Perspectives in Rural Education

EIU Rural School Initiative
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The "Perspectives in Rural Education" podcast welcomes listeners into conversations with various teachers and administrators who are passionate in sharing their perspectives and experiences in Rural Education.

  1. 10/07/2022

    Dr. Alexis Jones - EIU Professor for the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Foundations

    Episode 19 features Dr. Alexis Jones, a professor at EIU in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Foundations. In this interview we discussed several different topics including how the pandemic has effected rural education and what Dr. Jones believes to be the greatest compliment a teacher can receive. I really enjoyed this conversation, and I hope you do as well!

  2. 09/30/2022

    Todd Vilardo

    Episode 18 features Todd Vilardo, the superintendent of schools for the Charleston School District. In this interview we discussed the importance of effective rural education, and what makes rural education different from education in an urban area. Todd Vilardo also talks about his journey through education. This was a great and uplifting conversation, and I hope you enjoy it!

  3. 09/23/2022

    Paul Penrod - Teacher at Martinsville Jr. Sr. High School

    Episode 17 features Paul Penrod, a teacher at the Martinsville Jr. Sr. High School. He primarily teaches math, but has worn many different hats over the years. Our conversation went from talking about his journey to becoming a rural educator to why he loves doing what he does. This was a great conversation to have, and I hope you enjoy it!

  4. 09/12/2022

    Dr. Kathryn Havercroft - EIU Special Education Professor

    Episode 16 features Dr. Kathryn Havercroft, a professor for the Special Education Department at Eastern Illinois University. In this episode she discusses her journey to becoming a professor in Special Education, along with her involvement in several organizations including the Special Olympics. This was a great and fascinating conversation to have, with a recurring theme of "accessible education for everyone". Hope you enjoy!

  5. 09/02/2022

    Makenna Boyd - EIU Student Teacher

    This episode features Makenna Boyd, an Education and English student at EIU who has begun her first semester of student teaching. She teaches English at the Arcola High School. She discusses her experiences leading up to where she is today, her current experiences, and what she is looking forward to in the field of education.

  6. 06/10/2022

    Caleb Will: Palestine Dean of Students

    Episode 14 features Caleb Will, the Dean of Students at Palestine. He discusses the benefits of the Rural Education setting, his journey to becoming an educator, and what it has meant for him to step into leadership roles with an eagerness to learn. Click to listen!

  7. 04/22/2022

    Erin Hoffman: Kindergarten Teacher

    Episode 13 features Erin Hoffman, a Kindergarten teacher at Brownstown Elementary School. Erin shares her passion and purpose behind being a teacher. She also shares the importance of maintaining a work-life balance and some classroom management tips! Don't miss this episode!

  8. 04/15/2022

    Angie Gentry: Arcola Elementary Principal

    Episode 12 features Angie Gentry, the Arcola Elementary School Principal. Listen to learn why Angie started the Elementary Principal Network and how she started her career in education!

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The "Perspectives in Rural Education" podcast welcomes listeners into conversations with various teachers and administrators who are passionate in sharing their perspectives and experiences in Rural Education.

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  • Creator
    EIU Rural School Initiative
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © EIU Rural School Initiative
  • Show Website
    Perspectives in Rural Education