Ep. 23: Mentors and Mothers

Ep. 23: Mentors and Mothers

2025 Idaho Teacher of the Year Heidi Cornell discusses the value of mentorship for new educators, the experience of being chosen for the National Teacher of the Year program, and philosophies on how best to inspire students.

Ep. 22: Idaho Forestry (Part 3)

Dustin Miller is the Director for the Idaho Department of Lands. In this episode, he talks with Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield about public land usage, state endowments, and the effect of these lands on public schools.

Ep. 21: Idaho Forestry (Part 2)

Joshua Harvey is the Bureau Chief for the Idaho Department of Lands. In this episode, he talks with Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield about the dangers of forest fires, the need for all Idahoans to practice wildland stewardship, and ways that the Idaho Department of Education is preparing students to enter related industries.

Ep. 20: Idaho Forestry (Part 1)

Julia Lauch, State Forester and Division Administrator for the Idaho Department of Lands, sits down with Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield to discuss the responsibilities of her role, the department’s mission as a whole, and the different designations of land throughout Idaho.

Ep. 19: Charter Schools

Sherrilynn Bair works in a traditional Idaho public school and serves on the board of the Idaho Public Charter School Commission. In this episode, she clarifies misconceptions and discusses the benefits inherent to both learning environments.