Education Exploration

Matthew Castilleja, M.A.
Education Exploration

On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning Twitter: https://twitter.com/Education_Explo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/education_explo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EducationExplo

Episodes

  1. 15/08/2020

    Education Exploration - Episode 7

    Duration: 00:45:13 Guest: Jacqueline Garcia, Instructional Technology Specialist – Round Rock, TX On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning Website: www.mattedutech.com bit.ly/TheEEpodcast Social Media: Education Exploration Twitter: @Education_Explo Instagram: @education_explo Facebook: @EducationExplo Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) Twitter: @MattEduTech Instagram: @mattedutech Facebook: @MattEduTech In Episode 7, Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) interviews Jaqueline Garcia, Instructional Technology Specialist at the Round Rock Independent School District in Round Rock, TX. She has facilitated and implemented the Computer Science Program at Brushy Creek Elementary to provide unplugged and plugged unique activities in each grade level during the school day. Jacqueline has fourteen years classroom experience in a Bilingual/Dual Language setting in grades 3-5. In this episode, we discuss: Guest Introduction [00:00:46] Life in College [00:01:23] Major in College [00:04:33] Why did you choose to major in Education? [00:05:44] Overcoming Adversity [00:10:37] Studying at an Elite University [00:14:45] Classes in the College of Education & Student Teaching [00:19:03] Looking Back on Transitioning from College to the K-12 Classroom [00:23:50] Moving School Districts and to a New City [00:26:54] Leading a Bilingual Program with Technology and the Lessons Learned [00:31:04] Being apart of a district’s NextGen Program [00:36:08] Closing with Inspirational Words [00:42:01] Resources mentioned in this episode include: Texas A&M University San Antonio College University of The Incarnate Word Blinn College

    45 min
  2. 08/08/2020

    Education Exploration - Episode 6

    Duration: 00:41:09 Guest: Gaby Gonzalez, Teacher Support Specialist – Houston, TX On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning Website: www.mattedutech.com bit.ly/TheEEpodcast Social Media: Education Exploration Twitter: @Education_Expl Instagram: @education_explo Facebook: @EducationExplo Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) Twitter: @MattEduTech Instagram: @mattedutech Facebook: @MattEduTech In Episode 6, Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) interviews Gaby Gonzalez (@ClassNKeyboards), Teacher Support Specialist at the Houston Independent School District in Houston, TX. Gaby began teaching in 2016 and began creating new, innovative methods to get students inspired to show their peers what they know. In May 2019, she earned her M.Ed for Curriculum and Instruction, with an emphasis in Learning, Design, and Technology from the University of Houston. Gaby looks forward to leading professional developments about implementing meaningful technology into classrooms across the Houston area. In this episode, we discuss: Guest Introduction [00:00:42] College Background [00:01:29] Life as a College Student [00:03:04] Time Management in College [00:05:18] Transitioning from College to Career [00:06:55] Why Teach Kindergarten? [00:10:17] A Day in the Life of Teaching Kindergarten [00:12:34] Teaching Life Lessons in the classroom [00:16:32] How have life experiences helped you as a teacher? [00:20:36] How to compliment teacher and student technology skills? [00:25:07] Making the decision to go to grad school [00:31:02] Shifting to a new role [00:35:52] Closing with Inspirational Words [00:39:43] Resources mentioned in this episode include: University of Houston Seesaw WeVideo Nearpod

    41 min
  3. 01/08/2020

    Education Exploration - Episode 5

    Duration: 00:33:54 Guest: Lena Dominguez, Round Rock ISD – Round Rock, TX On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning Website: www.mattedutech.com Social Media: Education Exploration Twitter: @Education_Explo Instagram: @education_explo Facebook: @EducationExplo Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) Twitter: @MattEduTech Instagram: @mattedutech Facebook: @MattEduTech In Episode 5, Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) interviews Lena Dominguez, instructional coach at Round Rock ISD in Round Rock, TX. Lena Dominguez has a BBA in Management from Texas State, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. After college, Lena did 10 years in corporate America focusing on adult education. Realizing her heart wasn’t in it, she then went into education and started teaching middle school math in Round Rock ISD. She has a true passion for studying and practicing equitable teaching strategies within the class and also loves integrating technology into her math lessons. In this episode, we discuss: Guest Introduction [00:00:48] College Journey [00:01:18] Why a Business Degree? [00:02:57] Life After College [00:03:48] Skills Developed Working in Adult Education [00:05:46] Transitioning from Corporate America to the Classroom [00:07:37] Classroom Experience on a Title I Campus [00:11:20] Developing a Teaching Style [00:14:04] From Classroom Teacher to a Leadership Role [00:20:43] Looking Back on Life, Career, & Goals [00:26:17] Advice on Getting Into a Career in Education [00:30:02] Closing with Inspirational Words [00:32:27] Resources mentioned in this episode include: Texas State University Lamar University Nearpod Kahoot Quizizz GSuite for Education Desmos Texas Teachers of Tomorrow National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity

    34 min
  4. 25/07/2020

    Education Exploration – Episode 4

    Duration: 00:36:20 Guest: Gene Centeno, the University of Texas – Austin, TX On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning Website: www.mattedutech.com Social Media: Education Exploration Twitter: @Education_Explo Instagram: @education_explo Facebook: @EducationExplo Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) Twitter: @MattEduTech Instagram: @mattedutech Facebook: @MattEduTech In Episode 4, Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) interviews Gene Centeno, music graduate student at the University of Texas in Austin, TX. Gene Centeno, a San Antonio native, but living and thriving in the greater Austin area as a music educator and performer. He has performed with many musical artists and icons and has also maintained a profession in education all the while. In this episode, we discuss: Guest Introduction [00:00:40] Career Background [00:01:05] College Background [00:04:16] Performance Experience & The Impact on College [00:10:12] Being a Better Student with Experience [00:11:58] Career Experiences [00:13:12] First Teaching Experience [00:14:25] Teaching Middle School vs High School [00:16:55] Takeaways from Career & Performance Experiences [00:19:04] Balancing Teaching & Performing [00:21:14] What You Know Now [00:23:37] How has performing influenced your teaching? [0025:31] Future Plans [00:27:50] Reminiscing with Podcast Host about Guest’s first teaching experience [00:29:46] Closing with Inspirational Words [00:35:07] Resources mentioned in this episode include: The University of North Texas Texas State University San Antonio College Texas Teachers of Tomorrow Prince Grupo Fantasma

    36 min
  5. 11/07/2020

    Education Exploration – Episode 2

    Duration: 00:39:51 Guest: Cesar Gonzalez, MacArthur High School – San Antonio, TX On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning Website: www.mattedutech.com Social Media: Education Exploration Twitter: @Education_Explo Instagram: @education_explo Facebook: @EducationExplo Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) Twitter: @MattEduTech Instagram: @mattedutech Facebook: @MattEduTech In Episode 2, Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) interviews Cesar Gonzalez, percussion director at MacArthur High School in San Antonio, TX. Born in Coahuila, Mexico, Cesar moved to San Antonio, TX, at the age of 4. After graduating from Fox Tech High School, he attended San Antonio College and later transferred to Texas State University to study music. While at Texas State, Cesar was a part of various university performance ensembles as well as several independent, non-profit music programs. He also taught part-time and composed music for high school percussion programs in the surrounding areas. Cesar graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Studies with a Texas All-Level Teaching Certification. In this episode, we discuss: Guest Introduction [00:00:48] Education and Career Background [00:01:27] College Life [00:03:53] DCI and WGI (Summer and Winter Months of College) [00:06:52 Transitioning from College to Career [00:14:54] Teaching Experience and the Influence on a Career [00:17:55] Saying “Yes” to Opportunities [00:21:30] Advice on becoming a Band/Percussion Director [00:23:55] Teaching and Modeling Best Practices Within Your Craft [00:28:56] The Evolution of Education and Teaching Band [00:32:33] Closing with Inspirational Words [00:35:13] Resources mentioned in this episode include: Drum Corps International Winter Guard International Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps Violet Crown Independent Percussion Texas State University San Antonio College Outliers – Malcolm Gladwell Book

    40 min

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On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning Twitter: https://twitter.com/Education_Explo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/education_explo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EducationExplo

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