Corey Alderdice
@alderdice.bsky.social
@ARMathSciArts.bsky.social Executive Director. NCSSS Past-President. Advocating for student growth that sparks opportunity and creates change. Blog: coreyalderdice.com. Podcast: slicewithdice.com #ASMSA
In school, we often tell students to avoid failure.
In the gym, failure's the goal.
After 16 weeks with World Arm Wrestling Champion Monster Michael Todd, I’ve learned growth comes from "going until failure" in both fitness and in learning.
🎧 Listen: wix.to/U4gmdOc
In the gym, failure's the goal.
After 16 weeks with World Arm Wrestling Champion Monster Michael Todd, I’ve learned growth comes from "going until failure" in both fitness and in learning.
🎧 Listen: wix.to/U4gmdOc
October 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
In school, we often tell students to avoid failure.
In the gym, failure's the goal.
After 16 weeks with World Arm Wrestling Champion Monster Michael Todd, I’ve learned growth comes from "going until failure" in both fitness and in learning.
🎧 Listen: wix.to/U4gmdOc
In the gym, failure's the goal.
After 16 weeks with World Arm Wrestling Champion Monster Michael Todd, I’ve learned growth comes from "going until failure" in both fitness and in learning.
🎧 Listen: wix.to/U4gmdOc
🎉 Slice #100 is here!
No clip show. No celebrity cameos. No mushy monologues.
Just reflections on gifted education, leadership, Arkansas schools, and the joy (and messiness) of learning.
🍰 Grab the centennial slice: open.spotify.com/episode/5P5r...
#GiftedEd #EdLeadership #Podcast
No clip show. No celebrity cameos. No mushy monologues.
Just reflections on gifted education, leadership, Arkansas schools, and the joy (and messiness) of learning.
🍰 Grab the centennial slice: open.spotify.com/episode/5P5r...
#GiftedEd #EdLeadership #Podcast
September 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🎉 Slice #100 is here!
No clip show. No celebrity cameos. No mushy monologues.
Just reflections on gifted education, leadership, Arkansas schools, and the joy (and messiness) of learning.
🍰 Grab the centennial slice: open.spotify.com/episode/5P5r...
#GiftedEd #EdLeadership #Podcast
No clip show. No celebrity cameos. No mushy monologues.
Just reflections on gifted education, leadership, Arkansas schools, and the joy (and messiness) of learning.
🍰 Grab the centennial slice: open.spotify.com/episode/5P5r...
#GiftedEd #EdLeadership #Podcast
All right. Let’s do this one last time. PD underway. Student Leaders are now back on campus. We’re gearing up for move-in on Saturday. It’s gonna be a ‘Phintastic year at #ASMSA.
August 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
All right. Let’s do this one last time. PD underway. Student Leaders are now back on campus. We’re gearing up for move-in on Saturday. It’s gonna be a ‘Phintastic year at #ASMSA.
It was a joy to attend the Sister Cities International convening this week in Ft. Worth. The Hot Springs Sister City Program was honored as the Best Overall Program for our community size for our comprehensive experience to connect with Hanamaki, Japan! hotsprings.pressreader.com/article/2814...
July 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It was a joy to attend the Sister Cities International convening this week in Ft. Worth. The Hot Springs Sister City Program was honored as the Best Overall Program for our community size for our comprehensive experience to connect with Hanamaki, Japan! hotsprings.pressreader.com/article/2814...
A student at Orientation today showed me his iPod Classic playing my podcast and I have so many questions…
June 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
A student at Orientation today showed me his iPod Classic playing my podcast and I have so many questions…
It’s kind of fitting that the 1,000th download of my podcast came from yesterday’s special Commencement episode. You can check them all out at slicewithdice.com or wherever you get your sound stories!
May 19, 2025 at 2:42 AM
It’s kind of fitting that the 1,000th download of my podcast came from yesterday’s special Commencement episode. You can check them all out at slicewithdice.com or wherever you get your sound stories!
A volcanic eruption. A barren wasteland. A few frightened gophers. In my latest podcast, I share a story of quiet resilience and what it means for the Class of 2025—and for all of us.
Dig in: open.spotify.com/episode/1hpD...
Dig in: open.spotify.com/episode/1hpD...
May 18, 2025 at 12:57 AM
A volcanic eruption. A barren wasteland. A few frightened gophers. In my latest podcast, I share a story of quiet resilience and what it means for the Class of 2025—and for all of us.
Dig in: open.spotify.com/episode/1hpD...
Dig in: open.spotify.com/episode/1hpD...
The big day is finally here for #ASMSA’s Class of 2025! Looking forward to honoring these 95 outstanding students today for their achievements, resilience, and persistence.
May 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The big day is finally here for #ASMSA’s Class of 2025! Looking forward to honoring these 95 outstanding students today for their achievements, resilience, and persistence.
A word of thanks to the Jacksons for celebrating our amazing # ASMSA
Student Ambassadors this evening. Two more days until graduation!
Student Ambassadors this evening. Two more days until graduation!
May 16, 2025 at 2:06 AM
A word of thanks to the Jacksons for celebrating our amazing # ASMSA
Student Ambassadors this evening. Two more days until graduation!
Student Ambassadors this evening. Two more days until graduation!
#ASMSA hosted members of HSNP Rotary Club on campus for their weekly meeting. In addition to Interact members helping, Rotarians heard from Jason Hudnell, our Director of Admissions, about the way the school serves nearly 6,000 Arkansans each year! #DolphinPride
April 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
#ASMSA hosted members of HSNP Rotary Club on campus for their weekly meeting. In addition to Interact members helping, Rotarians heard from Jason Hudnell, our Director of Admissions, about the way the school serves nearly 6,000 Arkansans each year! #DolphinPride
Last night’s Fifty for the Future annual banquet was a celebration of continued progress as growth for Hot Springs and Garland County. It was my pleasure to serve as President of the group in 2024.
April 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Last night’s Fifty for the Future annual banquet was a celebration of continued progress as growth for Hot Springs and Garland County. It was my pleasure to serve as President of the group in 2024.
Five years ago today, the pandemic era began in earnest at #ASMSA. My thoughts on the era and gratitude for the ways our students and colleagues showed resilience is the heart of this week’s podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/1F6I...
March 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Five years ago today, the pandemic era began in earnest at #ASMSA. My thoughts on the era and gratitude for the ways our students and colleagues showed resilience is the heart of this week’s podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/1F6I...
Gifted and Talented educators are in town this week for the annual AGATE conference. We were proud to host a pre-con and evening social for participants today at @armathsciarts.bsky.social #ASMSA #gtchat
March 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Gifted and Talented educators are in town this week for the annual AGATE conference. We were proud to host a pre-con and evening social for participants today at @armathsciarts.bsky.social #ASMSA #gtchat
🌟 Spoke on a panel today about Navigating Failure in Specialized STEM Schools! Failure isn’t the end—it’s a stepping stone to innovation. Grateful to share insights on building resilience in high-pressure academic environments. 💡Thanks to NCSSS for hosting! #STEM
February 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🌟 Spoke on a panel today about Navigating Failure in Specialized STEM Schools! Failure isn’t the end—it’s a stepping stone to innovation. Grateful to share insights on building resilience in high-pressure academic environments. 💡Thanks to NCSSS for hosting! #STEM
We talk about college degrees for social media influencers, with a focus on a new Bachelor of Arts in Digital Content Creation program at Arkansas Tech. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in the creator economy. slicewithdice.com #edusky
January 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
We talk about college degrees for social media influencers, with a focus on a new Bachelor of Arts in Digital Content Creation program at Arkansas Tech. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in the creator economy. slicewithdice.com #edusky
Snowy scenes from the @armathsciarts.bsky.social campus this afternoon. #ASMSA
January 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Snowy scenes from the @armathsciarts.bsky.social campus this afternoon. #ASMSA
Sharing thoughts on school leadership, gifted education, and college admissions via my podcast has been a fun project this semester. Find an episode that sparks your curiosity at slicewithdice.com!
December 29, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Sharing thoughts on school leadership, gifted education, and college admissions via my podcast has been a fun project this semester. Find an episode that sparks your curiosity at slicewithdice.com!
Gifted students aren’t a rarity—they’re in every classroom. Yet most teachers receive zero training in how to support them.
Today's pod explores a recent NAGC report on how universal prep in #GiftedEducation can uplift all learners. #gtchat #edusky
Full episode at slicewithdice.com.
Today's pod explores a recent NAGC report on how universal prep in #GiftedEducation can uplift all learners. #gtchat #edusky
Full episode at slicewithdice.com.
December 27, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Gifted students aren’t a rarity—they’re in every classroom. Yet most teachers receive zero training in how to support them.
Today's pod explores a recent NAGC report on how universal prep in #GiftedEducation can uplift all learners. #gtchat #edusky
Full episode at slicewithdice.com.
Today's pod explores a recent NAGC report on how universal prep in #GiftedEducation can uplift all learners. #gtchat #edusky
Full episode at slicewithdice.com.
Help your student reflect, recharge, and set goals for the future. 🎓 This episode shares five key questions to guide meaningful end-of-semester conversations—perfect for celebrating wins and addressing challenges. 🎙️ Listen now! slicewithdice.com. #EduSky #parenting #ARed
December 25, 2024 at 1:56 AM
Help your student reflect, recharge, and set goals for the future. 🎓 This episode shares five key questions to guide meaningful end-of-semester conversations—perfect for celebrating wins and addressing challenges. 🎙️ Listen now! slicewithdice.com. #EduSky #parenting #ARed
Help your student reflect, recharge, and set goals for the future. 🎓 This episode shares five key questions to guide meaningful end-of-semester conversations—perfect for celebrating wins and addressing challenges. 🎙️ Listen now! coreyalderdice.wixsite.com/index/post/t...
December 23, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Help your student reflect, recharge, and set goals for the future. 🎓 This episode shares five key questions to guide meaningful end-of-semester conversations—perfect for celebrating wins and addressing challenges. 🎙️ Listen now! coreyalderdice.wixsite.com/index/post/t...
A word of thanks to President Bobbitt, several members of our Board of Visitors, and a few student Admissions Delegates who joined us on campus for this discussion. Here's looking ahead to continued growth and progress in 2025!
December 20, 2024 at 10:56 PM
A word of thanks to President Bobbitt, several members of our Board of Visitors, and a few student Admissions Delegates who joined us on campus for this discussion. Here's looking ahead to continued growth and progress in 2025!
We closed the semester at #ASMSA today with a special visit from Arkansas Secretary of Education Dr. Jacob Oliva to discuss the school's mission, impact, and needs.
December 20, 2024 at 10:56 PM
We closed the semester at #ASMSA today with a special visit from Arkansas Secretary of Education Dr. Jacob Oliva to discuss the school's mission, impact, and needs.
The Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus at Former Majestic Hotel Site in Hot Springs was an absolute delight this evening. Theatrics, acrobatics, and hijinks under the little Big Top is a perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening with their remaining shows this weekend. www.piccolozoppe.com
December 14, 2024 at 3:39 AM
The Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus at Former Majestic Hotel Site in Hot Springs was an absolute delight this evening. Theatrics, acrobatics, and hijinks under the little Big Top is a perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening with their remaining shows this weekend. www.piccolozoppe.com