Moments of Inspiration

Moments of Inspiration episodes:

• 05.18.2021

  Focus 5: Lake Norman Charter School

  Join the MOI crew as we hear from Lake Norman Charter School's high school ITF Jamie Lord and middle school ITF Marianne Rogowski.  They share their "Focus 5" tips including keeping students engaged on Zoom, lesson ideas for asynchronous learning,...

  
• 05.04.2021

  Celebrating Educators On Digital Learning Day - Angie Moore

  Join the MOI team as we chat with Librarian Angie Moore all the way from Michigan!  Listen as she shares her experiences starting at a new school during COVID and how she has adapted and shined through all of the...

  
• 04.20.2021

  Celebrating Educators On Digital Learning Day - Jo Hackl

  Jo Watson Hackl is the author of Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, published by Random House Children’s Books.  It was awarded the Southern Book Prize and is an Indie Next and Okra pick. It’s also been recently featured...

  
• 03.30.2021

  Celebrating Educators On Digital Learning Day - Carrie Robledo

  Listen in as we chat with Carrie Robledo, Digital Integration Facilitator for Moore County Schools.  This conversation aired live on Twitter on Digital Learning Day, February 25th, 2021.  Carrie is a Digital Integration Facilitator for Moore County Schools, where she integrates...

  
• 03.16.2021

  Union County, NC Focus 5

  In this episode we'll hear from Casey Rimmer, Director of Innovation and EdTech for Union County Schools in NC.  She is with us to discuss the many ways they've been supporting teachers, students, and parents from the very beginning of...

  
• 03.01.2021

  Focus 5: Dare Librarians

  The "Focus 5" series seeks to highlight 5 great things happening in a school district at any given time.  On this episode we are featuring several Dare County Schools' Librarians as they discuss what's going in their Media Centers and...

  
• 02.16.2021

  Know Better Do Better

  We were contacted by Dr. Lisa Hervey to do a follow up episode to the "What Do You Mean I'm An Orange" episode.  Since it's release she has become officially certified as a True Colors Facilitator and is excited to...

  
• 01.08.2021

  What Do You Mean I'm An Orange?

  Join us as we spend some time talking with Dr. Lisa Hervey as she explains how the True Colors assessment has made a true impact on her life.  Listen as she describes how her understanding of others has been transformed...

  
• 11.13.2020

  Cultivating Creativity

  In this episode we discuss the importance of encouraging the creative abilities in our students.  Whether remote or in person, it's important to remember that allowing for creativity is crucial for not only our students, but for teachers as well....

  
• 10.30.2020

  The Only Constant Is Change!

  Dana Page, who has transitioned this year from high school math teacher to elementary school assistant principal, joins the MOI crew in this episode.  We talk about her experiences and her journey in education.  She also shares some great things...

  
• 10.09.2020

  Making It Work!

  Join us as we chat with some outstanding educators from New Hanover County Schools as they discuss the ways they have adjusted and re-adjusted their teaching styles from the Spring until now.  We'll hear from PE teacher Chris Walters as...

  
• 09.24.2020

  Hybrid Learning, A Success Story

  Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of MOI!  To kick things off, in this episode Chris sits down (virtually of course) with some White Oak High School's best to discuss why their model of hybrid learning during "Plan B" in...

  
• 06.19.2020

  Read Any Good Books Lately?

  In our Season 1 Finale we hear from educators across North and South Carolina who share their recommendations for great Summer reads.  We have some return guests, some brand new guests, and even some little ones giving us some great...

  
• 06.12.2020

  Book Ends On A Bumpy Year

  This week we hear from three amazing educators; a first year teacher, a retiring teacher, and a retiring administrator as they discuss their experiences with the COVID-19 crisis, remote learning, and how they are handling the challenges.  Their perspective and...

  
• 06.05.2020

  Exceptional Times Call For Extraordinary Skills

  This week we hear from two amazing Exceptional Children's Teachers. Mattamuskeet Campus' Callie Luker from Hyde County, NC and Hunt High School's Riley Bane from Wilson, NC.  They share with us how they were able to take learning from the...

  
• 05.29.2020

  A Community Rises To The Challenge

  Meredith Harris and Katie Hardt are not only rival PE teachers in Dare County, NC.  They are also the best of friends.  So when Katie had an idea to get their students up and moving while in quarantine, Meredith never...

  
• 05.22.2020

  Here's To The Class Of 2020

  In honor of the fact that so many graduates are having to miss their "traditional" ceremony this year we decided to reach out to some old friends who are experiencing this first hand and get their perspective on how it...

  
• 05.15.2020

  Mindfulness

  Our guests this week are both educators at Githens Middle School in Durham, NC.  Barbara Berry is the Media Coordinator and Kate Murphy is the 7th Grade Counselor.  This year they have teamed up to work with students and staff...

  
• 05.08.2020

  Beyond the 4 Walls

  In this episode we look at how we can reach our students and colleagues "beyond the walls" of the school building.  We have several guests this week including Jill Darrough from NCDPI's Digital Teaching and Learning Division, Corey Tyler Director...

  
• 05.01.2020

  Thanks for the Memories

  This week's guest inspires Stacy, Mollee, and Chris to reflect on what it was like to be a first year teacher and how that experience applies to what we are facing right now.  

  
• 04.24.2020

  Reaching Out

  In this episode Stacy, Mollee, and Chris discuss the idea of "reaching out" to others when we can.  We have three guests this week, Krista and Blair Allred from Hickory N.C. and Christine MItchell from Wilson, N.C. who will also...

  
• 04.17.2020

  Change Is Good!

  This week Mollee, Stacy, and Chris discuss the concept of "change" in what we do as educators and how we are currently adapting to the "new normal".  Our first guest is Kelly Burbage, a Media Specialist from Charleston S.C.  Next...

  
• 04.10.2020

  MOI Season 1 Episode 2 - From the Coast to the Mountains

  In this episode we hear from 3 educators from across North Carolina and across the curriculum and Mollee, Stacy and Chris share some tidbits from the week.  Thanks for listening and remember to "get your voice out there" too.  Simply...

  
• 04.03.2020

  Episode 001 - The Intro

  Who are Mollee, Stacy, and Chris?  What is a moment of inspiration?  What makes this podcast different?  Give us 10 minutes and we'll answer these questions and more as well tell you how you can "come along for the ride"...