Teach The Way They Learn

Ep 64: All About Classical Learning with Jason Doughty Sep 25, 2024

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This month, Lilly sits with Jason Doughty, the Director of Growth at Great Hearts Florida. Jason answers the question “What is classical education anyway?” Jason also talks about how is a classical school different than a public school, traditional Christian school, or non-classical charter or private school? In a nutshell: Classical educational teaches students HOW to learn.
Traditional education teaches students WHAT to learn.Tune In!
You can find out more about his work by visiting https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 63: Navigating the Science of Pandemics with Dr. Eileen Marty May 21, 2024

At Academica Media, we believe that understanding science is crucial for navigating complex challenges.
This week, Lily sits with Dr. Eileen Marty, an expert in infectious diseases and disaster medicine, join us on the podcast. Dr. Marty talks about the science behind pandemics, offering clarity on terminology and discussing the progression of events leading to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the initial alerts by the World Health Organization to the global response and lessons learned, Dr. Marty provides valuable perspectives for educators, administrators, and parents alike.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 62: Empowering Resilience Through a Dose of Positivity with Mike Diamond Mar 26, 2024

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
We’re back! This week, Lily sits with Mike Diamond, a Director, Life Coach, and Interventionist. Mike talks about his personal journey of resilience, recounting his struggles with dyslexia and drug abuse. Mike also talks about discovering inner strength and determination to push through the pain and overcome obstacles. Drawing from his experiences, he has dedicated himself to serving families and transforming communities, using his story as a source of inspiration and empowerment. Tune in!
You can find out more about his work by visiting www.themikediamond.com
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 61: Exploring the Benefits of Chat GPT in the Classroom with David Calvo– part 2 of 2 Aug 21, 2023

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily sits concludes her interview with David Calvo, the Director of Family and Community Engagement at the California Association for Bilingual Education - CABE. On this episode, Lily and David are joined by Ross Ulysse of Academica, who talks about the use of Chat GPT and shares his experience with Artificial Intelligence throughout his graduate studies. Our guests also talk about embracing the platform to help enhance and transform instructional delivery. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guests work by visiting https://www.gocabe.org/
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 60: Exploring the Benefits of Chat GPT in the Classroom with David Calvo– part 1 of 2 Jul 20, 2023

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
We’re back with Teach the Way Learn! This week, Lily sits with David Calvo, the Director of Family and Community Engagement at the California Association for Bilingual Education - CABE. On this episode, David talks about Chat GPT and its importance in the world of education. David also talks about the advantages and disadvantages of Chat GPT and the paradigm shift between the workplace and institutions of learning when it comes to utilizing the platform. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guests work by visiting https://www.gocabe.org/
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 59: Youth violence prevention in K-12 education with Dewey Cornell Aug 10, 2022

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
We’re back with Teach the Way Learn! This week, Lily sits with Dewey Cornell, the forensic clinical psychologist and Professor of Education in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. On this episode, Dewey talks about the history of thread assessment and his work in the field. Dewey also talks about the implementation of the CSTAG model and shares preventative measures measures to ensure the safety of all students. Tune in!
You can find out more about his work by visiting
https://education.virginia.edu/faculty-research/centers-labs-projects/research-labs/youth-violence-project/comprehensive-school
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 58: Social emotional learning practices with Idalia Suarez and Elanit Weizman Jan 18, 2022

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Live at the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference, Lily sits with Idalia Suarez and Elanit Weizman, the principal of Somerset Academy Oaks and principal of Ben Gamla Charter. On this episode, Our guests’ talk about their work as an administrator at their school and implementation of SEL and trauma informed practices on their campus. Our guests’ also talks about emotional challenges that students face and shares best practices to address each student’s academic needs. Tune in!
You can find out more about their work by visiting https://www.somersetoaks.com/ ; https://www.bengamlapalmbeach.org/
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 57: Servicing the LGBTQ communities with De Palazzo Dec 14, 2021

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily sits with De Palazzo. De Palazzo brings a passionate spirit and a solid depth and breadth of school-based knowledge to her role as Equality Florida’s new statewide Safe School Director. On this episode, De talks about. On this episode, De talks about challenges that educators and administrators face when servicing the LGBTQ+ community and ways to address student identities. De also shares reputable resources to better aid all students. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 56: Creating effective learning environments for students with Rachel Havey Dec 07, 2021

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Live at the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference, Lily sits with Rachel Havey ,the director of Improvement Services and Professional Learning at Cognia. On this episode, Rachel talks about her work at Cognia and how to reignite student engagement in the classroom amid COVID-19 challenges. Rachel also talks about ways to encourage students to ask for help and shares key areas to help educators improve their practice to better hone in on student engagement. Tune in!
You can find out more about her work by visiting www.cognia.org
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 55: Using neuroscience to address student behaviors with Amanda Salazar Nov 30, 2021

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
We are back! This week, Live at the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference Lily sits with Amanda Salazar, the testing and recruitment coordinator at Doral College. On this episode, Amanda talks about her research in neuroscience and the effects of substance abuse. Amanda also talks about the importance for educators to share the consequences of substance abuse and addiction to students and raise awareness in schools. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guests work by visiting www.doral.edu
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 54: Rabbi Moshe Heyn interview (Part 2 of 2) - - Exploring the concept of spirituality Feb 16, 2021

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily concludes her conversation with Rabbi Moshe Heyn, a rabbi, musician, chaplain, surfer and spiritual activist who practices and teaches a synthesis of humanism and mysticism. On this episode, Rabbi Moshe talks about the difference between spirituality and religion. Rabbi Moshe also talks about how to increase opportunities for spirituality in schools to foster good student relationships and shares effective ways to do so. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guests work by visiting www.RabbiMosheTom.com.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 53: Rabbi Moshe Heyn interview (Part 1 of 2) - - Exploring the concept of spirituality Feb 02, 2021

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily sits with Rabbi Moshe Heyn, a rabbi, musician, chaplain, surfer and spiritual activist who practices and teaches a synthesis of humanism and mysticism. On this episode, Rabbi Moshe talks about the meaning of spiritually and the importance of educating our youth about the benefits of spiritual growth. Rabbi Moshe also talks about his experience working with students, parents, and educators on modeling spirituality.
You can find out more about our guests work by visiting www.RabbiMosheTom.com.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 52: De Palazzo interview (Part 2 of 2) - - Servicing the LGBT community Dec 08, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily sits with De Palazzo. De Palazzo brings a passionate spirit and a solid depth and breadth of school-based knowledge to her role as Equality Florida’s new statewide Safe School Director. On this episode, De talks about the risk factors and challenges that LGBTQ+ students face. De also talks about the available resources to address the needs of LGBTQ+ students.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 51: De Palazzo interview (Part 1 of 2) - - Servicing the LGBT community Nov 24, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily sits with De Palazzo. De Palazzo brings a passionate spirit and a solid depth and breadth of school-based knowledge to her role as Equality Florida’s new statewide Safe School Director. On this episode, De talks about LGBTQ+ in the K-12 setting to ensure that student identities are respected and treated equitably in schools and beyond. As a former classroom teacher De also shares effective ways to tend to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ students.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 50: Equity and equality with David Calvo (Part 2 of 2) Oct 27, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily concludes her conversation with David Calvo, principal of Los Angeles Arts and Enterprise Academy. On this episode, Lily and David talk about accessibility to technology and hurtles that the school has overcome. David also talks about personalizing student support and stresses the importance of mental health. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 49: Equity and equality with David Calvo (Part 1 of 2) Oct 20, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily sits with David Calvo, principal of Los Angeles Arts and Enterprise Academy. On this episode, Lily talks to David about what it means to implement both equity and equality in K-12 education. David also talks about how the pandemic has affected the students of Los Angeles and efforts made to ensure students receive quality education in the time of uncertainty.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 48: Traumatic stressors during COVID-19 with Arlene Dyer (Part 2 of 2) Oct 06, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily concludes her conversation with school psychologist Arlene Dyer. On this episode, Arlene talks about the various levels of trauma and how to identify these stressors. Arlene also talks about ways to augment mental health services to cater to students when they return to the physical classroom. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 47: Traumatic stressors during COVID-19 with Arlene Dyer (Part 1 of 2) Sep 29, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily sits with school psychologist Arlene Dyer. On this episode, Arlene talks about what trauma is and the importance of trauma awareness. Arlene also talks about the events that trigger trauma and ways that educators should address what causes traumatic stress.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 46: Anxiety awareness with Arlene Dyer (Part 2 of 2) Jun 16, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily concludes her conversation with Arlene Dyer. On this episode, Arlene talks about what anxiety can cause and the challenges of addressing anxiety in the virtual setting. Arlene also provides tips to help strengthen mindfulness and shares creative ways to keep students engaged while acknowledging their socio-emotional wellbeing. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 45: Anxiety awareness with Arlene Dyer (Part 1 of 2) Jun 09, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily sits down with school psychologist Arlene Dyer. On this episode, Arlene talks about anxiety in school-aged children and how it is affecting students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Arlene also talks about the signs and symptoms of anxiety and how to identify it to administer appropriate diagnoses. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 44: Strategies for emergency remote learning with Michael Zwaagstra (Part 2 of 2) Jun 02, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily concludes her conversation with Michael Zwaagstra. Michael is an author and a public high school social studies teacher in Manitoba, Canada. On this episode, Lily and Michael talk about the beauty behind direct instruction and how this can be infused into the virtual setting. Our host and guest also share strategies on to how provide effective distance learning instruction to meet academic standards from home. Tune in!
Be sure to check out his latest book, A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning, published by John Catt Educational.
You can find out more about our guest work by visiting www.michaelzwaagstra.com or Twitter @zwaagstram.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 43: Strategies for emergency remote learning with Michael Zwaagstra (Part 1 of 2) May 26, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily sits with Michael Zwaagstra. Michael is an author and a public high schol social studies teacher in Manitoba, Canada. On this episode, Lily talks to Michael about the academic foundations needed to ensure that teaching and the integration of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic is not only resourceful but is impactful. Michael also talks about the importance of direct instruction, knowledge-rich classrooms, and lots of practice as essential elements for student success.
Be sure to check out his latest book, A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning, published by John Catt Educational.
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.michaelzwaagstra.com or Twitter @zwaagstram.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 42: Parenting one on one (Part 3 of 3) Mar 24, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily concludes her conversation with Ross Ulysse of Academica. On this episode, Lily talks about teaching our students that failure is ok to overcome challenges. Lily also discusses practical strategies to help students become resilient in their future endeavors. Tune in!
Article: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/teaching-children-it-s-ok-to-fail
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 41: Parenting one on one (Part 2 of 3) Mar 17, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily continues her conversation with Ross Ulysse of Academica. On this episode, Lily talks about the importance of friendship for school aged children. Lily also talks about what we can do as parents and educators to ensure that we are encouraging friendships amongst our students, and that we are laying the groundwork so that our children can sustain and create friendships. Tune in!
Article: https://www.frontierdistrict.k-state.edu/family/child-development/docs/school-age/ImportanceFriendship.pdf
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 40: Parenting one on one (Part 1 of 3) Mar 10, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily sits with Ross Ulysse of Academica. On this episode, Lily talks to Ross about National Namesake Day and provides parental advice to parents and educators. They share their thoughts on the importance of controlling, limiting, and censoring the amount of information, exposure, and media access that we give our children. Lily also provides strategies on how to equip our students with the necessary tools to help prevent potential health risk.
Article: https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716704917/when-the-news-is-scary-what-to-say-to-kids
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 39: William Tagle Interview - - Human trafficking awareness (Part 2 of 2) Jan 21, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, in acknowledgment of human trafficking awareness month, Lily concludes her conversation with William Tagle, national director of safety and security at Academica. On this episode, William talks about the root causes alongside the most targeted and vulnerable groups involved in human trafficking. He also talks about the social media platforms that play a role in luring children into human trafficking and ways to help prevent this from happening.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 38: William Tagle Interview - - Human trafficking awareness (Part 1 of 2) Jan 14, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, in acknowledgement of human trafficking awareness month, Lily sits down with William Tagle, national director of safety and security at Academica. On this episode, Lily and William talk about the crime of human trafficking. He also talks about raising awareness and what educators can do to help equip students with the necessary tools and information to ensure their safety.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Production: Ross Ulysse

Ep 37: Christine McGuinn and Scott Davidson Interview - - STEM stories (Part 2 of 2) Jan 07, 2020

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily concludes her interview with Christine McGuinn, director of education projects at Academica, and Scott Davidson, senior director of STEM services at Cognia. On this episode, Christine and Scott talk about the importance of STEM in education and share their thoughts on ways to better design learning experiences to help all students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.  
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Ep 36: Christina McGuinn and Scott Davidson Interview - - STEM stories (Part 1 of 2) Dec 17, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Lily interviews Christine McGuinn, director of education projects at Academica, and Scott Davidson, senior director of STEM services at Cognia. On this episode, Christine and Scott talk provide insight on the origins of STEM in education and discuss increasing the exposure and engagement of STEM learning.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Ep 34: Renu Mody Interview (Part 3 of 3) - - The college planning process Dec 03, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily concludes her interview with Renu Mody. Renu is an educational consultant who advises as a board member across several civic, educational, and social justice non-profits. She also is an independent college counselor and attorney in Miami, Florida. On this episode, Renu talks about college finances and schools of choice. Renu also talks about the three categories of colleges students should take into consideration when applying to universities; reaches, target schools, and safety schools. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 33: Renu Mody Interview (Part 2 of 3) - - The college planning process Nov 26, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily continues her interview with Renu Mody. Renu is an educational consultant who serves as a board member across several civic, educational, and social justice non-profits. She also is an independent college counselor and attorney in Miami, Florida. On this episode, Renu talks about the importance of college deadlines and pacing guides, and discusses the curricular requirements prior to attending college. Renu also talks about the role of educators throughout the planning process by detailing practical strategies on what they can do to better assist all students to help them get into the college of their choice.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 32: Renu Mody Interview (Part 1 of 3) - - The college planning process Nov 19, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Lily interviews Renu Mody. Renu is an educational consultant and serves as a board member across several civic, educational, and social justice non-profits. She is an independent college counselor and attorney in Miami, Florida. In this three-part series, Renu talks to Lily about all things college and the college experience. On this episode, Renu talks about the preparation process, when and where to begin planning, and academic requirements. Renu also identifies the recommended testing options available to all first-time college applicants. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 31: Rufus Lott III founder of LOTT Educational Consultants (Part 3 of 3) - - Restorative Practice Sep 24, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily concludes her interview Rufus Lott III, founder of LOTT Educational Consultants and a leading consultant specializing in the area of Restorative Practices in schools. In this podcast, Rufus talks about raising emotional awareness and why emotional intelligence matters. Rufus also presents effective ways to interact with students to help better understand their mental health and to build relationships moving towards changed behavior.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Ep 30: Rufus Lott III founder of LOTT Educational Consultants (Part 2 of 3) - - Restorative Practice Sep 17, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily continues her interview Rufus Lott III, founder of LOTT Educational Consultants and a leading consultant specializing in the area of Restorative Practices in schools. In this podcast, Rufus introduces the model of restorative practice: connect, correct, consequence. Rufus details proactive methods during each phase for effective outcomes. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Ep 29: Rufus Lott III of LOTT Educational Consultants (Part 1 of 3)- - Restorative Practice Sep 10, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum
This week, Lily interviews Rufus Lott III, founder of LOTT Educational Consultants and a leading consultant specializing in the area of restorative practices in schools. In this podcast, Rufus talks about the meaning of restorative practice and its origin. Rufus also talks about his experience in education and ways he has implemented restorative practice to make a positive impact on the lives of all students.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Ep 28: Superintendent Dr. Roberto Padilla interview - - Equity and Equality Aug 20, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Lily interviews Dr. Roberto Padilla superintendent of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District in Newburgh, New York. In this podcast, Dr. Padilla talks about his life in education and his journey becoming superintendent. Roberto also identifies three components: know, love, and challenge presenting techniques to create connections with all students.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Ep 27: Principal Matthew Bieule interview (Part 2 of 2) - - Building academic relationship Aug 13, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Lily continues her interview with Matthew Bieule, Principal of SLAM! Boca Raton Sports Leadership, Arts, & Management. In this podcast, Matthew emphasizes the importance of building relationships. He also talks about what needs to be done to maintain rigor and prevalence. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 26: Principal Matthew Bieule interview (Part 1 of 2) - - Building academic relationship Aug 06, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Lily interviews Matthew Bieule, Principal of SLAM! Boca Raton Sports Leadership, Arts, & Management. In this podcast, Matthew talk to us about building relationships between principals, teachers, and students. Matthew also provides practical strategies on structuring a successful work atmosphere and educational environment.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 24: Lynn Norman Teck Interview - - Florida Charter School Alliance Jul 23, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Teach The Way They Learn brings you an episode from the National Charter School Conference in Las Vegas. In this podcast, Lily is joined by Florida Charter School Alliance President Lynn Norman Teck. Lynn talks to us about the mission of the Alliance and the importance of school choice for all students. Lynn also debunks many of the misconceptions and myths of the ed reform movement. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 23: Assemblywoman Selena Torres and Principal Renee Fairless- - empowering English language learners Jul 16, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Teach The Way They Learn brings you an episode from the National Charter School Conference in Las Vegas. Lily is joined by Nevada state assemblywoman Selena Torres and Principal Renee Fairless of the Mater Academy Mountain Vista charter school. Assemblywoman Torres and Principal Fairless helped develop AB 219, which provides language accommodations for English language learners in Nevada. In this podcast, Lily talks to Renee and Selena about their experience getting AB 219 passed, and the importance of addressing the injustices that English language learners face in the school setting.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 22: Overview of Learning Disabilities in the Education Setting (Part 2 of 2) Jul 09, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Lily continues her conversation on disabilities in an educational environment. In this podcast, Lily discusses statistics on disabilities, outlines best practices in classroom accommodations, and provides educators with a checklist to ensure that they are meeting the academic needs of all students. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 21: Overview of Learning Disabilities in the Education Setting (Part 1 of 2) Jul 02, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Lily gives us a brief overview about three common learning disabilities in the educational environment. She goes into detail, identifying each disorder as well as their symptoms and early indicators. Lily also provides answers to frequently asked questions asked about teaching students with disabilities. Tune in!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 20: Principal Cory Oliver Interview (Part 3 of 3) - - Jefferson County Turnaround May 21, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Lily interviews Principal Cory Oliver from the Jefferson County K-12 Somerset Charter School. Jefferson is located in one of the historically lowest-performing districts in Florida. In this final segment, Lily and Cory talk about all the significant changes seen within the course of a year. They also speak about the efforts made to make a difference in this community and all other positive outcomes realized from this project. Tune in to the final segment to find out more on this incredible transformation!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Ep 19: Principal Cory Oliver Interview (Part 2 of 3) - - Jefferson County Turnaround May 14, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Lily interviews Principal Cory Oliver from the Jefferson County K-12 Somerset charter school. Jefferson is located in one of the historically lowest-performing districts in Florida. In this segment, Cory talks to Lily about the levels of poverty in this community and his journey when he first got to Jefferson. He also talks about the leadership skills that he embraces and expresses the love he has for all his students. Tune in to part 2 of this amazing podcast!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Ep 18: Principal Cory Oliver Interview (Part 1 of 3) - - Jefferson County Turnaround May 07, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
This week, Lily interviews Principal Cory Oliver from the Jefferson County K-12 Somerset charter school. Jefferson is located in one of the historically lowest-performing districts in Florida. In this segment, Lily talks about this school of hope and introduces Principal Cory Oliver who speaks about his experience thus far as Principal at Jefferson. He also talks about what drew him to Jefferson and his plan to turn around not only the school but the Jefferson community. Tune in to this amazing podcast!
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Ep 17: Dr. Jennifer Durocher Interview (Part 3 of 3) - - Autism Awareness Apr 30, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
In honor of national autism awareness month, Lily concludes her interview with autism expert Dr. Jennifer Durocher. Dr. Durocher is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and the Clinical Director of the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities. In this episode, Dr. Durocher speaks about the three very important skills that are needed when working with individuals with autism. She also provides online resources for administrators, educators, and parents to reach out to for guidance.
The Center for Autism & Related Disabilities is an organization at the University of Miami that provides support for schools and families. This organization provides free resources, and teaches us how to better understand the world in which children with autism live. For more information, click the link down below.
www.umCARD.org
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Ep 16: Dr. Jennifer Durocher Interview (Part 2 of 3) - - Autism Awareness Apr 23, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
In honor of national autism awareness month, Lily continues her interview with autism expert Dr. Jennifer Durocher. Dr. Durocher is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and the Clinical Director of the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities. In this episode, Dr. Durocher goes in more detail explaining the root of autism, various hypotheses, studies, and outliers. She also stresses that educators must provide more support for individuals with autism and have a stronger appreciation for the struggles of parents in this area.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Post-Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 15: Dr. Jennifer Durocher Interview (Part 1 of 3) - - Autism Awareness Apr 16, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
To kick off national autism awareness month, Lily sits down with autism expert Dr. Jennifer Durocher. Dr. Durocher is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and the Clinical Director of the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities. . She addresses the early indications and symptoms of autism and discusses various methods to help educators and parents identify these characteristics.
https://urlzs.com/pji8
https://urlzs.com/21Ge
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Post-Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 14: Jennifer DeSousa, Yaneisy Abreu and the Gibson Turnaround (Part 3 of 3) Mar 05, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
Lily has two new guests this week. From Thelma Louise Gibson Charter School comes Jennifer DeSousa and Yaneisy Abreu in the final segment of this amazing series about The Gibson turnaround. In this episode, we discuss the importance of listening to teachers during a turnaround, empowering teacher's strengths, and the importance of trust between the school leader and their staff.
Host: Lily Salazar

Ep 13: Jennifer DeSousa, Yaneisy Abreu and the Gibson Turnaround (Part 2 of 3) Feb 26, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
Lily has two new guests this week. From Thelma Louise Gibson Charter School comes Jennifer DeSousa and Yaneisy Abreu to talk about how to use diagnostic data to create action plans for students and using a standards-aligned curriculum while allowing your staff enough time during the school day to collaborate on lesson plans to help turn around a school, in an underprivileged neighborhood. The Gibson turnaround is a 3 part series, so stay tuned in, for the final segment of this amazing story.
Host: Lily Salazar

Ep 12: Jennifer DeSousa, Yaneisy Abreu and the Gibson Turnaround (Part 1 of 3) Feb 19, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
Lily has two new guests this week. From Thelma Louise Gibson Charter School comes Jennifer DeSousa and Yaneisy Abreu to talk about their "boots on the ground' approach to turning around a school, in an underprivileged neighborhood. The Gibson turnaround is a 3 part series, so stay tuned in, for parts 2 and 3 of this incredible story.
Host: Lily Salazar

Ep 11: William Tagle Interview (Part 3 of 3)--Analyzing School Safety in Today's Climate Feb 05, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
That's why this week, Lily has on Major William Tagle to discuss school safety and get his take on:
"The Seven Strategies to Keeping Schools Safer" by Bill Ziegler, and posted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
This is part 3 of a 3 part series.
School Safety is a core tenant to Academica and all of its supported schools. In the wake of the upcoming anniversary of the MSD tragedy, we would like to share our experts with you in this subject, so that we can be safer together.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)

Ep 10: William Tagle Interview (Part 2 of 3)--Analyzing School Safety in Today's Climate Jan 30, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
That's why this week, Lily has on Major William Tagle to discuss school safety and get his take on:
"The Seven Strategies to Keeping Schools Safer" by Bill Ziegler, and posted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
This is part 2 of a 3 part series.
School Safety is a core tenant to Academica and all of its supported schools. In the wake of the upcoming anniversary of the MSD tragedy, we would like to share our experts with you in this subject, so that we can be safer together.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)

Ep 9: William Tagle Interview (Part 1 of 3)--Analyzing School Safety in Today's Climate Jan 22, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum.
That's why this week, Lily has on Major William Tagle to discuss school safety and get his take on:
"The Seven Strategies to Keeping Schools Safer" by Bill Ziegler, and posted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
This is part 1 of a 3 part series.
School Safety is a core tenant to Academica and all of its supported schools. In the wake of the upcoming anniversary of the MSD tragedy, we would like to share our experts with you in this subject, so that we can be safer together.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)

Ep 8: Carlos Alvarez/Idalia Suarez Interview (Part 2 of 2)-- Grit: It Starts at the Top Jan 08, 2019

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. Lily is continuing her interview with two amazing principals from the Academica Network: Carlos Alvarez from the City of Hialeah Educational Academy and Idalia Suarez from Somerset City Arts Conservatory. Carlos and Idalia share their experiences with how they have transformed from using a fixed mindset to a growth mindset along with how a school should create a safe culture which promotes the benefits and sacrifices that comes with grit.
Host: Lily Salazar
Producer: Frankie Mestre

Ep 7: Carlos Alvarez/Idalia Suarez Interview (Part 1 of 2)-- Grit: It Starts at the Top Dec 18, 2018

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. That's why this week Lily has on two amazing principals from the Academica network: Carlos Alvarez from the City of Hialeah Educational Academy and Idalia Suarez from Somerset City Arts Conservatory. Retouching on the theme of grit, they go into how they as principals make sure that students believe in themselves and pursuing their passions, but also how they work with their teachers to make sure that this goes hand-in-hand with curriculum in the classroom. And if there's one thing they're sure about: it starts at the top.
Hosts: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)

Ep 6: Tony Morales/Juan Infante Interview (Part 3 of 3)--Sleep, Anxiety, and the Brain Dec 11, 2018

LIly wraps up her interview with Juan Infante and Tony Morales this week on a strong note. As we've been talking about the past couple of weeks, the brain is a very malleable thing. Juan and Tony shed more light this week on how sleeping patterns in students and anxiety levels can actually affect their ability to perform school on a neurological level.
Hosts: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)

Ep 5: Tony Morales/Juan Infante Interview (Part 2 of 3)--Neuroscience and the Income Achievement Gap Dec 04, 2018

This week on the show we continue Liliana's interview with Juan Infante and Tony Morales on the application of neuroscience to the classroom. Liliana, Juan, and Tony dissect how neuroplasticity relates to the income achievement gap between students of higher and lower income students. They also cover how cognitive biases can affect both how students and teachers interact in the class. Tune in!
Hosts: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)

Ep 4: Tony Morales/Juan Infante Interview (Part 1 of 3)--Neuroscience and Education Nov 27, 2018

This week, Liliana Salazar begins her first part of a three-part interview with Tony Morales and Juan Infante on the role that neuroscience plays in education. Tony, Juan, and Liliana discuss how educators can use neuroscience concepts to creative positive education outcomes for all students. They also discuss concepts like neuroplasticity and the effects of stress on student learning.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)

Ep 3: Fernando Zulueta Interview (Part 3 of 3)--The Growth Mindset Nov 20, 2018

This week, Liliana Salazar wraps up her interview series with Fernando Zulueta, President of Academica, on the role of "grit" in education. Bouncing off of Ep 2, Liliana and Fernando discuss how schools today reinforce a "Fixed Mindset" that frustrates students and restricts them from developing grit. From there, they dive into what a growth-oriented mindset looks like and how approaches to education can be tailored to shape such a mindset within students. This episode will be last iteration of the Fernando Zulueta interview series tackling the concept of grit and how if affects our education system.
Hosts: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Guests: Fernado Zulueta (@FernandoZulueta)
Producers: Santiago Arias, Ryan Kairalla, Michael Hernandez

Ep 2: Fernando Zulueta interview (Part 2 of 3)--Grit and closing the achievement gap Nov 13, 2018

This week, Liliana continues her interview with Academica President Fernando Zulueta about grit. In this episode, Fernando discusses the role that grit plays in effecting significant socioeconomic changes through education, particularly with regard to closing the achievement gap. He also discusses the value of "deliberate practice" in improving skills both in and out of the classroom.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)

Ep 1: Fernando Zulueta interview (Part 1 of 3)--The role of grit in student achievement Nov 03, 2018

Welcome to Teach They Way They Learn! Each week, host Liliana Salazar provides insight on strategies to teach all groups of students. The show will feature interviews with acclaimed education professionals as well as expert advice from the host herself. Liliana is a former teacher, principal, and district-level administrator and currently serves today as the National Director of Special Education and Student Support for Academica, America's largest charter school service and support provider.
This week, we feature the first of a three-part interview with Liliana and education entrepreneur and advocate Fernando Zulueta. Fernando is the President of Academica and one of the pioneers of the charter school movement in Florida. Liliana talks to Fernando about his life in charter education as well as the role that the concepts of grit, perseverance, and conscientiousness play in lifelong student achievement.
Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected