TIM Talks

An engaging conversation with Susanne Estes about the modern school library and how media specialists are guiding instruction and leading innovation across Alabama schools.

An incredible conversation with Katie Collins, the 2025-2026 Alabama Teacher of the Year! Katie is a 1st Grade Teacher at Bluff Park Elementary in Hoover City Schools.

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Kids Haven’t Changed - But Schools Must

Hosted by Alabama Technology in Motion - Pernell Allen and Angela Clark, Specialists

Guest Voices: Math Specialist Bianca Shepherd and Literacy Specialist Charissa Lambert from the Alabama Office of School Improvement

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This captivating episode features Dr. Tammarra Tippett who shares how she has led the effort to invest in mentorship programs and the National Board Certification process in Birmingham City Schools.

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Dr. Tammarra Tippett is a dedicated educator with 28 years of experience and a National Board Certified Teacher. Her professional mission centers on mentoring both novice and experienced educators, empowering them through targeted professional learning and instructional coaching.

A proud graduate of Birmingham City Schools, Dr. Tippett returned to her hometown to serve as a Program Specialist. In this role, she oversees several key initiatives, including the Teacher Engagement and Mentoring Program, the National Board Certified Teacher Candidate Support Program, and the Teacher of the Year Program. Her career spans a wide range of roles in education, including classroom teacher, curriculum specialist, instructional coach, and assistant principal.

Dr. Tippett earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from Samford University. Her dissertation, Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Elementary Reading Literacy Urban Classrooms: Exploring Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, and Student Engagement, reflects her deep commitment to supporting effective teaching practices in urban education settings.

TIMTalks opens Season 4 with an incredible conversation with past Alabama Teacher of the Year, Mr. Reggie White.

Episode 14 is an inspiring conversation with Dr. Kimberly Moss, Educational Technology Coordinator at Birmingham City Schools where she shares her thoughts on how leadership can best support teachers with professional learning and technology.

Every seasoned educator has a success story that reminds us that what we do matters, but sharing how our struggles and even failures also bring about positive change is just as valuable. In this episode, we had an amazing conversation in February of 2025 with Dr. Joseph Garner, Coordinator of the Office of School Improvement with ALSDE. He shared his incredible journey through his career in law enforcement and education that have helped shape his determined outlook on guiding each under-performing school in the program.

Modern libraries have updated book collections, computer access, and so much more! Listen to Tambra Clark share how her South Hampton library media center makeover is impacting the learners in her school. There is almost no technology or innovative activity she doesn't offer to students.

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A powerful conversation with ACCESS Administrator, Steve Blair.

Discover the amazing options available through ACCESS Distance Learning https://accessdl.state.al.us/- a virtual option for students in grades 6-12 in Alabama.

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ienR-wANB6HsNFPF5McgKVPQBPQZM1_/view?usp=sharing

Coming up in December is 'Computer Science Education Week' so this month's episode highlights the new STEM Initiative happening at Inverness Elementary School in Shelby County and most importantly the impactful leadership of principal, Mrs. Brooke Dunham. She shares her vision for meeting the needs of her diverse student population through weekly STEM experiences and the creative solutions she employs to make sure every PK-3 learner gains computational thinking skills.

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