This episode, we speak with Dr. Shirley Raines, President Emeritus of the University of Memphis.  She was the first female president and served for 12 years and was described as “Personable, Powerful and Prepared” at her induction into the Tennessee Women’s Hall of Fame.  Shirley was a faculty member for five years at the Harvard Institute for New Presidents and Chancellors.  Find her books mentioned in our podcast at https://amzn.to/3ryhcDx

EdsUP! Episode 57: Shirley Raines

EdsUp! is a podcast all about children and those who care for them. Produced by the Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning at the University of Mississippi, Dr. Cathy Grace and Dr. Kenya Wolff provide wit, wisdom and enthusiasm as they explore education and public policy issues with practical advice for parents, teachers and decision-makers.

Each podcast will feature in-depth interviews about a wide range of issues ranging from parenting tips to the economic benefits of investments in high-quality education programs for young children. 

Myths that have guided decisions about the education, care and development of young children for years will be exposed. Public policies and the resulting consequences for children and families will be discussed. Listeners will find the stories of famous and not-so-famous people to be inspiring and entertaining as they hear how childhood experiences shaped the adult lives of guests in predictable as well as unexpected ways.

Each episode will include no-nonsense conversation about how to give children the best possible start in life.

Thoughtful—we think so. Informative—we know so. Engaging—absolutely!