Education Forum

05/23/12 Guest Stephanie Espy

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Sat, 26 May 2012 11:00:03 -0400

Karen interviews Stephanie founder of MathSP.com and her challenge in helping gain a better understanding and move up in Math and Science.

04/25/12 Guests Richard Grandy and Carolina Figueroa

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:00:45 -0400

Karen chats with Richard and Carolina about the value of the Training in Business, Accounting, Computer Repair and HVAC repair offered at Interactive College of Technology.

04/18/12 Guest Gerrell Sterling

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:20:26 -0400

Tips for students on computer security, laptop purchase criteria, internet etiquette and cool devices and apps for smartphones are provided by Gerrell of Tech Pros.

03/28/12 Guests Darryl Harrison, Carolyn Cook and Kevin Porter

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:24:08 -0400

Karen interviews Darryl Harrison Chief Academic Officer, Carolyn Cook Assistant VP of Adult and Professional Studies and Kevin Porter, Athletic Director from Point University formerly Atlanta Christian College about the university's growth and future.

03/21/12 Guest Patty Hutcheson

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:13:57 -0400

Karen discusses with Patty Hutcheson, President of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service the training opportunities in the funeral service industry.

03/07/12 Guest Christie Williams

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 06:48:29 -0500

Karen speaks with Christie Williams, Interim Director of the Advanced Academey of GA at University of West GA.

02/22/12 Guest Cyndy McDonald

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:42:46 -0500

Karen visits with Cyndy McDonald a trainer of educators and counselors regarding the college application process and other issues.

02/15/12 Guest Amirah McGrone

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:49:42 -0500

Karen and Amirah chat about Belhaven University a Christian focused program for adult learners.

02/01/12 Guest Jed Appelrouth

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 12:22:05 -0500

Tutoring was the topic as Karen interviews Jed Appelrouth the entrepreneur and founder of Apple Tutors.

01/25/12 Guest Bonnie Beauchamp

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:30:26 -0500

Karen chats with Bonnie Beauchamp from CRU, a mission-focused organization to bring the message of Jesus to college campuses.

12/14/11 Guest Becky Goblish

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:17:28 -0500

Karen chats with toy store owner Becky about toys and getting kids to PLAY!

12/07/11 Guest Tira Clay

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:54:49 -0500

Karen and her in-studio guest Tira Clay President of Westwood College discuss the current pressing issues in education.

11/30/11 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Sat, 3 Dec 2011 05:57:18 -0500

Karen with call in guest Randi discuss student loans and repayment rules for 2012. Also, the Occupy Student Debt movement and other loan forgiveness issues are mentioned.

11/16/11 Guest Dr. Rachel Sobel

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:24:21 -0500

Karen chats with Dr. Sobel about the challenges of college that students with learning differences need to prepare for while they are in high school.

11/02/11 Guest Curtis Dorsey and Reggie Cason

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Wed, 9 Nov 2011 08:43:58 -0500

Karen discusses with her guest from Everest Institute in Decatur the encouraging of high school students to get a trades-oriented education.

10/26/11 Guest Maria Maisto

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:31:54 -0400

Karen brings to light the issue of the ever-growing trend of hiring non-tenure track faculty in out colleges and universities. Maria Maisto, Pres. of the New Faculty Majority: The Nation Coalition for Adjunct and Contingent Equity, joins her to discuss upgrading higher education by improving the working conditions of adjunct faculty members.

10/19/11 Guest Bruce Hammond

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:17:02 -0400

Are standardized tests reliable indicators of intelligence or should we restrict schools to really prepare our children with 21st century required skills? Bruce Hammond, an educator who purports that schools should develop their own curriculum, and Karen discuss this idea to foster creativity in students and develop self-motivated lifelong learners.

10/05/11 Guests from Georgia Piedmont Technical College

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:02:11 -0400

Karen talks with representatives from Georgia Piedmont Technical College about the pay gap between men and women in the workplace.

09/28/11 Guest host Maureen Nolan

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:40:43 -0400

Maureen Nolan, an ADD coach from yourattentioncoach.com discusses ADHD Awareness Week and gives tips and experience on how to cope and succeed as an ADHD adult or parent of an ADHD child.

09/21/11 Guest host Anita Davis

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:45:16 -0400

All about changes in home schooling as guest host Anita Davis interviews others knowledgeable in the subject.

09/14/11 Guest host Anita Davis, Anna Regan, Lisa Regan, and JeAnna Badenell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:08:03 -0400

Anita Davis, Anna Regan, a student of Reinhardt College, her mother Lisa Regan and JeAnna Badenell about the benefits of music education and music opportunities in the Atlanta Area for home-schooled students.

09/14/11 Guest host Anita Davis, Anna Regan, Lisa Regan, and JeAnna Badenell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:07:01 -0400

09/07/11 Guest Barbara Swann

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:23:30 -0400

Karen interviews GA President of PEO Barbara Swann regarding scholarships available.

08/03/11 Guest Anita Freedman

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:22:13 -0400

Karen interviews Anita Freedman, owner of Hire Savvy and gives the recent college grad or any job seeking person great advice on how to prepare for the interview and get the job.

07/27/11 Guest John Ernst

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Tue, 2 Aug 2011 09:06:02 -0400

Karen interviews John Ernst a Business Consultant with the UGA Small Business Development Center who offers the tips you need to be successful in your own business.

07/20/11 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:57:33 -0400

Karen discusses an alternative to US high cost of universities - Canada.

07/13/11 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:14:38 -0400

As the Fall Semester approaches or as your child enters their senior year in high school thoughts of which college or university will be chosen and the decision of how it will be paid for must be addressed and Karen discusses key facts one must face.

07/13/11 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:14:38 -0400

07/06/11 Guest Clay Jeffreys

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 8 Jul 2011 12:50:05 -0400

Karen's guest, Clay Jeffreys, Mortgage Specialist with Dunwoody Mortgage, addresses the important topic of how your credit score impacts college planning. He offers explanation and tips on improving credit, restoring credit and establishing credit. Good advice for parents and for college students is provided.

06/15/1 Guest Nathan Goss

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:39:28 -0400

Karen interviews Nathan, the recruitment director for Brenau University, a liberal arts based institution.

05/25/11 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Sat, 28 May 2011 07:39:37 -0400

In celebration of College Savings Day (May 29 or 5.29), Karen describes various types of College savings plans, including Coverdell ESA, Custodian Accounts, Roth IRAs, 529 College Savings Plans - both pre-paid and contributory, plus Tax efficient accounts and Life Insurance (Cash Value).

05/18/11 Guests Andrew Lewis and Katherine Kelbaugh

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 19 May 2011 10:51:21 -0400

Kelly interviews Andrew Lewis, the Executive Director of Georgia Charter Schools Association, and Katherine Kelbaugh, the principal at the Museum School, about the new state ruling regarding charter schools.

05/11/11 Guest Fran Millar

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 12 May 2011 10:54:39 -0400

Karen speaks with Fran Millar, the Dunwoody state senator and chair of the education committee in the Senate, about new legislation that has passed.

04/27/11 Guests Terry Richardson and Cory Thompson

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Tue, 3 May 2011 12:44:24 -0400

Karen's guests Terry Richardson and Cory Thompson from Dekalb Technical College discuss what new developments are unfolding as it celebrates its 50th year. Top technological skills are being taught and students experience high levels of placement into new careers, all at an affordable cost. Look at these options at www.dekalbtech.edu.

04/20/11 Guest Tony Pinder

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:58:34 -0400

Preparing students for the global economy and careers is paramount today. Karen interviews Tony Pinder, Director of Internationalization at Georgia Gwinnett College, who discusses the multiple facets that such a program entails. Mr. Pinder is the designer of the International Studies program that began in 2010. He epitomizes the "global student" having studied and traveled abroad from a young age and into his 20s. Special programs he helped developed in Africa, Europe, and in the Americas give students a wide choice. He describes the steps being taken to welcome foreign students at GGC to expand the global experience students on campus experience also. Check it out under "International Study" on www.ggc.edu.

04/13/11 Guest Reecie Campbell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:09:17 -0400

Concerned about standardized tests for college entrance? Karen interviews Reecie Campbell, Executive Director of Huntington Learning Center of Dunwoody who covers the tips for preparing for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT tests for college. With extensive experience in helping students overcome the anxiety and "traps" these important tests can present, Reecie explains how well planned and executed preparation can possibly gear the student up to receive scholarships or special recognition buy achieving excellent score results. See more at www.huntingtonlearning.com/location.

04/6/11 Guest Kelly Curran

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 7 Apr 2011 13:16:35 -0400

Kelly Curran, Assnt. Director of Admissions and Communications at Georgia Gwinnett College, joins Karen to describe the phenomenal growth of the GA University System's youngest institution.

03/23/11 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:29:31 -0500

Karen addresses financial aid issues including what questions to ask the financial aid officer at the colleges your student is applying to. Some colleges are named that have pledged to limit their students' loan amounts. Also some college cost saving tips are given regarding tax credits for college costs and how to conduct a scholarship search.

03/16/11 Guest Jennifer Noll

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:48:48 -0500

Karen interviews Jennifer Noll, Admissions Recruiter for Valdosta State. Jennifer details how the 6th largest GA university is expanding and thriving. In addition to some leading majors Valdosta State offers, she describes the numerous activities and how 10 of the 11 major sports have been winners or finalists in national and regional sports championships. Valdosta State offers a smaller community and classroom experience, though it offers 90 majors.

03/09/11 Guest Philip Taylor

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:57:28 -0500

Karen interviews Philip Taylor of GLION & Les Roches Institutes of Hospitality Management.

03/02/11 Guests Janis Anderson & Deborah Condon

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:28:16 -0500

Karen interviews Janis Anderson, Extension Center Director, and Deborah Condon, Director of Atlanta Campuses from Georgia Military College.

02/23/11 Guests Andrea Roth and William Kilgore

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:31:21 -0500

Karen interviews Andrea Roth, Exectuive Director of Community Outreach and Career Service and William Kilgore, Admissions Director of Bauder College in Atlanta.

02/16/11 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:38:32 -0500

Karen talks money and higher education and what you need to being doing today.

02/02/11 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:13:44 -0500

Karen interviews Joe Nagy, CPA, an expert on Merit Aid. He discusses the trends in merit aid and what colleges look for in students. He explains how some colleges give financial aid as an "enrollment management" and recruitment tool. Specific examples are given and terms explained.

01/26/11 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:13:29 -0500

Karen discusses how to address cost of higher education.

01/19/11 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:46:58 -0500

Karen's guest is Tracy Ireland, Dir. at GA Student Finance Commission. He discusses criteria to qualify for the Hope Scholarship and other GSFC state programs and proposed eligibility changes to halt the drain on the dwindling funds for these funds.

12/22/10 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:35:19 -0500

Education Forum with Karen Powell

12/15/20 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:07:29 -0500

Karen interviews officals of Georgia Perimeter College and the benefits of GPC's resources and online classes

12/08/10 Guest Dr. Leslie Gargiulo

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:04:03 -0500

Karen interviews Dr. Leslie Gargiulo, VP of Education at Ashworth College about the many offerings (100+) that Ashworth makes available to online learners from high school to graduate school.

12/1/10 Guest Dr. Phillip Perkins

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 2 Dec 2010 13:10:30 -0500

Karen's guest, Dr. Phillip Perkins, Director of Troy University - Atlanta Campus, explains the various programs from Associate degrees to Graduate programs offered in Atlanta. In addition, the courses are offered in classroom and/or online to provide optimum flexibility to their adult students and their busy schedules. Also special programs such as English as a second language are detailed.

11/17/10 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:33:11 -0500

Karen goes in depth in discussing the advantages of your student going the ROTC route and what ROTC will pay towards higher education.

11/03/10 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 4 Nov 2010 09:48:57 -0500

Karen discusses the fact that now is the time for all parents with high school seniors to explore and determine college funding.

10/27/10 Guests Meredith Mouledous, Barbara Moore, Heather Tomkins

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:35:26 -0400

Karen interviews specialists in teaching children with learning differences. They explain how multi-sensory instruction in these areas benefits students.

10/13/10 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:05:38 -0400

Karen discusses the cost and possible means of paying for your children's college or university education.

10/06/10 host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 8 Oct 2010 07:10:22 -0400

Karen discusses alternative schools of high education and the importance of not only planning ahead for your child's education but the opportunities and alternatives. Means of funding and where to look for funding for your child in today's tough economy.

09/29/10 Guests from University of Phoenix

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:41:12 -0400

Karen interviews members from the University of Phoenix and discusses their role in higher and alternative campuses and experiences.

09/22/10 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:24:02 -0400

Karen covers 2 topics: 1) College admission options that HS Seniors choose when applying to college: Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admission or Regular Admission. 2) Study Abroad issues: Why 50% of students think they want to study abroad, but only 5% do. She interviews Laura Goodman who will study a masters in the UK. Tips and precautions when planning to study abroad.

09/08/10 Guest Curtis Dorsey

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:25:51 -0400

Host Karen Powell speaks with Curtis Dorsey, Director of Education at the Everest Institute. Join us as Karen and her guest discuss breadth of programs offered by the Everest Institute and how they help to prepare students for positions in today's job market.

To learn more about the Everest Institute visit our guest's website at:"www.everest.edu/"

09/01/10 Guest Marie Corrigan

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 3 Sep 2010 07:13:34 -0400

Karen interviews Marie Corrigan, Founding Director of the Sophia Academy School the only Christian school devoted solely to students with learning differences. Marie is also the "Georgia Mother of the Year" for 2010.

08/18/10 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:23:01 -0400

Host Karen Powell talks about demystifying standardized test taking for college entrance.

08/11/10 Guest Jay Bryan

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:14:57 -0400

Host Karen Powell speaks with Jay Bryan, owner of the Goddard School for Early Childhood Development in Sandy Springs, GA.

08/04/10 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:10:06 -0400

Host Karen Powell Discusses the Tax Benefits Impacting College Education and Tuition.

07/28/10 Host Karen Powell

john@radiosandysprings.com (Radio Sandy Springs) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:53:40 -0400

Education Forum with Karen Powell