Next in Ed: Recent Episodes

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This podcast discusses a wide range of topics related to education. Join co-hosts Dr. Joe Gaston and Julie Neidhardt , as they try to uncover what's Next in Ed! Follow us on Twitter at @NextInEd

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In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Dr. Byron Havard joins Joe and Julie to discuss how he and Joe have collaborated on studies and a new book!

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Learn about his background, the development of collaborative video production, and more! You can also visit their website to learn more: https://cvped.com/.

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Joe and Julie are joined in the latest episode by Grant Hathaway, Co-Founder and CEO of STEM Forged! Learn about its beginnings, the programs created for students, overcoming obstacles during the pandemic, and more!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Ricky Green, an instructor at South Alabama & the founder of Mobile Makerspace, in the latest episode of Next in Ed. Learn about his educational background, being an instructor in the school of Computing, how he started Makerspace in Mobile, and more!

Learn more at http://makerspacemobile.org/

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Joe and Julie are joined by Sharon Magee, MCPSS Director of Special Services, in the latest episode of Next in Ed! Learn about her educational journey and how the Special Services department is making a difference for students with disabilities, gifted programs, psychological services, and more!

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Have you ever thought about being a teacher? Ingrid Smith & Britney Wilks, from Baker High School, preview their Early Education pathway! Learn how the program creates opportunities for students to earn college credit, prepares them for a career in education, and more!

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Reggie Duncan returns to Next in Ed, in his new role as the Education Program Specialist for the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Learn about the National Summer Teacher Institute, a new K-12 resource for educators, and more!

RESOURCES featured in the show

www.uspto.gov/education

National Summer Teacher Institute | USPTO

EquIP HQ.org

IP Identifier Tool for Inventors

Applying to student programs | USPTO

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Joe and Julie are joined by Patrick Tolbert, Training Instructor for the MCPSS Transportation Department. Learn how he became involved in education, developed training programs for bus drivers, and is even joined by a special guest!

All that and more, on the latest episode of Next in Ed!

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Joe & Julie are joined by Trisha Powell Cain, Senior Education Reporter at the Alabama Education Lab. Learn about how she got started in education, built informative outlets, and more!

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Joe and Julie return, in the new year, with the latest episode of Next in Ed! Learn about Nicole Bolton, STEAM Instructor at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies. Find out how she started in education, transitioning into media/technology, and recently being nominated for a prestigious award!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Wayne Fagan, co-founder and chair of the Dee Howard International Education Foundation. Learn how they started with a small school in Alaska, specializing in Aerospace, Rural, and Automotive STEM, to where they are today!

Learn more at www.dhedf.org

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On the latest Episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie are joined by Kathy LeCroy. Learn about her educational background, how she got involved with Alabama Public Television, E-Learning, training programs for teachers, and more!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Brian Copes, to discuss how his students are building prosthetics & making an impact across the world. Learn about his educational background, the Life Changers program, and how his students are helping cases in Honduras and beyond!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Valerie Johnson, to discuss her experiences/path in educational leadership! Learn about her educational background, earning National Board Certification as a counselor, becoming a principal, and more!

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Joe and Julie are joined by William Edmonds, French Instructor at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies, to discuss why it's important for students to explore learning foreign languages. Learn about his educational background, becoming Nationally Board Certified,  how he became a French instructor, and how foreign language classes are leading students into a variety of careers! 

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David Dai, former Alabama Alternate Teacher of the Year, returns to discuss the "Look Like Me" Scholarship with Joe and Julie. Learn how the scholarship was formed and how it is geared towards helping recruit the next wave of educational leaders! 

If you'd like to support, follow this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/look-like-me-scholarship

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Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Monica Motley, the Coordinator of Transformational Improvement/Director of Guidance & Counseling at Mobile County Public Schools, to discuss how the pandemic helped emphasize the growth of social/emotional wellness in education. Learn about her educational background, her involvement in the community, and what steps MCPSS is taking to increase positions for counselors and social workers.

Mobile County Public Schools will be hosting a Teacher Recruitment Fair on May 25. The event will take place at the Mobile Convention Center, from 10am-6pm. Candidates can range from new graduates to in-state/out-of-state educators. All MCPSS schools will be represented by their Principals and staff. If you're thinking about a career in education, come take part of an all-in-one interview experience within the event. 

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Joe and Julie are joined by Suzanne Culbreth, the 2012 Alabama Teacher of the Year, to discuss the recently-signed Alabama Numeracy Act. Learn how it will impact teachers, curriculum, jobs, and mostly importantly the classroom. 

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In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Dr. Megan McCall returns to share how Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies has continued to grow! Learn about the various programs offered, how her real-world experiences have helped enhance her classes, and what's next for the Academy!

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In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie resist with Davidson's Tiffany Brown to discuss the post-COVID challenges faced in the classroom with ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) & ESL (English as a Second Language). 

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Joe and Julie catch up with former South Alabama student, Silje Lindstad, to find out where she is in her educational journey, life in Ireland, continuing her athletic career, and more!

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How was education affected by the pandemic? How will it change the future of education? Madeline Will, reporter with Education Week, returns to Next in Ed to share her findings from 2021.

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It gets technical in the latest episode of Next in Ed! Joe & Julie zoom with Dr. Anthony Betrus, Professor/Business Admin Asst. Chair at Potsdam State University of New York, to discuss how multimedia intersects into learning environments. Learn about his educational background, emerging education with Virtual Reality, and more!

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In a special episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie sit down with Maegan Gayle. Learn how to go into the educational field, becoming a nationally certified teacher, and what it was like to work with Joe and Julie!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Lee Meadows, Executive Director of the New Alabama STEM Council, to learn about how the program came about and the impact it's making! Learn about his educational background, how the council was formed during the pandemic, and their mission of Improving STEM education, student-awareness of STEM careers, and growing Alabama's STEM workforce. 

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On the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie analyze if there's a shortage of teachers entering the workforce. Did the pandemic affect those pursuing the field? Is the classroom changing the demands of the position? Why are so many not taking a traditional route to the classroom? Learn more of what's next for education!

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SPECIAL Thanksgiving Edition

Joe and Julie zoom with Matt Weyer, Senior Policy Analyst of the Education Commission of the States. Learn about his educational journey and his focus on early-learning issues with the ECS.

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Joe and Julie are joined by Ashley Rich, Mobile County's District Attorney, to discuss the educational program that they have within schools and the community. Learn about her educational background, Youth/Family Services Programs for all levels of education, being a podcast veteran, and more!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Dabra Broome, MCPSS Project Search Teacher, to discuss how the program is making an impact for students with special needs. Learn about her educational background, the program's support networks, job opportunities for students, and more!

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In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie sit down with Brad Lowell (Academic Supervisor of Athletics, Drivers Ed, and Health for Mobile County Public Schools). Learn about his educational background, how he came into his current position, the factors athletics faced during the pandemic, and more! 

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When it comes to Pursuing Academics Creativity and Excellence, Gifted Students learn at a new level. Find out about the evolution of the PACE program, with special guest Laura Sergeant! Learn about how she became involved in education, what it takes for students to qualify for a gifted program, and what could be next in education!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Joshua Sneideman & Sheila Boyington, from Learning Blade, to learn about the impact they're making in education and career readiness! Learn about their beginnings and how Learning Blade is expanding opportunities to learn about careers, tools, and technologies throughout STEM fields.

For more information on Learning Blade, email info@learningblade.com

Watch all of the latest episodes of Next in Ed, our our YouTube page, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovj_hHJYze9obtuqX8dWVQ

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Joe and Julie are joined by Joshua Sneideman & Sheila Boyington, from Learning Blade, to learn about the impact they're making in education and career readiness! Learn about their beginnings and how Learning Blade is expanding opportunities to learn about careers, tools, and technologies throughout STEM fields.

For more information on Learning Blade, email info@learningblade.com

Watch all of the latest episodes of Next in Ed, our our YouTube page, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovj_hHJYze9obtuqX8dWVQ

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Joe and Julie sit down with Danielle Booth, Career and Technical Education Supervisor for Mobile County Public Schools, to find out how programs continue to evolve within schools! Learn how she became involved in career tech and how the programs continue to evolve and expand opportunities for careers!

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Education is crucial at every age, especially early on. Joe and Julie are joined by Terry King & Jane Bartlett Pappas, of the Drug Education Council, to learn about the importance of educating students on the dangers of drugs. Learn how the program's evolved with outreach, scholarships, and more!

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Being invited to the White House once is an honor, but what can get you 4 visits? Joe and Julie sit down with Robin Fenton, a consultant with Flight Works Alabama, to discuss how she helped grow a robotics program into one of the most impactful education programs on the Gulf Coast!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Ms. Sherry McDade, District 4 School Board Commissioner, to discuss the impact Mobile County Public Schools continues to make. Learn about her educational journey, teaching for nearly four decades, becoming the first female athletic director, and her current role with the school system. 

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Joe and Julie are joined by Lt. Col. Barrow, to discuss how STEM programs are creating opportunities for JROTC students. Learn how he became involved in education and has grown a local program, that continues to impact students across the country. 

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Joe and Julie return in a NEW season of Next in Ed, with special guest Dr. Megan McCall! Learn about her educational journey, joining the New Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies, her research outside of the classroom, and ongoing projects with social/emotional learning!

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In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Davidson's Tiffany Brown to discuss social/emotional learning and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Learn about her educational journey, teaching English as a Second Language for Mobile County Public Schools, and the importance of learning your students, so they can learn better.

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In this Best of Next in Ed episode, it's a full panel of learning! Joe and Julie are joined by South Alabama's Dr. Katie Guffey & Dr. Angela Rand on the next generation of Science Standards, Engineering Design, Conceptual Understanding, and more! Find out what would be next in education with Elementary Science in this week's episode!

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In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie zoom with Madeline Will (Education Week's teaching profession reporter) about her recent article on the effects of 2020 on teachers. Learn what the data reflects on the methods & morale of education in 2020, including which core subject was most affected.

Follow the link below to read the article:

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-teaching-profession-in-2020-in-charts/2020/12

If listeners know exceptional educators and would like to connect them with Madeline, they can contact her at mwill@educationweek.org

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In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie sit down with MCPSS' Staci Smith. Learn about her journey in education, becoming a National Board Certified Teacher, and how the experience has helped her career!

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In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by South Alabama's Dr. Susan Ferguson. Learn about her educational journey and how she became involved in helping students across the country, where English is their second language. Find out about the various programs that are impacting students and what could be Next in Education!

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In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie are joined in studio by Dr. Tres Stefurak (Associate Dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama). Learn about his educational journey and how he began the Mobile Juvenile Court Collaborative, to impact psychosocial issues in our communities.

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In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie are join in-studio by South Alabama student Silje Lindstad! Learn about her education journey from Norway to Mobile, how she was uniquely recruited for track/field, her experience during the pandemic and more!

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In this Best of Next in Ed episode, Joe and Julie sit down with MCPSS' Lead Social Worker Denise Riemer. Learn about how she became MCPSS' first social worker, how the Social Services department has continued to grow, and how they've been able to help students/families during the pandemic!

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Dr. Kimberly Walker, Supervisor of Guidance & Counseling for Mobile County Public Schools, to discuss the roles and evolution of school guidance counselors. Learn about her educational journey, transitioning from the classroom, overseeing 118 school counselors in the system, the challenges counselors faced during the pandemic, and more!

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Dr. Kelly Byrd, from South Alabama's College of Education! Learn about her educational background, teaching at the various levels, the evolution of how math is taught, and more!

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Terrell Patrick, Youth and Family Services Director for the Mobile County District Attorney's Office. Learn about his educational background, how he started working with the D.A.'s office, growing programs for at-risk youth, and more!

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Valencia Belle! Learn about her educational background, how she began helping students with ACT prep, launching her own company, and how she's impacting the college process locally and internationally!  

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Commander Curtis Graves to learn about the advancements in safety for schools and the community. Learn about his career journey from serving in the military, Police Department, Resource Officer with the school system, and hosting Safe Schools on the MCPSS TV Network. 

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by David Akridge, Director of Technology for Mobile County Public Schools, to recap how the pandemic affected the previous school year. Learn about the changes to curriculum, how technology was incorporated into the various forms of learning, and more! 

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Tune in to our One-Year Anniversary Episode of Next in Ed! Joe, Julie, and Marcie recap the past year, the biggest topics, the variety of guests, the stories around the pandemic, how COVID affected education, and more! 

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Alex Gaston, to learn about how students are benefiting from the various career tech courses offered by Mobile County Public Schools! Learn how he went from automotive to airplane mechanics, the impact of the MCPSS Signature Academies and Bryant Career Center, and his career path to becoming a Certified Airplane Mechanic!

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Davidson's Tiffany Brown to discuss social/emotional learning and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Learn about her educational journey, teaching English as a Second Language for Mobile County Public Schools, and the importance of learning your students, so they can learn better. 

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In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie sit down with Paula Reese (School/Home/Community Programs Manager for Mobile County Public School System Federal Programs). Learn about her educational background, her involvement with parenting & Pre-K programs, what it's like hosting her own TV show, and the impact of teaching early childhood during COVID. 

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by MCPSS TV Studio Manager Quintin Howard! Learn about his educational background, how he got started in broadcasting, and the type of programs that are impacting Mobile County Pubic Schools and education overall!

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It's a full panel of learning on the latest episode of Next in Ed! Joe and Julie are joined by South Alabama's Dr. Katie Guffey & Dr. Angela Rand on the next generation of Science Standards, Engineering Design, Conceptual Understanding, and more! Find out what would be next in education with Elementary Science in this week's episode!

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Joe and Julie are joined in studio by Dr. Tracy Jay, Director of the MCPSS Environmental Studies Center, in our latest episode of Next in Ed! Learn about how she transitioned from the classroom, the educational programs offered at the center, and what's on the horizon!

-Learn more about the MCPSS Environmental Center and how to give at mcpsesc.com or Email esc@mcpss.com

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by MCPSS Deputy of Operation Ernest Scarbrough, in the latest episode of Next in Ed! Learn about his background with owning/operating multiple education technology companies, to working for Mobile County Public Schools and the technology incorporated in schools! 

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Joe and Julie are join in-studio by South Alabama student Silje Lindstad! Learn about her education journey from Norway to Mobile, how she was uniquely recruited for track/field, her experience during the pandemic and more!

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Joe and Julie are join in-studio by Dr. Larry Turner, in the latest episode of Next in Ed! Learn about his educational journey, to becoming a superintendent, and what he envisions for the future of education!

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On the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie zoom with fellow podcaster Amy Hermon! Learn about her educational journey, to becoming a librarian and starting School Librarians United. 

Learn more about the resources offered to librarians on her podcast at https://schoollibrariansunited.libsyn.com

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In a new episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by South Alabama's Dr. Susan Ferguson. Learn about her educational journey and how she became involved in helping students across the country, where English is their second language. Find out about the various programs that are impacting students and what could be Next in Education!

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by Amanda Prowell, Signature Academies Supervisor for Mobile County Public Schools. Learn about her educational journey, becoming supervisor of the programs, and what academies are offered within the Mobile County Public High Schools!

Learn more about the Signature Academies offered at all twelve Mobile County Public High School at https://signatureacademies.schoolinsites.com/ !

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Joe and Julie zoom with Madeline Will, Education Week's teaching profession reporter, about her recent article on the effects of 2020 on teachers. Learn what the data reflects on the methods & morale of education in 2020, including which core subject was most affected. 

Follow the link below to read the article:

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-teaching-profession-in-2020-in-charts/2020/12

If listeners know exceptional educators and would like to connect them with Madeline, they can contact her at mwill@educationweek.org

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Joe and Julie are joined in studio by Dr. Tres Stefurak, Associate Dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama. Learn about his educational journey and how he began the Mobile Juvenile Court Collaborative, to impact psychosocial issues in our communities. 

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Joe and Julie zoom with Keshia Barnett, Assistant Principal at MCPSS' Scarborough Model Middle School. Learn about her educational journey, becoming a self-published author, and how her latest work reflects on overcoming the coronavirus.

You can get her works at https://keshiaandkylareallife.com/our-first-book/

and https://www.amazon.com/Our-Story-Made-Through-Coronavirus-ebook/dp/B088DKS1BQ

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Enjoy the holidays with this special edition of Next in Ed! Joe and Julie sit down with Alma Bryant High School's David Dai about his approach in the classroom and becoming a finalist for the Alabama State Department of Education's Teacher of the Year Award!

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Enjoy the holidays with this special edition of Next in Ed! Is Virtual Reality a reality for education? Joe and Julie zoom with Vince Jordan from Lobaki (https://www.lobaki.com/) about the possibilities of what could be on the horizon in the evolution of education!

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Students virtually interacted with Chancellor Boyce from the University of Mississippi and Brett Favre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XD8Dst8kPc&feature=youtu.be

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Joe and Julie are joined in-studio by MCPSS American History Teacher Marcee Hinds. Learn about her educational journey, to becoming an award-winning teacher and being selected as the James Madsion Fellow for Alabama.

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Joe and Julie are joined in studio by Dr. Stephanie Hulon, Director of the South Alabama Research and Inservice Center. Learn about her educational journey and how SARIC serves over 8,000 educators in the surrounding areas. 

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Joe and Julie are join in-studio by Tim Wills, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama! Learn how he got started with Boys and Girls Clubs, BGCSA's educational impact, and the services they offer!

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Joe and Julie zoom with Matt Weyer, Senior Policy Analyst of the Education Commission of the States. Learn about his educational journey and his focus on early-learning issues with the ECS. 

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Joe and Julie sit down with Staci Smith, with Mobile County Public Schools, about her journey in education and becoming a National Board Certified Teacher! Learn about her process and how the experience has helped her career. 

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Joe and Julie zoom with Jennifer McCrary, the Technology Administrator of AMSTI, about her journey in education and her impact with the Alabama State Department of Education. Learn about the initiative within schools state-wide since 2002. 

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Dr. Alex Martinez returns to zoom with Joe and Julie about the educational system in Monterrey, Mexico. Learn how their system compares to the United States for students/educators and what the future holds!

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Joe and Julie are joined in studio by Tracye Mathis, MCPSS Telecommunications/Web Manager, to discuss the exciting developments with collaboration rooms, security upgrades at Davidson High School, and technology at Barton Academy!

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Joe and Julie sit down with Sophie Boyd, a student at the University of South Alabama, about her educational experience with technology. Learn about how Sophie started coding in high school and carried that into her college career, as a special education major. How important is it for women to incorporate technology in education? Find out in this episode of Next in Ed!

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Joe and Julie are joined in studio by Alex Chanto-Wetter, Assistant Director Passage USA at the University of South Alabama! Learn about her journey in education and how PASSAGE USA (Preparing All Students Socially and Academically for Gainful Employment) is creating opportunities for students. 

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Joe and Julie zoom with Michelle Guzman about schools in the Dominican Republic and her educational journey to becoming a teacher.

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Joe and Julie sit down with Jackie Zeigler, Vice President of District 1 for the Alabama State Board of Education. Learn about her journey in education and her impact at the state level!

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In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie sit down with MCPSS' Lead Social Worker Denise Riemer. Learn about how she became MCPSS' first social worker, how the Social Services department has continued to grow, and how they've been able to help students/families during the pandemic!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Andi Kent, Dean of the College of Education at the University of South Alabama. Learn about her journey in education and the exciting developments happening with the University, in her new position!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Mobile County Public School's Dr. Amanda Jones on the exciting developments happening with the new Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies. 

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Joe and Julie sit down with Dr. Paul Frazier, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the University of South Alabama, about the innovations with diversity/inclusion for public & higher education institutions. Also, hear how education is evolving with COVID-19. 

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Joe and Julie zoom with Dr. Neil Lamb, VP of Educational Outreach at Hudson Alpha, about their impact made in education during the pandemic. 

Neil Lamb, PhD, leads the Educational Outreach team in its endeavor to foster a genetics-literate society and Alabama’s biotechnology workforce. In this capacity, he creates innovative teacher training, student experiences, public enrichment, classroom kits, and digital resources that re-shape how science education is delivered.

You can learn more about Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology at https://hudsonalpha.org/shareable-science/

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In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie zoom with John Kellerman about STEM Revolution and its impact in the UAE (United Arab Emirates). Get ready to be "STEM'ified"!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Pamela Moore, as they zoom with AASL President Mary Keeling. Learn about the impact that the American Association of School Librarian are making in education in our country and how the role continues to grow in schools. 

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In our latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie zoom with the Varkey Foundation's Global Teacher Award finalist Jeff Remington. Learn about his advocacy for STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) in education, his take on teaching styles over the past three decades, and how he became 1 of 50 finalists for the Varkey Foundation's Global Teacher Award. 

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Joe and Julie zoom with NSTA (National Science Teaching Association) Asst. Executive Director, Legislative and Public Affairs Jodi Peterson to learn about the developments in advocacy, resources, and funding for education.

Learn about resources for teachers, students, and parents on the NSTA website at www.nsta.org!

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Joe and Julie sit down with Alma Bryant High School's David Dai about his approach in the classroom and becoming a finalist for the Alabama State Department of Education's Teacher of the Year Award!

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Joe and Julie sit down with Commissioner Merceria Ludgood to discuss her impact in education, throughout her career and beyond. 

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Joe and Julie sit down with MCPSS' Director of Technology David Akridge to discuss the evolution of the internet in education and the future impact of Dark Fiber!

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Is Virtual Reality a reality for education? Joe and Julie zoom with Vince Jordan from Lobaki (https://www.lobaki.com/) about the possibilities of what could be on the horizon in the evolution of education!

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Students virtually interacted with Chancellor Boyce from the University of Mississippi and Brett Favre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XD8Dst8kPc&feature=youtu.be

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Joe and Julie zoom with educator Jay Hosteen about the challenges of teaching on the Navajo Reservation. Be sure to check out the podcast his 5th grade students produce called Talking with Thunderbirds: https://anchor.fm/thunderbirds. 

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Joe and Julie sit down with Chasity Collier, the 2018 Alabama Teacher of the Year, to discuss how education is evolving and highlight the great programs/resources like: 

Empatico            https://empatico.org

Teach 2 Learn   https://www.teach2learnalabama.com

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Joe and Julie welcome back Educator Reggie Duncan to get his take on some of the challenges happening in today's society when facing racism and diversity, professionally and personally. 

Reggie encourages anyone who would like to reach out and discuss any items in the show, to email him at duncanreg19@gmail.com. 

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Joe and Julie ZOOM with Reggie Duncan about the challenges of preparing and teaching remotely during the pandemic with elementary students. 

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Joe and Julie sit down with Mobile County Public Schools' K-12 Science Supervisor Stephanie LeGrone, to discuss the challenges of teaching science across multiple platforms during quarantine and more!

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Joe and Julie sit down with Sophie Boyd, a student at the University of South Alabama, to discuss the challenges students have faced during the quarantine regulations.

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Joe and Julie are joined by MCPSS' Director of Technology David Akridge to discuss the latest developing programs with Information Technology and how Broadcasting has made an impact!

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Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Alex Martinez, from Monterrey, Mexico, to discuss how education has been affected by COVID-19 and what could be on the horizon for the evolution of education!

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Joe and Julie are joined by MCPSS' Digital Media Supervisor, Marcie McNeal, to discuss the school system's efforts to keep students/families engaged during the COVID-19 period and what could be on the horizon digitally!

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