https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ed-hourenEducationCopyright Mighty Rockets LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/114f92f72631357410cc313fe93b1784.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ed-hourMon, 23 Feb 2026 19:27:21 +0000Peachtree Corners LifePeachtree Corners Liferico@peachtreecornerslife.comEach 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...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-the-challenges-of-digital-learning-with-jonathon-wetherington--26089074re-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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26089074Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:00:07 +0000Peachtree Corners LifeAs 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,...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.]]>2265edhour,education,gwinnettcountyschools,pauldukestemhs,peachtreecornersga,peopleofpaulduke,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-duke-stem-high-school-teacher-beckie-fischer-talks-about-her-nasa-experience--20325438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20325438Thu, 28 Nov 2019 01:35:27 +0000Peachtree Corners LifeThe 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...2794computerscience,education,gwinnettschools,nasa,nasateacherprograms,pauldukestemhighschool,peachtreecornersga,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-it-takes-to-remove-barriers-from-education--16406911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16406911Fri, 07 Dec 2018 02:57:41 +0000Peachtree Corners LifeA 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.3600education,gwinnettcounty,peachtreecorners,schools,socialworkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-education-with-gcps-dr-jonathan-patterson-patrick-kane-and-parent-mentor-jackie-mcnair--15835946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15835946Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:50:53 +0000Peachtree Corners LifeAlan 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 McNair3487education,gwinnettcounty,specialeducationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/educational-choices-5-parents-share-their-diverse-choices--15609013
Schools mentioned include:
Cornerstone Christian Academy (https://www.cornerstonecougars.org/)
International Charter Academy of Georgia (https://www.internationalcharteracademy.org/)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15609013Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:59:57 +0000Peachtree Corners LifeThe 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/)]]>3984charterschool,education,gwinnettcounty,homeschooling,peachtreecorners,privateschoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-principal-todd-marschke-at-pinckneyville-middle-school--15291035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15291035Thu, 19 Jul 2018 22:59:27 +0000Peachtree Corners LifeA 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...3667education,gwinnettschools,peachtreecorners,schoolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-safety-what-does-it-take-to-keep-our-kids-safe--14591401
Alan Kaplan and I had an hour-long conversation that touched on existing programs to keep our kids safe, train teachers and students in safety measures for severe weather, violence, and other dangers. We also discussed issues surrounding: arming teachers and staff, “hardening” schools, legislation, campus carry and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14591401Sat, 21 Apr 2018 01:18:15 +0000Peachtree Corners LifeA talk about Gwinnett County’s school safety plans. Joining us was Major Kirk Williamson, of Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department and Lt. Tony Lockard, of Gwinnett County School Police. Alan Kaplan and I had an hour-long conversation that touched...
Alan Kaplan and I had an hour-long conversation that touched on existing programs to keep our kids safe, train teachers and students in safety measures for severe weather, violence, and other dangers. We also discussed issues surrounding: arming teachers and staff, “hardening” schools, legislation, campus carry and more.]]>3700education,guns,safety,schoolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ed-hour-with-jonathon-wetherington--14591427
Alan Kaplan and I enjoyed an informative hour with Jonathan Wetherington, Principal of Paul Duke STEM High School.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14591427Fri, 23 Mar 2018 01:16:00 +0000Peachtree Corners LifeDiscussing Everything from Capstone Diplomas, Curriculum, Arts & Music, and Internships to Transportation and Digital Fridays. Alan Kaplan and I enjoyed an informative hour with Jonathan Wetherington, Principal of Paul Duke STEM High School.
Alan Kaplan and I enjoyed an informative hour with Jonathan Wetherington, Principal of Paul Duke STEM High School.]]>3389education,georgia,gwinnett,peachtreecorners,school,stemfalsefull