SA Tech-Cast E107 - Mrs. Joanne Cloherty

What this episode covers

00:00 – Introduction01:15 – Joanne’s Journey to Education03:30 – Finding a Home at South Allegheny05:25 – From Ditto Machines to ChatGPT06:47 – What Drives a Kindergarten Teacher?07:45 – Balancing Technology with Tactile Learning10:45 - The youngest learners adapting in a world of short attention spans11:40 – Framework for the Future & "Collaborating" with our youngest learners13:50 – When the Wi-Fi Drops: Pivoting with Play-Doh15:00 – Joanne’s Educational Magic Wand16:30 – Retirement Plans & August Expectations18:30 – Rapid Fire Round!21:40 – Outro & Final ReflectionsEpisode Description: On this episode of the South Allegheny Techcast, host Jeffrey Nobili sits down with retiring kindergarten teacher Joanne Cloherty. Reflecting on an incredible 33-year career at South Allegheny, Joanne shares her journey from a PR major to the classroom, how teaching has evolved from ditto machines to ChatGPT, and the fine balance of introducing technology to our youngest learners. Plus, don't miss a hilarious Rapid Fire round where she reveals her true feelings about Canvas!Congratulations to Joanne on her retirement!*Recorded on location at the South Allegheny Elementary School Studio*Intro/Outro music by Travis Nobili (ARCAUDIO).

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