SustainED Impact

SustainED Impact

From Cultural Connections Lab by Taylor Tribble, Kelly Forbes, and Mike Overholt

December 22, 2025 · 1h 8m · Season 3 · Episode 1

About this episode

The episode features discussions with educational consultants and advocates about innovative resources and inclusive learning environments.

Alicia Stevens-Blair is an educational consultant, advocate, and cofounder of SustainED LLC , dedicated to empowering students and equipping educators with the tools they need to succeed. Throughout her career, she has championed the use of innovative educational resources—including emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence—to create inclusive and dynamic learning environments that inspire both students and teachers. Tracy Hoover is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and lifelong learner who has proudly called Oklahoma home for the past 18 years. Originally from sunny Southern California, her early passion for science and love of animals initially inspired dreams of a career in veterinary medicine. However, she soon discovered her true calling in education—where she could ignite curiosity and inspire lifelong learning in others. Stephanie Skidmore is a dedicated educator and instructional leader with a passion for helping students and teachers reach their fullest potential. Originally from Colorado, she came to Oklahoma for college and then began her teaching journey in Moscow, Russia—a transformative experience that deepened her commitment to building…

People in this episode

Hosts: Taylor Tribble, Kelly Forbes, Mike Overholt

Guests: Alicia Stevens-Blair, Tracy Hoover, Stephanie Skidmore

Topics covered

  • education
  • empowerment
  • innovative resources
  • inclusive learning
  • instructional coaching

Keywords

  • educational consultant
  • SustainED
  • instructional coach
  • emerging technologies
  • lifelong learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SustainED LLC

Places: Oklahoma, Southern California, Moscow, Russia

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