I Lead The Way

Mrs. Yolanda Thomas is an education professional that serves students in the great state of Florida. She has always been in a service focused profession throughout her life, and it shows in her day-to-day interactions with scholars. She was born and raised in the city she works in. That hometown edge allows her to break through barriers of communication and understanding with the students that she serves because it's always been home. She pushes her scholars to see the world, know that it's possible for them, and live their best life out in all that they do.

Mrs. Winters is a veteran educator with a heart to see scholars and colleagues succeed in whatever they do. Her motto is, "Own the room," which is a charge for all people to be confident in one's abilities while exercising their faith to achieve the best they can at all times. Mrs. Winters is the lead educator for a TRIO Student Support Services program in Alabama, which serves scholars coming from various backgrounds. She is a wife, amazing mother, member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a genuine person of which the world should be grateful for. In this episode we cover information that would be helpful for anyone listening no matter the field they occupy. Sit back and take notes!

Our special guest is an educator in Ohio with a heart made of gold. Molly Watson serves as TRIO (Academic Access Program) lead at Hocking College, in Hocking, Ohio. Molly not only helps students transition into the college environment, but also on to the next steps in life for those that desire further education at a traditional four year institution. Growing up, Molly wanted to be a dancer, and she did just that despite those that might have frowned upon it. She learned how to figuratively and literally dance through life and create a new path not only for herself, but for those following her lead.

I just wanted to stop and say "HELLO" and "WELCOME!" You are welcome and home here, and you are celebrated here. My hope is that you will find ways to do what you do better as a result of being here with us. Massive love to you all.