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Each month we will highlight many of the significant accomplishments of our local schools, teachers, and students in Peachtree Corners. We will also discuss issues that affect our children’s education...
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Each month we will highlight many of the significant accomplishments of our local schools, teachers, and students in Peachtree Corners. We will also discuss issues that affect our children’s education and invite special guests to add insight and perspective. The show is hosted once a month by Alan Kaplan and Rico Figliolini.
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25 APR 2020 · As we continue to move through this global pandemic, schools across the country are having to
re-learn and re-imagine what their curriculum looks like. Join Rico Figliolini, Alan Kaplan, and our guest on today’s podcast, Jonathon Wetherington, principal of Paul Duke STEM High School as they discuss how education can work during this time.
28 NOV 2019 · The Ed Hour is back with an exciting episode with Computer Science Teacher at Paul Duke Highschool, Beckie Fischer. Beckie recently got accepted into an elite program to take a behind the scenes look at the programs at NASA. She’s here, along with our hosts Rico and Alan, to share everything she learned about these exciting programs.
7 DEC 2018 · A discussion about removing the educational barriers that students may face in any school system. Joining us are Eric Thigpen, Pamela Jemerson and Dr. Kimberly Bennett from Gwinnett County Schools.
29 SEP 2018 · Alan Kaplan and Rico Figliolini discuss Special Education Services available in the county with Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Dr. Jonathan Patterson, Patrick Kane and Parent Mentor Jackie McNair
31 AUG 2018 · The ED HOUR with Alan Kaplan and Rico Figliolini and guests discussing educational choices from charter schools to homeschooling, from public to privates schools. Three moms and two dads share their perspectives on educating their children.
Schools mentioned include:
Cornerstone Christian Academy (https://www.cornerstonecougars.org/)
International Charter Academy of Georgia (https://www.internationalcharteracademy.org/)
19 JUL 2018 · A conversation with newly appointed Pinckneyville Middle School principal Todd Marschke, Marschke is a product of Gwinnett County Public Schools where he attended Head Elementary, Shiloh Middle School, and graduated from Shiloh High School. He is also a graduate of Georgia State University. His teaching career started as a middle school gifted math and science teacher at Alton C. Crews Middle School. Todd transitioned from Crews Middle School to Lanier Middle School for his first administrative position. For the last seven years, he has served as principal in the Norcross cluster at GIVE Center West.
21 APR 2018 · A talk about Gwinnett County’s school safety plans. Joining us was Major Kirk Williamson, of Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department and Lt. Tony Lockard, of Gwinnett County School Police.
Alan Kaplan and I had an hour-long conversation that touched on existing programs to keep our kids safe, train teachers and students in safety measures for severe weather, violence, and other dangers. We also discussed issues surrounding: arming teachers and staff, “hardening” schools, legislation, campus carry and more.
23 MAR 2018 · Discussing Everything from Capstone Diplomas, Curriculum, Arts & Music, and Internships to Transportation and Digital Fridays.
Alan Kaplan and I enjoyed an informative hour with Jonathan Wetherington, Principal of Paul Duke STEM High School.
Each month we will highlight many of the significant accomplishments of our local schools, teachers, and students in Peachtree Corners. We will also discuss issues that affect our children’s education...
show more
Each month we will highlight many of the significant accomplishments of our local schools, teachers, and students in Peachtree Corners. We will also discuss issues that affect our children’s education and invite special guests to add insight and perspective. The show is hosted once a month by Alan Kaplan and Rico Figliolini.
show less
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| Author | Peachtree Corners Life |
| Organization | Peachtree Corners Life |
| Categories | Education , Kids & Family |
| Website | www.spreaker.com |
| rico@peachtreecornerslife.com |
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