Elevating Educators Nevada

It's an international best seller that continues to bring magic into the education world for years to come. That's right--we did a Harry Potter themed podcast. Each educator represented a house from the beloved Harry Potter series (we Hufflepuff podcasters took turns each round) and asked educational-related questions about the wizarding world we all cherish. We even played a round of trivia! Wonder which "house" won?  Listen to find out!

This episode Ryan talks with NACTE President-Elect Maggie Cox to discuss Career and Technical Education in Nevada.    The ins and outs of the program, college credit, and how the Sex-Ed committee can direct how Science books are presented.

In this episode. Jessica and Ryan sit down with CCSD School Board Trustee Linda Cavazos.   They talk about Cavazos' teaching background, how she started her own counseling practice and why she got decided to run for office.   

They also started to scratch the surface of Teacher and Student Trauma during the Covid-19 Pandemic. 

It was an exciting time, and they both would love to have Trustee Cavazos back on in the future. 

With distance learning and self-quarantine still in full bloom, we know weight gain is happening.  Jessica and Ryan sit down with teacher Kerrie Blazek to talk about changing your mindset is key to lose weight.

This week,  Jessica and Ryan talk with the Review Journal's Aleks Appleton.  We talk to her about education in Nevada, and what she has seen, the good and the bad.  Along with how Aleks and her husband met and more.

Recorded:  April 13th, 2020. 

In this week's episode Jessica and Ryan talk with Clark County School Watch blog founder Erik Huey on his transition from media to education.  How the CCSW blog isn't his first time stepping into educational politics and more. 

Please note, the interview was recorded on zoom.  Huey's feed was not the strongest, therefore volume levels may differ.  We did our best in trying to fix them. 

Jessica and Ryan talk to Nevada Assemblywoman Selena Torres.  Jessica and Ryan talk to Torres about life being the youngest legislature in Nevada.   They also talk about education in Nevada, and her families dedication to Nevada education. 

The episode was recorded from a video recording. 

The School Closure brings a break to Jessica and Ryan allowing them to record for the first time in a LONG time.   Though with the Corona virus forcing Social Distancing the two of them record through Zoom. 

This episode is about catching up, how they are surviving, and much more.   

Recorded March of 2020. 

The life of a public school teacher and counselor may have taken away Jessica and Ryan's ability to produce a weekly or bi-weekly podcast, but it doesn't mean they are done.   They are back with a new episode!  In which they talk about the CCSD Teacher Kindness Project, how you can get involved. 

Plus we talk about Football! In particular the UNLV vs Nevada game on Saturday Nov. 30th and how Jessica and Ryan each have a stake in it, plus a friendly bet. 

On this episode, we introduce our first Elevator of the Month.  This was done based on nominations people submitted to us through our website and social media outlets. 

Also on this episode is Dr. Vanessa Mari.   TESOL instructor at Nevada State College.  We talk about the impact of English Language Learners in Nevada.  We also talk about the differences between Nevada learners and students in other parts of the country and the world.  We discuss what Nevada State is doing to lessen the teacher shortage in Nevada.  Plus discuss a conference being held this weekend that you can get into for free.  Details in the podcast.