They Teach That

Andrew Gash was the TV adviser at Kathleen High in Lakeland, FL for the past 9 years. He has been involved as both an adviser and a student with the Polk County Video Awards, an event put on by the Polk County Public Schools ITV Department. For four years in a row, his program won the "Best in Show" award for the overall best program within the district. As a student he was the 2006 Polk County TV Production Student of the Year. In addition to discussing his program we do a deep dive into what the Polk County Video Awards are and how it can be something you can use to build community within your district. In our discussion we cover how a local awards ceremony can be a huge motivational factor for your students, how you can think outside of the box and produce creative broadcasts, and the culture of content produced within this county. For more on the Polk County Video Awards you can visit https://itv.polk-fl.net/ or check out what I attempted to start in my own district at http://seminoletvawards.weebly.com/ and glean some resources for how you can start your own event.

A documentary episode exploring the events of the 2019 Student Television Network Convention through interviews from attendees and interns.

A panel discussion with finalists for the Florida Scholastic Press Association's Broadcast Journalist of the Year award. Bryce Brandt of Seminole Ridge High, Ashley Gonzalez of West Broward High, and Steven Lee of Christopher Columbus High were recognized at the 2019 FSPA Convention in Orlando, FL.

A panel discussion held at the 2019 STN Convention with four former Student of the Year winners. Noah Gray (2010), Aaron Sortal (2015), Jordan Elder (2016), and Shelby Doroshow (2018) offer insight from their experiences as students and discuss how they're navigating the beginning of their careers. Music in this episode was produced by Digital Juice.

Tracy Misner was the 2016 STN National Broadcast Adviser of the Year from Alpharetta High in Alpharetta, GA. Check out his websites: https://www.ahsvideo.com/ and http://www.thevideoteacher.org/, as well as his YouTube Channel. In this episode we discuss, amongst many things, using your broadcast as a marketing tool, how to create buy in, and thinking of your students more as customers than employees.

Jason Santo is the 2018 STN National Broadcast Adviser of the Year from Geneva High in Geneva, IL. His program has won numerous national awards and you can check out their work at http://www.gtv304.com/. In this episode we discuss, amongst many things, a little bit about his experience as a first year teacher, his belief in the need for kids to be active journalists, and his program's experience in Russia in 2017.

Don Goble is an award-winning multimedia instructor, international speaker, and published author from Missouri. You can check out more about him at https://www.dongoble.com/. In this episode we discuss, amongst many things, his approach to a problem many broadcast advisers may have, his belief in the importance of media literacy, and how we can engage students by enabling their creation of content. To register for Don's free webinar series you can go to http://schooltube-4419116.hs-sites.com/schooltube-university-registration.

Omar Delgado has built a powerhouse broadcast journalism program at Christopher Columbus High School but it's only through hard work that they've achieved the level of success that they have. In this episode, we discuss, amongst many things, his class' family mentality, their drive to work at the best of their ability, and his belief in being in community with other programs. To view their work visit http://ccnnlive.com/.

Jennfier Overdevest has encouraged her kids to truly take ownership in their work and they've thrived on a national stage. In this episode, we discuss, amongst many things, her reflection on her tenure in film and television, the frustrations she overcame when first starting in a classroom, and how you don't always need to be the technical expert to be an effective teacher. To view her students' award-winning film "The Story of Her" you can go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G9CtrXJoTM.

Ryan Welshans was an award-winning TV Production student in Florida in the mid-2000s. He currently works as a youth pastor but his role in a TV Production program still influences his approach to ministry. In this episode we'll discuss the impact TV Production had on him as a teenager, his passion for storytelling, and his approach to the work he did as a student. This episode is one of two that will be posted the second week of June. To watch some of his work you can go to www.youtube.com/lakegibsontv. A few recommended videos would be this Twilight Zone Parody, an Adoption Documentary, and a Suicide Prevention PSA.  

Ben Barnholdt has built the program at Whitney High School into a national powerhouse. In this episode, we discuss, amongst many things, some of his program's structure, how they work towards a daily product that's engaging, and the culture of success they've created.

  Karin McKemey has transitioned from a career in broadcast to building one of the most decorated programs of recent years. In this episode we discuss, amongst many other things, her transition to teaching, her approaches to working with teenagers, and how she aims to get the best work from her students.

Dave Davis is a legend in the field of broadcast journalism education. In this episode we discuss his beginnings as a teacher, the growth and evolution of his program, and the formation of the Student Television Network.

A rundown of what to expect in the episodes to come.