Handing Over the Keys: Trust, Troubleshooting, and Student Agency
What if your students could solve some of your school’s biggest challenges?
In this episode, host Dr. Chantell Manahan talks with Jeremy Hill and members of the Richmond High School Tech Team about what happens when educators hand students the keys and trust them to take the lead. From presenting at ISTE and creating personalized AI chatbots to solving real community problems, this tech team goes far beyond typical tech support. Hear how Jeremy is giving students real responsibility and what he’s learned from 11 years of building a student tech team.
Learn more about the Richmond High School Tech Team and explore their projects: https://rhstechteam.my.canva.site (https://rhstechteam.my.canva.site)
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28 Sept 2026
Save Our E-Rate: What Schools Stand to Lose
E-Rate does more than just keep students online. It supports nearly every part of the modern school day. So what happens if the program is limited or eliminated?
In this episode, host Dr. Chantell Manahan talks with Dr. Sheryl Abshire, EdTech Specialist, author, and former CTO of Calcasieu Parish School District, and John Harrington, CEO of Funds for Learning. They explain why E-Rate funding is so critical to communities, how the program actually works, and what we all stand to lose if that support is limited.
Make your voice heard! FCC comments are due October 13. Visit Save Our E-Rate to learn how to submit a comment and contact your representatives: Saveourerate.com (https://Saveourerate.com)
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14 Sept 2026
Passing the Torch: A New Chapter for the K-12 Tech Podcast
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:55) Chantell’s Move From Education to K-12 Tech
(00:06:12) Building Trust Through Partnership
(00:14:22) K-12 Tech's Services
(00:15:52) The Story Behind Rocket
(00:19:46) Supporting the Full Device Lifecycle
(00:22:16) How Chantell Joined the K-12 Tech Team
(00:27:16) Passing the Torch
(00:29:15) Rapid Fire Questions
(00:29:39) What Makes a Great District Partner?
(00:30:36) The Best Advice Zach Received as a Founder
(00:31:29) Predictions for the Next School Year
(00:33:10) Best Partners Chantell Has Worked With
(00:34:07) Favorite Device Troubleshooting Stories
(00:36:47) The “Us vs. Them” Vendor Mindset
(00:39:36) How to Tell if a Vendor Is a True Partner
(00:41:31) How District Leaders Can Build Better Partnerships
(00:43:06) What’s Next for the K-12 Tech Podcast
(00:45:54) Outro
The K-12 Tech Podcast is back with a new host and a new chapter.
In this episode, Zach Marvel passes the torch to Dr. Chantell Manahan as they look back at where their partnership began, Chantell’s transition from 20 years in education to joining K-12 Tech, and what truly separates a vendor from a partner.
They also share what’s ahead for the podcast, with more conversations focused on the real challenges, changes, and experiences shaping K-12 education.
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