Investing in students is a lesson in listening and caring: Featuring Aida Wahbah
Member Voices: An NJEA Podcast
Follow our Hosts Sean M. Spiller | @SpillerForNJEA Jeff Bradbury | Subscribe to Member Voices We are proud to be listed in the . Please take a moment and subscribe to this show on your favorite podcast player today! Show Hosts Sean Spiller Sean Spiller, a high school science teacher in the Wayne public schools, is vice president of the New Jersey Education Association. Spiller was elected as NJEA vice president beginning Sept. 1, 2017. At NJEA, Spiller has served as chair of the Congressional Contact Committee, as a member of the Urban Education Committee and as an ethnic minority-at...
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Your school's librarian can help source Social Justice content. Featuring Jennifer Jamison
Member Voices: An NJEA Podcast
Jennifer Jamison is a certified school library media specialist with a Masters in Library Science from Rowan University, professional librarian and elementary education certificates that allow her to make connections while providing high quality support to her colleagues and school community. Mrs. Jamison is employed by the Atlantic City School District establishing five unique library spaces throughout her tenure. Her expertise has been recognized locally and nationally, earning the 2013 American Association of School Librarian's National School Library Program of the...
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Building equity and resiliency with ESL students and families. Featuring Joyce Farr
Member Voices: An NJEA Podcast
Joyce Farr is a fervent advocate for all educators, students and in particular, language minority students. A multilingual ESL professional, teaching middle and high school students, she has been involved in various levels of the association at the county and state level, political canvassing for pro-education candidates and social justice activism. She currently serves on the NJEA Minority and Leadership Recruitment Committee and Women in Education Committee, and served on the NEA Resolutions Committee as an Alternate and the NJTESOL/NJBE Executive Board. She is also one of NJEA’s Equity...
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NJ State Teacher of the Year Angel Santiago promotes diversity in the profession
Member Voices: An NJEA Podcast
Angel Santiago is an elementary school teacher at Loring Flemming Elementary school in Blackwood, New Jersey. Santiago is the 2020-2021 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year. His passion for education is rooted in fostering strong relationships with his students, their families, his colleagues, and the communities in which he serves. Angel believes that if a diverse workforce and engaging students engage in community service, are instrumental in closing the equity gap in many communities. Follow our Hosts Sean M. Spiller | @SpillerForNJEA Jeff Bradbury | Subscribe to Member Voices We...
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NEA and NJEA Education Support Professional Kim Scott-Hayden promotes ESP worth and professional development
Member Voices: An NJEA Podcast
Welcome to “Member Voices”, a podcast from the New Jersey Education Association. My name is Sean Spiller, and with me is my cohost Jeff Bradbury. On each episode of “Member Voices”, we sit down with amazing Educators, who have helped New Jersey’s public schools achieve the number one ranking in America.
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A reading specialist's take on success in the virtual classroom - Featuring Kara Damminger
Member Voices: An NJEA Podcast
Follow our Hosts Sean M. Spiller | @SpillerForNJEA Jeff Bradbury | Subscribe to Member Voices We are proud to be listed in the . Please take a moment and subscribe to this show on your favorite podcast player today! Show Hosts Sean Spiller Sean Spiller, a high school science teacher in the Wayne public schools, is vice president of the New Jersey Education Association. Spiller was elected as NJEA vice president beginning Sept. 1, 2017. At NJEA, Spiller has served as chair of the Congressional Contact Committee, as a member of the Urban Education Committee and as an ethnic...
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Paying it Forward: Featuring Brian Ward
Member Voices: An NJEA Podcast
Brian Ward, President of the Sussex County Vocational Technical Education Association (SCVTEA) and automotive teacher, as a high school student didn’t think he would graduate from high school but his teachers knew otherwise. Brian shares how they supported him in the beginning of his career and how he knew he wanted to repay the favor by taking on the responsibility of helping the students in his community. Hosted by NJEA Vice President Sean M. Spiller and New Jersey educator Jeffrey Bradbury. Follow our Hosts Sean M. Spiller | @SpillerForNJEA Jeff Bradbury | Subscribe to Member...
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Visual and Performing Arts in a Pandemic
Member Voices: An NJEA Podcast
New Jersey State Teacher of the Year 2016-2017, Argine Safari shares her year abroad in Finland as a Fulbright Scholar. Safari, a Music Educator from Pascack Valley High School, also shares about how educators in the Visual and Performing Arts fields are leading New Jersey schools during one of the most challenging times in education. Hosted by NJEA Vice President Sean M. Spiller and New Jersey educator Jeffrey Bradbury. Follow our Hosts Sean M. Spiller | @SpillerForNJEA Jeff Bradbury | Subscribe to Member Voices We are proud to be listed in the . Please take a moment and...
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Engaging Higher Education Members
Member Voices: An NJEA Podcast
Assistant Professor of English and President of the Faculty Assoc. Of County College of Morris, James Capozzi, share his insights on engaging members at the Higher Education level and why the importance of belonging to the union is vital in times when student enrollment is down and funding has not caught up to the current needs of New Jersey’s community college system. Hosted by NJEA Vice President Sean M. Spiller and New Jersey educator Jeffrey Bradbury. Follow our Hosts Sean M. Spiller | @SpillerForNJEA Jeff Bradbury | Subscribe to Member Voices We are proud to be listed in...
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Troops to Teachers Featuring Al Jackson and Melissa Petaccio
Member Voices: An NJEA Podcast
Al Jackson, an NJEA member in Burlington City joins Melissa Petaccio, the state contact for the national program Troops to Teachers. Jackson shares his experiences in the military and his transition to the classroom. Petaccio shares how the program works and why it’s a great career path, especially during a teacher shortage, for many military service members transitioning to careers outside of the military. Hosted by NJEA Vice President Sean M. Spiller and New Jersey educator Jeffrey Bradbury. Follow our Hosts Sean M. Spiller | @SpillerForNJEA Jeff Bradbury | Subscribe to Member Voices We...
info_outlineHigher Education member, Laura Kirkwood, an Academic Access administrator from Brookdale Community College and former president of the Brookdale Community College Professional Staff Association, shares her perspectives on current happenings in the world of community colleges in New Jersey, especially the reopening of the 2020 Fall Semester and how the value of being an NJEA member. Hosted by NJEA Vice President Sean M. Spiller and New Jersey educator Jeffrey Bradbury.
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About Our Guest: Laura Kirkwood
Laura Kirkwood is the administrator for the Academic Access Program. She previously worked as an instructional assistant in the Reading Center for 13 years.
Show Hosts
Sean Spiller
Sean Spiller, a high school science teacher in the Wayne public schools, is vice president of the New Jersey Education Association. Spiller was elected as NJEA vice president beginning Sept. 1, 2017.
At NJEA, Spiller has served as chair of the Congressional Contact Committee, as a member of the Urban Education Committee and as an ethnic minority-at large representative to the Delegate Assembly. He was also a member of the National Council of Urban Education Associations (NCUEA).
Jeffrey Bradbury
Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today, is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, speaker, writer, broadcaster, consultant and educational media specialist. He is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey.
In 2012, Jeff was recognized as one of Top 50 educators using social media at the first-ever Bammy Awards and has been nominated three times in the category of Innovator of the Year. Jeff has Keynoted for the Pearson Authentic Learning Conference, EdTechNJ and most recently at Columbia University’s Teacher College and Podcast Mid-Atlantic.