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Our world is changing rapidly—and so is education. In this podcast, we’re exploring these changes and how we can best meet the needs of students to help them thrive. Hosted by Jennifer Vigne, president and CEO of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Education Conversations brings together teachers, students, community stakeholders, and thought leaders to explore and share innovative and relevant thoughts, research, and ideas on education today.

  1. 31 MAR

    S1E3 Future-Ready: Student Voices - Pathways After High School - State Colleges and Workforce Training

    Future-Ready: Student Voices highlights authentic student experiences and expert advice to help Sarasota County Schools students make informed, confident decisions about their futures. In this episode, Riverview High student Nate Grandusky leads a thoughtful conversation with State College of Florida student Paul Whiteside and CareerSource Suncoast President and CEO Josh Matlock. Together, they explore the many pathways available beyond graduation including state colleges, technical education, skilled trades, and direct entry into the workforce, while sharing personal insights and real-world perspectives on building a successful future.

    25 min

  2. 17 MAR

    Inside Florida’s School Boards: Leadership in a Time of Change

    During a time of pivotal changes in education, Jennifer is joined by CEO of Florida School Boards Association, Andrea Messina, to discuss the role of school boards today and programs offered by the Association to provide insights and training.

    28 min

  3. 3 MAR

    S1E2 Future-Ready: Student Voices Pathways After High School - 4-Year Colleges and Universities

    Join Aaron Nielsen for the second episode of our student-produced podcast series where students explore a variety of options after high school. Aaron talks peer-to-peer with a student attending Auburn and another at Columbia, to learn how they landed at these universities, how they’ve grown in their first year, advice on how to stand out among the applicants, and what they plan to do next. In addition, Aaron gets a different perspective from Student Success Coach, Diane Berris, who discusses what colleges are looking for in applicants today, and what it takes for students to successfully apply.

    24 min

  4. 17 FEB

    S3E12 The First Five Years: Why Early Childhood is Everyone's Business

    In this episode, Jennifer Vigne speakes with Makayla Buchanan, Chief of Staff at the Children’s Movement of Florida, to explore the data and research behind early learning and how the first five years can shape a child’s path to academic success and graduation.

    31 min

  5. 3 FEB

    S1E1 Future-Ready: Student Voices Pathways after High School - Military

    Join Debbie B in our first student-produced podcast series where students explore a variety of options after high school. Debbie talks with Marine Corps Recruiter, Staff Sargeant Jayvon Rivera about his own journey into the Marines. They also explore different branches of the military and he shares some personal and professional benefits of joining the service, if someone decides that’s the path for them.

    17 min

  6. 20 ENE

    S3E11 More Than Degrees: The Economic Value of Florida’s College System

    Join Jennifer in this eye-opening follow up with Helios Education Foundation’s Kimberly Lent Morales. They discuss the findings from a recent study conducted to assess the real economic value of state colleges.

    24 min

  7. 6 ENE

    S3E10 Why Results Matter. Where Nonprofits Get it Right, Wrong, and Everything in Between

    In this episode, Jennifer talks with Robyn Faucy, CEO and owner of Results 1st, an organization that guides nonprofits, foundations, and other organizations to achieve greater success through proven tools and methods. Together, they explore where nonprofits are succeeding, and where they can improve.

    27 min

  8. 23/12/2025

    S3E9 Meet our 2026 Teachers of the Year

    We’re excited to introduce the 2026 Sarasota County Teachers of the Year! Jennifer talks with the three finalists about their teaching methods, their students, and what it means to them to represent their schools as Teacher of the Year. Our thanks to Sunset Automotive Group for sponsoring this episode.

    33 min
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Our world is changing rapidly—and so is education. In this podcast, we’re exploring these changes and how we can best meet the needs of students to help them thrive. Hosted by Jennifer Vigne, president and CEO of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Education Conversations brings together teachers, students, community stakeholders, and thought leaders to explore and share innovative and relevant thoughts, research, and ideas on education today.

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  • Creador
    Education Foundation of Sarasota County
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    25
  • Clasificación
    Apto
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    © 2024 Education Foundation of Sarasota County
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