Safer Ed

In this episode of Safer Ed, we are joined by guests Frankie Jackson and Jeff Angle, who discuss cybersecurity challenges and threats in K12 education.

In the second part of the episode, our guests discuss the effects of distance learning on cybersecurity and frameworks for cybersecurity success. A major key discussed in this conversation is the development of a culture and practice of cybersecurity. The challenges of establishing great cybersecurity hygiene are resources, funding, training, and leadership. 

Overall this conversation sets a great groundwork for school districts to assess, bolster, and create scaffolding for cybersecurity. 

About the participants: 

Frankie Jackson is a former K-12 CTO for 25+ years. She has worked as an assistant superintendent and CTO for one of the largest K-12 school districts in the nation. Frankie serves on CoSN’s policy committee, CoSN’s advisory board for driving K-12 innovation, CoSN’s advanced professional development committee, and CoSN’s cybersecurity committee. Additionally, she is a facilitator for CoSN’s IT project management for school systems leaders’ course and CoSN’s Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) program. Frankie serves the Association for School Business Officials and Texas ASBO as a subject matter expert, mentor, and chair of the Information Technology certification programs. 

Jeff Angle is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the education industry. Jeff has held senior and executive roles at HMH, Pearson, the University of Phoenix, and Arizona State University, where he was the CMO of ASU Online. Jeff heads up ISACA’s academic and workforce development business and oversees the product management for ISACA’s emerging products and markets. Jeff is a certified CTE teacher and a faculty associate at Arizona State University.

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In this episode of Safer Ed, we are joined by Jacqueline Monteith, who discusses STEAM Safety for Students with additional needs.

The conversation begins by discussing some challenges that students with disabilities and additional needs come across and educators' ability to support those additional needs. As Jaqueline points out, each student with specialized needs has a wide range of challenges depending on their individualized needs.

To make students safer and more successful in learning environments, educators need to recognize the unique needs of these students and work to accommodate and modify learning with them in mind. Part of that accommodation/modification structure is Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), which is a major focus of the first part of this discussion.

Overall this conversation sets a great groundwork for supporting students with disabilities and how schools, educators, and administrators can best support students with additional needs.

About the participant:

Jacqueline Monteith is an Instructional Coach for Science and STEM for the Frontier School Division and an example of educational excellence. She is a recognized leader in remote and distance learning, an award-winning STEM educator, as well as a lifelong learner. She has worked with many international organizations, including overseas Departments of Education in Dubai and Thailand, Polar Bear International, and multiple professional educational associations. Jaqueline has a Master's Degree in Distance Education, which was exceptionally helpful during the pandemic, and is an associate professor in the Faculty of Education at Brandon University.

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In this episode of Safer Ed, Dr. Ken Roy emphasizes the significance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in creating a safer classroom environment.

In the second part of the episode, our guest discusses the legal and professional safety standards regarding PPE, including the three major kinds of protective gear and proper maintenance for each.

The episode closes with a great discussion on PPE-based budgetary constraints and teacher training.

About the participant:

Dr. Ken Roy is an internationally recognized science and lab specialist. He is a technology and engineering education scientific researcher at Penn State University and currently serves as NSTA’s Chief Safety Compliance Adviser and NSELA’s Safety Compliance Officer. He is a principal partner and chief trainer/presenter for the Connecticut Science/STEM Safety Network. Dr. Roy also serves as a consultant for CT State OSHA. Currently, he is the Director of Environmental Health & Safety for Glastonbury Public Schools (CT). Follow Ken on Twitter @drroysafersci 

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In this episode of Safer ED, the basis of legal liability in STEM programs is discussed within the context of three major subdivisions within a school: administrators, teachers, and stakeholders.

Overall this conversation is a must-listen for educators, administrators, and key stakeholders in science education who want to reduce liability for accidents and make their STEM programs safer.

About the participants:

Dr. Ken Roy is an internationally recognized science lab specialist and industry expert. He is a technology and engineering education scientific researcher at Penn State University and currently serves as NSTA’s Chief Safety Compliance Adviser and NSELA’s Safety Compliance Officer. He is a principal partner and chief trainer/presenter for the Connecticut Science/STEM Safety Network. Dr. Roy also serves as a consultant for CT State OSHA. Currently, he is the Director of Environmental Health & Safety for Glastonbury Public Schools (CT). Follow Ken on Twitter @drroysafersci 

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Focusing on safety in today’s educational environments, Safer Ed explores topics ranging from bullying among students to science lab safety, from digital citizenship to schoolwide trauma responses. Safer Ed aims to tackle each topic from multiple angles, including educator training, government legislation, community involvement, and much more.

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Thank you for listening, and we invite you to join us for our next episode of Safer Ed. Until next time, stay safe and have some fun doing so.