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Ep 127: Implementing a new way of doing PD and Evaluation with Monica Strain of Springs Charter Schools Apr 20, 2022

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This week, Ryan sits with Monica Strain, the HR Specialist for Training and Professional Development at Springs Charter Schools. On this episode, Monica talks about Springs Charter Schools, the schools model and what she loves the most about working there. Monica also shares practical strategies to improve teacher evaluation and Professional Development systems. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.springscs.org
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 126: Developing comprehensive SEL and Restorative Justice practices with Christine McCracken Apr 09, 2022

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This week, Ryan sits down with Christine McCracken, the SEL coordinator for Rowe Middle school in Chicago, Illinois. On this episode, Christine talks about what makes her school unique and SEL through the lens of Rowe Middle school. Christine also talks about restorative justice and how its implemented to help students grow academically and become more resilient. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest’s work by https://roweelementaryschool.org
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 125: FCSC 2021: Cultivating effective charter school teachers and students through higher education with Judy Marty Mar 23, 2022

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This week, we conclude our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Judy Marty, the new President of Doral College. On this episode, Judy talks about Doral College, her work on campus, and current programs available to cultivate educators and prospective students. Judy also talks about the benefits of pursuing higher education and shares professional development and educational endorsement opportunities. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting http://www.doralcollege.org
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 124: FCSC 2021: Creating an enlightening experience for charter schools with Ralph Krauss of Edutainment Mar 09, 2022

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This week, we continue our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Ralph Krauss, the digital innovations director at Pinecrest Academy schools and the creator of Edutainment. On this episode, our Ralph talks about Edutainment learning and how it involves charter schools. Ralph also talks about is work in E-sports and how it creates a positive experience for students through the leveraging of technology. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting http://www.edutainmentlearning.com/
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 123: FCSC 2021: Community engagement with Idalia Surarez and Monica Cueto Feb 23, 2022

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This week, we continue our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Idalia Suarez, the principal of Somerset Academy Oaks and Somerset Academy City Arts, and Monica Cueto, the principal of Mater Palms Academy. On this episode, our guests talk about Mater Academy and share ways the school integrates itself into the community to make an impact. Our guests also talk about cultivating professional talent and their work serving all groups of students. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.somersetoaks.com or www.materpalms.com/
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 122: FCSC 2021: Optimizing charter school enrollment with Lyman Millard of Bloomwell Group Feb 09, 2022

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This week, we continue our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Lyman Millard, the founding partner of Bloomwell Group, a national consulting company that works with charter schools and nonprofits to formulate effective solutions to their strategic challenges. On this episode, Lyman talks about charter school enrollment and how COVID-19 has affected student recruitment. Lyman also shares effective strategies, tools, and resources to maintain effective charter school recruitment. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest’s work by www.bloomwellgroup.com
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 121: FCSC 2021: School turnaround with Cory Oliver of Somerset Jefferson Jan 26, 2022

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This week, we continue our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Cory Oliver, the Principal of Somerset Jefferson K-12 in Monticello, Florida. On this episode, Cory talks about Somerset Jefferson and his work turning around the school. Cory also talks about their curricular programs and reflects on what the charter school movement means to its stakeholders and families. Tune in!
You can find out more about his work by visiting www.somersetjefferson.org
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 120: FCSC 2021: Adverse impacts on student’s mental health with Blaire Jackson of Chrysalis Health Jan 12, 2022

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This week, Live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Ryan sits with Blaire Jackson, the Director of Community Relations for Chrysalis Health, a provider of behavioral and mental health services for charter schools. On this episode, Blaire talks about talks about how the nature of his work has changed in the past three years and walks us through the services that his company provides. Blaire also talks about the role of telehealth throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and provides advice to school leaders on how to identify students that are struggling with mental health. Tune in!
You can find out more about his work by visiting www.chrysalishealth.com
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 119: Transforming learners into innovators with Anu Mahajan of TinkRworks Dec 08, 2021

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This week, Ryan sits down with Anu Mahajan, the CEO of TinkRworks. On this episode, Anu talks about the terminology “STEAM” learning as opposed to STEM. Anu also talks about building effective teachers through project-based learning and how STEAM learning can cultivate entrepreneurship in schools. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest’s work by www.tinkrworks.com.
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 118: Education policy with Rhonda Dillingham of the North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools Nov 17, 2021

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This week, Ryan sits down with Rhonda Dillingham, the executive director of the North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools. On this episode, Rhonda talks about how the charter school movement has grown in North Carolina. Rhonda also talks about their recent bipartisan legislative success and how that mindset changed the way education policy is made. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest’s work by www.ncpubliccharters.org
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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