Podcast appearances and mentions of John A Holmes

As the coronavirus, COVID-19, spread across the country, EdLeaders in schools everywhere found themselves in the midst of unprecedented challenges. Extended school closures necessitated the development of remote learning protocols and the need to provide meals to students who might live in food-insecure homes. In the middle of this massive change swirled the anxiety caused by a dread virus whose numbers grew alarmingly as days crept by. Charged with supporting the well-being of students and staff, school counselors responded with a caring sense of calm, connecting those with needs to those with resources. They counseled teachers on strategies to reduce stress in students while they themselves balanced the needs in their personal lives with the needs of those in their care.In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down virtually with two all-star school counselors who share their approach and work to support all students, particularly the most vulnerable, during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss balancing supporting the school work of their personal children with the demands of supporting the students on their caseload. The counselors also share thoughts and recommendations for Teachers and other EdLeaders on how to best support the social and emotional needs of students during a pandemic.Mrs. Katie Milligan serves as the School Counselor at White Oak Elementary School, a school serving students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade. Mrs. Jennifer Cobb serves as a School Counselor at John A. Holmes High School. Both schools are a part of the Edenton-Chowan Public School System in Northeastern North Carolina. Each is in their seventh year as a School Counselor and each is a parent of Edenton-Chowan Schools students.www.drrobjackson.com

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Milken Award winner Rachel O'Kelley. Called the "Oscars of Teaching," the $25,000 Milken awards honor early to mid-career educators who are making a true difference in the lives of children. Rachel O'Kelley is a Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, and Biology teacher at John A. Holmes High School. She uses competition and teamwork in equal measure to encourage students to achieve what they previously did not believe was possible.Mrs. O'Kelley teaches in the same classroom she sat in as a student. From that same classroom, she shares with Dr. Jackson that this is "where the magic happens." The magic is the moment when a student "gets it" for the very first time, when they surprise themselves with their success. As an EdLeader, Mrs. O'Kelley mentors new teachers, serves on the School Improvement Leadership Team, and sponsors student clubs.Show notes are available at www.drrobjackson.com.

Finish your week off on a good note with "The Patrick Johnson Show"!!! Join the P-Man as he talks about the conference championship matchups throughout college football with Demetri Revanos of the "Chewing Clock Podcast" and chats with Tommy Bass "Voice of the Edenton Aces" previewing John A. Holmes playoff matchup against the Tarboro Vikings!!!

To better address academic attainment and skills valued by stakeholders, John A. Holmes High School has initiated a program to add value to student diplomas by offering three academic credentials: Career Readiness Certificates based on the WorkKeys assessment, College Tech Prep Readiness Certificates based on the ASSET, and College University Prep Certificates based on the SAT. This video provides information regarding the role of the ACES (Academic Credential Evaluation Services) Center in this credentialing program.