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Episode #72: Digital4Good: Empowering students to be part of the solution – Guests Kim Karr and Malorie Bournazian Apr 01, 2021

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Join Phil Boyte and guests Kim Karr, co-founder of #ICANHELP, and Malorie Bournazian, Lead Intern at Digital4Good, as they discuss using technology and social media in a positive way and empowering students to be part of the solution. They share tips on how educators can encourage students to have safer and healthier digital habits as well as the importance of training students to help and support fellow students as they often turn to one another.

Additional resources, including free curriculum and the "21-Day Digital Wellness Challenge" to create healthy technology habits can be found on ICANHELP.net. Also, don't miss the Digital4Good Virtual Summit Power Hour on April 23, 2021!

Episode #71: COVID-friendly Spring Ideas for Staff and Students – Guest Debbie Hawkins Feb 12, 2021

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Join Phil Boyte and Debbie Hawkins, Campus Culture Director, at Sunnyside High School in Fresno, California, for a run down on virtual and social distancing ideas for this spring. Debbie has created possibilities and fun events for her staff and students during this pandemic without skipping a beat.

Listen in to hear how she helps her school stay connected, including STUDENT events such as Senior Shout Outs on Instagram, Move Up Day, and Virtual Prom; and STAFF events including social distance lawn chair lunches, staff competitions, and a virtual holiday party.

Episode #70: Culture, Life, and People First – Guest Phil Campbell Jan 05, 2021

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Join PB and PC as they bounce questions back and forth about culture, travel, books, self-care, and so much more! Get to know the two friends who are deeply passionate about building great culture, as they share both personal and professional experiences and insights.

Episode #69: Habits of Leadership – Guest Jennifer Duston Dec 15, 2020

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In this episode, Phil Boyte interviews guest Jennifer Duston, former teacher and administrator, and current Client Partner with Franklin Covey Education. Hear Jennifer's views on celebrating hard work, being yourself, and how leadership skills prepare students for life after school.

She also shares a virtual spin on making "emotional bank account" deposits to help increase engagement and build relationships among the school community while distance learning.

Episode 68: Celebrating the Wins – Mini Podcast Dec 01, 2020

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In this mini podcast, Phil Boyte encourages you to take a moment to REFLECT on what is positive in your life and to CELEBRATE those around you! This year we have challenged ourselves in many new ways… be sure to celebrate the incredible, resilient person that you are.

Episode #67: Community, Culture, and Cause - Guest Rhett Ladner Nov 12, 2020

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In Phil Boyte's latest podcast, hear Rhett Ladner, 27-year veteran educator, share ideas on creating a school where everyone is excited to be there. Don't miss Rhett's "mullet philosophy" of injecting some fun into everyday activities and the pivotal question from his colleague that transformed his mindset and approach… Be Yourself!

EPISODE #66: BUILDING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS – GUEST DR. MARIA PEEK Oct 22, 2020

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Hear Phil Boyte and Dr. Maria Peek, Educational Consultant at Future Behavior and former teacher and administrator, share ideas on how students and staff can connect virtually. Maria has a passion for building relationships with students, parents, and community. Listen in to hear how she prioritizes building relationships and takes what works well in-person to the virtual environment. Maria grounds herself in her "why" and encourages others to reflect on their "why."

Episode #65: Virtual campus connections and self-care – Guest Sara Cowey Sep 25, 2020

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Hear from Sara Cowey, Educator and Activities Director, on creative and fun ways she is connecting students virtually this fall, ideas for staff collaboration and recognition, and the importance of self-care. As Sara and Phil discuss, everyone on campus (virtual or in-person) is "in this together" and it is critical to not only take care of each other but also ourselves.

Episode #64: Teach to Make a Difference – Guest Dr. Farah (Meadows) Ortega-Choate Sep 09, 2020

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When your mantra is "Teach to Make a Difference," the outcome is amazing. Dr. Farah (Meadows) Ortega-Choate shares what she is doing this fall to inspire culture with both students and staff while distance learning. Hear her ideas on building relationships early in the semester and the importance of "connection before content."

Farah is in her twentieth year of teaching in Desert Sands Unified School District at the secondary level and is currently the Activities Director, AVID Coordinator, ASB and Renaissance Teacher, and AVID Teacher at La Quinta Middle STEM Academy.

EPISODE #63: THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – GUEST SABRINA GOODWIN MONDAY Aug 20, 2020

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In this episode, Phil Boyte and his guest, Sabrina Goodwin Monday, Global National Sales Director of Mary Kay Cosmetics, encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and think in an innovative way.

Get a dose of positive mental attitude (PMA) as Sabrina shares many inspirational ideas on how to motivate others, the importance of listening and understanding, and working with an end goal in mind.

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