PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program

Parenting is tough, but PEP Talks is here to make it a little easier. Join Arlington Community Schools as we seek expert advice to examine issues facing school-aged children today, from anxiety and depression, bullying and social media to everything between. Want us to explore certain topics? Email us at peptalks@acsk-12.org.

Our Hosts:

Erin Williams is a Social & Transition Specialist for elementary and middle schools in Arlington Community Schools (ACS), a district located outside Memphis, Tenn. With a background in social work, Erin is a licensed school social worker and master social worker. She has also previously served as a victim advocate and child forensic interviewer in Tennessee.

Ja'Neair Johnson is a Social & Transition Specialist for high-school aged students in ACS. She has served as a mental health professional for more than 20 years and holds a Masters of Social Work and is a licensed school social worker.

Tyler Hill is the Director of Communications & Planning for ACS. As a former award-winning journalist, Tyler’s passion was rooted in storytelling that spoke to the heart, and he has carried that same mentality to School PR. He serves as the PEP Talks producer and sound engineer, with occasional hosting duties.

Co-host

Ja'Neair Johnson

Ja’Neair Johnson is a Social & Transition Specialist for the high school at Arlington Community Schools. Although this is her 3rd year with Arlington Schools, she has served as a mental health professional for more than 20 years. She holds a Masters of Social Work, and is a licensed school social worker.

In her personal time, Ja’Neair is high energy and actively participates in her community. On the weekends, Ja’Neair is running around town with her 2 girls’ extracurricular activities and at rehearsals preparing for performances with The Tennessee Mass Choir.