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Ep. 8 – ‘It’s what our children deserve’ featuring Irese Robinson and Inez Ribustello

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The colorful North Phillips School of Innovation is located in its own building on the campus of North Edgecombe High School in Edgecombe County. Robert Kinlaw/EducationNC

In this episode, Donnell and Jenny interview Irese Robinson and Inez Ribustello, parents and citizens of Edgecombe County. This conversation is centered around the role of parents in a child’s education and the transformative power of strong relationships between parents, teachers, students and principals. Thanks for listening!

The song featured in this episode is called “Contact” by artist Dylan Longworth, a graduate of Elkin High School.

Behind the Story

The Hummingbird Stories is produced by Alli Lindenberg, Donnell Cannon and Jenny O’Meara. The music used in this series is courtesy of 8th grade student DX4L. The hummingbird artwork on the cover is by 8th grade student Joselyn Hernandez.

Meet the authors

Donnell Cannon

Donnell Cannon is the executive director of Maureen Joy Charter School in Durham.

Jenny O’Meara

Jenny O’Meara is a Partner with Transcend Education’s School Design Services. She supports school teams and leaders in their work to reimagine school and to design extraordinary and equitable experiences for all. A former teacher and principal, she gets especially fired up about redesigning school with rural communities and elevating the voices of young people. 

Alli Lindenberg

Alli Lindenberg Semon is the director of engagement for EducationNC.