Shift Everything

Shift Everything

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Shift Everything episodes

  • Online Threat Training

    Shift Everything host Chris Coffey speaks to Rich Wistocki, a retired suburban Chicago police detective who has dedicated his career to protecting children from online threats. He travels the country to educate law enforcement using cutting edge investigative techniques and schools, parents and children on responsible digital activity.

    Warning: this episode includes references to crime topics, including sexual assault and gun violence.

    29 min
  • Behavioral Support

    For many students, help in the classroom goes beyond academic support. Host Chris Coffey talks to West40's behavior analyst Holly McCarthy to hear how behavioral support for students can positively impact lives.

    14 min
  • Pathway to College

    A student's pathway to college can look any number of ways. West40's Chris Coffey talks to Blanca Jara of Morton College to hear how high school students and their families can prepare for the college experience and how a two year college can open up doors to more opportunities.

    23 min
  • Mental Health Needs

    Mental health support is more accessible than ever for Illinois' students and educators. West40's Nicole Pieranunzi describes a new state program that school districts can use to create their own mental health action plans.  And there's no cost to the district!

    15 min
  • Remote Learning Revolution

    Remote learning changed the definition of school for millions of American students and teachers during the pandemic.  Opinions and results were mixed at the time.  While in-person learning has since returned, some educators continue to teach digitally and their students are thriving.  West40's Chris Coffey talks to Melissa Hoskins to learn about her experiences as a teacher during the pandemic and how she now heads a full-time remote school.

    15 min
  • Educator Shortage Survey with Jeff Tarr

    Dr. Klaisner is joined by Jeff Tarr, Communications Specialist to discuss the education shortage survey in Illinois. Dr. Klaisner, President of IARSS, explains how IARSS is at the forefront of assessing the teacher shortage in Illinois.

    19 min

About Shift Everything

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There are those who say “that’s just the way things are” and there are those who push for change. The West40 team of educators and advocates, led by Dr. Mark Klaisner, is the latter. Shift Everything…