38 min
Season 6, Episode 20: Preparing the Next Generation of Rural Leaders in Arizona The Rural Scoop
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In this episode, Melissa interviews Dr. Jaime Festa-Daigle, President Elect of the Arizona Rural Schools Association. They discuss the unique challenges facing rural districts like Jamie's district in Lake Havasu City, such as a lack of affordable housing, poverty impacting youth, and teacher recruitment and retention difficulties. Jamie highlights initiatives her district has taken, including growing their own teachers, working closely with the community, and focusing on career and technical education pathways. They also talk about ARSA's goals of networking rural educators, advocating for rural issues like full-day kindergarten funding, and keeping a laser focus on quality teaching and learning. Jamie shares her vision for ARSA bringing rural voices together and preparing the next generation of rural leaders.
In this episode, Melissa interviews Dr. Jaime Festa-Daigle, President Elect of the Arizona Rural Schools Association. They discuss the unique challenges facing rural districts like Jamie's district in Lake Havasu City, such as a lack of affordable housing, poverty impacting youth, and teacher recruitment and retention difficulties. Jamie highlights initiatives her district has taken, including growing their own teachers, working closely with the community, and focusing on career and technical education pathways. They also talk about ARSA's goals of networking rural educators, advocating for rural issues like full-day kindergarten funding, and keeping a laser focus on quality teaching and learning. Jamie shares her vision for ARSA bringing rural voices together and preparing the next generation of rural leaders.
38 min