Podcasts about Tidewater Community College

The life they taught her to build almost took her with it. For decades, Katina Barnes poured into families, mentored girls, launched programs, led ministries, and moved mountains with two-person teams. The world clapped. But no one asked what it cost. In this National Black Girl Month™ feature, Katina joins Felicia Ford and co-host Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown to name what many Black women are only starting to admit: that being “strong” is often a trap. That sometimes it takes collapsing in your own bed to realize what was never sustainable. That no matter how much good you're doing—you still deserve to live. This conversation is not a warning. It's a reckoning. If you've been performing strength while privately unraveling, If you've been told to push through while your body says no, If you've outgrown the expectations that once defined your worth— this episode is where you lay it down. You'll hear: How burnout disguises itself as achievement Why letting go of control isn't failure—it's survival What real boundaries sound like when they're held, not explained How to model wellness for the next generation without apology Why “being needed” can no longer be the measure of your value This is not about doing less. It's about doing what's yours to carry—and no more.

In our latest episode, we shine a light on the exceptional lives of military children who have been recognized as the Operation Homefront 2025 Military Child of the Year recipients from the Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force families. Join us as Isabella, Ian, and Sophia share their heartfelt stories of resilience, adventure, and gratitude that come with growing up in military families.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Fort Bliss Spouses' Association. To learn more, visit https://www.thefbsa.org/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas. Show Notes: Resources:   Operation Homefront https://operationhomefront.org/   Military Child of the Year Award Recipients https://operationhomefront.org/military-child-of-the-year/   Bio: Isabella, the 2025 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year® for the Marine Corps, values the unique culture of the military community.    A junior at Swansboro High School in North Carolina, she makes it her mission to welcome new students. Isabella, 17, lives in Hubert, North Carolina, with her mother and stepfather, Amanda and Chris Price. She has four siblings.     “Being a military child who is now permanently in Swansboro, I get to not only relate to these new military kids, but help ease their transition into their new environment,” she said.    Her parents served a combined 42 years in the Marine Corps. Her mother, a staff sergeant, deployed three times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and humanitarian missions. She retired after 20 years.     Her father, Gunnery Sgt. Brian J. Smith, retired from service after 22 years and eight deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He was awarded a Purple Heart after suffering injuries in Afghanistan. He died in 2023 at the beginning of Isabella's sophomore year of high school after being diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic cancer.    “My father who was the epitome of hard work and dedication to his career,” she said. “I strive daily to be as committed as he was in everything I aspire to accomplish.”     Isabella is on track to earn an associate degree before graduating high school. She's considering several universities in North Carolina for completing a bachelor's degree before going to law school. She aspires to a career in the political field.     Ian, Operation Homefront's 2025 Military Child of the Year® for the Coast Guard, has achieved academic success that will help propel him to his goal of becoming a civil engineer, all while mentoring other students.    Ian, 17, is a senior at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he is currently his class valedictorian, the first Black male student to hold the position in a decade. He will graduate with an associate degree from Tidewater Community College a month before his high school graduation.    Ian is the son of retired Lt. Michael Lindo and Michelle Effatt. Michael served for 27 years active duty in the Coast Guard, deploying for a total of 10 years conducting counter drug and migrant interdictions in the Caribbean, before retiring in 2019. His father lives in Georgia while Ian and his mom live in Virginia.    “My father's dedication and commitment to serving our country for so many years is something I deeply admire,” Ian said. “His loyalty and sacrifice for our nation have shaped who I am. It's not just about the uniform; it's about the values he instilled in me—discipline, resilience, and a strong sense of duty.”   “I'm really passionate about designing systems that can improve lives, especially in underserved areas,” Ian said. “I've always believed that infrastructure like roads and bridges plays such a crucial role in connecting people, improving safety, and supporting everyday life.”    Ian is currently deciding among several universities, including Virginia Tech and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to major in civil engineering.     Sophia, Operation Homefront's 2025 Military Child of the Year® for the Air Force, has learned to embrace life following the death of her father in 2023 after he served his country for 17 years.    Sophia, now 17, was 15 years old when her father, Master Sgt. Anthony Pinero, passed away tragically… She lives at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany with her mom, Sheena Pinero, an executive services specialist and her younger sister.    As a military child, Sophia experienced 37 months of her father's deployment and five changes of station. Moving most recently to Germany meant leaving friends and family even farther away than usual, but Sophia responded with resiliency, helping plan trips around Europe with her mom and sister.    “Of all of the bases that I have been stationed at, Ramstein Air Base has been the best,” Sophia said. “I have never felt as connected to the people around me as I do here. Whether it is pitching mail at the post office with active-duty personnel or recognizing volunteer excellence in the community, Ramstein Air Base has always felt like one big, connected family.”    Sophia is considering pursuing a career in engineering or medicine. She wants to attend the United States Air Force Academy or a university with a strong Air Force ROTC program, and she hopes to become an officer in the Air Force.     Full biographies can be found at https://operationhomefront.org/2025-military-child-of-the-year-award-recipients/?internal_medium=internal&internal_source=banner&internal_campaign=thd-oh-25-03-internal-mcoy-traff&internal_content=D2503W61SB&sourceid=1153486.              

Qualifying TCC students can send kids ages 2–5 to the center free of charge, through a federal grant program called Child Care Access Means Parents in School. Also: Hardwood species like white oak have been a ubiquitous feature of North America for centuries. Today, most eastern hardwood forests don't have the conditions to produce a new generation of trees, raising the threat of steep declines. 

Title: Languaging in Hampton Roads Episode 6: Creative Community: Spoken Word in Hampton Roads Hosts: Jill Winkowski and Prue Salasky Date: June 30, 2024 Length: 35:59 minutes In this sixth episode of our podcast, languagingHR, we explore the world of spoken word poetry in Hampton Roads. To understand when spoken word poetry is and its nuances, we interviewed three local poets, Tanya Cunningham, George Mendez, and Lacroy Nixon. We asked them questions such as: What is spoken word poetry?, How do you connect with your audience?, What do you love about the art form?, and What is SLAM poetry? Each of the poets perform one of their pieces during this episode. Tanya performs “Bread,” George performs, “The Nature of Things,” and Lacroy performs “Play by Play.” Spoken word poetry is the performance of original poetry in a spoken word community and sometime for competition. Poems are usually personal in nature and the performance of them is essential to the art form. The poets that we interviewed come to poetry with their unique perspectives and backgrounds. George, who had his own hip-hop label in his teens, came to spoken word poetry through writing at a young age and journeying through music to the spoken word format. He had been the host of the open mic at The Venue on 35th Street for many years and is now artist-in-residence there. Lacroy was encouraged to write by a high school teacher after she asked if she could read his work to the class. He had been focusing on mechanical engineering at that time and went on to compete in a national NAACP competition in the categories of poetry and, yes, mechanical engineering. Lacroy started and runs the nonprofit SLAM Connection in Williamsburg, which combines spoken word poetry events and workshops with service to the community. He is also a competing member of the SLAM team Verbbenders. Tanya Cunningham was a writer early on and later took a creative writing class with Dr. Hollis Pruitt at Tidewater Community College. For the final project, the students read their work aloud. Dr. Pruitt invited guests to that reading and one of those guests was poet Ann Shalaski. Tanya kept reading at open mics to continue the connection with community that was fostered during that class. Tanya is co-editor with J. Scott Wilson of 757 Perspectives, an anthology of local poetry. Although this podcast focused on more general language themes such as audience and language community, we did learn some new terms. We highlighted three of those during the episode: scheming, or the use of an underlying theme to foreground story; deep pockets, which is a term for a spoken word poet that has a number of poems (at least eight!) ready to perform at any time; and finally, the term calibration poet, which describes the poet that goes first in a SLAM competition. Note: We referred to Joshua Bennett's book Spoken Word: A Cultural History. Knopf, 2023. 757 Perspectives, Volumes I and II, eds, J Scott Wilson and Tanya Cunningham are available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Information about the non-profit, SLAM Connection, is available online at https://slamconnection.my.canva.site/ and their email is Slamconnectionwbg@gmail.com A few local open mics (correct as of June 28, 2024): Where: The Venue at 35th St. (@thevenueon35th), 631 W. 35th St., Norfolk When: Regular free events throughout the week   Where: Column 15 Cafe and Roastery, 701-R Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg When: First Fridays Open Mic Nights; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free Hosted by Slam Connection (@slamconnection), slamconnectionwbg@gmail.com   Where: Cure Coffeehouse, 503 Botetourt St., Norfolk When: First Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Free   Where: Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center (www.downinggross.org), Newport News When: Second Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Free   Where: The Muse Writers Center, 2200 Colonial Ave, #3, Norfolk; 757-818-9880 (the-muse.org) When: Frequent events and performances

In this episode of Languaging in Hampton Roads, co-hosts Jill Winkowski and Prue Salasky look into communication in the deaf community. They explore sign language, its history and variations. In particular they focus on the development of BASL, Black American Sign Language and American Sign Language in the southern U.S.  Through an interview with a nationally certified interpreter for the deaf, his interview of a deaf woman in Virginia Beach, and conversations with local and national experts, including NC State Prof. Walt Wolfram, on signing, they reveal the complexities of the language and pressures within the deaf community.  --Jubal Metzger-Smith's full interview,  its audio recording and transcript is available at  https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/tidewatervoices/  or find it by searching Tidewater Voices in your browser --The Chesapeake campus of Tidewater Community College offers a 2-year associate's degree in ASL and interpretation for the deaf. 757-822-1111 --The Hearing Loss Association of America, Virginia Beach chapter, includes all the cities in Hampton Roads. It conducts monthly hybrid meetings on the second Saturday of the month at Fortis College, 6300 Center Drive, Norfolk, Va. Find it at www.hearingloss.org --The Virginia Hearing Loss Support Network meets in Virginia Beach on the fourth Saturday of each month. On Facebook or vahlsn.info@gmail.com. --The Wells Theatre, 108 E. Tazewell St, Norfolk, Va. 23510 includes a signing interpreter for at least one show per production. (757) 627-1234. --Find the videos and vignettes for the Language and Life Project at North Carolina State University on YouTube.  Send feedback, questions, topic suggestions, etc. to languaginghr@gmail.com CREDITS: Original music by Skye Zentz; Languaging logo by Patty McDonald; technical help by Michael Lusby at the Sound Studio at Slover Library in Norfolk, Va. Languaging Hampton Roads is written and produced by Jill Winkowski and Prue Salasky

The Philippine-American War (1899-1902) was a controversial war. Many Americans did not support it, including anti-imperialists like Mark Twain. Others did. In response to the war, the English writer Rudyard Kipling wrote the poem The White Man's Burden, in which he encouraged the United States to “take up the White Man's burden” to maintain colonial control of the Philippines as a way to bring progress to the Filipino people. The great irony of this phrase though was that African American troops – the Buffalo Soldiers – made up part of the force used to “take up the White Man's burden.” To discuss the service of the Buffalo Soldiers in the Philippines during this period, the MacArthur Memorial Podcast hosted Jeff Acosta, a former curator of the MacArthur Memorial and a history professor at Tidewater Community College. Join us for a FREE event at 10:00AM EST on February 3, 2024, as we mark the upcoming 125th anniversary of the Philippine-American War with a series of lectures and an unveiling of the MacArthur Memorial's copy of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo's 1899 declaration of independence. Event sign up: Philippine-American War Remembrance EventNot able to attend in person? Receive a post-event email with a link to a recording of the event and a new MacArthur Memorial Collections guide for the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War.  Email: macarthureducation@norfolk.gov.  Follow us on:Twitter: @MacArthur1880; @AEWilliamsClarkFacebook: @MacArthurMemorialwww.macarthurmemorial.org

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 672. This week we welcome Tom Peter and Trent Darden for a show we are calling Joining Forces. Trent and Tom are part of the management team at First Onsite. Each has unique skills and experience that our audience will benefit from hearing about. Trent Darden is SVP of Operations, US East at First Onsite Property Restoration. He was formerly the COO and spent 20 years working at Rolyn Companies of Rockville, MD. Trent started with Rolyn in 2000 as a Project Manager, where he worked exclusively on large loss insurance claims, handling all related estimating and general project management. In 2007, he was named the Vice President of Rolyn's Estimating and Consulting Department. As Rolyn's Chief Operating Officer, Trent worked with all of their offices to ensure delivery of the quality service our clients know and expect. A Virginia native, Mr. Darden has lived in the Tidewater area for over forty years. He began working in construction immediately following high school, and throughout his college career at Tidewater Community College and Old Dominion University where he pursued a degree in business. Tom Peter, MS, CIH is Senior Vice President – Regulatory Business Practice at First Onsite Property Restoration. He was formerly the CEO of Insurance Restoration Specialists of East Brunswick, NJ. Tom has supervised just about every type of hazardous waste, indoor environmental quality, mold remediation, water damage restoration project there is and all while in the shoes of a Certified Industrial Hygienist. His vast experience in the field and education make him the go-to guy in the restoration world for everyday and emerging issues in the restoration industry. Tom is also a CIH working as a contractor, something unique in the disaster restoration industry. He sees himself as someone with a scientific and technical background but with realistic and practical solutions.

I am so happy to bring you this podcast with one of my dearest friends who has literally changed how I see friendships and positive support networks. I love this gal, and you will too once you hear our conversation! She is doing everything she loves at the same time and shows that it is possible. After serving as a secretary, wedding planner, obituary writer, and sous chef, Tia Nichole found herself as an intern for the Department of Defense in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and the rest is history!In her civilian capacity, she is the Defense Health Agency (DHA) public affairs liaison to the two Defense Health Regions, 18 Small Markets, 62 Stand Alone Offices, and 20 Large Markets, managing strategic communications for all Defense Medicine assets worldwide. Tia Nichole is also a Navy Reserve public affairs officer currently assigned as a public affairs officer to Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet. Tia Nichole holds three master's degrees: one in business and organizational communication from Northeastern University, one in management and leadership from the American College, one in public leadership from the University of San Francisco, and she is currently studying a fourth master's in advanced financial planning at the American College. She also holds a graduate certificate in women's leadership from Cornell University, is a Fleet Marine Force Warfare Officer, and is JPME 1 qualified. Outside of the office, she is a professor of business and communication courses at Tidewater Community College; she serves as a curriculum designer and facilitator in the graduate public leadership program at the University of San Francisco; and is a professor for the graduate organizational communications program at Northeastern University. She is also the proud owner of a resume writing business, helping veterans transition to federal and corporate positions. In a volunteer capacity, Tia Nichole serves as the American Legion Post 88 First Vice Commander and Veteran Service Officer, and as the Director of Administration for tHRive--Hampton Road's young professional group. Tia Nichole has also developed a TEDTalk-style presentation on military sexual trauma (MST) and shares her personal MST story and the long path back to herself.Find Tia here - https://www.heapsofhelp.com/

Norfolk and Tidewater Community College had big plans for the defunct Greyhound station near downtown. But after years struggling to pull the project together, it finally fell through late last year. Now, Norfolk wants to reignite developer interest in the site.

Fairfax County, Virginia parent Laura Murphy has been trying since 2013 to have the book "Beloved" by Nobel Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winning author Toni Morrison banned from Fairfax County Public School libraries. In 2021, another of Ms. Morrison's books, "The Bluest Eye", is the target of removal from Virginia Beach Public Schools, this time by VB School Board members Victoria Manning and Laura Hughes. "The Bluest Eye" is one of six books they want to see removed from VBPS libraries and high school curriculum, because of their racial and/or sexual content. Parental involvement in curriculum decisions in public schools became a political issue during the recent gubernatorial campaign, with incoming Governor Glenn Youngkin promising to restore the rights of parents to have a say in their child's education. So who gets to decide what children learn, and is banning books the way to achieve the goal? We take a deep dive into the issue with author, former Poet Laureate, and professor emeritus at ODU, Tim Seibles; Ph.D candidate and curriculum and award-winning community program developer, Jimmeka Anderson; and Donna Graham Elliott, Ed.D, retired high school administrator, instructional leader and English teacher in the Virginia Beach School System, who currently serves as an adjunct professor at Tidewater Community College and University Supervisor of English at the College of William and Mary.

A brand new play and a twist on a classic work take the stage this weekend in Hampton Roads. Rebecca Weinstein interviewed Moriah Joy, director and writer of the Little Theatre of Norfolk's "For the Honor and Glory," streaming beginning June 25. She also spoke with Matthew Gorris of Tidewater Community College about Shakespeare in the Grove in Chesapeake. Outdoor performances of "Twelfth Night" run June 23 through 27.

Marcella Williams is no stranger to grief and loss, and death and dying. Her grief journey is one where she found herself being called to transform her life and as a result, her career path. Her story is a beautiful one. And once she did the work and learned how to deal with deal with strong feelings such as guilt, she is now living a life filled with joy and meaning. #### Marcella Williams is a licensed Funeral Director who serves as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory in Newport News and Williamsburg, VA. An alumni of Old Dominion University and Tidewater Community College, she is also the current Chair of the Peninsula Task Force on Aging, the Vice Chair of the Peninsula Agency on Aging Advisory Council, and a member of the Bon Secours Bereavement Center Advisory Board. She also spent nearly two decades helping families and children in the criminal justice field before starting this journey over 6 years ago. Marcella is dedicated to improving the lives of seniors in the community as well as educating others on topics related to grief and bereavement. ****** Are you ready to step out of your pain and step back in to LIVING your live on purpose, with passion and to make and impact? Then take this Quiz To begin your journey back to JOY, be sure you join our Graduating Grief Community on Facebook, If you would like to invite me to speak at your next event, conference or workshop or to book a "How Can I Help?" workshop at your business, hospital, or school, visit my website at www.SherrieDunlevy.com To set up your free 30 minute consultation with me, shoot me an email at Sherrie Dunlevy.com Be sure to pick up a copy of my #1 best selling book "How Can I Help?- Your Go-to Guide for Helping Loved One's through Life's Difficulties" for you and a friend. For a special personally signed copy click here.

In a speech at Tidewater Community College in Virginia, Biden really did say “The reason I’m bothering to do this is I keep hearing in the press ‘Biden’s going to raise your taxes’ – anybody making less than $400,000 a year will not pay a single penny in taxes.” Louis Avallone was "excited" to report this, however Stephen Parr thinks Biden left out a word, “more”. Actually, Stephen thinks Biden left out some other factually important details as well. Biden’s new Federal Tax Plan will be officially announced on Wednesday, and we already know what we have been told about it is a lie. It is going to hit working Americans much more extensively than the Democrats have admitted. That is because — in spite of Democrats claims — government does not and cannot “reward” work. Government can ONLY take your personal financial benefits of work from you in the form of taxes!Our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Denise Arthur, admire Senator Tim Scott for the amount of disrespect and abuse the intolerant Left throws at him, not because of who he is and what he says, but because he is a black man representing and speaking our for Conservative Values. It is not acceptable to use any kind of racist attacks against anyone, not against Conservatives or Liberals. And to have called a man of Sen. Scott’s status “an Oreo” by another black leader is horrifying.The “Times of London” says Ronald Alan Klain, Biden’s Chief of Staff, is the one currently running the White House and apparently, pretty much fulfilling the role of “acting President of the United States”. He previously had been Chief of Staff for both Vice President Al Gore and Vice President Joe Biden, and Chief of Staff for Attorney General Janet Reno. Other positions he has held include being a registered lobbyist, working for Rep. Ed Markley (D-MA), Sen. Tom Daschle (D-SD), and as a Supreme Court Law Clerk. Klain also was part of the controversial fights to block Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the 2000 Florida recount for the Democrats. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard Law School, and his wife is an environmentalist attorney and advisor. Keep in mind, NO ONE VOTED FOR RONALD KLAIN!The residents of the very liberal City of Austin, TX voted to restore a degree of sanity and safety to their community, including banning homelessness camping, panhandling. They also soundly defeated the attempted Mayoral “power grab” by defeating the resolution to do away with their City Manager form of government. Interestingly, most people who voted in this election were Democrats!

We discuss the Re-Employing Virginians (REV) initiative, which is providing scholarships to students whose jobs have been affected by the pandemic, with the president of Tidewater Community College. Then, we talk to Brian Cannon of FairMapsVA about the application requirements to become a member of Virginia's bipartisan redistricting commission. But first, we talk to businesswoman and former GOP-presidential candidate Carly Fiorina about her role as the new chair of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Board of Trustees.

In this EdUp Embedded episode of The EdUp Experience, Dr. James Toscano and Dr. Joe Sallustio have a one-on-one conversation about the Tuition Payer Bill of Rights Championed by Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust, the Tuition Payer Bill of Rights™ is a series of long-overdue consumer protections that, among other fundamental rights, will ensure that consumers either get what they pay for or a refund. Along with the initiative's coalition partners, Partners believes students should not have to pay the same price for lesser quality instruction or be required to pay for on-campus services they aren't able – or don't want – to use. Dr. James Toscano is the president of Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust and is a national leader in the fight to make college more affordable for American students and families. With a career that spans both public policy and higher education, Toscano brings a practitioner's perspective to bear on both the challenge--and opportunity--of transforming institutions of higher education. During Toscano's tenure as a vice president at Tidewater Community College, one of the largest in the U.S., the college was the nation's leader and model for lowering the cost of education for students through the innovative use of open educational resources. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Visit us at The EdUp Experience. ● Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-what-are-my-childs-504-and-iep-rights-for-distance-learning/   Summary:  Due to the impact of COVID-19, many schools are having to change from face-to-face teaching to remote learning or even a hybrid environment. For students with ADHD who required classroom accommodations, whether through a 504 plan or an IEP, will the same guidelines apply in each learning situation? Dr. Jeffrey Katz gives parents insight into the child's rights to educational accommodations for the 2020-2021 school year.   Jeffrey Katz, PhD:  Dr. Katz is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is presently the Co-Chair of CHADD's Public Policy Committee, serves on the Professional Advisory Board and is a past member of the Board of Directors. Dr. Katz specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with an emphasis on ADHD as well as other behavioral and learning issues. In addition, Dr. Katz frequently attends school meetings, bringing his knowledge of ADHD, learning disabilities, and school-based interventions, together with his knowledge of educational regulations, to ensure that students receive the support they need. He also serves on the Disabilities Advisory Committee of Tidewater Community College.  

Tidewater Community College will open with a full schedule of classes for the fall semester and a steep enrollment decline.

Dr. James Toscano is the guest on this episode of The EdUp Experience. Dr. Toscano has about 20 years of experience in public policy and higher education as a national leader in the fight to make college more affordable for American students. Currently, Dr. Toscano serves as the President of Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to making high-quality, affordable college education a reality for all Americans. He is also a former vice president at Tidewater Community College, one of the largest in the U.S. and a leader and model for lowering the cost of education for students through the innovative use of open educational resources. In this episode, Dr. Toscano discusses the erosion of public and student trust in higher education and strategies for regaining that confidence. He also provides some insights into the state of higher education after COVID-19 and what the future will look like for small private institutions, large public universities, and community colleges, with special consideration regarding cost and return on investment for students. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Visit us at The EdUp Experience. ● Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

My guest today is Elizabeth Merce and we are discussing belonging and "littles" as she likes to call children age 3-8 years old. Her advice is practical and easy to implement. Elizabeth has been involved in early childhood education for over 10 years. She has created and implemented differentiated lesson plans for kindergarten with a focus on meaningful technology integration. Elizabeth has taught at Tidewater Community College, Teaching Art, Music and Movement, a hands-on course focusing on preparing teachers to teach art, music, and movement activities in an early childhood setting, and Guiding the Behavior of Children- that exposes teachers to positive guidance methods to use in their early childhood classrooms and works to move from theories to practical applications. Elizabeth is an early childhood specialist who mentors teachers and offers daily advice every morning at 7:00 a.m. ET about teaching young children and their social/emotional learning needs on Twitter and Periscope #DitchTheClip

Black History Month episode featuring Wilkes University's Associate Professor of English, Dr. Helen Davis & Shana Haines. Shana Haines is ABD at William and Mary, where she’s getting her Ph.D. In American Studies. She also has a J.D. from Boston University and a Master’s in British and American Literature from Hunter College, CUNY. She is an Assistant Professor of English at Tidewater Community College. Right in the Kisser is hosted by Lisa Reynolds, Assistant Professor of Digital Design and Media Art.Right in the Kisser is a project of the Wilkes University 'Year of the Vote' committee of interdisciplinary faculty members. It is a celebration of the ratification of the 19th amendment centennial & women's suffrage while also tackling current events facing women today.For more information: wilkes.edu/yearofthevote See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A college professor has earned public attention after his student uploaded a video of him and his unconventional ways of teaching. Dr. David Wright is a 69-year-old Tidewater Community College professor who is known for his zany physics experiments. Erica Church, one of Wright's students, filmed his lessons and posted a compilation on Twitter. Since then, Wright's antics have been viewed more than 20 million times.  According to Wright, students have been filming his experiments for years, but this is the first time his lessons have reached so many people. In the video, Wright can be seen lying down on a bed of nails, walking on broken glass, and creating ice cream out of liquid nitrogen. The video also showcased footage of Wright teaching in an old science TV show. Since most people perceive physics to be a dull subject, Wright said he wanted his lessons to be fun and interesting for his students. According to him, he developed his unusual teaching method to ensure that his students, who are usually not physics majors, will be able to understand and remember physics concepts. Wright honed his methods through conferences, books, journals, and online resources. He added that he is constantly looking for ways to be connected with his students. A Tidewater Community College spokesperson said that the school is proud to have Wright as a professor. The school even recognized Wright as the professor of the year in 2017. On a similar note, Wright's students describe him as an amazing teacher who has widened their horizons. They said that the professor's methods are more fun and interesting than just looking at presentations and reading textbooks.

Enjoy a special edition of Black Wall Street Today with Guest host Tijuana Gholson from TAG Consulting chatting up and celebrating the three student winners of Black BRAND’s Wealth Machine Pitch Contest. The winners are Hampton University’s Brianna Johnson from ‘RecruitIn’, Hampton University’s Kyree Sullivan from Lambda Analytics, and Tidewater Community College’s Nia Vargas – owner of Rollin’ Juices. #blackentrepreneurship #shopblack #addthistothelist #nonprofits #blackmediamatters #blackmedia #blackwallstreettoday #blacktech #blackbusiness #blackbusinessmatters #supportblackbusiness #blackpreneur #SocialEntrepreneurship #AlternativeMedicine #RealEstate Black BRAND is a 501(c)(3) organization that stands for Business Research Analytics Networking and Development. Black Brand’s mission is to promote group economics through professional development and community empowerment. Coming on the heels of many tragic events our community has faced nationwide, we seek to unify the black dollar by providing financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, and networking resources. http://blackbrand.biz/ Black Wall Street Today! @bwstoday + @blackwallstreettoday. Black Wall Street Today is the media hub for all things black entrepreneurship, including relevant news, politics, and events. Black Wall Street Today is the media outlet for Black BRAND. Black Brand is a 501(c)(3) organization that stands for Business Research Analytics Networking and Development. We are Hampton Roads Regional Black Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to promote group economics through professional development and community empowerment. Black BRAND's goal is to promote group economics through professional development and community empowerment. Black Wall Street Today is hosted by Virginia Tech alumnae Blair Durham and occurs live in the studios of the historic and prestigious HBCU Hampton University. The podcast is produced by Seko Varner using selected audio from the radio show and other Black BRAND events. m.me/blackwallstreettoday + info@blackbrand.biz + http://Blackbrand.biz + (757) 541-2680 Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackbrandbiz/ + Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackbrandbiz/ Produced by Hampton University alumnae Seko Varner (@DjSekoVarner) for Positive Vibes Inc. Info@positiveVibes.net & www.PositiveVibes.net & (757) 932-0177 --- 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/black-wall-street-today/message

Cathy Lewis will talk to national security expert Brad Moss about the challenges facing our nation. Then, we will discuss new research into combat concussions by VCU doctors. Finally, the new president of TCC will discuss her vision for the future.

This Week, Educationally Speaking has featured the Dual Enrollment Program between Chesapeake Public Schools and Tidewater Community College. This program is designed to allow high school students to gain college credit while still in school. Those students in the program can use these credits at a four year university or community college. They also are able to use them for different industry recognized certifications. These credentials are respected additions to a resume and allows for easier access to the job market. Thomas Stout, Dean of Math, Science, Engineering, and Technology at TCC discusses how students need to have both classroom and in the field work which is something the dual enrollment program offers. Further, Sheli Porter, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning for The Chesapeake Public Schools talks about the increased job opportunities for students in the dual enrollment program.

Tidewater Community College and The Chesapeake City Schools have created a dual enrollment program that seeks to address the critical shortage in trade skills that local industry leaders have been reporting. This partnership offers college credit while completing a high school diploma. Thomas Stout, TCC Dean of Math, Science, Engineering, and Technology indicates that the Mechatronics Program has emerged as one of the more popular dual enrollment programs.

Tidewater Community College and The Chesapeake City Schools have joined forces to create a dual enrollment program where students can simultaneously earn both high school and college credits as well as industry certifications that allow students to exit high school and enter directly into a career field. Students often go to work for companies that further fund educational initiatives thus allowing students to complete degrees with no or minimal school debt. Eric J Beaver, Instructor in the TCC Mechatronics Program discusses the benefits to the dual enrollment program.

Coby Dillard is the coordinator for veterans and military services at the University of California Santa Barbara. Coby began his career in the Navy as a yeoman, and after leaving the Navy, he decided to take advantage of his post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits at Tidewater Community College. There he began his career in higher ed as a work study student. Coby transitioned to UCSB last year, and has been working to rebuild their programs for student veterans. We had a great discussion about what makes student veterans special, and how he works to support their needs. Links to cool stuff: -Coby on Linkedin -Coby on Twitter

This week, Educationally Speaking has looked at the Fast Forward Grant, a state wide program provided to community colleges to bolster employment in critically needed areas. The program provides classes which lead to certifications especially in occupations deemed needed by local industry leaders. According to the bureau of labor statistics, people who held a certification or license had a lower unemployment rate than those who did not by over 2 to 1. Thousands of Virginians have enrolled in fast forward with a completion rate of 90% and the Grant provides an opportunity for training and certifications that enhance the opportunity for post high school employment. According to Emily Richardson, VP for Business and Corporate Solutions at Tidewater Community College, the need for additional training and education after leaving school, is critical to finding employment:

Fast Forward provides classes which lead to certifications especially in occupations deemed needed by local industry leaders. According to the bureau of labor statistics, people who held a certification or license had a lower unemployment rate than those who did not by over 2 to 1. Thousands of Virginians have enrolled in fast forward with a completion rate of 90% and the Grant provides an opportunity for training and certifications that enhance the opportunity for post high school employment. According to Emily Richardson, VP for Business and Corporate Solutions at Tidewater Community College, the need for additional training and education after leaving school, is critical to finding employment. Further, the stigma once attached to skilled trades jobs is fading with a new awareness for these in demand well paying jobs.

Tidewater Community College is participating in a statewide grant program known as Fast Forward. Fast Forward grants offset tuition costs on select workforce training program and eligible students can earn an industry credential at 1/3 the cost of tuition for short-term training programs. The in demand skilled trades include many of the jobs that local industry leaders have been having difficulty recruiting qualified candidates for. However, according to Dr. Emily Richardson, Interim Associate VP for Business and Corporate Solutions at Tidewater Community College, there appears to be a new awareness for these in demand skilled workers.

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear President of CCAC, Dr. Quintin Bullock's talk on the characteristics of a leader. To see the notes and ways to connect with Dr. Bullock go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode178. Dr. Bullock's Bio: On December 4, 2013, the Community College of Allegheny County Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Quintin B. Bullock as the college’s ninth president. He began serving as CCAC president on March 5, 2014. In his first three years, President Bullock has overseen the development of a new five-year strategic plan; established new business, industry and community partnerships; and expanded articulation agreements and dual enrollment programming opportunities with colleges, universities, school districts, and career and education technical centers. Under his leadership, the college has also facilitated the development and implementation of new academic and career programs; secured CCAC’s largest federal grant totaling more than $13 million over five years; and led a successful 50th Anniversary celebration that resulted in new partnerships, increased giving and the creation of 33 new student scholarships. Additionally, President Bullock has spearheaded many capital projects, including the renovation of historic West Hall, development of a satellite site at the Energy Innovation Center, establishment of a comprehensive energy project on CCAC’s South Campus, expansion of existing facilities and the construction of a new college bookstore and CCAC’s first Starbucks located on Allegheny Campus. Before joining CCAC, President Bullock served as president of Schenectady County Community College in New York. While there, he was responsible for developing two satellite centers and an $11 million student housing center. Prior to his tenure with SCCC, President Bullock served as provost of Tidewater Community College, the second largest of 23 community colleges in the Commonwealth of Virginia. President Bullock holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Prairie View A&M University and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center: Dental Branch. His leadership training includes the League for Innovation in the Community College Executive Leadership Institute; the American Association for Community Colleges Future Leaders Program; the Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leaders; the Wharton/RHE Program in Higher Education; and the Harvard Seminar for New Presidents. President Bullock’s community and professional affiliations are many. He is on the board of Vibrant Pittsburgh, Caring Place Foundation, Partners 4 Work, Youth Places, Buhl Foundation, Boys Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council, Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pennsylvania Economy League of Greater Pittsburgh. For his work and advocacy on behalf of education and the community, President Bullock has received numerous awards and honors. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to pastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

Whiteside Interiors and Whiteside Art Studios is owned by husband and wife team Jimi and Alex Whiteside.  They specialize in fine arts through interior design.  Jimi and Alex offer commission fine art, murals, art shows, and interior design. Alex says her mother was an artist – she remembers when she was only 4 years old and watching her paint and that is where her love of the arts began. When Alex graduated high school she enrolled in photography and film making program at Tidewater Community College.  She found out that wasn’t her passion and eventually she focused more towards interior design. They get asked by homeowners to find art to go with their current interior design.  Whiteside art studios look for custom pieces to fit the current design.  She loves seeing how excited her clients gets when everything is completed. They also offer canvas art, murals and decorative professional painting on any surface – walls, furniture, etc.  They even offer large scale abstract painting. Whiteside Interiors get more requests for renovations more than new construction design.  Clients are often just wanting a  fresh new look.  And you will be amazed at what one piece of art can completely change the […] The post Whiteside Interiors and Whiteside Art Studios appeared first on Conversations With Creamer.

A continued exploration of the new GI Bill. Hunter Stackhouse, an Army veteran, and Megan Roche, a Navy veteran, both students at Tidewater Community College, talk about returning to the classroom and how veterans often provide a mentoring and leadership role to younger more traditional college students.

Tidewater Community College has a Veteran Connection Center where returning service members have a support network to ease their transition back into the classroom. Bill Brown and Veronica Cianetti discuss how the center focuses on veteran needs by providing a safe campus location for these non-traditional students.

We have the pleasure of welcoming Rick James from Tidewater Community College to the show this week. He speaks with Tom about his experience as a faculty member, an enthusiastic student club advisor, and what tips he has learned from his time working with college students.   Many thanks to Rick for taking time out for the show!   Find the full show notes here.

We all have stories of running the Boston Marathon or going to cheer a friend or loved one on as they completed (or attempted to complete) the rigorous, demanding 26.2 mile course. Going into the city on Patriot’s Day is a rite of passage, an institution in Boston – whether you are going to the Sox game, observing the runners or just taking in the sights and sounds. To think that someone, or some persons, would want to destroy the innocence and inspiration of this cherished event is unspeakable, unimaginable. However, amongst all the bad news, there are hopeful stories about the best of human nature. Don’t let the evil doers win. Go out, shop, eat, play, walk, run, help others.....Good people will always prevail. Julia Campbell, President/CEO of J Campbell Social Marketing, received her degree in Journalism & Communications from Boston University and earned a Master in Public Administration from Old Dominion University as well as a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Tidewater Community College. A Beverly native, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a mom of 1 and a social media marketing enthusiast, Julia helps nonprofits and small businesses maximize their impact and accomplish their missions by effectively harnessing the power and potential of online marketing and social media tools. Julia's website is http://jcsocialmarketing.com/ One Fund Boston is https://secure.onefundboston.org/  

It's a new school year, and for Norfolk Public Schools - a new plan for improvement. As part of our American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen initiative, we'll talk with education leaders about their plans to increase the on-time graduation rate, decrease the drop out rate, and ensure students have a safe, academically stimulating and positive environment in which to learn. And we'll discuss concrete ways that the community can get involved through innovative partnerships. Our guests include: Dr. Samuel King, Superintendent, NPS; Dr. Kirk Houston, NPS School Board Chair; Dr. Marvin Bright, Provost, Norfolk Campus, Tidewater Community College; and Kevin Monroe, Principal, Booker T. Washington High School. And Lisa Godley brings us the story of Uth Act - which means Youth Achieving Change Together. It's a group of Hampton Public School kids who are trained to be community leaders! It's all on Another View, Friday, September 7 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.