The Network

This week we dive into the world of the CAPS parent, by talking to Clint Robinson and Rob Manes. Both are parents to CAPS alumni on top of being great industry partners. This episode is full of insight from the parents' perspective and can help you better communicate with current and prospective CAPS families. Clint and Rob share inside stories of their students' reactions to experiences...

Kate Cosentino is on the podcast today! That's right The Voice fans, your favorite Overland Park, KS native is on the pod with Corey to talk about her experience on The Voice, being an entrepreneur and her love of CAPS. Kate made the most of her time at CAPS by choosing her client project, bringing her whole self into the learning and staying engaged with the Network. Such a fun episode! For...

We are back with the second half of Corey's conversation with educator, Magaga Enos. Magaga shares his take on the CAPS Network, the power of global education communities and more energy for change!  The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model . The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 130 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered...

Need a little inspiration around your spring break or spring season? Look no further than this two part conversation with Magaga Enos, a teacher and entrepreneur in Kenya. In this first part of a two part episode, you'll get to know Magaga and his mission. He generously shares his story and inspiration for education and building a beloved community with our Network.  We promise, you'll w...

Michael Horn, author of From Reopen to Reinvent and co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, joins Corey in a two part series about ways to reimagine the future of education. This episode wraps up the conversation between Corey and Michael by talking about the role educators play in the new vision for education. They explore how the relationship between educator and student can change and...

Michael Horn, author of From Reopen to Reinvent and co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, joins Corey in a two part series about ways to reimagine the future of education. This first episode is about the possibilities for education institutions and community to find synergy and for academics to collaborate with building social capital and durable skills. You won't want to miss this...

Jennifer Lindsey and Joe Whalen talk about the interdisciplinary approach to food science they created at the Blue Valley CAPS program. Jennifer, the Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at Corbion, is a food scientist with a vision for the future of her industry. Joe is a multi-talented, multi-discipline scientist and CAPS instructor. Together they created an opportunity for students to explore th...

Addison Brandau shares her experience exploring passions and discovering new ones through the Future of Foods class at Blue Valley CAPS . Corey and Addison swap stories about field trips, connections and awesome collaboration happening between Addison's class and leading industry partners. You'll be inspired by the creativity, resilience and courage in Addison's stories.  The Networ...

Have you ever really thought about how your environment sets the culture you live and work in? Lene Jensby Lange has. On this episode of The Network, Corey talks with our friend Lene, owner and director at Autens - an education consulting and design group in Denmark. Corey and Lene talk all things education innovation: HundrED's Global Collection, learning space and design. The Network is all...

Corey and Alisa are back stateside and ready to chat all things HundrED Summit. The CAPS Network was named one of the 100 educational innovations to watch in 2023 by HundrED.org . This exciting recognition brings with it an opportunity to connect with global education movements. In this podcast episode Corey and Alisa share some of the messages they heard while at the Global Summit and begin to ou...

Listen to Corey on the road! In this episode Corey talks with Alissa Cheek, director and lead innovator with Cherokee County CAPS in Murphy, NC. Alissa paints the picture of the wonderful work her programs have already done at all grade levels and how she envisions CAPS supporting her school's innovative work. This is a conversation about embracing responsiveness and building alongside stakeh...

Chris McNeil, Director of Career and Technical Education at Kansas City Public Schools is a man with a vision. In this episode of The Network, Chris outlines how CAPS and professional learning experiences will impact his students' futures. Chris and Corey talk everything from marketing your program to the vision for 2030 and more. This conversation is full of insight. Every few minutes there...

Connectivity, communication and community are at the heart of Network partner visits. Corey and Alisa give you an inside peak at the intentionality and method of travel season: a time where they are on-site with directors, instructors and students. They look at how the 5 Core Values show up in each program and talk about observations from the first visits of the year. If you have every wanted to k...

We are celebrating 50 episodes of The Network and we couldn't have asked for a better guest for this milestone! Corey is joined by Taylor Shead, Founder and CEO of STEMuli Studios , a game- based learning metaverse company. This episode is full of audacious dreams that are probably going to come true because of the mission and hard work of people like Taylor and the CAPS Network family. Taylo...

The Network is back with season 4! Corey talks with STL CAPS Director Tim Luecke about the energy and joy coming out of the CAPS Summer Huddle.  This episode has a great alumni story, reflections on learning and vision for the future. If you are looking for some energy to help start the school year, you'll find it here! The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model . The CAPS Network is...

Do you know the impact a CAPS experience can have as learners move toward post-secondary opportunities? Megan Fuchs shares her powerful testimony about how she got admitted to her dream school through resilience and tenacity. Megan's story is a perfect example of how professional skills development and work-place experience gained through CAPS courses will not only serve learners beyond their...

The CAPS Network knows that finding passion is at the center of what makes our model successful. Today's guest, Erik Lindbergh, shares his story of finding passion and purpose with Corey. Erik's is an incredible story about resilience, curiosity and future forward thinking. And if you haven't heard, Erik will be one of our keynote speakers at this summer's CAPS Network Huddle!...

Corey is joined by dynamo Sylvia Lopez in this catch up conversation with the alumna. Sylvia is half of the Jotted team, winners of the Red Bull Basement Global Innovation Challenge. Sylvia tells us about the experience of being announced global winner in Istanbul, Turkey and how her journey through CAPS prepared her for innovation on the global stage. Sylvia also shares how her definition of succ...

Have you heard? The CAPS Network has launched a new version of our website today! Our friend Tom Vander Ark recently visited CAPS programs in the Kansas City metro area and got a sneak peak at our new website. Read his reaction to our work and the new website at Getting Smart . In honor of the exciting opportunities for engagement with our new website, today's episode pulls excerpts from our...

Today is short but packed with opportunities to engage with the CAPS story. We are headed for a big Network launch next week which includes a special episode of our podcast. Check out Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn everyday leading up to next week's launch. We will be sharing stories from students, instructors and stakeholders about their CAPS Story. Use the hashtags #capsnet #wherestudentsl...

Have you ever wondered how CAPS manages to act on the big ideas generated by students and instructors? Meet PJ Tuma and Jennifer Bauer. They are the two who make Blue Valley CAPS possible. PJ is the registrar and bookkeeper at BV CAPS and Jennifer is the business development specialist. Both support the day-to-day operations of students, classrooms and instructors. They also have counterparts at m...

Are you dreaming about the future of education? So are Tom Vander Ark, Corey and the whole CAPS Network. Listen into this conversation for insights into how education is already shifting toward the future and what may be on the horizon for the next generation of learners. Tom Vander Ark of Getting Smart shares his discoveries as he and his team connect with educational innovators all over the worl...

Have you ever wanted more insight to how CAPS and the CAPS Network began? Ever wonder how big questions got answered? Are you wondering how to get a major stakeholder on board with your new profession-based learning program? This episode with Clint Robinson of Black & Veatch, a long time friend and advocate of the CAPS model, has your answers. Clint and Corey's discussion illustrates the...

Corey hits the road to bring you another energizing conversation with CAPS students. Lila and Ava are Engineering and Manufacturing students at Northland CAPS in the KC Metro area. The inspiring testimonial shared by these two CAPS Associates will energize you because they demonstrate the awesome impact one semester can have on young lives. Thank you to Ava and Lila for giving of their time and fo...

We are back for the second half of season three and we are starting off with an inspiring conversation with Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield of Highline Public Schools in Seattle. Dr. Enfield shares her philosophy about creating a learning environment in which students are educated, advocated for and celebrated in order to be given equitable opportunities to reach their goals. If you are intereste...