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The Future Ready EdCast

This is the Future Ready EdCast - a podcast dedicated to digging into the educational issues of the moment, providing tools and tricks to help take your educational practice into the future, and above all, having rich discussions with leaders meant to inspire and uplift you.

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Carrie and Nick chat about what's to come on the second half of season three of The Future Ready EdCast. Upcoming content includes winners of the Student Podcast Challenge, Our Journeys to Education, and much more! 

Carrie's Mentions in this episode:* 📖 = Amy Gallo's book, Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) * ✈️ = Baldwin's Book Barn in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:* Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Carrie and Nick get in the holiday spirit with a follow-up to last year's fun bonus episode. Today, they invite special guest Jordy Kuczak to moderate some silly Holiday trivia, so follow along and join us for some laughs and holiday joy! And be sure to share which answers you knew by sending us a voice message on our website or letting us know on Twitter! 
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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:* Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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We've all heard about how there is a teacher shortage across the country, but how do we tackle such a large scale problem? Carrie and Nick chat with Pocomoke High School Principal Jenifer Rayne to break down the causes of the teacher shortage, and share some creative ideas of how to combat this problem.

Follow Dr. Abt & the Worcester HR team on Facebook, and follow Pocomoke High School on both Twitter and Facebook. Jenifer Rayne can be found on Twitter @jenifer_rayne.
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And be sure to follow us on Twitter:

  • Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast
  • Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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It’s a celebration! Carrie and Nick sit down with the leaders responsible for helping Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) in Maryland become an Apple Distinguished School! School principals Ryan Cowder and Amy Gallagher share BIS’s journey to reach this coveted distinction and how the school will continue to build upon this recognition with innovation and creativity.

Follow Berlin Intermediate School on Twitter and Facebook, and follow BIS & other ADS honorees by following #AppleDistinguishedSchools on Twitter.

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:

  • Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast
  • Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Carrie and Nick welcome listeners back for Season Three of The Future Ready EdCast with this preview episode! 

Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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It's summertime, and Nick and Carrie are grillin' and chillin' with this bonus episode of The Future Ready EdCast.

With each summer episode, our cohosts will be grillin' each other with a fun series of questions.

  • Where are we going? ✈️
  • What are we reading? 📖
  • What are we watching? 📺
  • What's helping us relax? 🏖
  • What are we listening to? 🎧
  • What's making us happy? 😁

Carrie's Mentions to Check Out

  • 📖 Never Fall for Your Fiancée by Virginia Heath // Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard
  • 📺 Stranger Things (Netflix, Subscription may be required)

Nick's Mentions to Check Out

  • 📺 Ms. Marvel (Disney+, Subscription may be required)
  • 📖 After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost its Soul by Tripp Mickie
  • 🎧 Mac Power Users Podcast

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:

  • Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast
  • Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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It's summertime, and Nick and Carrie are grillin' and chillin' with this bonus episode of The Future Ready EdCast.

With each summer episode, our cohosts will be grillin' each other with a fun series of questions. * Where are we going? ✈️ * What are we reading? 📖 * What are we watching? 📺 * What's helping us relax? 🏖 * What are we listening to? 🎧 * What's making us happy? 😁

Carrie's Mentions to Check Out * 📖 Author Emily Henry * 🎧 Vitamin String Quartet (Spotify) * 😁 Berlin Farmer's Market

Nick's Mentions to Check Out * 📖 Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making by Tony Fadell * 🎧 Connected Podcast * 😁 Apple's WWDC22

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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It's summertime, and Nick and Carrie are grillin' and chillin' with this bonus episode of The Future Ready EdCast.

With each summer episode, our cohosts will be grillin' each other with a fun series of questions. * Where are we going? ✈️ * What are we reading? 📖 * What are we watching? 📺 * What's helping us relax? 🏖 * What are we listening to? 🎧 * What's making us happy? 😁

Carrie's Mentions to Check Out * Millennial Prom Playlist (Spotify) * Author Colleen Hoover

Nick's Mentions to Check Out * Connected Podcast * Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ (Subscription may be required)

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Nick and Carrie give a quick recap of Season Two of The Future Ready EdCast and preview what's to come in Season Three! Enjoy!

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Nick and Carrie are back with a very special episode of The Future Ready EdCast, dedicated to giving listeners a roundup of great resources that educators can add to their instructional toolbox.

Resources Discussed: * Apple Teacher Learning Center (Free) * Microsoft Learn Educator Center (Free) * Lightbox (Paid Subscription, Free Trial Available) * edpuzzle (Freemium) * Goalbook (License Required) * Gamification Tools + Kahoot (Freemium) + Goosechase EDU (Freemium) + Gimkit (Freemium) + BreakoutEDU (Tiered Cost Model) * Canva for Education (Free) * Headspace (Free) * Khan Academy (Free) * Teacher Resource Center * Podcasting Resources + Adobe CC Audition (License Required, Free Trial Available) + Voice Memos App (Free for iOS) + Audioboom (Monthly or Annual Hosting Subscription) + Podpage (Freemium) + Zoom (Freemium)

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Wrapping up our annual minisode series of the Future Ready EdCast, From My Classroom to Yours, Carrie and Nick welcome William "Tig" Tignor, an elementary teacher in Snow Hill, Maryland.

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. If you would like to share your message in this series, please visit our website, www.futurereadyedcast.com and send us your audio message!

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In our next minisode in our From My Classroom to Yours series of the Future Ready EdCast, Carrie and Nick welcome Michael Levy, a second career teacher at Worcester Technical High School in Newark, Maryland. 

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. If you would like to share your message in this series, please visit our website, www.futurereadyedcast.com and send us your audio message!

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In our next minisode in our From My Classroom to Yours series of the Future Ready EdCast, Carrie and Nick welcome Lindsay Harrington, a middle school science teacher in Berlin, Maryland.

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. If you would like to share your message in this series, please visit our website, www.futurereadyedcast.com and send us your audio message!

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In our next minisode in our From My Classroom to Yours series of the Future Ready EdCast, Carrie and Nick welcome Saudi Evansky, an elementary level teacher in Pocomoke, Maryland.

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. If you would like to share your message in this series, please visit our website, www.futurereadyedcast.com and send us your audio message!

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Kicking off the annual minisode series of the Future Ready EdCast, From My Classroom to Yours, Carrie and Nick welcome Kristin Cashman, a high school English teacher in Pocomoke, Maryland. 

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. If you would like to share your message in this series, please visit our website, www.futurereadyedcast.com and send us your audio message!

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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It's April Fools' Day, and to celebrate the silliness of this trickster holiday, Nick and Carrie are giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at all the bloopers, mishaps, and general hilarity that happens in the midst of producing The Future Ready EdCast. Enjoy!

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Carrie and Nick chat all about leadership with Dr. Annette Wallace, the Chief Operations & Academic Officer (Gr. 9 - 12) for Worcester County Public Schools. Dr. Wallace shares her passion for leadership and gives listeners tactical advice to help drive your career forward.

Follow Dr. Annette Wallace on Twitter at @aewallace8

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Carrie and Nick chat with Maya Batson, an early childhood teacher for Worcester County Public Schools (MD). Maya's efforts to connect with her students have taken her way outside of the box - and into the puppet theatre! Maya shares all about how she uses puppetry not only to connect with her students, but for effective classroom management and social-emotional learning.

Follow Maya Batson on Twitter at @mayanbatson

Video Resources from Today's Episode:

Counting with Buddy

Number Lesson

Singing with Buddy (Virtual)

Singing with Buddy (In Classroom)

Virtual Learning Demo

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Carrie and Nick chat with Makayla Merrill, a first-grade teacher in Worcester County Public Schools, Maryland. Makayla has embraced the use of technology in her classroom and shares her philosophy of how technology is a problem solving tool and the vehicle to make learning accessible to all students.

Follow Makayla Merrill on Twitter at @merrill_makayla

Resources from Today's Episode:

Download Makayla's Numbers File to Use as a Template

Download Makayla's Math Menu (Student Choice) Numbers File to Use as a Template

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Carrie and Nick get in the holiday spirit with this fun bonus episode. They tackle the ever-popular Buzzfeed quiz, What Holiday Dessert Are You?, so follow along with the quiz and join us for some laughs and holiday joy! And be sure to share which dessert Buzzfeed says you are by sending us a voice message on our website or letting us know on Twitter! 

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Carrie and Nick chat with Tamara Mills, a Coordinator of Instruction for Worcester County Public Schools (MD). Tamara oversees many content areas, but the arts are near and dear to her heart, so today's discussion is all about how integrating the arts into everyday instruction enriches the educational experience for both students and educators.

Follow Tamara Mills on Twitter at @TJMillsWCPS

Resources from Today's Episode:

MD State Fine and Performing Arts Standards

Kennedy Center Arts Integration Materials

Crayola’s CreatED Professional Learning Community

Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

Project Zero by Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education

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Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Carrie and Nick joyfully welcome listeners back for Season Two of The Future Ready EdCast with this preview episode! Our hosts banter a bit about how they spent their between season hiatus, share their love for all things Ted Lasso, and give listeners a glimpse into the great conversations to come in Season Two.

Visit https://www.futurereadyedcast.com for more information, send us a voice message, review the show, and much more.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this episode of the Future Ready EdCast, Carrie and Nick talk with renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Scott. Dr. Scott shares advice and strategies to support the mental health of students as well as some tips for us all as well! 

For more information on One Year to Empowerment, please visit www.oneyeartoempowerment.org.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In the final minisode of the Future Ready EdCast's From My Classroom to Yours series, Carrie and Nick welcome Cara Kurtz, a special education teacher in Snow Hill, Maryland. 

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this minisode of the Future Ready EdCast's From My Classroom to Yours series, Carrie and Nick welcome Laura Wheeler, an elementary school teacher in Ocean Pines, Maryland. 

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this minisode of the Future Ready EdCast's From My Classroom to Yours series, Carrie and Nick welcome Jennifer "Jenny" Taylor, a high school teacher in Pocomoke, Maryland. 

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this minisode of the Future Ready EdCast's From My Classroom to Yours series, Carrie and Nick welcome Melissa Reid, an elementary school art teacher in Berlin, Maryland. 

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this minisode of the Future Ready EdCast's From My Classroom to Yoursseries, Carrie and Nick welcome Catherine "Kitty" Herr, an elementary school teacher in Ocean City, Maryland. 

The From My Classroom to Yoursseries features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this minisode of the Future Ready EdCast's From My Classroom to Yours series, Carrie and Nick welcome Kurt Marx, a high school teacher in Berlin, Maryland.

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. 

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this minisode of the Future Ready EdCast's From My Classroom to Yours series, Carrie and Nick welcome Lauren Walker, an early childhood/elementary education teacher in Pocomoke, Maryland.

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. 

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this minisode of the Future Ready EdCast's From My Classroom to Yours series, Carrie and Nick welcome Aarti Sangwan, a high school teacher in Newark, Maryland. Aarti was recently named the 2021 Worcester County Teacher of the Year and will compete at the state level to represent all Maryland teachers!

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. 

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this minisode of the Future Ready EdCast's From My Classroom to Yours series, Carrie and Nick welcome Caleb Wilson, a middle school teacher in Berlin, Maryland.

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. 

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this minisode of the Future Ready EdCast's From My Classroom to Yours series, Carrie and Nick welcome Stacey Russell, a middle school teacher in Pocomoke, Maryland.

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. 

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this minisode of the Future Ready EdCast's From My Classroom to Yours series, Carrie and Nick welcome Stacey Russell, a special education teacher at Cedar Chapel Special School in Snow Hill, Maryland.

The From My Classroom to Yours series features educators sharing messages of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. 

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this episode of the Future Ready EdCast, Carrie and Nick kick off a new series of minisodes called From My Classroom to Yours, where featured educators share a message of encouragement and inspiration to teachers everywhere. This week's episode kicks off with Ellen Masters, a middle school teacher in Berlin, Maryland. 

And be sure to follow us on Twitter:  * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyCast * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In this episode of the Future Ready EdCast, Carrie and Nick talk with Apple Professional Learning Specialist Mathew Pullen. Mat shares insights into his journey from dabbling with technology in his physical education classroom to now being an Apple Distinguished Educator, all along the way giving listeners tips to start their own EdTech journey, no matter their starting point.

To learn more about Mat, please follow him on Twitter and YouTube.

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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In the first episode of the Future Ready EdCast, Carrie and Nick talk with Worcester County Public Schools' Superintendent Lou Taylor. Mr. Taylor shares insights into his background, his path to becoming superintendent,  those that inspired him along the way, and gives advice to climbing the career ladder in education.

To learn more about Mr. Taylor and Worcester County Public Schools, please follow them on Facebook and Twitter @WorcesterSystem

And be sure to follow us on Twitter: * Podcast & EdChats: @FutureReadyChat * Hosts: Carrie Sterrs - @CNSterrs, Nick Genovesi - @MrGenovesi

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Welcome to the Future Ready EdCast! Join hosts Carrie Sterrs and Nick Genovesi as they introduce the latest and greatest educationally-focused podcast. The first full episode will drop on Friday, January 15, 2021.