On the latest Episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie are joined by Kathy LeCroy. Learn about her educational background, how she got involved with Alabama Public Television, E-Learning, training programs for teachers, and more!

Joe and Julie are joined by Brian Copes, to discuss how his students are building prosthetics & making an impact across the world. Learn about his educational background, the Life Changers program, and how his students are helping cases in Honduras and beyond!

Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Valerie Johnson, to discuss her experiences/path in educational leadership! Learn about her educational background, earning National Board Certification as a counselor, becoming a principal, and more!

Joe and Julie are joined by William Edmonds, French Instructor at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies, to discuss why it's important for students to explore learning foreign languages. Learn about his educational background, becoming Nationally Board Certified,  how he became a French instructor, and how foreign language classes are leading students into a variety of careers! 

David Dai, former Alabama Alternate Teacher of the Year, returns to discuss the "Look Like Me" Scholarship with Joe and Julie. Learn how the scholarship was formed and how it is geared towards helping recruit the next wave of educational leaders! 

If you'd like to support, follow this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/look-like-me-scholarship

Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Monica Motley, the Coordinator of Transformational Improvement/Director of Guidance & Counseling at Mobile County Public Schools, to discuss how the pandemic helped emphasize the growth of social/emotional wellness in education. Learn about her educational background, her involvement in the community, and what steps MCPSS is taking to increase positions for counselors and social workers.

Mobile County Public Schools will be hosting a Teacher Recruitment Fair on May 25. The event will take place at the Mobile Convention Center, from 10am-6pm. Candidates can range from new graduates to in-state/out-of-state educators. All MCPSS schools will be represented by their Principals and staff. If you're thinking about a career in education, come take part of an all-in-one interview experience within the event. 

Joe and Julie are joined by Suzanne Culbreth, the 2012 Alabama Teacher of the Year, to discuss the recently-signed Alabama Numeracy Act. Learn how it will impact teachers, curriculum, jobs, and mostly importantly the classroom. 

In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Dr. Megan McCall returns to share how Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies has continued to grow! Learn about the various programs offered, how her real-world experiences have helped enhance her classes, and what's next for the Academy!

In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie resist with Davidson's Tiffany Brown to discuss the post-COVID challenges faced in the classroom with ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) & ESL (English as a Second Language). 

Joe and Julie catch up with former South Alabama student, Silje Lindstad, to find out where she is in her educational journey, life in Ireland, continuing her athletic career, and more!