Voices United in Education

By Escambia County Public Schools

Hear the positive stories in education that don’t make the news. You’ll hear uplifting stories of student, parent and teacher impact in Escambia County. Meredith Hackwith Edwards interviews teacher

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The podcast currently has 180 episodes available.

Voices United in Education episodes:

June 10, 2025 Ep 149 | Driver's Ed: More than hands at ten & two
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Dr. Charmain Sutherland, Escambia County Public Schools Specialist for PE, Health, Wellness and Driver Education and Mark Humphreys, Driver Education Instructor at Escambia County Public Schools, share what parents need to know about the free Driver’s Ed program and how the program builds confidence and teaches kids to be better decision makers behind the wheel.
Guests: Charmain Sutherland & Mark Humphreys https://www.escambiaschools.org/drivereducation
Parents & kids will get to interact with free and low-cost educational and community resources & district leaders, enjoy a live animal presentation by animal tales, get giveaways from the vendors & amazing food from local food trucks! Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The event is free so mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. 10am-1pm at Booker T Washington High School.

Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/
Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes

Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
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22min
June 03, 2025 Ep 148 | Affordable aftercare & meaningful connections
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Angela Stephens, Youth and Family Services Director for the YMCA of Northwest Florida, shares how a unique partnership with the Vickery Community Center in Pensacola is not only giving parents After School Care options at significantly reduced costs, but truly uniting for the success of children and families in Escambia County.
Guest: Angela Stephens https://www.ymcanwfl.org/afterschool-care
Parents & kids will get to interact with free and low-cost educational and community resources & district leaders, enjoy a live animal presentation by animal tales, get giveaways from the vendors & amazing food from local food trucks! Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The event is free so mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. 10am-1pm at Booker T Washington High School.

Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/
Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes

Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
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21min
May 27, 2025 Ep 147 | What is skateboarding teaching kids?
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Sean Fell, owner of Waterboyz Surf & Skate Shop, shares what kids are learn from skateboarding & why he chose collaboration over competition when the downtown skate park was built. You’ll also hear how his skate park, nonprofit & summer camps bring together kids and community all year long.
Guest: Sean Fell https://waterboyz.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/waterboyzsurfandskate | https://www.instagram.com/waterboyz/
Parents & kids will get to interact with free and low-cost educational and community resources & district leaders, enjoy a live animal presentation by animal tales, get giveaways from the vendors & amazing food from local food trucks! Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The event is free so mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. 10am-1pm at Booker T Washington High School.

Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/
Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes

Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
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19min
May 20, 2025 Ep 146 | Is mentorship the best legacy?
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In this episode, Sally Lee rejoins our podcast to celebrate the final chapter of her 25-year career in student mentorship and shares how it’s not what you know, but what you can show. As the Student Services Coordinator for Take Stock in Children, she reflects on her life, stories of impact from the mentorship program and a legacy filled with Escambia County children who attended and graduated from college through the support of local mentors and free 4-year scholarships.
Guest: Sally Lee https://www.takestockinchildren.org/ | https://www.escambiaschools.org/Page/746
Parents & kids will get to interact with free and low-cost educational and community resources & district leaders, enjoy a live animal presentation by animal tales, get giveaways from the vendors & amazing food from local food trucks! Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The event is free so mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. 10am-1pm at Booker T Washington High School.

Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/
Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes

Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
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23min
May 13, 2025 Ep 145 | Girl's weightlifting: Building strong bodies & confidence
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Alicia Gifford is the girls weightlifting coach at Escambia High School, helping students build strength of mind, body & character. In this episode, she debunks weightlifting myths, talks about the value of being a female coach, and shares how the students are building confidence.
Guest: Alicia Gifford
Parents & kids will get to interact with free and low-cost educational and community resources & district leaders, enjoy a live animal presentation by animal tales, get giveaways from the vendors & amazing food from local food trucks! Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The event is free so mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. 10am-1pm at Booker T Washington High School.

Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/
Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes

Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
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15min
May 06, 2025 Ep 144 | Aviation Academy: The sky is the limit
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Mark Raab is the Aviation Academy Instructor at Booker T Washington High School, providing students with hands-on experience in an actual hangar with an aircraft and a wide range of future possibilities. In this episode, he shares what parents need to know about this 4 year academy and how it guides students toward a diploma, career certification, college scholarships and a strong sense of direction.
Guest: Mark Raab https://www.escambiaschools.org/Page/4351
Parents & kids will get to interact with free and low-cost educational and community resources & district leaders, enjoy a live animal presentation by animal tales, get giveaways from the vendors & amazing food from local food trucks! Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The event is free so mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. 10am-1pm at Booker T Washington High School.

Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/
Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes

Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
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28min
April 29, 2025 Ep 143 | Inspiring kids to eat their veggies
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Greg Miller is the Farm Garden Playground Consultant at Picked at Perfection Urban Farm, working with our local schools to provide not just on-site pocket gardens or mini farms, but immersive teaching experiences to help kids reconnect with their food. In this episode, Greg shares how this unique partnership is reinforcing their learning and inspiring kids to eat what they plant, grow, harvest and prepare.
Guest: Greg Miller https://www.pickedatperfection.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/pickedatperfection
Parents & kids will get to interact with free and low-cost educational and community resources & district leaders, enjoy a live animal presentation by animal tales, get giveaways from the vendors & amazing food from local food trucks! Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The event is free so mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. 10am-1pm at Booker T Washington High School.

Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/
Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes

Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
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31min
April 22, 2025 Ep 142 | Introducing: Accelerate your performance, a Studer Education Podcast
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It's swap week! Join us as we cross-promote another local podcast: Accelerate Your Performance is hosted by Dr. Janet Pilcher, Founder and President of Studer Education, headquartered here in Pensacola, Fl. Each week, Janet highlights tactical and actionable strategies that leaders in educational organizations can hardwire to meet successful student, service, and people outcomes.

In this episode, Janet talks with Dr. Christi Barrett from Hemet Unified School District. They remind us that “Hope is not a plan,” as Christi opens up about Hemet’s ongoing improvement journey, classroom initiates and the importance of trust with intentional actions.
Featured podcast: Accelerate Your Performance hosted by Dr. Janet Pilcher https://studereducation.com/accelerate-your-performance-podcast/
Guest: Dr. Christi Barrett https://tinyurl.com/3z8zf2a2
Parents & kids will get to interact with free and low-cost educational and community resources & district leaders, enjoy a live animal presentation by animal tales, get giveaways from the vendors & amazing food from local food trucks! Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The event is free so mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. 10am-1pm at Booker T Washington High School.

Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/
Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes

Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
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26min
April 15, 2025 Ep 141 | 4H: It's not what you think
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Haylee Linam is the 4H Youth Development Agent for Escambia County. In this episode, Haylee does some myth busting about 4H and shares how it’s different from FFA. She shares how student interest drives the 4H clubs and the unexpected ways STEM has become a part of the program. You’ll also hear what membership looks like for students, exciting competition opportunities and the potential for scholarships.

Guests: Haylee Linam https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/escambia/4-h-youth-development/youth/
Parents & kids will get to interact with free and low-cost educational and community resources & district leaders, enjoy a live animal presentation by animal tales, get giveaways from the vendors & amazing food from local food trucks! Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The event is free so mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. 10am-1pm at Booker T Washington High School.

Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/
Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes

Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
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17min
April 08, 2025 Ep 140 | Mock Trial: More than a trial run at a law career
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Lisette Guttery, Instructional Coach at Pensacola High School and Stephanie White, attorney and Mock Trial coach, share how the community effort of Mock Trial helps students build confidence, critical thinking and public speaking skills. They share the surprising reasons that students NOT interested in a law career thrive in the program & share stories of students impacted by participation (including themselves)!

Guests: Lisette Guttery & Stephanie White https://tinyurl.com/4xzacfef
Parents & kids will get to interact with free and low-cost educational and community resources & district leaders, enjoy a live animal presentation by animal tales, get giveaways from the vendors & amazing food from local food trucks! Plus one lucky guest will win a $250 Amazon gift card!
The event is free so mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28th. 10am-1pm at Booker T Washington High School.

Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/
Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes

Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
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25min

FAQs about Voices United in Education:

How many episodes does Voices United in Education have?

The podcast currently has 180 episodes available.