Tar Heel Teachers Presents
In a series of special conversations, Dr. Marlow Artis highlights important topics with a diverse panel of experts, change agents, and thought leaders.
NORTH CAROLINA’S EARLY COLLEGE NETWORK
In this special episode, Dr. Marlow Artis is joined by special guests co-hosts/RTI Consultants: Dr. Krystal Cox, Dr. Frank McKay, and Michelle Woods to discuss the Early College Network. Special guests include early college principals, faculty/staff, and students.
A Conversation with Dr. Tempest Leake (Author of What is Not Understood, Needs to be Said: Exploring the Complexities of Black Girls)
In this special episode, Dr. Marlow Artis chats with Dr. Leake (Instructional Coach, NC New Teacher Support Program) about her book. Joining the conversation as special guest co-hosts are Lisa Anthony (Retired 8th Grade Math Teacher at East Union Middle School, Union County Public Schools), Vadia Smith (Behavior Technician at Forest Hills High School, Union County Public Schools), Dr. Chaundra Snuggs (CTE Teacher at Albemarle High School, Stanly County Schools), and Robyn Stone (Media Specialist at McDeeds Creek Elementary, Moore County Schools).
A Conversation with the 2022 Regional CTE Administrators of the Year
In this episode, Marlow Artis and Taneka Williams (Career Pathways Coordinator for Cumberland County Schools) chat with the 2022 Regional CTE Administrators of the Year.
Celebrating North Carolina's 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
In this special episode, Marlow Artis chats with the school leaders of North Carolina's 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Every year the U. S. Department of Education seeks out and celebrates great American schools, schools demonstrating that all students can achieve to high levels.
A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Benson (Author of A Legacy Created)
In this special episode, Marlow Artis chats with Dr. Thomas Benson (Principal of Hoke High) about his recently released memoir. He recounts his experiences growing up in the south as well as his impactful career as a North Carolina educator. Joining the discussion as special guest co-hosts are a group of NC educators who have read the book including Jorris Edge (School Counselor at Garinger High School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools), Dr. Jay Hawkins (School Counselor at UNCG Moss Street Partnership), Tony Mellon (7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Brogden Middle School, Durham Public Schools), & Suzanne Sell (Principal of Salemburg Elementary, Sampson County Schools).
A Conversation with the 2021 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Teachers of the Year
In this special episode, Marlow Artis chats with the 2021 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Teachers of the Year about their mission, vision, and plan for empowering educators across the state!
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Candidates Forum
In this special episode, Marlow Artis moderates a forum with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Candidates (George Griffin, Riza Jenkins, Meredith Pruitt, Mike Sharp, & Tim Sookram).
Overview of the NC Education Corps
COVID-19 has had a drastic impact on education across our state. Late last year, the NC Education Corps was launched to address some of the challenges by providing additional support for students. The North Carolina Education Corps partners with local schools to recruit, educate, and activate corps members to support students and accelerate learning. John-Paul Smith (Executive Director), Dr. Deanna Townsend-Smith (Director of Operations & Policy for the NC State Board of Education), & Corps Members: Georgia Broitman & Adair Melton provide an overview of the NC Education Corps during this special conversation.
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth in North Carolina
In this special conversation, Marlow Artis is joined by advocates to discuss the support and resources that are available to LGBTQIA+ youth in NC. The panel includes Rebby Kern (They/Them) - Director of Education Policy for Equality NC, Shelly O’Rourke (She/Her) - Executive Director of the Frank Harr Foundation, Roy Philbrick (He/Him) - Youth OUTright Board Member, and Craig White (He/Him or They/Them) - Supportive Schools Director for the Campaign for Southern Equality.
A Conversation about Foster Care in North Carolina
Joining us for this special are Sara Bigley (State Education Agency (SEA) Foster Care Point of Contact (POC)), Tanya Deshields Jordan (Supervisor of School Counseling and Social Work & Foster Care Point of Contact for New Hanover County Schools), and Douglas Price (Foster Care Alliance of NC Board Member & Foster & Adoptive Parent).