Episodes

  • S3E11 More Than Degrees: The Economic Value of Florida’s College System

    S3E11 More Than Degrees: The Economic Value of Florida’s College System
    Jan 20 2026
    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 state colleges.
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    24 mins
  • S3E10 Why Results Matter. Where Nonprofits Get it Right, Wrong, and Everything in Between

    S3E10 Why Results Matter. Where Nonprofits Get it Right, Wrong, and Everything in Between
    Jan 6 2026
    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 tools and methods. Together, they explore where nonprofits are succeeding, and where they can improve.
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    27 mins
  • S3E9 Meet our 2026 Teachers of the Year

    S3E9 Meet our 2026 Teachers of the Year
    Dec 23 2025
    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 to represent their schools as Teacher of the Year. Our thanks to Sunset Automotive Group for sponsoring this episode.
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    33 mins
  • S3E8 Shaping the Future: How Sarasota Schools are Planning for Tomorrow

    S3E8 Shaping the Future: How Sarasota Schools are Planning for Tomorrow
    Dec 9 2025
    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 of students today…and tomorrow.
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    20 mins
  • S3E7 Are Students Ready for College? A Conversation on Readiness and Resilience

    S3E7 Are Students Ready for College? A Conversation on Readiness and Resilience
    Nov 25 2025
    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 the challenges his own students and their families face today when navigating life beyond high school.
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    26 mins
  • S3E6 From Kitchen to Classroom: The Art and Heart of Cooking

    S3E6 From Kitchen to Classroom: The Art and Heart of Cooking
    Nov 11 2025
    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 High Schools.
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    25 mins
  • S3E5 Florida College Access Network: Local Connections, Statewide Impact

    S3E5 Florida College Access Network: Local Connections, Statewide Impact
    Oct 28 2025
    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 networks in preparing students for life beyond high school, FASFA, and Talent Strong Sarasota, a new campaign spearheaded by FCAN which is now being adopted at the local level. Thank you to Miter Brands, our sponsor for this podcast episode.
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    28 mins
  • S3E4 Dual Language, Big Impact: Dreamers Academy and Charter School Innovation

    S3E4 Dual Language, Big Impact: Dreamers Academy and Charter School Innovation
    Oct 14 2025
    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 community impact, including the upcoming Newtown Family Center. Our thanks to Golf Therapy Club for sponsoring this episode of Education Conversations.
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    33 mins