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Join Luke and Mat as they revisit episode 1 - How have our thoughts on leadership in K-12 education evolved over the last 4 years? Tune in to find out as we chat about the original list as well as a discussion about our favourite guests and what they've enjoyed about their Edleaders journey.

Mindshare TV with Steve Brown CEO of Nelson, one of Canada's most visionary ed leaders as they explore the future of learning, Gen AI, the inspiration for the 16th Challenge & Edwin Classroom!

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In this episode we chatted with John Buchanan, former coach of the Australian Cricket Team and now author and speaker. Special thanks to our partners Peoplebench for sponsoring this episode of the podcast, they help take the guesswork out of school workforce strategy & decision-making. Check them out at peoplebench.com.au. So... Melbourne friends and colleagues... Dont

Military-connected students and families transition on average 6-9 times in a military child's academic career. Schools should thoughtfully consider how to provide every flexibility possible to ensure that military-connected students have a smooth transition when they arrive and that their unique needs are met while they are with us.Dr. Angie Mullenix is the Director of Innovative Practices and Programs and the State Military Liaison for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A veteran herself, Dr. Mullenix leads the state's efforts to recognize schools and school districts for their service to military-connected students and families.In a time where a war is being fought in the Gaza Strip and in the Ukraine, and understanding the cost that is borne by military personnel and their families, taking some time to consider how schools can support military-connected students and families is time well-spent. U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said, "Our military-connected students are resilient and know how to grow and thrive in new school environments. To do so, they need the tools and resources that we, as education leaders, must provide to support them in these new environments."Join Dr. Mullenix and Dr. Jackson as they discuss how EdLeaders and schools may support these students.Dr. Rob Jackson on TwitterEdLeader Podcast on Twitter

The Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the student comprehend what she is reading.In this new podcast series on the Science of Reading - What Every EdLeader Should Know, Dr. Rob Jackson, host of the EdLeader podcast, has one goal, to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.So metaphorically, we grab Scarborough's reading rope and separate the strands of Word Recognition and Language Comprehension. Within the Language Comprehension strands, we find the strand that is the topic for today's episode, Vocabulary.Building vocabulary knowledge is important to help students be better communicators, help them access more text, and increase their own expressiveness.Show notes are available at: www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod

When students graduate from our schools and school systems, where do they go? We hope that they are enrolled, enlisted, or employed. We hope that we have helped them accomplish their dreams and reach their goals. Today's guest on the EdLeader podcast is focused on meeting students where they are and taking them as far as they want to go.Dr. Jeff Cox became the 11th President of the North Carolina Community College System on June 1, 2023. Dr. Cox previously served as president of Wilkes Community College for nine years. Prior to that, he served for nine years as the superintendent of the  Alleghany County Schools system. Today, he brings his experience working with students from Pre-kindergarten to the university level to lead the North Carolina Community College System, the third largest system in the U.S. serving nearly 600,000 community college students each year with 58 colleges providing education to all 100 counties.With the unique perspective of having served as a Principal and Superintendent and as a Community College President, Dr. Cox shares his expertise and experience to assist EdLeaders in growing students and schools through building relationships, earning trust, and casting a bold vision.Dr. Rob Jackson on TwitterEdLeader Podcast on TwitterDr. Jeff Cox on Twitter

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In a world that tips towards negativity and defeatism, EdLeaders have the opportunity to brighten life and sew positivity through Bringing Joy into the schoolhouse and into the lives of students and staff every day.  Donna L. Bledsoe, principal of Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Surry County, NC was selected as the 2023 North Carolina State Principal of the Year. She encourages every EdLeader to "Bring the Joy" every day.Since becoming the leader of the small, rural school in 2016, Ms. Bledsoe has cultivated a community with a clear focus on student success, strong faculty collaboration, and overall school improvement. In her words, the culture of Cedar Ridge Elementary can be summed up in one word: “joy.” "Bring the joy" is their school mantra, and it's reflected in all aspects of the school.Dr. Rob Jackson on TwitterEdLeader Podcast on Twitter

In education, I am surrounded by incredibly caring people who want to make a difference. For years, as an ice breaker in a meeting, an introduction in a presentation, or in an interview question, I have asked the question, ‘Why do you want to be a teacher, a counselor, a principal, a superintendent, or an educator?'For years, the universal answer has been and is, “I want to make a difference!”As I think about it, with few exceptions, I can say that my colleagues have each made or are making a profound difference. I can cite countless examples of former students who recount with love and wonder the difference an educator made in their life. I think of my own teachers and even the mentors I have had within the profession who made a difference in my life.Mahatma Gandhi, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mother Teresa, Sir Winston Churchill, the Reverend Billy Graham, and in our own state of North Carolina, Dr. Dudley Flood and Dr. Gene Causby who were charged with helping schools and communities with the task of bringing civility and goodwill to the school boards, teachers, administrators, parents and most of all the students in the early days of desegregation. They traveled the state bringing fragmented groups to the discussion table for solutions for the schools. It was their wit and courage that defused problems of great magnitude. They like the well-known names I mentioned a moment ago, made a difference.I wonder though, if any of those I mentioned, have found themselves in moments like I have, in periods of self-doubt, periods where you really wonder if you are making more than a difference in the moment, that you are actually making a lasting difference.Casting doubt aside and refusing to fall prey to negative self-talk, I search for examples of lasting differences among the tapestry of lives that have been woven together in my career that now spans decades and thousands of lives across dozens of communities. In that reflection, I pause in my rumination to consider the heroes among my mentors and the students I taught early in my career who are now accomplishing their dreams. Among them are doctors, attorneys, teachers, bankers, investors, real estate agents, landscape artists, etc. Beyond career success, I witness them succeeding as friends, spouses, and parents.My own life bears witness to the lasting difference made by the public school teachers who taught and loved me as a child. My career, now in its latter stages, demonstrates the lasting difference made by the teachers and administrators who took me under their wings and nurtured me as a young teacher and later as a beginning administrator. Perhaps the success of my former students shows the “paying it forward” desire I have always had as an educator. Perhaps it is found in the Instructional Assistants I worked with who are now teachers, or teachers who are now principals, or principals who are now superintendents. Certainly, I can find positive examples of making a difference. What then, can I find in these exemplars of differences made that might just be the keys to making a lasting difference?From my reflections, I believe that there are two key requirements to making a difference that lasts: intention and attention.At the start of a new adventure, a new career, a new school year, a new position, a new opportunity, or a new journey, it is important to be able to state in a clear manner the intention of the work.I know that without the intention at the outset and the attention throughout, I would still be simply talking about what I would like to accomplish instead of actually making a lasting difference.Intention and attention, powerful tools for any leader, most especially for EdLeaders on the cusp of a brand-new school year.In the end, only time will tell if we have each made a lasting difference, but I just cannot imagine that we have

Welcome to the 2023 - 2024 school year! It is hard for me to believe that this school year marks the EdLeader podcast's fifth school year seeking to add value to the work and professional and personal lives of EdLeaders.Recently I was humbled when the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction selected the EdLeader podcast as a Promising Practice in the state and added it to their collection on the Promising Practices webpage.The EdLeader podcast community continues to grow worldwide because of your kind words and positive ratings on your favorite podcast player. Thank you for sharing it with your network of colleagues and friends.There is no question that our ability to successfully help students achieve their potential depends in large part on our ability to recognize and meet the social, emotional, and mental health needs of our students and staff. Equipping ourselves and equipping our teammates for this work is crucial as we prepare for a new school year, a year I believe will be our finest ever.To launch this school year on EdLeader, I thought it would be appropriate to spend time with an equipper of educators and students. Today's guest brings a unique background and rich tapestry of experience to this work.With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of both a certified teacher and a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma.After 18 years as a successful high school teacher, she stepped out of the classroom to serve as a social worker and licensed clinician. Her classroom experience coupled with her clinical work with children and families in crisis gives her incredible insight into solving youth mental health problems present in our schools.She has earned both a Master's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Social Work.She is also the co-author of the book, “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution,” a global keynote speaker delivering powerful messages of hope to educators, and is the host of the Thriving School Community podcast.I hope that you enjoy our time together with Ms. Peck. Her simple, yet powerful solutions for making a difference resonate with me, especially when she encourages us to not say to someone that they “should” do something and instead remind them that they “could” do something. I am convinced that turning “should” into “could” would absolutely make a difference in our interactions. As a new school year arrives, please allow me to thank you for all that you do for every student, every teacher, and every staff member. You are making a difference. If no one else has told you, I want you to know that I believe in you.Dr. Rob Jackson on TwitterEdLeader Podcast on TwitterCharle Peck on Twitter

The Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the student comprehend what she is reading.In this new podcast series on the Science of Reading - What Every EdLeader Should Know, Dr. Rob Jackson, host of the EdLeader podcast, has one goal, to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.So metaphorically, we grab Scarborough's reading rope and separate the strands of Word Recognition and Language Comprehension.  Within the Language Comprehension strands, we find the strand that is the topic for today's episode, Language Structures. Language structure is made up of a complex set of rules and conventions. Readers have to learn the rules that allow us to communicate with one another through the written word. They develop this knowledge and understanding of Language Structure as they are learning how to read.Join Dr. Jackson as he attempts to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.Show notes are available at: www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod

The Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the student comprehend what she is reading.In this new podcast series on the Science of Reading - What Every EdLeader Should Know, Dr. Rob Jackson, host of the EdLeader podcast, has one goal, to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.So metaphorically, we grab Scarborough's reading rope and separate the strands of Word Recognition and Language Comprehension. Within the Word Recognition strands, we find the strand that most people think of first when considering the act of learning to read, the strand of decoding.Our good friends at Reading Rockets define decoding this way: “Decoding is the ability to apply your knowledge of letter-sound relationships, including knowledge of letter patterns, to correctly pronounce written words. Understanding these relationships gives children the ability to recognize familiar words quickly and to figure out words they haven't seen before.”Join Dr. Jackson as he attempts to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.Show notes are available at: www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod

In this episode, we chat with Grant van der Kruk, CEO of Schoolbox. This episode was proudly brought to you by Veracross, the globally leading Student Information System Provider - who is now in Australia. Checkout veracross.com/edleaders. Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback, or a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders.  You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn:  Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/  Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edleaders/message

Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback, or a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders.  You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn:  Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/  Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edleaders/message

Aristotle said, “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” This adoring quote sums up both the traditional teaching-learning setup and the modernized edTech for the school version of education brought by platforms like Paperly. Speaking of edTech, in this episode, we had a chat with Daniel Dawson, the Co-founder and Director of Paperly, an education management platform which streamlines schools' processes onto a single platform. Daniel founded Paperly after working in two Perth schools, and seeing firsthand how inefficient admin processes affected teachers and the school community. He felt there was a better way. So he worked in consultation with teachers and his co-founder to develop the Paperly platform and functional modules, which are used by Independent Private Schools in Perth such as St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls and Aquinas College. His creation now saves teachers from admin overwhelm and burnout. Dan will touch on topics such as: His professional journey in education before starting Paperly. How Paperly works and why every school should use it. Building Paperly from the ground up while also working a full-time job. Trusting his team and delegating some of his previous core tasks so he can focus on building the necessary relationships to grow the business. Challenges that come with building brand awareness for a small startup. Driving Paperly towards becoming a global brand. Traits you need to succeed in entrepreneurship. The value of going through the Plus Eight Accelerator program. What it was like to pitch his idea in front of 300+ investors and high profile individuals. Key factors that informed his decision to leave his full-time job to focus more on building the company. Keeping Paperly safe and secure for schools to use. Moving towards more technology and inclusivity in schools in the next decade and beyond. Dan's valuable insights are very applicable in tackling some of the challenges that schools face. He's proud of the fact that Paperly fulfils teachers needs to restore purposefulness, improve school morale and reduce high staff turnover from burnout. He encourages leaders to be more focused on finding solutions to problems instead of just complaining about the problems. He also points out that businesses must be focused on serving the exact needs of customers in order to thrive in the marketplace. You can connect with Dan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-dawson-5b620758/ …………………… Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback, or a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ And signup for the Edleaders Newsletter at www.edleaders.com.au/newsletter Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edleaders/message

In this episode, we interviewed Hugh Williams, the Co-Founder of CS in Schools, an Australian charity that is creating sustainable change in digital technology education. In 2022, CS in Schools worked with 72 schools and 250 teachers to deliver world-class coding classes to over 30,000 students in Australia. They have some lofty ambitions to give every secondary school student in Australia the opportunity to learn digital technology. And all that is provided at zero cost to schools. Hugh is also a Professor at the Melbourne Business School, an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University, and a board member of the State Library Victoria and Janet Clarke Hall. He is a company advisor and investor, and was formerly a vice president at Google and has also held senior roles at eBay and Microsoft. Through his advisory practice, he has worked with many companies including Doordash, Moonpig, ASOS, and Ocado. Hugh will touch on topics such as: How choosing Computer Science in university totally changed his life. Making sure students experience the opportunities available in digital technology. Barriers to providing quality digital technology learning experiences as highlighted by school leaders. Channeling his inner “Elon Musk' when starting CS in Schools and how he managed to get the education industry's trust. Skills that don't come naturally to him in moments of vulnerability. Building his unique ambition and confidence over time and why more Australians need to be more audacious. Pre-conditions a school needs to have to ensure that their CS in Schools program is successful. Navigating the adoption challenges that come with their program being offered to schools for free. Support they're getting from industry partners and donors. CS in Schools in the next 5 years and how they will impact Australian schools. Hugh highlights audacity, passion, and a strategic mindset as the core pillars of his success and emphasizes that Australians have to adopt the same if Australia is going to emerge as a global player in developing innovative technologies. In his reflection on leadership, he says a leader should look at their team as the people they work side by side with, not as line reports. “You should focus all you efforts on how you can influence them to be better because the more successful you make them, the more successful you and your organization as a whole will be”, he says. Tune in for more of Hugh's wisdom in leadership and how CS in Schools will positively impact the future of Australia. You can connect with Hugh on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughewilliams/ …………………… Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback, or a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ And signup for the Edleaders Newsletter at www.edleaders.com.au/newsletter Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edleaders/message

School leaders play a pivotal role in affecting the climate, attitude, and reputation of their schools. They are the cornerstone on which learning communities function and grow. With successful school leadership, schools become effective incubators of learning, places where students are not only educated but challenged, nurtured, and encouraged. In this episode, we bring back a previous awesome guest, Rob French, the Principal at Kilvington Grammar School in Melbourne. Kilvington is a K-12, co-ed independent school. Rob has been the principal at Kilvington for over a year now and we're going to dive into what it's been like for him. Rob will touch on topics such as: Enjoying end-of-year community events and other positive things despite having to navigate a hectic end-of-year term 4, staff attrition, and a data breach. End of a school year: The culmination of everything teachers strive for. Challenges he went through in his first year as a principal and how he overcame them. Does the principal school prepare people for data breaches in schools? Putting together an effective school management structure. Experiences and learning from the Covid pandemic. Dealing with the stress that comes with being a principal versus in other mid-management level roles. The 2023 strategic plan for Kilvington Grammar School. The value of working with a great and supportive school board. 3Cs - Decision-making tips for school leaders. More exercising, quality time with family, catching up with friends, teaching a class, and more work/life balance. How to thrive as a new principal. One of the highlights of the episode will be Rob's vulnerability regarding his engagement in self-care practices that have enabled him to be a great school leader, the importance of being a collaborative principal who leverages the strengths and views of their team to achieve school goals, and so much more. Stay tuned for more and enjoy! You can connect with Rob on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-french-74b0bb59 …………………… Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback, or a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ And signup for the Edleaders Newsletter at www.edleaders.com.au “People will look to you as principal during a crisis and how you appear is incredibly important” - Rob French --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edleaders/message

This episode was recorded live at the Innovation in Education Festival Perth in November 2022. In this episode, we chat with return guest Rocky Collins, Principal at SEDA College, and Graeme Dix, Former Manager at BCG Construction in Perth. This episode was all about creating an authentic and meaningful relationship between a school and an industry partner, we ask: Why is it important to build strong partnerships between schools and industry? The journey they went on from planting the seed, overcoming obstacles, and preparing to launch this new partnership with BCG? What sort of experiences do you hope students will have as part of the program? What resources has it required from each partner? The time spent on this? The talent pipeline or the performance of new graduates, what do believe schools need to spend some more time on? The future of the program, what will it look like if you could see 10 years into the distance? Needless to say, this was a wide-ranging chat about education, leadership, construction, trade training and much much more. We hope you enjoy this chat with Rocky and Graeme. You can connect with Rocky on LinkedIn. Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback, or a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ And signup for the Edleaders Newsletter at www.edleaders.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edleaders/message

Join Luke and Mat as they recap 2022. The highs, lows and everything in between, they discuss their personal journeys, the EdLeaders journey, and what they have in store for 2023 including the launch of additional Edleaders Masterminds in 2023. Head over to our website to find out more details about what a mastermind entails. In 2023 you can also join Edleaders+, our community where you can support us in continuing to bring you great content, as well as some special perks including: 4 x Members only episodes per year with a member from the community 4 x Community Pick Our Brains sessions per year Access to the Edleaders+ Community Group We hope you enjoy, as we go back to our roots when its just us without a guest! You can connect with Edleaders at Edleaders.com.au or find us on LinkedIn. Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In this episode, we chat with Kirsten Ferdinands - the Executive Principal, Brisbane South State Secondary College You can connect with Edleaders at Edleaders.com.au or find us on LinkedIn. Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In this episode, we chat with the energetic and amazing force in education - Gavin McCormack. Gavin was the Principal at Farmhouse Montesorri School until recently, when he left the confines of his school to take his enthusiasm worldwide and co-founded UpSchool. He's also helped build multiple schools in Nepal, and is now a Montessori Australia Ambassador, as well as co-founder of multiple other businesses and a best selling author. He was the Educator's Most Influential Educator 2022, he's a TEDX Speaker and was also one of Australias's LinkedIn Top Voice 2019/20/22. Needless to say this was a wide ranging chat chat about education, leadership, Montesorri and much much more. We hope you enjoy this chat with Gavin. You can connect with Gavin through his personal website, Upschool.co or LinkedIn. Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In this episode, we chat with Duncan Anderson - the cofounder and co-ceo of Edrolo. We cover including: The highs and lows of running an Edtech startup The unique challenges of being a co-CEO The challenges of raising $40million dollars in capital for the business and what lays ahead for how to spend it. Embracing the now of doing the curriculum better, rather than trying to change the curriculum How his leadership is evolving as the company grows. And of course much much more. We hope you enjoy this chat with Duncan. You can connect with Edleaders at Edleaders.com.au or find us on LinkedIn. Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In this episode, we chat with Neesha Flint, Principal of Geraldton Grammar School. We cover the many challenges of being a principal, including: The unique challenges of leading a regional school The emotional toll of school leadership the differences in how you can lead in a 25-year-old school in comparison to a 100-year-old school How Neesha thinks about vision and strategy in a school context And of course much much more. We hope you enjoy this chat with Neesha. You can connect with Edleaders at Edleaders.com.au or find us on LinkedIn. Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In this episode we chat with Louka Parry - CEO of the Learning Future. We cover: How school leaders can think about the future with a futurist mindset Redesigning the system - what should we be aware of Attending SXSW and other modern schools in the USA, and what he learned on the journey. And of course much much more. We hope you enjoy this chat with Louka. You can find Louka at https://www.loukaparry.com/ and The Learning Future and you can connect with Edleaders at Edleaders.com.au or find us on LinkedIn. Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - send us a message! Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In this episode, we chat with Liam King, an Associate Partner at Fisher Leadership Executive Search. Liam brings a wealth of school leadership experience to his recruitment role, formerly holding roles as Deputy Principal and Principal in both Australia and Asia. We hope you enjoy this chat with Liam. To connect with Liam - find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-king-06103925/ EdLeaders is available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In this episode, we chat with Meagan King, Director of Innovation at MLC Perth and Scott Millar, Chief Trouble Maker at BOP Industries, who together run the Innovation in Education Festival, on both the East and West Coast of Australia. We hope you enjoy this chat with Meagan and Scott. To connect with Meagan - find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/meagan-king-2244a3109/ To connect with Scott - find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/smillar1/ EdLeaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In this episode, we chat with Tracey Ezard, former Assistant Principal who over the last 17 years has built her own consultancy in school leadership and culture, publishing 3 books in the process including her most recent book - Ferocious Warmth, and no doubt has become one of Australia's leading educational consultants. We hope you enjoy this chat with Tracey. To connect with Tracey - find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyezard/ EdLeaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders Links to the episode: https://edleaders.com.au/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

The Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the student comprehend what she is reading.In this new podcast series on the Science of Reading - What Every EdLeader Should Know, Dr. Rob Jackson, host of the EdLeader podcast, has one goal, to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.So metaphorically, we grab Scarborough's reading rope and separate the strands of Word Recognition and Language Comprehension. Within the Language Comprehension strands, we find the strand of literacy knowledge.Literacy Knowledge encapsulates the understanding and mastery of print concepts, such as a book's layout. This includes everything from pre-reading skills like turning pages from right to left, reading words on a page from left to right, and top-to-bottom. It also includes more advanced skills like understanding the text features of a nonfiction book like an index, table of contents, and list of exhibits in order to efficiently find information. It also includes concepts like genre and the author's purpose.Join Dr. Jackson as he attempts to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.Show notes are available at: www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod

Chris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut describes leadership this way, “Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It's about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others' success, and then standing back and letting them shine.”That quote really seems to capture the heart of Coast Guard Captain Jennifer Stockwell, Sector Commander of Coast Guard Sector Virginia. There are not many stakes higher than a person's life when their boat has capsized or consequences any more intense than when preparing for the impact of a hurricane. Yet, the groundwork she puts in place helps to ensure that the team she leads is ready to respond in those big stressful moments. Captain Jennifer Stockwell's Command Philosophy is titled, "People first, the rest will follow." She joins Dr. Jackson to discuss how her beliefs about leadership and the role of leadership transcend the organization and is applicable to all leaders, including EdLeaders. 

The Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the student comprehend what she is reading.In this new podcast series on the Science of Reading - What Every EdLeader Should Know, Dr. Rob Jackson, host of the EdLeader podcast has one goal, to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.So metaphorically, we grab Scarborough's reading rope and separate the strands of Word Recognition and Language Comprehension. Within the Language Comprehension strands, we find the strand of verbal reasoning.Verbal reasoning involves thinking about text, solving word problems, following written instructions to come up with a solution, spotting letter sequences, and cracking letter- and number-based codes. Verbal reasoning assessments measure a child's ability to problem-solve and reason using words. These assessments are more a test of skill than of testing acquired knowledge.Join Dr. Jackson as he attempts to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.Show notes are available at: www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod

The Science of Reading is undergirded by theories of how students learn to read and comprehend text. The theory most often cited is Scarborough's Reading Rope as conceived by Dr. Hollis S. Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough believed that the elements of Word Recognition and the elements of Language Comprehension all weave together into the rope of Reading Comprehension. Just like a true rope, the more strands present and the stronger each strand is, the stronger the rope is. It is surmised that if a student is weaker in one strand, the strength of the other strands can still help the student comprehend what she is reading.In this new podcast series on the Science of Reading - What Every EdLeader Should Know, Dr. Rob Jackson, host of the EdLeader podcast has one goal, to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.Striving readers clearly show visible relief when they encounter a sight word in the middle of a difficult string of words that have to be decoded. Sight Word Recognition, despite the simplistic name of the strand, is a powerful tool in a reader's toolkit and must be purposefully taught by teachers.What, then, are sight words? Dr. Cheryl Lyon, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut, defined sight words this way, “Sight words are words that students are expected to recognize instantly. With the right support, students can become so familiar with these words that they no longer need to pause and try to decode them.Join Dr. Jackson as he attempts to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.Show notes are available at: www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod

In this episode, we chat with the Head of Middle School at Camberwell Grammar School in Victoria about all things Middle Schooling. What is a middle school and what does it do differently from a primary school and senior school, shaping the overall experience of a middle schooler as a leader, how much time is spent on the operational requirements of the school, and what this leaves for teaching, projects, and innovations, whats unique challenges middle school leadership role brings and the challenge of recruitment. We hope you enjoy this chat with Troy. To connect with Troy - find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-stanley-3386388b/ EdLeaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edfinance Links to the episode: https://edleaders.com.au/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

Recently as Dr. Rob Jackson dove headfirst into attempting to understand The Science of Reading, he found himself immersed in The Reading Wars with Whole Language or Balanced Literacy on one side and The Science of Reading on the other.  Determined to push through the spirited debates and simply get to what EdLeaders need to know to support the teaching of literacy.This latest episode in the Science of Reading series focuses on background knowledge, a crucial strand of Language Comprehension.  Once a reader has decoded the print into words, reading comprehension requires inferences that are built on background knowledge and not necessarily explicitly stated in the text. As the writers at BrainTrust define it, “Background knowledge is everything a child already knows about a topic prior to engaging in the lesson or activity. So for reading, background knowledge refers to all of the information and understanding that students already have that will help them gain deep meaning from whatever text they are reading.”Join Dr. Jackson as he attempts to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.Show notes are available at: www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod

Recently as Dr. Rob Jackson dove headfirst into attempting to understand The Science of Reading, he found himself immersed in The Reading Wars with Whole Language or Balanced Literacy on one side and The Science of Reading on the other.  As he researched the divide between the two, he encountered a side skirmish and made himself a note to come back to it. Lost in the vitriol over phonics instruction was the respect given to or denied to fluency as a metric to pay attention to.At a basic level, fluency is a reader's ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. If comprehending what they read is the goal, children must be able to read fluently. This is true in reading aloud and in reading silently. In many ways, fluency is the bridge between word recognition and reading comprehension. Join Dr. Jackson as he attempts to peel apart the individual strands of reading comprehension and build our shared understanding of what EdLeaders need to know about learning to read.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod

As an elementary teacher, elementary principal, and as a Superintendent, EdLeader podcast host Dr. Rob Jackson has watched the battle lines drawn and the theories, best practices, and curriculum shaming hurled back and forth in the "Reading Wars." Equating a war with the debate over the best way to teach children to read seems a bit excessive, but a quick glance over the blogs spewing nastiness about the thought-leaders on each side of the debate seems to give rise and credence to the name, "Reading Wars."On one side is whole-language or balanced literacy, an offshoot of whole language. On the other side is the Science of Reading.So...There is a Reading War that has been going on for a really long time and the Science of Reading has taken the upper hand. But, what is the Science of Reading and what do EdLeaders need to know? Join Dr. Rob Jackson as he crosses the battlefield of the reading wars to share just what you need to know, whether you have a background in teaching children to read or not.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson

This is episode is part 2 of a 2 part interview with Peter Hutton, Co-founder of Future Schools. In this insightful conversation, we hear about Peter's desire and vision to create a system of schools starting with the Global Village School. Small Communities of 100, of 3-year level groupings, to support young people create their own learning communities to positively impact the world. How a fully funded independent school could operate in a no fee-paying environment and how parents might perceive that. And how edcuators who have a burning desire to start their own school - may want to consider collaborating with the Global Village School. To connect with Peter - you'll find him on Linkedin at @peterhutton. EdLeaders is hosted by Luke Callier and Mathew Irving and is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #independenteducation #schooleaders --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

This is episode is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Peter Hutton, Co-founder of Future Schools. In this insightful conversation, we hear about Peter's journey from his experiences in schools as a student, why he took the leap out of school leadership to create the Future Schools Alliance, The Future Schools Journey, how the system has changed or not changed in the last 10 years and his innovative approach to university entry processes. To connect with Peter - you'll find him on Linked in at @peterhutton. EdLeaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edfinance Links to the episode: https://edleaders.com.au/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In Part 2 of an incredible conversation with Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward, co-authors of From Striving to Thriving and Intervention Reinvention, the rubber hits the road as Stephanie and Annie bring the research alive and give practical advice for making a difference for students. In the conversation in Part 1, they defined “reading volume” and discussed “tabling the labels” that become self-fulfilling prophecies for striving readers. Dr. Jackson highlights the book for its readability and for the depth of research presented in an easily readable format that underpins the work. If nothing else, when a superhero like Dav Pilkey, author of the Captain Underpants books, writes and illustrates the introduction, you know that you are in for fun. EdLeaders are instructional leaders who are charged with making decisions daily about the teaching and learning taking place in classrooms, schools, and school districts. "Children learn to read by reading and need access to books they want to read; time to read; and loving, knowledgeable teachers who trust them as powerful learners and know how to build on their strengths. An affirming approach rooted in love yields powerful results and turns striving readers into thriving readers." - Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward, co-authors of From Striving to Thriving and Intervention Reinvention. Stephanie Harvey is co-author of numerous books for teachers, including Strategies that Work, and Inquiry Illuminated. Her many resources co-authored with Anne Goudvis include The Comprehension Toolkit series, Short Nonfiction for American History, and a wide range of classroom videos. An elementary and special education teacher for 18 years, Stephanie currently serves as a literacy consultant to schools and districts around the world. She specializes in comprehension, content literacy, inquiry-based learning, collaboration, striving learners, and the role of passion and wonder in teaching and learning. As a teacher first and foremost, Stephanie relishes learning and savors any time spent in classrooms working with kids.Annie Ward is Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for the Mamaroneck Public Schools in Westchester County, NY. Prior to that, she was a Local Instructional Superintendent for the New York City Department of Education, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for the Ridgewood, NJ, Public Schools, and a middle school English teacher. She is in this work every single day and offers practical insight into bringing to scale positive growth in literacy for every single student.As the amazing poet, Maya Angelou, wrote, “The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving, with passion and compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness.” She must have been watching a teacher as she wrote this. 

In this episode, we chat with Mark McCrindle, Founder and Principal of McCrindle. In this insightful conversation, we talk about Generation Alpha and the growing gaps between the GenX & Y teachers in our schools, the future of education and the social trends that will affect it, strategic planning and what schools should be thinking about in the long term, how parents demands on schools are changing and what might evolve out of the disconnected sectors of education in Australia. We hope you enjoy the conversation with Mark. To connect with Mark and learn more about McCrindle - https://mccrindle.com.au/ and connect with Mat and Luke at https://edleaders.com.au/ Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

EdLeaders are instructional leaders who are charged with making decisions daily about the teaching and learning taking place in classrooms, schools, and school districts. "Children learn to read by reading and need access to books they want to read; time to read; and loving, knowledgeable teachers who trust them as powerful learners and know how to build on their strengths. An affirming approach rooted in love yields powerful results and turns striving readers into thriving readers." - Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward, co-authors of From Striving to Thriving and Intervention Reinvention. Stephanie Harvey is co-author of numerous books for teachers, including Strategies that Work, and Inquiry Illuminated. Her many resources co-authored with Anne Goudvis include The Comprehension Toolkit series, Short Nonfiction for American History, and a wide range of classroom videos. An elementary and special education teacher for 18 years, Stephanie currently serves as a literacy consultant to schools and districts around the world. She specializes in comprehension, content literacy, inquiry-based learning, collaboration, striving learners, and the role of passion and wonder in teaching and learning. As a teacher first and foremost, Stephanie relishes learning and savors any time spent in classrooms working with kids.Annie Ward is Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for the Mamaroneck Public Schools in Westchester County, NY. Prior to that, she was a Local Instructional Superintendent for the New York City Department of Education, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for the Ridgewood, NJ, Public Schools, and a middle school English teacher. She is in this work every single day and offers practical insight into bringing to scale positive growth in literacy for every single student.As the amazing poet, Maya Angelou, wrote, “The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving, with passion and compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness.” She must have been watching a teacher as she wrote this. 

In this episode, we chat with Fiona Johnston, Principal of St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls in Perth. In this insightful conversation, we cover the benefits of an overseas experience in your leadership journey and in particular Fiona's own experience at the Australian International School in Singapore, the diverse nature of the principal's role including the "dark arts" of managing a school board, the notion of disrupt or be disrupted, the fusion of work and home life in leadership roles and Fiona's advice regarding finding a career sponsor. We even create a new word for the oxford dictionary - "durky"! We hope you enjoy the conversation with Fiona. To connect with Fiona - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-johnston-gaicd-94180a4a/ Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edfinance Links to the episode: https://edleaders.com.au/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In this episode, we chat with Wil Masara. Wil is the 19 year old founder of Youth Leadership Academy Australia. After starting his first business at 11, Wil is a Social Entrepreneur & Changemaker, who is committed to providing all young people access to skills that empower them to lead themselves, their schools and our communities. To connect with Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/ to signup or follow us on Linked In at Edleaeders Australia a https://www.linkedin.com/company/edleadersaus where you can keep up to date with the latest. Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In this Episode we chat with Cameron Fox - Founding Head of VERSO International School in Bangkok. We talk about VERSO's origin story, their work with IDEO - one of the worlds leading design companies and the impact this had on everything else that's followed. Cameron and VERSO are on a mission to inspire other international schools to take the opportunity to dig deep into the needs of their communities and look for ways to ask big important questions about what they do and how they do it - in essence, to adopt a designer's mindset. Lots of schools have already embraced design-thinking in a variety of ways - but at VERSO it's simply part of their DNA - so there is an obligation to remain progressive in their thinking about the educational experience they offer and we discuss how this impacts everyday life, from marketing the school, to recruitment and their school structure. We hope you enjoy! To connect with Cameron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-fox-a4034815/ and if you like this episode tag or click the share button to send this epsiode to a friend of yours at school. Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/ to signup or follow us on LinkedIn at Edleaders Australia a https://www.linkedin.com/company/edleadersaus where you can keep up to date with the latest. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: **Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/** **Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

In this episode, we chat with Lauren Sayer. Lauren is the current Executive Director Research and Innovation at Melbourne Girls Grammar and in this episode we cover tech in schools and its value without training, the value of experience outside of schools, innovation as an executive role, what there is to learn as a new executive member, the metaverse, micro-credentials and much much more... We hope you enjoy! To connect with Lauren - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-sayer-34637919/ Edleaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link below. #leadership #education #schooleaders #edtech #innovation As always if you have questions, feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/ to signup or follow us on Linked In at Edleaeders Australia a https://www.linkedin.com/company/edleadersaus where you can keep up to date with the latest. Please remember if you have a spare minute, please leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player which will help us be discovered by more like-minded school leaders. You can also connect with us personally at LinkedIn: **Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/** **Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edleaders/message

For the latest episode of the Edleader podcast, Dr. Jackson is joined by two outstanding EdLeaders who are making a difference serving and supporting schools and school systems in their implementation of Multi-tier Systems of Support. But what is MTSS and what is it not? As a framework used by many schools to improve core instruction and provide targeted support to struggling students, it focuses on the “whole child.” MTSS supports academic growth and achievement, but it also supports many other areas, including behavior, social and emotional needs, and absenteeism.Mrs. BriAnne Hall serves the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as the Integrated Academic and Behavior Systems Consultant for the Northwest Region of North Carolina. She is a passionate educator who enjoys her role of supporting districts in their implementation of an MTSS framework to promote total school improvement to maximize growth for all. With her background in mental health, exceptional children’s programming, and K-12 education, she is a strong advocate for integrated systems to support the needs of the whole child. BriAnne earned a bachelor's degree in Human Services and a master's in executive leadership studies from Gardner-Webb University. BriAnne is married to Steve Hall, who is also an educator. Together they enjoy life on the Little River with their two sons, Elliot and Kameron.Mrs. Heather Boston serves as the Director of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) services for Carteret County Public Schools.  After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she received her M.Ed, and Ed.S degree in School Psychology from Seattle University.  Her career in education began as a School Psychologist in Illinois, where she worked for 4 years specializing in Positive Behavioral Interventions in Schools (PBIS), Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI), and Gifted Services prior to moving to North Carolina as a proud military spouse. For the last 10 years, Heather has served in the role of MTSS Coordinator/Director, adding AIG services to her title in 2016.  The 2020-2021 school year marks her 17th year working in education. She is proud to serve beside the many great teachers and educators in Carteret County Public Schools and is honored to have 2 children that are a part of the CPPS family!@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod

What are the challenges and opportunities facing educational leaders in 2021? In this episode, we deviate from our traditional chat or interview and instead hit the road with the mic to a panel discussion featuring the three system leaders in WA - exploring what the new normal of education might just look like in 2021. The panel featured Valerie Gould (Executive Director at the Association of Independent Schools of WA), Lisa Rodgers (Director General at the WA Department of Education) and Dr Debra Sayce (Executive Director of Catholic Education WA) and was MC'd by Mathilda Joubert, President of ACEL WA Branch - who was instrumental in getting the approvals required for this podcast to be published on EdLeaders. This episode was recorded live on Friday 5th March, 2021 at the Parmelia Hilton in Perth and has been published with the consent of ACEL and all speakers involved. As it was recorded live we do apologize for the clanking of knives as this was a breakfast panel! To hear more from the speakers - please connect with them on LinkedIn: Mathilda Joubert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathilda-joubert-8299705/ Valeria Gould - https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-gould-71a65152/ Lisa Rodgers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-rodgers/ Dr Debra Sayce - https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-sayce-0366b292/ As always if you have questions, or feedback or have a suggestion from a leader you'd like to hear from - head on over to https://www.edleaders.com.au/ to signup for the newsletter, or follow us on Linked In at Edleaeders Australia and also please remember to leave us a review on iTunes or your favourite podcast player. You can also connect with us at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-irving-b6b91430/

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Dr. Bill Daggett, Founder and Chairman of the International Center for Leadership in Education, to discuss what the future may hold for education post-pandemic and the need for future-focused leaders and schools. Education will rapidly move into more and more personalization of content and delivery. The future success of schools depends on the ability of EdLeaders to be Trailblazers. For 25 years, Dr. Daggett has crisscrossed our nation, as well as the industrialized world, to lead school reform efforts to effectively prepare students for their future. While an avid supporter of public education, he also challenges all of us to be more focused on our children's future than on maintaining the schools of our youth. Before founding and now serving as Chairman of the International Center for Leadership in Education, Dr. Daggett was a teacher, local administrator, and a director with the New York State Education Department.He is the creator of the Rigor/Relevance Framework which has recently become the cornerstone of much of the nation's school reform efforts. He is also the author of numerous books about learning and education, textbooks, research reports, and journal articles.@Dr_Rob_Jackson@RigorRelevance@EdLeaderPod

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Carteret County Public Schools School Nurse Jessica Shearin to discuss the work of helping to keep students, teachers, and staff members safe in schools. Nurse Shearin works tirelessly in helping to keep the White Oak Elementary School family in Cape Carteret, North Carolina safe and healthy. From Wellness Checks at school entrances to reminders about wearing a mask to helping to check that the school is properly disinfected, to contact tracing, School Nurses have seen their responsibilities expand dramatically. Their expertise is being called on as EdLeaders face decisions they have never previously had to make.https://drrobjackson.blogspot.com/p/ed.html@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod

Passion Energizes the Light! It seems that personal energy is at a premium in this time of great challenge. Oprah Winfrey says that, "Passion is energy!" What are you passionate about? In this second Lesson from the Lightkeeper, Dr. Jackson discusses how passion is the first step to achievement, that passion increases willpower and is the foundation of excellence.Lighthouses have sent out a beacon for centuries to guide mariners to safe harbor. This light represented the difference between reaching safety or floundering on the rocky shoals. As the world contends with a pandemic and societal unrest, schools are sending out a light of hope, of strength, of safety, and of care.EdLeaders are the lightkeepers, keeping the light shining bright. There is much to learn from the men and women who cared for the lighthouses despite the storms that raged. In this series based on the book "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, Dr. Rob Jackson applies the Maxwell's teachings to strengthen and encourage those who keep the light shining bright from schoolhouses around the world.https://drrobjackson.blogspot.com/p/lessons-from-lightkeeper.html

Lighthouses have sent out a beacon for centuries to guide mariners to safe harbor. This light represented the difference between reaching safety or floundering on the rocky shoals. As the world contends with a pandemic and societal unrest, schools are sending out a light of hope, of strength, of safety, and of care. EdLeaders are the lightkeepers, keeping the light shining bright. There is much to learn from the men and women who cared for the lighthouses despite the storms that raged. In this series based on the book "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell, Dr. Rob Jackson applies the Maxwell's teachings to strengthen and encourage those who keep the light shining bright from schoolhouses around the world.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson

Dedicated to teachers everywhere, for the 21st episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Regional Teacher of the Year Julie Pittman to discuss the importance of teachers giving students a space to feel safe, a space to learn, and a shelter from the storm. This is a time of great unrest in our country as the fear and worry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing protests against racism and the excessive use of police force leave our children scared and confused as chaos swirls around them. For students, though, there is a shelter from the storm, our teachers and EdLeaders who shine a light of hope, of strength, of safety, and of belief. Julie Pittman was called to be an educator and community builder. She is a proud public school graduate, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Speech Communications, as well as a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2003, she joined Rutherford County Schools as a high school English teacher at R-S Central High School, and was named the NC Western Region Teacher of the Year. Outside of school, Julie is a wife and a mother of twin daughters, and is also a member of several civic and community groups in Western NC and across the state that support education, women, children, and communities. She thrives on motivating students to find their own voices and roles as citizens of this world, as well as inspiring fellow teachers to grow their skills by expanding their classrooms into the global community. Ultimately, she believes each of us shares a role in supporting and nurturing all students, and thus shaping our collective future.www.drrobjackson.com@Dr_Rob_Jackson@twinologist

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with North Carolina State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis to discuss leadership and meeting the challenges of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Chairman Davis compares teachers, principals, and superintendents with mighty lighthouses "standing tall and sending out a beacon of hope, and safety and security and care to each one of our students." He describes that like a lighthouse, the light shines not for the sender, but for all of those who are in darkness, regardless of demographic characteristic. His message of encouragement and appreciation for all Edleaders is one most needed and most appreciated. Dr. Jackson describes this episode as one of the most powerful and moving conversations I have had.Chairman Eric Davis was appointed as an at-large member of the NC State Board of Education in January 2015. He graduated 9th in the Class of 1983 from the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He served as an Airborne Ranger combat engineer officer in the US Army and is a professional engineer in North Carolina. He is a public school graduate as are his children.Show Notes are available at www.drrobjackson.comDr. Rob Jackson - @Dr_Rob_Jackson

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Dr. Michael Sasscer to discuss seven tips for parents in supporting their child’s remote learning. Developed by Larry Ferlazzo, these seven tips give concrete examples of how parents might help their children continue their academic progress even while they are away from school and away from their teachers. Just as most teachers were not trained in how to teach online, most parents have not been taught how to serve as their child’s educational facilitator. These tips for parents are just as applicable to all caregivers and are helpful for EdLeaders in supporting parents during the school closures caused by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Michael Sasscer serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for the Edenton-Chowan Schools system in Edenton, North Carolina. He has been a public school educator for 23 years. He is a former Teaching Fellow, a former Principal Fellow, and earned National Board Certification as a high school Math teacher.@Dr_Rob_Jacksonwww.drrobjackson.com

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with two gifted Instructional Leaders, Dr. Brad Breedlove and Dr. John Jones, to discuss supporting academics during remote learning in the unprecedented challenges presented by the coronavirus, COVID-19. Chief Academic Officers in large school districts, Dr. Breedlove and Dr. Jones share their belief in grace over grades, in the need to share a message of hope, in the power of well-crafted flexible plans, in meaningful feedback, and in continuing to seek unresponsive students. The trio also discuss the current role of MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) in meeting the unique needs of students during this time.Dr. John Jones serves as the Chief Academic and Accountability Officer for Rock Hill Schools in Rock Hill South Carolina. He has been serving as in public education for 31 years. Dr. Brad Breedlove serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Union County Public Schools in Monroe, North Carolina. He has been a public school educator for 21 years. Their decades of experience leading in the area of curriculum and instruction give them a perspective and valuable insight that all EdLeaders can benefit from as they reflect on their current challenges.Follow Dr. Jackson - @Dr_Rob_Jacksonwww.drrobjackson.com

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with the current North Carolina State Superintendent of the Year and one of the longest tenured superintendents in the state of North Carolina, Dr. Patrick Miller. Dr. Jackson and Dr. Miller discuss ongoing school district efforts to meet the unprecedented challenges presented by the coronavirus, COVID-19. After leading through the aftermath caused when a tornado ripped through a middle school in 2011, Dr. Miller’s experiences with leading through a crisis and his leadership in the state during this current pandemic give him a perspective and valuable insight that all EdLeaders can benefit from as they reflect on their current challenges. Dr. Miller serves as a mentor and thought-partner to superintendents throughout the state.Dr. Miller has served as the Superintendent of the Greene County Schools system for twelve years, a place where he grew up, attended school, and served as a teacher and principal prior to being named Superintendent. Recently, Dr. Miller was selected as the Greene County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. Greene County was selected as one of 25 National Models of Innovative Successful Practices and is looked to as an innovation leader in the state.Show Notes available at https://drrobjackson.blogspot.com/2020/04/edleader-episode-14.html

As the coronavirus, COVID-19, spread across the country, EdLeaders in schools everywhere found themselves in the midst of unprecedented challenges. Extended school closures necessitated the development of remote learning protocols and the need to provide meals to students who might live in food-insecure homes. In the middle of this massive change swirled the anxiety caused by a dread virus whose numbers grew alarmingly as days crept by. Charged with supporting the well-being of students and staff, school counselors responded with a caring sense of calm, connecting those with needs to those with resources. They counseled teachers on strategies to reduce stress in students while they themselves balanced the needs in their personal lives with the needs of those in their care.In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down virtually with two all-star school counselors who share their approach and work to support all students, particularly the most vulnerable, during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss balancing supporting the school work of their personal children with the demands of supporting the students on their caseload. The counselors also share thoughts and recommendations for Teachers and other EdLeaders on how to best support the social and emotional needs of students during a pandemic.Mrs. Katie Milligan serves as the School Counselor at White Oak Elementary School, a school serving students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade. Mrs. Jennifer Cobb serves as a School Counselor at John A. Holmes High School. Both schools are a part of the Edenton-Chowan Public School System in Northeastern North Carolina. Each is in their seventh year as a School Counselor and each is a parent of Edenton-Chowan Schools students.www.drrobjackson.com

Within the past few days, two school systems became among the first in the state of North Carolina to have lab-confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 connected to the school. Join the superintendents of those school systems, EdLeader host Dr. Rob Jackson and Dr. Ethan Lenker, as they discuss how they approached the unprecedented challenge presented when this ongoing pandemic enters the lives of students, teachers, staff, and the community.Charles Swindoll said that life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. As EdLeaders, we did not ask for this challenge, but we are not going to lose faith in our collective ability to meet the needs of our students as together we hold the chaos at bay and help our students, families, staff, and communities navigate through. Leadership matters and EdLeaders around the world have stepped up in big ways.

Rachel and Tia discuss educational trends they have seen in the classroom and what educators can do to keep up with the new, or the new-again, educational shifts. Some of the hot topics that are touched on are social-emotional learning, homework philosophies, student voice and choice, and STEM education. The conversation leads to generational differences when it comes to the peers you work with and the students you teach and keeping up with those generational changes. We want to hear from you! Share with us some educational trends you’ve experienced that are nostalgic, cringe worthy, or just that makes us laugh.

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with North Carolina State Teacher of the Year Freebird McKinney to delve into the transforming potential of contagious joy in educators and the absolute power of yet. "I cannot answer this math problem... yet!" "I cannot write a paper that long...yet!" Together, they discuss the sense of community built by lighthouse educators and the need to tell the stories of successful EdLeaders far and wide.Mr. McKinney, newly minted Director of Legislative Affairs and Community Outreach for the North Carolina State Board of Education, is a bridge-builder, a village teacher, an Educator Diplomat, and an inspirational EdLeader.Show notes are available at www.drrobjackson.com

“Teacher Imposter Syndrome” Tia shares her belief that educators struggle with being too humble. She attended an event that was designed to celebrate the accomplishments of great educators, but they kept being reminded they deserved to be there. Rachel and Tia tackle the question, “Why are teachers so humble?” Tia believes that teachers should be proud of their hard work and accomplishments and we should all be encouraging each other to highlight each others strengths as educators. Rachel reminds us all to “stop being a secret genius” and share the awesome work educators do on a daily basis. Included in the podcast are also tips to combat the teacher imposter syndrome trap.

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Dr. Pam Baldwin and Scotland County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ron Hargrave. Representing three very distinctly different school districts, nevertheless these three superintendents find commonality in their thoughts on the characteristics of amazing EdLeaders. They discuss learning and respecting school and district culture and digging beyond the surface data to really get to know how students are doing. As always, the bell announcing the latest EdLeader Inbox Scenario rings out to challenge these experienced EdLeaders. Their thoughtful approach and their desire to help others grow in their careers shows as they tackle the Inbox.Dr. Baldwin and Dr. Hargrave, together with Dr. Jackson, serve as Thought-Partners/Mentors in the state's Aspiring Superintendent Program. Now in its fourth year, the program is designed for senior EdLeaders who are considering moving into the superintendency.

In this mini-episode Tia discusses her 30 day journey on avoiding negativity.

Rachel talks about her unique professional development opportunity to go on a teacher field trip to San Diego. Rachel confesses that she is typically an introvert, but was heavily impacted by taking risks and learning in a new way while surrounded by other like-minded educators. Tia talks about the importance of reflecting on your teaching practices through all types of professional growth. Having opportunities that give us a new lens to look through can give us a new perspective to use within our teaching profession and stoke the fire within our profession.

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Dr. Sam Houston, an esteemed EdLeader who has been serving public education for over 50 years. Dr. Houston has been described as one of the faces on the Mount Rushmore of EdLeaders in North Carolina. Dr. jackson and Dr. Houston discuss the importance of EdLeaders truly knowing themselves and their own true north star. Dr. Houston shares that STEM education is more than Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education. It is Strategies That Engage Minds.They also delve into moving the curriculum from fact-driven to inquiry-driven and using Science as an introduction to all other curricular areas.Dr. Houston is a former teacher, principal, and superintendent. He has been inducted into multiple education Halls of Fame. Dr. Houston currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the NC Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center.

Rachel and Tia tackle the subject of investing and growing in your own professional development. They discuss how to professionally grow on your own to cultivate your own educational passions. Sometimes you have to take your professional learning to the next level to keep the educational fire alive. Several ideas discussed are the traditional steps to professional development and others are outside of the box. It is recognizing that professional development is literally all around you; you must take the knowledge you are already gaining and applying it into your classroom, building, and district.

“The cave you fear…” In this mini-episode Tia discusses the quote from Joseph Campbell about facing your fears.

In this mini-episode Rachel discusses the importance of taking the time to care for yourself to be a better teacher.

Episode 001: “That’s Your Name?!” Rachel and Tia discuss how they met. They have not even known each other for a year, but made plans to build a podcast together. They both knew they wanted something different and least expected when it came to the name for the podcast. There were two names they considered and went with the least expected one. For the podcast they both agreed they wanted to have conversations that relate to the education profession. Rachel, along with her administrative perspective, and Tia, a classroom teacher, together give their encouragement, knowledge, and expertise on all things education.

If we are going to feed the needs of our teachers, students, and communities, we Educational Leaders need to be fed as well! GAEL announces its upcoming new Podcast: #GAELStrong, all things Educational Leadership that feed our members! Stay tuned this fall for interviews and resources regarding professional growth, leadership, legislative advocacy, and a network of #EDLeaders to help you thrive. #GAELStrong

In this episode:   I am grateful for sons that still want to talk to their mom!   What’s on Ms. Jeffries’s Desk: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod   We discuss what can cause student anxiety and how it may manifest in the classroom. We also talk about teacher anxiety and how to take better care of ourselves. Lastly, we breathe.   Homework: What trauma-informed practices might you employ to better serve your students? If you have experienced trauma or struggle with anxiety what action step might you take to show loving-kindness to yourself?   To support your mindfulness practice check out 50 Mantras For a Teacher’s Heart at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/50-Mantras-For-A-Teachers-Heart-4015525.   To schedule a Discovery Call to learn how I can support you in becoming a more Mindful Teacher OR To request booking information for a keynote or a workshop email me at: support@laqueshiajeffries.com.     Connect with me!   Teaching and Taking Care Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/TeachingandTakingCare.   Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MsJeffriesDesk   Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MsJeffriesDesk   Thank you for Rating, Sharing, and Reviewing!

In this episode:   I am grateful for FALL!   What’s on Ms. Jeffries’s Desk: Troublemakers: Lessons in Freedom From Young Children at School by Carla Shalaby   We discuss the 3 major keys to teacher success. They include Explicitly teaching positive behavior, 2x10, teacher self-care (which may mean therapy). And I quote @ValeriaBrownEdu from Twitter (follow her, she’s great)!   Homework: What behaviors or procedures do you need to explicitly teach in your classroom? Which student would benefit from some 1-on-1 check-ins and relationship building with you?   To support your mindfulness practice check out 50 Mantras For a Teacher’s Heart at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/50-Mantras-For-A-Teachers-Heart-4015525.   To schedule a Discovery Call to learn how I can support you in becoming a more Mindful Teacher OR To request booking information for a keynote or a workshop email me at: support@laqueshiajeffries.com.    Connect with me!   Teaching and Taking Care Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/TeachingandTakingCare.   Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MsJeffriesDesk   Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MsJeffriesDesk   Thank you for Rating, Sharing, and Reviewing!

In this episode:   I am grateful for being able to present and share information with the greater education community.   What’s on Ms. Jeffries’s Desk: Troublemakers: Lessons in Freedom From Young Children at School by Carla Shalaby A Return to Love Workshop: The Course in Miracles by Marianne Williamson The Giant Leap by Gay Hendricks The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein Teach, Breath, Learn by Meena Srinivasan   We discuss the wild ride that was summer break, what I’ve been up to in August, and things going down in education right now. We also talk about how we can take care of ourselves and show up in the best ways we know how. Lastly, I touch on why I got a coach and why you should think about it too!   Homework: How will you “Take Care” this school year? What would it look like for you to check in with yourself regularly?   To support your mindfulness practice check out 50 Mantras For a Teacher’s Heart at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/50-Mantras-For-A-Teachers-Heart-4015525.   To schedule a Discovery Call to learn how I can support you in Becoming a more Mindful Teacher OR To request booking information for a keynote or a workshop email me at: support@laqueshiajeffries.com.   Connect with me!   Teaching and Taking Care Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/TeachingandTakingCare.   Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MsJeffriesDesk   Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MsJeffriesDesk   Thank you for Rating, Sharing, and Reviewing!

In this episode: I am grateful for becoming a Yoga and Mindfulness trained educator.   What’s on Ms. Jeffries’s Desk: The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire by Deepak Chopra We discuss the social and restorative justice practice of Equitable Sharing. We also talk about Energy Responsibility and becoming aware of the ways we show up in the world. Homework: How can you incorporate Equitable Sharing into your daily life? What would it look like for you to elevate the voices of others and listen mindfully? To take your learning further check out the Creating Calm Classrooms: Kick the Chaos Blueprint training at: http://www.laqueshiajeffries.com/training. To schedule a Discovery Call to learn how I can support you in Becoming a Joyful Teacher email me at: support@laqueshiajeffries.com.     Connect with me!   Becoming a Joyful Teacher Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/BecomingaJoyfulTeacher   Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MsJeffriesDesk Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MsJeffriesDesk   Thank you for Rating, Sharing, and Reviewing!

In this episode: I am grateful for holding and sharing space with the D.C. Summer ’18 Breath For Change cohort. I discuss the importance of checking in on and minding the various relationships in our lives (i.e. self, intimate relations, colleagues, and students). We also talk about how things can get out of sync and how I need to hug my sons more. What’s on Ms. Jeffries’s Desk: The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire by Deepak Chopra Homework: Which relationships are going well in your life? Which relationships need to be reassessed in regard to the level of care or attention you are putting into them? To take your learning further check out the Creating Calm Classrooms: Kick the Chaos Blueprint training at: http://www.laqueshiajeffries.com/training.   To schedule a Discovery Call to learn how I can support you in Becoming a Joyful Teacher email me at: support@laqueshiajeffries.com.   Connect with me! Becoming a Joyful Teacher Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/BecomingaJoyfulTeacher Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/MsJeffriesDesk Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/MsJeffriesDesk   Thank you for Rating, Sharing, and Reviewing!

What’s on Ms. Jeffries’s Desk: Joy on Demand by Chade-Meng Tan The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity by Edwene Gaines You2 by Price Pritchett The Courage to Teach by Parker J Palmer   In this episode, I discuss the connection between Becoming a Joyful Teacher and how we show up in the classroom. I also reflect on the journey to stepping more fully into my power as an educator, black woman, mother, military spouse, and joyful person. Homework: Think about who you are as a person and how you would like to show up in your life. To take your learning further check out the Creating Calm Classrooms - Kick the Chaos Blueprint training at: http://www.laqueshiajeffries.com/training. To schedule a Discovery Call to learn how I can support you in Becoming a Joyful Teacher email me at: support@laqueshiajeffries.com.   Connect with me! Becoming a Joyful Teacher Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/BecomingaJoyfulTeacher Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MsJeffriesDesk Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MsJeffriesDesk Thank you for Rating, Sharing, and Reviewing!

  In this Episode: I discuss my own "year of yes" (shout out to Shonda!), why I don't care about lost books, the disrespect of low expectations, and why I recognize pain when I see it. Homework: Join the Becoming a Joyful Teacher Tribe! http://www.facebook.com/groups/BecomingAJoyfulTeacher   What’s on Ms. Jeffries’s Desk: Joy on Demand by Chade-Meng Tan.   Upcoming Events:    Prince William County Schools "Classified  Employees" Conference - Aug 2018 Prince William County Schools "Professional Educators" Conference - Aug 2018 Rutgers-Newark UTEP "Wake Up! Critical Pedagogy for Critical Times!" Conference - Oct 2018 To take your learning further check out my Creating Calm Classrooms: Kick the Chaos Blueprint virtual training at http://www.laqueshiajeffries.com/training. and Free Training on 3 Steps to Stop a Student Meltdown!   Connect with me! Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/MsJeffriesDesk Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/MsJeffriesDesk   Becoming a Joyful Teacher Tribe - http://www.facebook.com/groups/Becomingajoyfulteacher

In this episode:   I am grateful for the ability to reflect and access.   What’s on Ms. Jeffries’s Desk: Teaching to Transgress by Bell Hooks.   I discuss what authenticity in the classroom looks like and why it matters when we talk about creating inclusive and affirming classroom cultures and establishing meaningful relationships with students.   Homework: Show up as your authentic self and provide space for your learners to do the same using this “Interview” activity.   To take your learning further check out my Creating Calm Classrooms Kick the Chaos Blueprint training at http://www.laqueshiajeffries.com/training. Free Training on 3 Steps to Stop a Student Meltdown!   Connect with me! Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/MsJeffriesDesk Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/MsJeffriesDesk.

In this episode, we start with gratitude for the “process” and what it means to me. I also discuss how teacher mindset and building a reflective practice are interconnected and the need for focused intentions for our learning communities. On my desk is The Giant Leap by Gay Hendricks and we tie in his theorizing on the concept of time. We also delve into what it might look like to create space for student reflections every day.   To take your learning further check out my Free Training on 3 Steps to Stop a Student Meltdown!   Connect with me! Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/MsJeffriesDesk  Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/MsJeffriesDesk   What I’m reading: The Giant Leap by Gay Hendricks   Your homework: Something I  am grateful for is…. Remember to Subscribe, Review, and Share!

In this episode, I talk about what we mean when we say “mindset” and why it matters in the classroom. I discuss the power of the educator to set the tone and expectations for learners in our care. Becoming aware and intentional with this massive piece of who we are as educators has the potential to shift our perspectives and ultimately the lives and trajectories of our students within the education system. This podcast has been in my spirit for quite a while and I am so pleased to release it into the world! To sign up for my Kick the Chaos Workshop visit: http://www.laqueshiajeffries.com/kick-the-chaos/ How to connect:     http://www.laqueshiajeffries.com/training Facebook.com/MsJeffriesDesk Twitter.com/MsJeffriesDesk   What I’m reading: The Giant Leap by Gay Hendricks   Your homework:   Something I  am grateful for is…. Remember to Subscribe, Review, and Share!

This episode is an introduction to the podcast and my intentions as a host. The show format and segments are discussed.  I also touch on the great opportunity we have as educators in a time such as this. To sign up for my Kick the Chaos Workshop visit: http://www.laqueshiajeffries.com/kick-the-chaos/.   How to connect:  www.LaQueshiaJeffries.com Facebook.com/MsJeffriesDesk Twitter.com/MsJeffriesDesk   What I’m reading: The Giant Leap by Gay Hendricks   Your homework: Something I  am grateful for is…. Remember to Subscribe, Review, and Share!

Timothy Shriver, nephew of John F. Kennedy and chair of the Special Olympics, discusses his part in helping define social and emotional learning and his dream of launching a dignity revolution for all.

Katie King of KnowledgeWorks interviews Tom Vander Ark about EdReform, EdTech, EdLeaders and what learning will look like a decade from now.

High-quality project-based learning is not easy to implement, so the Getting Smart team is supporting a coalition of over 100 organizations and people to create guidelines to help educators do so. At a recent steering committee meeting, we asked ten EdLeaders about the benefits of project-based learning and the challenges to more high-quality PBL at scale, and share their thoughts in this podcast.

Rody Boonchouy, Senior Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships and Brandon Wiley, Chief Program Officer, at Buck Institute for Education, discuss the importance of global, high-quality PBL in the future of education with Bonnie Lathram at the 2016 iNACOL Symposium Voices Hub.