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Anette On Education

by Anette Carlisle

Passionate education advocate Anette Carlisle talks with experts from across the intersecting subjects of public K12 education, community college, workforce, and the challenges of poverty, from a Texas-centric perspective of advocacy, governance, policy, (politics, reluctantly!), collective impact, and why these issues matter to you. Facing realities while focused on solutions, learn how you can make a difference in your community or organization, or just be a little better informed. With 25+ years in these overlapping realms, Anette has had the great fortune of working with amazing influencers at the local, state, and national levels, and you can hear what some of them have to share. Come join us and learn more! I also want to thank my ukulele instructor, Bret Boyer, for the wonderful music he recorded for me! Find out more about Bret at http://www.bretboyer.com! Thanks!!!

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Episodes

  1. The Texas Voucher Bully--with Rev. Charles Foster Johnson

    As Texas moves into another special session, called by the governor to ram vouchers down our collective throats, Anette visits with Rev. Charles Foster Johnson again, Executive Director of Pastors for Texas Children. Once again, the Texas Legislature will determine whether or not Texas slides…

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  2. Badger Goodbyes--Anette and Russell Lowery-Hart

    Anette has her a conversation with her dear friend, Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, in his final days as President at Amarillo College, before he takes over as Chancellor at Austin Community College. After working together for over twenty years, they've formed a strong friendship they know will…

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  3. Aspen Prize Spreads Hope--Pascale Charlot

    Anette visits with Pascale Charlot, the Managing Director of the College Excellence Program (CEP) at the Aspen Institute. Amarillo College was just selected as the top college along with Imperial Valley College, both co-winners of the Aspen Prize for College Excellence. Lots of good information…

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  4. Standing Up for Public Ed--Helen Warwick & Ted Beard

    Anette visits with public ed advocates Ted Beard and Helen Warwick, discussing the recent op-ed written by the two of them in response to one by a community outsider with questionable motives. Thanks to both Ted and Helen for their pub ed advocacy and years of service! Learn more below. Ted Beard...

  5. Who Do You Trust?

    After the governor's tour of private religious schools to push his voucher scheme, some passionate public education advocates put together a press conference to share their thoughts on this effort. Music by Bret Boyer.

  6. Still Helping the People of Ukraine--Glenda Moore

    Anette visits again with friend and lifesaver Glenda Moore, founder of Kind House Ukraine Bakery in Amarillo, Texas. See how their mission and work has evolved over the past year. Recorded on the one-year anniversary of the major Russian invasion of Ukraine. Follow KHUB on Facebook to learn how…

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  7. Texas from the Inside Out--Evan Smith

    Anette visits with friend and long-time Texas journalist, Evan Smith, of The Texas Tribune. How does one interview one of the best known interviewers around? Listen and find out, and enjoy! Evan Smith is the CEO and co-founder of The Texas Tribune, a pioneering nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news...

  8. What Worked Yesterday Won't Work Today to Educate All Students--Doug Loomis

    Long-time friend and educational leader, Doug Loomis, visits with Anette about leading a school district in these challenging times, and adapting as needed to meet the needs of all students. Throughout his 30-year career in Amarillo ISD, Superintendent Doug Loomis has made an impact across the...

  9. Leading in Chaos--Dr. Jim Largent

    Anette visits with friend and long-time education leader, Dr. Jim Largent. After over 30 years in public education, Jim has shared his wisdom in his new book, Leading in Chaos, which can be found here. Dr. Jim Largent graduated high school in 1983 and attended Lamar University and Sam Houston…

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  10. Upheaval in Higher Ed--Dr. Arthur Levine

    Anette visits with Dr. Arthur Levine about higher education, its history, but, more importantly, the changes coming. Arthur Levine is a distinguished scholar of higher education at New York University, a senior fellow and president emeritus of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation…

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  11. Encouraging College Students Every Day --Denese Skinner

    Anette visits with long-time friend and educational leader, Denese Skinner, Vice-President of Student Affairs at Amarillo College. Denese Skinner has 29 years of leadership experience in higher education as well 7 years of successful public school service as a teacher and a coach. At Amarillo...

  12. More Charter Chatter!--Patti Everitt

    Once again, Anette visits with Patti Everitt about charter schools in Texas. They discuss the push from higher ups to grow the presence of charter schools in Texas and beyond, and how they are not a good investment for the future of Texas. The earlier podcast with Patti can be found here, from...

  13. Creating Transformational Change--Greg Satell

    Anette visits with author, speaker, and transformation and change expert, Greg Satell. They met when Greg did some training for Amarillo College, and Anette really identified with the info in his book, Cascades. (Link to Srdja Popovic's CANVAS website.) Episode produced by Darwin Carlisle. Music…

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  14. Communities in Schools, and Much More--Rey Saldaña

    Anette visits with Rey Saldaña, President and CEO of Communities In Schools, the national organization that ensures all students are empowered to stay in school and on a path to a brighter future. Saldaña is a CIS alumnus, whose journey from former student supported by CIS to national leader of...

  15. Measure What Matters--Raise Your Hand Texas

    Anette visits with friends from Raise Your Hand Texas about their Measure What Matters focus. Libby Cohen, Bob Popinksi, and Kelli Moulton bring a state-wide lens to the current accountability system in Texas, and whether or not it is the best thing for our schools and our students. Become part…

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  16. Cakes in Texas Save Lives in Ukraine--Glenda Moore & KHUB

    Anette visits with friend and amazing humanitarian leader, Glenda Moore, who has been baking for Ukraine since 2013. Glenda was on an earlier episode with Anette, and also a recent one with Jason Boyett on the Hey Amarillo podcast, in case you want to learn more about Kind House Ukraine Bakery!...

  17. Be a Community Leader First--Dr. Joe May

    Anette visits with friend and long-time community college leader, Dr. Joe May. Dr. May is now with Educate Texas as their Community College President in Residence, but served as the Chancellor of Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, since February of 2014. Throughout...

  18. A Better Accountability Approach--John Tanner

    Anette visits with John Tanner, an educational writer and thought leader committed to a benefits-based accountability in every school and community. Accountability in effective organization is a truth-telling communication and directional system used to build trust with the organization’s...

  19. Cumbersome or Beneficial? HB4545

    Anette visits with longtime educators and friends Kevin Phillips, Chad Huseman, and Terri Huseman, all of Amarillo Independent School District. Kevin is Deputy Superintendent of the district, Chad is principal at Caprock High School, and Terri is principal at Rogers Elementary. All do an…

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  20. Jerome the Gnome Revisited!

    A re-release from last December! Anette interviews her next door neighbor, Jerome the Gnome, and talks about magical creatures, coding (gnoming), and getting along with others. She appreciates Jerome being on her podcast, and bringing a little magic to the last podcast episode of 2021!

  21. Merry Christmas 2021 from the Carlisles!

    Wishing you wonderful holidays from the Carlisle family! To friends and family, please click this link to see the digital images, and to hear yours truly on the ukulele!

  22. For the Birds, a Reprise! Vicki Wilmarth

    Anette visits with passionate bird nerd, friend, and attorney Vicki Wilmarth, who only recently took up birdwatching in January of 2019. Vicki and Anette talk about taking up birdwatching, why they both enjoy it, how much they both enjoy the Birds of the Texas Panhandle Facebook group, and also...

  23. Two Questions with Maria Xenidou

    Anette and Maria ask two questions for listeners in a variety of situations. Maria is host of the Impact Learning podcast, and a friend of Anette's visiting Texas.

  24. Fun Times in Texas with Maria Xenidou

    Anette's Podcasting Fellowship coach and now friend, Maria Xenidou, visits Texas and talks about her week in the Texas Panhandle! Fun times all around!

  25. Give 'em Kel! Senator Kel Seliger

    Anette interviews long-time public servant, fellow Borgan, and friend, Senator Kel Seliger. Serving as mayor of Amarillo, as a Texas Senator for 17 years so far, and even as president of the Student Council at Borger High School, Kel recently announced he will be stepping down once his term is…

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  26. Same Song, Different Verse--Attacking Public Ed

    Anette reads an op-ed she wrote about the deliberate attacks on public education by some of the folks in the Texas Legislature. Sound familiar? This op-ed was written in 2005, with far too familiar themes still coming out of state leadership.

  27. Energy Grids and Texas--David Hudson, CEO Xcel Energy NM/TX

    Anette visits with her friend, David Hudson, President of Xcel Energy – New Mexico and Texas, about the Texas energy grid, how the Texas Panhandle is different from most of the rest of Texas, and what happens during severe weather events. Much of the discussion talks about the interconnectedness…

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  28. Spooky Things! A Reprise with Taylor Carlisle, M.D.

    A re-release of a fun episode! In honor of the Halloween season, Anette visits with her Infectious Disease husband, Dr. Taylor Carlisle, about things many folks find spooky! Learn some things and overcome fears by understanding these interesting creatures! Happy Halloween! Enjoy the creative…

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  29. Let's Talk Taxes! Guest Host Mark Nair

    As elected officials, both Anette and Mark Nair have spent quite a bit of time learning about and setting local taxes. They both agree that taxes are part of the social compact shared by citizens of a community, and are an investment in the future. Learn about how the institutions some folks take...

  30. At This American Moment--School Boards Under Attack

    A member of one Texas school board wrote an excellent op-ed about the current chaos at meetings, created by culture wars across the nation. This individual feared for the lives of her children should she publish this with her name on it. So Anette was happy to bring it into the light of day,...

  31. Community Colleges Rock!--Carol Scott & Dr. Manuel Gonzalez

    Anette visits with her friends, Carol Scott and Dr. Manuel Gonzales, both leaders in the world of Texas Community Colleges and the Community College Association of Texas Trustees. Manny is the CCATT Director and Carol is board president, a board Anette is honored to also serve on. A great...

  32. Shepherding Alpacas & Podcasters--Steve Heatherington

    Anette visits with her friend, Steve Heatherington, who shepherds a flock of 45 alpacas and hundreds if not thousands of podcasters from his home in South Wales. Steve was one of Anette's coaches in The Podcasting Fellowship, the course she took to learn her podcasting ropes, where Steve still...

  33. Getting Unstuck--Jeff Ikler

    Anette visits with long-time educator and education advocate, Jeff Ikler. Jeff is an author, a podcaster, and leadership coach. They discuss what students really need to learn, and how innovative leadership can provide a robust learning experience, even in our current focus on accountability. You...

  34. Closing Opportunity Gaps--Jonathan Feinstein of EdTrust

    After being introduced to one another by a mutual friend, Anette and Jonathan Feinstein of Education Trust talk lots of Texas education issues in this episode, chief among them is closing opportunity gaps for students of color. Jonathan brings more than 15 years of experience in education as a...

  35. Time for a Reset for Schools? Wise Words from Seth Godin

    Anette shares a recent blogpost by Seth Godin, one about creating a modern curriculum. Anette agrees with Seth that it's time to do a reset, to create better learning for our students.

  36. Transfers in Higher Ed--Dr. Brad Johnson--WTAMU

    Anette visits with her friend and higher ed leader, Dr. Brad Johnson, Vice President of Community College Relations at West Texas A&M University. While Anette and Brad have worked together off and on for quite some time, the focus of the conversation here is around community college students and...

  37. Hurricanes 101

    As Hurricane Ida makes landfall on the Gulf Coast, Anette talks about hurricane she's experienced over the years.

  38. Mmmm-mmmm, Data!

    For her 100th podcast episode, Anette goes back to where she began--to data. Anette discussed the importance of understanding how to use data, and uses some current real-world examples of its importance, including some of her work on educational attainment and poverty. Doesn't everyone love data?

  39. Podcasters Talk Podcasting! Craig Constantine

    Fellow podcaster, Craig Constantine, asks Anette about her podcasting journey. Craig is the host of the Movers Mindset forum and podcast, and also started a new collective, The Podcaster Community. Join us there if you are interested!

  40. Attainment and Advocacy--Kimberly Anderson

    Anette visits with her friend and fellow education advocate, Kimberly Anderson. Kimberly is the No Limits No Excuses Program Officer at the Amarillo Area Foundation, and a member of the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees, where she currently serves as vice-chair. She is a lifelong Amarillo resident...

  41. Listen to Our Youth--Aidan Anderson

    Anette visits with a friend's son, Aidan Anderson, a delightfully engaged 14 year old! Listen to his words of wisdom as he talks about the things our political leaders should, and shouldn't, focus on for the future of America!

  42. What's Your Trailer?

    Anette re-releases her original trailer from this podcast, and talks about the process of learning to podcast, and she is a little surprised she did such a bang-up job on her first try! Listen, and think about what your trailer might say.

  43. Sounds of Summer--Cicadas! A Summer Shorts Reprise!

    Anette shares the sound of summer cicadas in the Texas Panhandle! Enjoy!

  44. We're All Connected! A Summer Short Reprise!

    In another Summer Short Reprise from 2020, Anette explores the wonders of nature, a lifelong passion of hers! Enjoy!

  45. Nature's Fireworks! A Reprise! Summer Shorts!

    This summer short from 2020 brings you sounds and mental images of Mother Nature's fireworks in honor of the Fourth of July holiday! Anette enjoys sharing the sounds of a thunderstorm from her front porch in Amarillo, Texas! Enjoy!

  46. On the Street Where I Live Reprise! Summer Shorts!

    For this week's Summer Short, Anette shares a reprise of a bit of Texas history about the namesake of her street, and about the use of practicing a podcast using 60 second recordings!

  47. Father's Day Reprise!

    Listen to Anette's boys interview their dad for Father's Day from 2020! Lots of love, laughter, and things learned. Mostly good things, of course!

  48. The World Needs More Front Porches!

    Anette believes the world needs more front porches. Don't you?

  49. Maybe a Too Honest Look Back at the 87th Session--Rev. Charlie Johnson & Dr. Charles Luke

    Anette has a great discussion with her friends, the Reverend Charles Foster Johnson and Dr. Charles Luke, leaders of Pastors for Texas Children, a board Anette is honored to serve on. Charlie and Charles pay close attention to all bills and intents focused on the children of Texas, and spend a…

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  50. Keeping Up with the Lege--Resources to Assist!

    How does one keep up with the rapidly moving bills and issues surrounding education in Texas? Learn how Anette does her best to stay on top of things from the Texas Panhandle, and it's not always easy. There are some great resources out there, so be sure and find them on social media, at their...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Passionate education advocate Anette Carlisle talks with experts from across the intersecting subjects of public K12 education, community college, workforce, and the challenges of poverty, from a Texas-centric perspective of advocacy, governance, policy, (politics, reluctantly!), collective impact, and why these issues matter to you. Facing realities while focused on solutions, learn how you can make a difference in your community or organization, or just be a little better informed. With 25+ years in these overlapping realms, Anette has had the great fortune of working with amazing influencers at the local, state, and national levels, and you can hear what some of them have to share. Come join us and learn more! I also want to thank my ukulele instructor, Bret Boyer, for the wonderful music he recorded for me! Find out more about Bret at http://www.bretboyer.com! Thanks!!!

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