Charter School Superstars

Academica Media

An interview series featuring the incredible teachers, administrators, students, policymakers, social entrepreneurs, and other voices that are leading an education revolution.

  1. 09/06/2023

    Ep 147: Empowering students through project and experiential based learning with Geoffrey Roehm

    This week, Ryan sits with Geoffrey Roehm, the Executive Director of the Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School in Brooklyn. On this episode, Geoffrey talks about what makes his school unique and their focus on equity, sustainability, and combatting environmental racism. Geoffrey also shares some examples on what this project based/experiential learning initiative looks like. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guest’s work by www.launchschool.org. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

    21 min

  2. 08/01/2023

    Ep 146: Streamlining the enrollment and admissions process for students in K-12 with Dr. Bridget Jones and Kelley Bailey

    This week, Ryan sits with Dr. Bridget Jones and Kelley Bailey, the Director of Customer Success at Scribbles Software, and the Enrollment Coordinator at Greer Middle College Charter High School. On this episode, our guests talk about Scribbles software and how this platform has helped simplify the admissions process at charter schools. Our guests also talk about the unique challenges that schools have in handling records and what technology can do to help with that. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guests’ work by visiting www scribsoft.com and greermiddlecollege.org. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

    18 min

  3. 07/05/2023

    Ep 145: Making a difference in PreK-12 charter education in New Mexico with JoAnn Mitchell

    This week, Ryan sits with Diana Diaz-Harrison, the founder and CEO of the Mission Achievement and Success Charter School, a high performing charter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On this episode, JoAnn talks about what makes her school special and the state of the education system in New Mexico. JoAnn also talks about the charter school movement in New Mexico and the inspiration behind creating the Mission Achievement and Success Charter School. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guests’ work by www.missionachievementandsuccess.com. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

    19 min

  4. 03/29/2023

    Ep 144: Building community engagement with Dr. Troy A. Monroe and Dr. Marie Gordon Hall

    This week, Ryan sits with Dr. Troy A. Monroe and Dr. Marie Gordon Hall, the Executive Director and the Academic Director of Jumoke Academy. On this episode, our guests talk about the uniqueness behind their schools name and how it signifies their school’s approach to education. Our guests also talk about their daily routines on campus and place an emphasis on growing teacher talent amid teacher shortages. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guest’s work by www.jumokeacademy.org Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

    20 min

  5. 03/08/2023

    Ep 143: Serving neurodiverse students in the K-12 sector with Diana Diaz-Harrison

    This week, Ryan sits with Diana Diaz-Harrison, the founder and executive director of Arizona Autism Charter Schools. On this episode, Diana talks about what she loves the most about the Arizona Autism Charter Schools network and what inspired her to set this network. Diana talks about winning the Yass Prize award and their expansion plans to develop an accelerator to create autism-focused charter schools nationwide. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guest’s work by www.autismcharter.org Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

    16 min

  6. 02/01/2023

    Ep 142: Gamification and video game psychology in K-12 education with Shawn Young of Classcraft

    This week, Ryan sits with Shawn Young, the CEO and co-founder of Classcraft. On this episode, Shawn talks about the use of video game psychology and how a Classcraft class looks different than a traditional classroom. Shawn also talks about how gamified elements can help support non-curricular cognitive skills in students and the role of these elements with SEL. Tune in! You can also find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.classcraft.com Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

    23 min

  7. 12/14/2022

    Ep 141: We talk to first-time charter founders Matt DeHart and Cam McKennedy from Teach from DeHart Academy

    This week, Ryan sits with Matt DeHart and Cam McKennedy, representatives from the Teach from DeHart Foundation. On this episode, the start of Teach from DeHart Foundation and their inspiration behind setting up a charter school. Our guests’ also talks about available night courses, job trainings, and career development for parents and the future of the Teach from DeHart Foundation . Tune in! You can also find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.teachfromdehart.org Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

    19 min

  8. 11/30/2022

    Ep 140: Effective social and emotional learning practices with Stefanny Andujar of Ascend Public Charter Schools

    This week, Ryan sits with Stefanny Andujar, a licensed clinical social worker and the manager of student support systems for the Ascend Public Charter Schools network in Brooklyn, New York. On this episode, Stefanny talks about Ascend Public Charter Schools in Brooklyn and what makes it so special. Stefanny also talks about her day-to-day work and provides advice for charter schools in organizing effective DEI and anti-racism initiatives on their campus. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.ascendlearning.org Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

    19 min
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An interview series featuring the incredible teachers, administrators, students, policymakers, social entrepreneurs, and other voices that are leading an education revolution.

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  • Creator
    Academica Media
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Academica Media
  • Show Website
    Charter School Superstars