Episodes

  • From Classroom to Startup: Zain Ali and Charm Hopkins Come Full Circle
    Apr 17 2024

    LAYOUT:

    • Introductions, Bios for Zain Ali and Charm Hopkins 0:00 - 3:16
    • Main Chat 36 Minutes
      • Zain’s Back Story Experience with Instacart and Y Combinator 3:27 - 8:32
      • Charm Perspective of Zain’s Story 9:04 - 10:56
      • Charm’s Reader’s Digest of her Teaching Story 11:50 - 15:05
      • Charms Loves and Challenges with Education 15:11 - 17:45
      • Zain’s Move to Northern California, AOL Instant Messenger 18:00 - 21:18
      • Zain & Charm’s Book Cover Creation and FBLA 21:37 - 28:48
      • Zain's work with Hope Street Group and creation of the HopeST app 28:49 - 33:59
      • Charm’s Experience with HopeST app 34:03 - 37:43
      • How to get the HopeST app 37:43 - 39:15
    • Wrap-Up 39:15 - 39:54

    GUESTS ON EPISODE:

    • Zain Ali - Design Director, Hope Street Group
    • Charm Hopkins - CTE Advisor, Sutter Union High School and Hope Street Group Education Partner

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    • Contact Zain Ali - zain@hopestreetgroup.org
      • X: twitter.com/zainali
      • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainali/
    • Contact Charm Hopkins - charm@hopestreetgroup.org
      • X: https://twitter.com/HSG_UT
      • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/utah-teacher-fellows/
    • Hope Street Group Website - https://hopestreetgroup.org/
    • Contact about implementing the HopeST app in your school - outreach@hopestreetgroup.org
    • Get the App - Go to the Apple Store and search for HopeST. Your personalized career discovery platform is designed for students. We're here to guide you through the maze of career options and help you find your dream job. Preparing students for future work with AI.
    • Y Combinator gives start-ups an advantage. Check it out here - https://www.ycombinator.com/

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    40 mins
  • Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: The Future of Education at UCET + UELMA 2024
    Mar 27 2024

    Layout:

    Beginning 6 Minutes - Intro, UCET/UELMA Conference, Shout out to Kelli Cannon

    The Next 34 Minutes - The Heart of the Conversation with Career Tech Students

    The last 4 Minutes - Reflection, Takeaways, Thank-Up to UEN, and Wrap-up

    Guests on Episode:

    Students from Career Tech High School, St. George, Utah.

    • Abby Cox, Junior, aspiring Secondary History Teacher
    • Mikylee (Kylee) Goldsberry, Junior, aspiring Special Education Teacher
    • Ashley Guevara Sanchez, Junior, aspiring Elementary Teacher (2nd grade)
    • Alejandra Alcalá, Junior, aspiring Elementary Teacher (3rd grade)
    • Kyah Brown, Junior, Secondary History Teacher
    • Lyla Mecham, Junior, aspiring Special Education Teacher (Elementary)
    • Maci Callister, Junior, aspiring Elementary Teacher
    • London Brown, Junior, aspiring Secondary History Teacher
    • Emily Birch, Sophomore, aspiring Elementary Teacher.
    • Joseph Butterfield, Sophomore, aspiring Elementary Teacher.

    Additional Resources:

    Check out Career Tech High School, in St. George, Utah.

    Check out the Utah Coalition for Educational Technology (UCET) website.

    Check out the Utah Educational Library Media Association (UELMA) website.

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    44 mins
  • Policy Perspectives from Courtnee Justice, a Rural Educator!
    Feb 14 2024

    Layout:

    Beginning 5 Minutes - Intro, Day at the Hill, Introducing Courtnee Justice, & John Arthur’s Info Drop

    The Next 12 Minutes - The Heart of the Conversation (Pros & Cons of Being a Rural Educator, Concurrent Enrollment & Scholarships, & Looping)

    The last 4 Minutes - Reflection, Takeaways, and Wrap-up

    Guest on Episode:

    Courtnee Justice (@english_justus5) -- ELA Teacher, Emery School District

    Additional Resources:

    Go to le.utah.gov to find more information on who your legislator is and to learn more about different bills in sessions.

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    19 mins
  • Civics Education with William Shields
    Jan 17 2024

    Layout:

    Beginning 6 Minutes - Introductions, William explains what the American Institutions and Issues Class and John Arthur’s Info Drop

    The Next 15 Minutes - The Heart of the Conversation

    The last 4 Minutes - Reflection, Takeaways, and Wrap-up

    Guest on Episode:

    William Shields (@TheMrShields) -- History Teacher, Jordan School District

    Resources from the episode:

    Go to le.utah.gov to find more information on who your legislator is and to learn more about different bills in sessions.

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    25 mins
  • Teacher Leadership: Advocating in our Districts with Sarah Nichols
    Dec 13 2023

    EPISODE LAYOUT:

    Beginning 5 Minutes - Introductions, Info Drop, Sarah Sings A Jingle

    The Next 12 Minutes - The Heart of the Conversation

    The last 6 Minutes - Reflection, Takeaways, and Wrap-up

    GUEST ON THIS EPISODE:

    Sarah Nichols (@SarahBeeNichols) -- Teacher Specialist, Salt Lake City School District

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    23 mins
  • Elective Excellence: How Non-Core Teachers Can Take the Lead with Sam Noyce
    Nov 15 2023

    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

    • Check out our website teacherfellows.org

    CHECK OUT THESE OTHER AMAZING PODCASTS:

    • UEN HOMEROOM (@uennews): https://www.uen.org/development/homeroom.shtml
    • Artful Teaching Podcast (@everychildeveryart / https://www.facebook.com/BYUARTSPartnership/): http://advancingartsleadership.com/artfulteaching
    • UCET Podcast (@ucet): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucet-podcast-with-kiera-beddes/id1539752646

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    23 mins
  • Behind the Bill: Educational Policy with Jeff Van Hulten
    Oct 18 2023

    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

    • Contact Jeff Van Hulten if you have further questions at jvhulten@le.utah.gov.
    • Go to le.utah.gov to find more information on who your legislator is and to learn more about different bills in sessions.

    CHECK OUT THESE OTHER AMAZING PODCASTS:

    • UEN HOMEROOM (@uennews): https://www.uen.org/development/homeroom.shtml
    • Artful Teaching Podcast (@everychildeveryart / https://www.facebook.com/BYUARTSPartnership/): http://advancingartsleadership.com/artfulteaching
    • UCET Podcast (@ucet): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucet-podcast-with-kiera-beddes/id1539752646

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    25 mins
  • Microcredentials with Daron Kennett
    Sep 13 2023

    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

    • Utah Microcredentials - Check out this website to see how you can move your professional learning forward.
    • Contact Daron Kennett if you have further questions on Microcredentials at dkennett@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5148.

    CHECK OUT THESE OTHER AMAZING PODCASTS:

    • UEN HOMEROOM (@uennews): https://www.uen.org/development/homeroom.shtml
    • Artful Teaching Podcast (@everychildeveryart / https://www.facebook.com/BYUARTSPartnership/): http://advancingartsleadership.com/artfulteaching
    • UCET Podcast (@ucet): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucet-podcast-with-kiera-beddes/id1539752646

    SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

    Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.org

    Linkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows

    Twitter: @HSG_UT

    Instagram: @hsg_ut

    Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

    Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

    PART OF THE SHOW

    Info Drop Spokesperson:

    • John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

    Hosts:

    • Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
    • Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School District

    Production Team:

    • Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
    • Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

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    24 mins