At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum This week, Lily continues her interview with Renu Mody. Renu is an educational consultant who serves as a board member across several civic, educational, and social justice non-profits. She also is an independent college counselor and attorney in Miami, Florida. On this episode, Renu talks about the importance of college deadlines and pacing guides, and discusses the curricular requirements prior to attending college. Re...
Nov 26, 2019•22 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. This week, Lily interviews Renu Mody. Renu is an educational consultant and serves as a board member across several civic, educational, and social justice non-profits. She is an independent college counselor and attorney in Miami, Florida. In this three-part series, Renu talks to Lily about all things college and the college experience. On this episode, Renu talks about the preparation process, when and where to begin p...
Nov 19, 2019•20 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum This week, Lily concludes her interview Rufus Lott III, founder of LOTT Educational Consultants and a leading consultant specializing in the area of Restorative Practices in schools. In this podcast, Rufus talks about raising emotional awareness and why emotional intelligence matters. Rufus also presents effective ways to interact with students to help better understand their mental health and to build relationships movi...
Sep 24, 2019•40 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum This week, Lily continues her interview Rufus Lott III, founder of LOTT Educational Consultants and a leading consultant specializing in the area of Restorative Practices in schools. In this podcast, Rufus introduces the model of restorative practice: connect, correct, consequence. Rufus details proactive methods during each phase for effective outcomes. Tune in! Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly) Producer: Ryan Kaira...
Sep 17, 2019•26 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum This week, Lily interviews Rufus Lott III, founder of LOTT Educational Consultants and a leading consultant specializing in the area of restorative practices in schools. In this podcast, Rufus talks about the meaning of restorative practice and its origin. Rufus also talks about his experience in education and ways he has implemented restorative practice to make a positive impact on the lives of all students. Host: Lilia...
Sep 10, 2019•24 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. This week, Lily interviews Dr. Roberto Padilla superintendent of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District in Newburgh, New York. In this podcast, Dr. Padilla talks about his life in education and his journey becoming superintendent. Roberto also identifies three components: know, love, and challenge presenting techniques to create connections with all students. Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly) Producer: Ryan Kair...
Aug 20, 2019•34 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. This week, Lily continues her interview with Matthew Bieule, Principal of SLAM! Boca Raton Sports Leadership, Arts, & Management. In this podcast, Matthew emphasizes the importance of building relationships. He also talks about what needs to be done to maintain rigor and prevalence. Tune in! Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly) Producer: Ross Ulysse
Aug 13, 2019•24 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. This week, Lily interviews Matthew Bieule, Principal of SLAM! Boca Raton Sports Leadership, Arts, & Management. In this podcast, Matthew talk to us about building relationships between principals, teachers, and students. Matthew also provides practical strategies on structuring a successful work atmosphere and educational environment. Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly) Producer: Ross Ulysse...
Aug 06, 2019•21 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. This week, Teach The Way They Learn brings you an episode from the National Charter School Conference in Las Vegas. In this podcast, Lily is joined by Florida Charter School Alliance President Lynn Norman Teck. Lynn talks to us about the mission of the Alliance and the importance of school choice for all students. Lynn also debunks many of the misconceptions and myths of the ed reform movement. Tune in! Host: Liliana Sa...
Jul 23, 2019•18 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. This week, Teach The Way They Learn brings you an episode from the National Charter School Conference in Las Vegas. Lily is joined by Nevada state assemblywoman Selena Torres and Principal Renee Fairless of the Mater Academy Mountain Vista charter school. Assemblywoman Torres and Principal Fairless helped develop AB 219, which provides language accommodations for English language learners in Nevada. In this podcast, Lil...
Jul 16, 2019•26 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. This week, Lily continues her conversation on disabilities in an educational environment. In this podcast, Lily discusses statistics on disabilities, outlines best practices in classroom accommodations, and provides educators with a checklist to ensure that they are meeting the academic needs of all students. Tune in! Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly) Producer: Ross Ulysse
Jul 09, 2019•18 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. This week, Lily gives us a brief overview about three common learning disabilities in the educational environment. She goes into detail, identifying each disorder as well as their symptoms and early indicators. Lily also provides answers to frequently asked questions asked about teaching students with disabilities. Tune in! Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly) Producer: Ross Ulysse
Jul 02, 2019•22 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. This week, Lily interviews Principal Cory Oliver from the Jefferson County K-12 Somerset Charter School. Jefferson is located in one of the historically lowest-performing districts in Florida. In this final segment, Lily and Cory talk about all the significant changes seen within the course of a year. They also speak about the efforts made to make a difference in this community and all other positive outcomes realized f...
May 21, 2019•40 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. This week, Lily interviews Principal Cory Oliver from the Jefferson County K-12 Somerset charter school. Jefferson is located in one of the historically lowest-performing districts in Florida. In this segment, Cory talks to Lily about the levels of poverty in this community and his journey when he first got to Jefferson. He also talks about the leadership skills that he embraces and expresses the love he has for all his...
May 14, 2019•26 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. This week, Lily interviews Principal Cory Oliver from the Jefferson County K-12 Somerset charter school. Jefferson is located in one of the historically lowest-performing districts in Florida. In this segment, Lily talks about this school of hope and introduces Principal Cory Oliver who speaks about his experience thus far as Principal at Jefferson. He also talks about what drew him to Jefferson and his plan to turn aro...
May 07, 2019•23 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. In honor of national autism awareness month, Lily concludes her interview with autism expert Dr. Jennifer Durocher. Dr. Durocher is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and the Clinical Director of the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities. In this episode, Dr. Durocher speaks about the three very important skills that are needed when working with individuals with autism. She al...
Apr 30, 2019•24 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. In honor of national autism awareness month, Lily continues her interview with autism expert Dr. Jennifer Durocher. Dr. Durocher is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and the Clinical Director of the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities. In this episode, Dr. Durocher goes in more detail explaining the root of autism, various hypotheses, studies, and outliers. She also stresse...
Apr 23, 2019•23 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. To kick off national autism awareness month, Lily sits down with autism expert Dr. Jennifer Durocher. Dr. Durocher is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and the Clinical Director of the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities. . She addresses the early indications and symptoms of autism and discusses various methods to help educators and parents identify these characteristics. h...
Apr 16, 2019•27 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. Lily has two new guests this week. From Thelma Louise Gibson Charter School comes Jennifer DeSousa and Yaneisy Abreu in the final segment of this amazing series about The Gibson turnaround. In this episode, we discuss the importance of listening to teachers during a turnaround, empowering teacher's strengths, and the importance of trust between the school leader and their staff. Host: Lily Salazar...
Mar 05, 2019•25 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. Lily has two new guests this week. From Thelma Louise Gibson Charter School comes Jennifer DeSousa and Yaneisy Abreu to talk about how to use diagnostic data to create action plans for students and using a standards-aligned curriculum while allowing your staff enough time during the school day to collaborate on lesson plans to help turn around a school, in an underprivileged neighborhood. The Gibson turnaround is a 3 pa...
Feb 26, 2019•23 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. Lily has two new guests this week. From Thelma Louise Gibson Charter School comes Jennifer DeSousa and Yaneisy Abreu to talk about their "boots on the ground' approach to turning around a school, in an underprivileged neighborhood. The Gibson turnaround is a 3 part series, so stay tuned in, for parts 2 and 3 of this incredible story. Host: Lily Salazar
Feb 19, 2019•20 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. That's why this week, Lily has on Major William Tagle to discuss school safety and get his take on: "The Seven Strategies to Keeping Schools Safer" by Bill Ziegler, and posted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) This is part 3 of a 3 part series. School Safety is a core tenant to Academica and all of its supported schools. In the wake of the upcoming anniversary of the MSD tragedy, we woul...
Feb 05, 2019•23 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. That's why this week, Lily has on Major William Tagle to discuss school safety and get his take on: "The Seven Strategies to Keeping Schools Safer" by Bill Ziegler, and posted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) This is part 2 of a 3 part series. School Safety is a core tenant to Academica and all of its supported schools. In the wake of the upcoming anniversary of the MSD tragedy, we woul...
Jan 30, 2019•21 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. That's why this week, Lily has on Major William Tagle to discuss school safety and get his take on: "The Seven Strategies to Keeping Schools Safer" by Bill Ziegler, and posted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) This is part 1 of a 3 part series. School Safety is a core tenant to Academica and all of its supported schools. In the wake of the upcoming anniversary of the MSD tragedy, we woul...
Jan 22, 2019•19 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. Lily is continuing her interview with two amazing principals from the Academica Network: Carlos Alvarez from the City of Hialeah Educational Academy and Idalia Suarez from Somerset City Arts Conservatory. Carlos and Idalia share their experiences with how they have transformed from using a fixed mindset to a growth mindset along with how a school should create a safe culture which promotes the benefits and sacrifices th...
Jan 08, 2019•23 min
At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum. That's why this week Lily has on two amazing principals from the Academica network: Carlos Alvarez from the City of Hialeah Educational Academy and Idalia Suarez from Somerset City Arts Conservatory. Retouching on the theme of grit, they go into how they as principals make sure that students believe in themselves and pursuing their passions, but also how they work with their teachers to make sure that this goes hand-in-...
Dec 18, 2018•26 min
LIly wraps up her interview with Juan Infante and Tony Morales this week on a strong note. As we've been talking about the past couple of weeks, the brain is a very malleable thing. Juan and Tony shed more light this week on how sleeping patterns in students and anxiety levels can actually affect their ability to perform school on a neurological level. Hosts: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Dec 11, 2018•33 min
This week on the show we continue Liliana's interview with Juan Infante and Tony Morales on the application of neuroscience to the classroom. Liliana, Juan, and Tony dissect how neuroplasticity relates to the income achievement gap between students of higher and lower income students. They also cover how cognitive biases can affect both how students and teachers interact in the class. Tune in! Hosts: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Dec 04, 2018•21 min
This week, Liliana Salazar begins her first part of a three-part interview with Tony Morales and Juan Infante on the role that neuroscience plays in education. Tony, Juan, and Liliana discuss how educators can use neuroscience concepts to creative positive education outcomes for all students. They also discuss concepts like neuroplasticity and the effects of stress on student learning. Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Nov 27, 2018•21 min
This week, Liliana Salazar wraps up her interview series with Fernando Zulueta, President of Academica, on the role of "grit" in education. Bouncing off of Ep 2, Liliana and Fernando discuss how schools today reinforce a "Fixed Mindset" that frustrates students and restricts them from developing grit. From there, they dive into what a growth-oriented mindset looks like and how approaches to education can be tailored to shape such a mindset within students. This episode will be last iteration of ...
Nov 20, 2018•26 min
