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The Defense Department's education activity, known as DODEA, has trouble delivering special needs services for children overseas. The Government Accountability Office finds a number of reasons including the way DODEA formulates staffing requirements. We get more now from the GAO's director of K-12 education research, Jackie Nowicki.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joining The Feds is Amy Haywood, a military spouse who has dedicated the past several years informing the public of the quiet policies of the Department of Defense Education Activities (DODEA) schools. After her own child enrolled in one school overseas, she discovered that the schools included DEI, critical race theory, and gender ideology into their teaching and curriculum. Today we discuss what she saw, the lack of transparency by DODEA, the history of DODEA's accountability problems, why programs like this are so dangerous to specifically military children, and what the Secretary of Defense, Congress, and parents can do to change the status quo.Amy Haywood served as a senior legislative assistant for a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and was the lead staffer on the Electronic Warfare Working Group. Aside from government experience, she has worked as an early childhood educator and university adjunct professor. She holds a master's degree in national security and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College.Read Amy's Substack: https://amyjhaywood.substack.com/Check our Amy's website: https://theprimaryeducator.com/Follow Amy on X: @AmyJHaywoodOpen The Books: https://www.openthebooks.com/Claremont Institute: Grooming Future Revolutionaries: https://dc.claremont.org/grooming-future-revolutionaries/Check out Feds For Freedom's SubstackWatch and listen to The Feds on any of these platforms: https://taplink.cc/fedsforfreedomSupport the Work and Become a Member of Feds For Freedom www.fedsforfreedom.org/joinFollow Us on Social Media Instagram/X (Twitter)/Facebook: @feds4freedomusa
This week on The Feds, Holly Felmlee joins us again to discuss her recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit win. Holly Felmlee was a financial analyst for the Department of Defense Education Activities (DODEA), who worked in Japan and Belgium during the Covid years. Based on her vaccination status, she was unwillingly put on AWOL status and fired, re-hired, and fired again within a 4-day period. Holly filed an EEOC complaint and sued the Department of Defense (DOD) . We discuss what her recent win means, the extensive waste and abuse she saw as a financial analyst, and the abuse within DODEA schools. As of March 11, Holly and the Department of Defense are still discussing the terms of her reinstatement. The DOD attempted to bring Holly back as a GS-9, but the job is now promoted to a GS-11 and there is resulting confusion with her back pay terms. As of now, Holly has not been reinstated or received back pay.Did you know Feds For Freedom is co-sponsoring a one-day conference at Liberty University? Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance, Feds For Freedom, and the Liberty University College Republicans are hosting this event on Saturday, April 5 from 8am to 5:30pm. The theme is Medical Freedom and the Constitution: Your Life in the Balance. Come hear some awesome speakers, including Vice Admiral Dean Lee, Feds For Freedom President Marcus Thornton, and Dr. Crisanna Shackleford. Please register here: https://vamfa.org/medical-freedom-and-the-constitution-your-life-in-the-balance/ Check out Feds For Freedom's SubstackWatch and listen to The Feds on any of these platforms: https://taplink.cc/fedsforfreedomSupport the Work and Become a Member of Feds For Freedom www.fedsforfreedom.org/joinFollow Us on Social Media Instagram/X (Twitter)/Facebook: @feds4freedomusa
Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, Feb. 12, 2025, A Message for Families Regarding Non-Local Law Enforcement, https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/messages-for-familiesAP, Feb. 11, 2025, DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progresshttps://apnews.com/article/ies-musk-doge-education-cuts-4461d7bdbe9d55c5a411d8465999b011Stars and Stripes, Feb. 7, 2025, DODEA adds lessons to ‘do not use' list sent to schools worldwidehttps://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2025-02-07/dodea-removes-book-pending-review-16753412.htmlScripps News, Feb. 14, 2025, Public schools face deadline to remove DEI policies or lose federal fundinghttps://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/education/public-schools-face-deadline-to-remove-dei-policies-or-lose-federal-fundingWaPost, Feb. 14, 2025, Park Service deletes trans references on Stonewall Inn monument pagehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/02/13/stonewall-transgender-lgb-national-park-service/Stonewall National Monument website, https://www.nps.gov/ston/index.htmWash Post, Feb. 4, 2025 Here are the words putting science in the crosshairs of Trump's ordershttps://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/02/04/national-science-foundation-trump-executive-orders-words/On the Media, Feb.17, 2025. Donald Trump is Rewriting the Past.https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/articles/donald-trump-is-rewriting-the-past-plus-the-christian-groups-vying-for-political-powerMSNBC, Feb. 14,, 2025 At confirmation hearing, Linda McMahon refuses to say Black history courses will be allowedhttps://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/linda-mcmahon-black-history-dei-trump-rcna192301The 74, Feb. 13 Stunned Education Researchers Say Cuts Go Beyond DEI, Hitting Math, Literacyhttps://www.the74million.org/article/stunned-education-researchers-say-cuts-go-beyond-dei-hitting-math-literacy/Audrey Watters blog https://audreywatters.com/blog/ and https://2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/Audrey Watters on AI Foreclosure https://2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/ai-foreclosure/CNN, Oct. 13, 2024 With AI warning, Nobel winner joins ranks of laureates who've cautioned about the risks of their own workhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/10/13/health/nobel-laureate-warnings-ai/Statement on AI Risk, https://www.safe.ai/work/statement-on-ai-riskMichael Gerlach, AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinkinghttps://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/1/6 ¬¬¬¬¬¬
DoDEA's mission is to "Educate, Engage, and Empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world". Listen as Kathleen Facon discusses DoDEA's grant programs and how they are being implemented in communities to support military-connected students. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Wright-Patterson Officers' Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://wrightpattersonosc.org/. Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas. Show Notes: Resources: DoDEA https://www.dodea.edu/ DoDEA Grant Program https://www.dodea.edu/education/partnership-and-resources/dodea-grant-program Bio: Kathleen Facon is the Chief of the Educational Partnership and Resources Division within the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Kathleen (Kathy) Facon is responsible for leading DoDEA's efforts to champion quality educational opportunities for military children in public schools by supporting military-connected local educational agencies (LEAs). Additionally, she is responsible for overseeing the policy and management of the Non-Department of Defense School Program (NDSP), which provides support and funding for the education of authorized command-sponsored dependents of military members and Department of Defense civilian employees assigned to overseas areas without DoDEA schools. For nearly 30 years, Ms. Facon has served in various capacities in support of military child and youth development, early education, national accreditation systems, partnerships, parent education and involvement, curriculum programming, youth education support and exceptional family member programs. She has held leadership positions at the Marine Corps Headquarters in Virginia and on Marine Corps and Army installations in California and Germany. Ms. Facon, a native of California, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development from California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Ms. Facon has been awarded the Commander's Medal for Civilian Service and the Army Achievement Medal for Superior Civilian Service. Also, Ms. Facon has received twice, commendation from the Department of Navy for civilian service.
In this episode of the Yokosuka Giant Voice Podcast, we sit with two occupational therapists from Naval Medicine Readiness and Training Command to discuss strategies and skills to manage at home to help children transitioning to or back into school routines. Ruth-Ann Hadjis-Vickory, from Yokota Division Educational and Developmental Intervention Services, and Rowana Reyes, who fills the same role in Yokosuka, emphasize the importance of managing change and expectations during the return to school season.
Trigger Warning: This week's banter includes some descriptions of trauma. If you would prefer to only listen to this week's interview, please skip ahead to 27:19. This week, Chris interviews Aaron Marsters, an Assistive Technology Instructional Systems Specialist for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)! Aaron shares about his role supporting the assistive technology needs of students on military bases across Europe, in his case, particularly in Germany. He shares ideas about AI and AAC, ways they collaborate to share implementation across Europe, and how they have adopted the Specific Language System First approach on bases across Europe! Before the interview, Rachel tells a heartbreaking story about one of her clients who is currently in a child psychiatric ward. Her client is an AAC User, and Rachel shares about how the child has been mistreated despite the family's best efforts to help. Chris and Rachel share their collective worry for Rachel's client and their desire for his treatment to improve. Key Ideas this Week:
Today we have the great joy of speaking with Brooke Stadler, a former Department of Defense Education Activities (or DODEA) teacher. She was a 2nd grade teacher in the school system for military children in Germany. While in Germany during the Covid craze, Brooke refused the Covid shots due to her religious beliefs, and ultimately was forced to resign from her teaching position. Since being forced out of DODEA, she has started her own homeschool tutoring business, and has recently published her own children's book. We speak about her experience in Germany, the fraud, waste and abuse within DODEA, if she would recommend the DODEA schools, and how her faith was strengthened through these very hard couple of years. Brooke's Against the Flow Tutoring: https://www.againsttheflowtutoring.com “Brisa's Day Out: Colorado” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Brisas-Day-Out-Denver-Colorado/dp/B0CKK5N38X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GGLJF7Z17KF6&keywords=brisa%27s+day+out&qid=1704684823&sprefix=brisa%27s+d%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1 To buy an autographed copy of Brooke's book: https://forms.gle/YosKQtkYWLpoXk7p7 DODEA America's Chief of Staff Arrested for Human Trafficking: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/11/22/dodea-americas-chief-of-staff-arrested-human-trafficking-sting-operation-georgia.html https://www.foxnews.com/us/pentagon-official-overseeing-federal-schools-arrested-georgia-human-trafficking-sting
Holly Felmlee is a former financial analyst for the Department of Defense Education Activities (DODEA), who worked in Japan and Belgium starting in 2019. Holly details what she saw in Japan at the “height” of Covid, and then in Belgium once she moved in late 2020. She recounts the blatant discrimination she experienced for being an un-jabbed federal employee, culminating in her being unwillingly placed on AWOL status and fired, re-hired, and fired again within a 4 days period. Moms For Liberty https://momsforliberty.org
Fort Stewart's DoDEA schools are officially back in session beginning Monday, Aug. 7. On this week's edition of the Marne Report podcast, Capt. Richard Barrick from the Directorate of Emergency Services shares some updates and helpful tips for back to school traffic safety on the installation. Take a listen now by searching "The Marne Report" wherever you get your podcasts!
On today's NEW episode, Kathleen Palmer will be interviewing author Karin Tramm, a retired DoDEA educator about her newly released book “100 Days Smart”, which chronicles the first 100 days of the COVID-19 pandemic while teaching on an American Army installation in Northern Italy, the epicenter of the European crisis. The post MMP# 988: “100 Days Smart” by Karin Tramm first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
Mark Patton, MCEC Military Student Consultant, shares tips for paying for college, discusses pitfalls students need to be aware of ahead of the application process, and highlights resources to help navigate the world of financial aid for military families. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Eglin Spouses' Club. https://www.eglinspousesclub.org/ Show Notes: MCEC's Understanding Financial Aid for Military Families webinar link: https://youtu.be/-IYmtTG1cC0 VA Education Benefits: https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/ https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program/ TAPS Education Support: https://www.taps.org/edu Related Articles: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-basics/what-is-financial-aid/how-does-financial-aid-work https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-awards/how-to-fill-financial-aid-gap https://www.fastweb.com/financial-aid/articles/the-15-financial-aid-questions-you-need-to-ask SchoolQuest: https://schoolquest.militarychild.org/ SchoolQuestTM is a free, interactive tool that is designed to support highly mobile military-connected parents and students before, during, and after a transition to improve academic success and social well-being. SchoolQuest includes an Academic Tracker, Student Profile, Reminders and Notifications, Personalized Checklists, School Search Capabilities, and Interactive Resources. Military Student Consultants: https://www.militarychild.org/MSC Military Student Consultants (MSCs) are highly specialized education professionals who provide personalized concierge support directly to students, parents, or professionals who serve military-connected (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, ROTC cadre, recruiter, and veteran) families, no matter where they are in the world. An MSC personally responds to every phone call or submission on our MCEC website at MilitaryChild.org/contact. Or reach out by email to MSC@MilitaryChild.org or Mark.Patton@MilitaryChild.org. Guest Bio: Mark Patton Mark is a retired U.S Air Force officer, father of two, and a proud grandfather. He grew up as a military kid, living overseas in Germany and graduating high school in Fayetteville, N.C. Prior to his current role as an MCEC Military Student Consultant, Mark served as a high school counselor and as a Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Corps (JROTC) program in Nash County and Cumberland County Schools. Retiring from teaching, Mark became a Military Student Transition Consultant for Cumberland County as part of a DODEA grant. He holds a Master of Education in Human Relations with a specialization in organizational behavior and counseling. As an officer, Mark was an Associate Professor in Behavioral Science Department at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA). He also served as the research coordinator for a joint Harvard/NASA/USAFA project on team formation.
Sammy's favorite teacher from highschool, Ms. Erika Wootton, has graced The Shanon Show from Bahrain. We discuss the importance of DODEA teachers forming deeper connections with their students and supporting them in their extracirrcular endeavors. Ms. Wootton shares a hilarious story from her first DODEA teacing experience in Seoul, her side of the famed "Salsa Day" from Sammy's Spanish class, and how Dr. Mowen's arrival changed her teaching career. She also sheds a light on her recent transition to Bahrain and how teachers are looking to fill the social and academic setbacks caused by the pandemic. All of that, and much more, in a jam-packed, 98th edition of The Shanon Show Podcast. Learn more about the podcast, my book 'Dear Military Teen,' and all of my content at theshanonshow.com The views expressed in this podcast do not reflect the official opinions of the Department of the United States Navy, Department of Defense, or the US Government. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshanonshow/support
Description: Ms. Guilfoyle's teaching philosophy focuses on equity and students' experiences as pathways to student connection. We'd like to thank the Naval Academy Spouses and Civilian Club for their support of this episode. https://www.usna.edu/NASCC/index.php Show Notes: Third Culture Kids http://www.crossculturalkid.org/ DODEA Teacher of the Year Program https://www.dodea.edu/teachers/teacherofyear.cfm Bio: Rachel Guilfoyle: 2022 DODEA State Teacher of the Year and Fulbright 2022-2023 Global Teachers for Classrooms Award Recipient. Rachel Guilfoyle is an experienced educator, scholar, and historian. As 2022 DoDEA State Teacher of the Year, she is currently representing DoDEA educators, students, and military-connected families at the national level during her Year of Service from January to December 2022. Passionately driven by examining the past to help build the future, she takes pride in providing culturally responsive, standards-based education. Ms. Guilfoyle's teaching philosophy focuses on equity and students' experiences as pathways to student connection and as a vehicle to deliver culturally responsive, standards-based education. Her experiences living in Mildenhall, England, Okinawa Japan, Spangdahlem, Germany and other locations as a military child, surviving military spouse, parent to military children and her perspectives as a first-generation American, inspired Ms. Guilfoyle to become a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) educator in support of the mantra “Military families also serve.” A thirteen-year teaching veteran, Ms. Guilfoyle is a fifth-grade educator at Daegu Elementary School in South Korea. Ms. Guilfoyle is a recipient of the United States Forces Korea Scroll of Appreciation for Excellence in Education award, 2022 DoDEA Pacific West Teacher of the Year, National Endowment of the Humanities Scholar and 2022-2023 Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Scholar. She holds Bachelor and master's degrees in Education, as well as teaching certifications from DoDEA and the state of Georgia. Ms. Guilfoyle's husband, Robert Kenny, a fellow DoDEA educator from London, England, --shares her passion for culturally responsive education and completing their “Wonders of the World” travel bucket list; together they are the parents of three daughters-- Michela, Yasmin and Kamala-- all Daegu Middle High School graduates--and a son, Alex who is a middle school's student at Daegu Middle High School.
The Department of Defense Education Activity, or DODEA, employs 500 teacher for the children of service members stationed in Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Bahrain. The teachers, part of a bargaining unit called the Overseas Federation of Teachers, haven't had a new contract in 28 years. Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with someone who knows what the teacher want: President of the Overseas Federation of Teachers, Linda Hogan.
We are watching the legalization of criminal behavior with its incentivizing and lack of consequences, and the criminalization of legal/lawful behavior, along with the de-incentivizing of law enforcement and prosecution. This is being done with laws, but also through the programming of perception. Criminals are being almost glorified while victims of every identity are sacrificed in the aborted name of ‘justice'. Illinois is commencing the SAFE-T Act in 2023, which will end cash bail (the incentive to show up for a court date) and make everything from kidnapping, burglary, aggravated assault, and second-degree murder non-detainable offenses. The Center for American Progress believes this system criminalizes poverty and harms “communities of color.” Likewise, Bank of America is offering zero-down mortgages particularly to Blacks and Hispanics so they can live in a “minority community” - the literal segregation of these groups. CBS and Jun Zhu of Indiana University say this is necessary because these minority groups don't have any money. These conclusions assume that minorities are inherently poor, impoverished, uneducated, arrested because of their skin when they commit crimes, etc., and can only be saved by wealthy white people in particular. These arguments are also used with public health responses and issues of environment. The urge to purge has never been stronger among the same ideologies which advocated for the preservation of discrimination, segregation, hierarchy, slavery, etc. throughout human history. It is exemplified by Kelisa Wing of the DoDEA who said as a black woman “we are not the majority, we don't have power.”
Mike Haas is a husband, father, football coach, and generally The Most Interesting Man in the World. He is an 8th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and a Retired Master Chief Master-at-Arms. Mike and his family live in Aviano, Italy where his wife Shauna is a DoDEA teacher.
Josh joins the show from his Air Force Tech School in Mississippi to look back on the rollercoaster of a Kubasaki freshman year that included few imcompetent teachers and playing for the worst team in DODEA history. We react to the stunning news of Nurse Holly's arrest due to marijuana posession in Chatan. Josh also shares why he decided to graduate high school early and why maybe you should consider it as well. WATCH MY COMPLETE BREAKDOWN OF THE 2017 KUBASAKI DRAGONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBnrjAAKEv0 #theshanonshow #kubasaki #nurseholly --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshanonshow/support
Jennifer is a Kubasaki class of 1994 graduate who had a unique military brat journey and background. If you are a former Kubasaki or DODEA student and would like to share your experiences on the podcast, email me here: shahyde11@gmail.com #theshanonshow #militarykidspodcast #kubasaki --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshanonshow/support
Kelisa Wing, 2017 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Teacher of the Year & Chief of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, discusses her experiences working in the DoDEA system and being an author.Follow Kelisahttps://kelisawing.comFacebook - @kelisawingauthorTwitter - @kelisa_l2teachInstagram - @kelisa_javonYoutube - Kelisa WingFollow Teacher Caucuswww.teachercaucus.comTwitter - @TeachersCaucusFacebook - @theteacherscaucusFollow Shawn & Rodney on TwitterShawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVASubscribe & Review on Apple PodcastsFollow & Review on Spotify
Camden joins the show to detail her efforts in eventually becoming a DODEA teacher, how she adjusted to college life after leaving Okinawa, and an unfortunate homecoming proposal from a freshman student. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshanonshow/support
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of DODEA, former students, teachers, and administration come together to share their favorite memories from their time in the school system. Thank you to Mr. Tom Brady, Mr. Frank O'Gara, Dr. Allen "Ole" Olson, Dr. Circe Olson Woessner, Mr. Art Harris, Ms. Sue Pearson, Ms. Carole Ernst, Mr. Tom Panzlau, and Ms. Betty Follet for joining the podcast. This podcast is in collaboration with the Museum of the American Military Family. Check out their new book Schooling with Uncle Sam, an anthology comprised of stories from the rich 75-year history of DODEA. My story in the book is on page 283. You can buy the anthology here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FRZXP27?fbclid=IwAR0KExAnQgqYRR6hJitQ1YzFufuoPQc7gqtCILAnvMA6rIrPRhwPOtvLvRM&pldnSite=1 DODEA's 75th Anniversary Website: https://www.dodea.edu/75/?fbclid=IwAR05voqNyiBrnuwee-uG1iZpuaHZD428PFpIjFGQdFsCsUjUdZ64pGm-AS4 The Shanon Show has new merch! Check it out here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-shanon-show #dodea75 #theshanonshow #dodeapodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshanonshow/support
In a collaboration with The Museum of The American Military Family, Dr. Circe Olson Woessner and I interview the Director of DODEA, Mr. Thomas Brady. Subscribe to the channel to stay up to date with the best military kids podcast. TOPICS: 1:54 First hearing about DODEA, coming aboard the school system 3:15 Stateside Schools vs DODEA Schools 4:45 Daily Responsibilites as Director 8:35 Staying engaged with DODEA Schools 13:20 DODEA's Budget and Allocation 15:55 DODEA's Cirriculum 19:20 Am I looking over at the cool kid table? 20:10 Introducing Brathood to Adulthood 21:00 Importance of Music and Arts 23:40 DODEA's best asset? 28:29 Biggest Takeway from Virtual Learning 31:55 Kids who didn't have Wifi or Laptops during COVID 34:56 Combating Social Media's Negative Affects 38:00 The Transition back to In-Person Learning 44:10 Schooling with Uncle Sam Anthology! 46:20 DODEA Graduate's skills and futures 48:53 Past lives of current DODEA schools, Tobacco Warehouses 50:56 21st Century Schools, The Future of Elementary Education 54:36 Mr. Brady's Favorite DODEA School?!?!? 58:30 What motivates you to succeed as a superindendent? #theshanonshow #dodea #kubasakihighschool --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshanonshow/support
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LaChanda Garrison, DoDEA's Teacher of the Year, shares how her journey from being a military child to teaching military kids has helped her recognize the importance of culture when it comes to education. This podcast has been made possible thanks to the Marne Community and Spouses' Club. "Learning Brain"- This is actually from a non-profit I am working with in the area of Trauma and Resilience. https://youtu.be/X5NnQPkR2hI Research on Parent Involvement- National Education Association, http://neatoday.org/2014/11/18/the-enduring-importance-of-parental-involvement-2 or Public School Review, https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/parental-involvement-is-key-to-student-success Webinar link to Communication 360 Webinars - Military Child Education Coalition
On this week's edition of Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield's The Marne Report podcast we spend some time with the Fort Stewart DoDEA school superintendent, Mr. Brian Perry to learn about all things back to school!
Chief of the Education Partnership and Resources Division within the DoDEA, Kathy Facon joins us to provide an overview of impact aid and encourage eligible Local Education Agencies to apply for a portion of $20M in funding available to schools through the DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities (CWSD) program. This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support from the Edwards Spouses' Club. https://www.edwardsspouses.com/ Show Notes: Learn more about the DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities Program at: https://www.dodea.edu/partnership/disabilities.cfm Application Deadline Completed applications are due July 15, 2021 to be eligible for FY 2021 funds. Kathleen Facon is the Chief of the Education Partnership and Resources Division within the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). In this role, Ms. Facon is responsible for leading efforts to increase family, school, and community partnerships to expand educational opportunities to leverage the influence and share resources of the Department of Defense Education Activity with to support children from military families. She is responsible for the oversight for policy and management of the Non-DoD School Program (NDSP), providing support and funding for the education of over 4,000 school age children of military members and DoD civilian employees assigned to approximately 135 international locations. Ms. Facon provides leadership and oversight for a competitive grant program which promotes and expands continuity in academic and social support programs in military-connected school districts and is responsible for the administration of the congressional funding for Department of Defense Impact Aid Program. Over the past thirty years, Ms. Facon served as an expert advisor, senior staff officer, and consultant on child and youth development, early education, national accreditation systems, partnerships, parent education and involvement, curriculum programming, youth education support, and exceptional family member programs.
Jason Chung (Zama 2005) Educator Jason was born in 1986 and is originally from Honolulu, HI. Due to being an Army family, his family moved around stateside and to Korea before landing a long-term residency in Japan. Camp Zama to be exact. Jason attended John O' Arnn Elementary School located in Sagamihara Family Housing Area (housing for military families) and eventually transitioned over to Zama American High School to complete his secondary years, graduating in 2005. During his time with the Zama Trojans, he participated in varsity football and the JROTC program. Upon graduating, he relocated to California to pursue his post-secondary education and eventually enlisting in the United States Army Reserves. Following his graduation from Solano College in 2008 with an associate in Liberal Arts, he transferred to the neighboring college, California State University – Sacramento to work on his bachelor's in Psychology. Through the Army Reserves, he was selected to participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) where he would eventually contract as a ROTC cadet to work towards in becoming an Army officer. As many have experienced the hardships at the time, Jason decided to withdraw from both the college and the ROTC program to take what became a long-term “break” in 2011. Upon completion of his contract with the Reserves, he relocated to Texas to start a new chapter. The Lonestar State opened up new friendships, career experiences, and eventually meeting the love of his life who is now his wife, and the mother to their toddler son. In late 2016, his wife gave him the motivation to go back to school to complete his degree; and so, he did Spring of 2017. Jason is now pursuing a career as a secondary English Language Arts Reading teacher. If timing and life allow it, he'd love to head back to Japan to contribute as a DoDDS educator to his alma mater Zama High School or even a neighboring DoDEA school. TIMESTAMP 0:55 - Introduction 4:30 - Being an "army brat" how Jason ended up at "Zama" 5:58 - for base kids, did it feel like they were going to school in "the USA" or "in Japan"? 8:57 - What interaction was like among the base schools (Zama, Yokota, Yokosuka, Misawa, Kadena, Kubasaki) 10:00 - Were there any preconceived stereotypes of students at each of the military bases? The rivalries amongst base schools. 12:25 - Perception of ASIJ and other international schools from a former "base kid" 14:20 - The JROTC program 21:19 - What happens when people drop out of the program? 24:40 - a prolonged break in 2011, a switch from "military" to "education" 26:44 - transition from California to Texas 27:30 - going back to college, finishing the bachelor's degree in 2016 32:25 - best memory about Zama high school 36:47 - what is to come
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves with kids come with their own layers of challenges, not the least of which is switching schools. For military parents who do not homeschool, each move is met with the task of finding a new school, shifting school records and meeting the teachers and staff. Many parents also face the additional challenge of dealing with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or gifted and special education programs. And for the parents with high schoolers nearing graduation, things are even more complicated. In this episode of PCS with Military.com, education advocate and expert Meg Flanagan walks us through things every parent needs to know and gives us insights on how the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) can help military parents tackle this tough PCS-related topic. See full show notes on Military.com. Get military PCS advice in your inbox Learn more about military PCSing This episode is brought to you by Navy Federal Credit Union.
TOPICS: 1:11 Becoming involved in DODEA, Teaching 2:40 Goals and Career Aspirations, Minor League Baseball 4:25 Heroes and Role Models 5:30 WWII Draft 10:05 Looking back on World War II 13:18 Life after the war, returning home 14:48 Early days of DODEA, Teaching in Tobacco Warehouse in Turkey 20:48 Difficulties managing the growing size of DODEA 26:40 Pushback from host countries during Vietnam Era 29:33 Previous administration's impacts on DODEA, NATO, Paris Climate Agreement etc. 33:15 The Core Values of a Military Brat 34:35 Civil Rights Movement of the 60s 36:58 The Moon Landing 38:20 Tearing down of the Berlin Wall 39:55 9/11 42:20 What is something that exists today that you never thought would exist? 44:13 What concerns you about the future? 46:22 Founding of The Museum of the American Military Family 50:15 Instagram question from Maddie: What is something from the past that you want our generation to remember? 51:45 Instagram question from Bob: How does Army training today compare to back then? 54:00 What's next? Check out Dr. Olson's interview with DODEA here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIsv64LT5I0 The Shanon Show is proudly a part of Museum of the American Military Family Media. Go check out the museum's website and submit stories for this year's DODEA 75th Anniversary anthology! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshanonshow/support
Kelisa Wing is an educator, author, speaker, and a renowned activist for discipline reform. As the 2017 Teacher of the Year for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) she is the first person of color to receive the award in the DoDEA's 71-year history. An acclaimed author, Kelisa has published several books, including Promises and Possibilities: Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline. More recently, she published a series of six children's books that address racial justice in America, including What is Anti-Racism? and What is the Black Lives Matter Movement? Learn more about Kelisa at https://KelisaWing.com.
To talk with LaChanda Garrison, the 2021 Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA), is to be taken to school by next-level brilliance, compassion and intellectual and spiritual depth. Her story is unique and fascinating, and reminded us that each person has a unique path and set of experiences. A self-proclaimed “military kid,” LaChanda shares her […]
To talk with LaChanda Garrison, the 2021 Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA), is to be taken to school by next-level brilliance, compassion and intellectual and spiritual depth. Her story is unique and fascinating, and reminded us that each person has a unique path and set of experiences. A self-proclaimed “military kid,” LaChanda shares her […]
Kena joins the show to share her experiences as a military kid from living in Spain, Okinawa, and New Zealand. She explains the many obstacles she faced in the college admissions process while living in New Zealand and shares what inspired her to be an English major. Follow Kena on Instagram @kena.wells The Shanon Show is proudly a part of Museum of the American Military Family Media. Go check out the museum's website and submit stories for this year's DODEA 75th Anniversary anthology! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshanonshow/support
In our month-long series dedicated to recognizing and honoring black history month, MCEC is joining our country in highlighting members of our extensive community of leaders under the theme “Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future”. Our guest on this week’s episode is Neal Sanders Military Family Liaison and DoDEA Project Manager at Pebble Hills High School in Socorro Independent School District. Neal Sanders is the Project Coordinator for the Positive Change at Socorro ISD (PCS) grant which is funded by DoDEA. Neal is a graduate of Austin Peay State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business/Public management. As the PCS Grant Coordinator, he has two major roles. First, he is the Military Liaison for Pebble Hills High School. Additionally, he carries out the duties and responsibilities of the PCS grant. THIS WEEK’S PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO THE ASSOCIATION OF FORT BRAGG SPOUSES’ CLUB.
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Bryson joins the show to share what it was like moving from Okinawa to Germany and reveals what happened on the night he got lost in Bangkok, Thailand. The Shanon Show is proudly a part of Museum of the American Military Family Media. Go check out the museum's website and submit stories for this year's DODEA 75th Anniversary anthology! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshanonshow/support
Elijah joins the show and describes what it was like befriending NBA star Josh Richardson as a part of the Philadelphia 76ers "Walk in My Shoes" program, along with his other unique experiences. The Shanon Show is proudly a part of Museum of the American Military Family Media. Go check out the museum's website and submit stories for this year's DODEA 75th Anniversary anthology! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshanonshow/support
Army spouse Daniele Massey shares her take on pandemic schooling from the perspective of a DoDEA virtual teacher and mother of two. Plus, some expert tips for helping military kids succeed in math and remote learning.Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
If you are a military family with kids you don't want to miss this show. In this episode I sit down with my friend Judy Glennon. Judy is the Parent Initiatives Program Manager at Military Child Education Coalition (www.militarychild.org). We discuss the release of their newest online resource ‘SchoolQuest'an interactive tool specially designed to support highly mobile military families and students with school transitions and the 6ththrough 12thgrade academic journey. SchoolQuest Tools & Features include: StudentQuest Academic Tracker. Monitor and plan students' academic career progress from 6th to 12th grade. Student Profile. Customized student profiles automatically compile important details and deadlines for quick views and access. Online Community. Connect with other military parents to build relationships and benefit from sharing experiences and information in a safe and private online space. Reminders & Notifications. Set reminders for important deadlines and get notified about them automatically in time to act. Personalized Checklists. Time-bound, student-specific information compiled into accessible lists. School Search Capabilities. The GreatSchools, Niche and DoDEA search function researches and aggregates schools in the next community where you PCS. "This project would NOT have been possible without the generous support of USAA Foundation. They have walked beside us all along the way and underwrote this entire project. They have a true heart for military-connected children and families and SchoolQuest is only possible because of their vision and commitment to providing the very best support for our military families." ~Judy Glennon~ Here is a short clip of Judy explaining School Quest “We're really, really excited to introduce our relaunch and redesign of our school quest. Parent transition tool, okay. years ago, we had school quest, and it was a website and a repository of information. People could go into it and find information, but it was just it was a website, and you get to the website, you have to dig. And it linked to a lot of other things. But there was a lot of digging involved and our new platform, there's not a lot of digging involved. It's all we're trying to serve it up for you, so what we have on school quest, and it's just we have an academic tracker that will allow parents to monitor and plan their student's academic career. And it's designed for middle school and high school families, especially the academic tracker. We address exceptional needs children, we address kids who may be on a math pathway. We address topics for career and technical education, and so you pick the things that your student is interested in, or the things that you're interested in for your students, you put them in the grade that you want your students to take those things and it follows along the way. And every one of these different categories in the academic tracker has three things… It has things to know, so that's where we put out general information and then sometimes very specific information about that topic. Questions to Ask, so if your student isn't interested in career and technical education, you just don't know what that is. There's a bunch of questions that you can ask and either of the school or some other parent that maybe have a child in that environment, ask a teacher, ask a friend, whatever. And then, Resources. So there are links to page after page of websites of MCEC resources, you'll find webinars that we've done on the topic there, links to podcasts that may be on that topic, just a ton of information in and that's just in the academic track. And then, when you first get to school quest, you know, every parent, we want them to set up their family dashboard, their profile, and you can have, you have then create a persona for each one of your students.” For more information or questions about SchoolQuestTM,please email schoolquest@militarychild.org.
In this week's episode, Becky Yurisich, a full-time DODEA school teacher, a member of the PWOC Appointed Board, an Army spouse, mom of three kids and a Christian writer for The Glorious Table.com, brings tremendous wisdom and encouragement to us as we return to virtual school, and face the ups and downs of isolation with our children. She also shares a beautiful message of how she has seen The LORD reveal Himself in her home through the difficult circumstances of COVID-19. Join us as we talk about the Precious Gifts of Grace and Stillness. Music by Artlist
Guiding research in physical education identifies several areas as critical to the direction and development of grade-level outcomes: motor skill competency, student engagement and intrinsic motivation, instructional climate, gender differences, lifetime activity approach and physical activity. Through the implementation of the National PE standards and the grade-level outcomes, DoDEA students will have the opportunity to engage in well-designed quality, physical education programs, setting students on the road to enjoying a lifetime of healthful activity.Grade Level Outcomes K-12 Contact Information: DoDEA Physical Education Instructional Systems Specialist 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria VA 22350-1400Email: dodea.physical-education@hq.dodea.eduEd.gov ~“If at first you don't succeed, you are running about average.” – M.H. Alderson
Dawn MacFarland has 20 years of service to military-connected students and families through DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity). She began her teaching career in Tucson, Arizona, and has since taught in London, England, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as well as Hanau and Stuttgart, Germany. Ms. MacFarland teaches language arts and humanities, and her lifelong commitment is dedicated to educating the whole child—mind and heart. Ms. MacFarland’s career is cultivated by a mindset that looks beyond typical markers of student success and dives deeper into areas of long-term student development and growth. Her entire concept of teaching revolves around the idea that in education, as in life, leaders need to build relationships, and create climates of security, in order to get the best out of the communities they serve. Ms. MacFarland was a finalist for DoDEA 2020 State Teacher of the Year, and she is the 2020 Europe East Teacher of the Year.
Are you PCSing overseas? In this podcast, Kathleen Facon, Chief of Education Partnership and Resources with the Department of Defense Education Activity, talks about how DoDEA is supporting military-connected students, families, and schools, DoDEA Partnership Grant Program and the Non-DoD School Program. Do you have additional questions? Visit the Department of Defense Education Activity website at: https://www.dodea.edu/ This podcast has been made possible because of the generous support from the Keesler Spouses’ Club.
This episode we chat about our military kids. What do the bases have to offer our kids from newborns to until they head out on their own? We dive in on the CDC, DoDEA schools, Youth Center and their programs. Stick around because the lovely Veronica gives you a great base highlight on Malmstrom AFB! We hope you enjoy and don't forget to give us a shout out! Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Shout out to the Mini Vandals for our music.
In this podcast, Dr. Dell Mc Mullen the director of DoDEA schools in Europe shares some strategies military parents can use to make a smooth transition into a DoDEA school. Her insights will also address some common concerns and questions parents have as their children transfer. U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity: https://www.dodea.edu/ Student to Student: https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students
Dr. Mc Mullen the director of DoDEA schools in Europe shares some strategies military parents can use to make a smooth transition into a DoDEA school along with addressing some common concerns parents have.
In this episode of Leading from the Classroom, 2017 Department of Defense Education Activities Teacher of the Year Kelisa Wing tells the story of how a missed opportunity to meet her personal hero became her opportunity to be present in a historical moment to make her own "good trouble."
Air Force veteran shares her transition to civilian life as a DoDEA teacher.
Sarah Loomis is part of a network of teachers around the world who teach the children of parents who are serving in the military. She's currently a Technology teacher teaching in Kaiserlauterm, Germany. The New Teacher Podcast features Anthony Arno interviewing nationally recognized teachers, the latest authors, and educational reseacrhers. Become inspired by hearing the stories of their success and failure. Each episode features The FInal Minute before the bell, where guests share personal preferences during the final minute of the show. The New Teacher Podcast is excited to announce a brand new sponsor. Since its launch in 1980, the Rubik's® Cube has twisted and turned its way into over 400 million hands worldwide and has continued to fascinate, bewilder and challenge millions of people. You Can Do The Rubik's Cube is a U.S. educational outreach program in 10,000+ schools teaching youth how to solve the Rubik's Cube so they can experience the many benefits of this accomplishment. Math, STEM and Art lessons have been designed using the Rubik's Cube to help teachers engage students with an interactive and tangible way to learn critical math concepts as well as 21st Century Skills. For a limited time, New Teacher Podcast listeners can take advantage of the FREE 6 week lending library program where teachers can borrow sets of 12, 24, or 36 cubes for your classroom or after school club. Loaner sets include an Instructional DVD, curriculum guide, over 20 related activities, sign out sheets, posters, and a certificate template. Simply click here and use the checkout code PODCAST to receive a pre-paid return postage label.
Find out how you can become a DODEA educator, and a trainer at Sasebo helps spouses get fit.
DOD schools in Korea are implementing a new set of not so “common” core of standards that parents should feel comfortable and eager getting to know more about. Army Sergeant Jared Daun is on scene for more details.
ONE is a series focused on highlighting the amazing lives of our United States Air Force Airmen, U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Service members, civilians, mission partners and family members. ONE: the principal who cares, is about a fond farewell to Alconbury Elementary School administrator, Dr. Terry Emerson - who is retiring after 42 years with DODEA. Available in high definition.
Be sure to catch DoDEA leaders Marilee Fitzgerald and Adrian Talley, as they celebrate the Blue Ribbon Schools program, a national program to showcase excellence in American schools. Along with guests from Charles Turner Joy Elementary and Middle School, Dr. Deena C. Brown (Principal), Ms. Lisa Son (Teacher) and Ms. Hannah Berryman (Parent) we’ll address the qualities and elements that define excellence in our schools. Our leaders and guests will share their insights on fulfilling the responsibility that DoD Schools have in helping all children realize their full potential. We welcome your emails prior to the show.
We welcome your emails prior to the show. School Talk is a monthly forum for the community of the Department of Defense Education Activity, your chance to interact directly with DoDEA's leaders as they discuss topics related to educating the children of America's service members.
Be sure to catch DoDEA leaders Marilee Fitzgerald and Adrian Talley, as they celebrate the Blue Ribbon Schools program, a national program to showcase excellence in American schools. Along with guests from West Point Middle School, Mr David Rudy (Principal), Mrs. Sallyann Silk (Teacher) and Mrs. Erin Lunday (Parent) we’ll address the qualities and elements that define excellence in our schools. Our leaders and guests will share their insights on fulfilling the responsibility that DoD Schools have in helping all children realize their full potential. You can catch School Talk at www.blogtalkradio.com/dodea on Tuesday, December 4th at 3 PM (EST).
We welcome your emails prior to the show. School Talk is a monthly forum for the community of the Department of Defense Education Activity, your chance to interact directly with DoDEA's leaders as they discuss topics related to educating the children of America's service members.
We welcome your emails prior to the show. School Talk is a monthly forum for the community of the Department of Defense Education Activity, your chance to interact directly with DoDEA's leaders as they discuss topics related to educating the children of America's service members.
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced a new Department of Defense grant program for schools supporting military children at the Military Child Education Coalition national training seminar in Grapevine, Texas. In a visit to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discussed some of the challenges the military will face in the future. In Chicago, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, as he signed the military family licensing act into law. Illinois became the 23rd state to enact this law, which allows the transfer of military spouse's professional licenses from other states. The Department of Defense broke new ground on Tuesday, hosting its first-ever pride month commemoration. This commemoration honored gay and lesbian service members, as well as the department's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civilian employees. On Wednesday, The Montford Point Marines were presented the highest civilian award given by the United States: The Congressional Gold Medal. Nearly 400 former marines, who were among the first Black Americans to join the Corps, attended the ceremony. A shooting incident Thursday at Fort Bragg, N.C., left one soldier dead and two others wounded. During a 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade unit safety briefing, a soldier shot another member of the unit and then turned the weapon on himself. The shooter was injured and in custody.
The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a program that provides high school students the support and resources to design and conduct original research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas.We’re joined by Dr. Lynn Smith, director of the European Regional JSHS and member of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA), who will discuss the major goals of the program and how it’s working to widen the pool of trained talent that will ultimately conduct research and development vital to our nation. Several students and mentors taking part in the JSHS program will join the call to discuss their experiences and their plans for the future. Regional JSHSNational JSHSDepartment of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)DoDEA EuropeDoDEA PacificAcademy of Applied ScienceThe appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, of the products or services advertised on this site.Read Transcript
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