Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA Podcast

Serving Neurodiverse Students Part 1

In 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, this is it!

TSTM Essentials: Opportunities for Growth Part 1

Do 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, including its kickoff during the October 18th Adult Educators’ Institute. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how you can transform your practice in a shorter amount of time!Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License

TSTM Essentials: Opportunities for Growth Part 2

Do 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, including its kickoff during the October 18th Adult Educators’ Institute. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how you can transform your practice in a shorter amount of time!Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License

AEFL Week 2024 Student Testimonials Part 2

September 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

AEFL Week 2024 Student Testimonials Part 1

September 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

Digital Literacy and Innovation in Adult Education: An Interview with the NMDELT Team Part 1

In 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 much as we enjoyed recording the episode.

Digital Literacy and Innovation in Adult Education: An Interview with the NMDELT Team Part 2

In 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 much as we enjoyed recording the episode.

Adult Literacy is for Everyone: An Interview with Cyndy Ratliff Part 2

In 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.

Adult Literacy is for Everyone: An Interview with Cyndy Ratliff Part 1

In 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.

Spanish HSE: Understanding the Need Part 2

The 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.