Impro-vate (Improvised Innovations): Recent Episodes
Cory Underhill
We are living in a time like no other. With a looming health crisis, people are experiencing significant stress and loss. Yet, people are also coming together and improvising innovation across every field. This podcast is about those “impro-vations” (improvised innovations) and is meant to inspire and highlight our strengths in a time of uncertainty and fear. Guests include healthcare workers, teachers, nonprofit leaders, public officials, first responders, students, parents and other community members.
In this episode, I interview Dr. Vanessa Tartaglia, a well-respected and experienced Family Physician who is opening her own Direct Primary Care practice called Tartaglia Family Medicine. Vanessa explains the benefits of Direct Primary Care and how by simplifying the process of paperwork and insurance, she will be able to provide the best possible, personalized health care to her patients and their families. Please join us to learn more about this exciting medical model and to learn more about Dr. Tartaglia. You can also learn more by visiting her website at: TartagliaFamilyMedicine.com.
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In this episode I interview Mrs. Leigh Beltramini, an exceptional, veteran 8th grade teacher who is navigating virtual learning in that "oh-so unique" period of middle school. Leigh shares her experiences during the quarantine, along with tips on how to keep students engaged and motivated in this unique learning time.
In this episode, I continue my conversation with teacher, Stacy Ventola, talking about entering virtual learning with our youngest students. We discuss the social emotional aspects of this new educational format (for both younger and older students), as well as using incentives and rewards, and finally, just some general tips for staying positive during this new adventure.
In this episode, I interview Stacy Ventola, a veteran primary/elementary teacher in the Peoria Unified School District. In addition to lots of positive vibes, Stacy provides tangible tips for parents, students and colleagues on entering into this new virtual learning space with our youngest students.
This is part two of my conversation with David and Cyndi Sandoval, two dedicated community advocates working to ensure the best education for all students in our community.
In this episode, which is admittedly a bit self-indulgent, I give my 2020 graduation speech. As a Peoria Unified School District Board member, I would have had the opportunity to address my son's graduating class. I started thinking about the speech way back in February because it was important to me to get it right for my son. A lot changed along the way, so I thought I'd publish it "for posterity" purposes. It's longer than would have been allowed, but a lot has happened! Thanks for listening and congrats to the Class of 2020!
In part one of this episode, I interview David Sandoval and his wife, Cyndi Tercero Sandoval. Both strong public education and community advocates in the Phoenix/Peoria communities, this dynamic duo has been serving our community in many ways for their entire lives. Listen to how they have been coping during COVID-19 and their thoughts on education during this unique time.
This episode was recorded May 16th, 2020.
In this episode, I talk to a couple of local parents who have become "suddenly teachers" during the COVID-19 Quarantine.
In this episode, I talk to a few senior students from our community about their perspectives on the current COVID-19 situation, how they are adjusting, and their thoughts on the future and a "new normal."
In this episode, I interview Kathy Knecht, a long-time community leader in Peoria, AZ. Kathy is a former school board member, nonprofit leader and community activist leader who is currently running for the Arizona House of Representatives. We discuss how the current health crisis has changed her campaign strategy and also about how it’s impacting key issues of focus in her campaign including education, healthcare, and the workforce.
In this episode, I interview Dr. Mike Underhill (my husband), a local Family Physician. Dr. Underhill shares about the changes/transitions his clinic has made, his thoughts on the changes this crisis might have on healthcare, and his perspective about staying healthy during this time of "social distancing" and staying home. (You'll also meet our dogs, Stella and Baxter, briefly as they make cameo appearances throughout.)