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287: Leading with Impact: Strategies for Effective Fundraising that Scales (Ruthe Farmer)SUMMARYThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire. Check them out for your next career opportunity, help finding an interim executive, or to find your next leader. How can nonprofit leaders better scale social change and build lasting funder relationships? In episode 287 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore how Ruthe Farmer and the Last Mile Education Fund have revolutionized support for underrepresented students pursuing degrees in STEM. Launched in 2020, the fund has raised over $30 million and granted over 8,000 micro-grants to students in need, helping close the gap in degree completion for low-income students. Ruthe shares key insights from her 30-year career, emphasizing the power of building meaningful, long-term relationships with funders and leveraging data-driven strategies to scale social impact. ABOUT RUTHERuthe Farmer is the founder and CEO of the Last Mile Education Fund. She previously served as chief evangelist at CSforAll, was senior policy advisor for tech inclusion in the Obama White House, and chief strategy & growth officer at the National Center for Women & IT. Her work has been integral to the design, launch and scaling of multiple national initiatives, including the NCWIT K-12 Alliance, Aspirations in Computing, TECHNOLOchicas, AspireIT, CSEdWeek, CS and Cyber for Girl Scouts, the CSforALL Summit, and JROTC-CS. She served as 2012 Chair of CSEDWeek, was named a 2013 White House Champion of Change for Technology Inclusion, received the 2014 Anita Borg Institute Award for Social Impact, and the inaugural UK Alumni Award for Social Impact in 2015. She holds a BA from Lewis & Clark College and an MBA from Oxford.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESReady for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuireWinners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand GiridharadasHave you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership?

Summer has arrived for Miss Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy!!! They haven't recorded a pod since November. On this weeks episode they chat about the highlights of this past school year, their summer plans and preparing next school year. Miss Scofield shares about the impact having the seniors return to campus for the "Senior Walk," and the emotional toll it took on her and the students. This was the Covid group and for them to get the closure they all needed and finally to walk through the door of doom four years later meant the world to those students. Miss Scofield talks about how important it was to have a year built on relationships and a focus on #SEL in her 8th grade science classroom. Building these relationships has meant the world to her and more importantly her students. Mr. Lane the STEM Guy shares about his favorite weekend of the year taking students to AstroCamp and seeing the 8th graders step out of their comfort zones as they disconnect to connect.

Join us on My EdTech Life as we discuss the impact of computer science education with Hal Speed, Head of North America for Robotical and advocate for global tech literacy. Hal shares his journey from the Micro:bit Educational Foundation to Robotical, highlighting his role in key initiatives like CSforALL and the K-12 Computer Science Framework. We'll explore the features of Robotical's website, a hub for STEM learning and Marty the Robot, and how it's shaping modern education. Tune in for a great conversation about the intersection of technology, education, and future skills development. 00:27 Introduction and Welcome 00:57 Mission for YouTube Subscribers 01:20 Shout Out to Sponsors 01:40 Invitation to Join the Chat 01:52 Introduction to the Episode's Topic: Shaping the Future with Code 02:07 Guest Introduction: Hal Speed 03:36 Hal's Background and Journey into EdTech 05:39 The Importance of Computational Thinking and Coding 09:52 Hal's Work with Robotical and Marty the Robot 10:50 The State of Coding Programs in Schools 14:11 The Mission and Vision of Robotical 16:57 Exploring the Robotical Website and Resources 19:25 The Benefits of Marty the Robot in the Classroom 27:13 Marty's Controller and Sequencer Features 29:53 Introduction to Marty Blocks Jr. 30:07 Exploring the Interface and Features 30:51 Understanding the Emotional Expressions 30:58 The Importance of Humanoid Robots in Education 31:29 Exploring the Different Menus 31:59 The Benefits of a Single Ecosystem 32:25 The Impact of Marty on Students with Autism 32:43 Marty's Uniqueness and Impact on Student Engagement 33:27 Marty's Role in Supporting Multilingual Students 35:56 Exploring Marty Blocks and its Features 40:58 The Importance of Sensor Dashboard 42:04 The Role of Marty in Language Acquisition 43:15 The Power of Machine Learning with Marty 49:35 The Future of Education with Marty 51:59 The Challenges and Solutions in Education 53:40 The Power of Creativity in Learning 56:53 Conclusion: The Impact of Marty on Education --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support

On this weeks episode of the Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about their month long hiatus from the pod, one of them was a recipient for Wishes for Teachers from the Fiesta Bowl and their new tables thanks to DonorsChoose and Panda Express. Ms. Scofield offers her advice about what it takes to be a new teacher going into this profession. Mr. Lane talks about what it must have felt like to be a member of the Beatles and Michael Jordan living inside a fishbowl. Have a great Thanksgiving and thank you for crushing that subscribe button and the listen. We are thankful for you avid listener!!!

This week Authentically Detroit hosted a special live podcast, featuring the team behind CSforDetroit!Kalisha Davis, Tawana Petty, and Dr. Chanel Beebe joined Donna and Orlando to discuss a newly launched program, committed to ensuring that historically marginalized students have sustainable access to high quality Computer Science learning that is culturally responsive and student-centered. Powered by Kapor Foundation, Google.org, Song Foundation, and CSforALL's Accelerator Program, this initiative aims to champion lasting transformation in Detroit through deep investment in K-12 computer science (CS) education in partnership with Detroit Public Schools Community District.For more information on CSforDetroit, https://csfordetroit.org/. FOR HOT TAKES:IS IT TIME FOR DETROIT CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING? STUDENT USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOFTWARE STIRS DISCUSSION IN MICHIGAN SCHOOL DISTRICTSSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

On this weeks episode Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy come back after a two week hiatus and let us all know how the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year ended. Miss Scofield talks about how much she is loving this group of 8th graders. She shares about a Rosalind Franklin project she did with her students. Mr. Lane talks about his journey with the ASU ASAP STEM Fellowship. You are not going to believe the latest turn on this journey. Tune in because it is a twist none of us were expecting.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM guy talk about fantasy football, student run-ins and the morning announcements. Our co-hosts cannot stop boasting about the morning announcement crew at their school. They are the face of our school and this year they are totally leveling up. Mr. Lane talks about his own son making an appearance on the announcements, his son beating him in Fantasy Football and Baylen Levine. I challenge you to name one teacher podcast where they talk about fantasy football, tennis and Baylen Levine. Name one...

This week on The Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. lane the STEM Guy talk about students podcasts. Ms. Scofield has introduced her students to podcasting and they have just taken it and run with it. They have created podcasts about Bad Dad Jokes, Bass Fishing, ASMR and a podcast dedicated Advice fFrom Peers. This is a podcast about podcasts. What could be better you ask? Well getting a chance to hear how teens look at the world and value. That is the power of podcasting.

This week on The Nailed it Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about tables. That is right they talk about tables, the style of tables, the cost of tables and the importance of tables. They both posted a DonorsChoose project to get new tables in their class. Did they get them? The only way to find out is by listening to the latest episode of The Nailed It Wall. "We are talking about tables. Not a game. Not a game. We are talking about TABLES." Shout out to you if you know what we are referencing there.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about their Nailed It moments, students podcast challenge and the fact they have crossed over to the world of TikTik. Ms. Scofield breaks it down how they both got into TikTok and how the app has impacted their lives in such a short amount of time. Mr. Lane has been loving connecting with educators and how his kids look at him differently just because he is making things on TikTok. If you are looking for pure comedy and a look into the lives of our hosts look no further. Give them a follow if you are on TikTok. "You can thank me later," Mr. Lane's new endphrase. 

This week on The Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about starting the 4th week of the 2023-2024 school year!!! Ms. Scofield shares about the difference between dropping her daughter off at college for freshman year versus sophomore year. Ms. Scofield also shares about her drive home where her and her son almost lost their lives in an epic Perfect Storm. Mr. Lane the STEM Guy shares about the journey of becoming an ASAP STEM Fellow through Arizona State University and how it has reignited his passion for STEM education, professional development, his love for his PLC and wanting to give all of his students the absolute best STEM education. This week we have tears, near death experiences and a passion for STEM. What else could you ask for on a podcast?

Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are back for real this time. They are dedicated to bringing you The Nailed It Wall every this week. So what do you say crush that Subscribe button and come enjoy their crazy positive love for education. There is never a dull moment for these two and you know they will leave yearning for more each week. This week they chat about being back again, their trip to ISTE, Philly Cheesesteaks and a lizard on the loose. That is right they caught a gigantic lizard in Ms. Scofield's classroom. Reason #1001 why teachers are not paid enough. They catch and release lizards back into the wild. I mean that is a story you have got to hear. 

Dan Garcia (UC Berkeley MS 1995, PhD 2000) is a Teaching Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at UC Berkeley. Selected as an ACM Distinguished Educator in 2012 and ACM Distinguished Speaker in 2019, he has won all four of the department's computer science teaching awards, and holds the record for the highest teaching effectiveness ratings in the history of several of the department's courses.He is a national leader in the "CSforALL" and "A's for All (as time and interest allow)" movements, bringing engaging computer science to students normally underrepresented in the field, and supporting them to achieve proficiency. Thanks to four National Science Foundation grants, the "Beauty and Joy of Computing (BJC)" non-majors course he co-developed has been shared with over 1,000 high school teachers! He is delighted to regularly have more than 50% female enrollment in BJC, with a high mark of 63% in the Spring of 2018, shattering the record at UC Berkeley for an intro computing course, and is among the highest in the nation! He is humbled by the national exposure he and the course have received in the New York Times, PBS NewsHour, NPR's All Things Considered, USA Today, and the front pages of the San Jose Mercury News and San Francisco Chronicle.Mastery Learning TwitterEveryone Should Get An A by David MacKayWhy Can't Everyone Get A's by Alfie Kohn (The New York Times)Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben DeSantis and Brandon Langer discuss MCIU's new role as the eastern Pennsylvania regional partner for Code.org.  Learn more on the MCIU Learning Network at: https://Learn.MCIU.org/code 

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E are becoming more and more impressive and accessible to anyone with a computer, including students. Some educators expressed concerns about cheating, while others are embracing AI as a teaching tool. Reset speaks with a WBEZ reporter Char Daston and CPS teacher Brady Dunnink about how ChatGPT is impacting city classrooms. Then they talk with Leigh Ann DeLyser from CSForAll and Charles Fadel of the Center for Curriculum development about how and whether to expand AI to more education programs.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Miss Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy reaffirm what we all know is the truth no two educators are having more fun to start a school year. They chat about the notorious Arrowhead Alligator, the Next Door App and sightings on the Ring. Ms. Scofield shares how much she loves this STEM group and another group has been added to the Nailed It Wall with an entire class solving the Rubik's Cube. Mr. Lane talks robots, code and student creativity that just blew him and the kindergartners away. You are this close to the weekend and that extra nudge is sitting in your podcast queue. Just hit play people... If you enjoy this podcast you can support Miss Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy by buying them a coffee on "Buy Me a Coffee." Teachers run on caffeine.

AnitaB.org's Grace Hopper Celebration 2022 (GHC), happening September 20-23 in Orlando, brings together thousands of women and non-binary technologists from around the world to learn about their industry, gain career guidance, and meet people who could change their life. AnitaB.org's President and CEO, Brenda Darden Wilkerson shares with Jeanne her vision for this year's first in-person gathering in three years, and how GHC helps people find their community. Jeanne also talks with her co-host Shreya Krishnan about what they'll be doing during the three day celebration and how they'll showcase the diversity of the tech world.   About Brenda:Brenda Darden Wilkerson is an advocate for access, opportunity, and social justice for underrepresented communities in technology. She currently serves as the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, an organization that connects, inspires, and strives for greater equality for women technologists in business, academia, and government. She founded the original Computer Science for All program, building computer science classes into the curriculum for every student in the Chicago Public Schools, and serving as the inspiration for the Obama administration's national CS For All initiatives.Twitter: @BrendaDardenWInstagram: @brendadardenwLinkedIn: Brenda Darden Wilkerson About Shreya:At a professional level, Shreya is SVP Marketing and Communications at Aon India, CSR specialist and an NLP practitioner and Corporate Grooming Consultant. She's on the advisory boards of five organizations and four NGO's. That's just one facet of who she is. This former Corporate Diva and Mrs. India Universe 2017 also works in the spaces of Activism, Dance, Theatre, Poetry, Blogging, Sustainability Evangelism, Modelling, Acting. She considers herself an Earth Warrior and is an Event Anchor and Trainer.She is a champion of Inclusion and Diversity and She recently co-authored a book titled, ‘Words Matter, the language that girls need to speak' The book is a compilation of forty words that help the reader to choose their vocabulary in a way that allows them to redefine how human beings are treated.Twitter: @shreyakrishnan_Instagram: @drama.raniLinkedIn: Shreya Krishnan

This week on The Nailed It Wall Miss Scofield shares what the college drop off experience was like. Miss Scofield dropped off her daughter at Chapman University in Orange California. You would think that would be enough fireworks for this episode but no... Miss Scofield shares a near death weather experience she had with her son on the drive home. Mr. Lane shares his Failed It with his Donors Choose project that he was adamant that every teacher on the Sierra Verde campus completes. You never know what you are going to get with these two. What we do know is that you can buy the hosts a coffee with "Buy Me a Coffee." Search for Mr. Lane the STEM Guy and buy our hosts a coffee if you are a fan of the pod.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about a different energy in the air to start this school year. After a long hiatus they could not be more excited to be back delivering the pod weekly. This week they remind us of the origins of The Nailed It Wall and what it means to Nail It and Fail It. Ms. Scofield shares about how the power of words to a group of 8th grade students means the world to them when kindness is the root. Mr. Lane shares a story about selling a couch and somebody continuing to no show lead to an impactful reunion with a student from his first year as a teacher. If you are looking for all of the positive vibes in education this is the pod for you.

Brenda Darden Wilkerson is a committed champion for creating more inclusive technology, for both those who work in it and those who use it. As the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, the leading organization for women and non-binary people in technology, she talks with Jeanne in this special episode of Fearless Authenticity about the highlights of their biggest event of the year, Grace Hopper Celebration. This September 20-23, GHC 22 will be in-person for the first time in three years, along with a hybrid option to attend virtually... and she announces the reopening of registration to allow as many people as possible to attend! Brenda also shares with Jeanne her vision for all the ways AnitaB.org and GHC 22 are supporting technologists in achieving their goals, discovering opportunities, and finding community. Along with all the biggest names from the tech world speaking and sharing their wisdom in person and virtually, Brenda says that it's the attendees who are the stars who make Grace Hopper Celebration so special... she believes that "people need to be seen" and that will happen for all at GHC 22!About Brenda: Brenda Darden Wilkerson is an advocate for access, opportunity, and social justice for underrepresented communities in technology. She currently serves as the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, an organization that connects, inspires, and strives for greater equality for women technologists in business, academia, and government. She founded the original Computer Science for All program, building computer science classes into the curriculum for every student in the Chicago Public Schools, and serving as the inspiration for the Obama administration's national CS For All initiatives.Twitter: @BrendaDardenWInstagram: @brendadardenwLinkedIn: Brenda Darden Wilkerson

In this episode I unpack Ni et al.'s (2022) publication titled “Teachers as curriculum co-designers: Supporting professional learning and curriculum implementation in a CSforAll RPP project,” which shares results of an RPP where teachers collaboratively designed an app development curriculum that they implemented in their classrooms.Click here for this episode's show notes.This podcast is powered by BootUp Professional Development.

Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D., has held many positions in his 34 years in education. Before assuming his current position as Superintendent of the Mineola Public schools, he began his career as a school teacher in NYC while completing his Master's and earning his professional diploma. Dr. Nagler then went on to earn his doctorate from Columbia University and accepted an administrative position with Mineola in 1999. Believing strongly in the district's mission to create lifelong learners who contribute positively to a global society, Dr. Nagler rooted himself in the Mineola School District and never left. During his twenty+ years with the district, he has been a big proponent of using technology to engage students in rigorous content. Mineola was one of the first Districts to implement a 1:1 iPad initiative. Mineola's innovative use of the iPad has led to the rare feat of having all five Mineola schools to be recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools. Mineola is a member of the League of Innovative schools; one of only 104 districts nationwide. Being a member affords Mineola the ability to be at the forefront of nationwide initiatives such as Open Educational Resources (OER), the Maker Movement and computer science for all, #CSforall. Mineola was one of the first schools in the State to implement a comprehensive computer science curriculum starting in kindergarten. Mineola is also at the forefront of digital student portfolios. Dr. Nagler recently utilized the Districts coding platform to create his own http://michaelnagler.oyosite.com/mainpage.html (digital portfolio). Dr. Nagler was the 2020 New York State Superintendent of the Year and was a Finalist for the 2020 National Superintendent of the Year. Here is the https://youtu.be/cTrsvGytGG0 (link) to Dr. Nagler's Laboratory video referenced in the interview. Connect with Dr. Nagler on Twitter @NaglersNotions LEADERS: How will you welcome your staff back in the fall? Now is the time to lock Darrin Peppard in for your opening events. Darrin will bring a positive, uplifting, and inspiring message to your staff and remind them that EDUCATORS MATTER! Dates are filling up fast, email darrinmpeppard@roadtoawesome.net or call (307) 371-8947 to get a conversation with Darrin today! Want to know what you'd miss out on, check this link to see Darrin in action https://youtu.be/WyQlujq6SSA (Road to Awesome breakout session - CADA 3/2022) Now is the time! Leadership teams are being reorganized across the US this summer. New members will be replacing members who are retiring or moving on to another role. New administrators will be leaping out of the classroom and into leadership for the very first time. Let's be INTENTIONAL with the development of our leadership teams for next year. High Performance Leadership Teams by Road to Awesome is designed to align each member of the new leadership team, to dig deep into the core values of the team, and to ultimately identify and plan the goals for the upcoming year. I would love to work with you and your team to help you achieve that High Performance that you are looking for, that your school and district deserve. Let's connect - email me at darrinmpeppard@roadtoawesome.net or call me at (307) 371-8947. It costs you nothing to have a conversation. Professional development with Road to Awesome is just a click away. Connect with us at roadtoawesome.net for leadership coaching and consulting, the High Performance Leadership Teams event, staff culture and climate professional development, and keynote and event/school kick-off speaking. Darrin will make your event awesome and have your team ready to roll on the #RoadToAwesome email Darrin at darrinmpeppard@roadtoawesome.net Subscribe to our newsletter at roadtoawesome.net Got a book idea you'd like to pitch to the team at RtA? Go to https://roadtoawesome.net/our-services to submit your idea. Follow me on social media at @DarrinMPeppard on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Alignable,...

She started out wanting to be a doctor but then fell in love with computer science. Brenda Darden Wilkerson turned that passion into purpose; from building computer programs at Chicago Public Schools to leading a global organization that works to bring intersectional gender and pay parity to the tech industry. She shares with Jeanne why she quit pre-med and jumped wholeheartedly into computer science; her biggest challenges as a Black woman in tech, how she overcame them and now helps others find their voice; her best advice for young people entering the workforce; and what happened when President Barack Obama came calling. About Brenda: Brenda Darden Wilkerson is an advocate for access, opportunity, and social justice for underrepresented communities in technology. She currently serves as the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, an organization that connects, inspires, and strives for greater equality for women technologists in business, academia, and government. She founded the original Computer Science for All program, building computer science classes into the curriculum for every student in the Chicago Public Schools, and serving as the inspiration for the Obama administration's national CS For All initiatives.Twitter: @BrendaDardenWInstagram: @brendadardenwLinkedIn: Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Rex Academy: Let's Talk Computer ScienceIn this week's episode, Wren Hoffman, SCRIPT Implementation Manager at CSforAll, joins host Sandhya Padala, to discuss how she's playing a role in helping to ensure computer science is inclusive for school districts across the country.Curriculum Licensing to K12 Schools | Online Private Classes | Self Paced Online Lessons. Visit www.Rex.academy for more information or Call us on : +1 972-215-9962

This week on the Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about a truly inspirational week at Sierra Verde STEAM Academy. This week we our hosts talk about a modest goal that was met by gargantuan proportions. Our students raised $3,066.39 for our Pink Out For Breast Cancer, the staff domination of our champion volleyball teams in the student/staff volleyball game, the kinder parade, and their Rocket League esports teams finally getting online and dominating the competition. If you are in the mood for some positive education vibes look no further. The Nailed It Wall has you covered. #bepositive

On this week of the Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about the creativity of 8th graders for a Rosalind Franklin science project (News Reports, Stranger Things, Music Videos, etc.). Sierra VERDE had their first Bingo Night in two years. Mr. Lane talks about how fortunate we are to get to do the greatest job on the planet in these trying times. You will love hearing how the crowd got him into character and he turned into Mr. Lane the STEM Guy without a phone booth. Ms. Scofield talks about the college process her daughter has gone through and her frustrations at how expensive college truly is. You will not want to miss out on her brutal honesty on the college application process. There is never a dull moment when you tune into The Nailed It Wall!!!

On this weeks episode of The Nailed It Wall Miss Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about all the things they are doing to finish up the first quarter. Do you know what a grolar is? Maybe you have heard of a zonkey? Well this week our hosts enlighten your mind with some serious knowledge. You just never know what you are missing out on when you fall behind on The Nailed It Wall. Maybe Mr. Lane and his son are still walking through the Forbidden Forest. You just never know...

This week on the Nailed It Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about their podcast sabbatical, the people that inspired them to get back to the pod, and the weird feeling of almost normalcy. Mrs. Scofield shares how she has adapted to teaching her STEM class a little different this year, how an entire group of 8th graders solved the Rubik's Cube and what she is most excited about in this upcoming school year. Mr. Lane shares about paper roller coasters his 7th and 8th graders created, Unnecessary Inventions with the Hummingbird Robotics kits and what it feels like doing hands on projects with the students in all grades. 

In this episode, we talk to Leigh Ann DeLyser, co-founder and executive director of CSforAll. Our topic is the need to reform systems for sustainable equity. We discuss what it means and what CSforAll does. We also discussed the specific difficulties our host, Kristin Stephens-Martinez, has with her CS1 class and how it's actually a systems problem. https://sites.duke.edu/csedpodcast/2021/03/01/season-2-episode-5-systemic-change/

We are launching season 2 of The CS-Ed Podcast on January 4th, 2021! The year 2020 has caused so much disruption and calls for change, which led us to make this season's theme "Where should we go from here?" Join us for this season as our host, Kristin Stephens-Martinez, discusses with her guests about pedagogy and inequality in hopes it will give us all an opportunity to reflect rather than react to our present situation. This season has 6 episodes. The first will come out on January 4th and we'll release subsequent episodes every other Monday: 1/4 - Manuel Pérez-Quiñones from University North Carolina at Charlotte on how to support students of color 1/18 - Jared O'Leary from BootUp PD on what can K12 and higher education computer science learn from each other 2/1 - Nicki Washington from Duke University on cultural competency 2/15 - Joe Feldman joins me to talk about his book Grading for equity 3/1 - Leigh Ann DeLyser from CSforAll on systemic change 3/15 - Jacqueline Smith from University of Toronto shares how to teach a large flipped class

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with Rachael Mann founder of Teach Like Ted. Rachael is also the author of Spaces You'll Go and Martian Classroom. You do not want to miss out on her infectious personality, receiving a cease and desist letter from Ted Talks, and the impact of being afraid to speak in front of her peers. Rachael always has something in the works like a new series of children's books, engaging everyone and anyone in the power of public speaking, and the itch to get back on the road so she can do what she loves most and that is connecting with people. Rachael Mann has a passion for life, people, and supporting educators so they can inspire the next generation.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy share some inspiring stories about their students via Zoom (1st Graders on FlipGrid, Google Slides Stop Motion Projects, greeting students upon entering Zooms, and the power of music). They also address the dark turn social media has taken on education, educator vs. educator battles, and all that they love about Twitter. Find out what it means to step in doo doo and what is Responsible Gaming. Seriously, where can you get doo doo analogies and listen to educators yearn for all of the positive creativity that social media once provided? A candid heartfelt episode where our hosts hope our educators can lead by example when engaging online. As Mrs. Scofield thinks back on her days working at Blockbuster "Be Kind and Rewind." There is now rewind button on what you put on social media so always "Be Kind Online."

On this weeks episode of The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down and reflect on the past two weeks of #distancelearning. Mrs. Scofield talks about the impact of parent letters, building a classroom culture via Zoom, and the beauty of Sketch Notes from home. Mr. Lane talks about bringing STEM/MAKERSPACE through the computer with Mythbusters and building boats. Mr. Lane shares a touching story about a missed Zoom and how he turned that frown upside down. If you ever wanted to know what these first two weeks of home learning has been like through the eyes of educators this is the podcast for you!!!

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with Colin Seale the world's greatest critical thinking evangelist. Colin has recently released his first book "Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students." You do not want to miss Colin's story, his self-proclaimed career ADHD, and his passion for critical thinking that will have you running through a brick wall by the end of this episode. What is milk? That is the million dollar that will take you down an endless rabbit hole. Colin is the CEO of ThinkLaw which provides Critical Thinking curriculum to schools hoping to provide equatable opportunities for all students. Prepare to spend some time in thought and be inspired to go out and change the world thanks to Colin's message.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with Kevin English from National Academy Foundation. Kevin talks about his vision of Project Based Learning (PBL), the importance of business partnerships, and the life lessons you can provide when you allow students the opportunity struggle through problems. Kevin is a retired classroom teacher who will never stop educating our youth. National Academy Foundation partners with schools all over the world providing students with hands on internships. You do not want to miss out on Kevin sharing how a teacher took him under his wing and they transported an entire Green House he built 40 miles. Kevin is always on the hunt for what is that next the opportunity for students in this ever changing global economy.

This week on the Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with with Sierra Verde STEAM Academy's newest hire Mrs. Shari Labuwi our new assistant principal. Shari Labuwi makes an energetic introduction to our community as she shares about her families step goals, chasing Javelinas, making virtual connections and what she is most excited about heading into the new school year. Shari is a life long educator who was voted Most Likely to be a School Teacher by her senior class. Get to know Mrs. Shari Labuwi and walk away inspired on the latest episode of The Nailed It Wall.

This week on the Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy have the pleasure of sitting down with Mrs. Shelly Schubert DVUSD's Deer Valley Online Learning K-12 principal. Mrs. Schubert reflects on the social and emotional needs of students/parents/teachers, her time at Sierra Verde STEAM Academy and a special lunch date with a kindergarten teacher that resonates with her to this day. Mrs. Schubert is opening DVUSD's first K-12 online school and shares what she is most excited about moving forward. Our hosts loved having the opportunity to sit down with their former assistant principal and listening to her story. Mrs. Schubert has a mountain to climb and Deer Valley Unified School District has selected just the person to make this learning platform a tremendous success.

This week Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with Mountain Ridge's Deb Moore. Deb shares her personal story how one administrator told her how much the kids needed her and the lasting impact she would have on the lives of all of her students. Deb has a unique story that you do not want to miss out on. Deb does a little of everything and when we say a little of everything we mean EVERYTHING (Lifetime Fiesta Bowl Member, Volleyball Coach, Marketing Teacher, CTE Guru, Business Owner, Parent, etc.). Prepare to be inspired by the one and only Deb Moore as she takes you on a whimsical journey.

This week on the Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are joined by Myra Romano. Myra shares her very own STEM journey, the transition to motherhood, and how the use of Instagram led to a book deal across the country. Myra has three boys and shares about some of the parenthood successes/struggles of the quarantine. You do not want to miss Myra's Nailed It story that led to some true acts of kindness by random strangers. Make sure you follow Myra on Instagram @myra_romano_illustration to see her AMAZING rock art creations. Check out her website here to see some more of her AMAZING artwork http://myraromanoillustration.com/.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down and reflect on the past year and celebrate The Nailed It Wall turning 1!!! Our hosts talked about the obstacles they had to overcome as they started a podcast, their favorite moments, favorite student stories, their favorite guests, and the impact The Nailed It Wall has had on them. All of their listeners are looking forward to more positive stories in the coming year.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are joined by Sierra Verde's 7th grade math teacher Mrs. Bonham. Mrs. Bonham takes us on a journey of what it is like to have your Snapchat account hacked in the middle of the night, the power of a strong team to really shape young educators, and the impact our very own Mrs. Scofield has had on her. Mrs. Bonham graduated from Sierra Verde and shares what that experience is like to be a student and what it is like to work alongside some of her teachers. Mrs. Bonham went to a dark place and walked a fine line attempting to define what is young versus old. This episode touches on a little of everything (The Future of Education, Student/Staff Games, and the three boys in her life). After listening to the first five minutes you all know that she will be a recurring guest on The Nailed It Wall podcast. Our hosts cannot believe it took this long to have the charismatic Mrs. Bonham entertain all of you!!!

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy return from their brief/extended home learning sabbatical. The two of them did not miss a beat from their mini podcast vacation. This week they talked about their own home learning experiences, the power of connections among students/families, and the challenges moving forward in terms schools being able to open their doors in Arizona come August. Mrs. Scofield talked about building and launching rockets via Zoom. Mrs. Scofield also shares an awesome family story that built rockets together. They also talk about the importance of keeping the announcements going in these uncertain times and what impact our #esports club had on our students.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down and talk about everything under the sun. They chat about #homelearning, the struggles of connecting with students via Zoom, the dangers of Corona Virus. In this Pandemic they talk about the power of connections and the impact it has had on them as educators and people.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy had no other choice but to call in the Queen of Positivity (Mrs. Copenhaver). Mrs. Copenhaver talks about the roller coaster ride we have been on as teachers, what it has been like through the eyes of our students, and our community at large. Mrs. Copenhaver poured her heart out on this episode and you do not want to miss her message of positivity! By reaching out to the people she loves and surrounding herself by people that make you happy is what got Mrs. Copenhaver back on the Positive Train. We also had another public apology (if you can call it that) by one of our hosts. You be the judge. Find out what our hosts were agreeing to disagree on this week.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with our principal Mr. Galietti to talk about what are the next steps for parents, our district, and moving forward as a community united. There were certainly some real highlights this past week as our community came together as best as we could (social distancing) in these trying times. The three of them talk about the social emotional health of students, teachers, and parents. They share some hilarious stories (Mrs. Scofield locked herself out of her iPad), some parent stories (Luka, Mr. Galietti's son has not demolished his house as of this recording), and what is the hardest thing through all of this... not having students fill our classrooms (Mrs. Scofield shares what it was like to return to her classroom). This week is Virtual Spirit Week at Sierra Verde!!! We hope you enjoy our stories, our message, and our own hurdles we are facing as educators and parents.

On this weeks episode of The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy share some uplifting stories from their Sierra Verde STEAM Academy family. Listen to them as they share how the #svchallenge came to be. What is the #svchallenge you ask? It is a bunch of people singing a particular song that represents their students and community. The SV staff went with Lean on Me and it turned AMAZING!!! They also talk about the impact of the SV Staff Caravan through the community and how much it meant to our students, the parents, and our staff. They also talk about the social and emotional health of everyone in the current state of our country. This is a jam packed pod that they were able to do thanks to the help of Zoom. Our hosts were still able to record this podcast while respecting #socialdistancing. The pod marches on people. #thenaileditwall

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down with JD Williams from Laveen Elementary School. JD shares about the work that is taking place among middle school educators across the country as part of the NSAEF (North America Scholastic Esports Federation) Fellows Program, how to build a gaming PC for under $250 dollars, and trying to navigate the esports waters in Arizona. Our hosts met JD at the AZTEA (Arizona Technology in Education Association) esports conference. JD is leading the way in his district, around the state of Arizona, and working with teachers from all over the country. Listen to the latest episode to find out if JD, Mr. Lane, and Mrs. Bonham's husband Jeff took down our middle school Rocket league team.

This week on The Nailed It wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are joined by Zach Skogen who teaches at Deer Valley High School and is the #esports coach for their Rocket League team. Arizona has over 60 high school teams competing in Rocket League and Deer Valley is currently undefeated in Season 2 trying to lock down their seed heading into the playoffs. Zach is a wealth of knowledge in the arena of Rocket League and esports. You may be wondering how did this all get started at Deer Valley High School? Teaser... It started with a Hot Wheels Octane car sitting in a classroom. The only way to put two and two together is to listen to the latest episode. If you love sports, video games, teaching you do not want to miss out on the perspectives of Zach Skogen as he blows the minds of our hosts.

This week on The Nailed It Wall Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy sit down and talk about the shift in science standards, Mrs. Scofield's loss of her beloved physics unit, and #esports/#esportsedu. This past week Sierra Verde launched two esports clubs. One is for our 5th and 6th graders and one is for our 7th and 8th graders. You may be wondering how did it go? Was it a flop? Did the Nintendo Switches not connect to the Internet? So many questions that need to be answered. The only way to relive their experiences is by SUBSCRIBING to The Nailed It Wall and following along their journey as educators.

This week on The Nailed It Wall, Mrs. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy are joined by AstroCamp chaperone, former Sierra Verde baseball coach, parent, knowledge seeker, motivator, and all around positive guy, Phil Hoff. On this episode they talk about the changing dynamics of esports and what the AstroCamp experience is like for students. Phil drops some serious knowledge about the power of having kids "Disconnect to Connect" on this field trip, the food, the bonds among students, and having his mind blown on the night hike. You do not want to miss out on Phil's journey, his love of space/AstroCamp, and hearing what podcasts he is currently listening to. The real question is "how many people's names will he mess up just on this one podcast?" The man has many strengths... names are not one of them. For those of you who still congregate around the water cooler this is the podcast they will all be talking about so do not be that one person.