Providing Choice: A Florida Charter School Alliance Podcast
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOn the Providing Choice podcast we feature interviews with Educators, parents, leaders, legislators and students on best practices, student achievement and provide news and initiatives about the Charter School movement in Florida. This podcast is from The Florida Charter School Alliance, a non-profit charter school support and advocacy organization. Our mission is to increase student achievement and meet the demand for parental choice by assisting high quality public charter schools in Florida.
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Talking with Razia Ali Hamm, of Constellation Charter School
October 22, 2023 04:13 - 15 minutes - 35.9 MBSpeaking with Razia Ali Hamm, Founding board member and Principal Constellation Charter School and an FCSA School Leaders Fellow. FCSA's Lynn Norman-Teck speaks with Razia Ali Hamm about her journey to open Constellation Charter School, a parent/educator-led and community-supported initiative to bring Public Waldorf education to Alachua County, Florida. The curriculum supports children on their journey to reaching their full potential in the physical, emotional, academic, artistic,...
Teach at your Alma Mater - with Aiysha and Courtney for Charter School Week
February 11, 2023 18:02 - 22 minutes - 52.5 MBIn honor of National School Choice Week, we want to highlight two spectacular charter school teachers, who returned to their Alma Mater to teach: Aiysha Everett and Courtney Herbert. These two young women are making a big impact on their community -- teaching at @Somerset Prep Academy Middle and Somerset Academy Miramar Charter School and connecting with students through a shared experience. #AiyshaEverett #CourtneyHerbert #SomersetPrepAcademyMiddle #FCSC22 #SomersetAcademyMiramarCharterSch...
Unique Approchaes to Facility Development with Ashley Cary from Hubrich Construction
February 11, 2023 17:51 - 25 minutes - 57.8 MBAshley Cary from Hubrich Construction spoke with FCSA about their unique approach to school facility development -- streamlining the financing, design and construction of educational charter school facilities into a timely, cost-effective and high quality process. Their work begins with preparing the infrastructure, then continuing to manage a project through to the final completion and occupancy for an exceptional outcome. #HubrichConstruction #charter #parents #schoolchoice #parentalch...
Talking with TechnologyLab about real tech solutions for Charters
February 11, 2023 17:09 - 27 minutes - 64 MBTechnologyLab, a FCSA Marketplace partner, is the go-to IT experts for many charter schools. Their team not only provides simplified and effective IT solutions for schools but their research and development specialists understand what charter school teachers and students need in the classroom today and what they'll need in the future. Learn more about TechnologyLab on our Marketplace page at flcharteralliance.org. The voice of the charter school movement, the Florida Charter School Allianc...
LIVE with Dr. Tony Arza at the Florida Charter School Conference
October 31, 2022 05:57 - 18 minutes - 35.1 MBFCSA got a chance to broadcast LIVE from the Academica Media booth at the 2022 Florida Charter School Conference and here's our talk with Dr. Tony Arza of the District/Charter Collaborative. The FCSA developed the Collaborative with a grant from FLDOE. The voice of the charter school movement, the Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) is non-profit, member-driven organization. Our mission is to improve student achievement, teacher quality, and promote parental choice by advocating for, s...
LIVE at the Florida Charter School Conference with Julie Stewart
October 31, 2022 05:48 - 17 minutes - 33.1 MBFCSA got a chance to broadcast live from the Academica Media booth at the 2022 Florida Charter School Conference. Here's our talk with Julie Stewart, Vice Principal of Everglades Preparatory Academy and 2022 School Leaders Fellowship graduate#Charterschool #FCSC22 #fcsc22 #charter #parents #schoolchoice #parentalchoice #charterschool #parentpower #charterschools #educationchoice #Education #FCSA #FloridaCharterSchool #FloridaCharterSchoolAlliance The voice of the charter sc...
Meet Andy Salazar, Outstanding Graduate of EdVenture Chater School
June 08, 2022 14:10 - 11 minutes - 25.9 MBAndy Hernandez Salazar, Jr just graduated from EdVenture Charter School in Palm Beach County, an ESE Center High School for students who struggle to make progress in a traditional school setting. We spoke with Andy about his experience at EdVenture Charter School, his desire to help others, and plans for the future. He recently earned a Serv Safe Food Handler certification and plans to attend Palm Beach State College. A straight A student with a 4.0 GPS, Andy voluntarily arrives at schoo...
Talking with College Bound Senior Keo-Monte Crawford of Everglades Preparatory Academy
May 31, 2022 03:50Every May, we interview high school seniors. The stories vary from the valedictorian to athletes signing with their dream college, scholarship recipients to the comeback kid –who almost didn’t make it to graduation. What they all have in common is a teacher, administrator or coach who made sure the student got the support they needed and never lost sight of the finish line. On this episode you’ll hear from Keo-Monte Crawford senior at Everglades Preparatory in Belle Glades, Florida whose te...
Celebrate National Charter Schools Week w Charter School alumni Yenesis Alvarez & Stephanie Consuegra
May 16, 2022 11:27 - 37 minutes - 85.2 MBCelebrating National Charter Schools Week, FCSA Executive Director Lynn Norman-Teck talks to Charter School alumni Yenesis Alvarez & Stephanie Consuegra about their experiences in college and how their Charter High School experience at Mater High prepared them for higher learning. #NationalCharterSchoolsWeek #CharterLove #CharterSchoolsWeek #parentpower #floridacharterschoolalliance #FCSA #MaterAcademy #MaterMiddleandHigh The voice of the charter school movement, the Florida Charte...
Ladies Who Lead with the Students of SLAM! North
April 23, 2022 12:26 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBNorth Miami Beach Commissioner Daniela Jean invited students from SLAM North to a “Ladies who lead” breakfast recently where local politicians discussed the importance of public service. On this episode, three SLAM North students talk about the event and how it impacted and inspired them. The voice of the charter school movement, the Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) is non-profit, member-driven organization. Our mission is to improve student achievement, teacher quality, and promote...
Dr. Leonard Jacobskind, of Nova Southeastern University
February 20, 2022 04:59 - 26 minutes - 59.8 MBOn this episode, we spoke Dr. Leonard Jacobskind, Director of Graduate Admissions at Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice. Their program provide opportunities for teachers to further their education, become more knowledgeable in a subject area for their students, and those that may be looking for leadership positions. Plus…FCSA member school teachers and admin may qualify for a 20% tuition scholarship. www.education.nova.edu The vo...
Karla Rodriguez and Paola Espinosa of National Blue Ribbon winning AcadeMir Charter School
December 12, 2021 12:56 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MBOn this episode of Providing Choice, we had a great conversation with Karla Rodriguez, Principal, and Paola Espinosa, Assistant Principal, at AcadeMir Charter School in Miami Dade County. We spoke about their National Blue Ribbon Award, building a great relationship with parents, and lessons learned during the pandemic. #CharterSchools #Education #FloridaCharterSchools Hosted by the FCSA's Lynn Norman-Teck, Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. Episodes highlight...
Discussing the District and Charter Collaborative with Raphael Arza
October 04, 2021 01:34 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MBIn September 2021, the Florida Charter School Alliance – in partnership with the Florida Department of Education – launched the District/Charter Collaborative. The first initiative of its kind in Florida, the Collaborative brings together district and charter school educational leaders to share best practices. We spoke with Raphael Arza, who is coordinating the District and Charter Collaborative with the Florida Charter School Alliance in partnership with the Florida Department of Educatio...
Tunji Williams, passionate educator and charter school principal
September 27, 2021 05:34 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBTunji Williams is a passionate educator and charter school principal. When a Congressional Representative attacked charter schools in an op-ed, Mr. Williams fired back – sharing facts about the charter school he oversees and the community it serves. “We serve a low-income, minority-majority population. About 90 percent of our 586 students are Black and zoned to attend Title I district schools. Our K-5 elementary school earned an A grade from the state prior to the pandemic, and the middle sc...
Celebrating the Theodore R. and Thelma Gibson Charter School
September 20, 2021 03:20 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBIn celebration of the 25th anniversary of charter schools in Florida, we spoke with those involved in the movement. On this episode, we hear from Charles Gibson – a charter school board member, attorney and parent – about what charter schools offer the communities they serve. To learn more about the Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, visit: https://www.gibsoncharterschool.com/ #Charter Schools #TheodoreGibson #ThelmaGibson Hosted by the FCSA's Lynn Norman-Teck, Providing ...
Talking to Eagle Globe Protective Services - Keeping Kids Safe
July 13, 2021 06:39 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBOn this episode of Providing Choice we talk to Orlando Muñoz, president of Eagle Globe Protective Services. His team of Guardian-trained personnel has been providing charter schools with uninterrupted guardian presence. A retired law enforcement officer, Mr. Muñoz is a valuable resource for the Alliance and our members. For more information about Eagle Globe Protective Services: [email protected] www.egps-us.com Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. Epis...
Dual Enrollment Success - a talk with students from Pinecrest Prep
May 13, 2021 06:07 - 36 minutes - 66.2 MBWe had a great conversation with three seniors at Pinecrest Preparatory Middle High who recently earned a two-year college degree. The students, Kyra Castro, Jasmine Rodriguez, and Lauren Souto, earned enough dual enrollment credits to graduate from Miami Dade College just before their high school graduation. They're headed to the University of Florida, Syracuse University, and Florida International University in the fall. We spoke about teachers who inspired them, Robotics and Coding, high...
Coming Home - Ceilo Acosta of SLAM! Miami returned to her high school alma mater to teach
January 29, 2021 03:54 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBCielo Acosta is an extraordinary young woman. At 15, she took a leap of faith and enrolled in a brand new charter school in her neighborhood. She is now a teacher there -- working with students that are growing up in her neighborhood and who face the challenges she did not so long ago. That charter school, SLAM! Miami, became her second home and its teachers and administrators became mentors who encouraged her and, she says, saw something in her that she hadn’t discovered yet . Cielo’s...
Pandemic Responses: Talking with Kerri Ann O’Sullivan principal of Somerset Silver Palms
January 26, 2021 04:56 - 31 minutes - 57.8 MBWhen the pandemic hit, schools had to pivot quickly to implement remote learning programs, train educators, walk parents through the process, and make sure students didn't fall behind. Charter schools were able to make the transition and many, like Somerset Silver Palms, took a giant leap forward in their response to the academic, social, and emotional needs of the families they serve. In this episode, we speak with Kerri Ann O’Sullivan, Principal of Somerset Silver Palm - a k-12 public ch...
Pandemic Respones: Talking with Kerri Ann O’Sullivan principal of Somerset Silver Palms
January 26, 2021 04:56 - 31 minutes - 57.8 MBWhen the pandemic hit, schools had to pivot quickly to implement remote learning programs, train educators, walk parents through the process, and make sure students didn't fall behind. Charter schools were able to make the transition and many, like Somerset Silver Palms, took a giant leap forward in their response to the academic, social, and emotional needs of the families they serve. In this episode, we speak with Kerri Ann O’Sullivan, Principal of Somerset Silver Palm - a k-12 public ch...
Speaking with Senator Manny Diaz
January 10, 2021 09:39 - 23 minutes - 43.8 MBOn this episode of Providing Choice, we speak with educator, former public school principal and vice chair of the Senate Appropriation Subcommittee on Education, Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. The Senator talks about the upcoming 2021 legislative session, the 21-22 state budget, and why he supports education choice. Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. Episodes highlight charter school leaders, educators, governing board members, stakeholders, prospective founders, stude...
Speaking with Kevin Melvin of EPIC Charter School Practice Group
June 21, 2020 20:37 - 31 minutes - 57 MBOn this episode, we talk with Kevin Melvin an insurance risk consultant with EPIC Charter School Practice Group -- a property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. A Certified School Risk Manager, Kevin understands the complexity involved in protecting Educational Institutions, like charter schools, and gives us some great advice. For more information on EPIC visit our vendor page at flcharteralliance.org Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School A...
Speaking with Harris School Solutions' Lisa Redman
April 07, 2020 03:02 - 32 minutes - 59.3 MBOn this episode, we talk to Lisa Redman with Harris School Solutions about the challenges that professional development can present and the digital tools — like eWalk— that can help principals and teachers gather all data, including summative, formative and 3rd party to produce fast, easy, and reliable assessments. eWalk is also an effective cloud based classroom observation tool that allows for real-time data collection and sharing of those results to promote transparent collaboration. Co...
Speaking with E-Rate Specialist Ed Hosler
February 21, 2020 03:43 - 24 minutes - 44.7 MB"On this episode of Providing Choice, an FCSA Podcast. In this episode, we speak with Ed Hosler with Solix. Ed and his team at Solix are E-Rate specialists with more than 20 years of experience helping school leaders -- and libraries -- secure funds from the FCC Schools and Libraries Program, also known as the E-Rate program. " Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. Episodes highlight charter school leaders, educators, governing board members, stakeholders, prospect...
Troy Kidder, founder of Blue Creative Media on Marketing Charter Schools
February 21, 2020 03:22 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MB"Troy Kidder is the founder of Blue Creative Media -- an award-winning school marketing company and Florida Charter School Alliance Marketplace partner. Troy has helped hundreds of schools increase enrollment while improving communications with the community they serve. On this podcast, you'll hear tips on how to attract potential parents, how to create a winning website, and how to craft a winning marketing strategy. " Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. Episode...
A talk with Brook Rumenik, Deputy Director of the Office of Safe Schools a the Florida Department of Education
February 14, 2020 09:31 - 26 minutes - 48.4 MBThe FCSA spoke with Brook Rumenik, Deputy Director of the Office of Safe Schools a the Florida Department of Education about safe schools mandates. She also addresses many of the questions principals often have about compliance, drills, and other requirements. Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. Episodes highlight charter school leaders, educators, governing board members, stakeholders, prospective founders, students and parents, to provide a better understanding ...
Florida Charter School Conference highlights - with Adam Emerson, FLDOE's Charter School Office Director
November 04, 2019 14:50 - 15 minutes - 7.11 MBThe 2019 Florida Charter School Conference was a huge success. The 3-day conference, hosted by the Florida Department of Education, was packed with informative workshops and an array of opportunities to network with charter school leaders and stakeholders from around the state. Click here to listen to Adam Emerson, FLDOE's Charter School Office Director and Lynn Norman-Teck, executive director of the Florida Charter School Alliance -- a conference sponsor -- talk about conference highlights ...
FRSA's Ralph Arza explains the House and Senate Budgets this week in Tallahassee
April 07, 2019 04:38 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this episode, Ralph Arza, FCSA’s Director of Governmental Affairs talks about what happened in Tallahassee the week of April 1, 2019. This includes an update on the House and Senate budgets and the movement on the Safe Schools bill (SB7030 and HB 7093). Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. Episodes highlight charter school leaders, educators, governing board members, stakeholders, prospective founders, students and parents, to provide a better understanding...
Mr. G's Urban Garden
March 11, 2019 03:19 - 11 minutes - 21.7 MBThere’s a magnificent urban garden at BridgePrep Academy InterAmerican. On raised garden beds, vegetables are growing along with a love of science, respect for nature, and an appetite for learning. On this episode of Providing Choice we spoke with the school’s principal, Mr. Gonzalez, and some of the students that are helping this garden grow. I hope this episode inspires every school to start a garden. Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. Episodes highlig...
Geyler Herrera and the Contracts for Excellence
September 04, 2018 03:42 - 16 minutes - 30 MBAt Somerset Academy Central Miramar, Vice Principal Geyler Herrera has taken unconventional steps to make sure at risk youths stay in school and graduate. She won't stand for average - and pushes her students for excellence - learn how she uses contracts to motivate her students to high academic achievement, and how she and her students inspire each other.Florida Charter School Alliance Director Lynn Norman-Teck talks to Principal Herrera on this very special episode of Providing Choice. ...
From Mater to Wellesley: A conversation with 3 Mater seniors heading to their dream school
January 22, 2018 04:55 - 56 minutes - 103 MBIn celebration of National School Choice Week 2018, we spoke with three seniors at Mater Academy Charter School who were recently accepted to Wellesley College, a prestigious private university in Massachusetts. Thanks to school choice, their parents were able to choose a middle/high school that best fit their child’s needs. At Mater Academy, these young ladies were encouraged to reach for the stars -- their challenging curriculum, supportive faculty, and vibrant college-bound culture prepar...
Celebrating Charter School Week with Graduate and Administator Danai Amaya
April 30, 2017 04:03 - 20 minutes - 23.7 MBIn celebration of National Charter Schools Week, we spoke with charter high school grad, charter school teacher and administrator, Ms. Danai Amaya. She talks about her experience as a charter school student and how that shaped who she is as a person and a teacher, and why she loves teaching at a charter school. Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. Episodes highlight charter school leaders, educators, governing board members, stakeholders, prospective founders, st...
Charter School Special Education Compliance Advisor Lilian Salazar
March 26, 2017 15:30 - 17 minutes - 20 MBOn This Episode of Providing Choice: A conversation with Lilian Salazar about Exceptional Student Education and the role charter schools play in helping students with special needs achieve. Ms. Salazar was a district director for Special Ed and is now the national director of special education and student support for a charter school support and education service provider that works with schools in Florida, Nevada, Utah, California and Washington, D.C. Learn More: FLDOE Student Policies...
Dave Saba, Chief Development Officer at Florida Teachers
March 08, 2017 14:12 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBOn this episode of Providing Choice: A Florida Charter School Alliance Podcast, Dave Saba, Chief Development Officer at Florida Teachers talks about the teacher shortage that’s impacting schools across the country and how Florida Teachers is providing solutions to that crisis. Mr. Saba was an early pioneer in alternative certification, bringing new routes to the classroom in various states. We are thrilled that he’s here with us today to give listeners some tips on how to fill essential teac...
Dr. Judith Stein on Charter School Week & History of Charter Schools in Florida
January 24, 2017 07:39 - 43 minutes - 23.7 MBOn this episode, we are celebrating National School Choice Week. And who better to talk to us about the history and growth of school choice in Florida than "Grandma choice", Dr. Judith Stein. An advocate for parents, choice, and quality schools… Dr. Stein was on the founding board of two Florida charter school organizations and organized the first four state charter school conferences in the state. Dr. Stein has served as Director of Career Education for Miami Dade, President of the Amer...
Effective Marketing for Charter Schools with Jeannette Nuñez
December 15, 2016 13:08 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MBOn this episode of Providing Choice: A Florida Alliance Podcast, Executive Director Lynn Norman - Teck sits with marketing whiz Jeanette Nunez. Having worked for L’Oreal as a marketing director, Ms. Nunez has extensive experience in advertising and public relations, and has been using that expertise to help charter schools promote open enrollment and fill seats. Once the seats are filled, she helps charter school principals launch a comprehensive PR campaign to communicate their successes to...
Representative Manny Diaz on Public Education
December 02, 2016 05:46 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBOn this episode of Providing Choice, Florida Charter School Alliance Executive Director Lynn Norman-Teck talks to Representative Manny Diaz about being a champion for Public education in Florida. The Florida Charter School Alliance of is a non-profit charter school support and advocacy organization. Our mission is to increase student achievement and meet the demand for parental choice by assisting high quality public charter schools in Florida. For a complete listing of our podcasts and ...
Principal Ileana Melian on Mindfulness in the classroom
September 15, 2016 05:00 - 18 minutes - 92.2 MB application/octet-streamOn this episode of Providing Choice, Florida Charter School Alliance Executive Director Lynn Norman-Teck talks to Mater Academy of International Studies Principal Ileana Melian about her school's adventures in the practice of mindfulness - and how its amazing positive impact is affecting that school's inner city students and their test scores. The Florida Charter School Alliance of is a non-profit charter school support and advocacy organization. Our mission is to increase student achievem...
Principal Sherry Watts on educating the whole child and college bound culture
June 04, 2016 00:44 - 21 minutes - 37.1 MBProviding Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. On this episode, Lynn speaks to Principal Sherry Watts, principal of Minneola Elementary Charter school in Lake County. This elementary school is not only focusing on educating the whole child but is also infusing a college bound culture into everything they do, from curriculum delivery to after school programs. The Florida Alliance is a non-profit charter school support and advocacy organization. Our mission is to increase ...
Principal Carlos Alvarez on Governing Boards
June 04, 2016 00:24 - 34 minutes - 59 MBProviding Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. The Florida Alliance is a non-profit charter school support and advocacy organization. Our mission is to increase student achievement and meet the demand for parental choice by assisting high quality public charter schools in Florida. On this episode, we talk about the school leader-governing board relationship with Carlos Alvarez, the principal of the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. He runs a municipal public charter sc...