Tech Times
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Episodes
67 episodes
More than Lines, A Look Into What it Takes To Build
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we talk with Drafting and Design Instructors Lee Turner and Michael Doering. Learn what it takes to bring ideas to life and how chance brought them both to the classroom.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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36:16
More Than Hair, What it Takes to Succeed in Cosmetology
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we learn about what it takes to make it in the world of Cosmetology. We sit down with Instructor Kerri Bowman and students Carter and Jenn to see what it takes to succeed in this world.
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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27:40
Training for Emergencies, Opening Eyes during Danger
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we sit down with EMR/EMT instructor Jim Massey. Hear about the event that drove him to a career in emergency services and why one student chose to take the EMR/EMT program.
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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18:47
Welcome to "Nerd Heaven", Helping Students Build Their Futures
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we talk all things engineering with Instructor Kim Bonifield. Learn how we prepare students for success and hear from her student Carlos about what makes the program unique.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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26:50
Little Moments Lead to Big Impacts
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Early Care and Education Instructors Brigitte Ground and SueAnn Cardwell about the program, the misconceptions and how they prepare students for a multitude of career options.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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36:48
Coming Full Circle; Building Careers
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Masonry and Introduction to Construction Instructor Chauncey Kila. Hear about his journey to the classroom and why Tulsa Tech is a special place to him.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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30:54
Growing Up Tulsa Tech
Tulsa Tech is turning 60! Travel back with us to 1965, when it all began. Hear firsthand stories from the families who lived it: Judith Lemley Holt, daughter of our first Superintendent Dr. Joe Lemley, Lanny Gibbs, son of Tulsa Tech’s very firs...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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58:51
A New School Year and Building for the Future
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we sit down with Superintendent and CEO Dr. Steve Tiger. Hear about what excited him the most for the new Career Education Center and what he hopes staff and students are feeling this first month of sch...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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26:00
Wrapping Up and Planning for the Future
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Superintendent and CEO Dr. Steve Tiger about another incredible school year. We also look forward to construction on the Career Education Center and discuss what it means for the community....
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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25:05
Asking the Hard Questions, Listening to the Body
In this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with High School Extension instructor Stacia Bowden. She tell us what makes her Biomedical Science class unique and how High School Extension programs open so many doors for our students....
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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23:39
A Measured Approach, Growing Careers
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Sand Springs Carpentry instructor John Williams. Hear how he uses his classroom to teach more than just the skills of the trade, and how the program sets students up for success.
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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16:11
Helping Students Envision Their Future
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Vision Care Instructor Dava Jackson. Hear what drove her to the classroom and the opportunities that await students.
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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25:48
Setting Students up for Success
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Professional Dental Assistant Instructor/Coordinator April Williams. Hear her path to the classroom and how this program sets students up for success.
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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30:41
More Than Pills, A Growing Career
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Owasso Pharmacy Tech instructor Christa McDonald. Hear how she got her start in the industry and how this program sets students up for success.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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14:25
Creating a Rich Sound, Fulfilling a Need
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we travel north to Owasso to chat with Sound Engineering Instructor Tim Bell. Hear how he got his start, and what makes this program so special.
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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20:09
A Unique Perspective, A Dream Career
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Private Pilot Ground School Instructor Matthew Hawkins. Hear his path to the classroom and what makes this program so special.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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22:01
Celebrating Our Board of Education
January is School Board Appreciation Month! We're thrilled to chat with Board of Education President, Dr. Jim Baker. He shares what he thinks makes our Board of Education so special and his proudest moments in his more than 40 year...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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12:24
Celebrating Our Award Winners
Celebrate the holiday season with a special look at our Employee Award Winners. Hear from our Employee of the Year, Counselor of the Year, New Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Year. Each recounts that special moment in August and what it ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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16:14
A Passion for Teaching, A Passion for Art
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we venture to the Riverside Campus to chat with Multimedia Design Instructor Amanda Morton. Hear how her program helps document the year so students always have a keepsake.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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13:41
Restoring the Luster, Growing his Students
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast, we chat with Collision Repair Instructor Jeffrey LeJeune. Hear where he found his passion for cars, and the message he works to impart on all his students.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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31:47
Defining Mechatronics, Developing Real World Skills
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast we chat with Mechatronics Systems Technician Instructor Casey Taylor. Hear about his journey to the classroom and the job opportunities for graduates of the program.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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18:27
Burnin' and Learnin', Unlocking limitless Opportunities
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Peoria Campus Welding Instructors Jerrod Dewitt and Seth Hix. Hear there unique path to the welding shop, and what opportunities students have in the field.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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20:38
More Than Numbers, Telling the Story of Business
On this episode of the Tech Times Podcast we chat with Accounting Instructor Shanna Fletcher. Hear her unique path to the classroom and why the world of accounting is not just a collection of numbers.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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21:02
A Winding Path to the Classroom
On this episode of the Tech Times podcast, we sit down with Biomedical Science instructor Holly Ivers to explore her unconventional path to the classroom. Holly shares how her twists and turns in the field shaped her approach to teaching, and h...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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21:30