We sit down with members of the MARESA team to talk about the programs, services, and people supporting education across Marquette and Alger counties. New episodes appear here as they’re published.
Latest Episode · Hosted by Rain Hintz
July 31, 2026Special Education22:25
In this episode, we sit down with Tammy Nyen, Executive Director of Special Education, and Theresa King, Director of Special Education Accountability and Compliance, to discuss the Special Education portion of our 2026-2029 Strategic Plan.
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November 14, 20257:36
Early Childhood
Great Start Collaborative funding was cut from the Michigan state budget this year. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Angela Miller-Porter, Great Start Collaborative Director here at Marquette-Alger RESA, to discuss the future of GSC.
August 18, 202510:57
MARESA Community
Subbing isn't just for teaching, schools also need parapros, lunch aides, custodians, secretaries, & more. In this episode, we sit down with Jamee Gobert from ESS to cover who's a good fit, what the role looks like, & how to get started.
February 14, 202527:17
Career & Technical Education
To celebrate CTE month, Gwinn High School Business Education CTE Teacher Kim Soyring highlights the value of Career and Technical Education in schools and shares insights from her own CTE classroom.
November 22, 20247:07
Health & Wellness
Student Wellness Coordinator Kelly Sager discusses strategies to support student health during the school year and beyond.
June 6, 202410:21
Teaching & Learning
Chandra Ziegler and Colleen Sundholm discuss practical tips to foster a love for reading in young children and the importance of empowering the next generation through literacy.
May 20, 202413:42
Early Childhood
Lyndsay Carey and Whitney Schampers discuss the new PreK for All initiative, the benefits of Great Start Readiness Program, and the importance of early childhood education.
April 26, 20242:24
MARESA Community
For this special episode of Chalk Talk, hear some of the children of Marquette-Alger RESA's employees discuss their favorite activities, what they think their parents do at work, and what they want to be when they grow up!
February 9, 202410:12
Special Education
Gaby Eyzaguirre and Stacy Maijala discuss how 3D printers are used in assistive technology to aid students in their educational journey.
Meet Your Host
Communications, Marquette-Alger RESA
Rain Hintz leads communications for Marquette-Alger RESA and hosts every episode of Chalk Talk — sitting down with the educators, specialists, and leaders behind MARESA's programs to share what's happening across our two-county education community.
