Podcast Episode 15: How the Pandemic has Affected the Mental Health of Children (LaTasha Toney Interview)

On this episode of the WhatCherithinks Podcast, Cherith sits down with LaTasha Toney.  Toney is a licensed independent clinical social worker.  She has worked with everyone across the life span in the home: in residential treatment facilities, in the community and in hospitals.  Currently, she works in inpatient psychiatry.  She is passionate about educating individuals about mental health

Podcast Episode 14: Interview with Author Janea D. Harris

In episode 14 of the WhatCherithinks podcast, Cherith talks to Janea D. Harris, author of the new children’s book, Through the Window of Winter the Rabbit. Learn more about the book and listen to the full interview here. Transcripts of the pre- and post- rolls are below. Hello and welcome to the WhatCherithinks podcast, the

Podcast Episode 13: Interview with Julie Emory-Johnson and Lisa Lawrenz of Inside Voices

Today, on the podcast, I will be chatting with Julie Emory-Johnson and Lisa Lawrenz. Julie and Lisa have partnered to launch Inside Voices, a Birmingham (Alabama)-based educational consulting company. They want to bring joy back to the workplace for teachers by providing them with opportunities for autonomy and professional engagement. Inside Voices offically launches on
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Podcast Episode 9: Building Culture and Community in Schools During a Pandemic

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m sharing ways to build culture and community in schools during a pandemic. Building culture and community in schools has always been important, but it is especially important now that we are in the middle of a global pandemic. Teachers, students, staff, administrators, and even parents are feeling

Podcast Episode 8: Study Tips for Online Classes

The COVID-19 Pandemic has essentially changed the way that education looks for many people in the world.  In the United States alone, online/virtual/remote learning has increased by astronomical numbers. That number increases as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow and become more widespread.  Online learning can be great, but the problem is that
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Podcast Episode 5: Transitioning from School Teacher to School Administrator

In this episode, Cherith sits down with longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Christy Shepard to discuss the transition from school teacher to school administrator.  Though this episode serves to inform those aspiring to become school administrators and those who are just starting in the role of school administrator, there are several takeaways that might interest
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Podcast Episode 4: Preparing for Success in College

In Episode 4 of the WhatCherithinks Podcast, Cherith talks with a former student of hers, Charles Morris, who now works in Higher Education.  Though Charles has held several positions at his current institution, Cherith’s interest was particularly piqued by his work in the Academic Success Center.  After they reminisce about Charles’ days as a student
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Podcast Episode 3: How Outside Influences Affect Education

In episode 3 of the WhatCherithinks Podcast, Cherith sits down with her husband, Cordell, to discuss the impact that outside influences play on one’s overall educational experience.  The two agree that classroom education is very important, but that things learned outside of the classroom play just as much of a role in a person’s success. 
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Podcast Episode 2: Dear New Teacher

Thank you so much for tuning in to Episode 2 of the WhatCherithinks Podcast. If you have not already listened, you can listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Anchor, the easiest way to make a podcast! Here is the transcript for the WhatCherithinks Podcast, Episode 2: Dear New
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Podcast Episode 1: Returning to College in the Midst of a Pandemic

Hello Everyone!  Today is a HUGE day for WhatCherithinks.  It is the official launch day for the WhatCherithinks Podcast!  In this first episode of the podcast, I am sitting down with my son, Jordan, who is a sophomore Chemical Engineering student. Jordan’s traditional freshman year came to a screeching halt in March when the COVID-19
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Podcast Bonus Episode: Back to School Encouragement for Teachers

Hello everyone!  This episode is a bonus episode released just in time for Back to School 2020.  It’s been a very interesting year, to say the least, and so many teachers are experiencing different emotions as they prepare to begin this school year in a new way.  I’m so excited to offer words of encouragement
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