This week Kevin and Tom talk with Katie Radeke, a early intervention Special Education specialist with 27 years of experience! Check out the interview and take note of the resources listed below! She works for Benton Stearns Education District (serving Stearns and Benton County School Districts - minus St. Cloud) and is an excellent educator and a great ray of hope!

https://helpmegrowmn.org

https://helpmeconnect.web.health.state.mn.us

If you have any questions for Katie, you can reach her here: katieradeke@gmail.com

This week Kevin and Tom catch up with a long-time friend and supporter of Top 20.

Dr. Kasey Johnson started her educational journey 25 years ago and has enjoyed learning from her students and peers each step of the way. After teaching English, Music, Social Studies, and English Language Learners for students in K-12, Dr. Johnson started a new journey as chair of the Education department for Ottawa University. During that time, Dr. Johnson wrote and implemented multiple Master’s degree programs, oversaw undergraduate and graduate programs and clinicals and enjoyed providing professional development for educators throughout the Kansas City and Phoenix areas. She is a published author, nationally recognized trainer, master teacher, and presenter. Currently, Dr. Johnson uses her educational skills and understanding of organizational management as a regional director of sales for Hotel Management and Consulting in Kansas City. Although not in the classroom, she finds many parallels between the helping and hospitality professions and enjoys assisting in training and supporting the amazing individuals currently managing the hotels throughout the Midwest. When she isn’t working, Dr. Johnson enjoys traveling with her husband Matt and hearing about the adventures and accomplishments of her three amazing sons and beautiful daughter-in-law.

If you have any questions, Dr. Johnson can be reached at smartermoms@gmail.com.

This week Kevin and Tom take time to discuss meaningful ways to reach out and find students that are lost in the shuffle. Some of these "lost" students have straight As, some are failing, some are engaged, some are asleep in class. Schools and programs need people that can find them and remind them of their worth!

Have a listen and then pass it on to someone that needs to hear it!