Episode 3: Artificial Intelligence
E1B in the Know: The Erie 1 BOCES Podcast
Release Date: 12/02/2025
Episode 5: Instructional Services Expansion with Jim Fregelette and Christa McHale
E1B in the Know: The Erie 1 BOCES Podcast
For this episode’s interview, we’re talking about Erie 1 BOCES’ Instructional Services expansion with Jim Fregelette, Executive Director of Administrative Services and Operations for Erie 1 BOCES, and Christa McHale, Director of Educational Partnerships and Workforce Development. The 219,000 square foot space at Walden Avenue in Depew will incorporate a wide range of educational opportunities. The new center is scheduled to open in the fall of 2027. Learn more at https://www.e1b.org/programs-for-students/instructional-services-expansion In this episode’s...
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Episode 4: IDEA Committee
E1B in the Know: The Erie 1 BOCES Podcast
For this episode, we talk with Nicole Kerner and Amy Tuzzolino of Erie 1 BOCES’ Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (I.D.E.A.) Committee about how the committee works to create an environment where all can be heard and valued. The pair also spoke to how the committee identifies issues of importance to staff, creating opportunities across the staff to take part in professional development and empowering students at Erie 1 BOCES to become leaders in their buildings and their communities. In the announcements, learn about how Workforce Development...
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Episode 3: Artificial Intelligence
E1B in the Know: The Erie 1 BOCES Podcast
For this episode, we talk about artificial intelligence with Michelle Okal-Frink, Director of Business Continuity, Research and Innovation for the Western New York Regional Information Center, also known as the WNYRIC; Joe Roaldi, Supervisor for Leadership, Mentoring, & Technology Integration for the WNYRIC, and Nathan Thoma, a Technology Coordinator in Erie 1 BOCES Instructional Services. In the announcements, learn about the inaugural SMART Collaborative Youth Mental Health Summit, the induction of students into the National Technical Honor Society and the...
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Episode 2: Board of Education Service
E1B in the Know: The Erie 1 BOCES Podcast
For this episode, we had a chance to speak with Cameron Hall, a Board of Education member for Erie 1 BOCES and the Hamburg Central School District. Hall shared his experiences as a Board member, recalled his favorites parts of serving local schools and offered advice for those considering board service in their school community. Learn more about the Erie 1 BOCES Board of Education at In the announcements, learn about the declaration of Erie 1 BOCES Day, CTE educator reimbursement rate changes in New York and Erie 1 BOCES’ Sunrise Seminar. Erie 1 BOCES Day:...
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Episode 1: Educator Hour
E1B in the Know: The Erie 1 BOCES Podcast
Learn about the Educator Hour, a professional development program connecting educators with some of the most interesting sites and groups in Western New York. Dan Lynch, senior coordinator of the Arts in Education program for Erie 1 BOCES and creator of the Educator Hour program, speaks with host Gordon Block about how the program began and how it benefits participating educators. Learn more about the Educator Hour program and how to register at https://artsined.e1b.org/events/educator-hour 00:00 - Opening 01:10 - Announcements 02:00 - Interview with Dan...
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E1B in the Know Trailer
E1B in the Know: The Erie 1 BOCES Podcast
Welcome to E1B in the Know, the podcast that shares some of the great people and initiatives across Erie 1 BOCES. For those not familiar, Erie 1 BOCES supports school districts in Western New York with comprehensive services to enhance the region’s educational environment. Almost 70 years since its formation, Erie 1 BOCES plays a key role in education through its diverse instructional programming to K–12 students, career training to adult learners, and administrative and technology services to optimize school district performance. Through interviews with our...
info_outlineFor this episode, we talk about artificial intelligence with Michelle Okal-Frink, Director of Business Continuity, Research and Innovation for the Western New York Regional Information Center, also known as the WNYRIC; Joe Roaldi, Supervisor for Leadership, Mentoring, & Technology Integration for the WNYRIC, and Nathan Thoma, a Technology Coordinator in Erie 1 BOCES Instructional Services.
In the announcements, learn about the inaugural SMART Collaborative Youth Mental Health Summit, the induction of students into the National Technical Honor Society and the first-of-its-kind Theatre Jam event to support the learning of high school arts performers!
SMART Collaboraitve Youth Mental Health Summit: https://www.e1b.org/post-details-page/~board/erie-1-boces-news/post/empowering-student-wellness-smart-youth-mental-health-summit-launches
00:00 - Opening
00:58 - Announcements
02:14 - Interview with Michelle Okal-Frink, Joe Roaldi and Nathan Thoma.
13:11 - Trivia
13:43 - Closing