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Ep 97: Fostering the love of reading in students with Ric Hasenyager of RosenLightSail Jan 27, 2021

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This week, Ryan sits with Ric Hasenyager the Vice President of Curriculum Solutions for RosenLightSail, a education platform that provides e-reading and reading assessment solutions for students and schools. On this episode, Ric talks about keeping students engaged with reading during COVID19 and provides advice how charter schools can use this technology to implement a reading across a curriculum plan. Ric also talks about how schools can use technology to get data about student reading and the core features of the RLS product. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest's work by visiting www.rosenlightsail.com.
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 96: Classroom of the Future Series: enhancing the online classroom experience with Homero Gonzalez of Pinecrest Preparatory Jan 13, 2021

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This week, we continue our series of interviews with stakeholders from schools who are taking part in the Classroom of the Future initiative and are working to use this technology to foster lasting change in the education system. This week, Ryan sits with Homero Gonzalez, a charter school parent whose daughter currently attends the Pinecrest Preparatory Middle High School in Miami, Florida, which is currently using Classroom of the Future technology. On this episode, Homero talks about his daughter’s Carmela classroom experience and how Pinecrest Prep used this technology to help her succeed. Homero also talks about the biggest challenge as a parent helping manage your child’s education during the pandemic and how COTF helped with that challenge. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest school by visiting ppmhcharterschool.org
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 95: Advancements in Social and Emotional Learning with Carly Daff and Dr. Vanessa LaPoint of Canva Dec 16, 2020

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This week, Ryan sits with Carly Daff and Dr. Vanessa LaPointe of Canva. Our guests talk about the Canva platform and their partnership with the Care Bears to create new SEL resources. Our guests also talk about why SEL is so important for education and the emphasis placed on ensuring these resources are effective for all educators and students.
You can find out more about this project by visiting canva.com.
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 94: Classroom of the Future Series: Incorporating innovative technology in K-12 education with Mark Quiroz of Samsung Dec 02, 2020

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This week, we continue our series of interviews with stakeholders from schools who are taking part in the Classroom of the Future initiative and are working to use this technology to foster lasting change in the education system. This week, Ryan sits with Mark Quiroz, the Vice President of Marketing for the Display Division of Samsung. On this episode, Mark talks about Samsung’s work in education and what inspired the company to want to provide hardware solutions to educators and schools. Mark also talks about how Samsung’s displays help teachers in the Classroom of the Future environment and what’s next for Samsung in education. Tune in!
You can find out more about his work school by visiting www.classroomofthefuture.com
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 93: Classroom of the Future Series: On-campus instruction during COVID-19 with Jaslene Diaz of Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Nov 18, 2020

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This week, we continue our series of interviews with stakeholders from schools who are taking part in the Classroom of the Future initiative and are working to use this technology to foster lasting change in the education system. This week, Ryan sits with Jaslene Diaz, a 7th grader at the Mater Brighton Lakes Charter School in Kissimmee, Florida who is currently learning in a Classroom of the Future. On this episode, Jaslene talks about her COTF experience and interactions in the life classroom setting. Jaslene also talks about her favorite piece of Classroom of the Future technology and shares her thoughts on the future of schools.

Ep 92: Classroom of the Future Series: The remote learning experience with Jeremiah Pierre-Louis of Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Nov 04, 2020

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This week, we continue our series of interviews with stakeholders from schools who are taking part in the Classroom of the Future initiative and are working to use this technology to foster lasting change in the education system. This week, Ryan sits with Jeremiah Pierre-Louis, who is a ninth-grader at the Mater Brighton Lakes Charter School in Kissimmee, Florida. Jeremiah is currently learning online in the Classroom of the Future model. On this episode, Jeremiah talks about his experience and interactions with remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeremiah also talks about his favorite piece of Classroom of the Future technology and shares his thoughts on the future of schools.
You can find out more about our guest’s school by visiting www.materbrightonlakes.com
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 91: Classroom of the Future Series: Empowering students with Carmen Cangemi of Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Oct 21, 2020

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This week, we continue our series of interviews with stakeholders from schools who are taking part in the Classroom of the Future initiative and are working to use this technology to foster lasting change in the education system. This week, Ryan sits with Carmen Cangemi, the principal of the Mater Brighton Lakes Academy charter school in Kissimmee, Florida. On this episode, Carmen also talks about the benefits that Classroom of the Future has provided in her classroom and also shares her school’s positive experiences with the Leader in Me program.
You can find out more about her work by visiting www.materbrightonlakes.com
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 90: Classroom of the Future Series: Overcoming adversity to continue to deliver great outcomes with Ericka Briones of Pinecrest Academy Oct 07, 2020

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Over the next few episodes, Charter School Superstars will be interviewing stakeholders from schools who are taking part in the Classroom of the Future initiative and are working to use this technology to foster lasting change in the education system. This week, Ryan sits down with Ericka Briones, the principal of the A-rated Pinecrest Creek Academy charter school in Orlando, Florida. On this episode, Ericka talks about what makes the Pinecrest Creek community unique and how students have accessed quality education physically and remotely. Ericka also talks about how families have responded to Classroom of the Future and how this technology will play a lasting role in K-12 education.
You can find out more about her work by visiting www.pinecrestcreekacademy.org.
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 89: Trauma-informed approaches during COVID-19 with Dr. Caprice Young of Learn4Life Sep 30, 2020

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This week, Ryan sits with Dr. Caprice Young, the National Superintendent of Learn4Life, a network of nonprofit public schools that emphasize personalized learning, career training, mentoring, and life skills. On this episode, Dr. Young talks about Learn4life and the work that her schools have done to incorporate trauma-informed education methods into classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Young talks about how trauma can inhibit student learning and outlines approaches that teachers and schools can take to incorporate a trauma-informed approach to the educational process.
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.learn4life.org
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 88: Budgeting and procurement during COVID with Ellen Lin of Green Dot Public Schools Sep 20, 2020

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This week, Ryan sits with Ellen Lin, the Chief Operating Officer for Green Dot Public Schools National. On this episode, Ellen talks about the work that she does for Green Dot and operational opportunities and challenges she encounters in her work. Ellen also talks about the unique budgeting and procurement challenges that charter schools face during the COVID pandemic and reflects on best practices that will serve schools well during their reopening phases.
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.greendot.org
Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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