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  • Episode 5: Instructional Services Expansion with Jim Fregelette and Christa McHale

    Episode 5: Instructional Services Expansion with Jim Fregelette and Christa McHale
    Feb 13 2026
    For this episode's interview, we're talking about Erie 1 BOCES' Instructional Services expansion with Jim Fregelette, Executive Director of Administrative Services and Operations for Erie 1 BOCES, and Christa McHale, Director of Educational Partnerships and Workforce Development. The 219,000 square foot space at Walden Avenue in Depew will incorporate a wide range of educational opportunities. The new center is scheduled to open in the fall of 2027. Learn more at https://www.e1b.org/programs-for-students/instructional-services-expansion In this episode's announcements, we learn about how Erie 1 BOCES is highlighting its connections to local school districts through updated Collaborate reports. We also hear about hands-on substitute training through the STARS program, a major milestone in its LPN program with a 100 percent licensure pass rate for May 2025 graduates, as well as Erie 1 BOCES Participation Season. -To learn more about the Erie 1 BOCES STARS (Substitute Training and Recruiting Services), visit e1b.org/STARS. -Learn about the LPN Program at http://e1b.org/lpn. -Check out student highlights from the Collaborate series at https://www.e1b.org/view-all-news Episode Rundown 0:00- Opening 0:50 - Announcements 3:45 - Interview 19:31 - Trivia 20:28 – Closing
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    21 min
  • Episode 4: IDEA Committee

    Episode 4: IDEA Committee
    Jan 5 2026
    For this episode, we talk with Nicole Kerner and Amy Tuzzolino of Erie 1 BOCES' Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (I.D.E.A.) Committee about how the committee works to create an environment where all can be heard and valued. The pair also spoke to how the committee identifies issues of importance to staff, creating opportunities across the staff to take part in professional development and empowering students at Erie 1 BOCES to become leaders in their buildings and their communities. In the announcements, learn about how Workforce Development students are giving back and some of the ways you can support students at Erie 1 BOCES CTE centers. -Salon, Spa and Barbershop Client Services: https://wfd.e1b.org/ourprograms/salon-and-spa-client-services -Harkness CTE Center Clothing Drive: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:c70ef78f-7d0f-4e13-b45a-7d3c31fddf3a -Potter CTE Center Career Closet: For information, contact Beth Feeney at efeeney@e1b.org or by calling 716-821-7351 Episode Rundown 0:00- Opening 0:42 - Announcements 1:56 - Interview 11:24 - Trivia 12:17 - Closing
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    13 min
  • Episode 3: Artificial Intelligence

    Episode 3: Artificial Intelligence
    Dec 2 2025

    For this episode, we talk about artificial intelligence with Michelle Okal-Frink, Director of Business Continuity, Research and Innovation for the Western New York Regional Information Center, also known as the WNYRIC; Joe Roaldi, Supervisor for Leadership, Mentoring, & Technology Integration for the WNYRIC, and Nathan Thoma, a Technology Coordinator in Erie 1 BOCES Instructional Services.

    In the announcements, learn about the inaugural SMART Collaborative Youth Mental Health Summit, the induction of students into the National Technical Honor Society and the first-of-its-kind Theatre Jam event to support the learning of high school arts performers!

    SMART Collaboraitve Youth Mental Health Summit: https://www.e1b.org/post-details-page/~board/erie-1-boces-news/post/empowering-student-wellness-smart-youth-mental-health-summit-launches

    Theatre Jam: https://www.e1b.org/post-details-page/~board/erie-1-boces-news/post/theatre-jam-2025-a-day-of-creativity-and-collaboration

    00:00 - Opening

    00:58 - Announcements

    02:14 - Interview with Michelle Okal-Frink, Joe Roaldi and Nathan Thoma.

    13:11 - Trivia

    13:43 - Closing
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    14 min
  • Episode 2: Board of Education Service

    Episode 2: Board of Education Service
    Oct 22 2025
    For this episode, we had a chance to speak with Cameron Hall, a Board of Education member for Erie 1 BOCES and the Hamburg Central School District. Hall shared his experiences as a Board member, recalled his favorites parts of serving local schools and offered advice for those considering board service in their school community. Learn more about the Erie 1 BOCES Board of Education at https://www.e1b.org/about-us/board-of-education In the announcements, learn about the declaration of Erie 1 BOCES Day, CTE educator reimbursement rate changes in New York and Erie 1 BOCES' Sunrise Seminar. Erie 1 BOCES Day: https://www.e1b.org/post-details-page/~board/erie-1-boces-news/post/e1bexpansiongroundbreaking CTE Reimbursement Changes: https://www.e1b.org/post-details-page/~board/career-and-technical-education-news/post/erie-1-boces-celebrates-increase-in-state-funding-to-cte-instructors Sunrise Seminar: https://www.e1b.org/post-details-page/~board/erie-1-boces-news/post/inside-the-sunrise-seminar-2025 Episode Rundown 00:00 - Opening 00:40 - Announcements 02:12 - Interview with Cameron Hall 10:40 - Trivia 11:05 - Closing
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    11 min
  • Episode 1: Educator Hour

    Episode 1: Educator Hour
    Sep 22 2025

    Learn about the Educator Hour, a professional development program connecting educators with some of the most interesting sites and groups in Western New York. Dan Lynch, senior coordinator of the Arts in Education program for Erie 1 BOCES and creator of the Educator Hour program, speaks with host Gordon Block about how the program began and how it benefits participating educators.

    Learn more about the Educator Hour program and how to register at https://artsined.e1b.org/events/educator-hour

    00:00 - Opening

    01:10 - Announcements

    02:00 - Interview with Dan Lynch

    09:54 - Trivia

    10:21 - Closing
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    11 min
  • E1B in the Know Trailer

    E1B in the Know Trailer
    Sep 22 2025

    Welcome to E1B in the Know, the podcast that shares some of the great people and initiatives across Erie 1 BOCES.

    For those not familiar, Erie 1 BOCES supports school districts in Western New York with comprehensive services to enhance the region's educational environment. Almost 70 years since its formation, Erie 1 BOCES plays a key role in education through its diverse instructional programming to K–12 students, career training to adult learners, and administrative and technology services to optimize school district performance.

    Through interviews with our award-winning staff, organizational news updates and even a little bit of trivia, we hope to leave you a little more informed about our organization and feeling great about the things that are possible in education when we all work together.

    I'm your host, Gordon Block. Join us each month for a new episode of E1B in the Know. We look forward to you joining us.

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    1 min