Podcasting: A Platform for Empowerment, Communication and Social-Emotional Learning

Claire Handville is the Director of School Counseling at Colgan High School in Prince William County, VA. She believes in embedding social emotional learning into school curriculum and culture so that students and staff can find meaning and belonging. Only when students and staff feel valued and supported can we improve school outcomes. Claire is intentional in finding ways to integrate technology and podcasting to enhance communication and connection leading to cultivated community. She is an avid reader and a die-hard Florida Gator fan.

Daniel is in his 8th year as an instructional technology coach. Previously a math teacher and VSTE teacher of the year award winner, Daniel‘s focus now has largely been on the implementation of teacher tools in the classroom to change how students have access to and are assessed on content objectives. Finding ways for students to become content creators as a means of displaying their course knowledge has been an increased item of focus. Areas of concentration and expertise include: Khan Academy Ambassador, Common Sense Ambassador, Nearpod Certified Educator, Edpuzzle Certified Coach, Flipgrid Certified, & Google Certified Educator.

Mr. Billy is the technology coach at Colgan HS.His career began as a special education teacher at PACE West School, followed as the instructional technology coach at Ellis Elementary School, and opened Colgan High School, a school with a fine and performing arts specialty program. Mr. Watts is passionate about mentoring students to build healthy relationships, developing student voice through digital communication, and working with educators to connect the classroom to impact in the outside world. He is a giant AV nerd and does a decent Cookie Monster impression.