Building Our Super School Podcast

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

Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, the hosts are joined by special guest Lelydeyvis Boza (@lelydeyvis). Lelydeyvis is an education science student at the University of Florida and the host of the new Academica Media podcast “What Happens Next,” which will debut on the network this fall. Ryan hosts BIIE this week. Sarah talks about whether we should “push” students in our schools and Mike provides some advice to all educators and students on avoiding phishing attacks. Tune in! Hosts: Michael Hernandez; Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Michael Hernandez Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, we are joined in the studio by special guest Kelsey Nicole Nelson (@therealknelson) from the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools. Mike hosts this week as Ryan talks about a recent groundbreaking study about how a growth mindset approach can lead to student achievement. Sarah talks about first year teacher survival tips, detailing several ready-to-use strategies to help rookie educators meet the needs of all students. Tune in! Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Sarah hosts the show. In this podcast Mike talks about; camp “Know Where” a workshop/camp that incorporates Microsoft technology throughout the summer free for all students. Ryan introduces the topic mental health absences and differentiations between excused and unexcused absences. Tune in! Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

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

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

Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #WWJD with questions or new topics for Judy Marty. In this month's episode, Judy and Lily talk about what is means to be a public charter school. Judy identifies and debunks all myths about public charters. By detailing various points on how charters operate, she provides answers to help everyone understand the beauty and overall academic goals of public charters. Tune in! Hosts: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly) Producer: Ross Ulysse

Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, we are in back in the studio and Ryan hosts the show. Sarah introduces the topic; rethinking students reading diets and details ways that educators can get students to read to improve literacy skills. Mike talks about the innovations within education technology, identifying its pros and cons. The crew present their views identifying potential benefits and effects of this hybrid approach. Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

This week, Charter School Superstars is on the Charter Talks stage at the 2019 National Charter Schools Conference in Las Vegas. Our guest is Douglas Rodriguez, president of Doral College in South Florida. Doral College is unique among higher education institutions in that it is the first and only college to be founded by charter schools to provide college education opportunities to charter school students. Ryan talks to Doug about how the College was created and what lies ahead for this innovative institution. You can find out more about Doral College by visiting www.doral.edu. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

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

This week, Ryan interviews Debra Boyd and Robert Nickell, managing directors at BB&T capital markets. In this interview, Debra and Robert talk to us in more detail about tax exempt bond financing for charter facilities, including discussing things that charter schools must do to ensure success post-financing. You can find out more about their work by visiting www.bbtcapitalmarkets.com. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

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. On this episode, Lily interviews Sharon Hench, Principal of Somerset Academy JFK in West Palm Beach, Florida. In this podcast, Sharon gives us some background insight into her school’s demographics. Sharon also talks to us about her educational approach, and her strategies for academic improvement at her school. Tune in! Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Charter School Superstars is at the at the National Charter School Conference in Las Vegas. Ryan interviews Danielle Riha, 2019 Alaska Teacher of the Year from the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School. In this interview, Danielle talks to us about her inspirational story in education, including her unusual journey into the teaching profession and how she overcame her difficult first year teaching in rural Alaska. You can find out more about her school’s work by visiting https://www.asdk12.org/anccs. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Charter School Superstars continues its interview series from the National Charter School Conference in Las Vegas. Ryan’s guest is Jim Houliston, Partnership Evangelist for Helios. Helios provides paperless HR services for K-12 institutions that are designed to be comprehensive for the complete employee lifecycle. In this interview, Jim talks to us about the unique HR challenges that K-12 schools encounter as well as the ways that Helios tries to address these challenges.. You can find out more about his work by visiting https://heliosed.com. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, the crew is recording live from the Charter Talks Stage at the National Charter Schools Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. On this episode, the hosts discuss their favorite moments from this year’s conference. Ryan talks about being inspired by meeting 2019 Alaska Teacher of the Year Danielle Riha, Mike discusses the keynote speech from Sal Khan of Khan Academy, and Sarah recaps some powerful sessions she watched about combating sexual assault in schools. Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

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

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

This week, Ryan interviews guest Bob Bourgault, Executive Director of the Almond Acres Charter Academy in San Miguel, California. In today’s interview, Bob speaks to us about his overall philosophy on education. Bob also talks about strategies on growing the natural leadership skills in every child to cultivate a broader swath of leaders. You can find out more about his work by visiting www.bobbourgault.com and almondacres.com Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

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

This week, Ryan sits down with Oscar Sweeten-Lopez, President of College Success Tools for the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. In today’s interview, Oscar informs us about the Dell Scholars Program, a foundation and student resource network that helps low-income students get into, and eventually graduate from, college. Oscar also gives us some insight on preparing students for college and future endeavors. You can find out more about his work by visiting www.dellscholars.org and www.gradsnapp.com. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse