SST 11 Podcast: Recent Episodes
State Support Team 11
When burnout in the classroom continues to be a factor in teacher resignations, what do we do to change the course? Host Eric Neal discusses prevention strategies and examples with Mandy Froehlich, a seasoned educator turned author, consultant, and keynote speaker. Mandy shares her insights on tackling this topic through meaningful conversations and practical changes within multiple levels of a school district.
Host Eric Neal is joined by guest Jessica Weithman, Pre-apprenticeship Coordinator at the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio.
Host Eric Neal is joined by Barbara Boone, Ph.D., principal investigator and director of the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University's Center on Education and Training for Employment. They discuss what the center is, the work it is focused on, and more.
Kimberly Brown discusses the importance of utilizing a tool such as the RTFI to self-assess, plan, implement, and progress monitor a system for literacy improvement. During this session Kimberly focuses on the secondary level tool designed for educators serving adolescent learners.
Join Eric Neal and Tara Finton as they discuss HB318 and its implications for districts and schools. Requirements, timelines and implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports are highlighted.
Host Eric Neal is joined by SST 11 Adolescent Literacy Specialist Rachel Lang-Daniels to discuss what disciplinary literacy is and what it means for Ohio's educators.
This week Eric Neal interviews SST consultant Steve Moran. They discuss secondary transition, the implications under the law, what it means for students and families and how the State Support Team supports this work in Central Ohio.
In this episode, Eric is speaking with SST 11 Early Literacy Specialist and ICoach Adrian Stevens about INFOhio—Ohio’s PreK-12 Digital Library. Hear more about this robust digital resource including how teachers and parents can access it, ways to use it in and out of the classroom and why it’s a professional development resource teachers won’t want to overlook.
Host Eric Neal interviews Dr. Gabrielle Hicks. Dr. Hicks is a Translational Researcher at the Center for Education and Training for Employment at The Ohio State University. She discusses her work at the center, and previews her upcoming professional development opportunity with SST 11 focused on Foundations for Schoolwide Implementation of Equity-Centered, Trauma Informed Practices.
Disclaimer: The Ohio Parent Mentor project is funded by the Ohio Department of Education. This 33-year program ensures that parents of children with disabilities, have free access to personnel and special education resources that could assist them as they engage in special education conversations in Ohio. The views expressed on this podcast are not necessarily the views of the Ohio Parent Mentor project.
Host Eric Neal is joined by Nicole Kahler, School-Based Mental Health Consultant at the Ohio Department of Education.
Host Eric Neal is joined by Matthew Longfellow, Apprenticeship Service Provider at ApprenticeOhio.
Host Eric Neal is joined by John Hambrick, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at the ESC of Central Ohio.
Host Eric Neal is joined by Hadley Bachman, Program Manager of Community Development at the Statewide Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University. She specializes in middle school family engagement.
Host Eric Neal is joined by Jill Kramer, English Language Coordinator at the ESC of Central Ohio.
Host Eric Neal is joined by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, Associate Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Host Eric Neal is joined by Scott Varner, Executive Director of Family Engagement at Columbus City Schools.
Host Eric Neal is joined by guests Barbara Boone and Angela Provenzano. In this episode they discuss the trend of grandparents raising grandkids, the unique supports required to make it successful and how educators can use family engagement strategies to meet these families’ needs.
Host Eric Neal is joined by Jonathan Martinis. Jonathan is the Senior Director for Law and Policy for the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, leading its efforts to ensure that older adults and people with disabilities have access to the services and supports they need to lead independent, inclusive lives.
This episode is a roundtable discussion on Race in education: A historical perspective. Our panel includes SST 11 consultants Ugochi Akoi and Kimberly Brown as well as their special guest, Dr. Kenyona Walker. Dr. Walker has a background as a licensed school psychologist. She is currently a lecturer on Urban Issues in Education at The Ohio State University, a Translational Research Specialist at the Center on Education and Training for Employment and co-chair of the Center’s initiative on Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Let’s join the discussion.
Host Eric Neal is joined by Shawna Benson of the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI).
Host Eric Neal is joined by Dr. Antoinette Miranda to discuss cultural competency. Dr. Miranda is the Interim Chair of Teaching and Learning at the Ohio State University. She is also a member of the Ohio Board of Education (District 6).
Host Eric Neal is joined by Jo Salazar, author of the new book "Better Together" to discuss the importance of Adult Social-Emotional Learning.