Voices United in Education
Escambia County Public Schools
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About This Podcast
Hear the positive stories in education that don’t make the news. You’ll hear uplifting stories of student, parent and teacher impact in Escambia County. Meredith Hackwith Edwards interviews teachers, staff, parents, students, graduates, community mentors and members, so that we can become more united inside and outside the classroom to support the success of every student in Florida’s Escambia County Public Schools.
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Recent Episodes
S1E201 Ep 201 | What’s it ACTUALLY like to mentor a child?
Send us Fan MailWhat do you talk about with a 7th grader? Do mentorship programs work? Two organizations in Escambia County are united in providing mentorships and college scholarships to deserving…
S1E200 Ep 200 | HALF of Middle School kids are enrolled in music class?!
Send us Fan MailIn 2026, one of the largest music education professional learning events in the US awarded Ferry Pass Middle School and Ransom Middle School with Music Enrollment Awards for having…
S1E199 Ep 199 | Try THIS formula for quality conversations with your kid!
Send us Fan MailHow was your day? What did you learn today? Are you tired of eye rolls from your kids? In this episode, Lynn Knighton, publisher of Greater Pensacola Parents magazine, shares how she…
S1E198 Ep 198 | Teens in crisis: therapy without the waiting room!
Send us Fan MailIs your child struggling with mental health issues? How do you know? How can you help them? Shawn Salamida is the President of Lakeview Center and Dustin Perry is the Director of…
S1E197 Ep 197 | Building race cars: STEM on wheels?
Send us Fan MailWhy are we turning classrooms into pit lanes? Chad Cherry is West Florida High School Electrathon Racing team coach, helping students work together to build and race lithium battery…
S1E196 Ep 196 | More than babysitting: earning & learning
Send us Fan MailWhat exactly is a certified babysitter? How do both girls and boy become certified babysitters? Jennifer Smith Richardson is the Patient Education Specialist and Janna Jones is the…
S1E195 Ep 195 | Adaptive Exercise for Special Needs Students
Send us Fan MailWhere are individuals with mental, physical and cognitive challenges building confidence and self-esteem? Kristina Guadagnoli is the owner of Special Strong, an adaptive fitness…
S1E194 Ep 194 | How is new leadership changing our middle schools?
Send us Fan MailDoes the principal of a school make a difference in the quality of your child’s education? Is new leadership that important? Hear what the 2025-2026 Principal of the Year has to say…
S1E193 Ep 193 | Can your child swim? Local AFFORDABLE option
Send us Fan MailIn Pensacola, where can K-8th graders learn to swim without soaking your wallet? Megan Oberholzer is the Aquatics Director for Escambia County Public Schools and she shares a summer…
S1E192 Ep 192 | What mental health support are students getting?
Send us Fan MailAccording to the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 young people ages 12 to 17 experienced a mental health disorder in 2024. Melissa Williams is the Coordinator of Mental Health Services and Dr. Lisa…
S1E191 Ep 191 | Academically talented middle schoolers have a new home at PHS
Send us Fan MailWhat are the options for your academically talented 7th or 8th grader? Amy Gordon is the Principal of Pensacola High School, where they are launching an on-campus 7th and 8th grade…
S1E190 Ep 190 | Sheltering students from homelessness!
Send us Fan MailDid you know that, on average, one child in every Escambia County classroom is experiencing homelessness? What defines homelessness might surprise you! Casandra Manis is one of the…
S1E189 Ep 189 | There is a new place for 6th graders!
Send us Fan MailNot all students are ready for middle school. Christine Baker is the Principal of West Pensacola Elementary School, which is trying something different by adding classes for 6th…
S1E188 Ep 188 | What if I can’t afford Dr. visits for my child?
Send us Fan MailWhat kinds of services are offered through Healthy Kids Escambia? Even the most basic needs can be critical for growing students, but for many parents in the county, there is neither…
S1E187 Ep 187 | Success Academy: Where students rebound!
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a student falls behind? Dawn Gibbs is the principal at Success Academy, where her and her team are helping students catch up and get ahead. In this episode, she…
S1E186 Ep 186 | AI – Supporting our Kids to be more human
Send us Fan MailIs your child using a companion bot? How can you help your child navigate the promise and risks of technology? Curiosity is a good place to start. Jamie Nuñez is the Senior Manager of…
S1E185 Ep 185 | The REAL trick to get your kids to read
Send us Fan MailDo you ever wish your kid would put their phone down? How do you get them to improve their reading stamina & comprehension? Anne MacDonald is a mom, author, podcaster, teacher at…
S1E184 Ep 184 | Myth busting with the PTA
Send us Fan MailDo you have a child or grandchild in our public schools? Are you a member of the PTA? Hear what the President and Vice President of the Escambia County Council PTA have to say.…
S1E183 Ep 183 | Where do you turn if your child has cancer?
Send us Fan MailDid you know 50 families in the Panhandle face this question every year? Jessica Siderio is the Rally Foundation Development Manager and Haley Brown is the Rally Kid and Program…
S1E182 Ep 182 | Vaping: Giving students a second chance
Send us Fan MailDoes your child vape? How would being expelled change their educational trajectory? During the 2022-2024 school years, numerous students were alternatively placed for vape pens…
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Voices United in Education has published 202 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Education, How To.
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