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June 23, 2023

Dialogues 23-08 Preparing for School Security Crises

Ken Trump of National School Safety and Security returns with more detail on a timely topic.  In this second interview, he details the training of building staffs for awareness and response to the possibility of a security breech which can occur unexpectedly on campus.  He also offers additional insights on student safety

June 22, 2023

Dialogues 23-07 School Safety: An Update

Safety and Security in our public school buildings are the topic of this Dialogues interview with Ken Trump, the President of National School Safety and Security Services. His company, a preeminent, nationally recognized consultant on school safety and security, is based in Cleveland, and was recently hired by the Lorain City Schools to enhance their programs.  He explains evaluation process and training exercises which include administrators, teachers, and consultations

Dialogues 23-06 How to Teach Children to Read

An issue which has been facing educators for centuries continues today here in Ohio: ”How to teach our children to read.”  Dr. Sue Corbin is Chair of the Division of Professional Education at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. In this interview, she discusses the latest challenges to educators in Ohio, maintaining that politics and money are again influencing the Science of Reading program being “thrust upon educators.”  The opinions of a professional educator on this controversial topic are presented here in detail.

May 8, 2018

Dialogues on Education 18-05 School Security

School Safety and Security Under Scrutiny

Ken Trump. Photo from schoolsecurity.org

Kenneth S. Trump is a school security expert, presenter, and consultant  based in Cleveland.  His specialty is much in demand in light of growing concerns as violent incidents have become more frequent.  As President of National School Safety and Security Services, a national consulting firm, he describes to Bob Tayek various aspects of emergency preparedness training, security assessments, crisis communications, and other such things with which he deals on a daily basis.  (Ken Trump is no relation to the President.)

Dialogues on Education 18-02 LC Hist. Soc.

 New Leadership at the Lorain County Historical Society

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Kerrie Broome is the new Executive Director of the historical society.  In this interview with Bob Tayek, she relates her lifelong experience in the county to her interest in local history. She describes the organization’s mission and its unique programs, particularly relating to education.  and her plans for the future in her new leadership role.

February 13, 2017

Dialogues 17-03 Solar Power at Lake Ridge Academy

STUDENT INITIATIVE CREATES SOLAR ARRAY

LRA-logov1 solar at LRAAndrew Wright is a proud instructor at Lake Ridge Academy because his students spearheaded a significant project bringing solar energy to the campus.  The array of solar panels, quite noticeable from the Ohio Turnpike in North Ridgeville, Ohio, were the result of students taking the initiative and the community coming aboard.  Wright tells the fascinating story to Bob Tayek.

July 17, 2016

Dialogues 16-10 John Carroll University – Health Careers

A UNIVERSITY RESPONSE TO DEMAND FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

JCU-logo.jpgMike Martin, JCU_pic_2Professor Mike Martin, Chairman of the Biology Department at John Carroll University, tells Bob Tayek in this interview about a new university program designed to direct young people to roles in the growing field of health care and related services. Directed at college-bound high school students, this university program informs individuals of the kind of education and training that can lead to rewarding and fulfilling careers.

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