Guest Bio: Rosetter E. Dirden began her wonderful journey in the field of education seventeen years ago, after an eighteen years  career in the Mortgage Banking industry. She began as a middle school teacher, but has been teaching on the high school level for thirteen years. In addition to teaching high school, Ms. Dirden is also a college professor at two prestigious universities in the city of Little Rock, AR. She has taught on the college level for eleven years. Ms. Dirden is very active on her school campus. She is a certified and credentialed Spirit Team Coach/Sponsor; Robotics Sponsor; Certified Teacher Mentor; Advanced Placement Certified; Senior Class Sponsor; and the 2019 - 2020 Teacher of The Year at the Beautiful , Historic Little Rock Central High. Ms. Dirden is the CEO of Essence Educational Services, which offers tutoring for all subjects and ages. She is the President of the Community Churches Alliance, which is a Non-Profit that provides food, clothing, and other necessities to those in need. A youth mentorship/leadership component is in the developmental stages.  She is Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid, a Certified Wedding & Event Planner, Pageant Coach, and a National/Local Pageant Director. She uses her influence in these areas to mentor youth from all walks of life.  Ms. Dirden is the Proud Founder of the Arkansas Chapter of Black Educators Rock, Inc., and a proud member of the National BER Staff. Her Philosophy of Education is: Educators Who Develop Positive Relationships With Students And Their Families Create A Village. A Strong Village Ensures Positive Results. ALSO .. Being An Educator Is More Than Teaching A Lesson From A Book, It Encompasses Teaching From The Heart!

About This Episode: Today's episode is with an individual who transitioned from the banking industry into education and became one of the 2020 Teachers of the Year for the historic Little Rock Central High School. From teaching math, to coaching the Spirit Team, sponsoring the Robotics club, running the Arkansas Chapter of Black Educators Rock, Inc. and local pageants, this woman does it all! Walk with her to find out how and why. 

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