Voices United in Education

Hear the positive stories in education that don’t make the news. You’ll hear uplifting stories of student, parent and teacher impact in Escambia County. Meredith Hackwith Edwards interviews teachers, staff, parents, students, graduates, community mentors and members, so that we can become more united inside and outside the classroom to support the success of every student in Florida’s Escambia County Public Schools.

Voices United in Education is a education podcast hosted by Escambia County Public Schools, with 218 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Escambia County Public Schools hosts Voices United in Education, a education show with 218 episodes published.

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  Episode #216

  Ep 216 | Are graduation rates really on the rise?

  Sep 22, 202627 minS1

  What’s causing our high school graduation rates to be at 89.5%? In this episode, Keith Leonard, School District Superintendent, unpacks how graduation rates are calculated, what it means for the future of our community and addresses skepticism. Guest: Keith Leonard Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/ Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

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  Episode #215

  Ep 215 | Aviation Academy: Aerospace & Aircraft Assembly

  Sep 15, 202623 minS1

  Looking for an AI proof job? Thinking about working on aircrafts? Want to land a job on the Space Coast? Mark Raab is the Aviation Academy instructor at Booker T Washington High School, the 2nd high school in Florida to offer industry certifications in both aerospace & aircraft assembly. In this episode, Mark gets us up to speed for certification and beyond. Guest: Mark Raab https://washingtonhs.escambiaschools.org/career-academies/aviation-maintenance The 2026 InWeekly Best of the Coast winners were announced & this podcast won first place for Best Podcast! Thank you everyone for voting! This show is an initiative of the ECPS Office of Communications with the support of our strategic partner idgroup host & producer Meredith Hackwith Edwards of Outsider Advantage. Let us know what you want to hear more of! Contact the Office of Communications or visit voicesunitedineducation.com . Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/ Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

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  Episode #214

  Ep 214 | Pensacola high schools have varsity flag football?!

  Sep 8, 202619 minS1

  The NFL has been investing in flag football; it’s going to be a part of the Olympics and it’s been a competitive option for high school girls in Escambia County for nearly a decade. When Drew Lafontant isn’t at his day job as the Clinic Director for the Panhandle Comprehensive Treatment Center, he is proud head coach for the girls varsity flag football team at Booker T Washington High School. In this episode, he shares how the team is thriving and why flag football may be the next sport on your daughter’s radar. Guest: Drew Lafontant https://www.instagram.com/btwflagfootball The 2026 InWeekly Best of the Coast winners were announced & this podcast won first place for Best Podcast! Thank you everyone for voting! This show is an initiative of the ECPS Office of Communications with the support of our strategic partner idgroup host & producer Meredith Hackwith Edwards of Outsider Advantage. Let us know what you want to hear more of! Contact the Office of Communications or visit voicesunitedineducation.com . Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/ Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

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  Episode #213

  Ep 213 | National Champs in Literacy! Wait, WHAT?

  Sep 1, 202627 minS1

  What if we told you that there was a nationwide contest for literacy and of the nearly 10,000 schools, Scenic Heights Elementary won FIRST place? And what if we told you that those students are English speakers of other languages? April Mansfield and Michelle Skidmore are ESOL teachers at Scenic Heights Elementary School. In this episode, hear how they unknowingly made it to the playoffs of the Imagine Learning Literacy Bowl and the impact that winning has had on their students. Guests: April Mansfield & Michelle Skidmore https://scenicheightses.escambiaschools.org/ | https://www.facebook.com/imaginelearning The 2026 InWeekly Best of the Coast winners were announced & this podcast won first place for Best Podcast! Thank you everyone for voting! This show is an initiative of the ECPS Office of Communications with the support of our strategic partner idgroup host & producer Meredith Hackwith Edwards of Outsider Advantage. Let us know what you want to hear more of! Contact the Office of Communications or visit voicesunitedineducation.com . Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/ Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

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  Episode #212

  Ep 212 | Motivating middle schoolers with mentorship?!

  Aug 25, 202630 minS1

  Is there a secret to successful middle school years? It’s a changing and challenging time for students and parents. Cameron Peters is the Bailey Middle School PE teacher and the founder of a mentorship program for at-risk students called CAMP — Creating a Meaningful Purpose. In this episode, he shares how the program is helping students tap into their motivation and unlock their full potential. Guest: Cameron Peters https://www.instagram.com/camp.llc/ The Florida Department of Education just released district and school grades and we're are beyond thrilled to announce that Escambia County Public Schools has achieved a district grade of ‘A.’ This means that 83% of ECPS schools upheld or exceeded past years’ performances! Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/ Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodes Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

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