The Cutting EDge

The Cutting Edge is a web series powered by Verano Learning Partners.

The Cutting Edge features a variety of guests from school administrators and teachers to thought leaders and policy analysts.
Episodes focus on the latest trends in Education and the future of learning for younger generations.

Season 2, Episode 6 | Adriane Thompson

Tillie has a wonderful and insightful conversation with Adriane Thompson, an Arizona Mom, Blogger and Advocate for school options. They discuss the Hybrid learning model and why it works well for their family, among other fantastic topics! Don’t miss this one! !

Season 2, Episode 4 | Marissa Bachler

Tillie is back with Valor Preparatory Academy of Arizona for chat with one of their fantastic math teachers, Marissa Bachler. They talk about the unique way Valor implements hybrid learning as well as Valor’s 4 ‘C’s, and much more!

Season 2, Episode 3 | American Virtual Academy

Tillie catches up with repeat-guest of the show, Julie Taylor and newcomer Kerri Hennen, the Head-of-School and Principal, respectively, of American Virtual Academy. They discuss navigating a learning day at an online school as well as many other interesting topics around learning in a virtual setting. To learn more about the American Virtual Academy visit www.americanvirtualacademy.com

Season 2, Episode 2 | Dan Mahlandt

This time Tillie is speaking with the wonderfully passionate Principal of Valor Preparatory Academy of Arizona, Dan Mahlandt. They discuss the hybrid learning model and how Valor is one of the only schools out there that is built precisely to harness the power of hybrid to help students excel inside and outside of the classroom.

Season 2, Episode 1 | Adam Johnson

The Cutting EDge is back with an all new set of interviews! Tillie Elvrum speaks with Adam Johnson, a student at Valor Preparatory Academy in Goodyear Arizona!

On The Road | AFC National Policy Summit | Hot Take!

A Cutting EDge Quick Clip! with the President and CEO of EdChoice, Robert Enlow. Captured from our On The Road series at AFC Policy Summit in Milwaukee, WI!

On The Road | AFC National Policy Summit | #2

This time the crew heads to Milwaukee, WI to attend the American Federation for Children’s National Policy Summit. We catch up with a few familiar faces and get their quick takes on some of the most burning questions in education today.

On The Road | AFC National Policy Summit

This time the crew heads to Milwaukee, WI to attend the American Federation for Children’s National Policy Summit. We catch up with a few familiar faces and get their quick takes on some of the most burning questions in education today.

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