Teachers Are Educators, Not Babysitters

On today’s episode, Bill and Logan Wires share their story. Bill Wires works at Michelin and is the former board chair of The Champions Center. He continues to advocate for The Champions Center even today and his heart is for families of children with disabilities. Logan Wires is Bill’s son and is the Connections Pastor at New Prospect Baptist Church in Anderson. Logan is also an advocate of The Champions Center. At one and a half, Logan was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Logan never let his diagnosis stop him from living. Bill and Logan share what life is like navigating a diagnosis like Cerebral Palsy from a father-son perspective. If you need encouragement and honesty, this is the episode for you.

In this episode, Brooke sits down with our Executive Director, NaToya Cartledge. They dive into the importance of early childhood education and why advocating for early childhood professionals is critical in our society. NaToya also reflects on her first year as Executive Director at The Champions Center and how her experiences have shaped her leadership. This episode is open, honest, and thought-provoking.

The kickoff episode of the "Extraordinary Possibilities" podcast is a must-listen, featuring guests Beth Clements and Hannah Kinser. Beth Clements is the former first lady of Clemson University. Beth's life is filled with advocacy and purpose. Joining Beth is her daughter, Hannah Kinser. Hannah is the publisher of Uniquely You Magazine Upstate South Carolina. In this conversation, Beth opens up about navigating through the "early years." Beth shares her wisdom on staying strong despite opposition. Beth and Hannah discuss their paths to advocacy and how "Grace" has changed their lives. If you're looking for encouragement, this episode is one you won't want to miss.