Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Domenech

Molly McGowan Gorsuch, Director of Client Engagement at Rhodes Branding, sat down with Dr. Dan Domenech, Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators. Dan spent 27 of his 36 years in public education as a superintendent. He also served on the U.S. Department of Education's National Assessment Governing Board, the advisory board for the Department of Defense schools, the board of directors for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the Education Policy Institute, and several other national and international education organizations. Connect with Molly Connect with Dan

This back-to-school season, schools across the country are reckoning with a lack of available teachers, with several districts lowering standards for hiring educators and others reducing school days to four a week. Dan Domenech, executive director of the American Association of School Administrators, joins Chuck to analyze the problem and talk through potential solutions.

The well-being of teachers and students is at the forefront of today's headlines. Dan Domenech's eyes are on another key stakeholder in the education space: superintendents. As the Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators, Dan has weathered many challenges, but none so forceful as the crisis that is COVID19 and all its subsequent repercussions.

Lisa Steele shares her eggs-pertise from her new cookbook "Fresh Eggs Daily," which tells readers how to master eggs at every meal. And, schools and teachers have been challenged by a tense political climate during the pandemic. The fallout is now impacting broader diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in many public schools, says Dan Domenech, the executive director of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).

This is Season 2, Episode 11 of FocusED, and it features guest, Dan Domenech. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don't miss what Dan says about developing others, stepping in when we need to, managing competing priorities, and so much more. _______________________________________ Dan Domenech Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Daniel A. Domenech has served as the executive director of the AASA, The School Superintendents Association, since 2008. Domenech has more than 45 years of experience in public education; for twenty-seven of those years, he served as a school superintendent. Prior to joining AASA, Domenech served as senior vice president for National Urban Markets with McGraw-Hill Education. In this role, he was responsible for building strong relationships with large school districts nationwide. Before he took the position at McGraw-Hill, Domenech served for seven years as superintendent of the Fairfax County, Va., Public Schools, the 12th largest school system in the nation with 168,000 students. Domenech began his teaching career in New York City, where he taught sixth grade in a predominantly black and Hispanic community in South Jamaica, Queens. He then became program director for the Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services, which is the largest intermediate school district in the State of New York. Following this, he was first named superintendent of schools for Long Island's Deer Park Schools and then became superintendent of schools for the ethnically diverse South Huntington School District, also on Long Island -- a position he held for 13 years. From 1994 to 1997, he was district superintendent of the Second Supervisory District of Suffolk County and chief executive officer of the Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services. Domenech, an AASA member since 1979, served as president of AASA from July 1998 to June 1999. He is also a past president of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, the Suffolk County Superintendents Association, and the Suffolk County Organization for Promotion of Education. He was the first president and cofounder of the New York State Association for Bilingual Education. In addition, Domenech has served on the U.S. Department of Education's National Assessment Governing Board, the advisory board for the Department of Defense schools, the board of directors of the Association for the Advancement of International Education, the Board of Overseers for the Baldrige Award and the boards of the Institute for Educational Leadership, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Sea Research Foundation, and Education Policy Institute. Currently, he serves on the boards of the Learning First Alliance, National Student Clearinghouse, Center for Naval Analyses, Horace Mann Educators Corporation, ACT, USAC, and board chair for Communities in Schools of Virginia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hunter College in New York City and a Ph.D. from Hofstra University in Uniondale, N.Y. ------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for listening to FocusED, an educational leadership podcast brought to you by TheSchoolHouse302 @ theschoolhouse302.com where we publish free leadership content. Go to the site, subscribe, and you'll get all of our content sent directly to your email. FocusED is your educational leadership podcast where our mission is to dissect a particular focus for teachers and school leaders so that you can learn to lead better and grow faster in your school or district with more knowledge, better understanding, and clear direction on what to do next.

Dr. Domenech is the Executive Director of AASA(The Superintendent's Association). He also spent 27 years as a superintendent. “We were founded in 1865 after the end of the Civil War by seven superintendents concerned about how to integrate black students into the public school system. Equity was the foundation and is still our mission,” Dr. Domenech said.Dr. Domenech described the current landscape for superintendents as difficult. “The pandemic, civil unrest, and high turnover are all at the center.”While some issues that superintendents must address aren't new—the pandemic certainly changed their role. “We have training and leadership programs with over 2200 participants to help them navigate this. On the pandemic, our position has been to follow the CDC guidelines,” Dr. Domenech shared.However, those recommendations come with consequences of protesting and rebuking. Dr. Domenech also noted that many expected this school year to return to some level of normalcy. However, one-third of all districts have either had to close again or quarantine a significant number of students. Dr. Domenech also shared information about the 2025 Learning Initiative. The plan prioritizes a student-centered, equity-focused, and future-driven educational framework. “Academic was the top priority. Now, social-emotional well-being is at the top. Those with these issues don't perform well in school. They aren't going to learn because these emotional barriers block their ability to do so.”

Dr. Domenech is the Executive Director of AASA(The Superintendent's Association). He also spent 27 years as a superintendent. “We were founded in 1865 after the end of the Civil War by seven superintendents concerned about how to integrate black students into the public school system. Equity was the foundation and is still our mission,” Dr. Domenech said.Dr. Domenech described the current landscape for superintendents as difficult. “The pandemic, civil unrest, and high turnover are all at the center.”While some issues that superintendents must address aren't new—the pandemic certainly changed their role. “We have training and leadership programs with over 2200 participants to help them navigate this. On the pandemic, our position has been to follow the CDC guidelines,” Dr. Domenech shared.However, those recommendations come with consequences of protesting and rebuking. Dr. Domenech also noted that many expected this school year to return to some level of normalcy. However, one-third of all districts have either had to close again or quarantine a significant number of students. Dr. Domenech also shared information about the 2025 Learning Initiative. The plan prioritizes a student-centered, equity-focused, and future-driven educational framework. “Academic was the top priority. Now, social-emotional well-being is at the top. Those with these issues don't perform well in school. They aren't going to learn because these emotional barriers block their ability to do so.”

This week, after long and tense negotiations the Senate passed its $1-trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, but it still has a long a way to go before it reaches President Biden's desk and becomes law. It's now headed for an uphill battle in the House. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said Wednesday that the House will not be taking up the bill this month. Pelosi has also said in the past that the House will not vote on the bipartisan package until the Senate passes an even larger $3.5-trillion "human" infrastructure package which includes big spending efforts on socialist benefit programs, and climate initiatives. Progressive lawmakers in the House, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have also voiced their stance that if budget reconciliation does not pass through the Senate they won't back the bipartisan bill. While 19 Republicans did vote for the bipartisan legislation this week, many did not. including Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN). Sen. Hagerty joins to explain why he didn't support the proposal, the concerns he has about it not being fully paid for and why he thinks this bill is the launching pad for socialism in America. Students are preparing to return to school as the Delta variant of COVID-19 surges across the country and the CDC has recommended that students and teachers from grades K-12 wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status. The announcement has stirred varied reactions from leaders and governors across the nation, with some states adhering to the call for mask mandates while others have enacted bans on mask mandates altogether. As medical professionals and political leaders debate how to best preserve the safety for both students and staff, school administrations are now being forced to choose what they believe is the best course of action. Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators, Dan Domenech joins to explain why he believes the mask mandates are in the best interest of the students, how the AASA is prioritizing keeping students physically in school this year and how students, teachers and parents are adjusting this school year after expectations of returning to normalcy in 2021. Plus, commentary by co-host of "Fox and Friends" and host of "The Brian Kilmeade Show," Brian Kilmeade.  

This week, after long and tense negotiations the Senate passed its $1-trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, but it still has a long a way to go before it reaches President Biden's desk and becomes law. It's now headed for an uphill battle in the House. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said Wednesday that the House will not be taking up the bill this month. Pelosi has also said in the past that the House will not vote on the bipartisan package until the Senate passes an even larger $3.5-trillion "human" infrastructure package which includes big spending efforts on socialist benefit programs, and climate initiatives. Progressive lawmakers in the House, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have also voiced their stance that if budget reconciliation does not pass through the Senate they won't back the bipartisan bill. While 19 Republicans did vote for the bipartisan legislation this week, many did not. including Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN). Sen. Hagerty joins to explain why he didn't support the proposal, the concerns he has about it not being fully paid for and why he thinks this bill is the launching pad for socialism in America. Students are preparing to return to school as the Delta variant of COVID-19 surges across the country and the CDC has recommended that students and teachers from grades K-12 wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status. The announcement has stirred varied reactions from leaders and governors across the nation, with some states adhering to the call for mask mandates while others have enacted bans on mask mandates altogether. As medical professionals and political leaders debate how to best preserve the safety for both students and staff, school administrations are now being forced to choose what they believe is the best course of action. Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators, Dan Domenech joins to explain why he believes the mask mandates are in the best interest of the students, how the AASA is prioritizing keeping students physically in school this year and how students, teachers and parents are adjusting this school year after expectations of returning to normalcy in 2021. Plus, commentary by co-host of "Fox and Friends" and host of "The Brian Kilmeade Show," Brian Kilmeade.  

As technology continues to evolve, so must the way we learn and work. In this episode, we speak with Dan Domenech, CHRO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Financial Services, about integrating virtual reality into employee training, and how the immersive experience optimized the learning process.Domenech has almost three decades of experience holding HR leadership positions at several Fortune 500 companies. Over the years, he has honed his focus on building talent pipelines and leadership capability, while also creating passionate, forward-leaning cultures. At HPE Financial Services, he works with the president and CEO to drive business transformation, talent value management, and company culture. Prior to joining HPEFS, Domenech shaped organizational culture and empowered employees at companies including Johnson & Johnson, Dun & Bradstreet, and American Express. Domenech holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, where he also serves as VP of the school's Latino Alumni Association, as well as an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. Domenech talks about why the time is right to introduce virtual reality training for employees, the role a growth mindset plays in candidate success, and preparing for the post-COVID-19 pandemic colleague experience. He also discusses how HPE has managed to maintain their rich company culture throughout the pandemic, promoting diversity and equality in a corporate environment, and why it's so important to encourage career growth and upward mobility for employees.Some Questions Asked:Why is building soft skills so crucial? And how are you using virtual reality to develop those soft skills?When hiring, are you looking for candidates with soft skills that are already well developed, or are you looking more for the ability for them to be trained? What do companies stand to lose if they don't give their workforce the choice on whether or not they stay remote?In This Episode, You Will Learn:What the logistics of virtual reality training for employees really look like. Why HPE is taking a role-based approach to bringing employees back into the office post-pandemic.How the advancement of women within HPE is so important to Domenech personally, as well as to the company culture as a whole. Links:Dan Domenech - LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor/Singer/Dancer/Director/Choreographer and SUPER Video Gamer Dan Domenech stops by to talk about his love of Video Games with Matt! (TV credits - Glee, Gotham / Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include - Heathers The Musical, Rock of Ages and MUCH more) Listen to Dan discuss his first gaming loves with some retro games, as well as some of his more recent gaming obsessions! Check out more about Dan on his Instagram page, Twitter as well on his website - www.dandomenech.com Remember to share, subscribe, and leave a review! Follow us @halloffamepod Email us at thehalloffamepod@gmail.com

If you could share One Big Idea to change the future of education, what would it be? For this season of Future of School: The Podcast, we'll hear from a diverse array of education stakeholders, from parents and educators to long-time industry leaders, who will share their bold proposals to transform teaching and learning in the United States. Everyone involved with education has a big idea they'd like to share. This is a platform where we can hear many of these exciting, innovative ways to change our K-12 system for the better. In the first episode of this series, we'll hear from Dan Domenech, Executive Director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Dan's idea? It's a big one: Completely revamping teaching and learning as we know it, to usher in new models of innovation. It's not enough to tweak around the edges, he explains. The time has come for an overhaul. Tune in to hear his proposal to make transformative change happen. What's your One Big Idea to transform education? Connect with us on social media or on our website, www.futureof.school, to share! Follow Future of School on Twitter @futureof_school and follow Amy Valentine @amyvalentine555. Learn more about Future of School and its mission to mobilize change in American K-12 education from a one-size-fits-all system to one that ensures all students reach their unbounded potential no matter where their learning takes place at www.futureof.school. Follow these Twitter accounts to connect with today's guest: @AASAHQ @AASADan

It's the Stadia Source Round Table Podcast! Join the crew of your number one source for Stadia news and reviews as we discuss the latest Stadia news, game releases, and hot topics. Stadia continues to release and announce new games, including the March Pro titles which include another Only on Stadia exclusive! We discuss the week's news with Broadway actor, director, and choreographer (and Stadia superfan) Dan Domenech! Follow Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dan_domenech ================== Be sure to like and subscribe to our channel to get the latest news and reviews for Stadia. Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stadiasource Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stadiasource Become a member of our channel: https://www.youtube.com/stadiasource/join Join our Discord: https://www.stadiasource.com/discord Check out the latest news and reviews: https://www.stadiasource.com Get yourself some Stadia Source swag: https://www.stadiasource.com/merch Follow the Round Table Regulars on their social media and YouTube channels here: https://stadiasource.com/meet-the-team

This episode gives a broad, detailed overview of what school districts nationwide are facing, as Dr. Wendy Oliver interviews Dan Domenech, Executive Director of AASA – The School Superintendents Association. Among several hot topics addressed, the episode touches on how superintendents are tackling the digital divide, food access during COVID-19, handling immunizations, learning loss and social-emotional health. Additionally, Dan looks at the future and identifies changes that he hopes to see in our country's school systems. About the host: Dr. Wendy Oliver is a highly qualified Tennessee teacher and administrator who has pioneered digital learning across multiple states and school districts. She has authored digital teaching standards and developed software that allows teachers to self-assess their knowledge of digital instruction. No matter which hat she's wearing, her goal is simple -- to empower learners. Dr. Oliver is currently the Chief Learning Officer for EdisonLearning. Follow Dr. Oliver on Twitter @oliver_dr and learn more about EdisonLearning by visiting https://edisonlearning.com/ About our guest: Daniel A. Domenech has served as executive director of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) since July 2008. Domenech has more than 36 years of experience in public education, twenty-seven of those years served as a school superintendent. Prior to joining AASA, Domenech served as senior vice president for National Urban Markets with McGraw-Hill Education. Prior to his position at McGraw-Hill, Domenech served for seven years as superintendent of the Fairfax County, Va., Public Schools, the 12th largest school system in the nation with 168,000 students. Follow him on Twitter @AASADan

In this episode, Dr. Wendy Oliver and Dr. Paula Love continue their timely conversation about the sources of funding currently available to U.S. school districts. If you haven't yet heard part one, listen here to get detailed information about the ESSER Fund, established as part of the Education Stabilization Fund from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) package in March, and the funds made available through the Consolidated Appropriations Act in December. The vast majority of these funds are still available to districts, and the Department of Education has until September 2023 to obligate the funds from December. Paula recaps the three highlighted areas, of the total 12 allowable uses for the Consolidated Appropriations Act funds―learning loss recovery, educational technology purchasing, and modifications to school facilities related to indoor air quality as areas of focus―and Wendy discusses how these areas are in alignment with district leaders' goals nationwide, as evidence by her recent conversation with Dan Domenech, Executive Director of AASA, The School Superintendents' Association. These funds allow for districts not only to address immediate needs, but to work on long-term planning in implementing instructional best practices and resilient models. Paula also reminds leaders that any uses of funding under ESSA are also allowable with these new funds, so the potential uses are broad and give leaders many options. She also discusses $2.75 billion in funds that have been designated for non-public schools, and explains how these may be accessed. About the host: Dr. Wendy Oliver is a highly qualified Tennessee teacher and administrator who has pioneered digital learning across multiple states and school districts. She has authored digital teaching standards and developed software that allows teachers to self-assess their knowledge of digital instruction. No matter which hat she's wearing, her goal is simple -- to empower learners. Dr. Oliver is currently the Chief Learning Officer for EdisonLearning. Follow Dr. Oliver on Twitter @oliver_dr and learn more about EdisonLearning by visiting https://edisonlearning.com/ About our guest Known as “The Funding Doctor,” Dr. Paula Love is a renowned funding expert with decades of experience delivering grant strategies for for-profit and nonprofit organizations, state and local educational agencies, schools, and institutions of higher learning. She is President of RFPMatch.com and―along with her assembled team of highly skilled staff, strategic partners, and consultants who bring expertise in education, industry, sales, funding, and business and fiscal management―she helps connect K-12 product and service providers with the right information and funding sources to improve sales success.

Dan Domenech, is an American singer, director and actor best known for his portrayal of Jason Dean in Heathers: The Musical, Drew in the Broadway musical Rock of Ages and a recurring guest appearance on Glee. Domenech has also appeared in the pre-Broadway runs of Wonderland, Sister Act, National/International tours of RENT and Rock of Ages and worked as associate choreographer for film and TV projects like Tropic Thunder, Step Brothers, Fame, The Academy Awards and Emmys. He made his directorial debut summer of 2017 with the beta test of the revamped Heathers: The Musical before being mounted in it's sold out run at The Other Palace Theater in London.  TIME STAMPS [00:00:59]    -Welcome Dan -Stranded out at Sea! [00:05:50]    -Starting out on in theatre Long Island [00:10:32]    -Booking that first Pro Gig-after 4 years of auditioning [00:13:35]    -What is like out on the road [00:18:37]    -An unhealthy obsession-gotta be a little nuts [00:22:12]    -The career starts to take off- in LA [00:28:00]    -Singing was the strength-Trial and error to learn the craft [00:31:24]    -Becoming a Choreographer-TV and Film [00:40:56]    -Back to NY- and finally Broadway! [00:48:30]    -Opening night on Broadway! [00:51:00]    -Tarzan in the Phillipines [00:54:07]    -Getting on TV [00:59:40]    -Family always supportive- Passing it on to Charity- Helping kids [01:06:00]    -Having a platform to create positive change [01:08:01]    -Whats Next- But what I really want to do is  Direct [01:09:00]    -Where to Find Dan-Words of Inspriration Links Dans Links https://www.dandomenech.com/ (https://www.dandomenech.com) https://lollipoptheater.org/ (https://lollipoptheater.org) @dandomenech Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites https://linktr.ee/russcamarda (https://linktr.ee/russcamarda) Russ Movies https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2414886/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2414886/) http://www.russcamarda.com/ (http://www.russcamarda.com) http://tagstudiony.com/ (http://tagstudiony.com) Production partners https://idunleashed.com/ (https://idunleashed.com) Support this podcast

This edWeb podcast is hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association.The webinar recording can be accessed here.In order to advance equity, educational leaders must overcome institutional obstacles and be ready to take the next steps. District procedures to assess ways in which policies, practices, and initiatives undermine racial equity will be shared. Join Dr. Pedro Noguera for a riveting and inspiring presentation. AASA's Executive Director, Dan Domenech, opens the session, and Mort Sherman, Associate Executive Director, moderates.  This edWeb podcast discussion centers on assessing readiness for courageous conversations about best practices to mitigate the effects of racism and poverty while addressing the social-emotional and academic needs of students and staff. Essential questions include: What situational strategies do leaders need to talk about race and equity? How do district leaders generate the will to change? How do racial equity outcomes get reported routinely in today's political climate? How can district leaders share goals and work with colleagues to develop an equity action plan? Why should system leaders view racial inequity as a structural problem rather than a cultural problem attributed to historically marginalized populations? Listeners learn about strategies to address systemic disparities and inequities in order to benefit all students. This edWeb podcast is of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders.AASA, The Superintendents Association AASA advocates for equity for all students and develops and supports school system leaders.

In this episode of Future of School: The Podcast, you'll hear about the power of education associations and stakeholders working together and gain a new perspective on the benefits of technology-enabled teaching and learning. The episode begins with “Amy's Thoughts,” presented by host Amy Valentine (0:37). She discusses the benefits of tech-enabled learning by presenting stories of two students―Elizabeth and Jemar―whose successes were shaped by blended and online learning options. Next is the featured interview (2:40) with Dan Domenech, Executive Director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association. AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. Dan and Amy discuss the steps districts have taken to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the journey from a starting point of “wishful thinking” all the way to meaningful action. Dan shares what schools are doing to deliver effective hybrid learning, how the role of the teacher has changed from “sage on the sage” to “director of learning,” how personalized learning is improving outcomes for students, and more. Following the interview, this episode's Research Insight demonstrates how most teachers felt that meaningful technology integration left them prepared to succeed in their instruction during the remote learning period caused by COVID-19 (19:13). Then, Kylie Gardner, a college senior and former FoS Student Scholarship winner, shares the ways in which online learning gave her better access to high-quality schooling. As a former elite cyclist, she was able to access instruction online at a time when she was unable to attend a brick-and-mortar school. The episode concludes with the “5-in-5” interview with Theresa Bruce (21:50), a rapid-fire session in which Theresa gives a teacher's perspective on some of today's most important topics. Theresa is a social studies teacher at a KIPP charter school campus in Baltimore, Maryland. In this conversation, she discusses how many people misunderstand the critical role of the teacher in online instruction, shares one strategy―the feedback loop―that she believes every teacher should use, and gives her vision for the future of school. Learn more about Future of School and its mission to mobilize change in American K-12 education from a one-size-fits-all system to one that ensures all students reach their unbounded potential no matter where their learning takes place at www.futureof.school. Follow Future of School on Twitter @futureof_school and follow Amy Valentine @amyvalentine555 to keep up-to-date on exciting initiatives and opportunities. Follow these Twitter accounts to connect with today's guests: @AASADan @aasahq @MsBruceEdu7

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN, AASA, and edWeb.net.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Leading learning in this new 2020-2021 school year comes with much more than the usual set of challenges for school leaders, educators, students and parents in K-12 education. AASA and CoSN came together and formed a partnership to assist school leaders in leading digital transformations.Whether school districts are currently functioning in a traditional face-to-face teaching and learning setting, in a totally remote learning environment, or in some sort of hybrid model, maximizing technology tools for learning — as well as for school operations — has never been more critical.In this edWebinar podcast, Dr. Dan Domenech, Executive Director of AASA, and Keith Krueger, CEO of CoSN, are joined by Illinois Township High School District 214 Superintendent Dr. David Schuler. Together, they share lessons learned over the past school year and describe successful leadership strategies for navigating the constantly changing challenges districts and schools are currently facing. Resources and tools from AASA and CoSN are highlighted.This edWebinar podcast is of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders.ClassLink ClassLink's mission is to remove barriers between students and impactful education content.AASA, The Superintendents Association AASA advocates for equity for all students and develops and supports school system leaders.CoSN Visionary leaders empowering every learner to achieve their unique potential in a changing world.

Chris goes one-on-one with Former U.S. Ebola Czar under President Obama, Ron Klain, the Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators, Dan Domenech, and “The Wizard of Odds,” Harry Enten.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Chris goes one-on-one with Former U.S. Ebola Czar under President Obama, Ron Klain, the Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators, Dan Domenech, and “The Wizard of Odds,” Harry Enten.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Time for a riddle: What has 2 hands, 2 feet, has slayed the hair-band songs of the 80s on Broadway, captured the hearts of teens across the world on tv screens, and was stuck out at sea for 2 months during a quarantine? Why it's our guest on episode 132 of The Launchcast, Broadway star Dan Domenech of course! The obvious thing to say here is that Dan has appeared on a ton of productions including starring as Drew on Broadway's Rock of Ages, with Heathers, Wonderland, Sister Act on the theater resume, PLUS a recurring role on television's Glee. What's not obvious? Leadership comes out in the moments when you least expect it too. The LaunchDad chats with Domenech about the crisis on Broadway caused by the pandemic, his unexpectedly longer than planned stint on a cruise ship due to quarantine at sea, and the importance of the arts during an unprecedented time in history like right now. Get your jazz hands ready, it's about to get very theatrical on the podcast. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit http://thelaunchcast.com or more show info and to download/stream the podcast Follow Dan Domenech: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dan_domenech Check out https://www.dandomenech.com for more info. Visit https://actorsfund.org to see how you can help the entire theater community during this difficult time. This episode is sponsored by Let'sGetChecked.com This episode is brought to you by LetsGetChecked, the leading provider of at-home health tests. Are you looking to improve your thyroid levels? With LetsGetChecked you can do a simple at home health test that will give you a complete picture of your hormonal health in 5 days. This week, LetsGetChecked wants to invite you to join their community with the 30% discount code: LAUNCHCAST30. It's good to know. USE THE LINK: https://letsgetchecked.7no9.net/c/2191850/507335/8695?&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.letsgetchecked.com%2Fhome-thyroid-test%2F&sharedid=launchcast Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow  

We get the final rulings from the current term of the Supreme Court today, including the attempt by House Democrats and a New York Prosecutor to get access to President Trump's tax returns. Shannon Bream, host of Fox News at Night and host of 'Living the Bream' podcast, discusses the historic rulings the high court has already made this term and the arguments made in the case involving the President's finances. There is mounting pressure for schools to reopen in the fall amid the coronavirus outbreak. President Trump says schools need to reopen and if not, their funding should be at stake. So will it be safe for students, teachers and staff to return to school this fall? Fox News Medical Contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat and Executive Director of The School Superintendents Association (AASA), Dan Domenech weigh in on what needs to be done to ensure a safe return to the classroom. Plus, commentary by Kristin Tate, columnist and author of "The Liberal Invasion of Red State America" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Domenech on being stuck on the Sky Princess Cruise ship in the Bahamas for 40 days. Trumps comments on using disinfectants to battle coronavirus. Jake Williams, co-founder of BlueGold Distributors, on giving away one stretcher to an organization in need. Goop survey. Whats Happening. Swamp Watch. #Smallbusinessshoutout with Palermo Italian restaurant in Los Feliz. LA County update.

This week, we sit down to talk to Dan Domenech about the recent Community College/K-12 convening.

In her last episode as host, Mara chats about rural school leadership with Dan Domenech, executive director of AASA, the School Superintendent Association; Jule Walker, deputy state superintendent of operations for the Montana Office of Public Instruction; and Jerome Puyau, superintendent of Vermilion Parish School District in Louisiana. Domenech noted that this year AASA is focusing on professional development for rural superintendents, who comprise a majority of superintendents in the country. Walker said that her office will focus, in part, on career and college preparation as part of “redefining ready” in the upcoming school year. Puyau and Walker both noted how important it is to develop multiple pathways to prepare all students for the “real world.” Puyau described some of the difficulties in establishing those pathways, given the lack of funding. Domenech noted that many school districts are functioning with less money than they had a decade ago, and that’s why the upcoming budget discussions are so significant, in regard to Perkins funding and standards, for example. Puyau said it was important for superintendents to view their role as CEOs and creatively use Perkins funds, with alliances with local businesses, for example. He also noted that superintendent turnover is a real problem in his area. The national sponsor for this episode is AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Learn more at www.aasa.org.

a LEARNING FIRST/AASA show A LOOK AT SUPERINTENDENTS WORK NATIONWIDE  Learning First Alliance Executive Director Rich Long and his guest Dan Domenech, ED of AASA.

a LEARNING FIRST/AASA show A LOOK AT SUPERINTENDENTS WORK NATIONWIDE  Learning First Alliance Executive Director Rich Long and his guest Dan Domenech, ED of AASA.

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Don’t miss this incredible interview with Dr. Lillian Lowery, a distinguished leader in education. Dr. Lowery has an impressive and storied career in a variety of different roles that range from secondary school English teacher, principal, superintendent of schools, Secretary of Education in Delaware, and State Superintendent of Schools in Maryland. Currently, Dr. Lowery is the Vice President for P-12 policy for The Education Trust, which is a national nonprofit advocacy organization that promotes high academic achievement for all students at all levels, particularly for low-income students and students of color. Lillian brings a ton of her own personal experiences to this interview, leaving us in awe of her passion and desire to ensure that all students succeed. This is beyond an interview on leadership, it’s a testament to what it takes to lead with energy and enthusiasm. You can’t miss what she says about how to be caring and nurturing while also being disruptive. She tells us how the leader has to know what the salient work is and always remember who she or he is serving. She hones in on how to be a thoughtful and caring leader who remains sensitive to the needs of individuals through listening and how that is what creates energy and enthusiasm in the organization. She even references some of the ideas from our blogpost on employee motivation and retention as a way to energize the people. Listen to her describe the power of working with great leaders who come with an “equity lens,” like Dan Domenech, now the Executive Director of AASA. She talks about the power of listening to really hear what people are saying and how that makes the difference in our daily endeavors. Treat people as trusted advisors. She tells us that we have to market and brand what we do so that our story is clear, honest, and fair. She discusses the importance of spending time in the field, despite your position, how getting into classrooms is critical to remaining sensitive to what is happening and what is important regarding school improvement and student success. She used to think that making a case with data was the primary factor for instituting change, and although it’s important, she says that it’s far more about hearts and minds than she once realized. This interview is powerful and humble at the same time, and you simply can’t miss all of the other critical pieces of leadership learning that it provides. Please follow, like, and comment. Use #onethingseries and #SH302 so that we can find you.

Dan Domenech, executive director of AASA, discusses personalized project-based learning as the path to readiness for college, work and life.

Our guest Daniel Domenech joins us from the American Association of School Administrators. He has been the Executive Director AASA since 2008 and a member since 1979. Known as the "School Superintendents Association," AASA represents 13,658 administrators who manage every facet of the school system from the details of the classroom to the grounds of the schools. 98% of school superintendents used to be teachers so they have an intimate understanding of the workings of the classroom and the needs of students, teachers, and parents and bring that to the running of the school system. While all superintendents manage a tremendous workload with each school, the size of school districts vary widely and the school systems in Virginia and Maryland are some of the largest. Join us to learn more about the workings of school systems, a discussion of teacher vs baseball player pay, and moving away from No Child Left Behind.  Dan Domenech is the Executive Director of AASA The School Superintendents Association. AASA represents all of the nation’s school superintendents and is an advocate in the Nation’s Capital for public education and a provider of professional development for its members. For 27 years Domenech was the superintendent of schools in Fairfax County Virginia and school systems in New York. He is the author of “Personalizing 21st Century Education” and numerous other articles and publications.

AASA's executive director, Dan Domenech, chats with the Superintendent of the Year Mark Edwards. Mark explains why he believes we are on the cusp of doing the greatest work we've ever done in public education and how technology and empowered teachers are driving the transformation. Dr. Mark Edwards currently serves as Superintendent of Mooresville Graded School District (MGSD) in Mooresville NC. As a pioneer of 1:1 computing in public schools, he was named AASA 2013 National Superintendent of the Year and is a recipient of the Harold W. McGraw Prize In Education. .

The fate and impact of the federal budget sequester is still largely unknown. AASA's executive director, Dan Domenech, chats with Qorvis' National Director of Financial Communications, Stan Collender about what school administrators can expect in the months ahead and how to plan in this uncertain climate. Qorvis' National Director of Financial Communications, Stan Collender, has extensive experience in financial and public affairs communications. During his more than three decades in communications, he has designed and implemented award-winning communications efforts for financial companies, Wall Street firms, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and federal agencies. .

AASA's executive director, Dan Domenech chats with the Assistant Secretary of Education on a number of issues and challenges school administrators are facing. Deb Delisle Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the Department of Education by the U.S. Senate. She has been the Ohio State Superintendent of Public Instructions and Superintendent in Cleveland Heights, University Heights and started her career as an elementary school teacher. .

The cost of teaching has gone up as teachers are increasingly having to pay for teaching supplies and teaching tools out of their own pockets. Tight budgets are largely to blame but what can teachers do now to bridge the funding gap without taking on the financial burden. Dan Domenech is executive director of the American Association of School Administrator. Sabrina Stevens currently leads the Voices from the Classroom project at the American Federation of Teachers. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer.

The cost of teaching has gone up as teachers are increasingly having to pay for teaching supplies and teaching tools out of their own pockets. Tight budgets are largely to blame but what can teachers do now to bridge the funding gap without taking on the financial burden. Dan Domenech is executive director of the American Association of School Administrator. Sabrina Stevens currently leads the Voices from the Classroom project at the American Federation of Teachers. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer.

The preimer broadcast of The Perkins Platform will feature the executive director of the American Association of School Adminsitrators, Dr. Dan Domenech.  The host is Dr. Brian Perkins - Director of the Urban Education Leaders Program at Teachers College Columbia University.  Dr. Perkins is a national expert on urban school climate and urban district leadership.  He has more than a decade of experience as an urban school board president and has been a member of the board of directors for the National School Boards Association. His guest, Dan Domenech, will discuss some of the most important challenges faced by today's superintendents in public schools throughout the US.  As the executive director and a former superintendent of schools, Dan has a unique perspective that will certainly stimulate the audience and provide some interesting topics for debate and discussion. These challenges are certainly linked to great opportunity.  Dan will discuss some of these with us and seek feedback on his perspective of the road ahead for today's district leaders. The American Association of School Administrators, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world.  AASA members range from chief executive officers, superintendents and senior level school administrators to cabinet members, professors and aspiring school system leaders.  

Across the nation school budgets are in crisis and cuts are being made at every level. In this segment we ask two experts to share with us what their research shows about the chances that your school nurse job may be cut. We also look at how school administrators are thinking about the priority of school health in their budget, trends being explored for funding school nursing and practical steps you can personally take ensure that school health gets funded. Dan Domenech is executive director of Association of School Administrators (AASA). Nicole Fauteux writes about health policy and the health professions. As a senior researcher and writer with Spann Communications, she has authored policy briefs in the Charting Nursing's Future series.