Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we delve into the ever-changing world of education with special guest Brittany Cora, an experienced educator based in Memphis, Tennessee. With over 15 years of teaching under her belt, Brittany shares her insights and observations on the significant transformations she has witnessed throughout her career on closing the resource gap within the education field.

Joining us today is Selina Cotton, an experienced teacher in the Ohio State Public School System. Selina, a designated master teacher by the Ohio Department of Education, shares her journey into teaching and the challenges she faces in a district dealing with academic distress.

In a district with limited resources, she highlights the importance of having the right tools to serve students effectively. Selina describes the extent of the deficit, with high school students reading and comprehending below grade level. To bridge this gap, she emphasizes the need to identify weaknesses, focus on individual needs, and provide ample reading opportunities.

Additionally, the value of peer support and leadership, empowering advanced students to assist their peers and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

For today’s episode, we interview Diane Lang, an author, therapist, educator, and positive living expert who is currently an adjunct professor in the psychology department at Montclair State University. Lang shares her experience teaching college at various institutions, highlighting the mistakes and necessary skills for collegiate-level writing. Lang suggests that students need to practice writing and that writing is a missing skill that helps with imagination, self-expression, and therapy. She encourages her students to practice diary writing or journaling, which can be therapeutic and help with self-awareness. Lang believes that videos are helpful but may not work for everyone depending on their learning style, and she encourages students to use AI to help them gather their thoughts and express themselves correctly. Join us as we learn how we can utilize writing into our everyday and academic livelihood.