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How can six different courses be taught within one program? What does computer technology have to do with boats? What benefits are students graduating with?

Stefan Schmitt is the marine service technology instructor at George Stone Technical College, recognized by Yamaha as the top US school for student job placement. He is also the host of BoatSmart on NewRadio Pensacola. In this episode, he gives us an insider look into the program, students and industry.

Guest: Stefan Schmitt https://gstc.escambiaschools.org/programs/programs/marine-service-technologies | https://www.youtube.com/@TricksoftheTrade2025 

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How are teachers using AI to save time in and out of the classroom? How do they mitigate cheating? Can AI make us MORE human?

Sarah Wallace is a World History, AP Human Geography and AP World History teacher and Gary Moore is a Geometry & Statistics teacher at West Florida High School. Two very different subjects, but two very similar teachers in the ways they use AI tools to innovate lesson plans and instructional time. In this episode, they share how AI is impacting their classrooms and students.

Guests: Sarah Wallace & Gary Moore

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What are the magic ingredients that make behavior program benefits last? What would cause a 13-year-old girl to give up on life?

Laurie Rodgers is the Executive Director of the Pace Center for Girls. In this episode, she shares the stories of the girls who got their spark back & how this holistic program for girls works when other interventions haven’t.

Guest: Laurie Rodgers https://www.pacecenter.org/ 

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Is music critical to education? What impact does orchestra have on academic performance? What influence have string musicians in pop culture had on student engagement?

Cathy McConnell is the Director of Orchestras for Ransom Middle School and Tate High School. In this episode, she shares stories from her 29 years in music education including recent participation at Stringfest 2025 and explains how orchestra is a path to higher academic performance, scholarships and life skills.

Guest: Catherine McConnell [email protected]

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Bryan Dawson is the digital media teacher at Pine Forest High School. In this episode, he shares how the New Media Academy is helping kids develop skills deeper than internet fame and opening them up to a range of careers options with good income potential.

Guest: Bryan Dawson https://www.bls.gov/ 

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Monica Willis is the District Military Liaison for ECPS and Bruce Cummins is the Pensacola Public Affairs Officer for NAS Pensacola. In this episode, they are going to share why they have added a third day, STEAM Day, to the annual Blue Angels Homecoming Show, why it’s just for kids, how it’s different from the public shows & how it connects with classroom learning standards to not just educate, but inspire. 

Guests: Monica Willis & Bruce Cummins https://www.facebook.com/naspensacolaairshow | https://www.escambiaschools.org/Page/1269 | https://www.naspensacolaairshow.org/ 

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Caitlin Rhea, Curator of Education and Public Programs for the Pensacola Museum of Art, shares how this free monthly art program for children on the autism spectrum is benefiting everyone.

Guest: Caitlin Rhea https://pensacolamuseum.org/learn-engage/publicprograms/ 

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Tara Palasciano is the principal of Bailey Middle School and Amy Roby is the principal of Hellen Caro Elementary School. In this episode, they talk about working together to turn the age-old apprehension with moving to middle school into an opportunity, sharing what this new collaboration looks like and how it could benefit the entire community.

Guests: Tara Palasciano & Amy Roby https://www.escambiaschools.org/jbms | https://www.escambiaschools.org/hces 

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Bill Davis is the Aviation Maintenance Technology Coordinator at George Stone Technical College. In this episode, he shares how a special collaboration with King Aero has delivered a cutaway version of a real turbine engine into the classroom for hands-on learning, streamlining instruction and changing lives.

Guest: Bill Davis https://www.escambiaschools.org/Page/6125 

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Nancy Barger is the Pre-Nursing Instructor in the Health Science Academy at Booker T Washington and the 2025-2026 High School Career Academy Teacher of the Year. In this episode, she shares her journey of nursing to education and how the Health Science Academy may be a set up for success for both students and the community.

Guests: Nancy Barger 

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