Inspiring Educators

John H. Curry, PhD & Tabatha Butler

Paese Stati Uniti

Generi Education

Lingua EN

Episodi 20

Ultimo 29.04.2025

Inspiring Educators is a radio show from the ISU College of Education. This half-hour show features conversations with alumni, students, and supporters of the Idaho State College of Education. It is hosted by John H. Curry, PhD & Tabatha Butler. The show highlights the work of the College of Education, which prepares students for careers in K-12 schools, businesses, community organizations, and higher education.

Episodi

From GEDs to Kindergarten: Randy’s Passion for Education and Community 29.04.2025 23min

Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry , and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy and who inspired them. This month they interview Randy Jensen, Superintendent of American Falls School District.
From Principal to Superintendent: Jared’s Journey in Education 25.03.2025 23min

Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry , and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy and who inspired them. This month they interview Jared Jinks, Superintendent of Sugar Salem School District.
Leading in Education with Dr. Ron Bolinger 28.01.2025 20min

Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry , and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy and who inspired them. This month they interview Dr. Ron Bolinger, former Superintendent of American Falls School District and former professor at ISU.
Dr. Shon Hocker on Education and Leadership 27.11.2024 16min

Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry, and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy, and who inspired them. This month they interviewed Dr. Shon Hocker, Superintendent · Coeur d'Alene School District #271.
Leadership in Education with Dr. Thomas 22.10.2024 28min

Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry , and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy and who inspired them. This month they interview Dr. Geoff Thomas, former Superintendent of Madison School District and current professor at ISU.
Insights into Leadership in Education with Dr. Howell 24.09.2024 28min

Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry, and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy, and who inspired them. This month they interview Dr. Doug Howell, Superintendent of School District #25
Advocacy for all students 27.08.2024 26min

Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry, and Executive Director of Philanthropic Engagement, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy, and who inspired them. This month they interview Maren Hunter, Clinical Instructor Outdoor Education Program, and Alina Jablonski, a recent graduate of the Outdoor Education Program.
Inspiring Educators welcomes Carly Maloney, ISU Young Alumnus Impact Award winner and Utah Teacher of the Year 30.04.2024 20min

Hosts Dean, Jean McGivney-Burelle, and Executive Director of Philanthropic engagement, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy and who inspired them. This month they interview Mrs. Carly Maloney, Utah’s Teacher of the Year.
Inspiring Educators: Advocacy for all students 26.03.2024 26min

Hosts Dean, Jean McGivney-Burelle, and Executive Director of Philanthropic engagement, Tabatha Butler, interview each other on this month’s episode. They ask the same questions posed to our College of Education supporters in other episodes.
Legacy of Education: Ron and Patty's Journey at ISU and Beyond 26.02.2024 25min

Hosts Dean, Jean McGivney-Burelle, and Philanthropic Advisor, Tabatha Butler, interview Ron and Patty Bolinger. Both graduated from ISU’s College of Education. They share with us their extensive educational impact in SE Idaho and their love for ISU.
Advocacy for all Students 29.01.2024 20min

Hosts Dean, Jean McGivney-Burelle, and Philanthropic Advisor, Tabatha Butler, interview Dr. Joel Bocanegra otherwise known as Dr. B, Chair and Professor for the School Psychology and Educational Leadership Department and Hunter Filer, a current student in the School Psychology program.
Stories of Transition and Purpose: From Broadcasting to Education and Choosing a Path in Sport and Exercise Science at ISU 22.12.2023 30min

Hosts Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and philanthropic advisor Tabatha Butler interview Dr. Caroline Faure otherwise known as Smitty, Chair of Human Performance and Sports Studies and Aisley Allen a sport and exercise science major who is also a student athlete for the ISU women’s soccer team.
Reflections on Paths to Education: Dr. Bennett and Makenna's Inspirational Journeys 27.10.2023 20min

Hosts Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and philanthropic advisor Tabatha Butler interview Dr. Cory Bennett Chair of Teaching and Education Studies and Makenna Kohtz, a current student in the Teaching and Education Studies program.
Part II - Elevating Education: Empowering Students and Inspiring Achievement 26.09.2023 20min

In part two of this two-part series, hosts Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and philanthropic advisor Tabatha Butler interview Dr. John Curry Chair of Organizational Learning and Performance and Professor in Instructional Design and Technology and Danni Fernandez, a current science teacher at Hawthorne Middle School and graduate student in the Instructional Design and Technology Program at the College of Education.
Part I - Elevating Education: Empowering Students and Inspiring Achievement 29.08.2023 20min

Hosts Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and philanthropic advisor Tabatha Butler interview Dr. John Curry Chair of Organizational Learning and Performance and Professor in Instructional Design and Technology and Danni Fernandez, a current science teacher at Hawthorne Middle School and graduate student in the Instructional Design and Technology Program at the College of Education.
Inspiring Educators with Dr. Martin Blair 20.04.2023 25min

Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and Tabatha Butlerinterview Dr. Martin Blair Vice President of Research and Economic Development for Idaho State University. Dr. Blair started his career as a special education teacher and he shares how his career grew from there, although he would love to someday return to the classroom.
Inspiring Educators with Mary Ann and Ron Hansen 28.03.2023 33min

Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and Tabatha Butler interview Mary Ann and Ron Hansen about their Frank. B. and Phyllis H. Wilson Memorial Scholarship to support College of Education students. In the second half of the show they interview their recent scholarship recipient Monica Olmos.
James and Wendy Ruchti and the Future Educator they are Inspiring 28.02.2023 29min

Dean Jean McGivney-Burelle and Tabatha Butler interview Idaho State Senator, James Ruchti and Dr. Wendy Ruchti about their scholarship to support College of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching students. In the second half of the show they interview James and Wendy’s first scholarship recipient Guadalupe Alvarez.
How James and Wendy Ruchti are Inspiring Educators 01.02.2023 29min

Dean Jean and Tabatha interview Idaho State Senator, James Ruchti and Dr. Wendy Ruchti about their scholarship to support College of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching students and of their support of education in the state of Idaho.
Inspiring Educators October 25.10.2022 29min

Join our hosts for this episode of Inspiring Educators, to interview Jim & Dr. Karen Johnston who were generous enough to create the James & Dr. Karen Johnston scholarship for students involved with the college of education.