Latest Technology services Podcast Episodes
Episode 18 - Cybersecurity for K-12 School Administrators - What do you need to know now?
Vartek Podcast - January 21, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, we sat down with Eric Kron, Cybersecurity Awareness Advocate with KnowBe4 to discuss what K-12 Administrators must know now to protect their school's sensitive information from Cyber Security threats. Eric has 20 years of extensive background in Cybersecurity serving the mi...
Season 2 Episode 17: Cybersecurity in the K-12 Education World
Vartek Podcast - January 06, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, we sat down with Kate Swantko, Senior Global Cybersecurity Sales Executive with Techguard to discuss the serious risks K-12 Administrators must pay attention to when it comes to protecting their sensitive information from Cyber Security threats. Kate's extensive background i...
Season 2 Episode 17: Cybersecurity in the K-12 Education World
Vartek Podcast - January 06, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, we sat down with Kate Swantko, Senior Global Cybersecurity Sales Executive with Techguard to discuss the serious risks K-12 Administrators must pay attention to when it comes to protecting their sensitive information from Cyber Security threats. Kate's extensive background i...
Season 2, Episode 16: LMS Panel with the Vartek iTeam Part 2
Vartek Podcast - November 23, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, we sat down with Vartek's awesome crew of technology integration specialists - also known as the ‘iTeam,” and we’re talking Learning Management Systems, or LMS. This is part two of a two-part series discussing LMS and its role in teaching and learning. Listen to Episode 15 he...
Season 2, Episode 16: LMS Panel with the Vartek iTeam Part 2
Vartek Podcast - November 23, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, we sat down with Vartek's awesome crew of technology integration specialists - also known as the ‘iTeam,” and we’re talking Learning Management Systems, or LMS. This is part two of a two-part series discussing LMS and its role in teaching and learning. Listen to Episode 15 he...
Season 2, Episode 15: LMS Panel with the Vartek iTeam Part 1
Vartek Podcast - November 02, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, we sat down with Vartek's awesome crew of technology integration specialists - also known as the ‘iTeam,” and we’re talking Learning Management Systems, or LMS. This is part one of a two-part series discussing LMS and its role in teaching and learning. Our panel of experts ...
Season 2, Episode 14: Interactive Panels with Michael Brothers of Promethean World
Vartek Podcast - October 19, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, we sit down with Michael Brothers, Classroom Technology Specialist of Promethean World. Michael brings over two decades of K12 classroom technology experience to this conversation and gives us a small taste of the work Promethean is doing to untether teachers and learners. ...
Season 2, Episode 14: Interactive Panels with Michael Brothers of Promethean World
Vartek Podcast - October 19, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, we sit down with Michael Brothers, Classroom Technology Specialist of Promethean World. Michael brings over two decades of K12 classroom technology experience to this conversation and gives us a small taste of the work Promethean is doing to untether teachers and learners. ...
Season 2, Episode 13: Focusing on Equity and Wellness at All Levels, with Zandra Jo Galvan
Vartek Podcast - October 05, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, we sit down with Zandra Jo Galvan, Superintendent of Greenfield Union School District in Monterrey County, California. Zandra is a champion for equity, wellness, and community, and we get to learn a little about how she is blazing her path as the leader of the school district...
Season 2, Episode 12: EdTech from the Classroom to Administration, with Jon Corippo
Vartek Podcast - September 21, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, Misty and I are joined by Jon Corippo, Educator, Consultant, Author, and EdTech enthusiast. Jon shares his experience from the classroom, to administration, to the tech office and everywhere in between. This is a fun listen - we hope you enjoy! About Jon Jon Corippo descr...
Season 2, Episode 11: A Leader's Legacy, with Dr. Nick Polyak
Vartek Podcast - September 07, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, Misty and I are joined by Dr. Nick Polyak, proud superintendent of Leyden High School District in Illinois, author, and leader of #SuptChat on Twitter. Nick shares with us his hopes for his community, what he wants his legacy to be, and advice he has for aspiring school l...
Season 2, Episode 10: Leading with Positivity, with Glenn Robbins
Vartek Podcast - August 25, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe’re excited to bring you today’s episode with Glenn Robbins, proud superintendent of Brigantine School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. Glenn shares his approach to leadership with Misty and Jamie - an approach that’s rooted in positivity and empowerment. We packed a lot into this short epi...
Season 2, Episode 9: Back-to-School Prep with Michelle Henry, El Dorado School District
Vartek Podcast - August 10, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, we’re joined by a very special guest - Michelle Henry, Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Federal Programs from Vartek Partner, El Dorado School District in Arkansas. Michelle is accompanied by Vartek EdTech Leader, Rachelle Crawford, and the two share with Jamie and ...
Season 2, Episode 8: Tackling Challenges Facing K12 Technology Leaders, with Arline Pique
Vartek Podcast - July 27, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie sit down with Arline Pique, Director of Technology for Hamilton County ESC Technology Assistance Group. A Certified Educational Technology Leader, Arline oversees the ESC’s technology services to schools located in Hamilton County. These services include works...
Season 2, Episode 7: Why You Need a Plan to Pilot Technology, with Christian Long
Vartek Podcast - July 14, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie are joined by Christian Long, Digital Innovation Administrator at Oak Hills Local Schools. They discuss the value of piloting and seeking teacher feedback when making technology decisions. Christian speaks to the value of conducting technology pilots, how to s...
Season 2, Episode 6: Brooke Gessler, Sidney City Schools
Vartek Podcast - June 29, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie are joined by Brooke Gessler, Sidney City Schools K-12 Curriculum Director and long-time educator. This episode covers the value in creating an EdTech Plan and aligning technology with instructional goals. Vartek and Sidney City Schools have partnered to creat...
Season 2, Episode 5: Mary Snellgrove, Butler County ESC/ISTE
Vartek Podcast - June 15, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEpisode Description On today’s episode, Misty and Jamie are joined by Mary Snellgrove, Butler County ESC Instructional Specialist and ISTE Certified Authorized Provider (CAP). This episode goes into detail on what ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education), how educators can get i...
Season 2, Episode 4: John Sowash, Google Guru
Vartek Podcast - June 01, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie meet with John Sowash, educational consultant and certified Google guru. This crew covers how Google prepared to support the needs of educators during COVID, and what to expect on the company’s upcoming roadmap. Resources: John's blog post about updates for ...
Season 2, Episode 3: The 2021 Vartek Virtual Summit
Vartek Podcast - May 25, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie sit down and discuss our upcoming Vartek Virtual Summit. The Virtual Summit is back for a second year of providing educators and K12 administrators with brief but impactful professional development sessions. Beginning June 8, join us each Tuesday for a seri...
Season 2, Episode 2: Cincinnati Educational Leaders
Vartek Podcast - May 11, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie sit down with technology and curriculum experts from our partners in Hamilton City Schools and Milford Exempted Village Schools. Joining us today from Milford are: Dr. Rob Dunn, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning & Innovation, Paul Daniels, Directo...
Season 2, Episode 1: We're Back!
Vartek Podcast - May 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome back to season 2 of The Vartek Podcast. We’re excited to be back with you - whether you listen on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify - we’re glad you’re here. We’ve got quite the lineup of educational experts as guests this season. Join our hosts, Misty Oerther and Jamie Martin, as...
Season 2, Episode 1: We're Back!
Vartek Podcast - May 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome back to season 2 of The Vartek Podcast. We’re excited to be back with you - whether you listen on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify - we’re glad you’re here. We’ve got quite the lineup of educational experts as guests this season. Join our hosts, Misty Oerther and Jamie Martin, as...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 8 - Best Practices in Online Learning
Vartek Podcast - November 19, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode Misty Oerther, Vartek's Director - Technology Integration - is sharing some best practices in online learning. The transition from online to hybrid to face-to-face and back again certainly presents a set of challenges to overcome. Listen in as Misty deals out some encouragemen...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 7 - A Company that Delivers
Vartek Podcast - November 11, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, Jamie Martin, Director - Customer Experience, and I talk (A)ccountability and (E)volution. You already know these are two of our APPLE core values here at Vartek, along with Preparation, Performance, and Learning. It’s our goal to showcase those values in partnership with our...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 6 - Five Tips for Engaging Online Lessons
Vartek Podcast - November 04, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEight months into a new way of teaching and learning, we are still feeling the pain of an online lesson. Teachers are among the best adapters I know, shifting focus as quick as lightning to meet the needs of their learners. The recent shift to a full (or hybrid) online instruction model certainl...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 5 - OSBA Learning Session Preview
Vartek Podcast - October 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 4 ratings**Editor's Note: The learning session is November 9th (not 11th) at 11 am** In this episode, host Misty Oerther, Vartek Director - Technology Integration, sits down with Jillian Matheny, Academic Technology Coordinator to discuss their learning session at this year's upcoming Ohio School Boar...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 4 - Who is Vartek?
Vartek Podcast - October 21, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn this episode of the Vartek Podcast, hosts Misty Oerther and Jamie Martin dive into the details on who we are, and how we serve our partners. Now, let's take a byte out of knowledge! See the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhbp039ucSg Visit us on social: Twitter - @Vartek LinkedIn...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 3 - Distance Learning, Lessons Learned/Joey Legg
Vartek Podcast - October 14, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, host Lee Jacobs interviews Joey Legg, Classroom Technology Coach at El Dorado School District in Arkansas, to gain his insights on distance learning in the spring and how to overcome challenges in the 2020-2021 school year. Tune in, and take a byte out of knowledge! Visit us...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 3 - Distance Learning, Lessons Learned Part II
Vartek Podcast - October 14, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, host Lee Jacobs interviews Joey Legg, Classroom Technology Coach at El Dorado School District in Arkansas, to gain his insights on distance learning in the spring and how to overcome challenges in the 2020-2021 school year. Tune in, and take a byte out of knowledge! Visit us...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 2 - Distance Learning, Lessons Learned Part I
Vartek Podcast - October 07, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode, host Lee Jacobs dives into some of the lessons learned with Angel DeGrasse, Senior Classroom Technology Coach. Let's take a byte out of knowledge! Visit us on social: Twitter - @Vartek LinkedIn - Vartek Services YouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.
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