ROE 17 POD

Regional Office of Education # 17
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ROE 17 POD

Education is empowerment. Join Regional Office of Education # 17, an educational service agency in Central Illinois as we interview different educators, leaders, innovators, and creators that are reimagining PK-12 education. Join us on Tuesday mornings for 17 minutes with ROE # 17.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    All About HILIA with Lisa Kendall

    In this episode, we talk to Lisa Kendall, the Director of the Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association. HILIA was formed to promote, establish, and maintain a continuum of comprehensive services for children with the low incidence eligibility of Deafness, Hearing Impairment and/or Visual Impairment. Learn more about HILIA at https://roe17.org/programs/hilia (https://roe17.org/programs/hilia)

    10 min

  2. OCT 15

    The Importance of School Libraries with Anita Beaman

    In this week's episode, we talk to Anita Beaman, the District Librarian at Blue Ridge CUSD 18. We discuss the process of becoming a school librarian, technology in the library, and keeping students in grades K-12 involved.

    13 min

  3. OCT 8

    Integrating Technology and AI into K-12 Ed with Matt Sherrill

    In this episode, we talk to Matt Sherrill, the Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the East Central Region with the Learning Technology Center of Illinois. We talk to Matt about his role with LTC, AI in the classroom, and more! https://www.ltcillinois.org/ (https://www.ltcillinois.org/)

    15 min

  4. OCT 1

    Making Reading FUN with Beth Steffens & Emilie Young

    In this episode, we chat with Beth Steffens and Emilie Young, teachers at Chester-East Lincoln School. To kick off the school year they offered "Speed Date with a Book" as an activity to get their 7th and 8th graders excited about reading. We talk about this event and other ways they keep reading, such as fun and engaging, to develop lifelong readers.

    16 min

  5. SEP 24

    Education at the JDC with Tina Rose

    Tina Rose has served as the teacher for the McLean County Juvenile Detention Center for 12 years. The JDC is a short-term secure facility that houses juveniles who have been accused of serious crimes or have been sentenced to confinement for a short period. The JDC serves the 11th judicial circuit in Central Illinois.

    10 min

  6. SEP 17

    RAS and The Workforce Experience with Brian O'Kraski

    In this episode, we talk with Brian O'Kraski, a veteran teacher at the Regional Alternative School Bloomington Campus. Brian graduated with a bachelor's degree in History-Social Science Education from Illinois State University and also received a Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS 1) endorsement from Eureka College. Some of his current responsibilities at RAS include managing the Work Based Learning Program, postsecondary advising for students, job coaching and assistance, creating a Career Exploration curriculum for the school, and grant management. He also teaches a Career Readiness class for Jr. and Sr. level students as part of our Career Link grant partnership.

    9 min

  7. SEP 10

    The Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents with Gary Tipsord

    In this episode, we talk with Gary Tipsord, the Executive Director of the Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents. Mr. Tipsord just completed his first six months on the job, he reflects on what he has learned, and what he hopes to see in the future.Learn more about IARSS at https://iarss.org/ (https://iarss.org/)

    19 min

  8. SEP 3

    The FACs Department: Prepping Students for Adulthood with Rita DiVita

    In this episode, we chat with Rita DiVita, a veteran teacher at Normal Community High School in Unit 5. The Family and Consumer Sciences Department is nothing like the movie depictions of home economics of the 1950s. This modern department offers students the opportunity to learn about dietetics, finances, sewing, and career exploration. Students in the Education Pathway program even get the opportunity to observe classrooms to explore if teaching is the right career for them.

    17 min
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Education is empowerment. Join Regional Office of Education # 17, an educational service agency in Central Illinois as we interview different educators, leaders, innovators, and creators that are reimagining PK-12 education. Join us on Tuesday mornings for 17 minutes with ROE # 17.

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    Regional Office of Education # 17
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    66
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