Let's Learn with Wisconsin ASCD

Monica Burns is a curriculum and EdTech consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator, and founder of ClassTechTips.com. Monica has authored Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom and EdTech Essentials: The Top 10 Technology Strategies for All Learning Environments which is the subject of this episode. She was able to meet with Rob Meyer and Ryan Ruggles, WASCD Board members, at the ASCD Annual Conference.

We are joined by educator, author, and sought after consultant, Dr. John Hannigan. John has authored a number of books around social emotional learning and behavior support in schools. He currently serves as a consultant helping schools ensure that systems are in place so that every student can succeed socially and academically. In the interview, he will be discussing the second edition of Don't Suspend Me: An Alternative Discipline Toolkit. This book focuses on the why and the how behind using alternative practices to student removal from the school setting. In addition, the book truly is a toolkit full of examples to get started with the work.

Today, we are joined by a good friend of WASCD, Mr. Pete Hall. If you were able to attend our Fall Conference, you had the opportunity to spend the day with Mr. Hall. He was gracious enough to sit down with us afterward to share some wisdom. In the interview, he will be discussing his newest book Always Strive to Be a Better You: How Ordinary People Can Live Extraordinary Lives. In this book, Pete shares lessons for all of us, in or outside of education, to live better lives. Pete is an experienced educator, administrator, author, and educational consultant.

We are joined by Dr. Luis Cruz. He will be discussing his Solution Tree Press book, Time For Change: 4 Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders. In this book, Anthony Muhammad and Luis Cruz share leadership skills ensuring positive change for students actually gets implemented. Dr. Cruz has been a teacher and administrator across the K-12 levels, assisting schools reach high levels of learning for all students. Largely, through the professional learning community model championed by Bob Eaker, Rick DuFour, and many others.

We are joined by Robyn R. Jackson.  She will be discussing her ASCD book, Stop Leading, Start Building: Turn Your School into a Success Story with the People and Resources You Already Have.  Robyn Jackson is a National Board-Certified High School English Teacher and an Award-Winning Middle School Administrator.  She is also an internationally recognized consultant passionate about building better schools.

Join Wisconsin ASCD as we announce our podcast series where we interview authors and educational leaders to help ensure we support educator learning.