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Education Exploration

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by Matthew Castilleja, M.A.

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On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning Twitter: https://twitter.com/Education_Explo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/education_explo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EducationExplo

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August 15, 2020

Education Exploration - Episode 7

<p><strong>Duration: </strong>00:45:13</p> <p><strong>Guest: </strong>Jacqueline Garcia, Instructional Technology Specialist – Round Rock, TX</p> <p>On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning</p> <p><strong>Website:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.mattedutech.com/"><strong>www.mattedutech.com</strong></a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/TheEEpodcast"><strong>bit.ly/TheEEpodcast</strong></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Social Media:</strong></p> <p>Education Exploration</p> <ul> <li>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/Education_Explo"> <strong>@Education_Explo</strong></a></li> <li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/education_explo/"> <strong>@education_explo</strong></a></li> <li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EducationExplo"> <strong>@EducationExplo</strong></a></li> </ul> <p>Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host)</p> <ul> <li>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/MattEduTech"> <strong>@MattEduTech</strong></a></li> <li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattedutech/"> <strong>@mattedutech</strong></a></li> <li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MattEduTech/"> <strong>@MattEduTech</strong></a></li> </ul> <p>In Episode 7, Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) interviews Jaqueline Garcia, Instructional Technology Specialist at the Round Rock Independent School District in Round Rock, TX. She has facilitated and implemented the Computer Science Program at Brushy Creek Elementary to provide unplugged and plugged unique activities in each grade level during the school day. Jacqueline has fourteen years classroom experience in a Bilingual/Dual Language setting in grades 3-5.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Guest Introduction [00:00:46]</li> <li>Life in College [00:01:23]</li> <li>Major in College [00:04:33]</li> <li>Why did you choose to major in Education? [00:05:44]</li> <li>Overcoming Adversity [00:10:37]</li> <li>Studying at an Elite University [00:14:45]</li> <li>Classes in the College of Education &amp; Student Teaching [00:19:03]</li> <li>Looking Back on Transitioning from College to the K-12 Classroom [00:23:50]</li> <li>Moving School Districts and to a New City [00:26:54]</li> <li>Leading a Bilingual Program with Technology and the Lessons Learned [00:31:04]</li> <li>Being apart of a district’s NextGen Program [00:36:08]</li> <li>Closing with Inspirational Words [00:42:01]</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources mentioned in this episode include:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.tamu.edu/">Texas A&amp;M University</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.alamo.edu/sac/">San Antonio College</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.uiw.edu/">University of The Incarnate Word</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.blinn.edu/">Blinn College</a><br> </li> </ul>

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August 8, 2020

Education Exploration - Episode 6

<p><strong>Duration: </strong>00:41:09</p> <p><strong>Guest: </strong>Gaby Gonzalez, Teacher Support Specialist – Houston, TX</p> <p>On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning</p> <p><strong>Website:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.mattedutech.com/"><strong>www.mattedutech.com</strong></a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/TheEEpodcast"><strong>bit.ly/TheEEpodcast</strong></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Social Media:</strong></p> <p>Education Exploration</p> <ul> <li>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/Education_Explo"> <strong>@Education_Expl</strong></a></li> <li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/education_explo/"> <strong>@education_explo</strong></a></li> <li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EducationExplo"> <strong>@EducationExplo</strong></a></li> </ul> <p>Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host)</p> <ul> <li>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/MattEduTech"> <strong>@MattEduTech</strong></a></li> <li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattedutech/"> <strong>@mattedutech</strong></a></li> <li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MattEduTech/"> <strong>@MattEduTech</strong></a></li> </ul> <p>In Episode 6, Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) interviews Gaby Gonzalez (<a href="https://twitter.com/ClassNKeyboards">@ClassNKeyboards</a>), Teacher Support Specialist at the Houston Independent School District in Houston, TX. Gaby began teaching in 2016 and began creating new, innovative methods to get students inspired to show their peers what they know. In May 2019, she earned her M.Ed for Curriculum and Instruction, with an emphasis in Learning, Design, and Technology from the University of Houston. Gaby looks forward to leading professional developments about implementing meaningful technology into classrooms across the Houston area.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Guest Introduction [00:00:42]</li> <li>College Background [00:01:29]</li> <li>Life as a College Student [00:03:04]</li> <li>Time Management in College [00:05:18]</li> <li>Transitioning from College to Career [00:06:55]</li> <li>Why Teach Kindergarten? [00:10:17]</li> <li>A Day in the Life of Teaching Kindergarten [00:12:34]</li> <li>Teaching Life Lessons in the classroom [00:16:32]</li> <li>How have life experiences helped you as a teacher? [00:20:36]</li> <li>How to compliment teacher and student technology skills? [00:25:07]</li> <li>Making the decision to go to grad school [00:31:02]</li> <li>Shifting to a new role [00:35:52]</li> <li>Closing with Inspirational Words [00:39:43]</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources mentioned in this episode include:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.uh.edu/">University of Houston</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.seesaw.me/">Seesaw</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.wevideo.com/">WeVideo</a></li> <li><a href="https://nearpod.com/">Nearpod</a></li> </ul>

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August 1, 2020

Education Exploration - Episode 5

<p><strong>Duration: </strong>00:33:54</p> <p><strong>Guest: </strong>Lena Dominguez, Round Rock ISD – Round Rock, TX</p> <p>On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning</p> <p><strong>Website:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.mattedutech.com/"><strong>www.mattedutech.com</strong></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Social Media:</strong></p> <p>Education Exploration</p> <ul> <li>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/Education_Explo"> <strong>@Education_Explo</strong></a></li> <li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/education_explo/"> <strong>@education_explo</strong></a></li> <li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EducationExplo"> <strong>@EducationExplo</strong></a></li> </ul> <p>Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host)</p> <ul> <li>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/MattEduTech"> <strong>@MattEduTech</strong></a></li> <li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattedutech/"> <strong>@mattedutech</strong></a></li> <li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MattEduTech/"> <strong>@MattEduTech</strong></a></li> </ul> <p>In Episode 5, Matthew Castilleja, M.A. (Podcast Host) interviews Lena Dominguez, instructional coach at Round Rock ISD in Round Rock, TX. Lena Dominguez has a BBA in Management from Texas State, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. After college, Lena did 10 years in corporate America focusing on adult education. Realizing her heart wasn’t in it, she then went into education and started teaching middle school math in Round Rock ISD. She has a true passion for studying and practicing equitable teaching strategies within the class and also loves integrating technology into her math lessons.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Guest Introduction [00:00:48]</li> <li>College Journey [00:01:18]</li> <li>Why a Business Degree? [00:02:57]</li> <li>Life After College [00:03:48]</li> <li>Skills Developed Working in Adult Education [00:05:46]</li> <li>Transitioning from Corporate America to the Classroom [00:07:37]</li> <li>Classroom Experience on a Title I Campus [00:11:20]</li> <li>Developing a Teaching Style [00:14:04]</li> <li>From Classroom Teacher to a Leadership Role [00:20:43]</li> <li>Looking Back on Life, Career, &amp; Goals [00:26:17]</li> <li>Advice on Getting Into a Career in Education [00:30:02]</li> <li>Closing with Inspirational Words [00:32:27]</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources mentioned in this episode include:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.txstate.edu/">Texas State University</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lamar.edu/">Lamar University</a></li> <li><a href="https://nearpod.com/">Nearpod</a></li> <li><a href="https://kahoot.com/">Kahoot</a></li> <li><a href="https://quizizz.com/">Quizizz</a></li> <li><a href="https://edu.google.com/products/gsuite-for-education/?modal_active=none">GSuite for Education</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.desmos.com/">Desmos</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.teachersoftomorrow.org/texas/">Texas Teachers of Tomorrow</a></li> <li><a href="https://napequity.org/">National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity</a></li> </ul>

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What is Education Exploration?

On this podcast, we explore and learn about people serving in different career industries. The conversations focus on what it takes to reach our pathways and goals to educational and professional success. • Career + Life + Learning

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Education_Explo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/education_explo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EducationExplo

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