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  Professor Applewhite and guests define some of the differences in dealing with disabilities as a child versus a working adult. Special guest Larry Wagner from Arizona Bridge to Independent Living shares encouraging words and an overview of available resources for adults with disabilities. Veterans with Disabilities share their challenges in VET2VET discussions. You are invited to share your stor...

  This is an intense look at what adults deal with in the world of being "labeled as disabled". Depression, anxiety, PTSD are among the issues presented in these most enlightening episodes. A guest from the Veterans Administration medical Center in Phoenix will Veterans with Disabilities start the Vet2Vet discussions  how they feel about the challenges. Patrician Edwards, CRC, adjunct faculty, and...

  The shootings and killings are increasing and many people are blaming this on broken mental health and education systems. Hear both sides of the story as guests discuss this dilemma with Professor Applewhite. You are invited to share your story or listen as other Listeners share theirs by calling 1-646-727-3758 every Saturday morning 10-11am (AZ time)or visit us at http://blogtalkradio.com/stude...

  It is important to ask why violence has increased among students. However ,it is more critical that we  ponder the answers before we get into pointing fingers at parents, school administrators, students, and teachers. Take a look at startling figures shared about violence among students and racial disparity. Become better educated about mental disabilities and minimize the fear about violence as...

  Defining, categorizing, or stereotyping an individual can lead to serious consequences as we mature. Adult students share there success in overcoming how they are defined. Jennifer Ramirez, author, teacher shares how teachers and parents can avoid the serious consequences by examining our attitudes. Professor Applewhite and the staff of White Apple Institute share valuable information that paren...

  One of the greatest concerns that remain characteristic of our world is how a person can improve their quality of life. Most people, with the exception of teachers, assume a better life is based on our material possessions that we call valuable. However, most teachers focus on the intangible rewards of their “job”. The staff of White Apple Institute encourages Listeners to look at what we call v...

  The staff at White Apple Institute return to “LIVE” broadcasts  with a refreshed outlook on the issues that students and teachers face in our changing world. Let’s start by discussing what problems exist and how you can affect the world. Is it true that Adult students face many of the same challenges with learning as they held when they were children? Our special guest Jennifer Ramirez is the Au...

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Enjoy this episode focused on preparing for success physically, mentally, and spiritually. The staff of White Apple Institute and Student2Teacher2Student Media continue on sabbatical. The LIVE broadcasts will resume on Augut 4, 2012. Contact us for further information at http://whitappleinstitute.org or 480-471-8082. Thank you.

Pre-Recorded:  Modifying Our Mentality About Being Ill:  An evaluation of Self-Pity - Part Three The concepts of “illness mentality versus a wellness mentality” and Self-Pity are overviewed in Part Three of three. Professor Applewhite and the team at White Apple Institute ask teachers, students, and invited guests to share their viewpoints about work ethics, academic success, adult learners, age,...

Pre-Recorded: Developing a New "Social Contract" Between Students and Teachers - Part Two Developing a social contract for adult learners, specifically for those diagnosed with mental or physical disabilities requires a change in attitudes, behavior, and expectations. The expectations and attitudes of faculty and students are frequently misunderstood and this usually results in frustrations that o...

Pre-Recorded:  Teachers Discuss Angry and Violent Adult Students   The teacher asked her student, “What are you so angry about?”  The response is silence and there is a buildup of frustration between these two people struggling to understand why the other is clueless. What are the clues to understanding each other and building a relationship between student and teacher whether you teach online, fo...

Pre-Recorded:  The Greatest Resource is YOU!  Part Two of Three:  Are we there yet? There are many resources hidden within us that can help us in the present. Join Professor Applewhite, the staff of White Apple Institute, and invited guests as they explore what are elders/ancestors instilled inside of us. We wish you much LOVE & PEACE Please enjoy this pre-recorded show!

Pre-Recorded:  Developing a "Healthy Attitude" about School and Work   What does a “healthy attitude” look like? Professor Applewhite, host, and Nazim Rashid, co-host of the Student2Teacher2Student©, Internet radio show, ask their listeners to define what they call a “healthy attitude”. We encourage listeners to call in, share their views about what a “healthy attitude” looks like, and listen to s...

Pre-Recorded:  Do Teachers "Burn Out" As Quickly As Students "Drop Out?" - Part 3   Interestingly, most students drop out because of academic failure and the overall lack of support from parents, teachers, and community leaders. However, teachers burn out more because of the lack of administrative support. You are invited to listen this archived show so we can find ways to minimize teacher burnout...

Pre-Recorded:  Helping Teachers with Mental Illness Part 1 of 2   The rate of individuals diagnosed with mental illness has risen and it is not surprising that teachers are within this population. Sources reveal that teachers are dealing with depression, anxiety, and other stress-related disorders and we entrust our “success” to them. Can we trust the teacher with a mental disability? If we take a...

Pre-Recorded:  Tips for Unemployed/Underemployed, Students&Teachers Part 1 of 2 The problem of unemployment and underemployment is facing Americans and citizens of other countries. The media reports a global recession that is not painting a promising future. Hopelessness is being experienced by many with college degrees, as well as those with no high school diploma or GED. The closing of schools,...

  Do Teachers "Burn Out" As Quickly As Students "Drop Out?" - Part 3   Interestingly, most students drop out because of academic failure and the overall lack of support from parents, teachers, and community leaders. However, teachers burn out more because of the lack of administrative support. You are invited to listen this archived show so we can find ways to minimize teacher burnout and student...

  Dr. Ann Williamson theologian and adjunct college instructor shares a fresh perspective on our topic with Professor Applewhite and other guests as they address students asking teachers “Why did GOD make me this way?” or “What did I do wrong?”, or “Why can’t I think, talk, walk….. like other students?”. How does a teacher answer these questions and what are the boundaries? What are the issues sur...

  This is one of the most sensitive subject subjects that the staff of White Apple Institute has had to present. Sexual misconduct is defined as “behavior by an educator that is directed at a student and intended to sexually arouse or titillate the educator or the child” (SESAME, 2012).Ten percent of America’s schools and over 5 million students are victimized and dealing with the issues of sexual...

Listen to Professor Applewhite and special guest, Dr. Umar Johnson, nationally certified school psychologist, discuss the issues of mental health and special education in the African American and other minority communities. There are too many Black youth in the increasing drop-out and special education statistics, find out WHY? If you can't join us Saturdays, between 10-10:30am you can listen to a...

  African-American students in k-12th grades are still at a disadvantage whether they are in the mainstream or special education. The disparity and achievement gaps that exist are the responsibility of community leaders, school administrators, teachers, and most importantly parents. We encourage parents to share stories about the schools and programs they are working with to close the achievement...

It is a fact that there is an over representation of minorities in special education programs and a lack of vocational rehabilitation intervention. Outreach is minimal when schools and colleges do not see the value of advocating for students who are not on the athletic scholarship track. Research shows the disparity of non-White versus White students in special education programs with high percent...

  Is there really a difference in the way non-White students with disabilities are treated? There seems to be some disparity noted in the statistics of white versus non-white students with disabilities at the high school and college-entry levels. This show will increase teacher and parent awareness about available resources as we conclude Black History Month for 2012. Join Professor Applewhite and...