On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Sharonica Hardin-Bartley PhD, PHR to discuss the University City School District during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Hardin-Bartley joined the pod to share her experience as a superintendent during the pandemic as leader for her families. She shares what it was like to see COVID-19 disproportionately impact our communities of color. This episode really emphasizes the struggles that people dealt with trying to survive during such a hard time. Listen in to hear the captivating stories Jason and Sharonica share about navigating the unknowns of the pandemic that you may not have heard before.   

IEP (Individualized Education Program), U-City (University City), CDC (Centers for Disease Control), NIH (National Institutes of Health)

Related Links: 

• COVID-19 and Race: Educational Equity in a New Era 

• Closing Opportunity Gaps at University City Schools 

• Disrupter in chief Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley is 2020 Stellar Performer in Education | Local News | stlamerican.com 

• A season of hope for equitable education 

• Repairing our trust in medicine amid COVID-19 

• "Five Superintendents to Watch" 

Credits 

This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include: 

• Jason Newland MD, MEd, host 

• Sharonica Hardin-Bartley PhD, PHR, guest 

• Gabby Smith, producer and editor 

Ask Jason Newland MD, Med – If you have any questions about COVID-19, vaccines, or just need to speak to an expert.