Joseph Shands Murchison
Joseph Sands Murchison
Executive Director, Side by Side Educational View: The Often Uneasy Relationship Between Teachers and Parents BIO: Joe Murchison was a journalist for almost three decades, the last 17 of them as editor of the Laurel Leader newspaper. After leaving journalism in 2007, he wrote a book and worked for a marketing firm. In 2009 he helped found and became executive director of Side by Side, Inc., a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Prince George's County public schools and their families in the Laurel area. Side by Side hosts a monthly Family Academy for families from seven elementary schools, with parent workshops in English and Spanish, enrichment activities for children and a free meal for the families. Click Here To Listen |
Felicia Meadows
Felicia Meadows
Professional School Counselor Educational View: 3 Steps to Prepare Your Child for High School and Beyond BIO: Felicia Meadows is a Professional School Counselor with Prince George’s County Public Schools. She has worked in the field of education for more than 15 years and has experience at each level from elementary to high school. In addition to being a counselor, Ms. Meadows is also a Life Coach. Ms. Meadows earned her Master of Education Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Bowie State University. She is currently pursuing an Urban Education certificate from Johns Hopkins University to enhance her skills working with diverse populations. (@FeliciaGMeadows) Click Here To Listen |
Aisha Braveboy, Esq.
Aisha Braveboy
Delegate Educational View: BIO: Delegate Aisha Braveboy is an accomplished lawyer with over twelve years experience.In 2006, Ms. Braveboy was first elected to represent the 25th Legislative District in the Maryland General Assembly, and then again in 2010. She was assigned to the House Economic Matters Committee, where she serves as Chair of the Consumer Protection Subcommittee, and member of the Business Regulations and the Banking, Economic Science and Technology Subcommittees.She has also been honored by the NAACP, the Family Crisis Center, the Washington DC Building Trades Council, the Women Business Owners of Prince George’s County, and many other organizations. (@AishaBraveboy) Click Here To Listen |
Dr. Sean Yisrael
Dr. Sean Yisrael
Founder and CEO Educational Practitioners for Better Schools Educational View: The Elephant in the Room! BIO: Dr. Sean B. Yisrael is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. He began his educational career in 1998 as a high school Social Studies teacher. In 2004 he moved into the ranks of school leadership, having been an administrator in school districts located in Dayton (Ohio), Cincinnati, and Washington, D.C. Dr. Yisrael also has experience working with students on the post-secondary level. He’s taught graduate school courses at Trinity University (Washington, D.C.) and NationalCollege (Ohio). In 2010, Dr. Yisrael formed a professional development company called Educational Practitioners for Better Schools.Dr. Yisrael has written four educational books: The Positive Impact Interdisciplinary Teaming Has On Teacher Morale, The Urban Teacher’s Guide to Classroom Management, 12 Laws for the Urban School Principal, and Urban School Reform: The First Principle for Initiating Success, Creating Change, and Fostering a Successful Learning Environment. Click Here To Listen |
Pat Fletcher
Pat Fletcher
Education Consultant Former PGCPS School Board Educational View: We all have choices, but are we ready to accept the consequences of the choices we make? BIO: A 34 year resident of Prince George’s County, Pat Fletcher has two adult children who were educated in the Prince George’s County Public Schools; one a license Cosmetologist and a dedicated aide in the county school system, and the other a teacher in the county school system. Pat Fletcher has four grandchildren in which three are enrolled in the county schools. Ms. Fletcher has worked for 26 years as a District of Columbia Mental Health Counselor and Forensic Psychiatric Technician. Click Here To Listen |
Chike Aguh
Chike Aguh
Associate Principal Educational View: Educating All Our Children For the 21st Century BIO: Chike focuses on how to re-imagine the domestic and international education system so that all children and citizens, particularly the poorest, are prepared to be innovators in today’s global economy. Currently, he works at the Advisory Board Company in Washington DC as an Associate Principal focused on using technology to drive excellence and equity in the education space domestically and abroad. He has worked in education as a government official, teacher, consultant and startup advisor in the Bloomberg Administration in New York, Teach For America. (@CRAguh) Click Here To Listen |
Nicole Williams, Esq.
Nicole Williams, Esq.
Attorney Educational View: The Importance of Civic Education BIO: Nicole Williams is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. In addition to enjoying yoga and running, Nicole is an active member of the Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Kiwanis of Mitchellville, Metropolitan Baptist Church, the Prince George’s County Bar Association and the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association. (@nwilliams23) Click Here To Listen |
Denise Joseph, MA
Denise Joseph, MA
Education Community and Youth Advocate Educational View: The Importance of After School Programs BIO: Denise M. Joseph is an Education, Community and Youth Advocate that believes in helping youth to be powerful beyond measure. She is a K-16 Educator and has served as an 8th Grade English Teacher at a Charter School in DC and a substitute in Prince George’s County and Fairfax County School Systems. Denise is originally from Brooklyn, New York and attended University of Maryland, College Park for undergrad and Towson University for Graduate school. (@Parents4Joseph) Click Here To Listen |
Baron Howard
Baron Howard
CEO Entrepreneurs Success Builders Network Educational View: 4 Simple Ways to Increase a Student's Grades: BIO: Baron Howard is the founder and CEO of Entrepreneurs Success Builders Network (ESBN). He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and attended Calvin Coolidge Senior High School and University of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC. He also attended Florida Memorial College in Miami-Dade, Florida. He is a Certified Life Skills Master Trainer (CLSMT), expert in Life Principles. (@BSmartSpeaks) Coming Soon |