Education Influencers
Education Influencers
Podcast Description
This show features individuals who are influencing education through thought leadership and hard work. They are making strides toward improving educational experiences and outcomes for all students and all teachers.
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The podcast focuses on themes of educational leadership, innovative teaching practices, and community engagement, with episodes exploring topics like reading instruction enhancement, academic policy influence, and the development of sustainable educational programs.

This show features individuals who are influencing education through thought leadership and hard work. They are making strides toward improving educational experiences and outcomes for all students and all teachers.
In this episode of Education Influencers, Dr. Carla Sparks welcomes Dr. Lorilynn Bowie. Dr. Bowie discusses her multifaceted roles at National Louis University and beyond. As an outreach and enrollment specialist, adjunct professor, educational consultant, and advocate, she shares her post-doctorate experiences influencing the educational landscape since 2020.
She sheds light on her work with children with special academic needs, her recognition as an American Heart Hero, and her efforts to build effective relationships between families and schools. Dr. Bowie emphasizes the importance of trust, listening, and validation in her advocacy work and mentoring, and highlights the impactful power of educators believing in their expertise.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Education Influencers
00:26 Meet Dr. Lorilynn Bowie
02:18 Dr. Bowie's Journey Post-Doctorate
04:52 American Heart Hero and Advocacy
06:44 Influencing Education in Alachua County
08:52 Impactful Changes in Education
11:24 Encore Career at National Louis University
15:22 Educational Advocacy and Mentoring
28:48 Building Trust and Relationships
34:52 Final Thoughts and Advice for Educators

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