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A Colorado school district paid $16.2 million for abuse of a five-year-old student by a bus attendant. Additionally, New York's electric school bus mandate is nearing and questions persist. Read more in STN's June issue, out now. Following the death of an Ohio student near a transit bus stop, safety conversations have reignited. Michael Miller, transportation director for Sycamore Community Schools and president of the Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation, is joined by Todd Silverthorn, second OAPT vice president and transportation director for Kettering School District. They discuss how legislation and the driver shortage complicate operations and analyze the controversial use of transit buses and vans to provide required transportation to non-public schools. Read more about safety. Episode sponsor: Transfinder.

Nurses aren't just at the bedside—they're in boardrooms, legislatures, and labs. In this episode, Ajay Mody and Asher Perzigian sit down with Dr. Allison Norful of Columbia University and Summer Davis of the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses to unpack how nurses are reshaping healthcare. From navigating towards full practice authority to driving policy and tackling mental health, this conversation reveals the untapped power of nursing leadership in a rapidly evolving system. Part of The Heart of Healthcare series—where the future of medicine gets personal.

In this episode, Lisa and Amanda discuss:A holistic admissions review that looks beyond grades and test scoresWriting authentic, personal essays that reflect a student's true identityStrategically crafting supplemental essays to show university fit and motivationPreparing for campus visits to gather insights for stronger applicationsKey Takeaways: Application readers carefully evaluate every part of a submission, typically spending 5 to 30 minutes depending on the depth, creativity, and authenticity demonstrated.Essays generated by AI are often easily recognized by admissions professionals; they tend to be generic and impersonal, lacking the student's genuine voice and lived experience.Strong supplemental essays require in-depth research into a university's distinctive programs, faculty, and opportunities—showing a thoughtful and specific connection beyond surface-level familiarity.Capturing impressions immediately after a campus visit—including personal reflections, standout moments, and detailed program insights—provides rich, authentic content for compelling “Why Us?” essays. “Have fun with [the college essays]. Be creative. It truly is the creative ones that are fun.” – Amanda LeszczukAbout Amanda Leszczuk: Amanda Leszczuk recently retired from Mariemont High School after 19 years as Director of College and Career Counseling, where she created their college and career program. Over her 35-year education career, she has helped thousands of students across districts with the college application process, including essays. Involved in organizations like the Ohio Association for College Admissions Counseling and serving on admissions boards at four universities, she has contributed to her field and presented at conferences. Now an independent educational consultant, she also teaches the Post-Secondary Career Planning and College Advising course at the University of Cincinnati, helping aspiring counselors set up their college programs. Amanda has read many college essays, including evaluating university applications, and provides students with tips to improve their essays.Episode References:How to Find College Supplemental Essays: https://flourishcoachingco.com/find-essaysCommon App Essay Prompts: https://www.commonapp.org/apply/essay-promptsGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Amanda:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-d-leszczuk-a9152454Email: amandaleszczuk@gmail.comConnect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Dr. Amber C. Gibbs joined Cuyahoga DD in 2008 and served in a variety of supervisory and leadership roles, most recently as Chief Administrative Services Officer, before becoming Superintendent and CEO in 2023. Her notable accomplishments include leading a major effort to eliminate the waiting list in Cuyahoga County and to find ways to serve the needs of all 13,000 county residents with developmental disabilities and their families; overseeing several key service departments, a staff of 300 and budgets of more than $40 million; and building a culture of service excellence throughout the organization. A leader at the state level with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities and other county boards, Gibbs was recognized in 2018 with the Ohio Association of County Board's Partners in Excellence Award for her groundbreaking work to eliminate the statewide Medicaid waiting list. Gibbs holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wittenberg University, a master's degree in social science and psychology from the University of Chicago, and a doctorate in organizational leadership from the University of Dayton. She lives in Cleveland with her husband and three daughters.

From the shifting dynamics of brokerage models to the critical importance of financial literacy for homebuyers, Nathan White gives a candid look at the challenges and opportunities within the real estate industry. He also shares a surprising tale of financing an Uber Eats order during the home-buying process. With insights into maintaining authenticity, building strong client connections, and navigating the complexities of real estate, this episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in real estate!     Key takeaways to listen for The impact of evolving brokerage models on agents and consumers What is the role of financial literacy in the home-buying process? How to embrace authenticity to build stronger client relationships The balance between professional appearance and personal expression Real-life stories highlighting the unique challenges in real estate     Resources mentioned in this episode Financial Peace University - Ramsey National Association of REALTORS® NextHome Uber Eats Jimmy Buffett - A Pirate Looks At Forty (Audio) Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell | Paperback     About Nathan White Nathan is a dedicated real estate professional in Central Ohio, known for his award-winning guidance and active involvement in the Ohio Association of REALTORS® and the Columbus Board of REALTORS®. In 2019, he founded “The Collective at NextHome Experience” to innovate and modernize the real estate experience.    His real estate philosophy centers on passion, new beginnings, and opportunity. He believes real estate should be fun, exciting, challenging, and rewarding, and aims to make the process enjoyable for his clients.     Connect with Nathan Website: Cool People Cool House | The Collective Email: nathanrwhite@gmail.com Phone Number: (614) 499-2041      Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.   Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops     Sponsors "You Ask. Leigh Answers." Your Affordable Coaching Program Hey there, real estate pros! Are you ready for some more Leigh Brown wisdom in your life? Then don't miss out on my brand-new program, "You Ask. Leigh Answers." It's your exclusive gateway to the insights and advice you need to supercharge your real estate business. With "You Ask. Leigh Answers." you get Direct Access to Leigh Brown, directly!, Expert Coaching, Community Connection, and Extensive Resources. Whether listening to this on the go or watching at home, sign up today at Answers.RealEstate and take your business to the next level. Trust me, you'll be glad you did!  

The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Aaron Ockerman, the Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Election Officials. They spoke about the importance – and power – of state associations, how having a non-election administrator in charge can strengthen an association, as well as the role a state association can play in better preparing election officials, both old and new, for the increasingly complex nature of their jobs.

Honoring the service and sacrifice of those who protect our community with the local observance of National Police Week and Peace Officer Memorial Day (at 13:04) --- It's the one thing house hunters want to know this spring... should I buy now or wait until mortgage rates start to come down? The president of the Ohio Association of Realtors discusses the NAR's Q1 Home Prices Report and the latest trends in the real estate industry (at 22:20) --- What's Happening: As the school year comes to a close, the Hancock County OSU Extension 4-H program is preparing for summer camps and more (at 42:01)

EBT card skimming is on the rise in Ohio. SNAP recipients and anti-hunger advocates say the issue has reached crisis levels, with many individuals turning to food banks after discovering funds on their card have been emptied. Comments from Alisha Love and Phaleys Lopez, both Ohio EBT card users; Hope Lane-Gavin, director, nutrition policy and programs, Ohio Association of Foodbanks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/viewfromthepugh/message

In this episode, Lisa and Drews discuss:What experiential learning is, and how your student can engage in these types of opportunities. The importance of beginning career conversations in middle school. Different types of experiential learning (and the varying commitment levels each requires).The power of asking “Tell me more?” and giving your student the reins to take control of their experiential learning. Key Takeaways: Consider both interests and aptitudes when helping your teen to unlock potential career paths. Start laying the foundation to build awareness for your student as young as sixth grade. Your student should be leading as you are assisting and supporting. There are many ways for students to explore different experiences from job shadowing, to volunteering, to after-school experiences, or a high school internship, and so many more. If the opportunity doesn't seem to exist, just ask because that can open doors for your student.  “There are so many neat ways for families to engage in the opportunities to see and experience the real world. And I love the fact that this can be looked at from an awareness piece, it can be from an exploration piece, it can be from a planning piece, it can be from a doing piece.” – Drews MitchellAbout Drews Mitchell: Drews Mitchell earned an MA in School Counseling from Xavier University and has been serving as a counselor since 2007. His responsibilities have included the development and implementation of career-related awareness and assessment systems, group practice as well as counseling for both students and clients as well as their families. Mitchell, a National Career Development Association (NCDA) Certified Career Counselor, enjoys the process of helping others to find success using Career Construction Counseling and cognitive-behavioral techniques. He recently presented at the 2023 NCDA Global Conference about experiential learning and will present again in 2024 about cultivating hopefulness. His memberships include Chi Sigma Omega, Omicron Delta Kappa, the NCDA, the Ohio Career Development Association, the Ohio Association of College Admissions Counseling, and the Ohio Career Development Association.Episode References:Student LinkedIn Guide: https://flourishcoachingco.com/linkedinCareerOnestop https://www.careeronestop.org/ Roadtrip Nation: https://roadtripnation.com/ Common Data Set: https://commondataset.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ The Birkman Assessment: https://birkman.com/the-birkman-method Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). https://flourishcoachingco.com/videoConnect with Drews:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LovelandPaths Twitter: https://twitter.com/VisionCareers4U Website: https://www.visioncareercounseling.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drews-mitchell-72b86551/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Legal Wellness – With Your Lovable Lawyer, Danny Karon, Esq. Whether it's taking you and the kids off of your soon-to-be-ex-husband's cell phone plan, protecting yourself from a psychotic affair partner who is lashing out on social media, or trying to get out of a lease that you signed in haste when you found out about the affair, legal questions, and legal remedies are all around and more available to us than we might imagine. In this episode, consumer protection attorney Danny Karon shares his tips and wisdom on how to navigate just about any legal questions or concerns that might pop up during your betrayal recovery journey. Top Take-a-Ways: Determining if something is a legal matter, has a legal remedy, and might be worth pursuing or not. DIY (small claims court) vs. finding a lawyer. Demystifying the legal process, legal documents, and the power of common sense. Download your Betrayal Recovery Tool Kit at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com , and take the first steps in feeling okay again, despite what's going on around you. About Danny Karon Danny Karon is a class-action trial attorney specializing in antitrust, consumer–fraud, and wage-and-hour litigation. He began his class-action career with Much Shelist Freed Denenberg Ament & Rubenstein, P.C. in Chicago. He now manages Karon LLC. He represents individuals in antitrust, consumer-fraud, wage-and-hour, and other class-actions and has represented domestic and international corporations in domestic and international antitrust class-action matters. He also defends corporations in consumer-fraud and antitrust class actions. Danny teaches consumer law at the University of Michigan Law School and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and taught complex litigation at Columbia Law School. He has also been a lecturer in law at Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He lectures on class-action law at multiple other law schools and serves on Loyola University Chicago School of Law's Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies' U.S. Advisory Board. For thirteen years, he chaired the ABA's National Institute on Class Actions, for five years wrote a bimonthly column for Law360, was an editorial board member and contributing author to the ABA Litigation Section's Class Actions Today-Jurisdiction to Resolution magazine, co-chaired the American Association of Justice Class Action Litigation Group, was a member of the Ohio Association of Justice Board of Trustees, and served as an editorial board member for the Ohio Academy of Justice's Ohio Trial magazine. He has published several law review and bar journal articles on class-action topics, and he lectures nationally on class actions for the ABA and other bar associations. Learn more and get the support you need at: https://yourlovablelawyer.com/ Need Help Now? Get the understanding, clarity, & support you deserve today! Schedule your one-hour breakthrough Zoom session with Lora today. Together we will figure out where you are at, what's blocking you from being where you want to be and design a clear strategy for how to get you there. *BONUS!* This session includes 30 minutes of follow-up support. Schedule and pay here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Join the Facebook Community Here & Get Your Questions Answered! https://www.facebook.com/groups/affairrecoveryforwomen/ Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Attorney, speaker and Burnout & Betrayal Recovery Coach, Lora Cheadle believes that betrayal uncovers the truth of what's possible when we stop focusing on what was done to us and start showing up unapologetically for ourselves. She helps women rebuild their identity and self-worth after infidelity so they can reclaim (or find for the very first time) their confidence, clarity, and connection to source and create their own kind of happily ever after. Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  SOLAWAVE Reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, blemishes, and dark spots while de-puffing and energizing your skin. This 7x Award-Winning Skincare Wand combines Red Light Therapy, Galvanic Current, Therapeutic Warmth, and Facial Massage for an easy-to-use and effective treatment. https://www.pjtra.com/t/2-574028-273174-269792 The most comfortable shoes you will ever wear! Available in seven heel heights, these shoes will keep you comfortably on your feet for 12 hours. Made with cork, many styles are available including heels, wedges, and boots. www.EuropeanHeels.com $25 off with Discount Code Flaunt Untangle yourself from the past, reclaim your power, and own your worth so you can create a future you love on your own terms. All with a wink and a smile! Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social!

Whether it's taking you and the kids off of your soon-to-be-ex-husband's cell phone plan, protecting yourself from a psychotic affair partner who is lashing out on social media, or trying to get out of a lease that you signed in haste when you found out about the affair, legal questions, and legal remedies are all around and more available to us than we might imagine. In this episode, consumer protection attorney Danny Karon shares his tips and wisdom on how to navigate just about any legal questions or concerns that might pop up during your betrayal recovery journey. Top Take-a-Ways: Determining if something is a legal matter, has a legal remedy, and might be worth pursuing or not. DIY (small claims court) vs. finding a lawyer. Demystifying the legal process, legal documents, and the power of common sense. Download your Betrayal Recovery Tool Kit at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com , and take the first steps in feeling okay again, despite what's going on around you. About Danny Karon Danny Karon is a class-action trial attorney specializing in antitrust, consumer–fraud, and wage-and-hour litigation. He began his class-action career with Much Shelist Freed Denenberg Ament & Rubenstein, P.C. in Chicago. He now manages Karon LLC. He represents individuals in antitrust, consumer-fraud, wage-and-hour, and other class-actions and has represented domestic and international corporations in domestic and international antitrust class-action matters. He also defends corporations in consumer-fraud and antitrust class actions. Danny teaches consumer law at the University of Michigan Law School and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and taught complex litigation at Columbia Law School. He has also been a lecturer in law at Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He lectures on class-action law at multiple other law schools and serves on Loyola University Chicago School of Law's Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies' U.S. Advisory Board. For thirteen years, he chaired the ABA's National Institute on Class Actions, for five years wrote a bimonthly column for Law360, was an editorial board member and contributing author to the ABA Litigation Section's Class Actions Today-Jurisdiction to Resolution magazine, co-chaired the American Association of Justice Class Action Litigation Group, was a member of the Ohio Association of Justice Board of Trustees, and served as an editorial board member for the Ohio Academy of Justice's Ohio Trial magazine. He has published several law review and bar journal articles on class-action topics, and he lectures nationally on class actions for the ABA and other bar associations. Learn more and get the support you need at: https://yourlovablelawyer.com/ Need Help Now? Get the understanding, clarity, & support you deserve today! Schedule your one-hour breakthrough Zoom session with Lora today. Together we will figure out where you are at, what's blocking you from being where you want to be and design a clear strategy for how to get you there. *BONUS!* This session includes 30 minutes of follow-up support. Schedule and pay here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session   About Lora: Attorney, speaker and Burnout & Betrayal Recovery Coach, Lora Cheadle believes that betrayal uncovers the truth of what's possible when we stop focusing on what was done to us and start showing up unapologetically for ourselves. She helps women rebuild their identity and self-worth after infidelity so they can reclaim (or find for the very first time) their confidence, clarity, and connection to source and create their own kind of happily ever after.   Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT   Untangle yourself from the past, reclaim your power, and own your worth so you can create a future you love on your own terms. All with a wink and a smile! Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social!   The most comfortable shoes you will ever wear! Available in seven heel heights, these shoes will keep you comfortably on your feet for 12 hours. Made with cork, many styles are available including heels, wedges, and boots. www.EuropeanHeels.com $25 off with Discount Code Flaunt   SOLAWAVE Reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, blemishes, and dark spots while de-puffing and energizing your skin. This 7x Award-Winning Skincare Wand combines Red Light Therapy, Galvanic Current, Therapeutic Warmth, and Facial Massage for an easy-to-use and effective treatment. https://www.pjtra.com/t/2-574028-273174-269792       Purchase Lora's book, FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy & Spiritual Self on Amazon, IndieBound or wherever books are sold. Take the Lead in the Dance of Life, Strip out of the Past, and Choreograph Your Future Today!         Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social!

From its humble beginnings in a closet at an OEA Representative Assembly to its evolution into an important resource for all educators across Ohio, there's a lot you probably don't know about the Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals, or OASNP. In this episode, OASNP leaders Jené Wilson and Nikki Nadasky offer five surprising facts about the organization within OEA. We also hear from Medina City Teachers Association President David Hamman about how that local was empowered to take the lead in its own professional development, and why this PD Day was such a success for the MCTA's 470 members. GET INVOLVED WITH OASNP | The Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals is holding its annual conference April 26-27, 2024, at the Salt Fork Lodge and Conference Center. Click here to register. And, to learn more about the benefits of OASNP membership and to join OASNP by adding just $10 to your dues annually, click here. SEE THE PHOTOS FROM MCTA'S PD DAY | If you'd like to see some of the highlights from the Medina City Teachers Association's recent Professional Development Day, please click here to see MCTA's Facebook post. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests: Nikki Nadasky, OASNP Acting ChairpersonNikki Nadasky has been a Service and Support Administrator for the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities for 14 years, as well as Portage County Education Association for Developmental Disabilities union president and acting Chair of OASNP. Prior to acting chair, Nadasky was vice chair and also was the group's secretary. She has worked for 23 years in total serving those with developmental disabilities and has met many wonderful people, for whom she has so much respect.  They have shown Nadasky to live life with perseverance.Jené Wilson, OASNP Immediate Past Chair and Business Manager Jené Wilson was with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities for 36 years, teaching pre-school and school-age students, and the last ten years as a Behavior Intervention Specialist. She has been actively involved in all levels of Association work since 1974 when her local, the Association of Cuyahoga County Employees for Special Students (ACCESS), went on strike just a few months after she was hired. Since retiring in 2009, she taught at Notre Dame College for nine years and is currently supervising student teachers at Cleveland State. She continues to be active in the association, serving on several statewide and NEOEA committees and as a delegate to NEOEA, OEA, and NEA Rep Assemblies. David Hammon, Medina City Teachers Association President "This is my 31st year teaching, the last 23 years at Medina High School. I teach Honors and AP Chemistry. I have served as the President of the Medina City Teachers Association since February 2017, having previously served in the position of Vice President from 2012-2017. My wife, Christina, is an OEA member and a curriculum coach at Medina High School. I have a daughter in college and a son in high school."Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. Katie's two children are always bringing some sort of illness home from preschool and daycare, which explains Katie's 'under the weather' voice in the interview with David in this episode. She appreciates your patience and good grace while she recovered, and promises to drink a little more hot tea to soothe her sore throat before the next interview.This episode was recorded on February 21 and March 5, 2024.

Listen into this collaboration between the Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters and the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association as we dive into the topic regarding marijuana and the effects of the fire service. Links we talked about during the show PEER Support - https://firefightermentalhealth.org/ PEER Support Training - http://www.ohiofirechiefs.com/aws/OFCA/pt/sp/peer_support_trainings

Every day, it takes a whole team of educators to help Ohio's public school students succeed, and Education Support Professionals (ESPs) are a vital part of that team. On this episode of Public Education Matters, we hear from three ESP leaders about the challenges faced by their ESP colleagues and the value of union membership for ESPs. We also hear from the editor of OEA's "Ohio Schools" magazine about the first-ever digital edition of that publication and the cost savings the move will achieve.  SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.CATCH UP ON OHIO SCHOOLS | Click here to read past issues of OEA's "Ohio Schools" magazine and see new editions as they are released.LEARN MORE | For more information about the Ohio Association of Education Support Professionals (OAESP), a department within OEA, or for more information about ESP career families and the vital work ESPs do in Ohio's public schools, click here. Featured Public Education Matters guests: Tammy LaPlante, Ashtabula Association of School Employees "I am Tammy LaPlante, your OAESP Chair. I am a 17 year middle school custodian for Ashtabula Area City Schools, taking on a majority roles on the executive team within my first year. I am currently my locals Vice-president. A 2023 Graduate of the NEA ESPLI program. I advocate for members to create better working conditions that benefits their students' learning environment. I am on the OEA Board and enjoy the learning experience it has given me to shape the person I am. They are a family environment. Watching the students grow up was like watching my own children. I have seen the changes in them and them seeking me out just to say “Hi” when they realize I'm in their building. I'm pleased to be part of “My Union Family”! I am furthering my education taking online classes in Business Management Operations.  Ironically it aligns with a lot of my union involvement."Tammy LaPlante was recently featured by the National Education Association in a Member & Activist Spotlight. Read the story here:  'Keep moving forward – together' Joie Moore, Pickerington Support Staff AssociationJoie Moore serves as the president of the Pickerington Support Staff Association, as a board member of Central OEA/NEA, and as an OEA board of director, Central Unit 2.  She is a participant in the OEA ESP Educator Voice Academy and a 2023 NEA ESP Leadership Academy graduate.  Joie is married to Greg, a fellow OEA member, for almost 24 years.  Joie and Greg have two adult children, who both graduated from Pickerington Schools, Frankie (22) and Nick (19).  In her downtime Joie enjoys spending time with her family, crafting and reading. Cheryl Williams, Dublin Support Association Cheryl Williams began her career in public education in 2001. She has been an Administrative Secretary for the past 19 years. Prior to joining Dublin City Schools, she spent 5 years in Southwestern City Schools in a variety of education support positions such as cook, paraprofessional, clinic aide and also as an attendance secretary. An advocate for education support professionals (ESPs), Cheryl is a member of the Ohio Association of Education Support Professionals (OAESP) where she serves as treasurer and the National Council of Education Support Professionals (NCESP). She is in her third term as president of her local. Cheryl is member of several committees at the local, state, and national levels of the association including an appointment to the NEA Resolutions committee by President Becky Pringle. Cheryl has been a delegate to the OEA and NEA annual Representative Assemblies since 2014. She also graduated from the NEA's Education Support Professional Leadership Institute in 2023. Cheryl was selected from among hundreds of applicants to take part in that yearlong program that brings together 40 ESPs from around the country to focus on developing leadership skills.  Cheryl also has served on the OEA Education Foundation as a member of the board of directors.Julie Newhall, Writer and Publications Editor, Ohio Education Association The daughter of a NE Ohio art teacher and a graphic designer, Julie Newhall grew up with a deep appreciation for art, history, and literature, passions boosted by high school art, Latin, and journalism studies and co-editing the school newspaper. As an undergraduate at the University of Akron, Newhall studied print journalism and design and was a writer for the university's alumni magazine and faculty and staff newspaper. She spent several years as a marketing manager for a magazine publishing company before heading to Northwestern University where she earned a master's degree in journalism. After working as an editor for the University of Chicago, she joined OEA as editor of Ohio Schools Magazine in September 1997, a role that combined her love of education, editing, and publications. In 2015, she was recognized with the George Badner Award for Excellence in Editing and honored as Editor of the Year among NEA state affiliates. For Newhall, the most meaningful part of her work is sharing the stories of OEA members and having the opportunity to see firsthand the difference they make in the lives of so many students. Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a f...

Erin Holston Singh, founder of Options Naturapathic, the Ohio Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OHNDA), and in private practice since 1999.She had her first encounter with natural medicine at 15 years old when her mother developed a perplexing and seemingly incurable health condition which opened up a broad new world full of possibilities and ignited her passion for true healing. Since then, Erin made her life's work unlocking the mystery of non-specific illnesses that keep people miserable and sick when no solutions were to be had from conventional medicine. Over the past twenty-five years, she has worked to help patients avoid and stop pharmaceuticals by shifting practices that contribute to premature death using the wisdom of natural medicine to actively decode what is going on in their bodies and minds with all health issues. Her undying quest to find answers landed in the realm of cancer care, where she is now focused on creating a new culture of healthcare, from the ground up.This was a perspective-enhancing and unconventional conversation in that Erin lays out her deviation from the conventions of traditional healthcare! Erin shares her journey through the world of medicine, her philosophy on care, her learnings from the status quo & desire to change the culture of healthcare, her entrepreneurial journey starting and building a practice and Options Naturopathic to a million-dollar natural medicine business, what natural medicine even is, the power of meditation, the implications of psychedelics, and lots more along the way.-----Lay of The Land is brought to you by Ninety. As a Lay of The Land listener, you can leverage a free trial with Ninety, the platform that helps teams build great companies and the only officially licensed software for EOS® — used by over 7,000 companies and 100,000 users!This episode is brought to you by Impact Architects. As we share the stories of entrepreneurs building incredible organizations throughout NEO, Impact Architects helps those leaders — many of whom we've heard from as guests on Lay of The Land — realize their visions and build great organizations. I believe in Impact Architects and the people behind it so much, that I have actually joined them personally in their mission to help leaders gain focus, align together, and thrive by doing what they love! As a listener, you can sit down for a free consultation with Impact Architects by visiting ia.layoftheland.fm!-----Learn more about Options Naturopathic — https://www.optionsnaturopathic.com/Connect with Erin Holston Singh on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erin-holston-singh-2535973-----For more episodes of Lay of The Land, visit https://www.layoftheland.fm/Past guests include Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Steve Potash (OverDrive), Ed Largest (Westfield), Ray Leach (JumpStart), Lila Mills (Signal Cleveland), Pat Conway (Great Lakes Brewing), Lindsay Watson (Augment Therapy), and many more.Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here.Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Jeffrey Stern on Twitter @sternJefe — https://twitter.com/sternjefeFollow Lay of The Land on Twitter @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

From addressing issues with chronic absenteeism and classroom behavior problems to help students achieve their full potential and plan for their futures, family engagement with educators is crucial. In this episode of Public Education Matters, the director of the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at the Ohio State University offers practical advice for building positive relationships with families and students and outlines resources available to help educators in this work. OEA UniServe Organizer Rachel Grabowski dives into OEA's Aspiring Educators division and outlines upcoming opportunities for AEs to use their united voices to strengthen their leadership skills and their future profession. CHECK OUT THE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS | The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center offers more than 500 resources to support professional learning and help educators build strong, constructive relationships with families and community partners around everything from math and literacy topics to behavioral supports and mental health. Click here to check them out. LEARN MORE ABOUT OEA'S ASPIRING EDUCATORS | Click here to learn more about joining OEA's division for undergrad and graduate students who are preparing for careers in education. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests:  Barbara Boone, Ph.D., Principal Investigator & Director, Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at the Ohio State University  Dr. Boone leads a team conducting family engagement initiatives creating professional development, tools, and processes for families, school personnel, and organizations. A sought-after trainer and speaker, Barbara's past experiences as a Director at the Ohio Department of Education, education consultant, program evaluator, college instructor, parent educator, and early childhood educator allow her to leverage skills and understanding from multiple perspectives. Her work has focused on improving partnerships between home, school and communities for children of all ages through research, developing tools and resources, facilitating professional development, and leading state and local initiatives. Barbara has enjoyed helping thousands of families and educational professionals grow, and her own family of five, and local schools too. A New Jersey native, Barbara is an avid hiker and beekeeper. Rachel Grabowski, UniServ OrganizerRachel Grabowski is an Organizer with the Ohio Education Association in the Organizing and Member Engagement Department. Her background in organizing comes from her leadership roles in her local association while employed as an intervention specialist and family and consumer sciences teacher in Northeast Ohio for 8 years. She earned a B.S in Education with an Intervention Specialist concentration and worked towards a minor in American Sign Language from Kent State University. Rachel has been a tireless advocate for special needs students, serving as an at large member of the Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals. She has also served as a ONE (Ohio's New Educators) member ambassador for 4 years where she began her journey supporting Aspiring Educators. Over the last year she has served as the AE State Organizer supporting the vision and work of Aspiring Educators and advisors throughout the state.  Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on November 28 and 30, 2023.

Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with Ohio Trial Lawyer, Allen Tittle who recently obtained a $6.19 million verdict in a difficult medical malpractice case in rural Ohio.  This was a case that Allen round tabled with Ben's breakout medical malpractice group at the PSBR trial college in California last year.  We discuss how Allen successfully used the hospital policies to establish the standard of care and system failures that resulted in the harm to his client.  We also talk about how Allen's unusual and challenging childhood created the foundation for his future success as a trial lawyer and informed his abilities to connect with clients and juries.  About Allen TittleAllen is a born and raised Ohioan. He grew up here, went to undergrad and law school in Ohio, and now serves this community with his law firm. Hardworking blue-collar people are his roots, who he relates with best, and is the reason he couldn't see himself living anywhere else. Allen was dropped on his great-great-aunt and uncle's doorstep when he was two weeks old. They took him in when they didn't have to and raised him as their own. While growing up, the phrase “it takes a village” couldn't be more true for him. He loves being able to help the people he grew up around and give back to the village that helped raise him. Both as a business and personally, Allen strongly believes in giving back to the community. He has a scholarship for students and is involved with many community initiatives.  Allen is best known as a family man, Cleveland sports fan, and supportive member of his community. Experience & ExpertiseAllen is the founder and co-owner of Tittle & Perlmuter. He started the firm in 2015 at his kitchen table with six figures of student loan debt, his first baby on the way, and a brand new mortgage because he wanted a law firm where clients actually came first. Allen practices exclusively in the area of personal injury, with an emphasis on medical malpractice and nursing home neglect state-wide. Medical malpractice cases are some of the most difficult cases to take on, but he is always up for a challenge and relishes the role of the underdog. Being a lawyer gives him the power to fight the Goliaths of the world, whether it be a billion-dollar insurance company or a multi-million-dollar medical company. He has the honor and privilege of representing people and families who have had their lives turned upside down by catastrophic injuries with life-altering effects. Recovering money, getting justice and answers, and helping families move on is the biggest responsibility that he does not take lightly. Allen has committed his life's work and legacy to serving his clients and community as one of Ohio's leading personal injury lawyers. Background & EducationAllen was born and raised in Huron, Ohio. After graduating from Huron High School, he attended Bowling Green State University where he graduated Magna cum laude. He then went to law school at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law where he graduated magna cum laude. Because of his education, experience, and expertise, Allen is asked to speak by multiple bars and legal associations like the Ohio Association for Justice, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Lorain County Bar Association, and the Westshore Bar Association. Bar & Court AdmissionsOhioUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Community InvolvementHanson House Traumatic Brain Injury Clubhouse, Member of the Board of DirectorsBay Wrestling Club, Assistant CoachYouth Flag Football, Head CoachCleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni Association's Board of Directors Honors & AwardsAV Preeminent, Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional ExcellenceOhio Association for Justice, Medical Malpractice Chair 2018-2020National Trial Lawyers Top 100Rising Stars List 2015-2020Super Lawyers List 2022National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40Avvo Top Attorney, 10.0 RatingMillion Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate's ForumNation's Top Attorneys, Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished CounselGlobal Directory of Who's WhoCALI Award for Excellence in Constitutional LawAlumni Association ScholarshipLead Counsel VerifiedBest Lawyers 2023 AssociationsKeenan Trial Institute, Master's Graduate 2021Ohio Association for Justice, SecretaryAmerican Association for Justice, State DelegateCleveland Academy of Trial AttorneysOhio State Bar AssociationCleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationLorain County Bar AssociationWestshore Bar Association

We've heard many times before that you can't care for others if you're not caring for yourself, but it's easy to overlook your needs and feel guilty for prioritizing yourself. We are facing a burnout epidemic and caregivers are being hit the hardest, but the good news is you're not alone. People around the country are dealing with these same issues and have found solutions to help them balance themselves and their passion. Hear the stories of three different caretakers, the struggles they face, and what they do to give back to themselves on this episode of Well-Being. Join Jess Waizmann, Community ABA Administrator at Boundless, Lisa Comes, Service and Support Advisor at Ohio Association of County Boards and mother of a son with disabilities, and Julie Callahan, mother of an adult son who Boundless serves, to hear real life examples of self-care.

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews President Michael Baston from Cuyahoga Community College. President Baston discusses the essential role of community colleges in transforming lives and preparing essential workers. They delve into the flexibility and purpose-driven education offered by community colleges, emphasizing that community colleges provide an intentional supportive community for every student. President Baston also highlights the advocacy, policy, and professional development initiatives of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges. Tune in to discover the power and value of community colleges in higher education.KEY TAKEAWAYSCommunity colleges provide purpose-driven education and flexibility.They offer an intentional and supportive community for all students.Community colleges prepare essential workers and offer affordable education.The Ohio Association of Community Colleges advocates for resources and policies.Post-pandemic, the value of education and career choices has evolved.Every student has a program that suits their goals at a community college.Education is a pathway to professional development and economic opportunity.Community colleges offer various modalities, including online and hybrid classes.Purpose-first thinking is encouraged for students to clarify their goals.Community colleges play a crucial role in the changing landscape of education.QUOTES"Community colleges offer you the opportunity to engage in purpose-first thinking.""We provide an intentional supportive community for every student, through every program, in every zip code.""We take the top 100%. Everyone's a winner that comes to a community college.""The power of community college is flexibility. You have your education your way at a community college.""We are preparing the essential workers of our country."You can learn more about Michael in the links below.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a-baston-j-d-ed-d-15213053/If you're listening to the Dr. B Show Podcast, please subscribe, share, and we're listening for your feedback. You can also learn more about Dr. Jairo Borja at http://borjaconsultinggroup.com/.

On the first episode of the Fall 2023 season, things get wonky with the good people at Yuvo Health and My Community Health Center about how creative approaches to value-based care can improve care delivery at Ohio's community health centers. Specifically, Yuvo is doing some really exciting work with My Community Health Center in Canton. Dan talks with Dr. Lora Council, Chief Medical Officer at Yuvo Health; Dr. Sarah Hoehnen, Chief Medical Officer at My Community Health Center; and Loren Anthes, who is Head of External Affairs at Yuvo Health. For more on Yuvo Health see their website. Connect with Yuvo on LinkedIn.  For those new to value-based health care, the role of risk in health care, and other topics discussed on the show, the Commonwealth Fund also has a nice overview of value-based health care. Check it out here. Some shoutouts on the show: -      Congrats to Julie DiRossi-King on becoming president and CEO of the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers.  -      Learn more about the Health Policy Institute of Ohio's Health Value Dashboard. Hosted and produced by Dan Skinner. Prognosis Ohio is a member of the WCBE Podcast Experience and the Health Podcast Network. Prognosis Ohio is a production of Prognosis Ohio, LLC.

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we visit the Ohio Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Annual meeting in Columbus Ohio, interview some of the speakers and exhibitors and speak with the association leadership about the conference and the value of the state association.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Join the Ohio Association of of Ambulatory Surgery Centers: http://www.oaasc.net/aws/OAASC/pt/sp/join Contacts for Speakers: Heidi Moss (Executive Director of OAASC) - sam@oaasc.net Daren Smith (SIS) - DSmith@sisfirst.com Eric Plinke (Dinsmore & Shohl LLP) - eric.plinke@dinsmore.com Kara Newbury (ASCA) - knewbury@ascassociation.org Lasuri Boisclair (Transworld Systems) - laurie.boisclair@transworldsystems.com Sarah Paul (Board Chair for OAASC) Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program: Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som Policy & Memos to States and RegionsCMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John's most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers   

Ohio election officials face increasing challenges in balancing integrity and access, made even harder by technology developments, shifts in legal dynamics and strong skepticism — all resulting in a staff turnover of 10% to 15% per year. Aaron Ockerman, president of Ockerman Consulting and executive director of the Ohio Association of Election Officials, however, calls the job a noble calling that contributes to the country's democracy. He explains how election leaders address recruitment and retention by providing resources and opportunities for professional development, certification and skill development; mentorship; and a pipeline for new employees to work their way up the ladder.

The number of Ohio residents living in poverty increased for the first time in a decade, according to a new report from the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies.

00:00 Show Open / Joree Novotny, Chief of Staff for the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, discusses the change in monthly SNAP benefits that is happening. 20:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend has lots of information about the situation in East Palestine and efforts to improve train safety; the effort to put an amendment on the statewide ballot in November to ensure access to abortions in Ohio; and a new bill at the Statehouse that would ban gender-affirming care for minors in Ohio, including surgery, hormone medication and puberty blockers. 44:30 Dom Tiberi, 10-TV sports anchor, discusses the changes that have occurred in college football and his personal mission to end distracted driving.

Dan talks with genetic counselor Paul Hudson, current President of the Ohio Association of Genetic Counselors, about a range of issues in the field. Among other things, they dive into the effects of the Dobbs decision, diversity efforts in the genetic counseling, and preventing discrimination from the use of genetic information. Interview starts at 2:20. Show notes, links, and streams at prognosisohio.com.

Bringing Special Needs Professionals Together - Season 3, Episode 18The Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals (OASNP) has been a department in the Ohio Education Association since the early 1980's. The group has grown over the years to include those who serve people with disabilities both through county boards of developmental disabilities and in traditional public school settings. But, as OASNP prepares to host its annual conference in February, leaders say OASNP and the event are valuable for all OEA members. REGISTER | For full details and to sign up to attend OASNP's annual conference February 24-25, 2023, click here.MORE | To learn more about the Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals and how to join, click here.SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Education Matters guest:  Chrissy West, OASNP ChairpersonChristina West is the current chairperson of the Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals and has worked for the Portage County Board of DD for 17 years. Her current role is working with students and school districts to transition students out of school services into adulthood. She is an active member of OEA and holds a seat on her local city council.  Jené Wilson, OASNP Immediate Past Chair Jené has been an active member of the unified Association since 1973, when she started teaching. She held all offices except Treasurer in her local as well as served on several committees, including as chief negotiator several times. She continues to be active within NEOEA and OEA, serving on several committees. She is a founding member of The Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals (OASNP,) which was formerly Ohio Association of Professionals for the MR/DD (OAPMRDD) and then Ohio Association for DD Professionals (OADDP.) She has served as Secretary, Vice-Chair and Chairperson of OASNP, and is currently the Immediate Past Chairperson.  Currently: OEA Organizing Strategy | NEOEA: Summer Leadership, Resolutions, Publications, Communications Committees; Public Relations Committee Chairperson |Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals (OASNP) Past President | Student Teacher Supervisor at Cleveland State University – 2 years Previously: Local President – 10 years |Contract and Grievance Chairperson – 11 years | Chairperson, OASNP - 5 years | OASNP Vice-Chairperson – 24 years |NEOEA/OEA RA delegate – 32 years | NEA RA delegate – 22 years | NEOEA Unit 10 Board of Directors Representative – 3 years | Uniserv Secretary | Local Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary | NEOEA and OEA Legislative and Resolutions Committees – 6 years each | OEA Local Development and Training – 6 years | NEOEA Elections Committee – 3 years | Teacher/Behavior Specialist at Cuyahoga County Board of DD – 36 years | Adjunct at Notre Dame College – 10 years Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on January 4, 2023.

(PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE) - Winter utility bills, ongoing inflation and easing pandemic-related supports are putting pressure on Ohioans' household budgets. Food banks report struggling to meet demand. State lawmakers recently provided $25 million in the year-end spending bill to help address ongoing food hardship. Joree Novotny, director of external affairs for the Ohio Association of Foodbanks said her staff saw a significant decline in the number of families with children needing help during the last half of 2021, when households were receiving expanded monthly child tax credit payments. How you can connect with us Subscribe to the podcast Ways you can support the show Check out our latest podcasts Connect with Chris Pugh on social media Ways you can save money Check out our latest contests --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/viewfromthepugh/message

Creating work spaces that foster resiliency and wellbeing is critical to building and retaining a strong, compassionate workforce. The fourth season of the STAR² Center Talks Workforce Success podcast focuses on the ways organizations support their employees and empower them to address and prevent the challenges of compassion fatigue and burnout. In this episode, ACU's Alex Rohlwing speaks with Brooke Sims, Director of Integrated Health, Carrie Farquhar, Director of Workforce Development, and Dr. Dana Vallangeon, Chief Medical Officer, at the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers. In this conversation, the OACHC team shares their assessment of the current state of the health center workforce and their approach to wellness as a collective, collaborative, integrated process both for Ohio's health centers and internally at the PCA.

This week Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, CEO of the Ohio Association of Food Banks joins Food First to talk about the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years. Dr. Phil Knight and Lisa Hamler-Fugitt were amongst a handful of hunger leaders from across the nation to attend this important event. Listen in to hear how the White House plan will address taking food insecurity off the table for all Americans.

Food insecurity is often a topic of discussion in agriculture, but often within the frame of how will the industry feed a growing population. But the sad reality is that food insecurity is a challenge right here at home, and a large percentage of the funding promulgated in the Farm Bill is dedicated to solving the complex challenge of helping farmers feed their fellow Americans.Lisa Hamler-Fugitt is Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, an organization representing Ohio's 12 Feeding America foodbanks and their 3,600 member hunger relief programs. Recently inducted into the Ohio Agriculture Hall of Fame, she is an advocate not only for the food insecure, but for farmers and the vital role they play in feeding all of us; she is often heard explaining, “We all have to eat.”Earlier this week her organization hosted a convening on the topic of the Farm Bill, bringing together people from farm organizations, state and federal government, food and hunger organizations, and industry and academia.The broad topic was how the next Farm Bill – the legislation that funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its many and diverse programs from commodities and conservation to nutrition and rural development – will shape the scope and nature of food insecurity in this country over the next 5 to 10 years. Feedstuffs broadcast editor Andy Vance moderated a panel at the event on tackling food insecurity in uncertain times, and spoke with Hamler-Fugitt about her unique perspective on the Farm Bill, and her concerns for the often tenuous coalition it takes to pass such a massive piece of legislation in a hyper-partisan environment.This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting their website UnitedANH.com.

At the start of August, the Ohio Association of Foodbanks appealed to Governor Dewine for aide with shortages in their supplies. With demand for the banks' services increasing, but supplies dwindling, a solution is needed and soon.

At the start of August, the Ohio Association of Foodbanks appealed to Governor Dewine for aide with shortages in their supplies. With demand for the banks' services increasing, but supplies dwindling, a solution is needed and soon.

(OHIO NEWS CONNECTION) - New work is underway in Ohio to help reduce the barriers that prevent Ohio kids from getting health insurance through the Medicaid Program. The Ohio Association of Foodbanks is conducting outreach with funding from the federal Connecting Kids to Coverage project. Comments from Zach Reat, director of health initiatives, Ohio Association of Foodbanks. You can get $5 for free if you sign up for Cash App. How you can connect with us Subscribe to the podcast Ways you can support the show Check out our latest podcasts Connect with Chris Pugh on social media Ways you can save money Check out our latest contests --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theohioan/message

Erik J. Olson talks to Robert E. DeRose, II, the Managing Partner at Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP in Ohio. Bob has dedicated his time and practice to pursuing the rights of workers, as displayed by serving on the executive committee of the Columbus Jobs with Justice and was formerly the President of the Greater Columbus Workers Rights Board. He has also served on the National Board of Directors for Interfaith Worker Justice, based in Chicago. He is also the former president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG), which is a national organization of lawyers based in Washington, D.C. committed to representing workers and their families. Further, he was formerly the president of the Ohio Association for Justice and a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and participates in the AAJ Leaders Forum. He is a co-author of 2005-2006 Ohio Workers Compensation Law, a Practice Guide, which is used by many of his colleagues in their Ohio Workers Compensation practices. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

00:00 Show Open / Susan Choe, Executive Director of Ohio Legal Help (ohiolegalhelp.org). 17:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend and Kevin Landers look at what the Chips Act means for Central Ohio; Bennett Haeberle talks with a man who, as a student 14 years ago, fired shots inside his high school in Northeast Ohio; and Tracy examines the ongoing adjustments being made in Ohio since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. 43:30 Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks.

As a partner at DiCello Levitt, Robert “Bobby” DiCello holds decades of experience litigating cases of personal injury, product injury and civil rights abuses. DiCello received national fame for serving as an expert source for ABC News' coverage of the death of George Floyd, the trial of Derek Chauvin, and the subsequent documentary on both. DiCello has received numerous litigious honors, including annual recognition on the Ohio Super Lawyers list for five years running. Public Justice honored Bobby with the title of Trial Lawyer of the Year for his work in Black v. Hicks in 2021. The National Law Journal has also recognized Bobby as an “agent of change” twice (2017 and 2020), a feat few lawyers achieve once. DiCello currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Cleveland State Law Review and has recently begun defending the publicized Jayland Walker, a Akron man killed by police. He holds memberships in National Police Accountability Project, Ohio Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. https://dicellolevitt.com/attorney/bobby-dicello/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08Vj0zlnBPw Robert “Bobby” J. DiCello social media Linkedin twitter DiCello Levitt Gutzler social media LinkedIn Facebook Twitter   Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media…   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org

According to Hannah Halbert, "Public policy put me here." She grew up in rural Kentucky, raised by her mother who held several jobs and wrote obituaries for the local paper. Social Security dependent benefits gave her mom security after losing her dad in a workplace shooting. Later on, her stepdad worked as a coa--l miner in a region where the United Mine Workers ensured good wages and safe workplaces. Hannah would go on to receive a bachelor's degree from Transylvania University, a master's in nonprofit management, and a law degree from Hamline University.rnrnJust over two decades ago, Amy Hanauer started Policy Matters Ohio with a vision to build a more vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and inclusive Ohio. In 2020, just before the pandemic hit Ohio, Hannah Halbert took over the reins as the next Executive Director. Hannah first joined Policy Matters in 2010 as a policy liaison in the organization's Columbus office. She led successful efforts to protect unemployment compensation benefits and advocate for workers against wage theft. Today, her life experiences shape her dedication to Policy Matters' mission of building an Ohio where everyone thrives. Hannah also serves on the board of the Central Ohio Worker Center and the Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations.rnrnJoin us in Public Square as we learn more about Hannah's journey to Executive Director, what lies ahead for state policy, and how the organization's work has changed (or not) as the statehouse grows more divided.

00:00 Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Director of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. 18:30 Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, discusses COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5. 24:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend covers topics that include gun safety legislation; a controversial measure at the Ohio Statehouse dealing with transgender athletes; and efforts to implement sports gambling in Ohio. 50:00 Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association, discusses school safety.

Matt, Dusty, and Kolt talk with Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Executive Director of Ohio Association of Foodbanks, about all things food security and how agriculture can play a role in solving hunger in Ohio. Dusty catches up with Kyle Bailey of Bane Welker Equipment to discuss the importance of proper equipment calibration and maintenance. Attorney Laura Curliss talks with Matt about her role in the Bailey Case in Union county. All this and more thanks to AgriGold!

In 1965 the Older Americans Act was passed in Congress to create and strengthen services to older citizens. Amended in 1973, the legislation created the Area Agencies on Aging – a national network of state-based regions to plan and implement needed critical services. Cindy Farson has led the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging – or as we all like acronyms – COAAA – for 28 years and is turning the page on her career. Guiding this 8 county agency, Cindy has brought vision and growth to our communities. Today we are going to both look back and look forward, tapping into her incredible insight and wisdom on the next steps to “aging gracefully”. What was happening to seniors in the 1960s and '70s that moved the Older Americans Act to the forefront? Now, forty years later, the number of seniors significantly rose, and their needs increased. COAAA serves approximately 30,000 clients with a $10 million budget to cover 8 Ohio counties. We are coming out of a pandemic that dramatically changed the needs of seniors, their safety, and health. Where are we now? What are the top concerns on your list? What is happening to our seniors, their housing, transportation, and health? And how is COAAA addressing those needs? COAAA has an enormous job in reaching seniors or their family members/caregivers. Without clear communication streams, many seniors would not be able to benefit from all of your programs and services. COAAA has an incredible network to share information. However, what is your greatest fear/frustration with finding those who need you? And how is technology helping/hurting your efforts? Money is always an issue. Services to seniors can be costly, particularly for personal/health care. Where are we on funding? Do federal and local legislators understand the issues? Do we need to re-think funding models and look for dollars elsewhere (e.g. greater local tax levies)? If so, where? Housing in Central Ohio continues to create untenable situations for families, and for seniors - rent increases, lack of housing, aging of the housing stock are all situations we face in Central Ohio. Yet, we have a proliferation of new building developments for senior housing. Do you have advice for our listeners on housing trends – what happens if a senior needs housing now and what about 5 years from now? There are so many other “hot button” issues for seniors – such as transportation. Our community is very lucky to also have some newer services available for seniors to meet those demands, including the “Villages” concept and “Age Friendly” communities which are dependent upon volunteers. Will programs utilizing volunteer teams be the answer to senior needs? Cindy has been a mentor and role model for so many individuals who have moved into careers serving seniors. It is difficult to convince younger individuals – students and young adults – that a career in senior services can be a fulfilling opportunity. She shares her thoughts on the value and advantages to pursue work in senior services – the types of opportunities (e.g. from administrators to caregivers), industries (e.g. for-profit, nonprofit, governmental), and future needs? https://apps.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm (U. S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved senior housing consultants (Ohio)) https://www.n4a.org/ (National Association of Agencies on Aging) http://www.ohioaging.org/ (Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging) - o4a is a nonprofit, statewide network of agencies that provide services for older Ohioans, people with disabilities and their families. http://coaaa.org/cms/resources/aging-in-place/villages (Central Ohio Network of Villages) https://agefriendlycolumbus.org/ (Age-Friendly Columbus | We are Columbus, happy, healthy and strong) https://www.facebook.com/SeniorRTColumbus (Senior Services Roundtable) - The Senior Services Roundtable is a clearinghouse of information and ideas to assist seniors in central Ohio,...

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Barbara Pasalis, one of a small percentage of counselors across the nation to earn a Certificate in College Counseling from U.C.L.A. Ext. In addition, she completed the Summer Training Institute of the Independent Educational Consultants Association.  In 2003, Barbara launched Northcoast Educational Consulting. In 2010, Barbara became one of fewer than 150 counselors nationwide to earn the designation Certified Educational Planner (CEP). In Spring 2011, Barbara was elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the premier professional organization in the field of educational consulting. She served as Vice President for Ethics in 2012-2013 and Vice President for Committees in 2013-2014. After rotating off the Board, she now serves on the Education & Training Committee. Barbara is a student of colleges and college trends, studying the latest developments in college admission.  She has visited over 250 colleges and universities across the United States, meeting with admissions officials to obtain the latest information on academic programs and admission trends, as well as scholarship opportunities.  Barbara annually attends professional conferences and workshops and subscribes to college counseling e-lists in order to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field. Her professional associations include the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA, Professional Member), the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Ohio Association of College Admission Counseling (OACAC) and The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC).  As a former middle and high school English teacher and an advisor to youth groups, Barbara brings to the profession over 20 years of experience working with adolescents. Find Barbara at http://nceduconsulting.com. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

In this 221st episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Bryon Carpenter, an amazing educator, podcaster and thinker. I love Bryon's positivity and intentional reflection on what he is learning. His ability to reflect, apply and share fascinates me. I am enchanted by his ability to wake early, get walking, learn from podcasts, reflect and share with the world. You will love Bryon too. He is a wonderful, authentic educator and human.  We talk about: Creativity and how students can express themselves through Media Design Why he started the Fresh Air At Five podcast.  How sharing reflections affect his PLN. and more! Bryon currently serves as a secondary math, science, and technology teacher at the Abbotsford Virtual School since 2010, in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. He took a leave from AVS in 2015-16 to serve the Abbotsford School District as a Helping Teacher for Technology.   During that time he became a Google Certified Educator and met EdTech Team which inspired him want to bring their Google Summit to Abbotsford.  Before this he did not consider himself “a creative” but his mind has changed as he has grown in his utility of EdTech tools, namely Adobe Spark and Google tools.  Bryon is also an Adobe Creative Educator. Bryon says, "Technology is merely a tool, which when wielded appropriately can enhance this human endeavor we call education." Mentioned in this episode: Bryon's Website: http://bryoncarpenter.com Twitter: @bryoncar, @freshairatfive Podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshairatfive5 Kelly will be keynoting the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators Conference on June 17 In Columbus, Ohio. Apple Learning Coach The Wired Educator #WiredWednesday 30-Minute Twitter Chat for everyone in education. Wednesday's at 9PM Eastern. ------------------------------------------------------------------- If you liked what you heard or read, please share-out with our friends on social media!   Do you like what you heard? Invite Kelly to speak at your school. Interested in booking Kelly for your Next Event? Yes! Let's Make it happen right HERE! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Sign-up for Kelly's newsletter here. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email.  Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcast with 221 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly's books, Along Came a Leaderand Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram     

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Frustrated? Is your district enduring initiative fatigue? My two guests today are from Hawaii and the Netherlands, and they co-authored a book titled The Minimalist Teacher which can help all of us create a better work environment no matter what our role is an education may be. You are going to love We talk about: Why minimalism is needed in our educational lives and school culture. The benefits of minimalism, and why it's necessary, and how to employ these techniques. How to advocate for this minimalist approach? I hosted the podcast in Ohio and Tami joined us from Hawaii and Christine from the Netherlands so in this recording we literally span across the planet. Pretty cool. We had a lot of fun.  I can't wait for you to hear how this episode is going to change your life. Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman is the founder of and professional learning facilitator at Plan Z Professional Learning Services, an elementary teacher, and ASCD author. She has experience teaching and leading in Hawai'i, Singapore, New York City, and Edmonton, Canada. She is an active member of ASCD and is an ASCD Emerging Leader Alumni. Tammy and co-author, C.Y. Arnold wrote the recently published ASCD book, The Minimalist Teacher, as well as other digital publications for ASCD. Tammy has written several guest blogs for ASCD Inservice, Express, EdWeek Teacher blog, and Achieve the Core. She writes on topics such as creating cultures of learning, student engagement, inclusivity, and student agency. C. Y. Arnold is an Australian educator with experience at home and abroad. She has worked in Australia, Japan, Singapore, Belgium, and The Netherlands as a teacher, coach, mentor, co-teacher, coordinator, tutor, and supervisor from early childhood education to adult education. Her dedication to teaching has led her to serve on the board of the Singapore chapter of SENIA, publish educational articles, and present at various international and Australian conferences. Her interests in education include exploring research-based pedagogy and practice, inclusive education, quality early childhood education, inquiry, and promoting well-being for students and colleagues. Mentioned in the episode:  Tammy and Christine's book The Minimalist Teacher. Rich Czyz's book Rogue Leader: Make the Rule, Inspire Others and Take Control of Your Own Professional Development Destiny Kelly will be keynoting the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators Conference on June 17 In Columbus, Ohio.  Apple Learning Coach The Wired Educator #WiredWednesday 30-Minute Twitter Chat for everyone in education. Wednesday's at 9PM Eastern. ------------------------------------------------------------------- If you liked what you heard or read, please share-out with our friends on social media!   Do you like what you heard? Invite Kelly to speak at your school.  Interested in booking Kelly for your Next Event?  Yes! Let's Make it happen right HERE! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Sign-up for Kelly's newsletter here. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email.  Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcast with 220 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly's books, Along Came a Leaderand Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram   

Anti-poverty organizations are calling for a fully funded, one-year appropriations bill from Congress in order to ensure federal programs that serve people with low-incomes are not further eroded. Comments from Joree Novotny, director of External Affairs, Ohio Association of Foodbanks. — Ways you can help support the show Chase Bank – where you can get a $200 bonus by opening an account and doing a direct deposit. Open an account today at https://accounts.chase.com/consumer/raf/online/rafoffers?key=1934238931&src=N. Ashley Furniture – Save money on your furniture with this coupon. https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/?extole_share_channel=SHARE_LINK&extole_shareable_code=viewfromthepugh5&extole_zone_name=friend_landing_experience Donate to the show – Through CashApp at $ChrisPugh3. Enter our featured contests – $1,000 Target giveaway (through Feb. 27), Win a $500 WalMart gift card (through Feb. 28), Win a $1,000 Best Buy gift card (through March 4) and Win a $1,000 Amazon gift card (through May 22) Sign up for CashApp – Using the code ZFZWZGF. We will both get $5. https://cash.app/app/ZFZWZGF Get your next project done for $5 through Fiverr – https://fiverraffiliates.com/affiliatev2/#:~:text=https%3A//fvrr.co/3K9Ugiq Follow our podcast hosts on Twitter – Chris Pugh, Craig Shoup, Paul Yanchek, Joe Frost and also follow co-hosts George Thomas and Bob Garver. Read Chris and Craig's professional work – Read Chris Pugh's work for the Columbus Dispatch and Cincinnati Enquirer and Craig's work at Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle Share us with your friends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theohioan/message

Literacy instruction does not end in the elementary grades! It is still very much a need for our adolescent learners - but it can be hard to figure out how best to integrate that with all of the other content area instruction that secondary education demands. Well, if you are looking for ways to break down the barriers of Adolescent Literacy, you are in the right place. Today, we are joined by Roger Howard, one of Ohio's Adolescent Literacy leads and also a consultant at the ESC of NE Ohio. He has a rich history of high school and curriculum leadership, and was named 2011 Met Life Ohio Principal of the Year. In his conversation with SST8 literacy team members, Kim Nagy and Sarah Egan-Reeves, Roger will discuss 8 common barriers to adolescent literacy, along with the research that supports how districts and teachers can make meaningful shifts that will yield noticeable results. Co-hosts: Kim Nagy, SST8 Urban Literacy Specialist, and Sarah Egan-Reeves, SST8 Educational Consultant About Our Guest: Roger Howard is an Adolescent Specialist–ODE Literacy Network for State Support Team - Region 3 at the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Northeast Ohio. Roger began his career as a residential treatment counselor at Parmadale/St. Anthony before serving 10 years as a teacher and coach at Tallmadge High School. He then dedicated the majority of his career to serving as a building administrator in multiple secondary schools: Tallmadge Middle School, Solon High School, Chagrin Falls High School, Hudson High School, Stow-Munroe Falls High School, and Independence High School. Roger was selected as the 2011 Met Life Ohio High School Principal of the Year and served two terms on the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators Board of Directors. Roger also performed multiple central office responsibilities for six years as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Independence Local Schools. Additional Resources Literacy Lessons Learned (article) - Mel Riddile LIteracy Lessons Learned (webinar, 1 hour) - Mel Riddile IES Practice Guide: Adolescent Literacy

Erin Holston Singh, N.D. is the founder of the Ohio Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OHNDA) and has been in private practice since 1999. She had her first brush with natural medicine at 15 years old when her mother developed a perplexing and seemingly incurable health condition. This opened up a fascinating new world full of possibilities and ignited her passion for true healing. In this episode, she's sharing her journey to establishing her own practice, and giving us an inside look at the money mindset shifts that allowed her to go from zero business experience to growing a million-dollar natural medicine business!   Connect with Erin: Website |  https://www.optionsnaturopathic.com/dr-erin/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/optionsnaturopathic   Connect with Danielle: Website | https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct   Things Mentioned in Today's Episode: Schedule a FREE strategy call -https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/book-a-call/ What is your financial health? Take the FREE Quiz Here - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6192948f1ab9670018ebce02

ACTION ALERT: Urge your state Senator to support the Fair School Funding Plan now!Featured Education Matters guest: Stephen Dyer, Director of Government Relations, Communications & Marketing, Ohio Education Association Prior to joining OEA, Stephen Dyer was the Education Policy Fellow at Innovation Ohio, a Columbus-based Progressive think tank, where he fights for the right of all Ohio's children to receive a world-class education, regardless of where they live. He has authored several reports for IO that have sought to ensure the fundamental right of every Ohio child to a world-class education. He is widely considered one of the state's top education policy experts, and one of the few people in the country with the experience of actually implementing and leading the debate on every major aspect of education reform from teacher quality to student achievement to school choice to equitable financing. He has been published in Education Week – the nation's education policy newspaper of record, as well as The 74 and Real Clear Education. He has been quoted extensively in the New York Times, Washington Post and Rolling Stone, among other publications. Dyer has headlined conferences and town halls throughout the state, and is one of the state's most sought-after education policy panelists. He was the keynote speaker on Ohio's charter school experience at the Cleveland Press Club. His 2011 report for Innovation Ohio, which called into question ECOT's money-making practices, many have seen as the impetus for the eventual implosion of the school that has been revealed to be the state's all-time, largest taxpayer ripoff and scandal. He has written extensive, groundbreaking reports for Innovation Ohio on school funding, charter schools, teacher evaluation, accountability and the Cleveland Transformation Plan. He spent a year as a fellow with the Education Policy Fellowship Program through the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, D.C. and served as part of an American delegation to observe the Chinese education system in Shanghai and Beijing. He recently served on a panel before the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, informing the commission about how school funding systems can affect academics. Dyer also is a Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Akron, where he has received accolades for his classroom teaching. Dyer has spent his career serving his community, first as an award-winning journalist with the Akron Beacon Journal, then as an award-winning State Representative representing Ohio's Summit and Portage counties.  As a reporter for the Akron Beacon Journal for about a decade, Dyer won awards and recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Associated Press and the Cleveland Press Club. He collaborated on an innovative project called “Ohio: Look at the State We're In” that analyzed where Ohio ranked on various quality of life issues. That collaboration earned Dyer and two other reporters nominations for the 2003 Pulitzer Prize. After winning his seat in 2006 to represent the 43rd House District, Dyer fought tirelessly to once and for all fix our state's school funding system. He spent two years developing his own system, then when Gov. Ted Strickland introduced the Ohio Evidence Based Model in 2009, Dyer was the chairman of the subcommittee that transformed the new system into one that earned the Frank Newman Award from the Education Commission of the States – recognizing the country's most “bold, innovative, non-partisan” education reform of 2009. It remains the only school funding plan produced since the 1930s that promised to lower Ohio's property taxes to pay for schools. Dyer received the Leadership in Education Policy Award from the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding, which was the group that sued the state over its old, unconstitutionally funded system. He is the only Ohio legislator ever given an award from the group. He received the 2010 Friend of Public Education Award from the Ohio Federation of Teachers, the 2010 Public Service Award from the Ohio Association of Career and Technical Education, the 2009 Homer F. Mincy Award from the Alliance for Adequate School Funding (a group representing the state's suburban districts), and the 2009 Civic Leadership Award from the Ohio Association for Gifted Children. Dyer grew up in Hudson, Ohio, and attended Western Reserve Academy, where his parents taught. He graduated from Tufts University in Massachusetts with a Bachelor's Degree in English, earned a Master's Degree in journalism from Kent State University and a law degree from the University of Akron. He lives in Green with his wife of 19 years, Melissa, and his two sons, Logan, 13, and Carson, 9, both of whom attend Green Local Schools.  In this episode:"It's a really exciting time, and it's essential that our educators exercise their voices at the state and local levels to make sure that this money gets spent in the best way possible to ensure the ultimate success for our students." 1:35 - $4.5 billion in ARP money for Ohio's schools: A lot of money and a lot of opportunity for our kids 2:30 - The ARP regulations require that educators and their unions be given the opportunity to provide input on how the money is spent. Read the full language here.  3:50 - The 16 ways the ARP money can be used, including investing in personnel, communities, buildings, and technology 5:00 - Different needs in different districts 5:30 - Maintaining and growing the ARP investments through the Fair School Funding Plan 8:45 - The Fair School Funding Plan in the hands of the state Senate and the fate of the last one-time federal education funding package in Ohio 11:40 - Call to action for Ohio's educators and community members to contact their state Senator to support the Fair School Funding Plan 12:45 - Advice for how to advocate for students' needs in local decisions about how ARP and FSFP money is spent 13:45 - "If they're getting away with it, it's your fault." 15:00 - The opportunity to use ARP money to implement the FSFP faster 16:46 - A former state legislator's perspective on whether the state would ever be at this point: "If you had told me ten years ago that we'd go from the state defunding education by 1.8 billion to the state investing in education by 1.8 billion, and the state going from no school funding formula to a rational one that actually calculates costs and needs of students, I would have told you we must have legalized pot because you're high" 17:55 - "We are on the precipice of doing something great for our kids, and not just now but into the future." "What we want to make sure happens is that every kid in every community, regardless of zip code, regardless of background, is able to achieve their dreams. And right now, we have the opportunities lying right in front of us to deliver this to every student in the state, and it's up to us to make sure that it happens." Connect with us: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students.  This episode was recorded in May, 2021.

Sue Filipovich is our special guest from Burgan Real Estate.-President Sales Club Award (Million Dollar Club)-Distinguished Agent Award-Member of National Association of Realtors-Member of Ohio Association of Realtors-Member of Youngstown Columbiana Board of Realtors-Member of Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce Sue received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Youngstown State University and has been a lifelong resident of Mahoning County. With over 20 years of sales and marketing experience and her promise of integrity and honesty she aggressively works for her clients in the home buying or selling process.https://www.burganrealestate.com

Today I sit down with Dave Montgomery who is the 5th District Vice President with the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters. We discuss important topics that affect our benefits at the local level but also at the state level. Dave is our Former Local 67 president and is a 28 year veteran at CFD. He is extremely well versed and experienced in labor unions and understands the importance of having a strong union presence at the local and state levels. 

Karen Turano is a legal expert who focuses on representing injured workers with matters involving the Ohio Bereau of Workers' Compensation, more specifically Firefighters. She has developed intricate knowledge in regards to new legislation in Ohio for Occupationally Related Cancer Diagnoses. She assist clients with pursuing such claims before the OBWC and the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Karen also testified before the Ohio House and Senate in 2016 on behalf of the Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters and the Ohio Association of Justice in support of the cancer presumptive legislation for Firefighters.