The Layered Challenges in Education with Michellita Taylor

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October 23, 2024 • 23 mins

In this heartfelt episode of 'The Slide with Tavares Bethel,' host Tavares Bethel engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Michellita Taylor, a speech pathologist and community leader from Jacksonville, Florida.

Taylor, who also holds the title of Miss Black Jacksonville, shares insights into her personal and professional life, touching on the current state of education in Jacksonville and the impact of school closures. They discuss the critical role of community and parental involvement in education, emphasizing the importance of addressing families' basic needs to foster greater participation in school activities. Bethel and Taylor highlight the power of extracurricular activities and empowering pursuits like pageantry, which build structure, discipline, and empowerment.

The episode underscores the collective efforts needed to create supportive environments for students and calls for community collaboration to uplift Jacksonville. Listeners are encouraged to participate actively and support Taylor as she prepares for the Miss Black Florida USA pageant, further emphasizing the theme of educational empowerment and community engagement.

Educational Empowerment and Community Engagement: A Journey with Michellita Taylor

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:53 Guest Background and Achievements

01:54 Discussion on Education System

04:03 Challenges in Education and Community Involvement

09:58 Parental Involvement and Its Impact

12:34 Addressing Family Needs for Better Education

13:38 Ensuring Privacy and Meeting Needs

14:04 Engaging Parents in Education

14:57 Reflections on Childhood and Parenting

15:42 The Impact of Extracurricular Activities

17:42 Celebrating Miss Black Jacksonville

18:47 Supporting the Pageant Journey

20:34 Jacksonville's Growth and Community Spirit

21:47 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

Visit https://www.taylormadevoices.com/ to learn more about our guest: Michellita Taylor.

Visit https://mtsjax.fm/the-slide to access our show page.

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