Conversations with Verdel Jones – Sit Down with Potential Political History-Maker Jackie Duodu Burbridge

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Conversations with Verdel Jones - Sit Down with Potential Political History-Maker Jackie Duodu Burbridge

Conversations with Verdel Jones welcomes Jackie Duodu Burbridge to our show to discuss her upcoming run for Suffolk County Legislator – District 15. In the 50 year history of the Suffolk County Legislature – if victorious – she would be the first African American women to hold this elected position. Mrs. Duodu Burbridge outlines why she is an advocate for her community and talks about issues she would like to address: education equity, quality drinking water, jobs and truly affordable housing. Jackie Duodu Burbridge – Burbridgeforthepeople.com

Conversations with Verdel Jones – sits down with Jackie Duodu-Burbridge

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Verdel

Verdel A. Jones is a passionate educator and longtime TV Host of the popular show, Conversations with Verdel Jones. As founder of Deliteach Enterprises, LLC, she has been able to provide various services including speaking and hosting events dedicated to supporting our community. Her annual Write, Rhyme and Recite Collective has awarded over $5,700 in scholarships to students attending college. She’s made a significant impact on students for over 20 years as a teacher, school counselor, and district level administrator. Verdel’s talk show, Conversations with Verdel Jones is featured on Roku and Strong Island Television. Being a teacher at heart, her passion is focused on sharing conversations that inform and enlighten – in the hopes that individuals learn something they may not have known. She’s also the author of the must-have book, The Parent Agent: How to Represent Your Child and Get Them Into the College of Their Choice. Her extensive knowledge of the college exploration and selection process; current educational issues; and the social and emotional challenges students experience, make her an expert in her field, and she’s visited hundreds of colleges. As an inspirational speaker, Verdel is able to present on a myriad of topics from education and media to family and relationships. Her family-run company MiyaMar Productions, works to provide cutting-edge media content that people want to see. Verdel received her master’s degree in educational leadership from Long Island University, a master's degree in secondary education from Hofstra University, and obtained a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. She has been married for over 30 years to her high school sweetheart, and has two adult children. IG: @deliteach Facebook: Conversations with Verdel Jones Twitter: @deliteach YouTube: Conversations with Verdel Jones

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