statements of faith, with a preference for the Nicene Creed, to designing policies that protect children at co-ops. He allocates 10% of his time to writing legal briefs, often pondering how 30-page documents can be considered "brief," and another 10% to ensuring HSLDA and its sister organizations comply with the charitable solicitation laws of numerous jurisdictions. Throughout his work, he is 100% committed to advocating for parents' fundamental right to direct their children's education. Darren and his wife, Sara, have homeschooled their four children, with the oldest two having graduated. In his free time, he enjoys playing board games, teaching Sunday school, and speaking at homeschool conferences nationwide.

    You can find Darren Jones/HSLDA:
    On the web: https://hslda.org
    On Facebook (HSLDA): https://www.facebook.com/hslda
    On Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/darren.jones.3781
    Phone: 540-338-5600

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    Original date of episode: December 15, 2021
    1 hr 12 min
  • Homeschooling (Part 3)
    Welcome to Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Dominique Gates about her homeschooling journey and the lessons she learned along the way.

    Who is Dominique Gates?
    She’s first a child of God, raised by two awesome parents (Terry and Darlene Wilson) who taught her the ways of God. Now, she’s blessed to be a wife to a wonderful husband and friend (Sam Gates), homeschool mom of three blessings (Donovan, Gavin, and Carmyn), and touched with a God-given gift of educating children (over 20 years) while being an advisor for parents in deciding the best educational path for their children.

    You can find Dominique Gates on Facebook: 
    1) https://www.facebook.com/Gates-of-Learning-103207238824631
    2) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093977782301

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    Original date of episode: December 14, 2021
    1 hr 13 min
  • Homeschooling (Part 2)
    Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Camelia Janelle about her homeschooling journey and the ways that it made her a stronger mother.

    Who is Camelia Janelle?
    Camelia Janelle is a multi-faceted world changer eager to teach, learn, and inspire. She is a growing creative with the tools to lead people through social influence, cosmic sexuality, entertainment, dance, community outreach, acting, and more. Camelia has decided that there is much work to do in the world, and to begin that work, she must first reshape her world so that it truly fits the passions and work she sets out to do from the deepest place in her heart. While she is her growing platform, she also prides herself in making vital business partnerships and aligning with like-spirited visionaries, companies, and artists alike. With a natural creative personality, Camelia constantly creates and explores innovative ways to express her thoughts, beliefs, and inspirations. She has been on a journey to her most aspired talents and aspirations. She is proud to say she is in an excellent position as an individual to expand her world into the work that serves her and her legacy at the highest levels. One truth at a time, one person at a time, Camelia is changing the world, starting with her own.

    You can find Camelia Janelle:
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameliaJanelle
    On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameliajanelle/
    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameliaJanelle
    On TikTok # 1: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcameliajanelle
    On TikTok # 2: https://www.tiktok.com/@cameliaxcamora
    On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGwvs16DSiRuHKq6yYTKVQ
    By phone: 202-810-4519

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    Original date of episode: December 14, 2021
    1 hr 13 min
  • Reading Strategies
    Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Sandra Williams about the best reading strategies for teachers, parents, and tutors to use with their students. They also discuss the importance of implementing these strategies at an early age.

    Who is Sandra Williams?
    Sandra Williams is a retired teacher with 30 years of teaching experience. She has taught grades 1, 3, 4, and 5. She is the Owner/CEO of Alpha Kids, Inc. Her website, alphakidsinc.com, contains many teacher resources such as lesson plans, used books, editable materials, PowerPoints, and much more. Sandra has shared reading strategies that increase reading test scores with hundreds of teachers across America. She has also developed a musical phonics program called Launch Into Phonics. The phonics program includes a teacher’s guide, a downloadable MP4 player, and a student book. The teacher’s guide is written in English only or in English and Spanish. She is the author of the book Teaching in the Trenches. She shares the hilarious and heartbreaking accounts of her journey as a teacher and the positive effects of discipline and classroom management.

    You can find Sandra Williams:
    On the web: https://alphakidsinc.com/
    On Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/sandrafletcher.williams.3
    On Facebook (Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/307065524587082/?ref=share
    On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlgk4xfuCIljxTlj4MLwOQ

    You can purchase Sandra's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Trenches-Discipline-Classroom-Mangement/dp/1646700473/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=teaching+in+the+trenches&qid=1629414469&sr=8-1

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    Original date of episode: December 1, 2021
    34 min
  • A Career in Writing
    Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Claudine Land about the role models who influenced her love for writing, the ways in which she developed the skill, and her zeal for turning it into a small business.

    Who is Claudine Land?
    Claudine Land, a native of Jamaica, West Indies, comes from a generational background of business owners and understands first-hand what it takes to run a successful business. Inspired by her family's impact within their community, she aspired to make a positive impact in business. After moving to the United States, Claudine contributed over 20 years in marketing, grant writing for major medical universities, and leading multiple project management initiatives in the healthcare industry across states and the public relations sector. She founded Virtual Ingenuity, LLC, to motivate businesses to reach their full potential. As a fractional executive, Claudine thrives on processes and prompt execution, likely influenced by her strict British schooling. She customizes processes for each client to streamline operations, increase productivity, and elevate growth. Her extensive marketing experience in the healthcare industry has honed her ability to interact effortlessly with physicians, develop a keen ear for client needs, pay significant attention to detail, and cultivate notable organizational skills. Claudine's client base spans various industries, including website development, corporate recruiting, real estate, healthcare, administration, entrepreneurship, and government contracting. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time outdoors hiking, swimming, and engaging in fitness challenges with her family.

    You can find Claudine Land:
    On the web: https://virtualingenuityllc.com/
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Virtuallyexe
    On Instagram: https://instagram.com/virtualingenuityllc
    On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudineland/
    On Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/[email protected],-86.6140417,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88890ddd3049c009:0x914fedfb1a8ce9ee!8m2!3d33.6132367!4d-86.6116953

    Claudine has a podcast: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-z957q-c9a5dc

    Claudine is also the June 2021 winner of the Amber Grant: https://youtu.be/jOG8Rd0o7uo

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    Original date of episode: December 6, 2021
    54 min
  • Should I Become An Actor (Part 1)
    Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Debra Pralle about the pros and cons of the acting industry, the steps to enter the industry, and its evolution during the pandemic.

    Who is Debra Pralle?
    Debra Pralle has worked in film, television, and theatre for over thirty years. She also contributes to the industry in Seattle by guiding the next generation of actors and filmmakers through her instruction in the highly regarded Shoreline College Theatre and Film department. Debra released her first short film, Period, in 2020, which continues to average over 2.5 million views per year.

    You can find Debra Pralle:
    On the web: https://www.openwindowentertainment.com
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.pralle
    On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debra.pralle/
    On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dpralle

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fg32WIXGcaE

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    Original date of episode: December 7, 2021
    1 hr 7 min
  • Empowering Homeschool Parents
    Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Jan Sixt about the ways that parents can strengthen their homeschooling skills and build more self-confidence.

    Who is Jan Sixt?
    Jan Sixt, founder of JSTutor.com, offers over 1200 educational videos covering many subjects for preschool through 12th grade. With over 45 years of teaching experience, Jan helps parents teach foundational concepts effectively and provides homeschoolers with a well-organized curriculum. She has been a guest speaker at numerous educational events since 2001 and has been inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education since 1969.

    You can find Jan Sixt:
    On the web: https://jstutor.com/
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyJSTutor/
    On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myjstutor/
    On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jansixttutor1
    By Email: [email protected]

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    Original date of episode: November 17, 2021
    1 hr 3 min
  • How is Homeschooling Legal? (Part 1)
    Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Darren Jones about the legalities of homeschooling and the ways that parents can be well-informed about it.

    Who is Darren Jones?
    Darren Jones has been with the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) since 1996, serving as a legal assistant and an attorney in various capacities. At the office, he dedicates 40% of his time to assisting members facing legal difficulties, reassuring them that HSLDA supports them. Darren spends another 40% of his time advising homeschool group leaders on matters ranging from crafting statements of faith, with a preference for the Nicene Creed, to designing policies that protect children at co-ops. He allocates 10% of his time to writing legal briefs, often pondering how 30-page documents can be considered "brief," and another 10% to ensuring HSLDA and its sister organizations comply with the charitable solicitation laws of numerous jurisdictions. Throughout his work, he is 100% committed to advocating for parents' fundamental right to direct their children's education. Darren and his wife, Sara, have homeschooled their four children, with the oldest two having graduated. In his free time, he enjoys playing board games, teaching Sunday school, and speaking at homeschool conferences nationwide.

    You can find Darren Jones/HSLDA:
    On the web: https://hslda.org
    On Facebook (HSLDA): https://www.facebook.com/hslda
    On Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/darren.jones.3781
    Phone: 540-338-5600

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_XgveyCKVVI

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    Original date of episode: November 17, 2021
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  • Living with Asperger's Syndrome
    Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Whitnee Lowe (aka W.L. Carol) along with her mother Cissy Lowe about growing up with Asperger's Syndrome, understanding the symptoms, and learning how to manage the disability.

    Who is Whitnee Lowe (aka W.L. Carol)?
    W. L. Carol was born and raised in the state of Texas. After showing some signs of being autistic, she spent some of her preschool years at an early childhood center. At eight years old, Carol was finally diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. During her academic career, Carol earned a bachelor’s in mass communication and a master’s in journalism, library science, and Women’s Studies. W. L. Carol is pursuing her dream as an author and has recently published her debut novel, Raising Limbo. When she’s not typing away at the computer, she’s enjoying her favorite anime, manga, and video games.

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    Original date of episode: November 14, 2021
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Welcome to the "Hot Topics!" podcast, brought to you by A Step Ahead Tutoring Services. Join us for engaging discussions on important subjects like education, employment, physical health, and mental…