Next in Ed

Joe and Julie zoom with Jennifer McCrary, the Technology Administrator of AMSTI, about her journey in education and her impact with the Alabama State Department of Education. Learn about the initiative within schools state-wide since 2002. 

Dr. Alex Martinez returns to zoom with Joe and Julie about the educational system in Monterrey, Mexico. Learn how their system compares to the United States for students/educators and what the future holds!

Joe and Julie are joined in studio by Tracye Mathis, MCPSS Telecommunications/Web Manager, to discuss the exciting developments with collaboration rooms, security upgrades at Davidson High School, and technology at Barton Academy!

Joe and Julie sit down with Sophie Boyd, a student at the University of South Alabama, about her educational experience with technology. Learn about how Sophie started coding in high school and carried that into her college career, as a special education major. How important is it for women to incorporate technology in education? Find out in this episode of Next in Ed!

Joe and Julie are joined in studio by Alex Chanto-Wetter, Assistant Director Passage USA at the University of South Alabama! Learn about her journey in education and how PASSAGE USA (Preparing All Students Socially and Academically for Gainful Employment) is creating opportunities for students. 

Joe and Julie zoom with Michelle Guzman about schools in the Dominican Republic and her educational journey to becoming a teacher.

Joe and Julie sit down with Jackie Zeigler, Vice President of District 1 for the Alabama State Board of Education. Learn about her journey in education and her impact at the state level!

In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie sit down with MCPSS' Lead Social Worker Denise Riemer. Learn about how she became MCPSS' first social worker, how the Social Services department has continued to grow, and how they've been able to help students/families during the pandemic!

Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Andi Kent, Dean of the College of Education at the University of South Alabama. Learn about her journey in education and the exciting developments happening with the University, in her new position!

Joe and Julie are joined by Mobile County Public School's Dr. Amanda Jones on the exciting developments happening with the new Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies. 

Joe and Julie sit down with Dr. Paul Frazier, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the University of South Alabama, about the innovations with diversity/inclusion for public & higher education institutions. Also, hear how education is evolving with COVID-19. 

Joe and Julie zoom with Dr. Neil Lamb, VP of Educational Outreach at Hudson Alpha, about their impact made in education during the pandemic.  Neil Lamb, PhD, leads the Educational Outreach team in its endeavor to foster a genetics-literate society and Alabama’s biotechnology workforce. In this capacity, he creates innovative teacher training, student experiences, public enrichment, classroom...

In the latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie zoom with John Kellerman about STEM Revolution and its impact in the UAE (United Arab Emirates). Get ready to be "STEM'ified"!

Joe and Julie are joined by Dr. Pamela Moore, as they zoom with AASL President Mary Keeling. Learn about the impact that the American Association of School Librarian are making in education in our country and how the role continues to grow in schools. 

In our latest episode of Next in Ed, Joe and Julie zoom with the Varkey Foundation's Global Teacher Award finalist Jeff Remington. Learn about his advocacy for STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) in education, his take on teaching styles over the past three decades, and how he became 1 of 50 finalists for the Varkey Foundation's Global Teacher Award. 

Joe and Julie zoom with NSTA (National Science Teaching Association) Asst. Executive Director, Legislative and Public Affairs Jodi Peterson to learn about the developments in advocacy, resources, and funding for education. Learn about resources for teachers, students, and parents on the NSTA website at www.nsta.org!

Joe and Julie sit down with Alma Bryant High School's David Dai about his approach in the classroom and becoming a finalist for the Alabama State Department of Education's Teacher of the Year Award!

Joe and Julie sit down with Commissioner Merceria Ludgood to discuss her impact in education, throughout her career and beyond. 

Joe and Julie sit down with MCPSS' Director of Technology David Akridge to discuss the evolution of the internet in education and the future impact of Dark Fiber!

Is Virtual Reality a reality for education? Joe and Julie zoom with Vince Jordan from Lobaki ( https://www.lobaki.com/ ) about the possibilities of what could be on the horizon in the evolution of education! Learn More Students virtually interacted with Chancellor Boyce from the University of Mississippi and Brett Favre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XD8Dst8kPc&feature=youtu.be

Joe and Julie zoom with educator Jay Hosteen about the challenges of teaching on the Navajo Reservation. Be sure to check out the podcast his 5th grade students produce called Talking with Thunderbirds: https://anchor.fm/thunderbirds . 

Joe and Julie sit down with Chasity Collier, the 2018 Alabama Teacher of the Year, to discuss how education is evolving and highlight the great programs/resources like:  Empatico             https://empatico.org Teach 2 Learn    https://www.teach2learnalabama.com

Joe and Julie welcome back Educator Reggie Duncan to get his take on some of the challenges happening in today's society when facing racism and diversity, professionally and personally.  Reggie encourages anyone who would like to reach out and discuss any items in the show, to email him at duncanreg19@gmail.com. 

Joe and Julie ZOOM with Reggie Duncan about the challenges of preparing and teaching remotely during the pandemic with elementary students. 

Joe and Julie sit down with Mobile County Public Schools' K-12 Science Supervisor Stephanie LeGrone, to discuss the challenges of teaching science across multiple platforms during quarantine and more!