Education Perspectives
Education Perspectives podcast explores the challenges and opportunities in education from birth through productive work. Everyone seems to agree in principle that education is important. So, why is it so hard for us to get to a system that works for our society as it exists today?
Taking the 30,000-foot view to look at the entirety of our multiple systems so that we might begin to plot a course toward transformational change is worthwhile. This type of change cannot happen until people are “rowing the boat” in the same direction.
Education Perspectives includes interviews with people engaged in the work at every level. Looking at challenges and opportunities and what they would like for decision-makers to know. This type of communication changes the dialog. Understanding where the other people in the room are coming from breaks down barriers and opens the conversation on a broader level.
Framed by the host through the lens of having worked in a consulting role with each level, Education Perspectives can give policymakers, administrators, education advocates and the community a unique view into this education journey. Considering these various perspectives to make for better communication can reframe discussions and move policymakers' understanding forward to make policy that will better meet the needs of our information economy.
Education Perspectives
EP 16 Sharon Mofield-Boswell, FCPS Family and Community Engagement Office
Welcome to another insightful episode of "Education Perspectives"! In this episode, our host, Liza Holland, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with our special guest, Sharon Mofield-Boswell. Sharon, a dedicated advocate for education, shares her inspiring journey from being an active member of the PTA to her current role as a family and community engagement liaison in Fayette County public schools. Join us as we delve into the importance of family and community engagement in education, the barriers faced, and the positive changes that can be made. We also explore Sharon's personal experiences, her passion for connecting with students and families, and the transformative power of these relationships. Get ready for an episode filled with valuable insights and perspectives on how education can truly be a collaborative effort. You won't want to miss it!
[00:02:17] PTA involvement led to a fulfilling education career.
[00:03:35] Preschool teacher turned kindergarten para educator turned writing coach turned 21st Century Coordinator, now supports non-title one elementary schools.
[00:07:14] Partnerships, cohorts, and reduced tuition for advancement.
[00:10:46] Barbering event brings joy and connections.
[00:15:56] Fayette County working on equitable access.
[00:18:48] Bilingual ambassadors break language barriers and offer assistance.
[00:20:27] Legislators must address education barriers and transportation.
[00:23:21] Education politics mean parents do care deeply.
[00:26:50] Importance of clear, constant communication at the district level.
Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox
Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions