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#004: The Struggle Is Real-Mental Health in The Classroom with Dr. Lashawn Lewis Gill

Meet Dr. Lashawn Lewis Gill, a biblical counselor, a licensed professional counselor specializing in helping people help themselves. She has the desire to help people find the desire within themselves to elevate to the next level. 

In this episode of the Z-rated Success Podcast, Nick sits with Dr. Gill as she explains the stigma surrounding mental health and the responsibility that lies with everyone to ensure they’re mentally healthy.

Listen in to learn how you can take care of your mental health as an educator as well as track that of your students’. You will also learn the importance of seeking the help of a professional counselor.

“We need to live in the moment, embrace what we have right now- the fact that we have life, we woke up this morning, and the activity of our lungs because somebody else doesn’t have that.”– Dr. Gill [21:40]

Top Takeaways:

·       How to use biblical teachings to deal with your mental health issues.

·       Steps to take towards mental health as an educator.

·       How to approach your students’ mental health issues and the best way to inform their parents. 

·       The power of having a mentor to guide in the same school building.

·       The purpose of seeing a professional counselor.

Key Moments:

·       [0:28] Intro

·       [1:52] She describes the stigmatization of mental disorders and its consequences.

·       [3:01] The importance of establishing your mental baseline to keep going.

·       [5:13] How she was led by God to be a counselor and help people who are hurting.

·       [6:42] The story of Job in the Bible, the mental issues he went through, and how you can relate.

·       [8:21] The importance of taking mental health days as an educator.

·       [9:38] What you can do on your mental health days to take care of yourself. 

·       [11:16] The importance of being there for your students one on one during this time even though remotely.

·       [12:40] How you can reach out to a parent and inform them of their children’s mental issues. 

·       [14:13] Learning to get along with other teachers for the good of the students and finding a mentor within the same school building. 

·       [15:37] She explains why you need the help of a neutral counselor with your mental health.

·       [16:56] When and where should you seek professional counseling?

·       [19:08] How to find a quality counselor who cares about your needs.

·       [20:49] How to stop stress by handling the situations as they come and embracing what you have during this time. 

 

Relevant Links:

Website: https://lashawnlewis.com/
https://nickzizi.com

 

#003: Meet Dr. Steve Gallon III, the elected District 1 School Board Member and Vice-Chair for the Miami-Dade County Schools and a lifelong educator who started his career as a classroom teacher. He has taught at the elementary, middle, and senior high school levels.

In this episode of the Z-rated Success Podcast, Nick sits with him as he shares his journey in the education sector and his story before then.

Listen in to learn the importance of education and God’s teachings in building children’s foundation. You will also hear the possible changes that are going to happen in the education sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“No matter what the circumstances are, put God in your life first with education being second while having the spirit of resiliency, commitment, dedication, never giving up, and perseverance and you will bounce back.”– Dr. Steve Gallon [12:53]

Top Takeaways:

·       The importance of education in the lives of children.

·       The power of investing in what’s important in your life for a better future. 

·       Why you should create a Godly foundation for your children so they always bounce back after a fall.

·       Understanding the possibilities and opportunities in the education sector after Coronavirus in terms of technology.

Key Moments:

·       [0:30] Intro

·       [2:59] He shares his history, how education changed his life, and his career in the education sector.

·       [9:27] Why parents should create a Godly foundation filled with education for their children when they’re younger. 

·       [13:20] He explains how he believes the education sector is going to change after the COVID-19.

·       [15:25] Some little-known facts about Dr. Gallon.

Relevant Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstevegallon/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/docstevegallon

YouTube: Dr. Steve Gallon III

https://nickzizi.com

#002: How to Thrive in A Time of Crisis with Jhonson Napoleon

Meet Jhonson Napoleon, the president of Azure college, CEO of Azure group, and a brand developer. He started Azure college which is the first Haitian-accredited college in the USA. 

In this episode of Z-rated Success Podcast, Nick speaks with Jhonson as he shares his motivation towards entrepreneurship and his heart to serve and help people. 

Listen to hear the technological advancements going on in the world now and how it’s going to affect the education sector in the long run after the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There are going to be a lot of businesses out of business after COVID-19, there are going to be a lot of people out of jobs- 26 million unemployed…there are going to be a lot of political ramifications. But those things are not going to touch you as far as we know.”– Jhonson Napoleon [7:53]

Top Takeaways:

·       The positive and negative impacts brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

·       The massive future of Artificial Intelligence and why you need to study at least the basics no matter your career path.

·       How the education sector is being changed by technology and what you need to do to keep up.

·       Why we need to deal with mental health issues especially in the black community.

Key Moments:

·   0:24 Intro 

·       [3:59] He shares when Azure college was started and later accredited and the starting of Azure high school. 

·       [5:28] How he started with a money motivation and is now led by leaving a legacy.

·       [7:00] Why you should focus on the after COVID-19 and not panic about the situation now.

·       [9:59] Why you need to study AI in college and focus on jobs that are hard to do away with humans.

·       [13:39] He talks about the changing face of education by technology and why degrees are not going to be as effective as they were years back.

·       [15:31] How to value yourself as a teacher and look for opportunities created by the COVID-19. 

·       [18:27] The apparent truths being revealed by the Coronavirus about the loopholes in the system and what can be done about it. 

·       [21:16] He explains how nursing school works online. 

·       [22:22] How the medical scene is going to be changed post-COVID-19.

·       [23:25] How he’s influencing Haitians to learn to deal with mental health issues.

Books Mentioned:

·       Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Hardcover by Max Tegmark 

·       The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff

 

 

Relevant Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhonson-napoleon-2a28a729/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhonson_napoleon/

https://www.nickzizi.com

 

#001:Welcome to The Premiere Episode of the Z-Rated Success Podcast!

Meet Nick Zizi, the host, he is a student success coach, motivational speaker, bestselling author, and an educator.

Here you get to know him personally and his passion for education which stems from support from a teacher in his childhood. Listen in to learn about the importance of motivation as an educator and the steps you can take to ensure you never lack it.

Top Takeaways:

·       The impactful difference an educator can have in a child’s life.

·       The steps you need to take to keep your motivation as a teacher. 

Key Moments:

·       [0:30] Intro 

·       [1:09] Who is Nick Zizi professionally and what has he done in the education sector?

·       [1:56] How he struggled with his grades in grade school and felt like a failure until his life was changed by an impactful teacher. 

·       [4:53] Why your work as an educator matters no matter the circumstances.

·       [5:25] Get to know Nick Zizi personally and his passion for education.

·       [8:07] The importance of motivation to keep your drive as an educator. 

·       [9:37] Why you need to write and post your reason(s) for becoming an educator.

·       [10:44] What to do when you forget your ‘why’ or it’s not strong enough.

·       [11:58] What to expect in the future of this podcast.