Guest Speakers Podcasts

Summary: Dr. Freda Barnett-Braddock discusses the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education. She shares her personal background and how her family inspired her to pursue a career in education. Dr. B. explains that SEL helps students develop skills to handle emotions, build positive relationships, take responsibility for their decisions, and face challenges. She emphasizes that SEL is not only important for students but for the entire school culture, including teachers, staff, and administrators. 
 Dr. B. also highlights the benefits of SEL, such as improved academic performance, better emotional regulation, enhanced social skills, and the creation of a positive school climate. In this conversation, she discusses the importance of empathy, social and emotional learning, and mentorship in education. Dr. B. shares her own experiences of being mentored by Shantell Cooley, the impact it had on her life, and about her role as the founding dean of the College of Ed…

E59: Resilience Meditation Featuring Evi D. @FTCEseminar Joining us today is Evi D. @EviSays on Instagram. She will be leading a cultivating resilience meditation, self-belief, and hope in the face of stress or even failure. #resilience #exampreparation #meditation Professional Biography Evi has a background in coaching, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit management. She brings over 15 years of experience in leadership, personal development, marketing and, communications, operations, community bu...

Joining us today is Evi D. @EviSays on Instagram. She will be leading a confidence meditation so you can develop a clarity mindset and improve your exam or study performance. #cultivatesuccess #exampreparation #meditation Professional Biography Evi has a background in coaching, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit management. She brings over 15 years of experience in leadership, personal development, marketing and, communications, operations, community building and activism, as well as, supporting bu...

Feature Teacher Series: Chelsie Arrants on Kindergarten and Loving These Little Legends #ElementaryEducation Professional Biography Chelsie Arrants is a teacher at Blue Angels Elementary. She has taught kindergarten for the last three years and will be transitioning to inclusion for grades K-1 this coming school year. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education; she is endorsed in Reading and English for Speakers of other Languages. She is married to her...

E50: Interview with Dr. Mary Sylvester about Dance Education In today's episode I got to discuss the positive impact of multiculturalism and individuality in dance education with Dr. Mary Sylvester. About Dr. Mary Sylvester: Mary F. Sylvester, EdD, is a dance and geography educator from central Connecticut. Dr. Sylvester is an adjunct lecturer in geography at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT and Tunxis Community College in Farmington, CT, and an adjunct lecturer in dance ...

E49: EdTech Talks with Instructional Designer Allan Pierce on Panapto Great interview with Instructional Designer, Allan Pierce, who gives us the tips, tools, and takeaways on the video platform Panapto. About Allan Pierce, M.Ed: Allan Pierce has been working directly in higher education for over 11 years addressing technology questions and needs from students, staff, and alumni from the University of West Florida. A Pensacola native, he grew up having a passion for teaching and technology. H...

E48: Interview with Dr. Steven Sudduth on Music Education Today I got to interview the Director of Music Education, Dr. Steve Sudduth about mentorship, patience and practice, and the importance of music education. About Dr. Steven Sudduth: Dr. Steven Sudduth is currently the interim director of bands and interim instructor of music education at the University of West Florida. Dr. Sudduth previously taught the University of the Cumberlands (KY), the University of South Dakota, Dickinson State Un...

E44: What is an Educational Podcast? Interview with FTCE Seminar host, Mercedes Musto, by Samantha Arnoldussen Check out the full video on YouTube @ftceseminar at https://youtu.be/6geFAyIBrF8?si=Os_lZYiel1aZHm-4 About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Lan...