Toni McFadden of Alaska Teachers & Personnel

In this episode, we have a profound conversation with Toni McFadden, the Manager of Alaska Teachers and Personnel, about how schools in Alaska incorporate inclusivity and diversity and the environment that the state of Alaska is creating for technology in schools. Toni also shares the culture of collaboration among the staff in the state and the weather conditions of different parts of the state. Tune in to learn more! Timestamps [00:52] Toni McFadden’s background information [02:41] How schools in Alaska incorporate inclusivity and diversity [04:00] The weather conditions in Alaska [06:24] The culture of collaboration among the staff in the state [09:30] The environment that the state of Alaska is creating for technology in schools [11:49] The best places in Alaska for a family and a single person [14:42] Advice to listeners Notable quotes: ● “A happy teacher makes happy students and a great community.” ● “Technology is crucial not only for students learning about the world, the country, and the state but also for relationship building.” Let’s Connect Alaska Teachers and Personnel: ● Website: https://alaskateachers.org/ Connect with Mike Pierre: ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan More resources ● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23. ● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative ● Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized. ● Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship ● Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.