Best Idaho Technology Council Podcasts (2024)

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Steve Bowen Discusses the Future of Education and Technology 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

In this episode of Swimming Upstream, host Tom Luna welcomes Steve Bowen, Executive Director of the Hoover Education Success Initiative, to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities in education policy and reform. With a rich background as a former Maine legislator, educator, and education commissioner, Bowen brings unique insights into the…

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Education Accountability and Policy: Lizzette Reynolds' Journey in Tennessee 24:45

2M ago24:45

24:45

In this episode of Swimming Upstream, host Tom Luna speaks with Lizzette Reynolds, Commissioner of Education in Tennessee. The discussion centers around the state's efforts to retain local talent and prevent companies from needing to recruit out of state. Lizzette highlights the importance of creating strong pipelines for local employment to ensure…

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Inspiring Educational Change: Superintendent Lisa Coons' Journey and Vision for Virginia Schools 21:51

3M ago21:51

21:51

In this episode, the host Tom Luna dives into a conversation with Lisa Coons, the superintendent of public instruction for the Common Wealth of Virginia. Lisa shares her remarkable journey from a high school English teacher to key educational leadership roles across Tennessee and Virginia. We dive into her experience with modernizing the funding fo…

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South Carolina's Education Vision: Ellen Weaver Discusses Literacy and Leadership 21:27

4M ago21:27

21:27

In this episode, host Tom Luna is joined by a familiar face, Ellen Weaver, the State Superintendent of South Carolina. Ellen sits down with Tom at the Excel in Ed conference to reflect on her first year in office and the strides her state has made in education. From the sense of urgency she brought to her role to the transformative focus on literac…

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Financial Literacy and Career Readiness in Idaho's Schools with Debbie Critchfield 24:01

5M ago24:01

24:01

In this episode, I'm Tom Luna, your host, and today we have an insightful conversation lined up with the distinguished state superintendent of public instruction from Idaho, Debbie Critchfield. Debbie shares her experiences over the past year, from the whirlwind transition into office to the significant accomplishments in her first year. We'll delv…

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Conversations with Trent Van Leuven: Idaho's Teacher of the Year on Swimming Upstream 27:39

6M ago27:39

27:39

Welcome back to another episode of Swimming Upstream with your host, Tom Luna. Today, we are thrilled to have Trent Van Leuven, the Idaho Teacher of the Year, joining us. Trent's journey began on a dairy farm in Roberts, Idaho, leading him to a prestigious career in education influenced by his early involvement with the FFA and a pivotal encounter …

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The Role of Legislation in Shaping Idaho's Educational Landscape with David Lent 20:10

7M ago20:10

20:10

In this episode, we grapple with the ever-evolving landscape of schooling and discuss how to modernize the educational experience for the 21st century. Senator Lent shares his insights on key developments from around the country, from school board dynamics and professional development to legislative efforts to revolutionize education funding formul…

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Literacy to Leadership: Sydnee Dickson's Vision for Utah's Schools 1:02:35

8M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

In this episode of Swimming Upstream, host Tom Luna interviews Sydnee Dickson, the State Superintendent of Utah, a leader steering education toward a future as bright as the minds she's nurturing. From humble beginnings in a two-room schoolhouse to modern classrooms, Sydnee shares how personalization is key to educational growth. We'll navigate thr…

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Richard Woods: Advocating for Equitable Education Across Georgia 37:22

9M ago37:22

37:22

In this episode of Swimming Upstream we're diving deep with a man dedicated to educational transformation, Richard Woods, the State Superintendent from Georgia. Together, we'll explore Richard's journey from classroom teacher to the helm of Georgia's educational system, his insights into politics for the sake of progress, and the importance of a ma…

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Empowering Parents and Students: Tom Horne's Approach to School Choice in Arizona 28:25

10M ago28:25

28:25

In this episode of "Swimming Upstream," host Tom Luna interviews Arizona State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne. Tom Horne shares his unique pathway to his current role, having served as a school board member, Arizona state superintendent of schools, and Arizona attorney general. Throughout the interview, Tom Luna and Tom Horne discu…

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Overcoming School Board Challenges and Teacher Shortages in North Dakota With Kirsten Baesler 27:20

10M ago27:20

27:20

In this episode of "Swimming Upstream," host Tom Luna dives into a conversation with Kirsten Baesler, the state superintendent of North Dakota. They discuss the vital role of school boards and their challenges, drawing from Baesler's experience as a former school board member. Additionally, Baesler shares her innovative approach to addressing teach…

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Diving into Change: Katie Jenner's Quest to Revolutionize Education in Indiana 29:48

1y ago29:48

29:48

In this episode of Swimming Upstream, Tom Luna interviews Katie Jenner, the Secretary of Education for Indiana. Jenner discusses the challenges and goals of the education system in Indiana. She emphasizes the need to shift the focus from simply high school graduation to preparing students for success by identifying and measuring five specific criti…

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The Power of Choice: Supporting Families, Expanding Options, and Attracting Economic Growth 32:30

1y ago32:30

32:30

In this episode of Swimming Upstream, host Tom Luna welcomes guest Cade Brumley, the State Superintendent of Education for Louisiana. Brumley discusses the importance of policy players, such as the state board of education and state legislature, in approving and implementing policies that prioritize education. He emphasizes the need to inform the l…

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Bridging the Gap Between Education and the Workforce through Work-Based Learning with Kathy Anthes 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

32:20

In this episode of Swimming Upstream, host Tom Luna interviews Katy Anthes, former Commissioner of Education for Colorado, to discuss the importance of blurring the lines between high school, postsecondary education, workforce, careers, and apprenticeships. Anthes emphasizes the need for students to see the relevance of their education and its conn…

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A Digital Tool for Better Fund Management Within School Systems 14:01

1+ y ago14:01

14:01

In this episode of Swimming Upstream, host Tom Luna sits down with Jamie Rosenberg, founder, and CEO of ClassWallet. As the former founder and executive director of AdoptAClassroom.org, Jamie recognized the difficulties of getting and tracking funding for teachers and schools. This revelation initiated the development of ClassWallet, a leading end-…

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Improving Reading Skills with Multi-Dimensional AI with Mark Angel & Amira Learning 13:57

1+ y ago13:57

13:57

Improving Reading Skills with Multi-Dimensional AI In this episode of Swimming Upstream, Mark Angel, the co-founder and CEO of Amira Learning, joins the show. Mark shares how Amira Learning combines reading science with machine learning to offer the first comprehensive AI reading assistant of its kind that listens, assesses, and coaches users to ac…

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Creating Unique Communities and Assessments with David Cook 20:05

1+ y ago20:05

20:05

Creating Unique Communities and Assessments In this episode of Swimming Upstream, Tom Luna sits down with David Cook, the Director of the Division of Innovative Learning in Kentucky. David shares insights into how he and his team of professionals are improving and expanding innovative learning in Kentucky schools by moving away from the “one size f…

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Steps to Improve Idaho’s Education System with Scott Bedke 16:11

1+ y ago16:11

16:11

Steps to Improve Idaho’s Education System In this episode of Swimming Upstream, Tom Luna sits down with Scott Bedke, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Lieutenant Governor of Idaho. Together they discuss how Scott entered the legislature and the importance of an education leader passionately working with the community. Scott shares his foc…

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Decoding Silicon Valley Bank 28:59

1+ y ago28:59

28:59

Jay is joined by College of Idaho Economics Professor Seth Ruhter to discuss last week's implosion of Silicon Valley Bank and why SVB's unique way of doing business made their exit so drastic. In addition, they also discuss the strength of the Idaho ecosystem.By Idaho Technology Council

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Advocating For Early Literacy and Rethinking High School with Ellen Weaver 21:35

1+ y ago21:35

21:35

Advocating For Early Literacy and Rethinking High School In this episode of Swimming Upstream, Tom Luna sits down with Ellen Weaver, South Carolina's State Superintendent of Education. Ellen describes her responsibility for overseeing a $1.5 billion budget and ensuring that schools and districts abide by federal and state laws and the requirements …

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Empowering Teachers, Parents, And Students for Better Education with Ryan Walters 22:53

1+ y ago22:53

22:53

Empowering Teachers, Parents, And Students for Better Education w/ Ryan Walters In this episode of Swimming Upstream, Ryan Walters, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Secretary of Public Education for the State of Oklahoma is the guest. In his dual role as Superintendent and Secretary, he oversees, implements, and reviews the polici…

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develop.idaho 2023 Preview with David Smith from Clearwater Analytics 23:57

2y ago23:57

23:57

Jay is joined by David Smith to talk about some of the awesome things coming up at develop.idaho, the ITC's cornerstone event for its Computing Alliance, which is taking place on February 16th.By Idaho Technology Council

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Engaging Education Stakeholders and Providing Relevance with Debbie Critchfield 19:25

2y ago19:25

19:25

Engaging Education Stakeholders and Providing Relevance with Debbie Critchfield In this episode of Swimming Upstream, Debbie Critchfield, the Superintendent of Public Instruction for the state of Idaho and a former member of the Idaho State Board of Education, joins the show. Her vast role is to run the state's public school system and implement th…

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Florida’s Efforts in Improving Education with Manny Diaz 17:25

2y ago17:25

17:25

Florida’s Efforts in Improving Education with Manny Diaz In this episode of Swimming Upstream, we have Manny Diaz, Commissioner of Education in Florida. He is a lifelong educator, having begun his career in education as a teacher and an administrator. Manny explains Florida’s efforts in improving education after the pandemic's interruption to growt…

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Using Data to Improve Education with Aimee Guidera | Secretary of Ed of VA 22:29

2y ago22:29

22:29

Using Data to Improve Education with Aimee Guidera In this episode of Swimming Upstream, we have Aimee Guidera, the Secretary of Education in Virginia. She oversees education from Pre-K through Postsecondary in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Aimee describes how they’re using the information to identify where the education system is in Virginia and w…

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Improving Education Through Sound Policy Making with Kirsten Baesler 15:17

2y ago15:17

15:17

Improving Education Through Sound Policy Making with Kirsten Baesler In this episode of Swimming Upstream, we have Kirsten Baesler, the State School Superintendent and Administrator of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. A position she has held since 2012 and has been reelected twice. She has more than 30 years of education advocacy …

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Hall of Fame 2022 Recap 37:36

2y ago37:36

37:36

Moshe jumps in the hot seat to host this week's show to talk about the 2022 ITC Hall of Fame and to present Governor Dirk Kempthorne's keynote in its entirety. Follow the ITC: WEBSITE: www.idahotechcouncil.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idahotechcouncil/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/IDTechCouncil LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/c…

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Introducing: Swimming Upstream 0:46

2y ago0:46

0:46

Hi, I’m Tom Luna, I am a former school board member, and I was privileged to serve as a Senior Advisor to US Sec of Education Rod Paige. I also had the honor of serving for 8 years as Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction, during that time, I also served as the President of the Council of Chief State School Officers. One thing I have lea…

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William Pott on Energy Innovation in Idaho 32:19

2+ y ago32:19

32:19

For this week's show, Jay is joined by William Pott, who is the Manager of Innovation and Partnerships at POWER Engineers to talk about Energy Innovation in Idaho and how POWER Engineers, an industry leader and iconic Idaho company, have helped drive Idaho's energy future. Follow the ITC: WEBSITE: www.idahotechcouncil.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.ins…

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Adam Stock on Turning an Idea Into a Flourishing Business 30:21

2+ y ago30:21

30:21

For this week's show, Jay is joined by the President of Cargo Made Adam Stock to talk about how his idea went from concept to award winner to the marketplace and what it's like being in the startup ecosystem. Follow the ITC: WEBSITE: www.idahotechcouncil.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idahotechcouncil/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/I…

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Clay Space on Acting, Bitcoin, and All Things Crypto 29:36

2+ y ago29:36

29:36

This week, Jay is joined by Clay Space to talk about Bitcoin and its effect on the financial world. In addition, they discuss how crypto currencies can be leveraged regardless of economic conditions. Listen in to learn more about this interesting and hot-button topic! Follow the ITC: WEBSITE: www.idahotechcouncil.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagra…

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Reid Stephan and Molly Zimmer on COVID pivots and innovation at St. Luke’s 31:56

2+ y ago31:56

31:56

Jay is joined by St. Luke's CIO Reid Stephan and Product Manager Molly Zimmer to talk about innovation happening across the St. Luke's network and about adjustments that needed to be made to ensure patients and employees remained connected during the pandemic. Follow the ITC: WEBSITE: www.idahotechcouncil.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/id…

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Jeet Kumar on Creating Abundance and Bringing His Energy to the ITC 22:02

2+ y ago22:02

22:02

Jay Larsen, CEO of the Idaho Technology Council, is joined by Jeet Kumar, the CEO of In Time Tec and newly-appointed Executive Chair of the ITC. Together, they discuss Jeet's background and coming to the US in addition to finding ways to create abundance across all aspects of life. Be sure to listen to this inspiring episode! Follow the ITC: WEBSIT…

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Andy Scoggin on Idaho’s Capital Network and Saving an Iconic Boise Company 31:46

2+ y ago31:46

31:46

For this week's episode, Jay is joined by Andy Scoggin, CEO of Scoggin Capital Investment and Operating Partner at StageDotO to talk about bringing Albertson's back from the brink, seeing the expansion of the Idaho ecosystem, and his commitment to growing Idaho through his current endeavors. Be sure to catch Andy's fireside chat at the 2022 Capital…

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Paris Cole Discusses the Rise of Truckstop.com and his Retirement 30:34

2+ y ago30:34

30:34

Paris Cole, the former CEO of Truckstop.com, joins Jay to discuss the mission of Truckstop.com, taking an organization through large funding rounds, and what he is going to do next following his recent retirement. Follow the ITC: WEBSITE: www.idahotechcouncil.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idahotechcouncil/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.…

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CEO of Truckstop.com Paris Cole, Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling, Duree Westover of Experis, and Geri Rackow, Eastern Idaho Public Healthcare 47:47

2+ y ago47:47

47:47

In this archive release, Jay is joined by dynamic guests to talk about the then-brand new COVID-19 pandemic and how it was affecting each organization. Thank you for listening! More from the ITC at www.idahotechcouncil.orgBy Idaho Technology Council

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George Mulhern CEO of Cradlepoint and Sean Keithly from the City of Boise 28:39

2+ y ago28:39

28:39

In the first episode of Innovation Matters, Jay is first joined by the CEO of Cradlepoint George Mulhern to talk about their amazing products and how they are changing mobile internet. After, Jay is joined by Sean Keithly, Director of Economic Development for the City of Boise to talk about the city's response to COVID-19. This episode was original…

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