Teacher Engagement Leader Jessica Solano talks with Maude Graham, a 2rd grade teacher and 2021 Polk Teacher of the Year. They discuss Maude's journey through her teaching career and the different "hats" she would wear, and the life lessons she has learned along the way. The Ignite Project, a Polk County Public Schools Podcast, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and as a video on our YouTube channel. For more information about this podcast, and our other podcasts, visit polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts This episode was made through a generous partnership with Grand Canyon University. To learn more, contact Carolina Burdier, University Development Counselor at www.gcu.edu/udc/carolina.burdier.

Teacher Engagement Coordinator Tomeka Thompson talks with Jan Urankar, a Reading teacher from Ridge Community High. They discuss Jan's mission to help all students graduate high school and how she encourages students and staff members to further that mission. The Ignite Project, a Polk County Public Schools Podcast, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and as a video on our YouTube channel. For more information about this podcast, and our other podcasts, visit polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts This podcast episode is made thanks to the generous partnership of Suncoast Credit Union.

Teacher Engagement Coordinator Tomeka Thompson talks with Alissa Lee, a 1st grade teacher from Floral Avenue Elementary. They discuss the importance of experienced, veteran teachers mentoring the newer teachers to keep that culture of excellence in our classrooms. The Ignite Project, a Polk County Public Schools Podcast, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and as a video on our YouTube channel. For more information about this podcast, and our other podcasts, visit polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts This episode was made through a generous partnership with Grand Canyon University. To learn more, contact Carolina Burdier, University Development Counselor at www.gcu.edu/udc/carolina.burdier.

Teacher Engagement Leader Jessica Solano talks with Firdaws Ali, a 3rd grade teacher from Kathleen Elementary. They discuss inclusive design and how important it is for ALL students to feel welcome and at home in the classroom. Further reading on Inlcusive Design can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/4x43dp7w The Ignite Project, a Polk County Public Schools Podcast, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and as a video on our YouTube channel. For more information about this podcast, and our other podcasts, visit polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts This podcast episode is made thanks to the generous partnership of Suncoast Credit Union.

Teacher Engagement Analyst Mallory Williamson talks with Ashlyn Cobb, a teacher from Doris Sanders Learning Center . They discuss the importance of including students with disabilities in as many areas of general education as possible, and the many benefits of doing so. The Ignite Project, a Polk County Public Schools Podcast, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and as a video on our YouTube channel. For more information about this podcast, and our other podcasts, visit polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts This episode was made through a generous partnership with Grand Canyon University. To learn more, contact Carolina Burdier, University Development Counselor at www.gcu.edu/udc/carolina.burdier.

Teacher Engagement Leader Jessica Solano talks with Michelle Dinwiddie, an ELA teacher from Lake Gibson High. They discuss transformational teaching and how blending socio-emotional learning with intellectual learning benefits students and teachers. The Ignite Project, a Polk County Public Schools Podcast, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and as a video on our YouTube channel. For more information about this podcast, and our other podcasts, visit polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts This podcast episode is made thanks to the generous partnership of Suncoast Credit Union.

Teacher Engagement Leader Jessica Solano talks with Krista Stanley, the 2021 Florida Teacher of the Year from Okeechobee County . They discuss Krista's message of encouragement to all teachers in Florida and beyond. For more information on The Opportunity Myth, check out this link: https://opportunitymyth.tntp.org/ The Ignite Project, a Polk County Public Schools Podcast, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and as a video on our YouTube channel. For more information about this podcast, and our other podcasts, visit polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts This episode was made through a generous partnership with Grand Canyon University. To learn more, contact Carolina Burdier, University Development Counselor at www.gcu.edu/udc/carolina.burdier.

Teacher Engagement Coordinator Tomeka Thompson talks with Joanna Garcia, a Biology teacher from Bartow Senior High. They discuss the concepts of grit and growth mindset and how recognizing and utilizing these concepts helps increase student achievement. The Ignite Project, a Polk County Public Schools Podcast, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and as a video on our YouTube channel. For more information about this podcast, and our other podcasts, visit polkschoolsfl.com/podcastsThis podcast episode is made thanks to the generous partnership of Suncoast Credit Union

Teacher Engagement Analyst Mallory Williamson talks with Andrea Peters, the acting Senior Coordinator of Teacher Training in the Department of Professional Development. They discuss the TIPS program, and give a refresher on best practices for teaching for both new and veteran teachers.The Ignite Project, a Polk County Public Schools Podcast, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and as a video on our YouTube channel. For more information about this podcast, and our other podcasts, visit polkschoolsfl.com/podcastsThis episode was made through a generous partnership with Grand Canyon University. To learn more, contact Carolina Burdier, University Development Counselor at www.gcu.edu/udc/carolina.burdier.

Teacher Engagement Leader Jessica Solano talks with Niurka Zapata, a 5th grade teacher from Kathleen Elementary. They discuss creating a culture in schools that promote collaboration among staff and students to increase achievement. The Ignite Project, a Polk County Public Schools Podcast, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and as a video on our YouTube channel. For more information about this podcast, and our other podcasts, visit polkschoolsfl.com/podcasts This podcast episode is made thanks to the generous partnership of Suncoast Credit Union.