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S3E16 Remembering Brock Leach
In this special episode of Education Conversations, we honor the life and legacy of Brock Leach—an innovative thinker, compassionate leader, and devoted advocate for young people. Originally recorded…
S3E15 Inside the 2026 Session: What’s Ahead for Sarasota County Schools and Students
In this episode of Education Conversations, Jennifer Vigne sits down with Sarasota County Schools’ Supervisor of Government Affairs, Chris Parenteau, to unpack the 2026 legislative session and what…
S1E4 Future-Ready: Student Voices – Pathways After High School: The Road to Here
In the final episode of their inaugural season, students tackle the questions many high schoolers face as they prepare for life after graduation. Guided by Jake, Aaron, Debbie, and Nate […]
S3E14 More Than a Ticket: A Bright Future for Students Through Florida Lottery Scholarships
Jennifer sheds some light on the scope of scholarships offered through the Florida Lottery. Joined by the Florida Lottery Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Shaqueria Myrick and Education Foundation…
S1E3 Future-Ready: Student Voices – Pathways After High School – State Colleges and Workforce Training
Future-Ready: Student Voices highlights authentic student experiences and expert advice to help Sarasota County Schools students make informed, confident decisions about their futures. In this…
Inside Florida’s School Boards: Leadership in a Time of Change
During a time of pivotal changes in education, Jennifer is joined by CEO of Florida School Boards Association, Andrea Messina, to discuss the role of school boards today and programs […]
S1E2 Future-Ready: Student Voices Pathways After High School – 4-Year Colleges and Universities
Join Aaron Nielsen for the second episode of our student-produced podcast series where students explore a variety of options after high school. Aaron talks peer-to-peer with a student attending…
S3E12 The First Five Years: Why Early Childhood is Everyone’s Business
In this episode, Jennifer Vigne speakes with Makayla Buchanan, Chief of Staff at the Children’s Movement of Florida, to explore the data and research behind early learning and how the […]
S1E1 Future-Ready: Student Voices Pathways after High School – Military
Join Debbie B in our first student-produced podcast series where students explore a variety of options after high school. Debbie talks with Marine Corps Recruiter, Staff Sargeant Jayvon Rivera about…
S3E11 More Than Degrees: The Economic Value of Florida’s College System
Join Jennifer in this eye-opening follow up with Helios Education Foundation’s Kimberly Lent Morales. They discuss the findings from a recent study conducted to assess the real economic value of […]
S3E10 Why Results Matter. Where Nonprofits Get it Right, Wrong, and Everything in Between
In this episode, Jennifer talks with Robyn Faucy, CEO and owner of Results 1st, an organization that guides nonprofits, foundations, and other organizations to achieve greater success through proven…
S3E9 Meet our 2026 Teachers of the Year
We’re excited to introduce the 2026 Sarasota County Teachers of the Year! Jennifer talks with the three finalists about their teaching methods, their students, and what it means to them […]
S3E8 Shaping the Future: How Sarasota Schools are Planning for Tomorrow
Sarasota County Schools Chief of Strategic Innovation, Dr. Brandon Johnson, joins Jennifer in a timely conversation about how our public schools are transforming models and policy to meet the needs…
S3E7 Are Students Ready for College? A Conversation on Readiness and Resilience
Jennifer is joined by State College of Florida’s Director for College Readiness and Early College Programs, Raul Lorenzo. As a first-generation student, he has a deep understanding of some of […]
S3E6 From Kitchen to Classroom: The Art and Heart of Cooking
Join Jennifer and entrepreneurs Andrew Grossman and Chef G to learn more about how they’re connecting kids and healthy cooking in their innovative after school programs at Booker Middle and […]
S3E5 Florida College Access Network: Local Connections, Statewide Impact
Jennifer is joined by Dr. Kimberly Krupa, network development and engagement consultant for Florida College Access Network (FCAN.) They touch on topics such as the role of local college access […]
S3E4 Dual Language, Big Impact: Dreamers Academy and Charter School Innovation
Jennifer talks with Geri Chaffee, the dynamic founder of Dreamers Academy. They discuss the dual language immersion model of teaching and its effect on students and families, charter schools, and […]
S3E3 Ask Them to Stay: Ways to Impact Teacher Retention
Jennifer talks with TNTP’s Leadership Development Partner, Nicola Martin about teacher retention–a much talked about issue–and what we can do as a community to keep our teachers here. The solutions…
S3E2 Shaping Future-Ready Learners Through Adaptive Leadership
Join Education Foundation’s President/CEO Jennifer Vigne and Director of Student Programs, Dr. Anayah Walker as they reflect on the first year of the Future-Ready programs—initiatives that, through…
S3E1: Exploring Florida’s School Voucher Boom
Jennifer talks with Norin Dollard, senior policy analyst and director of KIDS COUNT at the Florida Policy Institute. They discuss one of today’s hot issues in education, school vouchers: the […]
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Education Conversations has published 10 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Education, How To.
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