Next in Ed

In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Dr. Byron Havard joins Joe and Julie to discuss how he and Joe have collaborated on studies and a new book! (https://brill.com/display/title/68374?rskey=ew7mZQ&result=1) Learn about his background, the development of collaborative video production, and more! You can also visit their website to learn more: https://cvped.com/.

Joe and Julie are joined in the latest episode by Grant Hathaway, Co-Founder and CEO of STEM Forged! Learn about its beginnings, the programs created for students, overcoming obstacles during the pandemic, and more!

Joe and Julie are joined by Ricky Green, an instructor at South Alabama & the founder of Mobile Makerspace, in the latest episode of Next in Ed. Learn about his educational background, being an instructor in the school of Computing, how he started Makerspace in Mobile, and more! Learn more at http://makerspacemobile.org/

Joe and Julie are joined by Sharon Magee, MCPSS Director of Special Services, in the latest episode of Next in Ed! Learn about her educational journey and how the Special Services department is making a difference for students with disabilities, gifted programs, psychological services, and more!

Have you ever thought about being a teacher? Ingrid Smith & Britney Wilks, from Baker High School, preview their Early Education pathway! Learn how the program creates opportunities for students to earn college credit, prepares them for a career in education, and more!

Reggie Duncan returns to Next in Ed, in his new role as the Education Program Specialist for the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Learn about the National Summer Teacher Institute, a new K-12 resource for educators, and more! RESOURCES featured in the show www.uspto.gov/education National Summer Teacher Institute | USPTO EquIP HQ.org IP Identifier Tool for Inventors Applying to student p...

Joe and Julie are joined by Patrick Tolbert, Training Instructor for the MCPSS Transportation Department. Learn how he became involved in education, developed training programs for bus drivers, and is even joined by a special guest! All that and more, on the latest episode of Next in Ed!

Joe & Julie are joined by Trisha Powell Cain, Senior Education Reporter at the Alabama Education Lab. Learn about how she got started in education, built informative outlets, and more!

Joe and Julie return, in the new year, with the latest episode of Next in Ed! Learn about Nicole Bolton, STEAM Instructor at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies. Find out how she started in education, transitioning into media/technology, and recently being nominated for a prestigious award!

Joe and Julie are joined by Wayne Fagan, co-founder and chair of the Dee Howard International Education Foundation. Learn how they started with a small school in Alaska, specializing in Aerospace, Rural, and Automotive STEM, to where they are today! Learn more at www.dhedf.org

On the latest Episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie are joined by Kathy LeCroy. Learn about her educational background, how she got involved with Alabama Public Television, E-Learning, training programs for teachers, and more!

Joe and Julie are joined by Brian Copes, to discuss how his students are building prosthetics & making an impact across the world. Learn about his educational background, the Life Changers program, and how his students are helping cases in Honduras and beyond!

Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Valerie Johnson, to discuss her experiences/path in educational leadership! Learn about her educational background, earning National Board Certification as a counselor, becoming a principal, and more!

Joe and Julie are joined by William Edmonds, French Instructor at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies, to discuss why it's important for students to explore learning foreign languages. Learn about his educational background, becoming Nationally Board Certified,  how he became a French instructor, and how foreign language classes are leading students into a variety of careers! 

David Dai, former Alabama Alternate Teacher of the Year, returns to discuss the "Look Like Me" Scholarship with Joe and Julie. Learn how the scholarship was formed and how it is geared towards helping recruit the next wave of educational leaders!  If you'd like to support, follow this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/look-like-me-scholarship

Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Monica Motley, the Coordinator of Transformational Improvement/Director of Guidance & Counseling at Mobile County Public Schools, to discuss how the pandemic helped emphasize the growth of social/emotional wellness in education. Learn about her educational background, her involvement in the community, and what steps MCPSS is taking to increase positions for coun...

Joe and Julie are joined by Suzanne Culbreth, the 2012 Alabama Teacher of the Year, to discuss the recently-signed Alabama Numeracy Act. Learn how it will impact teachers, curriculum, jobs, and mostly importantly the classroom. 

In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Dr. Megan McCall returns to share how Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies has continued to grow! Learn about the various programs offered, how her real-world experiences have helped enhance her classes, and what's next for the Academy!

In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie resist with Davidson's Tiffany Brown to discuss the post-COVID challenges faced in the classroom with ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) & ESL (English as a Second Language). 

Joe and Julie catch up with former South Alabama student, Silje Lindstad, to find out where she is in her educational journey, life in Ireland, continuing her athletic career, and more!

How was education affected by the pandemic? How will it change the future of education? Madeline Will, reporter with Education Week, returns to Next in Ed to share her findings from 2021.

It gets technical in the latest episode of Next in Ed! Joe & Julie zoom with Dr. Anthony Betrus, Professor/Business Admin Asst. Chair at Potsdam State University of New York, to discuss how multimedia intersects into learning environments. Learn about his educational background, emerging education with Virtual Reality, and more!

In a special episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie sit down with Maegan Gayle. Learn how to go into the educational field, becoming a nationally certified teacher, and what it was like to work with Joe and Julie!

Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Lee Meadows, Executive Director of the New Alabama STEM Council, to learn about how the program came about and the impact it's making! Learn about his educational background, how the council was formed during the pandemic, and their mission of Improving STEM education, student-awareness of STEM careers, and growing Alabama's STEM workforce. 

On the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie analyze if there's a shortage of teachers entering the workforce. Did the pandemic affect those pursuing the field? Is the classroom changing the demands of the position? Why are so many not taking a traditional route to the classroom? Learn more of what's next for education!