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STEM in the StacksEpisode 12 (video)- Fired Up to Show Up with Aric BostickIn a serendipitous turn of events at the Texas Association of Talented and Gifted Conference, our host, Jennifer, had the opportunity to listen in on a live podcast recording featuring speaker and author, Andi McNair, interviewing today's guest, Aric Bostic. Known for his impactful presentations on relationship-building and being a champion for students, Aric shares his journey from being a child of adverse childhood experiences to becoming a first-generation college student, high school teacher, and national speaker. Through his Fired Up to Show Up professional development program, Aric empowers educators to understand the science of attachment and intentional relationship...
2026-02-1644 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 12 (audio)- Fired Up to Show Up with Aric BostickIn a serendipitous turn of events at the Texas Association of Talented and Gifted Conference, our host, Jennifer, had the opportunity to listen in on a live podcast recording featuring speaker and author, Andi McNair, interviewing today's guest, Aric Bostic. Known for his impactful presentations on relationship-building and being a champion for students, Aric shares his journey from being a child of adverse childhood experiences to becoming a first-generation college student, high school teacher, and national speaker. Through his Fired Up to Show Up professional development program, Aric empowers educators to understand the science of attachment and intentional relationship...
2026-02-1644 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 11 (video)- Cardboard Chronicles: How to Blend Literacy and STEM for All Age Groups3DuxDesign creates cardboard-based modeling systems and hands-on lesson plans that spark creativity and give every child the chance to lead. Through playful, real-world design challenges that blend STEM, literacy, and art, students imagine, build, and problem-solve together, discovering their potential as creators and innovators.
2026-01-0834 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 11 (audio)- Cardboard Chronicles: How to Blend Literacy and STEM for All Age Groups3DuxDesign creates cardboard-based modeling systems and hands-on lesson plans that spark creativity and give every child the chance to lead. Through playful, real-world design challenges that blend STEM, literacy, and art, students imagine, build, and problem-solve together, discovering their potential as creators and innovators.
2026-01-0834 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 10 (AUDIO)- The Power of Play for ALL! Our Chat with Jed DearyburyPlaying can open so many doors for us. It helps our minds to focus, our bodies to heal, and relationships to thrive. Sadly, as we grow older we are taught that being playful is for the littles, not us grown ups. But, the research shows differently. We are wired to play throughout our existence and it will change our lives. In this episode we will unpack how that can happen with the smallest of changes in our daily routines and how it can lead to BIG things.
2025-12-0944 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 10 (video)- The Power of Play for ALL! Our Chat with Jed DearyburyPlaying can open so many doors for us. It helps our minds to focus, our bodies to heal, and relationships to thrive. Sadly, as we grow older we are taught that being playful is for the littles, not us grown ups. But, the research shows differently. We are wired to play throughout our existence and it will change our lives. In this episode we will unpack how that can happen with the smallest of changes in our daily routines and how it can lead to BIG things.
2025-12-0944 minSTEM in the StacksDesigning Curiosity: Creative Learning in Today’s LibrariesIn this episode of STEM in the Stacks, Ann Kozma and Martha Bongiorno join Jennifer and Shannon for a lively conversation about the power of creativity in today’s school libraries. Together, they explore how creative expression fuels student curiosity, strengthens academic success, supports mental health, and builds a sense of belonging. From makerspaces to storytelling, from generative AI to everyday moments of joyful learning, this episode celebrates the library as a space where imagination meets purpose and where every learner can discover their creative voice.
2025-11-2544 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 9: (audio) Designing Curiosity: Creative Learning in Today's LibrariesIn this episode of STEM in the Stacks, Ann Kozma and Martha Bongiorno join Jennifer and Shannon for a lively conversation about the power of creativity in today’s school libraries. Together, they explore how creative expression fuels student curiosity, strengthens academic success, supports mental health, and builds a sense of belonging. From makerspaces to storytelling, from generative AI to everyday moments of joyful learning, this episode celebrates the library as a space where imagination meets purpose and where every learner can discover their creative voice.
2025-11-2544 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 8: (audio) Telling a Story Through Podcast - Our Interview with Club CastWelcome to STEM in the Stacks and Beyond, the podcast where two school librarians dive deep into the exciting world of STEM in education and school libraries. Powered by Stiffinity, your one-stop STEM shop, and our friends at Clubcast, an educational podcasting platform, we will explore innovative tools, creative programs, policies affecting our schools and libraries, and real-world strategies to bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life in your school community. We strongly believe that school libraries are essential for providing access to resources beyond books, opening doors to the ever-expanding world of STEM. Our guests will include...
2025-11-1427 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 8: Telling a Story Through Podcasts - Our Interview with Club CastWelcome to STEM in the Stacks and Beyond, the podcast where two school librarians dive deep into the exciting world of STEM in education and school libraries. Powered by Stiffinity, your one-stop STEM shop, and our friends at Clubcast, an educational podcasting platform, we will explore innovative tools, creative programs, policies affecting our schools and libraries, and real-world strategies to bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life in your school community. We strongly believe that school libraries are essential for providing access to resources beyond books, opening doors to the ever-expanding world of STEM. Our guests will include...
2025-11-1445 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 7: (video) A Preview of AASL 2025 - Interactive Booths, New Resources, and More!Welcome to "STEM in the Stacks and Beyond," the podcast where two school librarians dive into the exciting world of STEM in education and school libraries. Powered by Stiffinity, your one-stop STEM shop, and our friends at Clubcast, an educational podcasting platform, we'll explore innovative tools, creative programs, policy affecting our schools and libraries, and real-world strategies to bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life in your school community. We believe that school libraries are the heart of providing access to all resources, books, and beyond, opening doors to the ever-growing world of STEM. That's why we'll be...
2025-10-1414 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 7: (audio) A Preview of AASL 2025 - Interactive Booths, New Resources, and More!In this episode, we provide a preview for the upcoming AASL conference in St. Louis. Jennifer and Shannon share their excitement for the conference and discuss what attendees can expect, including interactive opportunities at the STEMfinity booth, such as using a Chompsaw and Merge EDU and engaging with STEM activities.
Shannon highlights the importance of hands-on experiences for librarians looking to purchase resources for their libraries, emphasizing the value of seeing, touching, and feeling items before making a decision. The hosts also discuss a special activity involving Shannon's new series, ISTE Digital Explorers, and Merge, along with...
2025-10-1414 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 2: Drone Legends - In Every Child Lives a LegendJoin us as we talk with Scott Buell, found der of Drone Legends about his unique journey from advertising executive to STEM education innovator. Scott shares how Drone Legends was built to give educators both the technology and the curriculum to engage students in real-world learning.
2025-10-0332 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 2: Drone Legends - In Every Child Lives a LegendJoin us as we talk with Scott Buell, found der of Drone Legends about his unique journey from advertising executive to STEM education innovator. Scott shares how Drone Legends was built to give educators both the technology and the curriculum to engage students in real-world learning.
2025-10-0332 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 2 (video version): Drone Legends - In Every Child Lives a LegendJoin us as we talk with Scott Buell, found der of Drone Legends about his unique journey from advertising executive to STEM education innovator. Scott shares how Drone Legends was built to give educators both the technology and the curriculum to engage students in real-world learning.
2025-10-0332 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 2 (video version): Drone Legends - In Every Child Lives a LegendJoin us as we talk with Scott Buell, found der of Drone Legends about his unique journey from advertising executive to STEM education innovator. Scott shares how Drone Legends was built to give educators both the technology and the curriculum to engage students in real-world learning.
2025-10-0332 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 4: Irving ISD STEM & Innovation DepartmentIrving ISD is leading the way in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area when it comes to technology integration. In a time when districts are eliminating their STEM departments, Irving continues to prioritize STEM education.
If you're a regular in the Texas EdTech conference circuit, you may have seen this power house team leading a session. James Tiggeman, Director of STEM and Innovation, and Syliva Huber, Digital Learning Coordinator, share the importance of STEM itegration and chat with us AI and it's impact in education.
2025-10-0329 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 3 (video version): Van ISD STEM Bus and Merge EDUIn this episode we chat with how a small rural school district in Texas built a mobile STEM lab program and also hear from our friends from Merge EDU.
Have you ever thought about having your own mobil STEM bus in your school district? Well, anything is possible when you dream big and collaborate with the community around here. The Instructional Technology Department in Van ISD joins us to chat about how they got started, how the fund it, and all the experiences they are providing not only for their students in Van, but in other school...
2025-10-0326 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 3 (video version): Van ISD STEM Bus and Merge EDUIn this episode we chat with how a small rural school district in Texas built a mobile STEM lab program and also hear from our friends from Merge EDU.
Have you ever thought about having your own mobil STEM bus in your school district? Well, anything is possible when you dream big and collaborate with the community around here. The Instructional Technology Department in Van ISD joins us to chat about how they got started, how the fund it, and all the experiences they are providing not only for their students in Van, but in other school...
2025-10-0326 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 1 (video version): Countdown to ISTE: Unveiling STEM in Education with STEMfinity - A Mini-Season JourneyWelcome to STEM in the Stacks and Beyond, a podcast where two passionate school librarians embark on a journey to explore the world of STEM and education. Join Jennifer Sanncedio-Boatman from STEMfinity and Shannon McClintock-Miller, an award-winning librarian and future-ready librarian spokesperson, as they kick off their mini-season with a countdown to the 2025 ISTE conference. Each week leading up to the conference, they will delve into innovative tools, creative programs, and real-world strategies to bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life in school communities. Whether you're ISTE-bound or just STEM-curious, get ready to geek out, gear up, and...
2025-10-0330 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 1 (video version): Countdown to ISTE: Unveiling STEM in Education with STEMfinity - A Mini-Season JourneyWelcome to STEM in the Stacks and Beyond, a podcast where two passionate school librarians embark on a journey to explore the world of STEM and education. Join Jennifer Sanncedio-Boatman from STEMfinity and Shannon McClintock-Miller, an award-winning librarian and future-ready librarian spokesperson, as they kick off their mini-season with a countdown to the 2025 ISTE conference. Each week leading up to the conference, they will delve into innovative tools, creative programs, and real-world strategies to bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life in school communities. Whether you're ISTE-bound or just STEM-curious, get ready to geek out, gear up, and...
2025-10-0330 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 5: Robotics and AI - our chat with Maker & CoderIn this episode, we chat with Tony Allen from Maker and Coder. This up and coming tech tool educators with the tools to transcend traditional boundaries, enabling them to create dynamic and immersive learning experiences for their students. By integrating advanced concepts of AI, AIoT, and robotics, educators can spark curiosity, foster collaboration, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their students.
2025-10-0220 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 5 (video version): Robotics and AI - our chat with Maker & CoderIn this episode, we chat with Tony Allen from Maker and Coder. This up and coming tech tool educators with the tools to transcend traditional boundaries, enabling them to create dynamic and immersive learning experiences for their students. By integrating advanced concepts of AI, AIoT, and robotics, educators can spark curiosity, foster collaboration, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their students.
2025-10-0220 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 5 (video version): Robotics and AI - our chat with Maker & CoderIn this episode, we chat with Tony Allen from Maker and Coder. This up and coming tech tool educators with the tools to transcend traditional boundaries, enabling them to create dynamic and immersive learning experiences for their students. By integrating advanced concepts of AI, AIoT, and robotics, educators can spark curiosity, foster collaboration, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their students.
2025-10-0220 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 4: Our chat with the Irving ISD STEM & Innovation DepartmentIrving ISD is leading the way in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area when it comes to technology integration. In a time when districts are eliminating their STEM departments, Irving continues to prioritize STEM education. If you're a regular in the Texas EdTech conference circuit, you may have seen this power house team leading a session. James Tiggeman, Director of STEM and Innovation, and Syliva Huber, Digital Learning Coordinator, share the importance of STEM integration and chat with us AI and it's impact in education.
2025-10-0229 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 4: Our chat with the Irving ISD STEM & Innovation DepartmentIrving ISD is leading the way in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area when it comes to technology integration. In a time when districts are eliminating their STEM departments, Irving continues to prioritize STEM education. If you're a regular in the Texas EdTech conference circuit, you may have seen this power house team leading a session. James Tiggeman, Director of STEM and Innovation, and Syliva Huber, Digital Learning Coordinator, share the importance of STEM integration and chat with us AI and it's impact in education.
2025-10-0229 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 3: Van ISD STEM Bus and Merge EDUIn this episode we chat with how a small rural school district in Texas built a mobile STEM lab program and also hear from our friends from Merge EDU.
Have you ever thought about having your own mobil STEM bus in your school district? Well, anything is possible when you dream big and collaborate with the community around here. The Instructional Technology Department in Van ISD joins us to chat about how they got started, how the fund it, and all the experiences they are providing not only for their students in Van, but in other school...
2025-10-0226 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 6 (video version): Back to School and Show Me the Money!We're back!! In this episode, we are kicking off the 2025-2026 school year with ways librarians can set the tone for collaboration in the upcoming school year. We also chat with STEMfinity's new Chief Innovation Officer, Shawn Petty, who shares the inside scoop on school funding and creative ways to spread the dollars!
2025-10-0235 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 6: Back to School and Show Me the Money!We're back!! In this episode, we are kicking off the 2025-2026 school year with ways librarians can set the tone for collaboration in the upcoming school year. We also chat with STEMfinity's new Chief Innovation Officer, Shawn Petty, who shares the inside scoop on school funding and creative ways to spread the dollars!
2025-10-0235 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 6: Back to School and Show Me the Money!We're back!! In this episode, we are kicking off the 2025-2026 school year with ways librarians can set the tone for collaboration in the upcoming school year. We also chat with STEMfinity's new Chief Innovation Officer, Shawn Petty, who shares the inside scoop on school funding and creative ways to spread the dollars!
2025-10-0235 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 1: Countdown to ISTE: Unveiling STEM in Education with STEMfinity - A Mini-Season JourneyWelcome to STEM in the Stacks and Beyond, a podcast where two passionate school librarians embark on a journey to explore the world of STEM and education. Join Jennifer Sanncedio-Boatman from STEMfinity and Shannon McClintock-Miller, an award-winning librarian and future-ready librarian spokesperson, as they kick off their mini-season with a countdown to the 2025 ISTE conference. Each week leading up to the conference, they will delve into innovative tools, creative programs, and real-world strategies to bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life in school communities. Whether you're ISTE-bound or just STEM-curious, get ready to geek out, gear up, and...
2025-10-0130 minSTEM in the StacksEpisode 1: Countdown to ISTE: Unveiling STEM in Education with STEMfinity - A Mini-Season JourneyWelcome to STEM in the Stacks and Beyond, a podcast where two passionate school librarians embark on a journey to explore the world of STEM and education. Join Jennifer Sanncedio-Boatman from STEMfinity and Shannon McClintock-Miller, an award-winning librarian and future-ready librarian spokesperson, as they kick off their mini-season with a countdown to the 2025 ISTE conference. Each week leading up to the conference, they will delve into innovative tools, creative programs, and real-world strategies to bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life in school communities. Whether you're ISTE-bound or just STEM-curious, get ready to geek out, gear up, and...
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Leading from the LibraryChanging the Librarian Stereotype and NarrativeGuest Name: Jennifer Sancedio Boatman Guest Social Media: X: @jsancedio Instagram: @jsancedio Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: @FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #LFTL #Library #LibrarianPodcast #FutureReadyLibs
Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.orgTwitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMillerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMillerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, lo...
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