It's been a while but welcome to E-Talk. This week we talk to: 1. Dr. Kenneth St. Charles of Xavier University New Orleans. 2013 Dr. Norman C. Francis celebrating 45 years of dedicated service. 6th Annual Dr. Norman C. Francis Endowed Scholarship Benefit Concert Friday, Nov. 22 BILL COSBY EN VOGUE & THE COMMODORES One Night Only! @ the Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center Tickets $45 * $90 Available Online at Ticketmaster! 1-866-448-7849 or call Xavier direct at 504 520-GALA http://www.xula.edu/mediarelations/2013_NCFconcert_webpage.php 2. WE TALK TO MRS. FREDA SMITH. PRINCIPAL OF Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School One Mission. One School. One Team. MCT Vision: Create a World-Class Education System for All Students MCT Mission Statement: At Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School we will ensure high academic achievement for all students to eliminate the achievement gaps between races and classes by preparing students to be globally competitive citizens sustainable beyond the classroom. At Thibodeaux Elementary we will provide a consistent teaching and learning environment that focuses on academic excellence for all children. PRINCIPAL SMITH INHERITED A FAILING SCHOOL AND IN ONE YEAR TRANSFORMED THE SCHOOL INTO A C SCHOOL! WAY TO GO! LISTEN TO HOW EDUCATION WORKS. http://thibodeaux.jpschools.org/about-us/ 3. MUSIC BY THE HOT 8 BRASS BAND. http://www.hot8brassband.com 4. HENRI SMITH http://www.gimmesound.com/HenriSmith/