Podcast appearances and mentions of marva collins

For 35 years Theodore Hesburgh headed Notre Dame University, becoming one of America's leading figures in both higher education and Christian faith.In this 1990 interview Hesburgh talks about his autobiography, God, Country, Notre Dame.Get your copy of God, Country, Notre Dame by Theodore HesburghAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Marva Collins and Helen Prejean For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTubePhoto by U.S. Institute of Peac#Catholic #NotreDame #1960s #college

Send us a textCheryl Wells Collins is an experienced educator and leader with over 40 years of service in under-resourced communities. She began her teaching career under Marva Collins at Westside Preparatory School, eventually moving into administrative roles. Cheryl has been recognized as the ELCA Principal of the Year and a National Distinguished Principal. As the CEO of a non-profit, she leads programs that provide quality, affordable education to Chicago's most vulnerable children. Cheryl is passionate about leadership development, believing that the best leaders emerge from within by focusing on personal growth first.She lives in Oak Park with her husband of 37 years, Eric, and is the proud mother of two successful adult children. Cheryl also offers coaching services for those dedicated to becoming impactful leaders from the inside out.Mentorship is key for leadership, offering guidance and support.Overcoming fear is crucial for growth and innovation.Fear is learned; failure builds resilience.Leadership means learning from mistakes and collaboration.True leadership empowers others and drives progress.Connect with Cheryl:Email: cherylwcollinscoaching@gmail.comCheryl's Thrive Tribe NewsEmpowered Educator Skool CommunityCalling All Educators! I started a community that will have resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant. You can find it here: www.skool.com/empowered-educator-007. www.skool.com/empowered-educator-007.Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance SuccessLet me help you determine the next steps in your career!Grab a complimentary POWER SessionWith Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.email: melinda@empowereducator.comWebsite: www.empowereducator.com

Send us a textCheryl Wells Collins is an experienced educator and leader with over 40 years of service in under-resourced communities. She began her teaching career under Marva Collins at Westside Preparatory School, eventually moving into administrative roles. Cheryl has been recognized as the ELCA Principal of the Year and a National Distinguished Principal. As the CEO of a non-profit, she leads programs that provide quality, affordable education to Chicago's most vulnerable children. Cheryl is passionate about leadership development, believing that the best leaders emerge from within by focusing on personal growth first.She lives in Oak Park with her husband of 37 years, Eric, and is the proud mother of two successful adult children. Cheryl also offers coaching services for those dedicated to becoming impactful leaders from the inside out.Highlights:Cheryl's journey from educator to coach and consultant.The significance of transformation in personal and professional growth.How to embrace new opportunities to develop leadership skills.Cheryl's upcoming book on leadership from a Black woman's perspective.The evolving nature of purpose and passion over time.Connect with Cheryl:Email: cherylwcollinscoaching@gmail.comCheryl's Thrive Tribe NewsEmpowered Educator Skool CommunityCalling All Educators! I started a community that will have resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant. You can find it here: www.skool.com/empowered-educator-007. www.skool.com/empowered-educator-007.Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance SuccessLet me help you determine the next steps in your career!Grab a complimentary POWER SessionWith Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.email: melinda@empowereducator.comWebsite: www.empowereducator.com

All across Minnesota there are micro schools popping up! While this is a great alternative for parents who need a hybrid option for homeschooling, are you aware of the things you should know before starting a micro school? Alfrieda, a retired lawyer who answered God's call to start a micro school, talks about her journey and responsibility in educating children at her school. ***Views in this podcast are not legal advice, but, should be taken as suggestions about things to think about and look into when starting your own micro school. For more information on Alfrieda's school, Laurel Community School, click here: https://www.laurelcs.org/ For more information about Marva Collins, click here: https://youtu.be/fK7GUSISFjY?si=4Eg9kDu1z5AeVhWK and here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marva_Collins_Story

MOTIVATION TIME: Success Doesn't Come To You Welcome to today's podcast, where we dive into the inspiring world of success and the incredible journeys of some of the world's most famous celebrities. As the renowned educator Marva Collins once said, "Success doesn't come to you; you go to it." This powerful quote reminds us that success isn't a passive pursuit – it's an active journey that demands dedication, determination, and a touch of audacity. We'll explore the stories of remarkable individuals who have taken this philosophy to heart and achieved phenomenal success by going after their dreams with unwavering persistence. From Oprah Winfrey's rise from poverty to becoming a global icon, to J.K. Rowling's resilience in the face of rejection, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's transition from football to wrestling to Hollywood stardom – their journeys are a testament to what's possible when you actively pursue your goals. We'll also delve into the visionary world of Steve Jobs, who didn't wait for opportunities but created them, transforming the way we live and work. These celebrities share a common thread: they refused to be passive spectators in their own lives. They understood that success is a journey filled with challenges, setbacks, and triumphs. They embraced the idea that to achieve their dreams, they had to go after them with all their heart and soul. We'll also discuss practical steps you can take to apply this philosophy to your own life, including setting clear goals, staying persistent in the face of adversity, taking calculated risks, believing in yourself, and working diligently towards your aspirations. So, join us as we explore these incredible stories and discover how Marva Collins' wisdom can inspire you to embark on your unique journey towards success. Remember, your dreams are waiting to be realized – don't wait for success to come to you; go out and seize it!

If you're interested in learning about the founder of a private Chicago elementary school who developed methods to educate children who had been labeled unteachable, then my Marva Collins Black History Facts profile is for you.    Show notes and sources at available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/marva-collins.

Talked a lot about past teachers because I’m trying to come up with an appropriate dedication for this next Marva Collins book.

It's the last episode of Season 2 and we're discussing “semi-focus”. Can we banish it completely and where do we start? We look into the research for you and chat to Australian teachers about their experiences.If you've enjoyed Season 2, please share your favourite episode with other teachers you think would love to listen. We want to reach as many teachers as possible and appreciate every rating, subscription or review, so don't hold back. Each of these actions mean a lot to us, but also means new listeners are likely to find out about us.Get in touch with us hereYou can hear more of Staś over at his podcast, Education Bookcast or learn more here.The Pedagogue-cast is proudly powered by Maths PathwayShow notes: Rogers, William A.  (2011).  You know the fair rule : strategies for positive and effective behaviour management and discipline in schools.  Camberwell, Vic :  ACER PressHow to become a Straight-A student by Cal Newport (2006).“Long term” & “Working memory” definitionsWhy Don't Students Like School? By Dan Willingham (2021)“Learning is the residue of thought” actually “memory is the residue of thought” quote - Daniel Willingham.Why Don't Students Like School? By Dan Willingham (2021)“Marva Collins” infoMarva Collins' Way by Marva Collins and Civia Tamarkin (1990)“John Wooden” infoYou Haven't Taught Until They Have Learned by Swen Nater and Ronald Gallimore (2010)“Deliberate practice” (work hard, but then deliberately rest - “100% on + 100% off”)Ericsson, K. A. (2008) Deliberate practice and acquisition of expert performance: a general overview. Academic Emergency Medicine.Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang (2018)Doug Lemov: “rehearsing different things that could happen in the classroom” inc classroom management (and using gestures). Be clear in your instructions Teach Like a Champion 3.0 by Doug Lemov (2021)Bill RogerS INFO (Anecdote - it's important to have plan for behavioural management, visual indicator of what the rules are “right now” in the classroom (3 boxes and a magnet would move between the boxes - silent listening, silent working, quiet working)“Direct Instruction”Engelmann, S., Becker, W. C., Carnine, D. W., & Gersten, R. (1988). The Direct Instruction Follow Through Model: Design and outcomes. Education and Treatment of Children, 11(4), 303–317.One Million Children: Success for All by Robert Slavin and Nancy Madden (2000)Theory of Instruction by Siegfried Engelmann and Douglas Carmine (1982)“Montessori Method”Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius by Angeline Stoll Lillard (2016)Please rate and subscribe so you're first to know when the next episode drops. You can hear more of Staś over at his podcast, Education Bookcast The Pedagogue-cast is proudly powered by Maths Pathway

In Episode 4 we're tackling the big topic of Social Emotional Learning. We hear from teachers about their experiences with SEL in their classrooms and discuss the research behind it.If you're enjoying The Pedagogue-cast, why not subscribe to the show so you're first to know when a new episode drops? And while  you're there, please rate the show, it really is the best way for new listeners to discover us.Get in touch with us hereYou can hear more of Staś over at his podcast, Education Bookcast or learn more here.The Pedagogue-cast is proudly powered by Maths PathwayShow notes: Cohen, G. L., & Sherman, D. K. (2014). The psychology of change: self-affirmation and social psychological intervention. Annual Review of Psychology, 65, 333-371.https://characterlab.org/activities/my-values/Carol Dwek - inventor of Growth MindsetMindset by Carol Dweck (2012)Yeager, D. S., & Dweck, C. S. (2020). What can be learned from growth mindset controversies? American Psychologist, 75(9), 1269–1284,Marva Collins - loads of praiseMarva Collins' Way by Marva Collins and Civia Tamarkin (1990)Kipp Schools in the US - calling students “scholars”Jaime Escalante - telling students they can do it by telling them it's “easy”Escalante: The Best Teacher in America by Jay Matthews (1988)Please rate and subscribe so you're first to know when the next episode drops. You can hear more of Staś over at his podcast, Education Bookcast The Pedagogue-cast is proudly powered by Maths Pathway

Not by Chance, But by ChangeIn this week's episode, McKay's focus is on change and how there can be little change in the world until we have the courage to change ourselves. He begins by looking at the advancements of artificial intelligence including the story of the development of OpenAI, a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by tech entrepreneurs such as Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman. McKay notes that, despite the potential positive impact of AI, there are also concerns about its negative effects, and he encourages us all to learn more about this momentous change that is coming to all our lives.He also highlights the inspiring stories of Marva Collins and Tererai Trent, two women who overcame obstacles and changed their lives and those of others through education. Both women's stories demonstrate the transformative power of education and the importance of instilling people with belief in their own potential. Our host concludes by reminding us all that our belief in ourselves will do more for us and those around us than we can possibly imagine, and to put our fears aside, choose change, and rise - to become who we can truly become.Episode Highlights:Artificial intelligence and its potential benefits to humanity The story of OpenAIChatGPT and concerns about its useMarva Collins, Tererai Trent and the positive change they have made in the world The power of belief, discipline, and hard workThe transformative nature of educationEmpowering people with the belief in their own potentialEnvisioning and reframing the future for yourself and your teamSharing evidence and stories of successQuotes:"OpenAI is located in San Francisco and runs the fifth largest supercomputer in the world.""AI systems work by ingesting large amounts of data, analyzing the data for patterns, then using those patterns to do the work.""The news has reported that students won't ever have to write their own research papers again. They'll just go to ChatGPT, ask a question, and the AI will write the lesson for them.""When you give them belief and they can see their own power to change, you will change your team.""Almost all beliefs are hand-me-downs.""If you have belief the size of a mustard seed, you can move mountains.""Both Marva Collins and Tererai Trent's stories illustrate the transformative nature of education and the importance of empowering people with the belief in their own potential.""Belief also comes from experience and evidence, as well as envisioning and reframing the future for oneself and one's team."“May God bless you this week as you and I both choose to change.”Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/

Raven honors the career and achievements of educator, Marva Collins, who relied on unconventional approaches to educating students labeled as unteachable, and taught these methods to over 100,000 educators.   Learn More! Marva Collins https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marva-Collins | MARVA COLLINS (1936-2015) https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/collins-marva-1936/ | Marva Collins Biography https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/marva-collins-40 | Email us! intersectionalinsights@gmail.com. | Follow us!  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/isquaredpodcast/ | Twitter @I_squaredpod https://twitter.com/I_SquaredPod | Facebook page http://www.fb.me/ISquaredPod  

I've spent a lot of time on the podcast so far discussing discovery learning, but not had any episodes explicitly dedicated to what might be considered its antithesis, Direct Instruction. In this episode I finally get round to this worthy topic. First of all, uppercase "Direct Instruction", or DI for short, should be distinguished from lowercase "direct instruction". The latter refers to explicit teaching in general, whereas the former, as a proper noun, refers to a specific implementation and philosophy as designed by Siegfried Engelmann and colleagues, starting in the early 1960s. Direct Instruction is also considered to be a type of Comprehensive School Reform (CSR), and indeed, in my episode covering a meta-analysis of CSR I pointed out that DI was one of the three most effective CSR models. Direct Instruction came to fame in the early 1970s as a result of Project Follow Through, which was the largest educational study ever funded by the United States government. DI was one of the 13 models used in the program and performed very well. Since then it has had a further half century of evidence gathering, which will give us plenty to look at. In this first part of the episode, I introduce the nature and methods of Direct Instruction, as well as a brief introduction to Project Follow Through. The aim is to have you familiar with exactly what this approach is before we go into how well it does or doesn't work in the later recordings of this episode. Enjoy the episode. *** REFERENCES The Direct Instruction Follow Through Model: Design and Outcomes by Engelmann et al. (1988) The Effectiveness of Direct Instruction Curricula: A Meta-Analysis of a Half Century of Research by Stockard et al. (2018) RELATED EPISODES 74. Marva Collins' Way by Marva Collins and Civia Tamarkin 76. Comprehensive School Reform 88. The Failure of Constructivist, Discovery, Problem-based, Experiential, and Inquiry-based Teaching 90. Discovery learning: the idea that won't die SUPPORT You can support Education Bookcast and join the community forum by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edubookcast.

Dr. Anika Prather tells her story with the last of three stages along her journey into falling in love with the classics, including the help of Marva Collins and several graduate school professors as a help to her.

"This is a man's world, but it wouldn't be nothin' without a woman..."-James Brown This episode was so true to what I believe, that I had to do it again! Happy Women's History Month! Join me as I discuss honoring and upholding our women. Outside of mothers, spouses, significant others and family members who are your top ten favorite or most influential women of all time? Send your list to letschewthegum@gmail.com for a chance to win a special prize. My Top 10 in no particular order are: Wilma Mankiller, Patricia Bayard, Ida B. Wells, Dolores Huerta, Septima Clark, Marva Collins, Cicely Tyson, Victoria Bomberry, Juliette Levy, and Ms. Slappy (My 4th and 5th grade paraeducator). Tune in here or on your favorite podcast platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message

In this Name Bites, Jennifer and Mallory pick names of educators Carlton Moody and Marva Collins. Carlton Moody was our vice principal at Martin Luther King Jr. Laboratory School in Evanston Illinois. He was a beloved role model for many students during his tenure at the experimental school, and still interacts with them today! Marva Collins opened her own private school for the lower-income families in the inner city of Chicago. Jennifer and Mallory deep-dive into each name, its meaning, and popularity over time. Have a name you'd like us to cover? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marva Collins said, “Education is painful and not gained by playing games.” Joseph Flynn looks at psychological distress, education, and political games through her lens.

Greetings, Summit Leaders. This week a Summit Leader encouraged me with a quote that points to the key for growth in a leader. "The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." She goes on to share with me three steps that resonated with me. Priorities.   Principles. Practices.  Priorities: She emphasizes putting others first and volunteering to go and speak to a group of ninth-grade students about what's possible in their future. Her motivation is to serve others, and she is sowing in the very act of serving. As I listened to her, I asked myself into whose lives am I sowing today, and is this a priority?Someone once asked, "What has this to do with success in life and career?" The answer is, "Everything!" Everything in our life and career is connected. One action affects the outcomes in other areas. "If you don't give anything, don't expect anything. Success is not coming to you. You must come to it." - Marva Collins.  Principles: Showing up at the high school and helping others enabled the Summit Leader to practice leadership skills and principles to accelerate her growth. Older leaders from ancient times often encourage those they led to follow this tested and proven principle in their lives. Reflection and application are essential. "And what you have learned and have received and have heard and have seen in me, practice these things."They encourage growth-minded leadership with this statement. "Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress." That's personal growth! Practices: Each day, this Summit Leader writes three things she is grateful for at the beginning of the day. "I start each day with what I am thankful for today. It grounds me and prepares me for that day." Summit Leader Someone once said, "You will never change your life until you change something you do daily."   Her "attitude of gratitude" positioned her for growth and inoculated her from becoming prideful. My friends, as we reflect with an attitude of gratitude during the coming weeks, let's make it our priority to find a need in someone's life and fill it. Make it a priority regardless of your schedule. Make it a principle you believe in and practice on your life and career journey. If you do, a bountiful harvest awaits you! Victory! 

America's schools are in crisis right now. After COVID took its toll, and forced remote learning on millions of kids, school boards all over the country are now dealing with loud, sometimes ferocious, debates over everything from mask mandates to gender pronouns to critical race theory. But debate over education is nothing new. A generation ago, a Chicago educator with unusual methods was both widely praised and roundly criticized. Yet it was hard to argue with the success that Marva Collins had with the students who attended her private inner city elementary school.

“We become what we are by the choices we make, ” said educational entrepreneur Marva Collins. After fourteen years of teaching in government schools, she chose to open her own innovative, successful private school in a Chicago ghetto.     Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening right now.   If you'd like to suggest a heroic figure to be covered on the show, send an email to Robert@ObjectiveStandard.org    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://twitter.com/ObjStdInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectivestandardinstitute/   Also check out:   https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/08/marva-collins-her-method-and-her-philosophy-for-living/   The Marva Collins Story film.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK7GUSISFjY

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Discussion on Black Hidden Figures continues with Althea Gibson, Marva Collins, Amelia Robinson. Discussion- The representation of Black people being played by Biracial men and women. Podcast #91 Hosts: Lil Cupcake, Unity Love & Smuv E

If you ain't got time to listen to all the episodes... then dw I gotchu. Today we celebrate our 30th episode (!) and I'll be condensing all the key points and highlights from previous eps :) And also a huge THANK YOU for sticking with this podcast, it's been hella fun and there's plenty more wholesome rants to come!    STALKEY HERE: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/itsjoyang INSTA: @its.joyang BLOG: https://itsjoyang.com   VIDEO version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on through! → itsjjyang@gmail.com Music: lukrembo cloud   Resources: Dead poet's society clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7OE6bDfM2M&ab_channel=AcademiaLiteraria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpeLSMKNFO4&ab_channel=clearredial Marva Collins clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXIDVjDlXpc&ab_channel=reelblack Friend's joey clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgRglfwSy00  

"This is a man's world, but it wouldn't be nothin' without a woman..."-James Brown Happy Women's History Month! Join me as I discuss honoring and upholding our women. Outside of mothers, spouses, significant others and family members who are your top ten favorite or most influential women of all time? Send your list to letschewthegum@gmail.com for a chance to win a special prize. My Top 10 in no particular order are: Wilma Mankiller, Patricia Bayard, Ida B. Wells, Dolores Huerta, Septima Clark, Marva Collins, Cicely Tyson, Victoria Bomberry, Juliette Levy, and Ms. Slappy. Tune in here or on your favorite podcast platform. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message

Aaron discusses “Collins, Her Method, and ‘Her Philosophy for Living,'” by Carrie-Ann Biondi. Marva Collins's unique approach to teaching transformed the lives of children from poor, inner-city communities. Aaron shares two important takeaways from her story: Fathers should have a more active role in their children's lives and we should hold children, especially those in the inner-city, to higher standards.     Article: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/08/marva-collins-her-method-and-her-philosophy-for-living/   60 Minutes interview: Part 1: https://youtu.be/h8b1Behi9FM  Part 2: https://youtu.be/cpAlOY0K14c    Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever platform you prefer.   If you'd like to suggest a guest for the show or if you'd like to be on the show, email Aaron at Aaron@ObjectiveStandard.org    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://twitter.com/ObjStdInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectivestandardinstitute/

Today on It's My House Tv Podcast we shall be discussing Freedom Schools. Our LIVE STREAM number is 619-768-2945."Once you learn how to read, you will forever be free".         Frederick Douglass Question of the day: Are Black Americans Damaged ?

Today on It's My House Tv Podcast we shall be discussing Freedom Schools. Our LIVE STREAM number is 619-768-2945. "Once you learn how to read, you will forever be free".         Frederick Douglass   Question of the day: Are Black Americans Damaged ?

Today on It's My House Podcast we shall be discussing the Marva Business Model. Our LIVE STREAM number is 619-768-2945.

Today on It's My House Podcast we shall be discussing the Marva Business Model. Our LIVE STREAM number is 619-768-2945.

Today on It's My House Tv Podcast we shall be speaking with Patrick Collins on Education in 2021. Our LIVE STREAM number is 619-768-2945.

Today on It's My House Tv Podcast we shall be speaking with Patrick Collins on Education in 2021. Our LIVE STREAM number is 619-768-2945.

Today we're celebrating an absolute educational badass - Marva Collins. We unpack her unique teaching style, using the clip 'Success! The Marva Collins' Approach'.   May she rest in peace.   Resources: Success! The Marva Collins' Approach video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXIDVjDlXpc Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on through! → itsjjyang@gmail.com Music: cloud - lukrembo

In th­is episode, I give respect to an educator whom I admire, Ms. Marva Collins. I dive into my perspective on the life and legacy of Ms. Marva Collins and the impact she has had on me as an educator and on the children whose lives she impacted. A community educator, Ms. Collins started a school in her own home and was committed to teaching Black children, while striving for academic and personal excellence in her work. Link to book by Marva Collins, Marva Collins Way: Returning to Excellence in Education --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/karla958/support

Willed Wednesday: You are POWERFULOn today’s episode, we send you a motivational message about training your thoughts. After all, your thoughts become your destiny. We are victors not victims. We mention these great victors:Victor FranklNelson MandelaWilliam SeymourShannon MillerMarva Collins Thanks for listening! Please provide us with feedback and show ideas. You can reach Brigitte Jackson via email or online at: https://brigittesjackson.com/For more episodes: https://ordainededucator.buzzsprout.com/ or http://bit.ly/ordainededucator And always remember,Coach me and learn,Challenge me and I grow,Believe in me and I win!You are a winner! Your Partner in Education,Brigitte Brigitte Jackson’s information:Email: ordainededucator@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ordainededucator/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brigitte.jackson1 About Ordained Educator Being an educator can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Brigitte Jackson, soon to be everyone’s favorite educational podcaster, shares her insights on why teachers and school leaders are destined to do what they do as they thrive in their vocation. If you have ever become discouraged, wanted to throw in the towel, or just want to hear some good sound educational advice, this is the podcast for you. Ordained Educator is a motivational and empowering podcast to spread the joy of educating and is uploaded every Sunday and Wednesday morning. As teachers, support staff and school leaders you are VALUED and a great asset to the field of education. It doesn't matter if you educate youth or adults, you were destined to do what you are doing! It is officially decreed or ordained by your purpose within. Thank you for educating! What is Willed Wednesday? Let's reframe Hump Day! I call it Willed Wednesday. I have the choice to celebrate and look at it as a positive day of many achievements. It is not something I am trying to get through but I conquer and slay. You are willed to coach, challenge and believe in yourself. I believe in you! DREAM and IMPACT during your mid-week.How Long are Willed Wednesday episodes? They are very short 2-5 minute mini-podcast bonus episodes. Share them with those that need uplifting. We are on all podcast platforms.

In the past three episodes, we have looked at three great teachers: basketball coach John Wooden, mathematics teacher Jaime Escalante, and primary school teacher Marva Collins. Each has their own domain of expertise (basketball, mathematics, and literature) and age of students (university, high school, and primary school). Are there any ways in which we can generalise about them? A list of features that tend to make teachers likely to be nominated as "favourite" teachers are given in You Haven't Taught Until They've Learned (the book about John Wooden), and they are mostly true of the above three that we've looked at in detail. Here is the list: They make learning engaging; They have a passion for the material; They have deep subject knowledge; They are extremely organised; They are intense; They know students need to be recognised for even small progress; They treat everyone with respect; They are fair; They believe that all students are natural learners; They make it implicitly known that they like being with their students; They place priority on individualised teaching. There are also some notable absences from this list, such as giving students autonomy, focusing on learning styles, teaching generalisable skills rather than content knowledge, and having a student-centred approach. I also made my own list of features that they have in common, as follows: They use drills; They focus on fundamentals; They are highly didactic (rather than using e.g. group work or problem-based learning); They hold power/authority, and lead the class; They show warmth/love to their students; They take responsibility for the students' learning; They are very dedicated; Unfortunately, they are poorly paid; They have long-term effects on their students. Enjoy the episode.

In this final part of the series on legendary teacher Marva Collins, we look at her educational philosophy, i.e. things that she believed and that impacted her decisions and actions in and around the classroom, but that are hard to perceive directly and that are best understood by listening to what she said rather than looking at what she did. The key points concern the idea of relevance, the impact of progressive education, creativity, and the effect and prevalence of labelling children. I hope you've drawn as much inspiration and as many lessons from Marva Collins as I have. She was truly an exceptional teacher who forged her own path, shattered limiting expectations, and changed lives. Enjoy the episode.

In this part of the series on Marva Collins, we look at her curriculum and some elements of the way that she taught. The most surprising thing is the kind of literature that she was presenting to such young children - authors such as Dostoyevsky, Plato, Shakespeare, Chaucer, Dante, Tolstoy, Emerson, and Poe. Also, I managed to find a documentary about Marva Collins which shows how some of her students turned out over a decade later. It's on YouTube, here is the link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8b1Behi9FM. Enjoy the episode.

When she was working at Delano Elementary School in Chicago, Marva would often be given the "worst", most disruptive students, and in her 14 years there she developed a way of dealing with them. By the time she set up her own school, she was a master of helping them get out of their destructive cycle and working to achieve their academic and social potential, which was way beyond what anybody had expected. In this episode, we look at several examples of Marva Collins dealing with particularly recalcitrant children. She is the expert here, so it's best to leave the talking to her. Enjoy the episode.

In one chapter of the book Marva Collins' Way, we are treated to a fly-on-the-wall view of Marva Collins' first day with a new class in a new school year. This is such a valuable resource that I've devoted one full part of this episode on Marva Collins to it. It demonstrates how she builds trust, sets the tone, motivates children, and gets them to believe in themselves. It is her school year and her educational philosophy in a nutshell, and therefore very much worth spending some time on. Enjoy the episode.

Marva Collins is the best teacher I have ever seen or heard of. Working in a poor black neighbourhood in Chicago in the 1970s, she took on the worst of the worst - kids described as "unteachable", either actively defiant towards school or considered so learning-disabled as to never be able to learn to read - and within a space of one to two years had them reading and enjoying Shakespeare, Chaucer, Plato, and Dostoyevsky; exhibiting an insatiable thirst for knowledge; and reading ten books each over the summer break. These children were on average around eight years old. Talking about Marva Collins forms the capstone of our biographies of great teachers. I've mentioned Marva Collins many times on the podcast before. The first mention was way back in episode 1, as she appears in the book Mindset. Now I'm finally going into her work in detail. Part of the reason it took me so long to get around to this was that I was simply intimidated by the amount of work that I knew this would take - I've split up this episode into five parts, totalling around four hours of audio. There is just so much to say. In this part, I talk about her background and look at some of her achievements to whet your appetite for a more in-depth look at how she did what she did. Enjoy the episode.

I start with a “story” about Marva Collins and the students she taught by breaking the mold and how that relates to the challenges of entrepreneurs.

We hear so much about the problems in America's public schools that one would think that our schools are a disaster.  Although there are many problems, there are also many dedicated teachers working hard under very difficult circumstances, and with limited resources, to teach our children and help them achieve their full potential. However, one of the issues that has concerned me for many years is the failure of the majority of school districts in the United States to adapt to change and employ more effective means of engaging students and the emphasis on standardized testing rather than focusing on the needs of the students.  Much of this has been mandated by the federal government. On tonight's show, we examine some of the schools that have departed from the normal methods used in most schools and who have been very successful in helping their students to excel.  Our special guest is Mr. Doron Townsell, a Partner with Ember Charter School for Mindful Education, Innovation & Transformation in Brooklyn, NY.   We will discuss why these "model schools" have been able to achieve such great success, Common Core and standardized testing, the inequities in resources between schools in more affluent areas in contrast with rural and urban schools, assisting students with learning disabilities, dealing with difficult students, and much more.

This week we discuss the University of South Carolina's statue of Richard T. Greener, Harvard's first African American graduate, late educator activist Marva Collins, and how Black women shaped the law banning sex discrimination. USC's Statue: www.jbhe.com/2018/02/university…ck-faculty-member/ Marva Collins: www.biography.com/people/marva-collins-5894 How Black Women Shaped the Law Banning Sex Discrimination: rewire.news/article/2018/02/28/…mination-education/

The Importance of African American history: Believe in fairy tales! Hi and welcome to the Wiki History lecture series called History is Power! Produced by rememberinghistory.com where history is power. Today, we’re going to discuss the importance of knowing African American history. We begin by asking why is history important? Great question. Perhaps the answer can be found in this famous journal entry, which says, Next time I go to a movie and see a picture of a little ordinary girl become a great star, I’ll believe it. And whenever I hear someone read fairy tales to my little boy, I’ll listen.  I know that dreams do come true.  I know because I am now playing with the Brooklyn Dodgers in the big leagues!  I always dreamed about playing for the Dodgers, but honestly, I always had my doubts. I used to tell myself: “Something will happen. It just isn’t in the books for you to play in the majors. You’re a Negro. Negroes haven’t been in the big leagues. Some day they will be. But you won’t be the lucky guy. Can you guess who wrote this entry? Jackie Robinson. In 1947--following his first major league game with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie Robinson was the first Black person to play major league baseball. He made history. And he went on to win the league’s MVP award in 1949. During his career, he would play in 6 World Series. He concluded this entry by saying, Being up here is absolutely wonderful. That’s why I’m a believer in fairy tales now. You see, it actually happened to me! It was said that Jackie Robinson endured more racial insults and threats of violence than anyone in American history. But we know that Jackie Robinson made history. And history is power. Yes, we can learn a lot from history—that can inspire AND empower US, too. With this inspiration and empowerment, WE can make history. And THAT is our goal at rememberinghistory.com. We are remembering history AND we’re MAKING it. You’re gonna hear about many African Americans that made great accomplishments, contributions and changes in every field—law, medicine, art, literature, science, engineering, the environment, sports, American society and even the world! We will learn that they faced lots of obstacles, problems, rejections and sometimes even violence. But most importantly we will learn that—despite all of their challenges-- they still made history. Nothing came easy for Jackie Robinson or any of the other African Americans that you’re gonna hear about. Yet through their resolve, perseverance, focus, determination and hard work, they made a difference for themselves and for others. They MADE history. You see, just like Jackie Robinson said: fairy tales can come true. It happened for him. And it can happen for you, too. History teaches that it can happen. History also teaches HOW things happened and why. And that nothing ever had to happen in the way that it did. So we need to know the African Americans who came before us; what happened before us—the successes, the defeats, the victories and the challenges. We need to know the African Americans who helped to build and transform the United States and, indeed, who helped to shape our world. Some names will be unfamiliar from the past: Dr. Carter G. Woodson who wrote the Negro National Anthem later called the African American National Anthem (yes, there is one!) and who founded Black History Month. Ida B. Wells who fought against the horrible (but at-the-time common) practice of lynching. And, of course, the mathematical genius, Benjamin Banneker, who made great discoveries in astronomy and developed theories about relativity. Did I mention that Benjamin Banneker was born in 1731, a descendant of enslaved parents? And, like Jackie Robinson, the road was not easy yet they endured. Others did too. There was James McCune Smith, who moved to Scotland to earn his medical degree because no American universities would accept a Black man. He graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1837 becoming the first African American to receive a medical degree. Dr. Smith then returned to the U.S. where he had a distinguished medical career in private practice, opened two pharmacies, and trained young Black doctors. And there is Marcelite Harris who, in 1997, became the first woman to achieve the rank of major general in the US Air Force. Yes, she became the highest ranking woman in the United States Air Force and the country’s highest ranking African American woman in the Department of Defense! However, she had to apply THREE TIMES before her application for training was accepted. And did you know that Michael Jordan was cut from the basketball team in his sophomore year?! Most of us know what he went on to achieve! You see; nothing came easy for any of them. But these people were not afraid to be first. Or to stand out. Or even to stand alone. They weren’t afraid to fail. They never gave up. Neither should we. We can learn a lot from them. We can begin by asking ourselves: What was it like to be alive during their time? What it was like to walk in their shoes? What motivated them? What were they afraid of? What didn’t they know?   But remember that history is not just the study of the past. It is interesting because nobody ever lived in the past. People have only lived in the present. Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, and Harriet Tubman didn’t think of themselves as living in the past. They were living in the present. The difference is that it was THEIR present. Not ours. They were caught up in the living moment exactly as we are today. They didn’t know how things would turn out. Neither do we today. Jackie Robinson didn’t know what would happen when he joined the Dodgers and stepped on the field that day in 1947. Dr. Smith did not know what would happen when he moved to Scotland to study medicine or when he returned to America in 1837. And Major General Marcelite Harris never knew if she would ever be accepted into the Air Force or that she would receive so many medals and honors but she kept trying. But we can use their stories and strength (their fairy tales) to be empowered, inspired, and moved to make our own fairy tales. We know the history. And history is power. History teaches us that we can believe in fairy tales. And that we can make history. This website will span 400 years of the African American experience: from slavery to freedom to equality to justice. The stories and lessons will empower and inspire you. We will learn about Black explorers, educators, civil rights, the Black experience in the military, Black holidays and celebrations, the struggle for equality through marches and protests and many more fascinating subjects. Take a look at rememberinghistory.com for the complete schedule. We’ll also discuss CURRENT events and TODAY’S heroes and history makers. That’s gonna keep us busy and intrigued as well but we MUST recognize and honor them too. People like Marva Collins, a great educator who founded an elementary school for Black kids who were labeled as “uneducatable”. But she developed a school and system to help these children to learn and become successful adults. Another current hero is Mae Jamison who is an engineer, physician and NASA astronaut. She became the first African American woman to travel in space. Did I mention that she also speaks four languages?! You’ll have to listen to the podcast show to find out which ones! She has been described as one of the most impressive people that you’ll ever meet. And, we absolutely cannot forget Colin Kaepernick, who was a skilled and talented quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers taking them to the Superbowl and NFC championships. He has not been signed to ANY NFL team since he started the “take a knee” movement, which focuses police violence and racial injustice against African Americans. He is a brave and committed role model and leader that deserves our respect. All of these people are deserve our respect because they fought and defeated the odds and lots of obstacles. They are making a difference and making history.   You see, these are great stories and there are so many of them to listen to, enjoy and learn from. So, we hope that you will join us at rememberinghistory.com. And that you will read our newsletter called Making History Today where you can learn how to make a difference in your community and even the world! And we do hope that you will make comments, ask questions and join this wonderful community of history lovers and aspiring history makers on the website or on Facebook. Or both! No limits! Keep believing in fairy tales! They do happen. We hope to see you soon at rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history and we’re making it. Every day. Bye for now!    

This week I had the pleasure of spending some time with filmmaker Chung Winner. It was evident after talking for just a few minutes with Chung that he is a man on a mission. We covered topics from winning the day by starting with an ice cold shower to consciously manipulating his mind and body to serve his will. A director and editor by trade, Chung's behind the scenes credits include: Vanity Fair, The Travel Channel, short films, music videos, the #1 television show in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Penn & Teller CW show Fool Us. Today Chung is hard at work on a new documentary series, Stories From Our Time. Each 3-6 minute episode reveals a novel account of human life, a time capsule of sorts, documenting the human experience on the planet today. The stories focus on uniquely lived lives, from a money launderer for the Chinese mafia to a political activist to an elderly couple living in a house built of mosaic tiles. This episode is stacked with compelling and actionable content, and I hope you have as much fun listening as I did recording it. Enjoy! You can get in touch with Chung on Twitter, Instagram, ChungWinner.com, and the IQx Facebook page.  CLICK HERE FOR THE BLOG POST (Apologies to James Franco and the late Marva Collins for blanking on your names!) You can find the Future Self Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn.  As always, the podcast is available for download from the iTunes Store, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, and TuneIn. You can also download the episode from the player at the top. And, please, if you enjoy the show please hit that subscribe button and give us a 5-star rating in the iTunes store. A portion of any purchase made through our affiliate links kicks back to the show to help us keep the lights on and bring you more fresh killer content. 

Hello and welcome back to rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history and we’re making it.   I’m Robin, the host of this podcast show and I’m so glad that you have joined me for the opening of this important podcast series. Our history makers in this series will make you stand up and cheer. Or perhaps they’ll make up sit down and grab a book. Why? Because in this series, we focus on a group of history makers that are often forgotten: The educators. Teachers, tutors, lecturers, writers. People from all disciplines who teach our children or learners of any age. This is such an inspirational group and I’m gonna tell you why I think so.   First, I strongly believe in education. I guess that’s not breaking news. Oh well, I just had to say it anyway. But here is some breaking news: many of the greatest Black educators hailed from very humble, even disadvantaged backgrounds. Some were former slaves. Some were children of former slaves. They were sharecroppers who worked the fields from a young age. Or they were kids who struggled academically, faced racism or sexism, were labelled learning disabled or unteachable, had disciplinary problems or were denied even the most basic education. But what did they do? Did they give up? Did they accept those labels or accept that education was unavailable to them? Never!   The educators that I’ll present in this podcast series overcame their difficulties, focused on their goals and worked tirelessly to learn.   But they didn’t stop there. They continued and applied their focus, determination and faith to make sure that every child gets an education and develops the skills to work towards their dreams.     Wow, they improved their lives and the lives of countless others. These people made a difference. And if they made a difference, it shows that we all can make a difference and improve the lives of others and improve this world. That’s why I find history so inspirational. The real stories of real people making a real difference! And these great Black educators were champions.   I will start discussing them in just a moment but I want to mention a few details. First, the rememberinghistory.com website is a great place to get more information, more inspirational stories and more inspiration every day. So, please visit the website and get inspired. Second, while you’re there, feel free to leave your comments about, well, anything that’s on your mind. We are a group of fun and friendly historians and we welcome everyone into the fold. Also, take a look at the books & stuff store where you will find books, of course, but also articles, DVDs, audiobooks and other sources of inspiration and history. Remember all the resources that you will find are personally vetted by me so you can trust the quality and authenticity of whatever you purchase. And if you find a book or whatever that you don’t like, send me a comment at the website. I read all comments so I will definitely take your views seriously. At the Rememberinghistory, we believe in accountability. You won’t find that in many places on the Internet but you can definitely find it here. You can also find an inspirational t-shirts, bracelets, greeting and post cards and lot of other items to remember history and to be inspired. And, finally, look for (and “like”) us on Facebook under the Rememberinghistory page and the Rememberinghistory Podcast page. Great information and great discussions in both places. Lots of fun and lots of inspiration.   Without further ado, let’s get straight to discussing great Black educators and how they inspired their students and how they can inspire us.   Let’s begin with someone who might be a household name. Well, I hope that she’s a household name! Mary McLeod Bethune! She is absolutely one of the foremost educators in American history and she definitely is an inspiration to us all. But I’m jumping ahead of myself. Let’s hear her story. Get ready to stand up and cheer.   Born in 1875 to former slaves in Mayesville, South Carolina, Mary Jane McLeod was the 15th of 17 children in the sharecropping McLeod family. Her mother was a domestic worker and her father worked in the cotton and rice fields. Eventually, the family saved enough money to purchase a small piece of land and they became full-time farmers. Mary Jane MacLeod worked in the fields from the age of 5 but early on developed interest in education and reading. She attended a 1-room school for Black kids. Mary Jane was the only child who could attend school so she learned everything that she could during the school day then taught it to her siblings at night. She later received a scholarship to the Scotia School for Girls.   After completing her studies, she married and took the name (that we all know and love) of Mary MacLeod Bethune. She and her husband, Albertus, moved to Florida and opened a small missionary school for prisoners. In 1904, Mary MacLeod Bethune founded the Dayton Normal & Industrial Training School for Negro Girls. The school opened with 6 girl students and her son, Albert.   The school had a very rigorous schedule, beginning the day at 5:30 am for Bible study. They studied home economics and developed industrial skills like dress-making, cooking and, as she called it, “techniques of self-sufficiency”. Later the school taught science, business, math, English and foreign languages. The rigorous day ended at 9:00pm every night for the school’s 250 students. Yes, that’s right. The school grew from just 6 students to 250 students in just a few short years!   MMB was a master fundraiser, getting donations from prominent businessmen like James Gamble (of Proctor & Gamble) and Booker T. Washington. But MMB strongly believed in self-sufficiency so the students also made and sold sweet potato pies, ice cream and fried fish to raise money for operations and supplies. MMB always focused on developing the school and educating kids to be self-sufficient. In 1929, 25 years after the Dayton Normal & Industrial Training School for Girls opened its doors, the school merged with Cookman College to become a co-ed facility called the Bethune-Cookman College. The college remained open and operational through the Depression and exceeded the educational standards set by the state of Florida. In 1941, the Bethune-Cookman College became a fully accredited college in the state of Florida. And it is still open and operational with students from around the country and abroad. In fact, Bethune-Cookman UNIVERSITY celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2004. From its humble beginnings as the Dayton Normal & Industrial Training School for Girls through its merging with Cookman College and finally its accreditation, Bethune-Cookman University has been educating girls and boys, women and men for 100 years! Its motto is “Enter to Learn. Depart to Serve.” Go take a look at BCU on the RH Facebook page page, see its student body, look at its curriculum. You will definitely be impressed.   MMB is quoted as saying “I had faith in a loving God, faith in myself and an endless desire to serve.” And these qualities extended beyond the field of education. Dr. Bethune was active in the early civil rights movement serving as president of the Florida chapter of the National Association of Colored Women. During this time, she fought for voting rights for African Americans.   So, education and civil rights. What more could MMB be involved in? One a personal level, she was committed to economic independence so she invested in many businesses like a newspaper and several life insurance companies. She felt that all women should be independent economically. And she did teach these skills for many years beginning with her school for girls that she founded in Florida in 1904. She was a true visionary, well ahead of her time.   This dynamic woman had the ambitious goals of educating African Americans, securing economic self-sufficiency for African American women and men and ensuring civil rights and equal rights for African Americans. We have to stop here discussing MMB but, if you want more information, and I really hope that you do, you can find it in the Books & Stuff store at the rememberinghistory.com website. I want to highlight one resource that you might find particularly interesting. It is a DVD called Mary McLeod Bethune: The Spirit of a Champion. This DVD was made in 2008 and will give you lots more information about this great woman—yes, there is a lot more to say about her—and will inspire you to go beyond your limits. In fact, her story will help you to remember that there are no limits. MMB once said, “Without faith, nothing is possible. With faith, nothing is impossible.” Nothing is impossible. Yes, she coined this wise statement.   And it so true!   MMB: a great educator, activist, advisor and woman.   But we need to move on discuss another ambitious, Black educator. Her work was more recent than MMB but had no less of an impact. Here is a quote from her:   “Teachers need nothing more than books, a blackboard and a pair of legs that will last the day.” Do you know what great educator made this true and profound statement? Marva Collins. And she not only talked the talk but she also walked the walk. And she helped so many children to learn and excel in school and in life. Her story is a lesson in vision, determination and compassion. Without further ado, let’s tell her incredible story.   Marva Collins was born in Monroeville, Alabama in 1936. Her father was a merchant, a cattleman and an undertaker. Her mother was a homemaker. She was raised in a small town just outside of Mobile, Alabama. Young Marva attended a strict elementary school based in a 1-room schoolhouse. Now I mention these “minor” details because her experience in the tiny and strict elementary school would have a profound impact on her later in her life and career.   Marva Collins always believed in the value of education. However, she saw that many students, especially black students, were being labeled as learning disabled and even unteachable. Some showed disciplinary problems or difficulties. Many of these children were either kicked out of school or quit school at an early age. Marva Collins, who had worked as a full-time substitute teacher in Chicago for 14 years, decided that this was unacceptable. And she decided that she could fix this problem.   What did she do?   She used her $5,000 pension savings to open a school for kids who had been rejected by other schools. Her school was a low-cost private school dedicated to teaching low-income African American students, particularly those labeled (erroneously as she asserted) as having a learning disability or unteachable. Her school was called Westside Preparatory School. Its doors opened in 1975, located in the basement of a local college. The school opened with 4 students, one of whom was her own daughter. Later, the school moved to the top floor of her brownstone home. Westside Prep focused on high academic standards and discipline in a nurturing environment. It used the Socratic method of teaching (modified for use in primary school), taught phonics and classical subjects. Soon the school grew to have more than 200 students ranging from nursery school to 8th grade.   Marva Collins developed a method of teaching that reached and educated all students, especially the students that had learning difficulties under other teaching methods and the students that showed behavior problems. Collins criticized the teachers and the teaching methods, not the students. Collins said she had the data to prove that these students were teachable and were able to overcome obstacles of learning using her teaching methods. These methods also focused on behavioral issues and allowed students to learn and flourish. Westside Preparatory School remained open for 30 years. It officially closed its doors in 2008.   But Marva Collins didn’t stop there. She also created Westside Preparatory Teacher Training Institute to teach these methods to other teachers. You know, they said that true genius is the ability to create other geniuses. Marva Collins definitely showed her genius to the world and to the people who didn’t believe in her methods. Many teachers are now using the Collins method in schools across the United States.   In 2004, when accepting the National Humanities Medal (one of many awards that she received for her teaching and dedication), Marva Collins noted that there were no dropouts and no substitute teachers. When teachers were absent, the students taught themselves.   “Kids don’t fail,” she once said. “Teachers fail, school systems fail. The people who fail to teach children or who label them as unteachable, they are failures — they are the problem.” She noted, “Our children are self-motivated, self-generating, self-propelled.”   Those are essential qualities for all children—in the classroom and in life. Marva Collins was a true educator!   Do you want to know more about Marva Collins? I really hope so because there is so much more to know about this amazing woman, this incredible and dedicated educator. Of course, there are several books in the Rememberinghistory.com books and stuff store, but I want to highlight a television docu-drama called The Marva Collins Story, made in 1981, and starring Cicely Tyson and Morgan Freeman. You can find this excellent film in the books and stuff store at rememberinghistory.com. This is a great movie for the whole family and will make you want to stand up and cheer!     Well, that’s all for this podcast! I know, it’s a lot. I think that there were some surprises and lots of inspiration. I wish that we had more time but I think that you get the picture and I hope that you want to learn more about these great educators. Also, I really hope that you will leave your comments at the rememberinghistory.com website or the Rememberinghistory Facebook page. We love to hear your comments and have an interesting exchange of ideas. Perhaps you are an educator. I would love to hear what motivates you and how you motivate your students. Perhaps you were one of Marva Collins’s students, attended her teaching teacher training school or you attended Bethune-Cookman University. We would love to hear your experiences there. (Isn’t it fascinating to realize that their work is still having an impact today!) History does not happen in the past. It is being made today and every day.   So, I’m glad that you came and I hope to that you will join us for the next podcast about Black educators. The next podcast is going to focus on educators who were Black men. Yes, there were many and they also had an impact though this can sometimes be forgotten. Well, we won’t forget them here. Join us for that exciting and inspirational podcast; you’ll stand up and cheer! And just a sneak peek into the final podcast in the Black educators series; we’ll look at historically Black colleges and universities and their impact today. You’re gonna love that show; I promise! And remember: Without faith, nothing is possible. With faith, nothing is impossible!   So, I look forward to seeing you at rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history and we’re making it.   Bye for now!