The Awesome IEA Podcast

Episode 27: New Educator Resources

Listen on:  iTunes | Google Play | Soundcloud In this episode we discuss new educator resources with our special guest Tom Tully, IEA Secretary-Treasurer. Helpful links: Stronger United IEA Online Learning Portal Microgrant Application Transcript Episode 27 – Transcript

Episode 25: Ed Leaders Network

 Listen on:  iTunes | Google Play | Soundcloud In this episode we discuss a new professional development collaboration that we have with the Illinois Principals Association called Ed Leaders Network. Helpful links: Selfcare for Educators workshop Jan 25 Bloomington flier Ed Leaders Network Transcript Episode 25 – Transcript

Episode 24: Meet the Newest IEA Managers

In this episode we meet our three newest IEA managers: Sean Denney, IEA Director of Government Relations, Sylvia Rios, IEA General Counsel, and Jamie Schumacher, IEA Director of Business Services.

Episode 23: IEA Retired

In this episode we discuss IEA Retired with our special guest Jim Duffy, Chair of the IEA Retired Council, and Kim Riley, IEA Retired Paraprofessional.

Episode 21: School District Finances

Listen on:  iTunes | Google Play | Soundcloud Erika Lindley, IEA Research Specialist In this episode we discuss school district finance and district financial profiles with our special guest Erika Lindley, IEA Research Specialist. Helpful Links: Contact IEA Research Transcript Episode 21 – Transcript

Episode 14: ESSA Update & IBAM Interview

In this episode we are talk about updates concerning our state education accountability system. Then, we air a special interview with Larry Frank, IEA Director of Educational Policy and Research, regarding the Illinois Balanced Accountability Committee.

Episode 9: IEA President Kathi Griffin

In this episode we speak with IEA President Kathi Griffin about the IEA Board of Directors, IEA Executive Committee, IPACE Executive Committee, Grassroots Political Activists (GPAs), and more!

Episode 8: Budget and New School Funding Law

In this episode we discuss the Budget and New School Funding Law with special guests Erika Lindley, IEA Research Specialist, and Larry Frank, IEA Director of Educational Policy and Research.