Escambia County Public Schools

Hassan Hills is the founder and Director of Youths Left Behind, a nonprofit working to build up at-risk kids in Escambia County. In this episode, he shares his own story of incarceration and how he's working to reduce gang violence and increase opportunities for youths in Escambia County. Hear from Michael Jeter, one of the young teens positively impacted by organization. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/e6TsMpqJ

Jasmine Simms is a Tobacco Prevention Specialist for Tobacco Free Florida. In this episode, she shares vaping myths, why you may not recognize a vape pen if you saw it and practical strategies to talk to your kids about it. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/e6TsMpqJ

This trio of guests are leveraging a school elective that turns creative problem solving into a competition. Melissa Hughes, Cheri Stoker and Sophia Worley are part of the Ferry Pass Middle School's Odyssey of the Mind program where seven of their eight teams advanced to the state level. Odyssey of the Mind is an international program designed to help students grow as confident learners and team members. Listen as they share five benefits this program brings to the classroom and beyond. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/e6TsMpqJ

Dr. Kimberly Thomas and Mr. Derrick Thomas are both principals at Escambia County Public Schools on the rise - C.A. Weis Elementary School and Workman Middle School. They share their work/home relationship dynamic and their unique perspectives on successful school outcomes. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/e6TsMpqJ

According to Boeing, the pilot shortage means that over the next 20 years, we'll need 200K new pilots in the US alone. Escambia High School has a unique solution facilitated by a unique leader. Greg Pyle is a flight academy instructor. After 20 years in the United States Air Force, six of which were spent as a navigator flying a FB1-11 fighter jet, he has combined his love of aviation with his passion for teaching a special dual enrollment program - created in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Hear how the program sets students up with a technologically engaging career and minimal student loans. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/e6TsMpqJ

Want to inspire the next generation of Americans? Teach, train, feed and drive our children to learn, grow and be good students and citizens. Be the one who our students point to and play tribute to later in their adult lives. Join our team, apply today! https://lnkd.in/eT9yW8cb

Want to inspire the next generation of Americans? Teach, train, feed and drive our children to learn, grow and be good students and citizens. Be the one who our students point to and play tribute to later in their adult lives. Join our team, apply today! https://lnkd.in/eT9yW8cb

Escambia County Public Schools see tremendous progress. What's next? Read the full article in the Pensacola News Journal: https://lnkd.in/eGPVUkXm

A House Bill passed in 2021 requires all public school students receive basic first aid training, including CPR. Although simply watching a video satisfies this requirement, Dr. Mary Mehta, pediatric cardiologist, VP & Chief Medical Officer of Nemours Children's Health Pensacola, explains why they're supporting hands-on training throughout the county. Hear the scenarios that this training prepares families for and why it's the right combo of practical and empowering. Listen to the full episode: https://https://lnkd.in/e6TsMpqJ

“We’ve got to get through to them.” We hear this often. It’s why Kenneth Jordan II—award-winning artist, graduate of WFHS and alumnus of McArthur Elementary School — is lending his brilliance back to his old classroom. Known for his highly realistic portraits using crayons, he’s helping students recognize their feelings and see their own hands. Listen to how he illuminates the connection between art, uniqueness and resourcefulness for students in Escambia County. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/e6TsMpqJ