Monday, October 23, 2017

Culturally Responsive Teaching with Karla Vigil

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On this episode, I Zoom in Karla Vigil and we chat about culturally responsive teaching and the work she does with EduLeaders R.I.

Karla E. Vigil is an Education Strategies Specialist at Highlander Institute where she supports the implementation of blended and personalized learning initiatives in classrooms across Rhode Island. Prior to joining Highlander Institute, Karla served as a 4th grade classroom teacher dedicated to broadening students' perspectives through multicultural education.

Karla is a social justice advocate committed to promoting equity in education. She recently helped found EduLeaders of Color Rhode Island - a statewide initiative that aims to challenge inequities in education, strengthen local organizations led by people of color, and foster community partnerships. She also regularly leads workshops on culturally responsive teaching and diversity and equity in education.

Karla earned her Masters of Arts in Teaching with a focus on social justice and multicultural education from Roger Williams University through the Gordon Teacher Residency Program. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island.

Karla was born in El Salvador and now lives in East Providence with her partner and sons- Taliq Tillman, Reuben Tillman IV and baby Kamil Howard-Vigil.







Wednesday, October 18, 2017

The Edupreneur with Gretchen Schultek



On this episode, I hangout with Gretchen Schultek and we chat about her journey to becoming an edupreneur. 

Gretchen (Schultek) Bridgers is author of Always A Lesson. In German translation, Gretchen’s last name “Schultek” means ‘Teacher.’ It must have been fate that she is an educator today!

She was a general education teacher for 8 years. She has taught grades 2, 3, and 5 at both low and high performing elementary schools in Charlotte, North Carolina. She currently works for The New Teacher Project in multiple roles, but most often a Teacher Development Coach for first year teachers.

In 2006, she received her Bachelor’s degree at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. In 2010, she received her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In the fall of 2012, Gretchen received her National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist.

In 2014, Gretchen published her first book for new teachers called “Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College.” Click here to purchase at a discount or click here to purchase at full price. She is also currently writing a children’s book.


Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Online Learning in K12 and Beyond with Courtney Kofeldt






On this episode, I Zoom in Courtney Kofeldt and we chat about online learning in K12 Education.

Courtney Kofeldt is the Supervisor of Educational Technology at PA Leadership Charter School. A K-12 cyber and blended learning environment. As a Supervisor of Educational Technology,  she utilizes her background in both education and technology to bring a unique vision to PALCS and its programs.  During her time in the position, PALCS has jumped into social media, adopted Google Apps for Education and added another LMS, Canvas in addition to Moodle. She helped spearhead the iPALCS (iPad) program which put 2:1 devices into the hands of K-5 and 9th grade students at PALCS.


Courtney has also presented at many conferences most recently at ISTE, iNacol, PETE and C and K12 Online. She is also a Nearpod PioNear, Google Certified Educator (Level 2), and an Alpha Squirrel. She was recently selected as a Next Generation Leader. This was awarded to me by CoSN and Edscoop. The award annually recognizes emerging K-12 school system technology leaders from across the country. She is extremely passionate and inspired by what technology can do for education, and how it can prepare students for the future and make them the problem solvers of today!

Monday, October 16, 2017

What The Tech?: Ownership, Inclusion, and Errthing with Bari A. Williams, J.D.



On this episode, I Zoom in with Bari A. Williams and we chat about the need for women and people of color to create their own opportunities, what she learned from Zuckerburg, inclusion and much more.

Bärí A. Williams is Head of Business Operations Management, North America at StubHub as of January 2017. In this role, she is responsible for business planning and operations, including cross functional work with Product, Marketing, Strategy, Partnerships, Customer Service, Trust and Safety to manage and oversee technical metrics, product innovation, key strategic partnerships and drive P&L results across the company.

Prior to StubHub, Ms. Williams was Lead Counsel for the Global Infrastructure, Development, and Operations (“Inbound”) Commercial Legal team at Facebook. In this role, she drafted and negotiated contracts supporting Facebook’s internet.org connectivity efforts, building aircrafts, satellites, and lasers, along with purchasing and procurement to keep the company running – from software and hardware for the development of new products for users, including marketing messenger bots for Tommy Hilfiger during Fashion Week, to deals for supplies and equipment needed to take care of Facebook employees worldwide. Additionally, she also successfully took on the passion project of developing strategy and implementing the launch Facebook’s Supplier Diversity Program, announced at White House Demo Day in 2015, and officially launched at NMSDC in October 2016. She also served on Facebook’s Black Employee Resource Group leadership team, which launched “Black Leadership Day” event.

Prior to joining Facebook, Ms. Williams was an attorney at CSAA Insurance Exchange, formerly known as AAA Insurance, where her work focused on commercial contracts, primarily in the IT space, data and privacy.

In addition to advising and counseling startups, Ms. Williams is a writer. Her writing has been featured in The New York TimesFortuneTheRoot.comWIRED, and Fast Company. She has been a featured speaker on panels at festivals and events, and has been featured on Elle.com (online feature of ElleMagazine), TheRoot.com, Levo League, and in Black Enterprise,  Essence, and the Sept. 2017 Most Powerful Women print edition of Fortune magazines. She is a 2015 recipient of the National Bar Association’s “40 Under 40” award, recognizing young attorneys excelling in achievement, innovation, vision, leadership and legal community involvement in their careers, as well as their “Excellence in Legal Innovation” award, and a 2015 recipient of the Digital Diversity Network’s “Top 40 Under 40: Tech Diversity” award.

Ms. Williams is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley (BA, Mass Communications), St. Mary’s College of California (MBA), the University of California, Los Angeles (MA, African-American Studies), and the University of California, Hastings College of Law (JD). She is also very active in her community as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., The Links, Incorporated, and in political organizing and fundraising at the local, state, and national level. An Oakland native, she and her husband, Jaime, live in Oakland with their two children.

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Women In STEM with Cassandra Reese



On this episode of The Dr. Will Show, I hangout with Cassandra Reese and we chat about her experiences as a woman in STEM. 

Cassandra Reese received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of San Diego in 2014. She then moved to Hattiesburg, MS in fall 2014 to pursue her Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering under the guidance of Dr. Derek Patton at the University of Southern Mississippi. Her works focuses on polymer surfaces, which can be applicable to a variety of applications (tunable adhesives, flexible electronics, antiwetting surfaces). Cassandra is strongly involved in campus and community outreach activities. Specifically, Cassandra served as the President for the Women in Science and Organization (WISE) organization at USM from 2016-2017, and the Vice President from 2017-present. The mission of WISE at USM is to retain and empower women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by offering mentoring, support, and inspiration. During her WISE presidency, she was involved in submitting a grant through USM Foundation, titled “Retention of Women in STEM”, which ultimately got funded. This grant allowed the WISE officers to host their 1st Annual WISE Conference: WISE with RISE, The Power of You!

Friday, September 15, 2017

The Business of You: Owning Your Career with Lakrisha Davis, MBA




On this episode, I hangout with Lakrisha Davis and we chat about how to take charge of your career.

As a Career Coach, Success Mentor, and Speaker, Lakrisha helps ambitious career hunters navigate the corporate landscape in order to create the life and career they’ve always dreamed of.

She has worked in the corporate arena for over 10 years, with experience in the areas of legal compliance, corporate governance, and human resources. ​

Years ago, Lakrisha felt as though her career was at a standstill. She just couldn’t find a satisfying or lucrative enough career no matter how hard she tried. She was barely making it financially, and felt empty going into work everyday because she knew she had a greater calling.

Like many other job seekers, Lakrisha had done everything right: graduated college with high honors, gained valuable experience and always made a good impression. She started to feel like her only option was to settle because life seemed to be throwing her nothing but lemons. Deep down she knew she deserved better.

Eventually, Lakrisha decided that enough is enough. She was determined to turn things around and put every ounce of her energy into creating the career and life that she loved.

In just 4 weeks, she had secured her dream position, and more than doubled her salary. She was astounded. Lakrisha knew that she wanted to share what she'd learned with other women. ​ 

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Genius Hour with Jacqueline Rose




On this episode, I hangout with Jacqueline Rose and we chat about bringing Genius Hour to your classroom.

Jacqueline Rose is an Educational Technology Specialist in Fort Worth ISD. She is incredibly passionate about student-led learning, which led her to fall in love with Genius Hour. This, along with connecting teachers/students to the awesomeness the world (and its people) has to offer, has truly transformed her educational approach. She is a connected educator, a constant learner, and empathy-based practices are my jam.

You can find her on Twitter/Instagram/Periscope/Snapchat at . Hit her up with any and all questions about getting the above mentioned practices started!

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

The CEO of You with Koereyelle



On this episode, I hangout with Koereyelle and we chat about her journey from elementary school teacher to author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and boss!

Koereyelle made her mark in 2011 when she founded The Single Wives Club, an education and empowerment organization that inspires single ladies to become better women before becoming wives. She has truly become the voice for single women, representing the “new single woman” who wants love and marriage, but has not detoured her focus from her education and career. She's an International Speaker and educator who's been featured nationally by ESSENCE Magazine, The Huffington Post, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, MadameNoire, Rolling Out, NBC and many more for her empowerment projects. She is also the creator of the Inner Circle, a professional mentoring program for women entrepreneurs. Most recently, she's added Author to her resumé with the release of her debut title, WERK101: Get-Your-Life-Together Guide and sophomore project Confessions of a WERKaholic: Success Secrets for Fearless Female Entrepreneurs. She is on a mission to show women all over the world that they can have whatever they want

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

The Podcast And The Educator with Sarah Lalonde



On this episode, I hangout with Sarah Lalonde and we chat about podcasting and how podcasts are a great way to learn, connect, and expand our worldview.
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Sarah Anne Lalonde is a second year Teacher Candidate studying at The University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. However, she is more than just a teacher in training... Sarah writes blogs for www.voiced.ca and broadcasts her podcast on VoicEd Radio all while being their Community Manager (@voicedcanada). She is the host of her own bilingual podcast called Que sera Sarah?  and is empowered by connecting with educators. She looks to inspire teacher candidates to get involved and educate other on the reality of being a teacher candidate in 2017. Her passions include sketchnoting and graphic design. She is also an active member of social media and would love to become a member for your PLN, follow her here: @sarahlalondee. This teacher candidate is also qualified as a Level 2 Google Educator ! To learn more about her, please check out her website here: www.sarahannelalonde.com.

Blending It Up In An iPad Classroom with Kristin Ziemke






On this episode, I hangout with Kristin Ziemke and we chat about iPads in a blended learning classroom.

Kristin Ziemke is an urban educator and the author of Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom. Recognized as an international expert in literacy, inquiry and technology, Kristin collaborates with organizations around the world to develop learning experiences that redefine school. Currently serving as a resident teacher and learning innovation specialist for the Big Shoulders Fund, Kristin has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator, Chicago Public Schools Tech Innovator of the Year, National Board Certified Teacher and Emerging Leader by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. She is currently writing her third book and her work has been featured by Apple, EdWeek, Mindshift and Scholastic.

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Connected and Empowered Learning with Valerie Lewis




On this episode, I hangout with Valerie Lewis and we chat about how to use technology to amplify student voices. We also talk about PasstheScopeEdu and how educators can use live streaming to share their stories. 

Valerie Lewis is dedicated to the transformation of learning through engaging and creative activities for ALL students. Today’s classroom has not varied much from classrooms 100 years ago--- that is problematic! We are still behind many other countries and we should be leading the way.
She grew up in Miami, FL and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Oakwood University and a Master’s in Special Education from Howard University. She currently resides and teaches High School Language Arts in Georgia. She is a wife and mother of 3 beautiful souls.
Her belief is that critical learning possibilities should be activated in order to prepare students for NOW skills.  This will enable them to compete on a global scale! Students need to lift their voice and advocate for themselves but this skill should be modeled and taught. Lessons should be student-centered and not mainly based upon the teacher’s interests. In this manner, cater to a variety of learning styles. Valerie is an encourager and motivator and has the mentality that the TEAM is better together.

In order to strengthen the team, she understands that learning MUST be personalized for the teacher and the student alike in order to create IMPACT. The formula should always be ONE SIZE FITS...ONE! Her mission is to show that learning is a daring lifelong journey but ultimately…TRANSFORMS.

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Start That Podcast with Don Wettrick



On this episode, I hangout with Don Wettrick and we chat about podcasting, innovation in education and why educators should dive right in and start their own podcast.

Don Wettrick is the founder of StartEdUp, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level” and Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School, central IN. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

The Call with Ahyiana Angel



On this episode, I hangout with Ahyiana Angel of Switch, Pivot, or Quit and we chat about people answering the call to live their best lives. 

Ahyiana is an author and the Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast host, affectionately known to many as the Chief Encourager. However, by design, Ahyiana is a creator. Creator of a buzz worthy jewelry line featured by Vogue magazine and worn by Pop Icon Beyoncé, creator of a debut novel worthy of traditional publishing, and creator of a stellar career in publicity having worked with one of the top sports entertainment leagues, the National Basketball Association (NBA). Ultimately, one of her proudest accomplishments is creating an environment where others find encouragement as a result of her positive energy, skill, and fearless attitude. 

Ahyiana is a seasoned executor who eventually blocked out the world’s ideas of success, quit her highly coveted position at the NBA, moved to London and traveled the world for a stint, then followed her passion in writing to find her purpose in encouragement. Mastering the art of note-worthy ideation, Ahyiana taps into her more than 12 years of professional business marketing experience to lend her thoughts on professional development, digital marketing, contemporary brand styling, personal development and more.

In addition to her extensive professional background, Ahyiana has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from California State University, Long Beach. 

She has been featured on Essence.com, xoJane.com, LifeHacker.com, Ebony.com, ForHarriet.com and Travel Noire among others. 

This girl loves traveling. From frolicking in the Caribbean sands to embarking on new cultural adventures in Morocco, Ahyiana lives for exploration.

Monday, July 31, 2017

Video, Business, Branding, and Fried Chicken with Suzanne Nguyen



On this episode, I hangout with Suzanne Nguyen, AKA StringStory, and we chat about video, business, branding, and fried chicken. 

Suzanne “String” Nguyen  is a curious geek of the future, online she is known as StringStory, where she threads the dots of communication and tech. So far, she has visited over 3 continents and over 15 cities. “String” is also the producer of this year’s Shorty Awards Best Snapchat channel “Women In Tech”

String is a creative tech strategist and video producer, and in 2017, has created over 200 videos. Follow String as she travels around the world for tech and fried chicken.

Facebook: StringStory
Snapchat: StringStory
Twitter: @StringStory


Saturday, July 29, 2017

#TeachlikeTED with Rachael Mann



On this episode, I hangout with Rachael Mann and we chat about her launch of TeachlikeTED.

Rachael Mann is a speaker, TEDx coach, education consultant, and founder of #TeachlikeTED, an organization that provides teachers, leaders, and students with tools for presentation literacy. Rachael uses her voice and her expertise to broaden the conversation around education reform and to amplify the voices of teachers and students. Prior to #TeachlikeTED, Rachael was the STEM and Technology Professional Learning Director for Northern Arizona University's AZK12 Center and State Director for Educators Rising Arizona. A former high school Career and Technical Education teacher and hailing from a family of educators, she has 14 years of classroom teaching experience. Rachael is a Google Certified Educator with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership.

STEM and Diversity with Dr. Julie Cwikla





On this episode, I hangout with Dr. Julie Cwikla and we chat about increasing diversity in STEM.

Director of Creativity & Innovation in STEM at the University of Southern Mississippi, housed in the Office of the Vice President for Research. The mission of her work is to investigate questions of national and international significance, by bringing research funds into the region to benefit and improve STEM learning opportunities.

Dr. Cwikla holds a doctoral degree in Mathematics Education, with a minor in Applied Mathematics from the University of Delaware and studied under the direction of Dr. James Hiebert. She also holds a master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from New York University’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Chemistry from Fairfield University. Julie has been awarded over $12 million dollars in external funds to support her ongoing research in STEM education and research from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Education, NASA, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, among others. 



Going All In with Dr. Natalia Wiechowski



On this episode, I hangout with Dr. Think Natalia, and we chat about going all in and living a life of your true calling.

Natalia Wiechowski (aka Think Natalia) is a Dubai based, award-winning, bilingual Public Speaker, Coach and Influencer who radically changed her life(style) and career after a self-imposed sabbatical.

After studying human behavior for over 13 years and spending almost nine months in isolation to find her purpose, the German social scientist (M.A.) and prospective DPhil came to the conclusion that her mission is to cultivate striking personal brands & great, positive minds. This insight encouraged Think Natalia to develop a new, unique training program, which combines the most successful elements out of performance coaching, personal branding and social media strategies.

Besides this, the Edutainer enjoys spreading her inspiring message of hope and empowerment on public stages.

So You Wanna Be A Consultant with Dr. Char




On today's episode of The Dr. Will Show, I chat with Dr. Rousseau about her experiences as a consultant. She shares information valuable to teachers who have an interest in taking the leap to consulting.

Dr. Rousseau earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Capella University, her Master of Science degree in the same field from Carlos Albizu University, and her Bachelor of Arts General Psychology degree from Florida Atlantic University. Her research interest areas are Adult Learning, Distance and Online Education, Training and Development, Learning and Organizational Development, Diversity and Inclusion, and Work Life Balance. Her published work, Balancing Work, Family, and Student Roles: A Phenomenological Study of the Adult Female Online Learner includes research examining a combination of the aforementioned topics.

Dr. Rousseau has clocked over 30,000 hours in curriculum design and has over 13 years training, facilitation, speaking, coaching, and L&OD consulting experience in multiple industries including Corporate Settings, Automotive, Sales, Finance, Insurance, Government/ Military, University Education, and Call Centers to list a few. Her learning and organizational development programs have led to the development of over 10,000 professionals over the past 13 years.

As President of Envisionary Development Consulting, LLC, a thriving performance management consultancy, Dr. Rousseau partners with her clients to deliver impeccable, top quality L&OD solutions that minimize turnover and maximize performance saving her clients time, money, and resources.

Dr. Rousseau conducts executive coaching, provides learning and organizational development consulting, facilitates executive training sessions and team building initiatives, manages training curricula design, and has led complex L&OD projects for the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Food Safety Inspection Services, Department of Education, Department of Defense, Office of Personnel Management Center for Leadership Development, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, US Army Corps of Engineers, Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Florida Small Business Development Center, National Guard Bureau, JM Family Enterprises, International Movement Network, SonicLoop and other government and private sector clientele both locally and internationally.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

From Dropout To Ph.D. with Dr. Shawn Berry Clark on The Dr. Will Show



On this episode, I hangout with Dr. Shawn Berry Clark and we chat about her life and the steps she took to go from high school dropout to earning a Ph.D..

After finally recognizing she belonged in education, Shawn Berry Clark entered an alternative teaching certification program. As an alumna of the University of South Carolina, Shawn’s academic degrees include a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology, a Master's of Education in Early Childhood, a Master's of Education in Education Administration, and a PhD in Education Administration. Her career moves include being a teacher at USC Children's Center and Webber Elementary School, and an administrator at Saluda Middle School for 11 years. Shawn was Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Saluda County Schools for almost 5 years and currently serves as a Transformation Coach for the South Carolina Department of Education.

Shawn is the co-author of the book Using Quality Feedback to Guide Professional Learning: A Framework for Instructional Leaders. and she consults with Daniel Venables for the Center for Authentic PLCs and Grapple Institutes.  As a two-time high school dropout, Shawn knows the meaning of not having a quality education and has devoted her life to making school the best possible experience for all students.
Shawn and her husband live in Johnston, South Carolina and she is the mother of 2 incredible adults, Peyton Love and Dana Kippel. Shawn can be reached at shawnbclark@gmail.com or via Twitter

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Going Digital with Canvas with Mandy Froehlich





On this episode, I hangout with Mandy Froehlich and we chat about going digital with Canvas.

Mandy Froehlich is the Director of Innovation and Technology for the Ripon Area School District in Ripon, Wisconsin where she supports and encourages educators to create innovative change in their classrooms. She consults with school districts around the state in the effective use of technology to support great teaching, as a Google for Education Certified Trainer, and has presented on similar topics at conferences such as Midwest Google Summit, TIES in Minnesota, the Wisconsin Technology Initiative, and ISTE. Currently, one of her favorite projects includes the NEW IT Alliance Committee which works with IT professionals in the public and private sectors to create a focus on IT careers.


Standing Out In The Digital Age with Ginain Grayes, MBA







On this episode, I hangout with Ginain Grayes, MBA and we chat about educators leveraging social to market and brand themselves

Ginain Grayes brings more than 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, and design to her role in the communications office at the nation’s eighth largest school district, Hillsborough County Public Schools. 

Ginain’s primary focus has been to continually increase the district’s brand awareness and to promote and position schools as effectively as possible. She has daily oversight of online communication platforms, marketing campaigns, social media, digital content, and various district initiatives. She plays a vital role in launching various district-led programs and initiatives including culture building and strategic planning. Her creativity allows her to successfully position senior staff as thought leaders and content experts at conferences and speaking engagements for educators and community stakeholders.

Her career includes extensive and successful experience in corporate communications, graphic design, marketing and public relations in industrial, non-profits and business management industries.

Ginain holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Advertising & Design from the Academy of Design & Technology and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. A true creative and designer at heart, she enjoys visual arts and retouching old photos in Photoshop, her favorite software! 

She treasures spending time with her husband and three daughters. Ginain is quick to tell anyone, she has a crazy hectic life, but it’s a very blessed one indeed.


Fact From Fiction: The Real About Healthy Eating with Samina Qureshi, RDN LD




On this episode, I hangout with Samina Qureshi, RDN, LDN and we chat about the truth behind healthy eating

Samina Qureshi is a registered and licensed dietitian, nutritionist (RDN, LD) and the owner of Wholesome Start, her private practice. She has experience with providing hundreds of clients with one-on-one coaching in disease prevention and management, intuitive eating, sustainable weight loss, navigating food allergies and intolerances, gastrointestinal disorders and more. Samina received her B.S. in Nutritional Sciences/Dietetics from the University of Texas at Austin where she also completed her dietetic internship to become an RDN. Samina combines the science and art of integrative and functional medicine and believes that wellness is not a one-size-fits-all approach. She provides a holistic approach to wellness that encompasses evidence-based nutrition therapy, mind-body practice, physical activity, sleep hygiene, stress management, and other lifestyle interventions to help you feel your best. Through her nutrition counseling sessions, Samina’s clients learn how to rediscover their body’s natural response to food to ditch diets for good and live a happy and wholesome life. In her free time, Samina enjoys experimenting with new recipes, exploring the best restaurants in town, practicing yoga, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. 

Visit www.wholesomestart.com to learn more about how Samina can help you feel your best!

Connect with Samina on social media:
Twitter: @wholesomestart
Instagram: @wholesomestartrd




Saturday, July 8, 2017

So You Wanna Teach Abroad with Carlie Stigler on The Dr. Will Show



On this episode, I hangout with Carlie Stigler and we chat about her experiences with teaching abroad in the Czech Republic. 

Before her international adventure, Carlie Stigler was a 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade multi-age teacher at Fond du Lac STEM Academy in Fond du Lac Wisconsin.  She attended Carroll University and received her bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Special Education with a minor in Early Childhood. During her student teaching experience, Carlie participated in a yearlong residency program within the Hartland Lakeside School District.  This opportunity allowed her to engage and grow in working with teachers and students, developing habits of a reflective and collaborative educator.  As Carlie continues to grow as an educator and learner, she is excited to be a part of the changes in our education system that need to occur to meet the interests and demands of our world.  

Connect with Carlie on Twitter: @cstigler28.