Teach The Way They Learn

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum

This week, Lily sits with De Palazzo. De Palazzo brings a passionate spirit and a solid depth and breadth of school-based knowledge to her role as Equality Florida’s new statewide Safe School Director. On this episode, De talks about the risk factors and challenges that LGBTQ+ students face. De also talks about the available resources to address the needs of LGBTQ+ students.

Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum

This week, Lily sits with De Palazzo. De Palazzo brings a passionate spirit and a solid depth and breadth of school-based knowledge to her role as Equality Florida’s new statewide Safe School Director. On this episode, De talks about LGBTQ+ in the K-12 setting to ensure that student identities are respected and treated equitably in schools and beyond. As a former classroom teacher De also shares effective ways to tend to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ students.

Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum

This week, Lily concludes her conversation with David Calvo, principal of Los Angeles Arts and Enterprise Academy. On this episode, Lily and David talk about accessibility to technology and hurtles that the school has overcome. David also talks about personalizing student support and stresses the importance of mental health. Tune in!

Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum

This week, Lily sits with David Calvo, principal of Los Angeles Arts and Enterprise Academy. On this episode, Lily talks to David about what it means to implement both equity and equality in K-12 education. David also talks about how the pandemic has affected the students of Los Angeles and efforts made to ensure students receive quality education in the time of uncertainty.

Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum

This week, Lily concludes her conversation with school psychologist Arlene Dyer. On this episode, Arlene talks about the various levels of trauma and how to identify these stressors. Arlene also talks about ways to augment mental health services to cater to students when they return to the physical classroom. Tune in!

Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum

This week, Lily sits with school psychologist Arlene Dyer. On this episode, Arlene talks about what trauma is and the importance of trauma awareness. Arlene also talks about the events that trigger trauma and ways that educators should address what causes traumatic stress.

Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum

This week, Lily concludes her conversation with Arlene Dyer. On this episode, Arlene talks about what anxiety can cause and the challenges of addressing anxiety in the virtual setting. Arlene also provides tips to help strengthen mindfulness and shares creative ways to keep students engaged while acknowledging their socio-emotional wellbeing. Tune in!

Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum

This week, Lily sits down with school psychologist Arlene Dyer. On this episode, Arlene talks about anxiety in school-aged children and how it is affecting students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Arlene also talks about the signs and symptoms of anxiety and how to identify it to administer appropriate diagnoses. Tune in!

Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum

This week, Lily concludes her conversation with Michael Zwaagstra. Michael is an author and a public high school social studies teacher in Manitoba, Canada. On this episode, Lily and Michael talk about the beauty behind direct instruction and how this can be infused into the virtual setting. Our host and guest also share strategies on to how provide effective distance learning instruction to meet academic standards from home. Tune in!

Be sure to check out his latest book, A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning, published by John Catt Educational.

You can find out more about our guest work by visiting www.michaelzwaagstra.com or Twitter @zwaagstram.

Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

At Academica Media, we believe that education must go beyond the curriculum

This week, Lily sits with Michael Zwaagstra. Michael is an author and a public high schol social studies teacher in Manitoba, Canada. On this episode, Lily talks to Michael about the academic foundations needed to ensure that teaching and the integration of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic is not only resourceful but is impactful. Michael also talks about the importance of direct instruction, knowledge-rich classrooms, and lots of practice as essential elements for student success.

Be sure to check out his latest book, A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning, published by John Catt Educational.

You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.michaelzwaagstra.com or Twitter @zwaagstram.

Host: Liliana Salazar (@SalazarLilly)
Producer: Ross Ulysse