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Inspiring Educators

Inspiring Educators is a radio show from the ISU College of Education. This half-hour show featuring conversations with alumni, students, and supporters of the Idaho State College of Education is hosted by John H. Curry, PhD & Tabatha ButlerISU College of Education https://www.isu.edu/education/The College of Education prepares students for meaningful careers focused on improving the lives of others. Our graduates go on to serve and lead in diverse contexts, including K-12 schools, businesses, community organizations, higher education, and more. In addition to providing a range of programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral level, the College of Education offers minors and certificates to help students strengthen their resumes and prepare them for the workplace. With a focus on learning by doing and reflective practice, our students graduate ready to excel and to change lives.

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    From GEDs to Kindergarten: Randy’s Passion for Education and Community

    Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry , and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy and who inspired them. This month they interview Randy Jensen, Superintendent of American Falls School District.

  2. 19

    From Principal to Superintendent: Jared’s Journey in Education

    Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry , and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy and who inspired them. This month they interview Jared Jinks, Superintendent of Sugar Salem School District.

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    Leading in Education with Dr. Ron Bolinger

    Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry , and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy and who inspired them. This month they interview Dr. Ron Bolinger, former Superintendent of American Falls School District and former professor at ISU.

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    Dr. Shon Hocker on Education and Leadership

    Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry, and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy, and who inspired them. This month they interviewed Dr. Shon Hocker, Superintendent · Coeur d'Alene School District #271.

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    Leadership in Education with Dr. Thomas

    Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry , and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy and who inspired them. This month they interview Dr. Geoff Thomas, former Superintendent of Madison School District and current professor at ISU.

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    Insights into Leadership in Education with Dr. Howell

    Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry, and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy, and who inspired them. This month they interview Dr. Doug Howell, Superintendent of School District #25

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    Advocacy for all students

    Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry, and Executive Director of Philanthropic Engagement, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy, and who inspired them. This month they interview Maren Hunter, Clinical Instructor Outdoor Education Program, and Alina Jablonski, a recent graduate of the Outdoor Education Program.

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    Inspiring Educators welcomes Carly Maloney, ISU Young Alumnus Impact Award winner and Utah Teacher of the Year

    Hosts Dean, Jean McGivney-Burelle, and Executive Director of Philanthropic engagement, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy and who inspired them. This month they interview Mrs. Carly Maloney, Utah’s Teacher of the Year.

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    Inspiring Educators: Advocacy for all students

    Hosts Dean, Jean McGivney-Burelle, and Executive Director of Philanthropic engagement, Tabatha Butler, interview each other on this month’s episode. They ask the same questions posed to our College of Education supporters in other episodes.

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    Legacy of Education: Ron and Patty's Journey at ISU and Beyond

    Hosts Dean, Jean McGivney-Burelle, and Philanthropic Advisor, Tabatha Butler, interview Ron and Patty Bolinger. Both graduated from ISU’s College of Education. They share with us their extensive educational impact in SE Idaho and their love for ISU.

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    Advocacy for all Students

    Hosts Dean, Jean McGivney-Burelle, and Philanthropic Advisor, Tabatha Butler, interview Dr. Joel Bocanegra otherwise known as Dr. B, Chair and Professor for the School Psychology and Educational Leadership Department and Hunter Filer, a current student in the School Psychology program.

  12. 9

    Stories of Transition and Purpose: From Broadcasting to Education and Choosing a Path in Sport and Exercise Science at ISU

    Hosts Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and philanthropic advisor Tabatha Butler interview Dr. Caroline Faure otherwise known as Smitty, Chair of Human Performance and Sports Studies and Aisley Allen a sport and exercise science major who is also a student athlete for the ISU women’s soccer team.

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    Reflections on Paths to Education: Dr. Bennett and Makenna's Inspirational Journeys

    Hosts Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and philanthropic advisor Tabatha Butler interview Dr. Cory Bennett Chair of Teaching and Education Studies and Makenna Kohtz, a current student in the Teaching and Education Studies program.

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    Part II - Elevating Education: Empowering Students and Inspiring Achievement

    In part two of this two-part series, hosts Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and philanthropic advisor Tabatha Butler interview Dr. John Curry Chair of Organizational Learning and Performance and Professor in Instructional Design and Technology and Danni Fernandez, a current science teacher at Hawthorne Middle School and graduate student in the Instructional Design and Technology Program at the College of Education.

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    Part I - Elevating Education: Empowering Students and Inspiring Achievement

    Hosts Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and philanthropic advisor Tabatha Butler interview Dr. John Curry Chair of Organizational Learning and Performance and Professor in Instructional Design and Technology and Danni Fernandez, a current science teacher at Hawthorne Middle School and graduate student in the Instructional Design and Technology Program at the College of Education.

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    Inspiring Educators with Dr. Martin Blair

    Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and Tabatha Butlerinterview Dr. Martin Blair Vice President of Research and Economic Development for Idaho State University. Dr. Blair started his career as a special education teacher and he shares how his career grew from there, although he would love to someday return to the classroom.

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    Inspiring Educators with Mary Ann and Ron Hansen

    Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and Tabatha Butler interview Mary Ann and Ron Hansen about their Frank. B. and Phyllis H. Wilson Memorial Scholarship to support College of Education students. In the second half of the show they interview their recent scholarship recipient Monica Olmos.

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    James and Wendy Ruchti and the Future Educator they are Inspiring

    Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and Tabatha Butler interview Idaho State Senator, James Ruchti and Dr. Wendy Ruchti about their scholarship to support College of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching students. In the second half of the show they interview James and Wendy’s first scholarship recipient Guadalupe Alvarez.

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    How James and Wendy Ruchti are Inspiring Educators

    Dean Jean and Tabatha interview Idaho State Senator, James Ruchti and Dr. Wendy Ruchti about their scholarship to support College of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching students and of their support of education in the state of Idaho.

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    Inspiring Educators October

    Join our hosts for this episode of Inspiring Educators, to interview Jim & Dr. Karen Johnston who were generous enough to create the James & Dr. Karen Johnston scholarship for students involved with the college of education.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Inspiring Educators is a radio show from the ISU College of Education. This half-hour show featuring conversations with alumni, students, and supporters of the Idaho State College of Education is hosted by John H. Curry, PhD & Tabatha ButlerISU College of Education https://www.isu.edu/education/The College of Education prepares students for meaningful careers focused on improving the lives of others. Our graduates go on to serve and lead in diverse contexts, including K-12 schools, businesses, community organizations, higher education, and more. In addition to providing a range of programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral level, the College of Education offers minors and certificates to help students strengthen their resumes and prepare them for the workplace. With a focus on learning by doing and reflective practice, our students graduate ready to excel and to change lives.

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John H. Curry, PhD & Tabatha Butler

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