Welcome to another epic episode of Restart Recharge! This week, hosts Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter are joined by the incredible EDU Guardians: Larisa Black, Aileen Wallace, Christie Cloud, and Alyssa Faubion (and Heather Brown). These educational superheroes share their origin story and the super tools that power their mission to unite and ignite the passion of educators worldwide.

Discover how the EDU Guardians evolved from a simple AI prompt into a thriving community of over 145 educators, each with a unique superhero persona. Learn about their innovative methods of connecting educators through trading cards, virtual meetups, and collaborative projects, all aimed at building a supportive and dynamic personal learning family (PLF).

Follow the EDU Guardians on their socials!
Twitter/X - @EduGuardian5
Instagram - @EduGuardian5
TikTok - @EduGuardian5

Join the EDU Guardians! Check out the details here:
EduGuardian5.com

Meet the EDU Guardians at ISTE!

June 24
Edge U Badges 10:30 AM
Quizizz - 2:45 PM
Book Creator 3:15
Figma - 3:30 PM

June 25
Quizizz Photo - 12:20 PM
Brisk+EG+Week of AI - 5-7PM

June 26
Curipod/BenQ - 11:00 AM

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Professional development designed specifically for instructional coaches, like you!
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In this episode of Restart Recharge, Katie Ritter and Matthaeus Huelse tackle the important topic of cybersecurity in education with Kehlan Rutan, Senior Information Security Officer at Forward Edge. As schools become frequent targets for cyber threats, Kehlan shares his extensive experience in improving cybersecurity for K-12 schools, offering practical strategies to protect digital environments.

We discuss why educational institutions are particularly vulnerable, the tactics cybercriminals use, and essential steps to safeguard your data. Kehlan explains terms like malware, ransomware, and the dark web in an accessible way. He also provides actionable tips on password management, recognizing phishing attempts, and the importance of regular updates.

Whether you're an educator, administrator, or just someone using the internet, this episode has valuable information to help you stay safe online.

Give Kehlan a follow!
Twitter: @Kehlan



Coaches Camp
Professional development designed specifically for instructional coaches, like you!
Join us in Cincinnati - July 29th - 30th
or Virtually - July 22nd - 24th

Edge•U Badges
Edge•U is an anytime, anywhere professional learning platform made for teachers by teachers!

In this exciting episode, join Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter as they learn more about "Tech Madness", a thrilling tech competition that transformed professional development into a battleground of innovation and skill. Discover how our instructional coaches Alyssa Faubion and Jordan Petri turned a friendly contest into a powerhouse of learning, motivation, and community building among educators. We discuss what makes this a success across multiple rural districts, and how Alyssa and Jordan kept engagement high throughout the competition. Fair warning, there may be some trash-talking in this episode!

Whether you're an educator looking for a spark of inspiration or simply in love with the idea of gamification in professional growth, this episode is for you. Our guest offer actionable tips that could change the way you approach teaching and coaching in your building. And if you are looking for an easy starting point, check out the template that Jordan created and feel free to use it for your own "Tech Madness!"

Get your own FREE Template:
Tech Madness!

Let Alyssa and Jordan know about your own Tech Madness!

Jordan
Twitter: @JordPetri
Instagram: @JordPetri

Alyssa:
Twitter: @farmerfaubs
Instagram: @farmerfaubs



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Coaches Camp
Professional development designed specifically for instructional coaches, like you!
Join us in Cincinnati - July 29th - 30th
or Virtually - July 22nd - 24th