The Epiphany Exchange Podcast

Season #4: Episode 11 - Two Voices, One Mission: Dr. Donyall Dickey in Conversation with Lacey Robinson, CEO of UnboundEd

We could not be more excited to welcome our very first guest to the new Epiphany Exchange Studio — and what a guest to kick things off with!  Season 4, Episode 11 — "Two Voices, One Mission: Dr. Donyall Dickey in Conversation with Lacey Robinson".  In this landmark episode, our very own Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Donyall D. Dickey, Ed.D., sits down with Lacey Robinson, CEO of UnboundEd, for a conversation as personal as it is powerful. The two leaders take us through their professional journeys — the experiences, challenges, and defining moments that shaped who they are and why they do this work. Together, they explore the shared mission at the heart of both Educational Epiphany and UnboundEd: ensuring every student has access to the highest-quality education and every educator has access to the most effective professional development available.  This is not just a conversation about policy or practice — it is a genuine, engaging, and deeply human discussion that will resonate with anyone who cares about kids and the adults who serve them. Whether you are a teacher, a school leader, a parent, a caregiver, or simply someone who believes every child deserves better — this one is for you.  Contact us at educationalepiphany@gmail.com or 1 410 258 6443 to learn more about our Pre K–12 resources, professional books, and PD services.  To contact UnboundEd, visit https://unbounded.org/, and to learn more about Lacey Robinson, visit https://unbounded.org/people/lacey-robinson/.  Tune in today on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

Season #4: Episode 10 - The Kids Are Home—Now What?

We could not be more excited to kick the summer off with the launch of Season 4, Episode 10 — “The Kids Are Home—Now What?” In this timely episode, Dr. Dickey and his co‑hosts share research‑based, family‑friendly strategies to help prevent summer slide. They offer fun, practical routines to provide children with the opportunity to select books based on their interests, preview texts to demystify unfamiliar vocabulary, leverage phonemes, graphemes, and word parts (prefixes, roots, suffixes) to boost decoding and vocabulary growth, and build fluency and spelling skills with high‑frequency word practice. If you are an educator, leader, parent, or caregiver committed to keeping students engaged, confident, and grade‑ready all summer, this episode is for you! Tune in today on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Contact us at educationalepiphany@gmail.com or 1‑410‑258‑6443 to learn more about our Pre‑K–12 resources, professional books, and PD services.

Season 4: Episode 9 – Flipping the Script

Educators are working harder than ever — but are schools and children getting the return on that investment? In our latest episode, Dr. Dickey and his cohosts share a concrete roadmap on how to flip the script, once and for all.   Using real-world examples, we show how leveraging a coherent scope & sequence, clear learning targets, academic vocabulary, graphic organizers, guiding questions, access to diverse literary and informational texts, built-in assessments, and demonstration lessons can restore teacher time and accelerate student learning—offering practical, classroom‑ready strategies and a hopeful roadmap for teachers and leaders.  Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate, join us for this candid conversation.  Tune in today on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.  Contact us at educationalepiphany@gmail.com or 1‑410‑258‑6443 to learn more about our Pre‑K–12 resources, professional books, and PD services.

Season 4: Episode 8 – Testing as If They Are Untaught

Join Dr. Dickey and his cohosts as they diagnose how access, instructional quality, and shared academic language shape assessment outcomes — and offer practical, student‑centered solutions (including the Universal Language of Literacy) to ensure children can demonstrate true mastery of important literacy concepts across all content areas. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate, join us for this candid, positive conversation about teaching, learning, assessment, and providing all students the access they deserve. Tune in today on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.  Contact us at educationalepiphany@gmail.com or 1‑410‑258‑6443 to learn more about our Pre‑K–12 resources, professional books, and PD services.

Season 4: Episode 7 - Speeding Up to a Red Light

Join us as we explore the common issue of "rushing" through instruction and discuss the importance of pacing, differentiation, calibration, collaboration, and strategic professional development planning to truly enhance student learning. In this episode, we share how a hurried approach can hinder progress and provide actionable strategies to ensure effective teaching without compromising quality.  Tune in today on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.  Contact us at educationalepiphany@gmail.com or 1‑410‑258‑6443 to learn more about our Pre‑K–12 resources, professional books, and PD services.