Charter School Superstars

This week, Ryan sits with Liliana Salazar, the National Director of Special Education and Student Support for Academica and the host of the Teach The Way They Learn podcast. On this episode, Lily talks about academic equity and addressing the COVID learning gap for students with disabilities and English language learners. Lily also talks about how to bridge that gap and shares evidence-based strategies that teachers can use to foster learning gains for these groups. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s wok by visiting www.academica.orgHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Ralph Krauss, the digital innovations director at Pinecrest Academy schools and the creator of Edutainment Learning, a virtual guest speaker program for schools. On this episode, Ralph talks about Edutainment Learning and the fascinating guests he’s had on the program. Ralph also talks about ways to start an eSports program at your school and shares exciting developments happening in the Nevada charter sector. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.edutainmentlearning.com.Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits down with Angie Christophe, the Producer of the 2022 National Charter School Conference. Angie talks to Ryan about what to expect at this year’s event and has some advice for new attendees to get the most out of NCSC 2022. Registration information for this year’s event can be found at ncsc.publiccharters.org.Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Alyssa Zabala, a student at the Doral Academy charter high school and the ace pitcher for Doral Academy’s softball team. On this episode, Alyssa talks about her softball career at Doral High School as a graduating senior. Alyssa also talks about how Doral Academy has prepared her for college on and off the softball diamond and how she balances athletics and academics. Tune in! You can follow her on Instagram and Snapchat @alyssazabala and you can find out more about her school by visiting www.doralacademyprep.org.Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Josh Chernikoff, an entrepreneur, strategist, and the founder of Cascade Communications. On this episode, Josh talks about the term of “breaking things” when it comes to entrepreneurship and what this concept looks like in the charter school sector. Josh also talks about disruption in education and shares insight for charter school professionals on how they can become more entrepreneurial. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting by visiting www.cascadego.co and www.joshchernikoff.comHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits with Monica Strain, the HR Specialist for Training and Professional Development at Springs Charter Schools. On this episode, Monica talks about Springs Charter Schools, the schools model and what she loves the most about working there. Monica also shares practical strategies to improve teacher evaluation and Professional Development systems. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.springscs.orgHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits down with Christine McCracken, the SEL coordinator for Rowe Middle school in Chicago, Illinois. On this episode, Christine talks about what makes her school unique and SEL through the lens of Rowe Middle school. Christine also talks about restorative justice and how its implemented to help students grow academically and become more resilient. Tune in!You can find out more about our guest’s work by https://roweelementaryschool.orgHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, we conclude our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Judy Marty, the new President of Doral College. On this episode, Judy talks about Doral College, her work on campus, and current programs available to cultivate educators and prospective students. Judy also talks about the benefits of pursuing higher education and shares professional development and educational endorsement opportunities. Tune in!You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting http://www.doralcollege.orgHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, we continue our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Ralph Krauss, the digital innovations director at Pinecrest Academy schools and the creator of Edutainment. On this episode, our Ralph talks about Edutainment learning and how it involves charter schools. Ralph also talks about is work in E-sports and how it creates a positive experience for students through the leveraging of technology. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting http://www.edutainmentlearning.com/ Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, we continue our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Idalia Suarez, the principal of Somerset Academy Oaks and Somerset Academy City Arts, and Monica Cueto, the principal of Mater Palms Academy. On this episode, our guests talk about Mater Academy and share ways the school integrates itself into the community to make an impact. Our guests also talk about cultivating professional talent and their work serving all groups of students. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.somersetoaks.com or www.materpalms.com/ Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, we continue our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Lyman Millard, the founding partner of Bloomwell Group, a national consulting company that works with charter schools and nonprofits to formulate effective solutions to their strategic challenges. On this episode, Lyman talks about charter school enrollment and how COVID-19 has affected student recruitment. Lyman also shares effective strategies, tools, and resources to maintain effective charter school recruitment. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s work by www.bloomwellgroup.comHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, we continue our series of interviews live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Florida. Ryan sits with Cory Oliver, the Principal of Somerset Jefferson K-12 in Monticello, Florida. On this episode, Cory talks about Somerset Jefferson and his work turning around the school. Cory also talks about their curricular programs and reflects on what the charter school movement means to its stakeholders and families. Tune in! You can find out more about his work by visiting www.somersetjefferson.org Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Live from the 2021 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando, Ryan sits with Blaire Jackson, the Director of Community Relations for Chrysalis Health, a provider of behavioral and mental health services for charter schools. On this episode, Blaire talks about talks about how the nature of his work has changed in the past three years and walks us through the services that his company provides. Blaire also talks about the role of telehealth throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and provides advice to school leaders on how to identify students that are struggling with mental health. Tune in! You can find out more about his work by visiting www.chrysalishealth.com Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits down with Anu Mahajan, the CEO of TinkRworks. On this episode, Anu talks about the terminology “STEAM” learning as opposed to STEM. Anu also talks about building effective teachers through project-based learning and how STEAM learning can cultivate entrepreneurship in schools. Tune in!You can find out more about our guest’s work by www.tinkrworks.com.Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse

This week, Ryan sits down with Rhonda Dillingham, the executive director of the North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools. On this episode, Rhonda talks about how the charter school movement has grown in North Carolina. Rhonda also talks about their recent bipartisan legislative success and how that mindset changed the way education policy is made. Tune in!You can find out more about our guest’s work by www.ncpubliccharters.orgHost: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Producer: Ross Ulysse