Let's Talk Academies

Amanda is joined in-studio by Allen Merryman, Principal of the Citronelle Center for Advanced Technology, to discuss how students are gaining hands-on experience in future career fields in: Advanced Manufacturing, Business Management & Administration, Health Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism, and Leadership. Learn how the school partners with local businesses, the recent success stories with students, and how you can get involved!

Amanda is joined by Grace Jones and Nicole Boland to discuss the exciting career opportunities happening with MCPSS' Bryant Career Tech Center! Learn how students from various schools can come and gain hands-on training for the different fields, obtain certifications, and gain the tools to begin their careers after high school. Hear about the success stories and more, when we Talk Academies!

Every signature academy is stronger with business leaders, partners, and volunteers. Amanda is joined by Williamson High School's Academy Specialist Monique Pettaway & Napoleon Bracy (Manager, Diversity, Inclusion & Affirmative Action at Austal USA) to discuss the importance and impact of their partnership. Learn how Austal USA began working with Williamson's Maritime Academy, how students are earning jobs out of high school, and more!

From hair, to teeth, and more! Amanda sits down with Theodore Academy Specialist Lannah Campbell to discuss the Signature Academies offered to students. Learn about the various pathways for dentistry, cosmetics, healthcare, engineering, and more!

What if you could get a medical check-up while you were at school? What if you could settle a court case at school? What if you could start your next business at school? Amanda is joined by LeFlore High School Academy Specialist Bridget Eubanks to discuss the various programs offered for students. Learn about the different Signature Academies, Pathways, Certifications, and how the Rattlers are immediately impacting the workforce!

How many different levels of academics are there? Amanda sits down with Davidson Academy Specialist Sara Martin to discuss the different levels of academic pathways at Davidson High School! How many credits could a student earn before college? What academy programs are offered? What are the requirements for each level? Find out more in our latest episode of Let's Talk Academies!

Virtual Reality is becoming more of a reality in education, but what if you could create your own virtual world? Learn about how students are entering an array of fields with the Technology Academies at Vigor High School. Amanda sits down with Academy Specialist John Davis to discuss how students are learning everything from coding, to virtual reality, broadcasting, and more!

What if you could get enough credits to cover your first year of college in high school? Learn about the possibilities that are being offered with the Academies at Murphy High School, as Amanda sits down with Specialist Lauren Rodgers! Hear about how students are getting an early college experience, cooking up careers, and more!

We sit down with Kellie Snodgrass, Academy Specialist at Alma Bryant High School, to discuss the different pathways offered to the Hurricanes! Learn about her educational background, the different academies offered at Alma Bryant, community partners, having a bank on campus, and how students are earning jobs with the respective programs!

We sit down with Terra Price, Academy Specialist at Mary G Montgomery High School, to discuss the different pathways offered to the Vikings! Learn about her educational background, the different academies offered at MGM, community partners, and how Project "Lead the Way" is helping the Vikings lead the way in the workforce!