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Episode 3: Our Students Today: A K – 8 Perspective

Two Sarasota County Schools teachers—Kari Johnson, a kindergarten teacher, district Teacher of the Year, and a top-five finalist for Florida Teacher of the Year; and Joe Conner, a middle school math teacher and finalist for district Teacher of the Year—speak with us about changes they’re seeing in students, especially after the pandemic. They explore how technology is altering classroom instruction and ways to engage students and help them thrive. 

Episode 2: Our Students Today: A Neuroscience Perspective

Join us as we speak with Dr. Stacie Herrera, a licensed psychologist, and owner of Herrera Psychology. Dr. Herrera has partnered with schools to develop a telehealth platform to provide mental health support for students. We’ll hear how trauma may be different than it’s been historically defined and how Dr. Herrera sees neuroscience integrating into education. 

Bonus Episode: Our Why

In this episode, Jennifer talks with guest host Lisa Moody, president of Digital Stream and former director of marketing and digital strategies at Ringling College of Art and Design, about the Education Foundation and what inspires our work to prepare each and every student for life. Jennifer discusses the beginnings of the Education Foundation and how and why it has evolved over the past 35 years to provide comprehensive support that helps the next generation thrive. 

Episode 1: Engines of Innovation

Join us as Jennifer talks to Brock Leach, former chief innovation officer for Pepsico and current Education Foundation board member. The two discuss how education foundations can fuel innovation, the importance of being agile, and Brock’s belief that “our greatest natural resource is human potential.”