Education Today

In this episode, I speak with Queenisha Hamilton-Grein about the importance of preschool teachers and the impact of a strong preschool program on our youngest students. Queenisha is a wife, mother, educator, gospel recording artist, and pastor. She resides in Maryland with her husband and daughters. You can find her on Instagram @queenishagrein. You can email questions or comments on the show to:...

On this episode, we PAUSE FOR A MOMENT OF SCIENCE with Dallis the Science Diva. " With over 15 years of classroom teaching experience, Dallis the Science Diva values and executes Science made clear and simple. Dallis the Science Diva blends classroom, museum and personal experiences to achieve learning outcomes. She eliminates the pressure of knowing the answer. Instead, the focus is on the p...

In this episode, I speak with author and distance-learning mom Kimberly Scott about her experience educating her son at home since the onset of the pandemic. Kimberly currently lives in Southern California with her young son. Resources mentioned during the episode: Self Care Planner: https://a.co/d/fc3kf88 Sketchbook for kids: https://a.co/d/iXJqeIl Mom-Preneur Mavericks: Balancing Business & Home...

In this episode, Abrianne Joseph returns to tell us about her experience attending an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) as an undergraduate student. Abrianne graduated from Howard University in 2019. She currently lives in the Tampa Bay area. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Find me on Instagram: @sohko...

In this episode, I speak with Ortheline Athey about the impact that performing arts school programs have had on her elementary and middle school-aged children. Ortheline is married to Ryan, and they have two children who attend performing arts magnet schools in Hillsborough County, Florida. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@...

On this week's episode, I speak with my former student Natasha Mieses about her experience attending a Christian university and completing an internship at a well-known megachurch. Natasha graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL in 2022. She is currently working for a non-profit organization in central Florida. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@g...

On this week's episode, I speak with outstanding dignitary Mrs. Bernice Presley. Mrs. Presley is a lifelong educator with decades of experience and a love for helping children. In this episode, she shares about her decades of experience and gives profound words of wisdom and inspiration for the next generation of educators. Mrs. Presley is based in Lake City, Florida. Even though she is offici...

On this week's episode, I speak with veteran teacher Trevor Rogers about the challenges teachers faced, and still continue to face, as a result of teaching during and after the Covid pandemic. Trevor has 20 years of experience teaching middle school reading and language arts in Tampa Bay. During Covid, he served as a school success coach. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtoday...

In this bonus content, Yvonne Dixon explains what she believes to be the major difference between teaching in the UK and teaching in the US. Yvonne has twenty years of experience in teaching, most of which has been spent teaching students with learning disabilities and challenges. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Fin...

In this episode, I speak with Yvonne Dixon about her work leading a school in the UK that serves students on the autism spectrum. Yvonne has twenty years of experience in teaching, most of which has been spent teaching students with learning disabilities and challenges. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Find me on Ins...

On this episode, we continue our conversation with Nemahun Aminata , and we learn 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. (IEP= Individualized Educational Plan) You can discover more about her project in Sierra-Leone here: ht...

In part one of this three-part series on teaching students with disabilities, I spoke with Nemahun Aminata about working with students with disabilities and navigating the IEP process. Nemahun has 20 years of experience teaching special education (SpEd) in Maryland, and she is currently teaching middle school math. Tune in next week for part two where we discuss the important work she is doing tra...

On this week's episode, I spoke with sisters Amaris and Sienna Hamilton-Grein about the pressures of juggling athletics with academics as a student-athletes. The sisters are currently in the 12th and 10th grades respectively and have played soccer competitively from a young age. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor F...

In today's technologically advanced world of the Internet, Google, smartphones, audiobooks, and even AI, it would seem to some that the role of school librarian or media specialist is one that has become irrelevant over time. However, my guest on this episode refutes this notion and explains why we need school librarians now more than ever to ensure that all students have equitable access to i...

On this week's episode, I spoke with Hawa Gabriel about the difference a school nurse can make in the lives of students and their families. We discuss the multifaceted role of a school nurse and the challenges that came with working in schools during Covid. Hawa has years of experience in school nursing in both Massachusetts and New York. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edt...

On this episode, I spoke with Clarey Walker about his passion for raising up leaders from the next generation of students as a way to give back to the community that helped him achieve great things. Mr. Walker is a graduate of the University of North Florida and American University. He currently works in the Pentagon as a member of the intelligence component of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. You can f...

On this week's show, I spoke to Abrianne Joseph about her experience leading a Christian club while attending a public high school. We also discussed how she began to question some aspects of her faith as she advanced from high school to a college campus. Abrianne is a graduate of Howard University in Washington DC. I sponsored a Christian club on the campus of a public high school for ten yea...

In this episode, I spoke to Dr. Simone Jenkins about the wide array of courses available at our local community colleges that go beyond the traditional AA degree and force us to rethink our preconceived notions and beliefs about this type of institution. Dr. Jenkins is the current dean of Associate in Science programs at Hillsborough Community College in Brandon, Florida. You can email questions o...

On this episode, I spoke with Stephania Everett about her experiences navigating the education system with a child with multiple special needs. Stephania currently resides in Maryland with her husband and two sons. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Find me on Instagram: @sohkor_writes My linktree: https://linktr.ee/so...

On today's show, I spoke to veteran teacher Debby Guice about her passion for teaching and inspiring at-risk students to reach their full potential.  Debby currently teaches secondary math at a charter school in Hillsborough County, Florida. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Find me on Instagram: @sohkor_writes He...

In this episode, I spoke to Deborah Joseph about the role of the front office staff in the successful running of a school. Listen to hear about her experience the day a huge celebrity came into the school office! Deborah currently works in the front office of a charter school in Hillsborough county, Florida. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my...

Our returning guest Wil Sekajipo has been teaching math in the secondary classroom for 18 years. He currently teaches in Prince George's County, Maryland. We continue our conversation, this time turning our attention to the importance of having a Black male presence in our classrooms. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@so...

My guest Wil Sekajipo has been teaching math in the secondary classroom for 18 years. Today he speaks with me about the power of strong, effective leadership in schools. You can email questions or comments on the show to: edtodaypodcast@gmail.com Check out my blog: medium.com/@sohkor Find me on Instagram: @sohkor_writes Help keep us on the air: Venmo: @sohkor-solanke Paypal: @sohkorsolanke Cashapp...

Welcome to Education Today! I’m your host, Sohkor Solanke.  I spent 15 years in the secondary classroom teaching English, reading, and social studies. I've taught a wide range of students from those with disabilities, to English language learners, to advanced and gifted.  I’ve also been on the other side as a parent of three children who have completed the formal schooling years of kinde...