Grow Global Podcast
Grow Global, hosted by WCBE Podcast Experience and LifeSmart Education, has the mission to bring educators, professionals, and students together with the purpose of talking about Global Education, Cultural and Language Immersion, Diversity, Social & Emotional Learning, The Purpose of Our Education System, among other critical topics that must be addressed.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Global Education with Florida International University (FIU) Associate Professor Hilary Landorf and the Assistant Director of FIU’s Office of Global Learning Yenisleidy Simon Mengana. They cover topics including global perspectives, introducing diversity and social justice to children.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Self-Esteem with Miss Angela Smuels who is currently a High School Counselor at Jackson Public Schools. They cover topics around the importance of self-esteem, being an open minded individual and the mental health of students.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Mentorship in Education with Michele Baran who is an Assistant Director at the State University of New York. They talk about how to accept that everyone needs a mentor, why mentorship is important, and what values and ethics that a mentor should teach their mentee.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Global Careers with Christine Barkley who has been a career coach for over 7 years. They talk about global education in schools, emphasizing global perspective, and the different ways to get global opportunities.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Success in Education with Jingyu Li who is an instructional designer & educator and is currently an E-Learning Specialist. They cover topics on redefining success, how parents and educators can work together to help students succeed, and different teaching strategies.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Hybrid Learning with Lee Allen who is currently teaching mathematics as a secondary school teacher. They talk about how hybrid learning affects students, the impacts of teaching remotely, and the importance of balance within one's life.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Cultural Immersion in Language with Cory Neal who is a Program Manager at Fullbright. They cover topics around global education, the importance of cultural immersion, and information about global programs.
On this episode host Patricia Demetriou talks about Social Emotional Learning with Diana Milillo who is a Social Psychologist. They talk about what can help children be heard, seen, safe and more topics surrounding the importance of teaching social emotional learning.