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Deborah Hinote is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. She has more connections than many can hope to attain, and makes the world a better place for everyone she knows.
She has a Master’s in both education and psychology, and has worked in schools since 1984.
She trains parents and teachers on best ways to reach children. Her specialty is effective communication with children who many view as problematic or disabled.
This brings a different perspective to Educationeering. Many of the people I interview have unconventional views on education. (i.e. unschooling or opting out of college.) Deborah brings ideas on the school system from within its walls.
“Every child has a need, because every child is special.”
Deborah has watched the education system change from a “family feel” to a more pressured environment. In her view, the emphasis on scores has given the system a more robotic approach.
10:00 Native American History
Deborah is one of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and much of her work has been among her people. She has watched education evolve and blossom in her years of service to the community.
They focused for many years on work over education. This is on the opposite end of the spectrum of today’s education system, which focuses so hard on theory and book learning that there is no room for hands-on projects and life skills.
15:00 Lazy Generation
Deborah believes we have put too much emphasis on technology. This has created a gap in the hard skills that all kids should learn, resulting in a generation that doesn’t realize the value of hard work.
The biggest thing kids are missing today, according to Hinote, is problem-solving ability.
19:00 Passion Births Skill
It’s important to watch kids closely and give them opportunities. If you try to fit any person into a box that molds him like every other human, he won’t be able to develop his individuality and his passions.
A person’s strengths and passions are closely connected, Deborah says.
I have learned so much from this woman and I hope my listeners can gain insight and wisdom from her as well.
Thank you, Miss Deborah. This is all for you! You are my inspiration.