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Charter School Superstars

Summary: An interview series featuring the incredible teachers, administrators, students, policymakers, social entrepreneurs, and other voices that are leading an education revolution.

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 Ep 103: Teaching the craft of sports media to students with Frank Fernandez of SLAM SiriusXM Radio | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1183

This week, Ryan sits with Frank Fernandez, the faculty Executive Producer of SLAM Radio. Located on the SLAM Miami charter school campus, SLAM Radio is the first SiriusXM radio station run by high school students. On this episode, Frank talks about his background in sports media and his experience working with charter school students as part of the SLAM Radio program. Frank also talks about the education process of teaching students while ensuring that they get good practical training. You can find out more about our guest’s school by visiting www.slammiami.com Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

 Ep 102: Breaking barriers in soccer coaching with Pamela McDonald of Doral Academy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1222

This week, Ryan sits with Pamela McDonald, the head coach of the Doral Academy Charter School boy’s soccer team in Doral, Florida. On this episode, Pamela talks about her experience coaching the Doral Charter team for 13 years and challenges she faced in the process in becoming the first female coach in Florida to lead a team to a boys state soccer championship. Pamela also talks about her coaching philosophy and how she has helped grow their athletic program.You can find out more about our guest school by visiting www.doralacademyprep.orgHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

 Ep 101: Effective substitute teaching recruitment strategies with Mike Teng of Swing Education | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 993

This week, Ryan sits with Mike Teng, the CEO and Co-Founder of Swing Education, a staffing company that connects schools with high-quality substitute teachers. On this episode, Mike talks about what motivated him to start Swing Education and his experience as a school administrator having to navigate finding substitute teachers. Mike also talks about the different roles that substitute teachers can play in charter schools and how this has changed during the pandemic. Tune in!You can find out more about our guest school by visiting www.swingeducation.com.Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

 Ep 100: School safety and compliance during the pandemic with James Palcik of Flinn Scientific | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1125

This week, Ryan sits with James Palcik, the Director of Education, Safety, and Compliance at Flinn Scientific. On this episode, James talks about his role at Flinn and goes over effective protocols, activities, and equipment that schools can use to help them re-open safely. James also talks how to keep school science labs safe. You can find out more about our guest’s work (and more about the Flinn Professional Learning Series) by visiting www.flinnsci.com. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

 Ep 99: What Happens Next with charter school alum and journalist Amanda Milian | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 869

This week, Ryan sits with Amanda Milian, a charter school graduate and current student at Florida International University studying digital broadcasting. On this episode, Amanda talks about her experience working with the SLAM Radio SiriusXM station and how this has contributed to the work that she does now. Amanda also talks about taking over as the new host of What Happens Next on Academica Media and provides advice for high school seniors in pursuing their future endeavors. Tune in!Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

 Ep 98: Using assistive technology to build a positive school culture with Dr. Seth Feldman of Bay Tech Charter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1074

This week, Ryan sits with Dr. Seth Feldman, the Executive Director of the Bay Tech Charter School in Oakland, California. On this episode, Dr. Feldman talks about Bay Tech Charter and what makes his school so special. Dr. Feldman discusses how his school uses assistive technology platforms, such as iReady, to foster strong learning outcomes and a positive school culture. Tune in!You can find out more about our guest school by visiting www.baytechschool.orgHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

 Ep 97: Fostering the love of reading in students with Ric Hasenyager of RosenLightSail | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1050

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 813

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.orgHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

 Ep 95: Advancements in Social and Emotional Learning with Carly Daff and Dr. Vanessa LaPoint of Canva | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 797

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1216

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1028

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 849

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1423

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 971

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1208

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

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