Posts by Crystal Javier

How Does IDEA’s iGrad Program Support Alternative Education for High School Students?

Posted on by Crystal Javier

Guest:

Corrie Hruby

Topic:

IDEA’s iGrad program is an important option for alternative education students to earn a high school diploma and Corrie Hruby, iGrad’s Administrator discusses why this program is so successful. The triad of the coach, mentor and student makes the iGrad program unique and supports students through learning and work-life balance. Corrie discusses who the iGrad program is for, how staff support the student in all areas of life and why graduation feels like the Super Bowl!

 Guest Biography:

Corrie Hruby loves to learn and teach.  She’s been working as an educator in Galena City School District since 2014 in a variety of roles and locations, from being a classroom math and science teacher at SHS to teaching in iGrad and now working as a full-time administrator for iGrad and IDEA out of the MatSu Region.  She loves to read, travel, and spend time outside.  Corrie is excited to share “fun facts” about whatever topic she’s most interested in at the moment, which right now happens to be the science of infant sleep since she and her husband have a 5 month old son.  

Episode Sponsor:
IDEA’s FFA team

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Resource Links:
igradalaska.org
alaska211.org
ifttt.com
zapier.com

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How Do You Create Your Own Homeschool Journey?

Posted on by Crystal Javier

Guest:

Marian Werth

Topic:

Marian Werth talks with Lindsay about how to make your homeschool journey your own. For the first time on the podcast, we hear from IDEA parents Julia Seavast, Michelle Spaulding and Alyssa Couturier about how each of them has created their own homeschool journey through IDEA! Marian leaves listeners with a good reminder! You are the captain of your own ship and to do what works best for you and your family!

Guest Biography:

Marian Werth is a special education teacher with IDEA serving families from the Kenai IDEA office. She has worked for IDEA for 15 years; first as a Contact Teacher before working with families homeschooling their children that receive special education services.  She’s lived on the Kenai Peninsula since moving from Wisconsin shortly after college graduation.  Marian has been involved in teaching public and private school, as well as homeschooling her own children for several years. Marian is happy to be working for IDEA, helping to provide an important educational option to families.

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How Can S’mores Help You Avoid A Hot Mess In Homeschooling?

Posted on by Crystal Javier

Guest:

Linda Ruffridge

Topic:

A s’more being one of Linda Ruffridge’s favorite campfire foods, she uses the acronym to walk listeners through how to avoid a hot mess in your homeschooling year ahead. Find out tips to help you get ready for the new year and savor the ooey gooey messiness that can happen throughout the year.

 Guest Biography:

Linda is a former IDEA parent who is now a contact teacher out of the Kenai office.  After her youngest child graduated from IDEA in 2012, Linda went to her local IDEA office and asked for a job.  She began working for IDEA the fall of 2012 starting off as a teacher with the iGrad program.  (A sister program within IDEA that supports high school students needing credit recovery).  She eventually switched over to the IDEA program and is currently serving families in the Kenai/Soldotna area as well as Kodiak Island. 

Resource Links:

Enrollment Link:
https://www.ideafamilies.org/media/

Tips for Homeschoolers:

Tips for new homeschoolers

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