E&I Host: David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities
Guests: Michelle Vincent, National Color & Design Manager, The Pittsburgh Paints Company

In this episode, David Manz welcomes Michelle Vincent, a National Color and Design Manager with the Pittsburgh Paints Company, to discuss how color impacts learning in schools and on campus. Color psychology, color theory, primary colors, foundational colors - and how they pertain to creating environments in the education sector, are covered. Michelle discusses how colors can be welcoming and encouraging in certain areas, and how using different types of colors for other areas creates serenity and positive results for students. She covers how lighting and color contribute to education wellness, safety, and security, and how The Pittsburgh Paints Company’s dedicated teams can help our members with this.

Relevant Links:

E&I Pittsburgh Paints Company Contract

The Pittsburgh Paints Company Website

Continuing Education for Professionals

Color Psychology for Education: How Does Color Enhance the Learning Environment?

How Colors Impact Children’s Behavior and Learning | Color Meanings

The Effects of Color on the Moods of College Students - Sevinc Kurt, Kelechi Kingsley Osueke

Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

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Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

E&I Host: Sue Peters, E&I Vice President K-12 Engagement
Guests: Rick Gay, Executive Director of Business Services, Fort Bend ISD and Emily Rosenberg, PaymentWorks Regional Director

Payment fraud is an increasing threat to school district budgets—but it doesn’t have to be. In our latest episode of Cooperatively Speaking, we’re joined by Emily Rosenberg of PaymentWorks and Rick Gay of Fort Bend ISD to discuss how districts can proactively protect themselves through smarter vendor onboarding and cross-functional collaboration.

Learn how to spot vulnerabilities, implement low-effort fraud prevention strategies, and take advantage of E&I’s trusted partnership with PaymentWorks to simplify and secure your processes. Whether you’re facing fraud now or want to stay one step ahead, this episode is packed with practical guidance you won’t want to miss.

Tune in now to get ahead of payment fraud and protect what matters most—your district’s financial health.

Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

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Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

E&I Host: Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing Manager
Guest: Jeff Hunt, Partner at Legend Labs

In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, E&I’s Dennis Hyde is joined by Jeff Hunt, founder of Legend Labs and author of Brand Under Fire: A New Playbook for Crisis Management in the Digital Age. Legend Labs specializes in branding and campus crisis assessments and management. Jeff discusses how, in today's digital era, local incidents can rapidly escalate into global news. He outlines essential principles for institutions to authentically and transparently manage crises with speed and agility. Additionally, Jeff explains how Legend Labs assists schools in conducting vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential crisis points. This podcast discusses campus crisis issues and strategies for addressing the challenges that keep college presidents up at night.

Relevant Links:

• E&I Legend Labs Contract
• Legend Labs Website

Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

Contact Us
Have questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.