Thursday, October 18, 2018

Episode 7 - Youth Mental Health


Episode 7 Overview- In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with Sallie Morgan, director of the Fauquier Mental Health Association.  Listen in as they discuss how to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.   Ms. Morgan will also share the warning signs of mental health issues and how to access help when needed.

Dr. Jeck poses the following questions to Ms. Morgan: 
  • You accidentally ate some radioactive vegetables.  They were good but what's even cooler is they endow you with a superpower of your choice.  What's it going to be?
  • Tell us a little about your organization and the kind of services you provide to our community.
  • What issues are you facing as an organization?  What are your needs?
  • What kinds of signs can we recognize when someone needs help? 
  • If someone needs help where can they find it?
  • Any final comments?
Listener Question:
Dr. Jeck responds to the question, What can we expect from the Profile of a Virginia Graduate?

Resources Mentioned:
Mental Health Association of Fauquier County 
Taylor student-created website and blog post 

Episode Sponsors:  Thank you to our sponsors for their support of this program, FCPS, and education in general:
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Thursday, October 4, 2018

Episode 6 - Teacher Compensation



Welcome to the Now We're Talking podcast!  Each episode will feature conversations with guests about topics that impact the school community. Every two weeks we will post a new episode.

We invite you to join the conversation as a listener by clicking on the play button above or by subscribing to the podcast through iTunes or Google Play.  We also invite you to contribute to the conversation by submitting a question or comment.  To do this, simply push the "Start Recording" button above and talk to us!  Your input is essential as we work together to impact the lives of kids.

Episode 6 Overview:
In this episode, Dr. Jeck sits down with two FCPS teachers to talk about the value of teachers and teacher compensation.

Guests:
  • Lauren Brill is a kindergarten teacher at Pierce Elementary and President of the Fauquier Education Association (FEA).
  • Jen McIntyre is a 4th-grade teacher at Ritchie Elementary and the co-leader (along with Sharon Mellon) of the Advocating for Change group.  
Questions for Guests:
Bucket Question Chosen by Jen: What is your favorite candy bar?
Bucket Question Chosen by Lauren: What is a saying do you say a lot?

 Q1: What is your best elevator speech regarding your organization, what it is you want to accomplish, and what message do you want to get out to all stakeholders in Fauquier County?
Q2: What is your why? Why did you become a teacher and why do you stay a teacher?
Q3: Why do you think it is that our society does not look upon the teaching profession the way they do other professions?
Q4: What is it you wish every non-teacher understood about the teaching profession?
Q5: Beyond salaries, how else are our schools impacted by losing teachers to counties to the north?
Q6: Do you have any last comments?

Resources Mentioned:
Episode Sponsors:  Thank you to our sponsors for their support of this program, FCPS, and education in general:


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