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Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastCommunicating the value of Adult Ed: An interview with ALL IN Director Sara CacicioIn this episode, Nadia sits down with Sarah Cacicio, the director of ALL IN, the Adult Literacy & Learning Impact Network. ALL IN is a collective impact initiative whose vision is “a country where every adult can easily access high-quality, effective support to improve their reading, writing, digital, and numeracy skills – regardless of who or where they are.” They discuss ALL IN’s latest research report, the task of building an impact network at the national level, and their new learning series.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay...2025-05-1258 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastLightbulb Moment: Teaching Science Literacy in the Adult Ed ClassroomIn this episode, Nadia and Jamie sit down and talk to Nina Bar-Giora, IET instructor at Taos Education & Career Center and Propel consultant. We talk science literacy, the Science HSE exam, trying to balance exciting subject matter with what students need, and favorite science resources and instructional methods. We had a great time talking and learning from Nina. We hope you enjoy listening!
*Nadia said Rousseau was a philosopher-scientist, but meant Descartes!*
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License2025-04-131h 05
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastOn the streets at MPAEA/NMAEA 2025Nadia is out on the streets at the Mountain Plains Adult Education Association conference. Participants share their reflections and hopes for the conference. Nadia and Jamie wrap up with their experiences and thoughts.
2025-03-0738 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastMy Adult Ed Career: Two Adult Ed Practitioners Reflect on Their Personal and Professional JourneysJust like every adult learner's story is different, so is the story of every adult education practitioner. In this episode, Nadia and Jamie get real! They share how they got into adult ed and discuss their challenges, successes, and deep appreciation for the field. they also talk about networking, career strategies, and professional learning.
2025-02-101h 36
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastConnection, Activities, Hobbies, and Recharging: How We Celebrate BreaksIn this episode, Nadia and Jamie read submissions from the field on how practitioners celebrate breaks. We discuss different ways in which we spend time with loved ones, enjoy various activities, invest in hobbies, travel, and other ways we reconnect and recharge. We appreciate everyone who sent in their suggestions and questions and hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable holiday break!
2024-12-0939 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastReflections & Existential Musings: The Necessity of BreaksIn this bonus episode, Nadia and Jamie focus on one particular listener response in which we ponder the crucial need for breaks and how working conditions affect how we take breaks as a field. It’s a rich discussion that we hope you enjoy.
2024-12-0928 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastLet Them Struggle a Bit: Math Best Practices in the Adult Ed Classroom Part 2Math. Test Anxiety. These two terms seem synonymous when it comes to the high school equivalency exams. Thankfully, neither of these needs to be crippling, and we found a practitioner who turns mistakes into opportunities and math into an art. Join Nadia and Jamie, along with special guest Michael Carriere of UNM-Valencia’s Next Steps Adult Education Program, in this engaging and enlightening episode of "Connect with Adult Ed.” Michael shares valuable strategies for alleviating math anxiety, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and encouraging students to embrace the learning process.
Together, we delve into the chal...2024-11-2524 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastLet Them Struggle a Bit: Math Best Practices in the Adult Ed Classroom Part 1Math. Test Anxiety. These two terms seem synonymous when it comes to the high school equivalency exams. Thankfully, neither of these needs to be crippling, and we found a practitioner who turns mistakes into opportunities and math into an art. Join Nadia and Jamie, along with special guest Michael Carriere of UNM-Valencia’s Next Steps Adult Education Program, in this engaging and enlightening episode of "Connect with Adult Ed.” Michael shares valuable strategies for alleviating math anxiety, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and encouraging students to embrace the learning process.
Together, we delve into the chal...2024-11-2527 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastServing All Students Test Accommodations for the GED and HiSET Part 2Adult education students have a wide range of abilities and needs, especially when it comes to taking a high-stakes test like the GED or HiSET. Both test publishers have systems in place to provide accommodations to students with learning, physical, and mental differences and disabilities. Navigating these systems can be very challenging for practitioners. Thankfully, Katya Backhaus from the state office has the answers and the desire to support practitioners and students! Join Nadia and Jamie as they interview Katya, asking her questions that were provided by practitioners regarding testing accommodations. We guarantee you will come away with this...2024-11-1120 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastServing All Students Test Accommodations for the GED and HiSET Part 1Adult education students have a wide range of abilities and needs, especially when it comes to taking a high-stakes test like the GED or HiSET. Both test publishers have systems in place to provide accommodations to students with learning, physical, and mental differences and disabilities. Navigating these systems can be very challenging for practitioners. Thankfully, Katya Backhaus from the state office has the answers and the desire to support practitioners and students! Join Nadia and Jamie as they interview Katya, asking her questions that were provided by practitioners regarding testing accommodations. We guarantee you will come away with this...2024-11-1124 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastServing Neurodiverse Students Part 2In this episode, Nadia and Jamie sit down with Dené Shelton from NMHED and Julie Wright from Catholic Charities and answer questions from you, our listeners, on how to handle challenging situations when serving neurodiverse students. Dené’s policy background, coupled with Julie’s executive functioning and teaching experience, make a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for tackling the big questions.
We discuss classroom accommodations and how to address program policies on serving students. If you are working on how to make your program more accessible for neurodiverse students and don’t know where to start...2024-10-2830 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastServing Neurodiverse Students Part 1In this episode, Nadia and Jamie sit down with Dené Shelton from NMHED and Julie Wright from Catholic Charities and answer questions from you, our listeners, on how to handle challenging situations when serving neurodiverse students. Dené’s policy background, coupled with Julie’s executive functioning and teaching experience, make a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for tackling the big questions.
We discuss classroom accommodations and how to address program policies on serving students. If you are working on how to make your program more accessible for neurodiverse students and don’t know where to start...2024-10-2842 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastTSTM Essentials: Opportunities for Growth Part 1Do you know about TSTM? Have you heard the term and are curious about it? Have you considered participating but didn’t have the time? This episode will give you answers! Join host Nadia Kader and producer Jamie Trujillo as they interview Propel’s TSTM Team and talk about their new training: TSTM Essentials.
Discover how TSTM Essentials can benefit both instructors and curriculum managers and how it supports innovative curriculum design, effective instructional delivery, and reflective teaching practices.
Additionally, you can find out how to participate in the upcoming cohort, incl...2024-10-0725 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastTSTM Essentials: Opportunities for Growth Part 2Do you know about TSTM? Have you heard the term and are curious about it? Have you considered participating but didn’t have the time? This episode will give you answers! Join host Nadia Kader and producer Jamie Trujillo as they interview Propel’s TSTM Team and talk about their new training: TSTM Essentials.
Discover how TSTM Essentials can benefit both instructors and curriculum managers and how it supports innovative curriculum design, effective instructional delivery, and reflective teaching practices.
Additionally, you can find out how to participate in the upcoming cohort, incl...2024-10-0523 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastAEFL Week 2024 Student Testimonials Part 2September 16-20 was National Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week. NMAEA wanted to do our part to educate the public about who our students are. To do this, we asked all the adult education and literacy programs throughout the state to provide us with student testimonials in the form of video interviews, audio interviews, or written statements. This episode of Connect with Adult Ed is the collection of those submissions.
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2024-09-3034 minConnect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastAEFL Week 2024 Student Testimonials Part 1September 16-20 was National Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week. NMAEA wanted to do our part to educate the public about who our students are. To do this, we asked all the adult education and literacy programs throughout the state to provide us with student testimonials in the form of video interviews, audio interviews, or written statements. This episode of Connect with Adult Ed is the collection of those submissions.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-09-3038 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastDigital Literacy and Innovation in Adult Education: An Interview with the NMDELT Team Part 1In today’s exciting episode, Nadia sits down with Jamie and the rest of the NMDELT team and deep dives into our unique place in professional development, our new upcoming projects, and our favorite tech tools. We get a little personal, a little silly, and have some laughs, but we are dead serious about how tech tools enhance our practice. Whether you’re an educator looking for new tools to enhance your teaching or simply curious about how digital literacy can transform adult education, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips. We hope that you enjoy listening as m...2024-09-0926 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastDigital Literacy and Innovation in Adult Education: An Interview with the NMDELT Team Part 2In today’s exciting episode, Nadia sits down with Jamie and the rest of the NMDELT team and deep dives into our unique place in professional development, our new upcoming projects, and our favorite tech tools. We get a little personal, a little silly, and have some laughs, but we are dead serious about how tech tools enhance our practice. Whether you’re an educator looking for new tools to enhance your teaching or simply curious about how digital literacy can transform adult education, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips. We hope that you enjoy listening as m...2024-09-0928 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastAdult Literacy is for Everyone: An Interview with Cyndy Ratliff Part 2In this episode, Nadia and Jamie sit down with Cyndy Ratliff, the Director of Read West Adult Literacy Program, to delve into the intricate world of adult literacy. Cindy shares her unique journey into the field, highlighting the importance of personalized education and community engagement. Cyndy's passion and strategic approach to adult literacy provide valuable insights for anyone interested in the field.
2024-08-1922 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastAdult Literacy is for Everyone: An Interview with Cyndy Ratliff Part 1In this episode, Nadia and Jamie sit down with Cyndy Ratliff, the Director of Read West Adult Literacy Program, to delve into the intricate world of adult literacy. Cindy shares her unique journey into the field, highlighting the importance of personalized education and community engagement. Cyndy's passion and strategic approach to adult literacy provide valuable insights for anyone interested in the field.
2024-08-1924 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastSpanish HSE: Understanding the Need Part 2The NMAEA Podcast is back with a new and expanded name - Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA Podcast! Join host Nadia Kader for our first episode of the new year as she speaks with Juan Sanchez from Catholic Charities of Albuquerque about the unique aspects of Spanish High School Equivalency (HSE) programs. Producer Jamie Trujillo also joins the conversation to delve into the benefits and challenges of offering HSE in Spanish.
2024-08-0524 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastSpanish HSE: Understanding the Need Part 1The NMAEA Podcast is back with a new and expanded name - Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA Podcast! Join host Nadia Kader for our first episode of the new year as she speaks with Juan Sanchez from Catholic Charities of Albuquerque about the unique aspects of Spanish High School Equivalency (HSE) programs. Producer Jamie Trujillo also joins the conversation to delve into the benefits and challenges of offering HSE in Spanish.
2024-08-0532 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastThe Power of Data: Insights from the NMAEA Data CommitteeIn this episode, Nadia speaks with the NMAEA Data Committee on the importance of data, the many uses for data, exciting initiatives coming from the committee, and how you can get involved!
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-06-1430 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastUnlocking Opportunities: Exploring NEDP at TECC @ UNM TaosIn this episode, Nadia and Jamie travel to TECC @ UNM-Taos Klauer Campus to interview Kylee Shipp and Erin Clark about their participation in the National External Diploma Program (NEDP). Listen as they share their experiences, successes, and lessons learned!
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-05-3136 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastProgram Spotlight: IET at TECC @ UNM Taos Part 2In this episode, Nadia and Jamie travel to TECC @ UNM-Taos to observe their EMS IET Program in action! Listen as they interview the instructors, two students, and then share their thoughts about the experience.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-05-2125 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastProgram Spotlight: IET at TECC @ UNM Taos Part 1In this episode, Nadia and Jamie travel to TECC @ UNM-Taos to observe their EMS IET Program in action! Listen as they interview the instructors, two students, and then share their thoughts about the experience.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-05-2127 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastFree Online Tools for Administrators Part 2In this episode, Nadia and Jamie talk about the online tools that they find useful in their various roles as adult education administrators. Listen as they discuss Jotform, Google Forms, Google Docs, Canva Pro, Google Classroom, and ClickUp.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-05-0627 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastFree Online Tools for Administrators Part 1In this episode, Nadia and Jamie talk about the online tools that they find useful in their various roles as adult education administrators. Listen as they discuss Jotform, Google Forms, Google Docs, Canva Pro, Google Classroom, and ClickUp.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-05-0632 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastLearning with Podcasts Part 2In this episode, Nadia is joined by Rebecca Sherry, and they discuss three different educational podcasts that they find useful in their practice along with sharing particular episode suggestions.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-04-1525 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastLearning with Podcasts Part 1In this episode, Nadia is joined by Rebecca Sherry, and they discuss three different educational podcasts that they find useful in their practice along with sharing particular episode suggestions.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-04-1526 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastConference Reflections: COABE 2024 Part 2In this episode, Nadia sits down (on the floor) with Jamie Trujillo and Rebecca Sherry in Nashville, TN to talk about the 2024 national COABE Conference. Listen as they share their preparation tips, top takeaways, and favorite sessions!
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-04-0229 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastConference Reflections: COABE 2024 Part 1In this episode, Nadia sits down (on the floor) with Jamie Trujillo and Rebecca Sherry in Nashville, TN to talk about the 2024 national COABE Conference. Listen as they share their preparation tips, top takeaways, and favorite sessions!
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-04-0232 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastProgram Showcase ACE Center at San Juan College Pt 2In this episode, Nadia and Jamie interview Jennifer Martinez-Maestas, Director of the Academic and Career Engagement (ACE) Center at San Juan College. Listen as we talk about the ACE Center's initiatives and best practices that make them the top performing adult education program in the country!
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-03-1519 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastProgram Showcase ACE Center at San Juan College Pt 1In this episode, Nadia and Jamie interview Jennifer Martinez-Maestas, Director of the Academic and Career Engagement (ACE) Center at San Juan College. Listen as we talk about the ACE Center's initiatives and best practices that make them the top performing adult education program in the country!
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-03-1519 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastAdult Education & Literacy Day 2024 Pt 2In this episode, Nadia interviews NMAEA Executive Director, Jamie Trujillo, as well as staff and students from adult education and literacy programs throughout the state as well as members of the state office during Adult Education and Literacy Day (February 13, 2024).
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-03-0420 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastAdult Education & Literacy Day 2024 Pt 1In this episode, Nadia interviews NMAEA Executive Director, Jamie Trujillo, as well as staff and students from adult education and literacy programs throughout the state as well as members of the state office during Adult Education and Literacy Day (February 13, 2024).
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-03-0420 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastInterview with State Director Amber Gallup Pt 2In this episode, Nadia interviews the director of the New Mexico Higher Education Department's Adult Education Division, Amber Gallup.
*Note: This interview was recorded in June of 2022. The introduction in Part 1 explains some key changes since the interview was recorded.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-02-1718 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastInterview with State Director Amber Gallup Pt 1In this episode, Nadia interviews the director of the New Mexico Higher Education Department's Adult Education Division, Amber Gallup.
*Note: This interview was recorded in June of 2022. The introduction in this episode explains some key changes since the interview was recorded.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-02-1724 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastStudent Ambassador Roundtable Pt 2In Part 2 of this episode, Nadia is joined by Jamie Trujillo and this year's cohort of student ambassadors to discuss advocacy, the student ambassador program, and the importance of adult education.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-02-0516 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastStudent Ambassador Roundtable Pt 1Nadia is joined by Jamie Trujillo and this year's cohort of student ambassadors to discuss advocacy, the student ambassador program, and the importance of adult education.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-02-0524 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastSelf Care Tips Pt 2In this episode, Nadia is joined by Jamie Trujillo as they read and discuss your favorite self-care tips.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-01-0819 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastSelf Care Tips Pt 1In this episode, Nadia is joined by Jamie Trujillo as they read and discuss your favorite self-care tips.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2024-01-0822 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastNeurodiversity Roundtable Pt 1In this special episode of the NMAEA podcast, Nadia speaks with two fellow neurodivergent educators, Matt Edelen and April Smith on their personal experiences navigating a neurotypical world. Learn about what makes us tick!
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2023-11-0626 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastNeurodiversity Roundtable Pt 2In this special episode of the NMAEA podcast, Nadia speaks with two fellow neurodivergent educators, Matt Edelen and April Smith on their personal experiences navigating a neurotypical world. Learn about what makes us tick!
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2023-11-0620 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastNeurodiversity Roundtable Pt 3In this special episode of the NMAEA podcast, Nadia speaks with two fellow neurodivergent educators, Matt Edelen and April Smith on their personal experiences navigating a neurotypical world. Learn about what makes us tick!
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2023-11-0625 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastNeurodiversity Roundtable Pt 4In this special episode of the NMAEA podcast, Nadia speaks with two fellow neurodivergent educators, Matt Edelen and April Smith on their personal experiences navigating a neurotypical world. Learn about what makes us tick!
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2023-11-0621 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastFrom not a math person to math teacher leader pt. 2In our first episode, Nadia sits down with Tim Berrigan from the Brooklyn Public Library to discuss his adult education journey. Topics include working at an adult learning center in a library system, contextualizing math, math professional development, and Tim's process in becoming a math teacher leader.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2023-11-0620 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastFrom not a math person to math teacher leader pt. 1In our first episode, Nadia sits down with Tim Berrigan from the Brooklyn Public Library to discuss his adult education journey. Topics include working at an adult learning center in a library system, contextualizing math, math professional development, and Tim's process in becoming a math teacher leader.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2023-11-0614 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastEnglish Language Teaching and Ethics in Adult Ed Pt 2In this episode, Nadia speaks with Rebecca Sherry on her experience as an English Language instructor. For more English language teaching and other resources, visit www.propelnm.org.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2023-11-0621 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastEnglish Language Teaching and Ethics in Adult Ed Pt 1In this episode, Nadia speaks with Rebecca Sherry on her experience as an English Language instructor. For more English language teaching and other resources, visit www.propelnm.org.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2023-11-0625 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastAdvocacy at the NM State Capitol: Students & Staff Speak Up at AE Day 2023Nadia goes to the Roundhouse and talks to students and staff in adult education on what Adult Ed days means to them. The energy and passion from participants are truly inspiring.
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2023-11-0615 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastUsing Data for Student Success Pt 2In the second part of this episode, join Nadia as they interview Matt Edelen, Student Success Coordinator of the Albuquerque Adult Learning Center. Matt will talk about his onboarding process and how he uses data to inform student success.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2023-11-0616 min
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA PodcastUsing Data for Student Success Pt 1Join Nadia as they interview Matt Edelen, Student Success Coordinator of the Albuquerque Adult Learning Center. Matt will talk about his onboarding process and how he uses data to inform student success.
Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License
2023-11-0615 min