Podcasts

Feature Teacher Series: Chelsie Arrants on Kindergarten and Loving These Little Legends #ElementaryEducation Professional Biography Chelsie Arrants is a teacher at Blue Angels Elementary. She has taught kindergarten for the last three years and will be transitioning to inclusion for grades K-1 this coming school year. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education; she is endorsed in Reading and English for Speakers of other Languages. She is married to her...

E57: Interview with Director Rita Miller on STEM Education, DoD STARBASE, & Project-based learning In today’s episode, I get to have an amazing conversation with Director Rita Miller of the DoD STARBASE program at NAS Pensacola. Professional Biography Ms. Rita Miller moved to Pensacola, Florida just over a year ago to take the position of Director for the Department of Defense STARBASE Pensacola Youth Education Program at NAS Pensacola. Before this position, she was the Deputy Director/Director...

E56: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | linear, quadratic, and exponential functions In today’s episode, we are reviewing the definition of a function. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on th...

E55: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Slope and Linear Functions In today’s episode, we are reviewing the definition of a function. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Kno...

E54: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Solving Equations or Inequalities algebraically or graphically In today’s episode, we are reviewing the definition of a function. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each e...

E53: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Defining algebraic functions In today’s episode, we are reviewing the definition of a function. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General K...

E50: Interview with Dr. Mary Sylvester about Dance Education In today's episode I got to discuss the positive impact of multiculturalism and individuality in dance education with Dr. Mary Sylvester. About Dr. Mary Sylvester: Mary F. Sylvester, EdD, is a dance and geography educator from central Connecticut. Dr. Sylvester is an adjunct lecturer in geography at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT and Tunxis Community College in Farmington, CT, and an adjunct lecturer in dance ...

In today’s episode, we are reviewing Key features in Linear Equations and Graphs. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Language Skills subtest, Rea...

In today’s episode, we are reviewing Numerical and Categorical Data in various forms (e.g., histograms, circle graphs, scatterplots, two-way tables). This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE G...

In today’s episode, we are reviewing Measurement Units and Scientific Notation. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Language Skills subtest, Readi...

E49: EdTech Talks with Instructional Designer Allan Pierce on Panapto Great interview with Instructional Designer, Allan Pierce, who gives us the tips, tools, and takeaways on the video platform Panapto. About Allan Pierce, M.Ed: Allan Pierce has been working directly in higher education for over 11 years addressing technology questions and needs from students, staff, and alumni from the University of West Florida. A Pensacola native, he grew up having a passion for teaching and technology. H...

E48: Interview with Dr. Steven Sudduth on Music Education Today I got to interview the Director of Music Education, Dr. Steve Sudduth about mentorship, patience and practice, and the importance of music education. About Dr. Steven Sudduth: Dr. Steven Sudduth is currently the interim director of bands and interim instructor of music education at the University of West Florida. Dr. Sudduth previously taught the University of the Cumberlands (KY), the University of South Dakota, Dickinson State Un...

E47: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Identifying Equivalent Expressions In today’s episode, we are reviewing algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities to solve real-world problems. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the ex...

E46: Teacher Certification Podcast | FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Identifying Equivalent Expressions In today’s episode, we are learning to identify equivalent expressions in algebra. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ...

E45: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | 2D and 3D figures In today’s episode, we are reviewing how to classify 2D and 3D figures according to their mathematical properties. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is eac...

E44: What is an Educational Podcast? Interview with FTCE Seminar host, Mercedes Musto, by Samantha Arnoldussen Check out the full video on YouTube @ftceseminar at https://youtu.be/6geFAyIBrF8?si=Os_lZYiel1aZHm-4 About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Lan...

E43: Teacher Certification Podcast | FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Calculating Percentages In today’s episode, we are reviewing how to calculate percentages. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode...

In today’s episode, we are reviewing Real Numbers and the Number Line. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Language Skills subtest, Reading subtes...

In today’s episode, we are reviewing Exponents. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Language Skills subtest, Reading subtest, and Mathematics subt...

About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Language Skills subtest, Reading subtest, and Mathematics subtest, but I am also using my experience as a FTCE Tutor, 10 year classroom teacher who has passed the FTCE GK Exam, FTCE Professional Education Exam, FTCE E...

E12: Teacher Certification Podcast | FTCE General Knowledge | English | Semicolons About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Language Skills subtest, Reading subtest, and Mathematics subtest, but I am also using my experience as a FTCE Tutor, 10 year classroo...

E38: Teacher Certification Podcast | FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Ratios and Proportions About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Language Skills subtest, Reading subtest, and Mathematics subtest, but I am also using my experience as a FTCE Tutor...

E37: Teacher Certification Podcast | FTCE | Pre-Exam Motivation In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about Positive Self-talk before taking the test. Have you ever listened to the voice inside your head that whispered “What if I fail or I can’t do this” About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE Gen...

E36: Teacher Certification Podcast | FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Probability Probability is all around us, you may be familiar with probability in real life when you are trying to predict the weather - you may even hear yourself say something like “Well, there is a 76% chance of rain through Thursday.” Oh that’s great, I love the rain. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Tes...