The Redefining Rural Podcast

Collaborative work with the Southwestern Colorado Education Collaborative

Listen to this month’s episode of Redefining Rural Podcast focused on innovation and college and career readiness. Hear from Jess Morrison, Allanah Roman, and Krista Kay and their experience being part of the Southwestern Colorado Education Collaborative and what their vision for this collaborative moving forward! 

College and Career Programing of the I-76 Collaborative

This month’s Redefining Rural Podcast goes over the amazing work that’s being done within the I-76 Corridor. You will hear from Elliot Zettas and Kirk Banghart with @genschools about the projects they have been working on to increase College and Career programming. Becky Langlois and Rena Frasco will also share their experience being a part of I-76 Collaborative and how it has impacted their districts directly.

To learn more, listen to the entire episode here: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

College and Career work in ”The Grands”, East and West Grand School Districts

Hear from the Superintendents from the East and West Grand School Districts: Frank Reeves & Liz Bauer. In this episode Frank and Liz discuss the Homegrown Talent Initiative, the work they’ve done separately and as a team within Grand County, and how they are creating community in and outside of their schools. 

To learn more, listen to the entire episode here: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

College and Career Readiness Programing in the Santa Fe Trails BOCES

“Jennifer Nesselhuf & Lauren Votruba: Pathway to Prosperity at Santa Fe Trails BOCES” is out now!! Lauren, Assistant Director, and Jennifer, Special Project Coordinator, both share their roles and the changes that are being made at Santa Fe Trails BOCES in order to support students and their goals for the future. Students explore a variety of career opportunities and experience real life problem solving through these new programs. 

To learn more, listen to the entire episode here: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

College and Career Readiness Programing at Santa Fe Trails BOCES

“College and Career Readiness Programing at Santa Fe Trails BOCES” Watch and listen to Lauren Votruba and Jennifer Nesselhuf of the Santa Fe Trails BOCES talk about their amazing Pathways to Prosperity program with Redefining Rural’s Kirk Banghart. To listen to the entire episode, be sure to click the link in the bio and follow Redefining Rural on all our platforms: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural 

We are back for Season 3!

We are back for another great season of Redefining Rural ! Join Michelle, Denille and Kirk to hear about the up coming season.

“Honoring Dr. Rocco Fuschetto: Ignacio School District”

“Honoring Dr. Rocco Fuschetto: Ignacio School District” is out now!! Before he retires, we were able to interview Superintendent Dr. Rocco Fuschetto of Ignacio School District. In this episode, we reflect on Dr. Rocco’s incredible life story and experiences in education. An Italian immigrant who came to America with nothing, Dr. Rocco currently has been in education for 49 years and is the recipient of the Demont Award from the Colorado Association of School Boards. To learn more, listen to the entire episode here: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

A Spotlight on Rural Innovators: Michael Lamond

 We got to interview rural innovator Michael Lamond from Salida Middle School about the three-part project he did with his students inspired by the book “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park. Lamond had his students read the book, do a “Water Walk” carrying 5 gallons of water up Tenderfoot Mountain, and raise money for wells in Sudan, to which they raised over $7 thousand! Lamond did this project in order to give his students the perspective of those who don’t have accessible water nearby in their country. To learn more, listen to the entire episode here: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

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“A Spotlight on Rural Innovators: Brittany Lang and Cortez Middle School”

“A Spotlight on Rural Innovators: Brittany Lang” is out now on all platforms! We had the pleasure of interviewing Brittany Lang, a local 8th Grade Science Teacher in Cortez, Colorado about her innovative Water Podcast project she is doing with her students! In the episode, Brittany Lang talks about the power of letting students create their own path through project oriented learning https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural

 

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A Spotlight on Rural Innovators: Gregg Cannady

“A Spotlight on Rural Innovators: Gregg Cannady” is out now on all platforms! Listen to Michelle Murphy interview Gregg Cannady, an energetic and passionate teacher doing AMAZING things with outreach to rural students and communities while working at the STEM School in Highlands Ranch. To listen to the entire episode, be sure to click this link and follow Redefining Rural on all our platforms: https://linktr.ee/redefiningrural #highlandsranch #redefiningrural #coloradoeducation #ruralteachers #ruraleducators #stemschool #ruralcolorado #stemschoolhighlandsranch