Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online
The Smart Social Team teaches parents, educators, and students how to stay safe on social media so they can Shine Online. We show you how to audit your Google results and use your social media accounts as a portfolio of positive accomplishments. We keep it tactical and practical with tips you can use to better understand how to navigate the digital world as a parent, student, and educator. Learn more at SmartSocial.com
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs speaks with Dr. Andrew J. Sanko, the superintendent of the Council Rock School District in suburban Philadelphia. They discuss how technology impacts students across various age groups and emphasize the impo...
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast's District Talk segment, host Josh Ochs interviews Ms. Norma Martinez, Superintendent of the Centralia School District in North Orange County, California. They discuss the challenges parents face in keeping up with evolving...
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This episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast features an in-depth interview with Will Pierce, Superintendent of 27 J Schools. The discussion revolves around the importance of engaging both parents and students to navigate the complexities of social media and digital tool...
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Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil, Superintendent of Uniondale Union Free School District, discusses the vital topic of keeping students safe on social media with the SmartSocial podcast. The conversation covers the impacts of technology on youth socialization, the gender-speci...
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, Dr. R. Terrell Yarbrough, Superintendent of Harlem Consolidated School District 122, discusses the integration of cell phones and AI in education. Dr. Yarbrough emphasizes the importance of teaching students how to use tec...
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Trent Bowers of Worthington City Schools shares how his district prioritizes student safety and success in a fast-moving digital world. With over 10,000 students under his care—and as a father of three—D...
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Parents, Google’s Gemini AI for Kids might already be turned on for your child’s account. It’s designed to help with questions, but it can also feel like a “friend” to young kids and share wrong information.
This episode breaks down what parents need to know about Gemini...
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Superintendent Daniel Sullivan of Colchester Public Schools discusses the challenges and trends related to social media and technology use among students. The conversation covers the impact of digital devices on social-emo...
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, we host Dr. Brad Mason, Superintendent of Whittier City School District, as he discusses the critical importance of keeping children safe in a fast-paced digital world. The conversation covers the role of technology in chi...
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, host Josh Ochs interviews Dr. Marie Robinson, Superintendent of Bangor School Department in Maine, discussing digital safety and parent engagement. They explore the challenges students face in a digital age, including soci...
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On this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Ochs speaks with Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, Superintendent of Schools in Grandview, Missouri. They discuss the challenges parents and school leaders face in keeping kids safe online amidst rapidly evolving technology. The discussion highlights the increased impact of social media, AI, and digit...
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Dr. Dale Herl, Superintendent of the Independence Missouri School District, discusses the challenges and strategies of keeping students safe in a digital world. Dr. Herl shares insights on the implementation of cell phone ...
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Join Josh Ochs as he interviews Dr. Kellen Adams, Superintendent of USD 453 Leavenworth, on the SmartSocial.com Podcast. They discuss key strategies for keeping students safe online, managing screen time addiction, and fostering healthy communication between parents and...
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, we dive into the complex world of digital boundaries for students and the disruptions they cause in schools. We feature an engaging conversation with Laurie Barron, Superintendent of Evergreen School District in Montana, a...
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Today’s AI tools can do more than analyze text. They can scan an image and instantly identify where it was taken—even if there’s no tag or caption.
In this Josh Talk, we explore how easy it’s become to trace a student’s location from a simple photo, and why that should m...
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Oaks interviews Mark Odsather, the Superintendent of Pleasant View School District in California, about innovative strategies to keep students safe on social media. They discuss the importance of teaching kids to use ...
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Join Dr. Thomas McBryde, Jr., superintendent of Hackensack Public Schools in New Jersey, as he discusses the increasing mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and self-harm, that students face due to digital interactions and social media. This episode of...
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In this episode of the Smart Social.com podcast, Josh Ochs interviews Dr. John Barile, the Superintendent of Brookfield Public Schools, to discuss key strategies for keeping students safe and successful in a digital age. They explore how parents can set boundaries and e...
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In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, G. Elgin Card, Superintendent of Princeton City School District, joins the show to discuss the challenges and solutions for keeping students safe in a fast-paced digital world. With approximately 6,000 students, the Prince...
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What does online exclusion really feel like for kids—and how can parents and educators help?
In this Josh Talk, we explore the emotional impact of being left out online. Whether it's being ghosted in a group chat or seeing a party they weren’t invited to, these digital moments can affect a child's self-esteem.
Josh shares practical ways to:
- Recognize when your...
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