Podcast appearances and mentions of darren ellwein

Derek McCoy and Darren Ellwein - Award Winning Principals & Author of The Revolution Derek and Darren are NASSP Digital Principal Award Winners  Follow Darren on Twitter Follow Derek on Twitter   

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Darren Ellwein, Principal, Design thinker, Inspiring Voice and Choice through building relationships Key words: education, service learning, PBL Music by Liam Kilby Cover art by Dave Cardona http://5toolmedia.com 

In this episode, award-winning principal and author Derek McCoy shares his passion for working with middle school students and reflects on his new role as Director of Learning and Innovation at Grady County Schools in Georgia. As a long-time school leader, McCoy reflects on numerous topics with the sole purpose of creating a culture of innovation and passion-based learning. This approach includes elements of design thinking, personalized learning, global competence, student empowerment and strategies to create more student-centered learning opportunities. Derek also offers tips on how to create more collaborative learning spaces, including a previous project in which lockers were removed to make room for a "genius bar" and maker space area to promote technology, creativity and hands-on learning. You can find more big ideas in Derek's book, The Revolution: It's Time To Empower Change In Our Schools, that was written with Darren Ellwein, a middle school principal in South Dakota. Twitter: @mccoyderek. Website: www.mccoyderek.com. Sign Up Here for the Reimagine Schools Newsletter. About Dr. Greg Goins As the Founder/Host of the Reimagine Schools Podcast, Dr. Greg Goins has emerged as one of the nation's leading voices on visionary leadership and the path to transforming our schools. He currently serves as the Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Georgetown College (KY) and previously spent 15 years as a school district superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Goins is a passionate keynote speaker and is available to speak at your next education conference or school PD day. To book Dr. Goins, please send inquiries to drgreggoins@gmail.com. Twitter: @DrGregGoins. Website: www.reimagineschools.net. Become A Supporter: You can now help keep the conversation going by supporting the Reimagine Schools Podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Thanks for your support! anchor.fm/greg-goins/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support

Director of Learning and Innovation, and author of "The Revolution," Derek McCoy, chats with us about loving what we do and who we do it with, bringing the excitement and joy, and how magic can take place if we embrace it. Derek talks about doing better for our learners, taking care of ourselves, and how change is the only constant we have in our lives. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/derekmccoy Episode Highlights 1:07 - Highlighting some featured speakers at the Teach Better Conference.  Use  code "PodcastTalk" to save $50. Phil Strunk Kristen Nan Alex Oris Dave Burgess Shelley Burgess Tal Thompson Adam Welcome Ryan Sheehy Tara Martin 6:39 - Previewing the episode with Derek McCoy 9:30 - Derek introduces himself. 11:27 - Derek dives into the details of his book "The Revolution: It's Time to Empower Change in Our Schools" written with Darren Ellwein. 14:18 - Derek's failure: Managing change at schools is an ongoing challenge. 18:07 - Ways Derek's district tries to communicate to their community that they care and are there for the right reasons. 22:08 - What's got Derek excited about education right now: Seeing and hearing stories of schools/teachers/principals/districts taking risks to abandon practices that we've just been doing out of tradition or habit. 24:16 - Derek's advice to new teachers: Take your K-16 experience, love it, but put it in a small jar. Know that your learners are going to need something fundamentally different. 33:26 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less. 37:16 - How to connect with Derek. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teach-better-talk/message

Revolutions Start with Relationships with Darren Ellwein Transformative Principal 286 Social media: Tailor everything to the learner - via @dellwein Darren Ellwein is my dessert bro and principal at the middle level in South Dakota! Revolution is about a group of people. From a staff culture standpoint: there was some kickback. It’s so much fun! Personalizing learning - what small steps do you need to take? Tailor everything to the learner. Mastery projects - success criteria You have to give up control. Relationships “it feels like my family.” Let the kids decide the norms. Waiting on content for 2-3 weeks. Done with our standards before we get to the standardized tests. personalizedlearningtools.com Personalized Learning is not about sitting in front of a computer all day. Starts with a relationship, then goes on to flexible content. Those kids broke in adults every year! Hannah and Alex - there was a pace set for everyone, even though it didn’t match. She would tell you she wouldn’t go back to the way it was. How to be a transformative principal? Be your own person. Hold on to your beliefs. Have the mindset of serving kids. Schedule a call with Jethro Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Take Control of your email Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey  

Derek McCoy & Darren Ellwein are the co-authors of "The Revolution: It's Time To Empower Change In Our Schools. But this book & podcast isn't about edu-theory- its about experience. Please give this a listen, & give them a follow. Derek: https://twitter.com/mccoyderek Darren: https://twitter.com/dellwein Their book is on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Time-Empower-Change-Schools/dp/1949595269/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Derek+McCoy&qid=1559087103&s=books&sr=1-1

Darren Ellwein was the 2017 Digital Principal of the Year from South Middle School, in Harrisburg South Dakota and a cutting edge leader, speaker, and blogger.  He’s the Co-Author of “The Revolution: It’s Time to Empower Change in our Schools.”  Additionally, Alex is the Miss Mount Rushmore USA Ambassador Jr Teen for 2019.  Alex is a passionate student leader from South who believes in animal rights, positivity, and personalized learning.  She’s currently using her platform to raise awareness on issues that impact the world. In this episode, Ellwein and Alex talk about creating an educational revolution.  Later, Brielle joins Audrey and Macey to highlight their learning from this award winning duo!

Darren Ellwein has been principal of Harrisburg South Middle School, Harrisburg, South Dakota for eight years. He has always had a passion for technology. Darren believes technology and personalized learning has a transformational potential for growth in learning, for teachers and students. I’m very fortunate to have met and spent time with Darren in Minnesota ...