Women in Education: The State of America's Schools - JOSLYN WOLFE

We start off with Ms. Linda M. Gilliam a retired educator who continues to dedicate her expertise to helping children learn more effectively. She uses a unique twist by bringing in her furry friends Moogli and Phenom to help her out:"Moogli and Me: Our Magical Adventures!" Moogli and Me is a humorous look at the UNLIKELY relationship between a retired race horse, Phenom Pharaoh and a barn cat, Magical Moogli who lives in his stable. Told in a photographically illustrated story book, emphasizing important values for children, this book will be a treasured addition to any child's library.  The book is available on Amazon and Create Space. Proceeds go toward St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital! www.teacheradvocate.com

Our second segment features former principal Mrs Lillie Jessie, founder and CEO of Higher Expectations for Learning Institute based out of Woodbridge, Virginia. Mrs. Jessie's award-winning career in educational leadership includes the Governor of Virginia’s Board of Education Award for high achievement and had a wing of a local elementary school named after her. She is the creator of the award-winning Martin Luther King (MLK) Youth Oratorical Contest, one of the largest MLK programs in the nation serving the DC metropolitan area for 21 years. Most recently, Mrs. Jessie was the recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award from Omega Si Phi Fraternity. Mrs. Jessie continues to educate, inspire and train for the betterment of children's education. Her website is http://highexpectationslearning.com