Next in Ed

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!

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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 [email protected]. 

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