Podcasts

The Pulse #123 - 02/03/10
Ever wish you had some help in understanding financial information? Wish you had a better grip in your bills, savings and saving for retirement? Field Representative Sarah Papineau is a Dave Ramsey-Trained Financial Counselor and has developed a new workshop "Personal Finance 101". She explains what you can expect in the workshop and how it will be offered.

The Pulse #122 - 01/22/10
Troops to Teachers is back on the show as Director Chad Schatz provides an update on the program and discusses potential expansion in the future. For more information, including benefits and certification, you can go to: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/ve_troops_to_teachers.htm or call 877-530-2765. To contact the St. Louis VA call: 888-442-4551.

The Pulse #121 - 01/15/10
It's a new year and a new legislative session. Listen to Mike Wood preview the legislative session and Kent King discuss MSTA's opposition to Race to the Top.

The Pulse #120 - 12/07/09
Looking to save some money? Liberty Mutual Branch Manager Roger Jackson explains how you can get a 10% discount on auto and home insurance as an MSTA member. For more information you can go to: http://www.msta.org/benefits/discounts_deals.aspx, www.libertymutual.com/msta or call Liberty Mutual at: 800-837-5254. For more information on the Learn and Return program you can go to: www.libertymutual.com/teachers.

The Pulse #119 - 12/04/09
It’s a "Race To The Top" and Rachel Webb joins the show to explain what that might mean to Missouri. To read more about it: www.dese.mo.gov/rt3. Also a new life insurance benefit is highlighted. Check it out at: www.mstaendorsedbenefits.com.

The Pulse #118 - 11/24/09
It’s a Convention Recap! Find out what you missed or see if you agree with our analysis. Krista Meyer provides a recap of the Assembly of Delegates debate plus update on the new MSTA officers, workshops and the William T. Lucky Award. Finally, find out about a new benefit from Liberty Mutual.

The Pulse #117 - 11/04/09
Going to the MSTA Convention? Get the scoop on workshops and activities by listening to this edition of The Pulse.

The Pulse #116 - 09/04/09
Need help answering the question “Why should I join MSTA?”? Sarah Papineau, MSTA Field Coordinator, offers tips on member recruitment. Whether it is a group setting or one-on-one, we have suggestions to make the process easier.

The Pulse #115 - 08/20/09
This week on The Pulse Todd talks to educational game developer, Shane Blazek. Shane is the husband of a KC teacher and has just created his first game, Learn the States and Capitals to help the students in his wife’s class as well as students across the U.S. To find out more about Shane and his company Portnine and to play his game, head to http://portnine.com. If you have ideas for educational games Shane would love to hear them. You can email him at: comments@portnine.com.

The Pulse #114 - 08/14/09
Interested in the latest on Career Ladder funding? Senator Gary Nodler, Missouri Senate Appropriations Chair, discusses the letter he and Representative Allen Icet penned about the issue as well as providing a state budget forecast.