ConnectEd with Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley

George White Topic: Educational Leadership Successful educational leaders understand that student success is measured in many ways. In this podcast, George reflects on the important qualities of educational leadership in ever changing settings. … More

Joseph Roy Topic: Road Map to Educational Excellence Adopted by the Bethlehem Area School District, the Road Map to Educational Excellence is based in research and provides a district framework for addressing the academic and non academic challenges of students. … More

Norma Nunez Ruch Topic: El Sistema El Sistema is an innovative program that teaches music, character development and teamwork as students form an orchestra. Norma shares her experience growing up with El Sistema and leading the movement in the Lehigh Valley.… More

Jessica Baker Topic: Social Emotional Learning Academic achievement is often stalled when young people struggle with significant social emotional challenges. Jessica Baker shares her experiences in working with students and the hopeful strategies and interventions that help develop coping skills and resiliency. … More

David Jones Topic: My Brothers Keeper My Brothers Keeper is a national initiative that addresses the challenges of young men of color. David discusses the purpose of My Brothers Keeper and how it addresses the unique challenges in the Lehigh Valley.… More

Dale Erquiaga Topic: Communities In Schools As the new President of Communities In Schools, Dale shares his vision for addressing the needs of the nations most vulnerable students and how CIS services can help students to stay in school and succeed in life. … More

Chip Linehan Topic: Building 21 Building 21 is an innovative educational experience that creates new opportunities and environments to spark inquiry and curiosity. Chip Linehan discusses the birth of Building 21, its philosophy and the day to day experience of learning at Building 21. … More

Lauren Goff Topic: Corporate Social Responsibility In this segment of ConnectEd, Lauren Goff discusses how Olympus of the Americas has chosen to engage the local community. Lauren shares how the efforts of Olympus create meaningful contribution with local non profits and also create a culture of giving at Olympus.… More

Lucretia Brown Topic: Equity Lucretia Brown discusses the challenges of Equity in our school systems today. The work of Equity is a cultural shift to provide of the needs of all students. This podcast discusses the opportunities and challenges of adopting an Equity framework. … More

Jill Pereira Topic: Community Schools Community Schools is a model that opens its doors to community resources that integrate academic, health, youth development and other needed resources. By growing strong relationships with partners, the school becomes the hub of the community focused on student success. … More

Al Douglas and Glen Bressner Topic: The Leader in Me The Leader In Me utilizes the Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for school age children. This podcasts explores how the Leader In Me is teaching children leadership skills and helping to transform school culture.… More