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Elevating Educators Nevada

Author: Jessica Houchins,Ryan Fromoltz

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An uplifting podcast about education issues. Education takes a village, and in this village we are all educators. This podcast realizes that it takes a community to educate the children of today. Each week your two hosts, will discuss an issue relating to education, small or big, and how it can positively help the community. Each episode also includes one guest, that is part of the Elevation Station. We talk to them about a specific educational issue, and how they are working to help the community at large.
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It's an international best seller that continues to bring magic into the education world for years to come. That's right--we did a Harry Potter themed podcast. Each educator represented a house from the beloved Harry Potter series (we Hufflepuff podcasters took turns each round) and asked educational-related questions about the wizarding world we all cherish. We even played a round of trivia! Wonder which "house" won?  Listen to find out!
This episode Ryan talks with NACTE President-Elect Maggie Cox to discuss Career and Technical Education in Nevada.    The ins and outs of the program, college credit, and how the Sex-Ed committee can direct how Science books are presented.
In this episode. Jessica and Ryan sit down with CCSD School Board Trustee Linda Cavazos.   They talk about Cavazos' teaching background, how she started her own counseling practice and why she got decided to run for office.    They also started to scratch the surface of Teacher and Student Trauma during the Covid-19 Pandemic.  It was an exciting time, and they both would love to have Trustee Cavazos back on in the future. 
With distance learning and self-quarantine still in full bloom, we know weight gain is happening.  Jessica and Ryan sit down with teacher Kerrie Blazek to talk about changing your mindset is key to lose weight.
This week,  Jessica and Ryan talk with the Review Journal's Aleks Appleton.  We talk to her about education in Nevada, and what she has seen, the good and the bad.  Along with how Aleks and her husband met and more. Recorded:  April 13th, 2020. 
In this week's episode Jessica and Ryan talk with Clark County School Watch blog founder Erik Huey on his transition from media to education.  How the CCSW blog isn't his first time stepping into educational politics and more.  Please note, the interview was recorded on zoom.  Huey's feed was not the strongest, therefore volume levels may differ.  We did our best in trying to fix them. 
Jessica and Ryan talk to Nevada Assemblywoman Selena Torres.  Jessica and Ryan talk to Torres about life being the youngest legislature in Nevada.   They also talk about education in Nevada, and her families dedication to Nevada education.  The episode was recorded from a video recording. 
The School Closure brings a break to Jessica and Ryan allowing them to record for the first time in a LONG time.   Though with the Corona virus forcing Social Distancing the two of them record through Zoom.  This episode is about catching up, how they are surviving, and much more.    Recorded March of 2020. 
The life of a public school teacher and counselor may have taken away Jessica and Ryan's ability to produce a weekly or bi-weekly podcast, but it doesn't mean they are done.   They are back with a new episode!  In which they talk about the CCSD Teacher Kindness Project, how you can get involved.  Plus we talk about Football! In particular the UNLV vs Nevada game on Saturday Nov. 30th and how Jessica and Ryan each have a stake in it, plus a friendly bet. 
On this episode, we introduce our first Elevator of the Month.  This was done based on nominations people submitted to us through our website and social media outlets.  Also on this episode is Dr. Vanessa Mari.   TESOL instructor at Nevada State College.  We talk about the impact of English Language Learners in Nevada.  We also talk about the differences between Nevada learners and students in other parts of the country and the world.  We discuss what Nevada State is doing to lessen the teacher shortage in Nevada.  Plus discuss a conference being held this weekend that you can get into for free.  Details in the podcast. 
In an Elevating Educators Exclusive the leaders of the CCSD Parents sit down for their first interview together.   We talk about the issues facing the Clark County School District from a parens perspective.  Including how parents struggle to get information to help their students succeed and how the group has become a one stop shop to help parents.   We also talk about parent engagement through many lenses, how they inform parents about issues such as the marijuana money.   How leaders in Nevada are working with them to get information out and much more.   
It's coming up to be the first week of school in southern Nevada, and teachers are getting ready for the new year.   Jessica, and Ryan along with guest and teacher Leah Wikler, talk about how to get the year off on the right start.  But first, the three of them talk about teaching in China.  What is the differences between teaching in China and in the States?  How are things similar?   Do they still teach common core?  Its a conversation that may make you rethink about teaching abroad. 
This week Jessica and Ryan sit down with Roxanne James principal of Jerome Mack Middle School.   Mrs. James answers questions from viewers on a wide variety of topics including discipline and bullying at school,  what is Title 1 and its misconceptions and biases.  She also answers questions on how does she handle relationships with her staff, and if the pilot school money for CCSD  (the extra 10 thousand dollars) has any impact on how she runs her school.   This, and we gush over her dog Rigley as well.   
Welcome to the first episode of Elevating Educators Nevada.  This episode is so jammed pack with goodies that we had to divide it into two parts.   Our two hosts, Jessica and Ryan,  introduce themselves to the audience and explain the purpose of the podcast.  They go over relaxation techniques to help teachers prepare for the upcoming school year.   In the interview segment, Clark County School Board Trustee Danielle Ford stops by to talk about the pressing issues facing the southern Nevada community. 
Welcome to the first episode of Elevating Educators Nevada.  This episode is so jammed pack with goodies that we had to divide it into two parts.   Our two hosts, Jessica and Ryan,  introduce themselves to the audience and explain the purpose of the podcast.  They go over relaxation techniques to help teachers prepare for the upcoming school year.   In the interview segment, Clark County School Board Trustee Danielle Ford stops by to talk about the pressing issues facing the southern Nevada community. 
Jessica and Ryan discuss bulletin boards and how to decorate your classroom this upcoming year. Jessica soon realizes that Ryan isn't the greatest with bulletin board themes, and tries to stage a mini-intervention by highlighting the best ways to spice up a classroom.  NEA-SN President Vicki Kreidel stops in to chat about why teachers should be more involved in the education process no matter if they are a union member or not a member of a union. 
Kindergarten is the beginning of a child's educational career.  There is a lot for the student and parents to learn.  What should the child learn?  What should the parent do in order to help their child succeed?   Jessica and Ryan sit down with Jessica's husband, a kindergarten teacher to discuss how to get kids ready on their educational adventure.  Plus Ryan and Jessica become fashionistas and discuss the best way to be casual and professional at the same time, in terms of teaching attire. 
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