The Hall Talk Podcast

VIP History teacher Bryant Habetz joins me for a wide ranging discussion on life, the Universe, and everything else. He shares his perspective on teaching in the classroom and as a remote virtual teacher and the challenges of pulling off both each day. He tells us exactly where he would time travel to and why, the evolution of curiosity in students, and why History education is fundamental no matter who you are or where you're going in life.

Current VIP student Austin Daniels chats with me about what his experience has been like as a first year VIP student. He shares a bit about a low point in his life, what helped him turn things around, and what he's looking forward to moving forward.Email the show! [email protected]

Kaci Vinson joins me for a chat about her daughter's VIP experience from the point of view of a parent. Kaci talks about her initial misgivings, what she saw once her child was enrolled and engaged in VIP courses, and what she feels like VIP has done for all students, not just the one that lives with her.Email the show! [email protected]

Former VIP superstar Randi Comeaux joins me for a talk about what her VIP experience was like, what she's learned that she's taken with her into college, and gives advice to the future generations. We also get a run in from Mrs. Jacobson, one of our VIP Math teachers, who quickly gets into a conversation with Randi about dogs. We hope you enjoy. Email the show! [email protected]

Current Virtual Instruction Program Teacher of the Year, Keesha Jennings, joins me for a chat about the state of Science education in Louisiana and her experience teaching in the virtual environment. She talks about the exciting and innovative ways she uses hands on projects (now with VR goggles!), the value of authentic learning and the student experience, and what she would do if she were the grand high guru of Science education.

Mr. Sneddon joins me for a discussion on his transition from being a traditional classroom teacher to a synchronous online teacher in the Virtual Instruction Program. What were his initial misgivings? What wound up being the most pleasant surprises? And why on Earth would he say that Attack of the Clones is a top five Star Wars movie? Email the show! [email protected]

Ms. Hannah Hebert joins me for a conversation about her journey through college majors and her eventual decision in choosing Mathematics Education. She gives advice to incoming college Freshmen and talks about her experience teaching high school and college math to students in the online synchronous environment through the VIP program.Email the show! [email protected]

In the debut episode of the Hall Talk Podcast, VIP Administrator Dr. Doug Devillier and VIP Counselor Mrs. Lorna Albers talk about how the program fits a unique space in the school district, how innovative educational models solve problems facing many districts, and how the VIP targets student needs coupled with an intentional emphasis on increasing the student experience in positive ways.