8 episodes
The ED HOUR Peachtree Corners Life
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- Education
Each month we will highlight many of the significant accomplishments of our local schools, teachers, and students in Peachtree Corners. We will also discuss issues that affect our children’s education and invite special guests to add insight and perspective. The show is hosted once a month by Alan Kaplan and Rico Figliolini.
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What are the challenges of digital learning, with Jonathon Wetherington
As we continue to move through this global pandemic, schools across the country are having to
re-learn and re-imagine what their curriculum looks like. Join Rico Figliolini, Alan Kaplan, and our guest on today’s podcast, Jonathon Wetherington, principal of Paul Duke STEM High School as they discuss how education can work during this time. -
Paul Duke STEM High School Teacher Beckie Fischer talks about her NASA Experience
The Ed Hour is back with an exciting episode with Computer Science Teacher at Paul Duke Highschool, Beckie Fischer. Beckie recently got accepted into an elite program to take a behind the scenes look at the programs at NASA. She’s here, along with our hosts Rico and Alan, to share everything she learned about these exciting programs.
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What it takes to Remove Barriers from Education
A discussion about removing the educational barriers that students may face in any school system. Joining us are Eric Thigpen, Pamela Jemerson and Dr. Kimberly Bennett from Gwinnett County Schools.
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Special Education with GCPS’ Dr. Jonathan Patterson, Patrick Kane and Parent Mentor Jackie McNair
Alan Kaplan and Rico Figliolini discuss Special Education Services available in the county with Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Dr. Jonathan Patterson, Patrick Kane and Parent Mentor Jackie McNair
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Educational Choices: 5 Parents Share their Diverse Choices
The ED HOUR with Alan Kaplan and Rico Figliolini and guests discussing educational choices from charter schools to homeschooling, from public to privates schools. Three moms and two dads share their perspectives on educating their children.
Schools mentioned include:
Cornerstone Christian Academy (https://www.cornerstonecougars.org/)
International Charter Academy of Georgia (https://www.internationalcharteracademy.org/) -
New Principal, Todd Marschke, at Pinckneyville Middle School
A conversation with newly appointed Pinckneyville Middle School principal Todd Marschke, Marschke is a product of Gwinnett County Public Schools where he attended Head Elementary, Shiloh Middle School, and graduated from Shiloh High School. He is also a graduate of Georgia State University. His teaching career started as a middle school gifted math and science teacher at Alton C. Crews Middle School. Todd transitioned from Crews Middle School to Lanier Middle School for his first administrative position. For the last seven years, he has served as principal in the Norcross cluster at GIVE Center West.