Welcome to "On The Subject" with host Michael Vilardo, CEO and Co-founder of Subject. Here, we dive deep into the world of education, exploring the journeys that shape us, the systems that educate us, and the visions that guide our future learning. At Subject, we’re redefining online learning, crafting digital learning experiences that resonate with the curiosity and pace of today’s high school students. Imagine classes as engaging as your favorite Netflix series, where learning isn’t just a task—it’s an adventure.Each episode, we invite thinkers, educators, and innovators to share their stories and insights. Together, we’ll uncover the challenges, celebrate the triumphs, and dream up the future of education. So, whether you’re a student navigating your academic path, a teacher or admin passionate about shaping minds, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of learning, you’re in the right place.
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#47 – Calexico Unified’s Esmeralda Garcia on Expanding Equity Through After-School Learning [VIDEO]
May 6, 2025—S0
In this episode of On the Subject, host Michael Vilardo sits down with Esmeralda Garcia, Director of Expanded Learning at Calexico Unified—possibly the southernmost district in California—to explore how she’s reimagining education outside the traditional school day. From ballet to credit recovery, Esmeralda’s after-school programs are driven by a vision to close opportunity gaps and bring […]
#46 – Iredell-Statesville’s Tim Woody on Building Career Pathways for Students to Graduate Employed, Enlisted, or as Entrepreneurs [VIDEO]
Apr 29, 2025—S0
On this episode of On the Subject, host Michael Vilardo sits down with Tim Woody, Executive Director of High Schools and CTE from Iredell-Statesville Schools, to explore how CTE programs are redefining student success by building tangible, monetizable skills — and why early career guidance is key to unlocking real-world opportunities after graduation.
#45 – Los Nietos School District’s Dr. Ramiro Rubalcaba on the Future of Schooling as Human, Diverse, and Connected [VIDEO]
Apr 22, 2025—S0
In this episode of On the Subject, host Michael Vilardo, CEO of Subject.com, interviews Dr. Ramiro Rubalcaba, Superintendent of Los Nietos School District, live from the ACSA Superintendents’ Symposium in Monterey, California. They discuss actionable strategies for K-12 district leadership—from building strong family-school relationships and implementing culturally relevant meals to empowering student voice and launching programs […]
#44 – Byron Union School District’s Crystal Castaneda on Transforming K–8 Learning, Empowering Teachers, and Leading the Gen Alpha Era [VIDEO]
Apr 15, 2025—S0
In this episode of On the Subject, Michael Vilardo sits down with Crystal Castaneda, Superintendent of Byron Union School District, in California. From teaching ABCs to her sisters in a closet to leading one of the most forward-thinking K–8 districts in the Bay Area, Crystal shares her journey through every level of education—and the innovation she’s […]
#43 – Las Cruces Public Schools’ Jaime De La Torre on Expanding Impact and Innovating with AI in Education [VIDEO]
Apr 1, 2025—S0
On The Subject, host Michael Vilardo, co-founder and CEO of Subject.com, sits down with Jaime De La Torre, Director of Instructional Technology at Las Cruces Public Schools, New Mexico’s second-largest district. From growing up just 30 miles south in Anthony, NM, to impacting students across Texas and New Mexico, Jaime shares his journey into education, […]
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