Education Today

Guest teacher documents my year as a substitute teacherduring the 2023-2024 school year. This episode features the events of week 2 of semester 2. This week, a student threatened to have me deported, I learned all about the different aspects of agriculture classes, I witnessed 6th graders behaving badly, and I encountered foreign exchange teachers. Email questions or comments about the showto:edto...

Guest teacher documents my year as a substitute teacher during the 2023-2024 school year. This episode captures the first week back after Christmas break. This week, a storm rolled through our area on the first day back to school, I witnessed good versus bad classroom management, and I experienced the joy of teaching secondary elective courses. Email questions or comments about the show to: edtoda...

In this episode, I speak with Middle-school band teacher Don Scott about inspiring young people to love music and coaching the next generation of leaders. Mr. Scott is a proud graduate of Bethune Cookman University where he played the trumpet in their famed marching band. He has taught band in middle and high school for 13 years. In addition to teaching, he also performs with a band and is sometim...

In this episode, I speak with Middle-school band teacher Don Scott about inspiring young people to love music and coaching the next generation of leaders. Mr. Scott is a proud graduate of Bethune Cookman University where he played the trumpet in their famed marching band. He has taught band in middle and high school for 13 years. In addition to teaching, he also performs with a band and is sometim...

In this episode, I speak with Deborah Joseph about returning to school for her bachelor's degree after a 16-year hiatus. Deborah's story is inspirational for all those who believe it's too late for them to achieve their dreams or reach their goals because of age, life circumstances, or prior disappointments and failures. Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Find...

In this episode, I speak with Deborah Joseph about returning to school for her bachelor's degree after a 16-year hiatus from education. Deborah's story is inspirational for all those who believe it's too late for them to achieve their dreams or reach their goals because of age, life circumstances, or prior disappointments and failures. Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@...

This week, I finished my first semester as a substitute teacher and experienced the joys of teaching during the last week before Christmas break. My week included bored 6th graders with idle hands; a fight between a boy and a girl in my classroom; lazy, apathetic high school students; a classroom management issue created by admin; and students who tried to bully me into getting their way. Email qu...

In this episode, I speak with Brad Everett about his extensive work with campus ministries throughout colleges and universities in the Southeast of America Brad is the Regional Director for InterVarsity’s Southeast Region and the Associate National Director for Black Campus Ministries (BCM). You can find more information about the important work being done for Christ on college campuses on the fol...

This week on my substitute teaching journey, I witnessed the pitfalls of creating a school within a school, I observed a great way to translate for ESOL students, and I experienced a school with rotating schedules. I also have an update on the 10th grade "baby daddy" situation and my 5th grade job offer. Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Find me on I...

This week on my substitute teaching journey, I had some great conversations with well-traveled students, I observed a teacher who had great rapport with parents, I overheard a 10th grader bragging about becoming a father, and I learned a valuable lesson about the true job of a substitute. Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Find me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_...

This episode features my discussion with Dr. Sokoyama Songu-Mbriwa about how his journey from community college student to community college professor is a compelling argument for the power and importance of an often overlooked institution. Dr. Songu-Mbriwa is a recently retired juvenile probation officer who teaches in the psychology department of Prince George's Community College in Maryland. Pl...

This week on my substitute teaching journey, I encountered some middle school entrepreneurs, I discovered high school students who cannot tell time on an analog clock, I spoke with students with family members in Gaza, I witnessed newish teachers floundering with classroom management, and I took a nap in the comfiest teacher lounge ever! Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcas...

This week on my substitute teaching journey, I encountered students with learned helplessness, I witnessed teachers making racist comments, and I worked at a school where the atmosphere felt sad and depressing. Email questions or comments about the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Find me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: ⁠ ⁠https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke⁠⁠ or...

In this episode, I speak with Nigerian-American author Evelyn Logan about inspiring young children to read and learn about different cultures through her children's book "On the Streets of Ondo". Set in Nigeria, this book exposes children to the richness of African culture and traditions through the use of beautiful language and vibrant illustrations. The book is available on Amazon....

This week, 3rd graders roasted my British accent, and I had the most amazing conversation with a 10-year-old Arabic-speaking boy from Jordan. I was also able to share my experience of grieving my mother with a 17-year-old boy who was struggling after a recent loss. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com You can find me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Chec...

This week on my substitute teaching journey, I learned that being gifted in STEM doesn't necessarily make you a great STEM teacher, I encountered a math wiz who should have been in advanced classes, and I witnessed a very different system for teaching English language learners. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com You can find me on Instagram & TikTok @sohko...

This episode features returning guest Nemahun Aminata. On a previous episode, we learned about the work she is doing in my native land of Sierra-Leone, West Africa, to raise up competent and equipped special education teachers capable of serving the needs of students with autism and other disabilities. On this episode, she tells us about the in-person training she conducted last summer in the Gamb...

This week on my substitute teaching journey, I saw elementary students excited about a science experiment, I saw issues resulting from female students being given too much power in elementary school classrooms, and I witnessed a food giveaway program in a Title I school. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Find me on Instagram & TikTok @sohkor_writes Check...

In this episode of my substitute teaching journey, I filled in for elementary music and middle school social studies. I experienced the best of times and worst of times in kindergarten, and I encountered a future scientist and a future ASL expert! I was reminded of an important lesson: relationships first, curriculum second. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail....

In this episode, I speak with my former colleague and English department chair Elizabeth Ignatius about her 40-plus years of experience teaching secondary English. Recently retired, Elizabeth has taught overseas as well as in public and private schools. Our discussion includes: Changes in education over the years Inspiring students to love literature Advice for new teachers and mid-career teachers...

In this episode, I was a substitute teacher for elementary music, High school SPED math, and 5th grade English language arts. As an SPED co-teacher, I had the opportunity to watch other teachers teach, and, in doing so, I saw the challenges of teaching high school math in a way that makes it engaging for students who struggle with the subject. You can email questions or comments on the show to: ed...

On week two of my substitute teaching journey, I filled in for elementary guidance, middle School AVID, middle school math, 5th grade STEM, and 1st grade. It was an eventful week with a lot of germs! You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Find me on Instagram @sohkor_writes Check out my blog: ⁠ ⁠https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke⁠⁠ YouTube: https://www....

"Guest Teacher"- the title used for substitute teachers in my new district. Tune in to hear about week one of my substitute teaching journey. This week, I was in high school special ed, elementary music, and elementary guidance. It was an interesting week, to say the least. It started with a heavy police presence and ended with a lockdown. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtoda...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Simone Jenkins about instilling a love of reading in young children. We discuss her children's book Dr. K Saves the Day , and we talk about strategies to help struggling and reluctant readers. Dr. Jenkins is the author of the children's book Dr. K Saves the Day and the novel Allison's Awakening . She is also the dean of associate of science programs at...

In this episode, I speak with British educator Omoh Head about the importance of early years education in setting a strong foundation for very young children. Omoh is an experienced early years educator in London, England. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: ⁠https://sohkor1.wixsite.com/sohkorsolanke⁠ Find me on Instagram: @sohkor_writes...