Podcasts about education administration

In this inspiring episode, Nick and Christine sit down with author, educator, and literacy advocate Clianda Florence, the powerhouse behind Let's Get L.I.T. and Strength 2 Say. From her journey in education and motherhood to her mission to transform literacy in Rochester, Clianda shares powerful insights into resilience, advocacy, and the life-changing power of reading. The conversation touches on her personal story, community impact, and how she's helping families build home libraries and rewrite their futures—one book at a time.About Clianda FlorenceEmail: authorcliandaflorence@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cliandaflorence-52b788299Instagram: www.instagram.com/cliandaarnee Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561478947457www.facebook.com/strengthtosaysomethingSelf-published author, Clianda Florence, is a mother of 3 children: Brianda, Ian, and Malachi. She resides in Rochester, New York, and has been in education since 2004. She is the Founder and CEO of “Strength 2 Say”, where she offers classes, book studies, professional development opportunities, and tutoring services. She is also the Founder & CEO of “Let's Get L.I.T.” (Liberating Individuals Through Literacy Texts) where she aids the community in restoring joy, hope, and love for children and their parents on their literary journey. The program provides resources, book clubs, and aids families by building home libraries, bridging the gap between home and school, and teaching cursive writing. Clianda is an advocate for education and literacy. She believes literacy is the greatest social justice issue of our generation. Her literacy initiatives have been recognized by New York State Senator, Jeremy Cooney, who awarded her $25,000 to help impact literacy in and throughout Rochester, New York and the New York State Commendation Award. Clianda was also recognized by New York State Senator, Samra G. Brouk, with a Proclamation honoring Let's Get L.I.T. for Advancing Literacy and Empowering Communities. Within 6 months, she has been able to secure $104, 999 in grants to further the impact where 57% of Rochester residents are reading at a basic proficiency level equivalent to 6th grade students. While partnering with the Rochester Science Museum and a collaboration with the “Take It Down” organization, she assisted with creating a curriculum on anti-racist programming for participants from the 3rd grade to adults. She currently offers classes to empower women to see their beauty and strength and to walk in their boldness. Clianda holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Bennett College for Women, a Masters of Education from Nazareth College, and an advanced Master's Degree of Education Administration from Brockport College. She was recently accepted to the University of Rochester to obtain her Doctorate of Teaching & Curriculum with the focus on literacy. She is a current member of the Church of Christ, the Rochester chapter of the NAACP, serves as a board member for the Feminist Choosing Life NY (FCLNY), and serves as a board member for the Re-Entry & Community Development Center of Rochester, New York. She currently hosts a popular podcast, “Let's Get Lit” on the WDKX 103.9 FM radio network. “I believe literacy opens doors to wonder and a deeper level of communication,” says Clianda.More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 – Hosts Nick Koziol & Christine GreenFor more information on That Sounds Terrific in the 585, visit our website at That Sounds Terrific and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know is doing something terrific in the 585 area and should be featured on our show, email us at thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com.Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com

Nichica F. Melton, M.Ed. is a dynamic force of inspiration and empowerment. With a Bachelor's in Communication Studies and a Master's in Education Administration, Nichica's academic prowess is just the beginning. As a five-time published author, including, “Breaking Free:  My Purpose Is Waiting On Me!” and "Cut the BS! 7 Simple Strategies To Unlock Higher Productivity," she's transforming lives one page at a time. Nichica's influence spans ministry, entrepreneurship, and real estate, where she ignites growth and prosperity. Whether speaking at events nationwide, parenting her six children with her husband, or coaching entrepreneurs to success, Nichica's passion shines through. She's a beacon of faith, resilience, and unwavering dedication, guiding others on their journey to greatness. Connect with Nichica at www.nichicamelton.com and embark on a transformative adventure today.

Ohio educators want professional development opportunities that give them the tools to be the best educators possible for their students. But, too often, school districts prescribe PD that doesn't feel like a valuable use of anyone's time. Ohio's Educator Standards Board set out to change that by making the state's Professional Learning Standards more user-friendly and more useful. Educator Standards Board member Eugene Mach walks us through the process and the changes that are in the pipeline for educators around the state.SEE THE CURRENT STANDARDS | If you'd like to look at the previously adopted Standards for Professional Development to see how they compare to the new Professional Learning Standards as proposed, click here to read the full document. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE NEW STANDARDS | The Educator Standards Board voted to move their newly developed Professional Learning Standards forward to the State Board of Education for consideration in March. The Professional Learning Standards document is not on the agenda for the State Board of Education's April meeting. Check the State Board of Education's webpage to keep tabs on when the document moves forward and to see the latest version of the document under consideration. Please note, the Educator Standards Board voted on March 7, 2025, to move forward this version of the Professional Learning Standards without the words 'equity' or 'inclusion,' despite the objections of several ESB members, including Eugene Mach, who is featured in this episode. This episode was recorded before that vote took place, so discussions about those changes are not included in the conversation you hear here.  SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms, including YouTube. Click here for links for other platforms so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Eugene Mach II, Warren Education Association President, Ohio Educator Standards Board memberEugene is a high school business teacher at Warren G. Harding High School. He serves on the Ohio Educator Standards Board, NEA Resolution Committee (Citizenship and Right subcommittee Co-Chair), OEA/NEOEA Resolutions Committee, NEOEA Summer Leadership Committee, and is the President of the Warren Education Association. He has served on various other committees during his time as an active OEA member, is a former Warren City Council member and a former candidate for state representative. He holds a bachelors degree in Integrated Business Education, a Masters in Education Administration, and is currently working to complete a Masters in Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources Management. Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on March 6, 2025. 

The Purple Star School program is designed to help schools respond to the challenges military-connected children face during their school transitions.  Listen to Mr. Hovet Dixon, Jr., and Mr. Jason Fowler discuss how schools, districts, and community organizations are working to support military families.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Alabama State Department of Education State Fund.  Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Resources: Alabama State Department of Education- Purple Star Schools https://www.alabamaachieves.org/al-pssp/     South Carolina Department of Education-Purple Star Schools https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/student-support/family-community-engagement/family-and-community-engagement/military-information/     Military Child Education Coalition-Purple Star Schools https://militarychild.org/programs-and-initiatives/purple-star-schools/#:~:text=The%20Purple%20Star%20School%20program,workforce%2C%20and%20life%2Dready   The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs https://scdva.sc.gov/   Bio: Hovet Lee Dixon, Jr. currently serves as a high school principal in Huntsville, Alabama. He is a proud graduate of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University several times over, holding degrees in Elementary Education and Education Administration and Supervision. Principal Dixon has almost 25 years of teaching and leadership experience collectively, and prides himself on advocating for the communities he serves.    In his capacity as principal, Principal Dixon has earned various recognitions on the local, state, and national levels for his commitment to his school community and progressions, having most recently been named the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators District X's Outstanding Elementary Administrator of the Year. Much of his focus has entailed providing a warm and inviting learning environment for our military families and communities. Principal Dixon values his longstanding partnership with MCEC.    He has been married to a fellow educator for 24 years and is the father of two adult daughters and a high school son. Their pride and joy is their American Bully named Ace.      Jason Fowler (Jay) joined the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs in October of 2022 as the Military Affairs Coordinator. Jason retired from the South Carolina Army National Guard AGR program in February 2018 after 25 years of service to the country, culminating as the First Sergeant of the 43rd Civil Support Team (SCARNG).    Jason served both on active duty in the Army and dedicated almost 15 years of his career to assist Federal, State, Local, and Tribal authorities as a member of the South Carolina Army National Guard's highly distinguished and decorated 43rd Civil Support Team (CST). He served on the National CST Training Working Group as the Personnel, Senior Enlisted Advisor and was the quarterly Senior Enlisted speaker for the CST Pre-Command Course in Washington DC. Upon retirement he has spent much of his time as a contractor for L2 Defense Group, training with and evaluating the CSTs nationwide alongside US Army North.   Assigned to the Military Affairs Division at SCDVA, Jason works on Quality-of-Life Issues such as Military Child Education, Military Child Care, Military Spouse Employment and provides Base Support to the military installations that are located in South Carolina and Fort Eisenhower just across the state line. The Military Affairs Division strives to sustain and enhance the military presence in South Carolina.   Jason is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts History program at Arizona State University and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from American Military University in Homeland Security. Jason is a member of several Veterans' based organizations and enjoys volunteer work in his community.  

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Rachel White, Founder and Lead Researcher at The Superintendent Lab, a hub for data, research, insights, and innovation on the public school district superintendency. She is currently the Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. White has also taught at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Old Dominion University and has served as a school board member and volunteer coach at Van Wert City Schools in Ohio. She is a member of the University Council for Education Administration, the American Educational Research Association, and the Association for Education Finance and Policy.  Some Questions We Ask:Tell us about yourself and The Superintendent Lab. (01:31)How do you humanize the role of superintendents and incorporate that in your research? (04:26)In what ways did the RAND study inspire your research? (08:08)How has scrutiny of the superintendency changed over the years, and is turnover being addressed by retention programs? (11:52)In your research, have you looked at partnerships between superintendents and the community? (16:07)Which of your research findings are most alarming? (18:34)In your opinion, how will the new administration impact K-12 leadership? (24:48)How can the community support and advocate for superintendents? (28:06)Tell us more about your hopes for The Superintendent Lab. (30:26)In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about Dr. Rachel White and The Superintendent Lab (01:40)Humanizing superintendents (04:34)Dr. White's research (08:13)Scrutiny of the superintendency and retention programs to address turnover (12:22)Partnerships between superintendents and the community (16:33)Research findings that alarm her (18:40)Impacts of the new administration on K-12 leadership (24:58)Advocating for superintendents at the community level (28:22)Hopes for The Superintendent Lab in the future (30:32)Quotes:“Superintendents that have strong trusting relationships with their school board—and particularly their school board president—are significantly less likely to be job seeking.”“What we know is that principal stability impacts teacher stability, and we know teacher stability does impact students outcomes and educational experiences, right? So it's sort of like doing a stepwise process to get to what is the impact of superintendent turnover.”“Any sort of changes at the federal level may mean that superintendents really have to step up right and make sure that we continue to say, ‘We are going to serve every kid that walks in our door, and we're going to do whatever it takes to do that.'”Stay in touch with Dr. Rachel White:LinkedInThe Superintendent Lab websiteEmail: rachel.white@austin.utexas.eduStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:SWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

Dr. Kevin Norvell is an accomplished educator and administrator with over two decades of experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, and student mentorship. He holds a Doctorate in Education Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce, along with multiple Bachelor's degrees in Basic Bible, Biblical Counseling, and Organizational Management, and a Master's degree in Training and Development.Currently, Dr. Norvell serves as the Director of Educational Programs for Voice of Hope Ministries (VOH), where he is dedicated to creating impactful educational experiences for diverse learners. In addition to his role at VOH, he has contributed to the field of pastoral care as the senior Pastor of Redeemer MBC-Lancaster, where he provided spiritual support and leadership.While in his current roles, Dr. Norvell serves as the moderator of the Dallas Regional Missionary Baptist District Association, offering leadership to a number of pastors and their congregations. His earlier career included significant teaching experience across various educational levels, including community colleges, junior high, high school, and seminary, where he has inspired countless students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

SummaryJudy Billingsley, a retired educator, shares her journey of healing from abandonment and discovering her identity. Born to a white mother and Black father in Germany, she was adopted by parents of color in the U.S. Her search for her roots led her to find her birth family, embrace her multicultural heritage, and find peace through forgiveness. In this episode, Dom and Judy discuss adoption, abandonment trauma, and healing. They explore the power of understanding, compassion, and genealogy in the journey to self-discovery. Judy also shares advice on finding answers and beginning the path to healing.Key TakeawaysAbandonment trauma can manifest in various forms, including being given away for adoption, abandonment through death, or abandonment through divorce.Forgiveness is not about excusing the behavior of others, but about giving ourselves permission to move forward and release the story that holds us back.Understanding the backstory and the trauma that birth parents may have experienced can help in finding compassion and healing.Researching genealogy and connecting with family members can provide a sense of identity and closure.Writing a book about one's experiences can be a healing process and leave a written legacy for future generations.Connect with Judy Fambrough-BillingsleyEmail: vestelle@atticuspublishing.comYoutube click hereAbout Judy Fambrough-BillingsleyJudy Fambrough-Billingsley had always wondered, “Who am I?” This basic human need to discover the answer began a lifelong quest. During her journey of discovery, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, a California Lifetime teaching credential, and a Master's Degree in Education Administration from the University of La Verne, California. Retired, mother of two sons and four grandsons, she serves her community as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Eta Gamma Sorority, Sacramento Chapter, and The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Sacramento Chapter.Support the showIMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES: Discover Where You Are Getting Stuck In Your Business, By Taking My Free 3-minute quiz: https://confusionloop.com/ Women Entrepreneurs, schedule your free Clarity Call here Learn more about Move And Still's service offerings: https://movexstill.com/ CONNECT WITH DOM: Learn about Transformation YOUniversity, my 12-week biz coaching program for women entrepreneurs at https://domrclifton.com/coaching-for-women/ IG - @DominieceRClifton LI- Dominiece R. Clifton Email me: hello@movexstill.com A GIFT FOR YOU! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts to be entered into a drawing to receive my new book FREE! I will be picking one winner monthly. Just send me the screenshot at hello@movestill.com to enter.

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor Tempa Sherill. We talk about both her work as a treatment provider as well mental health policy advocate.  Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestTempa Sherrill is the Senior Director for Strategy and Innovation at The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, where she advances clinical practices for veterans, military, first responders, and adult populations. She is also the Founder and Owner of The Brave Fight, LLC, a trauma- and grief-informed group therapy practice in Fort Worth, Texas. Previously, she served as Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Operating Officer at One Tribe Foundation and founded Stay The Course Veteran Services.With a background in programming for veterans and families and an 18-year career in secondary education, Tempa brings deep expertise in behavioral health and education. A Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), she holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University and a Master of Education Administration from Texas Wesleyan University.As a former paramedic and the spouse of a combat veteran and police officer, she understands firsthand the challenges faced by public servants and their families. She is powerfully aware of the trauma that family members endure and the importance of healing for the family. Tempa believes her work in behavioral health is a is a calling to empower others to overcome human struggles in order to live resilient lives.Links Mentioned in this Episode The Brave Fight LLCThe Meadows Mental Health Policy InstituteTempa Sherill on LinkedInPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, How to be a Mental Healthcare Advocate This course provides information on your Veteran's rights, tips for finding a case manager, and developing a transition of care advocacy plan. You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/how-to-be-a-mental-healthcare-advocate Episode Partner: This week's episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

David Rische has served in public education for 28 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He retired as the principal of a public school Early Learning Center in the summer of 2024.  He has presented at a wide variety of educational conferences throughout the state. David has had multiple educational articles published in professional journals and he has self-published 3 books. He holds a Masters of Education Administration. David also loves performing magic shows for children and families alongside an encouraging message of faith.  Today, we are having an important conversation about the health and well-being of early childhood educators. We recognize early childhood educators are facing increased stress, anxiety, and burnout, which is contributing to a decline in the number of people entering the profession. While acknowledging the very real stressors, David is going to share with us 4 practical tips to combat anxiety that will help us have a holistic view and approach toward it.  Our hope for you in hearing this message is that you will leave feeling better equipped to show up in your classroom well and have the capacity to set a healthy example for the children under your care.   Additional Resources:  ECCN Habit Tracker - https://earlychildhoodchristiannetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Habit-Tracker.pdf David's website - https://davidrische.com/ David's Instagram - @davidrische As always, we would love to connect with you on Instagram and on Facebook   

On this episode of Life After 50, DML sits down with Fr. Barrett, a writer and leader focused on ministry through character, academics, leadership, and community building. With degrees in English Literature from The University of the South (Sewanee), Education Administration from Fordham University, and Divinity from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Fr. Barrett shares insights on restoring America's faith and connection with God.

Charles J. Gibbs, Ed.D. became President of Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) on July 1, 2024. With a distinguished 25-year career in higher education, Dr. Gibbs has led numerous institutions to growth and success. Prior to MCNY, he was CEO of 100 Black Men of America, the nation's largest African American male mentoring organization. He also served as President of the Propel Center HBCU Consortium, where he worked to expand opportunities for Black students in health, social justice, arts, agriculture, and technology. Dr. Gibbs has held key leadership positions at Clark Atlanta University, Miles College, and Howard University, focusing on policy, accreditation, and strategic development. Known for his hands-on approach, Dr. Gibbs has made significant strides in fundraising, enrollment, and community engagement, all while maintaining a strong commitment to student success. A triple alumnus of Howard University; Ed.D., 2020, M.Ed., Education Administration and Policy, 2004 and Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, 1991, he is a visionary leader dedicated to transforming education and inspiring future generations.

Election day is next week (Nov. 5, early voting begins Oct. 31)! Also on the ballot in Kentucky is Amendment 2, which would open up the opportunity of school choice to parents across the Commonwealth. Yet, there's strong opposition and misinformation going around. To learn more about the amendment go here. To view other election resources, including voter guides, go here. Is school choice a good thing for families and children? Will it improve education outcomes? Joining us to talk about this important amendment is Dr. Gary Houchens, professor of Education Administration and Director of Educational Leadership, the doctoral program, at Western Kentucky University. He is a former school member of school teacher, principal and he is on the board of EdChoice Kentucky, and a scholar with the Bluegrass Institute. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠richard@commonwealthpolicy.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicy Follow us on Twitter: @CPC4Kentucky LinkedIn: Commonwealth Policy Center E-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commonwealth-matters/support

Is school choice a good thing for families and children? Will it improve education outcomes? Amendment 2 is on the Kentucky ballot on November 5th and it would open up the opportunity of choice to parents across the Commonwealth, but there's strong opposition and misinformation. Joining us to talk about this important amendment is Dr. Gary Houchens, professor of Education Administration and Director of Educational Leadership, the doctoral program, at Western Kentucky University. He is a former school member of school teacher, principal and he is on the board of EdChoice Kentucky, and a scholar with the Bluegrass Institute. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠richard@commonwealthpolicy.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicy Follow us on Twitter: @CPC4Kentucky LinkedIn: Commonwealth Policy Center E-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commonwealth-matters/support

Jenice Pizzuto - Implement with Impact: A Strategic Framework for Leading School and District Initiatives. This is episode 710 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Jenice Pizzuto is a systems, change, and implementation expert. She is the founder and lead specialist of IMPACT Lead Succeed. Jenice is a passionate advocate and ally for educators focused on bringing human and learning-centered design elements to the forefront of all change efforts. Her vast experiences nationally and internationally as a consultant, administrator, Learning Forward Learning School Alliance Facilitator, Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention Implementation Facilitator, Literacy Coach, Mentor, District-level Support Specialist, and Teacher have contributed to her commitment to a learning and improvement mindset. Jenice uses her experience and expertise as she consults with and serves school districts, superintendents, administrators, and teacher leaders as a facilitator, trainer, coach, and collaborator, implementing evidence-based practices to improve student and organizational performance. Ms. Pizzuto currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Global Implementation Society (GIS). She was a founding member of GIS and served as the Professional Learning and Resources Committee Chair. Jenice spent many years serving Learning Forward. She helped form the Learning Forward Oregon Affiliate and served as president and vice president of the Oregon affiliate. Jenice received an award of Lead Mentor while serving as a mentor teacher and has been recognized as Women of Week by the Woman Supporting Women, Kastl Law P.C. Jenice is a road warrior loves travel professionally and personally. Her 2024-25 schedule includes speaking engagements in Australia, Nigeria, California, Oregon, Missouri, Texas, and more. Her personal calendar is focused on a bucket list adventure of getting to know Alaska via the inside passage on a cruise ship and a land excursion to Denali.  Ms. Pizzuto received her Master of Education Administration, MA ED, from Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education in Portland, Oregon. She received her Teacher Licensure from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. Our focus will be Jenice's book - Implement with Impact: A Strategic Framework for Leading School and District Initiatives This link will take you to the ILS Impact Implementation Framework that Jenice is sharing with you. So much to learn. Awesome conversation! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Contact & Learn More: https://www.impactleadsucceed.com/ jenice@impactleadsucceed.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenice-pizzuto/ https://www.instagram.com/impactleadsucceed/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/IMPACTJDP https://www.amazon.com/Implement-IMPACT-Initiatives-frustration-implementation/dp/195463157X https://www.solutiontree.com/presenters/jenice-pizzuto.html https://www.solutiontree.com/implement-with-impact.html Length - 46:07

Season 2- Episode 49 On this episode, Principal, Dr. Randall, shares his journey through the education system, why he decided to stop "fighting" the system, the many opportunities available at Pathways Early College Academy, the importance of small class sizes, the need for a new public school model, and the need for representation for all in educational spaces. https://www.peca.org/ Randall.Hoggard@peca.org Dr. Randall Hoggard holds a Doctorate in Education Administration from Argosy University and has over 17 years of experience working in schools from 6th grade through college. During his involvement in the various school environments he has always focused on educational opportunities for all children by addressing normal barriers to success. His experience covers a wide range of school formats - online, 1 to 1 instruction, classroom based, hybrid and other alternative methods. Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae. Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home. Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/ Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks like'. Introduction Song- ChrisNTeeb -Expect- Manifestation 2*⁠⁠⁠⁠‎The Manifestation 2 by Chris-n-Teeb on Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Manifestation 2 - Album by Chris-n-Teeb | Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chrisnteeb.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support

SummaryIn this conversation, Stacy Brookover, an intervention specialist, discusses her role in the school system and the importance of true inclusion for students with special needs. She explains the process of identifying students' needs and creating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 plans. Stacy emphasizes the value of teacher training and the need for effective communication between parents and educators. She also provides insights on handling routine changes and addressing meltdowns in the classroom.About Stacey Brookover:Stacy is an Intervention Specialist driven by her son's autism diagnosis at age three. After earning her Master's in Education Administration, she became a staunch advocate for true inclusion in schools. Stacy has developed specialized programs in public schools to foster the holistic growth of all students—socially, emotionally, and academically. Her mission is to enhance special education practices and help educators fully understand and implement effective inclusion models.About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast:Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and the Founder and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for the last 15 years. Connect with Rob: theautismdad.linkMentioned in this episode:Learn More: MightierMightier is a biofeedback-based video game platform that teaches kids to self-regulate emotionally. This leads to a significant reduction in meltdowns and parental stress. It's backed by science and has helped over 100,000 kids learn to regulate their emotions. For more information, the latest reviews/updates as well as current discount codes, visit theautismdad.com/mightier. Read My Mightier Review and the code “theautismdad22” to save 10% off your order.Visit MightierLearn more about ABLEnowABLEnow – tax-advantaged savings accounts for eligible individuals with disabilities. Learn if you, or someone you know, is eligible to open an ABLEnow account at ABLEnow.com. ABLEnow

This episode we talk with Dr. Ebony Blackwell. Ebony's journey weaves through the realms of academia, fitness, and service. As a 6-time marathoner and certified yoga teacher, Ebony is not just a wellness enthusiast but a living embodiment of holistic well-being. Founder of the blog "Living in the Breeze," Ebony shares insights into the intersection of fitness and mindfulness. Professionally, Ebony serves as an Assistant Dean for the College of Biological Sciences at UC Davis, holding three degrees - a Bachelor's and Master's in Biology and a Ph.D. in Education Administration. Beyond the academic arena, Ebony is a Veteran with eight years of dedicated service in the Army National Guard. Away from the higher education grind, Ebony finds solace in running, practicing and teaching yoga, and cherishing moments with family. You can follow Ebony on Instagram at @livinginthebreeze Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Benjamin & Young's, Founder and CEO, Jamal Young.'89. A seasoned consultant proficient in Nonprofit Organizations, Budgeting, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. Prior to his current position, he held roles such as Performance Oversight Associate with the New York State Education Department's Charter Schools Office and Director of the Office of Parent Partnerships for the NYC Department of Education. Following his undergraduate studies at Colgate University, he earned a Master's in Education Administration from Michigan University and a Master's in Management & Urban Policy from The New School. During his time at Colgate, he was elected Student Vice President and played a pivotal role in launching the student newspaper, The Prism. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate in History.

About the Lecture Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso Jackson will discuss the interconnection between the American Civil Rights movement and international human rights yesterday and today. Jackson grew up in segregated Dallas, Texas. In 1965, he marched for Civil Rights on Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama. The relationship between foreign affairs and the American Civil Rights story was highlighted in an address by Secretary of State Dean Rusk in 1963 and remains true today. “As the matters stand, however, racial discrimination here at home has important effects on our foreign relations. This is not because such discrimination is unique to the United States. Discrimination on account of race, color, religion, national or tribal origin may be found in many countries. But the United States is widely regarded as the home of democracy and the leader of the struggle for freedom, for human rights and human dignity.” -Secretary of State Dean Rusk before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, 1963 (The Department of State Bulletin, Volume 49: “Fulfilling Our Basic Commitments as a Nation, Statement by Secretary Rusk”) About the Speaker Secretary Alphonso Jackson, former Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, has decades of experience in housing and community development. His expertise includes the development of affordable and market-rate housing, handling complex urban development issues, and housing finance. Jackson was appointed by President George W. Bush as the 13th Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate in March 2004. Before being appointed Secretary, Jackson served as the Deputy Secretary of HUD, managing the daily operations of the $36 billion agency. After his government service, Jackson served as Vice Chairman of Mortgage Services with JP Morgan Chase, followed by Senior Advisor to the CEO at First Data Corporation(now Fiserv Corporation). Early in his professional career, he was president and COO of American Electric Power-Texas, a $13 billion utility company and subsidiary of American Electric Power. From 1988-1996, he was president and CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, ranked among the best-managed large-city housing agencies during his tenure. As a college student, Jackson volunteered as a student protester in Alabama on Bloody Sunday in March 1965, a civil rights protest from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Jackson serves on the United States Institute for Peace International Advisory Board and Ford's Theater Society Board of Trustees. He also recently served on the United States Department of State Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board(Chair). He is a member of The Alfalfa Club and Horatio Alger Association(Board of Directors). He has been awarded numerous civic awards and eleven honorary degrees from colleges and universities, including his alma mater, Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master's in Education Administration from Truman State University. He also has a Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, MO.

If you're overwhelmed and exhausted by trying to do it all and be everything to everyone, then you are not alone! You may already be sacrificing your own needs for the sake of others, only to find yourself still feeling unfulfilled and burnt out.  Instead of experiencing the balance and fulfillment you crave, you may be stuck in a cycle of never-ending obligations and constant stress.  It's time to break free from this cycle and create a life of intention and balance. Today, to help you unburden yourself, our guest, Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson, affectionately known as Dr. PBJ, is here.   She holds a doctoral degree in Education Administration, is the founder of EduCare Training and Consulting, LLC, and is the author of the Amazon Best-Seller Disrupting Burnout: The Professional Woman's LIFELINE To Finding Purpose and host of the Disrupting Burnout podcast.   Dr. PBJ believes that compassionate work can carry a high price tag:  your mind, body, spirit, and relationships may be in distress as you serve the needs of others.    She aims to demonstrate how to serve well without paying an ultimate price. Join us as Dr. PBJ shares her compelling story of transformation from burnout to living intentionally.   Her narrative resonates deeply with professional women seeking to overcome burnout.  Episodes Highlights: 02:22 - Disrupting Burnout in Your Life 05:40 - Re-evaluating the Definition of Work 24:11 - The Cycle of Burnout 30:31 - Recognizing Signs of Burnout 32:33 - Financial Impact of Burnout 35:44 - Asking for Help  Don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast episode with all your friends and family seeking to live a life of intentionality! Connect with Dr. Patrice Buckner Johnson Website:  https://www.patricebucknerjackson.com/ Book:  www.disruptingburnoutbook.com YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/user/judiciallady Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-buckner-jackson-ed-d/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/drpatricebucknerjackson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drpatricebucknerjackson/ Join us on January 30, 2024, for the FREE  Disrupting Burnout Power Session hosted by the Wealth and Wisdom Stewards Circle.  Sign up at www.mytfcoach.com/milestones to receive more information. Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC®  and  Willa Williams, AFC®,  Facebook and Instagram: @wealthwisdomtogether   Trinity Financial Coaching: ⁠https://www.mytfcoach.com/

Dr. Edmond ("Ed") Dugas, Research Coordinator for the Athletic Network at UL – Lafayette, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his career at UL - Lafayette and his lifelong dedication to athletics at the institution. In 2002, Ed was the driving force behind creation of the Athletic Network ("AN"), which showcases athletes/sports in UL's past. Mike Spears of Firefly Digital developed the website. AN provides an historical and educational clearinghouse of information about Louisiana athletics and the University spanning over 110 years. It also serves as a communications database for former athletes, support groups, faculty, administration and fans. Ed and his son, John Dugas, are volunteers who personally enter the data and take responsibility for accuracy of the site's materials. It is truly a labor of love and devotion to UL - Lafayette sports! Ed is a native of Evergreen LA (located between Bunkie and Cottonport). A graduate of Evergreen High School, Ed had intended to enter the Air Force Academy but his plans were short-circuited by health issues relating to his inner ears. Luckily, the Principal of his Evergreen High School was close friends and the college roommate with SLI (now UL - Lafayette) President Joel Fletcher, who convinced Ed that he should attend college in Lafayette. And as they say....the rest is history. When Ed started college in 1958, UL Lafayette was then known as South Louisiana Institute or "SLI." Its original name was SLII (South Louisiana Industrial Institute). In 1960, the university was renamed to USL, an acronym for University of Southwestern Louisiana, and an endeavor in which Ed was actively engaged. (The university was renamed to University of Louisiana at Lafayette in September 1999. Ed joking says that "We change our name every 39 years." Governor Mike Foster signing legislation renaming USL to University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Ed looks back upon his time at USL with fondness and shares how student workers worked hard, up to 100 hours per month, for the sum of $40 per month, while they still had to pay $16 per month to cover room and board! But the experience was invaluable and Ed taught tennis and coached basketball as he worked with Dave Fisher. Ed went on to graduate from USL in August 1962 and was mentored by USL's late, great basketball coach, Dutch Reinhardt. He earned a Masters and Doctorate in Physical Education and Education Administration. He looks back with admiration of the talented staff he worked with, including Dr. David Fisher, Fred Nelson, Clyde Wolf, Dr. Jim Kennison, and Al Simon. Ed served on the UL faculty in a variety of positions and ranks from 1967 until he retired in 2001. Administratively, he served in the following positions at USL: Coordinator, Men's Physical Education; Coordinator, Graduate Studies for the College of Education; Head, Department of Health and Physical Education; and Director of Student Teaching. He was the first Executive Director of the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. In 1988, Ed was one of three graduates selected as “Outstanding Graduates” from the USL College of Education in their 25th year after their graduation date. In 2001, he was awarded the Professor Emeritus title at UL -Lafayette. Dr. Ed Dugas pictured in red jacket with the first officers of the new College of Education Alumni Chapter, with Dr. Ray Authement on far right. As you'll hear during this interview, Ed has been anything but a retiree in the past twenty years. Ed's life has been defined by athletics, both in teaching and reporting on the athletic history of UL – Lafayette through the Athletic Network, which provides a place for former University athletes and fans to connect and join support teams for their favorite sports. After a two-year hiatus, the Athletic Network went live again on December 13, 2023 thanks to a significant donation made to the Athletic Network by Edmond “Bruce”...

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Jerry Beasley, a distinguished individual whose multifaceted career spans education, authorship, teaching, and martial arts expertise. Jerry's academic journey led him to earn a doctorate in Education Administration from Virginia Tech, laying the foundation for his impactful career. Renowned as an accomplished author, teacher, and ... Jerry Beasley – AIKIA – Ep148

When I refer to my Tangazo guests as an “all star panel” it's not hyperbole, it's a fact. ----   It was never more true, as you will certainly understand from the 143rd episode, of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. -----   Dr Robert Lawrence Salter PhD aka Scotty Lawrence, joined me in the KDHX studio to talk about his newly released Christmas album titled, “ Scotty This Christmas.” -----    Robert shares his story of how a frightening experience with prostate cancer led him to becoming a music producer and singer of spiritual music, this is his second album. -----   Scotty is a devout 7 Day Adventist, a businessman with a Master's in Hospital Administration and a PhD, in Education Administration. ------   In 1984 Robert and I along with graphic designer Al Hillman, started a PR company called Gemini Productions,Bob owned a recording studio on Olive street. -----    We brokered time on radio station Wmry, a jazz station in Bellville Illinois and produced a 3 hour radio magazine called “Saturday Morning Live with Salter and Thompson.” -----   We produced radios spots for virtually every elected official running for city wide office, we also produced radio campaigns for StLouis Public Schools bond issues and numerous commercial entities such as Dave Harper's County Ford and Ken Sewell's, King Dodge , Joes Clothing and Lithos Art Gallery. ------   In 1987 Bob Salter and I organized a community effort to restore Montgomery Hyde Parks community radio station KBDY 89.9 to the airwaves, which we moved to the Olive Street location. -----   We were recognized by a Post Dispatch editorial, for bringing together a diverse group of talented people,to not only help restore the radio station to the airwaves but also to staff it with black leaders, such as the late iconic pediatrician Dr. Helen Nash. ------   Gregory Freeman and Harry Jackson of the Post Dispatch, Betty Kerr founder of Peoples Health Centers and Dr Ron Stodghill, Superintendent of the Wellston School District and the late Michelle Lowry, director of the StLouis public schools, Role Model initiative. ------   Attorney Elaine Harris Spearman, hosted law Talk, Dr. Malaika Horne, hosted a weekly program called, Just The Facts, a show focused on alcohol and substance abuse, that show was sponsored by Kmox.    The bedrock of KBDY on air announcers, was the personable talented  Sheila Reed, along with the incomparable, former KSD news anchor Diane White, who hosted a daily morning show. Better Family Life matriarch DeBorah Ahmed, did a show called Cultural Expressions.------   We were supported by Union Sarah CEO, Nesbie Moore, a great transformational visionary leader. -----   Also Robert Hyland, the iconic General Manager of Kmox provided funding and equipment, he sent his program director Bob Osborne,to assess our needs along with a kmox engineer.  The VP Fair also sponsored KBDY programing at the direction of its Executive Director, Chuck Wallace. -----   We can't forget our Jazz announcers such as Archie Johnson, with  his Jazz under the Arch, Melvin Bell and our station engineer Amos McClure, all had straight ahead Jazz shows on KBDY 89.9 on your fm dial!    St.Louis native William Stanford Davis, is an American actor best known for his role as school custodian Mr Johnson, on the ABC hit sitcom,”Abbot Elementary” for which he won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 54th NAACP Image Awards. -----   Abbot Elementary has won Emmy and Golden Globe Awards, with Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tyler James Williams, who starred in the long running hit sitcom, Everybody Hates Chris. -----   William Stanford Davis, a StLouis native, from the Ville neighborhood, who attended Northwest High School, landed his role on Abbot Elementary at 70 years of age. ------   He talks about his journey in Hollywood that began some 40 years ago with his determination to become an actor.  Mr. Davis, speaks passionately about working a variety of  low wage jobs, including doing stand up comedy, while pursuing his dream of an acting career and his determination to never give up.  -----   He is close friends with Black Repertory actor  Erik Kilpatrick, he also fondly remembered the late StLouis stand up comedians,Rodney Winfield and Rahn Ramey. -----   The theme of this show has to be, perseverance and having the determination to pursue and achieve your goals, no matter your age. -----    As I said in my intro, this is indeed an All Star panel of guest and your going to enjoy it. -----     

Episode: Crafting Your Sanctuary with Brandy Woods-Smith Host: Nikki Klugh Welcome to Create Your Sacred Space Podcast with Nikki Klugh. the podcast that unveils the soul of architecture and design. Join us as we explore the passion, creativity, and purpose behind the most inspiring spaces and projects and dive deep with those who create them consistently. I'm your host, Nikki Klugh, and I'll be your guide as we journey through the hearts and minds of sacred space architects and designers who are driven by compassion and authenticity. _________________________________________________ Brandy Smith Bio: Brandy Woods-Smith is a charismatic and passionate educator, entrepreneur, speaker, and consultant. She is known as a thought leader, change agent, community developer and to many, she is hailed the Millionaire Midwife. She attended Jarvis Christian College in East Texas and finished her Master in Education Administration in 2005. After serving the public school system for 13 years, Brandy opened "Imagine Me Academy" in 2013 and now has multiple locations. She is the founder of "Powerhouses United" and "Childcare Millionaires", business incubators designed to give education, resources, and teaching financial literacy to entrepreneurs. Believe BIG! Expect BIG! Do BIG! is the mantra she lives by. __________________________________________ Thank you for being a part of our heart-centered community, and until next time, may your life be filled with sacred spaces that reflect the beauty of your soul. Remember, FIRST We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.

What are common mistakes that educators make when trying to address systemic racism and oppression? How do we better address education systems so that they support the success of people of all identities? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Nadia Bennett, founder of an education consulting firm that leads the way for schools to become anti-racist learning environments through culturally-relevant leadership development and mentorship. They discussed the common mistakes made in the education space in the name of anti-racism, and the importance of making people feel safe in order to do the deeper work of anti-racism. As a proud Black female entrepreneur, Nadia Bennett currently leads her team at When Brown Girls Lead™ to make sure all students are receiving the equitable education they deserve. Her passion for championing change was strengthened during her time at Dillard and Howard Universities, where she received her Bachelor's degree and Master's in Education Administration and Policy. In addition to supporting anti-racist environments in education through her current work, she is also pursuing her doctorate degree. When she is not helping make impactful change across the country, Nadia keeps her mind primed by enjoying time with friends, reading and traveling internationally. She has also been known to binge watch a show or two. Website: www.nadiabennett.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-a-bennett-5a22381a/ IG: www.instagram.com/whenbrowngirlslead Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools by Glenn E. Singleton (https://a.co/d/3EVZiIN) ** Our website www.consciousantiracism.com You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism. If you're a healthcare worker looking for a CME-accredited course, check out Conscious Anti-Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change in Healthcare at www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare Join her Conscious Anti-Racism facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408 Follow her on: Instagram at @jillwenerMD Twitter at @jillwenerMD Facebook at @jillwenerMDmeditation LinkedIn at @jill-wener-md-682746125

Robin Carey Boyd,  president of the East St Louis NAACP sits down with Dr. Dudley.Sometimes leadership finds you, you don't find it.  in those moments you have to be prepared and ready to seize the moment.  It's not whether opportunity will knock but will you be ready, willing and able.  Robin gives you the 1, 2, 3's of humility, vulnerability and how to step into your leadership moment. Robin's Bio:Email Address: robin.careyboyd@gmail.comA native of East St. Louis, IL, Robin is married to Michael A. Boyd. She is the proud mother of 2 children, Ashley E. Carey and Austin R. H. Carey and Nana to 4 beautiful girls, Autumn, Aubrey, Addison and Alyssa.Robin is a member of St. Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church where Fr. Carroll Mizicko is Pastor.She is a 1984 graduate of Lincoln University of Jefferson City, MO where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders; two Master of Science Degrees: Speech Pathology and Education Administration, both from Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville.She is the decedent of Lincoln University – MO Alum, where her Mother, Dr. Edna Rowery Allen, 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awardee. As a member of the 2011 L.U. Family of the Year the Allen Family collectively they have 14 members that have attended Lincoln University-MO.Robin is the Past President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. where she has over forty year of uninterrupted membership.She is a Past President of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., East St. Louis Chapter.She is a Past President of Lincoln University –MO Alumni Association, great St. Louis Chapter.Robin recently finished her term as a member of the Violence Prevention Center Board of Southwestern Illinois where she served for the past eight years. She has volunteered with the American Heart Association with the Minority Council to promote Healthy Lifestyles particularly for people of color.Currently, she is serving her eighth year as the president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) of East St. Louis, IL. She serves as the chair of the NPHC for her Chapter and has been a delegate for over 25 years working on various community service projects (Juneteenth, Clothes Drives, food drives, Relay for Life Cancer Drive). During her tenure as president of the NPHC the Council has held 5 week long summer enrichment camps for youth in the metro-east area promoting, academic, social, cultural enrichment and S.T.E.M. activities and served as host to the Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat in conjunction with the City of East St. Louis serving over 500 people.If that is not enough, Robin has added an additional commitment to her service record in her most recent position as president of the NAACP, East St. Louis Branch 3013 where she leadsover 200 members to promote, advocate and increase opportunities for people of color, specifically Black People. Robin is the First Female President since 1966. Under her administration, she has reignited the Branch and activated ten committees into action in an effort to motivate the community into utilizing the power of the people. Under her leadership, the Branch has hosted multiple Political Forums, food drives, shoe drives, Black Business initiatives, Covid Clinics, Health fairs, and Blood Drives and voter registration drives. The Branch members advocate for issues that adversely affect the community.Professionally, Robin has been employed by the East St. Louis School, District #189 for the past 21 years, first as a Speech Pathologist and currently as a Special Education Administrator. She was previously employed by the St. Louis Public Schools for 16 years as a Speech Pathologist. She serves as a membSupport the showDevelop the Leader in YOU - Enroll in Classes on www.ileadacademy.net IG @BishopDudleyPHDFB @BishopDudleyPHDhttps://linktr.ee/bishopgvd

In this episode, Shellee and Katie discuss: - Katie helps students think for themselves and watch the way they think and say - Students do not learn real life problem solving in school so they struggle when entering the real world - Katie works with teachers to help prepare their students to think critically and creatively - Let your student take safe risks out of their comfort zone so they can learn and grow About Katie: Katie Trowbridge has over two decades of experience as a teacher and mentor. Throughout her career, Katie has focused on helping her clients, and students find their best selves. In addition, Katie uses creativity to teach social-emotional learning, creative problem-solving, communication skills, team building, and personal well-being. Currently, President and CEO of Curiosity 2 CREATE and co-founder of the Creative Thinking Network, Katie travels around the nation helping educators infuse creative and critical thinking into their curriculum. Her love for learning and research started at Luther North High School in the heart of Chicago and carried over as she earned a B.A. in English from Southern Illinois University. Years later, Katie wanted to focus on making a difference in the lives of teens and furthered her education by receiving a Master's in Teaching and a Master's in Education Administration. She is constantly researching the importance of embracing creativity and a new way of implementing strategies to assist individuals in finding their best selves. She is pursuing her ED.D at Northeastern University in Boston. Katie's passion for these areas allowed her to start non-profit organizations, assist school districts in writing SEL curriculum, design programs for adults and students to encourage collaboration and communication, and mentor new teachers to find their voice. As a result, Katie has won several Teacher of Excellence and Outstanding Educator awards. As a mom in a blended family, Katie works hard to bring an energetic, joyful, and creative spirit to her children and grandchildren. She finds time to embrace creativity through crocheting, painting, writing, and reading fiction. Connect with Katie: Website- www.curiosity2create.org Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/katie.schmidt.trowbridge LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-trowbridge/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_2_create/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett are joined by special guest Katie Trowbridge. Katie is a highly experienced educator and the President and CEO of Curiosity to Create, a nonprofit organization dedicated to incorporating creative and critical thinking strategies into education. Throughout the episode, Katie emphasizes the importance of putting things into context and reflecting on the impact of teaching strategies. She discusses the need for teachers to help students make connections and highlights the power of deep reflections to demonstrate these connections.  The episode explores the vital role of creativity and critical thinking in education and the importance of teachers modeling the process of learning from failure and mistakes. Katie emphasizes the need to build a community around creative and critical thinking, involving both educators and parents. Critical thinking is particularly essential in today's world, where students often seek answers without engaging in deeper analysis. Finally, the episode encourages teachers to take risks and try new approaches in the classroom, allowing for reflection, mistakes, and growth. Katie highlights the significance of creative metacognition, which involves both critical and creative thinking, in developing knowledge and understanding of creativity.  About Katie: Katie Trowbridge has over two decades of experience as a teacher and mentor. She is President and CEO of Curiosity 2 CREATE, a nonprofit organization focused on helping educators incorporate creative and critical thinking strategies into their existing curricula and build creative classroom environments. Katie has won several Teacher of Excellence and Outstanding Educator awards, has a Master's in Teaching and a Master's in Education Administration, and is pursuing her ED.D at Northeastern University in Boston.  Eager to bring more creativity into your school district? Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.com What to learn more about Design Thinking in Education?  Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom.  Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!

Today's Reframed Brain episode highlights how to identify the elements of burnout to preserve your best self with guest Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson.   Please subscribe and like @The Reframed Brain Podcast YouTube channel today!   Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson, known in her community as Dr. PBJ, gives educators the strategies for accomplishing purposeful work without burnout.   Dr. PBJ is an educator of almost 25 years and an Executive Coach for more than 10 years. She holds a doctoral degree in Education Administration, served in executive leadership at colleges and universities, and facilitates leadership training as a faculty member for the Center for Creative Leadership. Dr. Jackson worked in higher education at many levels, from student assistant to President's Cabinet and is the recipient of several professional awards and accolades.   Dr. Jackson founded EduCare Training and Consulting, LLC out of a purpose pouring in to those who pour out so much. Much of her work is specifically focused on equipping and refreshing educators. Compassionate work can carry a high price tag: your mind, body, spirit and relationships may be in distress as you serve the needs of others. Dr. Jackson leads her community to serve well without paying an ultimate price.   Dr. PBJ is the creator and host of the Disrupting Burnout podcast as well as the author of the soon to be released book, Disrupting Burnout: The professional woman's LIFELINE to finding purpose.   You can also hear or read a chapter from Dr. PBJ's upcoming book,"Disrupting Burnout: The Professional Woman's Lifeline to Finding Purpose: https://www.patricebucknerjackson.com...   Follow Dr. PBJ on Instagram @drpatricebucknerjackson for #aspoonfulofpbj to encourage your soul.   Website: https://www.patricebucknerjackson.com/   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/user/judiciallady   Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-b...   https://www.facebook.com/drpatricebuc...   https://www.instagram.com/drpatricebu...   If you or someone you know may be considering death by suicide, please, please call or text one of the numbers. You are loved and not alone.   Call or Text 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 1–800–273–8255   National Institute of Mental Health Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7   National Institute of Mental Health WhatsApp: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=...   Disclaimer: Erica Savage is not a medical practitioner, therapist, or counselor. This podcast is not a substitute for medical or mental health services. Erica's brain health expertise is centered in having sustained a traumatic brain injury in March 2021 and having to adapt a new life managing disabilities and chronic illness brought on by the brain injury. Erica's life is one involving active healing and advocacy for health disparities.    

Small International Schools are wide spread around the world, with their size come different dynamics in the culture, structures, educator and leadership approaches, finances juggling the daily workflows and community building, Jimena, Jeremy and Michael who have started an ECIS (https://www.ecis.org/) "Intentionally Small Schools" special interest group join us and share their experiences as small international school leaders and together we explore the uniqueness of small international school and the creative tensions that come with such schools.                   Dr. Jimena Zalba  Primary Principal     The International School of Belgrade  https://www.isb.rs/   Dr. Jeremy Majeski  Principal Frankfurt International School Wiesbaden Campus https://www.fis.edu/    Dr. Michael J. Hibbeln  Director  International School of Krakow https://iskonline.org/    About Dr. Jimena Zalba    Jimena Zalba is an educational leader with over 22 years serving international schools in Serbia, Czech Republic, Romania and Cambodia. During her tenure as a school leader, Jimena has, in close collaboration with her colleagues, led the design and implementation of innovative school improvements with  high impact on student learning.  When teachers and colleagues describe Jimena, they use words such as ‘caring', ‘change agent' and ‘systems thinker'.  Jimena leverages these qualities and competencies to build and sustain thriving school cultures with a relentless commitment to learning and wellbeing for all members of a community.   In addition to being a transformational and constructivist leader, Jimena is a passionate and avid learner.  She holds a Masters in Education, a Post-Master's in Educational Leadership and a Doctorate in Education (EdD) in July 2021.   Her EdD research focused on developing the professional capacity of educators in international schools.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimenazalba  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimena-zalba-edd-23828549/  About Dr. Jeremy Majeski   Dr. Jeremy Majeski is currently the principal at Frankfurt International School's Wiesbaden Campus, a preschool through grade eight international school. Prior to this, Jeremy served as the elementary school principal at the American School of Barcelona as well as an elementary educator and administrator in the Chicago suburbs. Jeremy has been recognized for his work in leading efforts in making schools more welcoming for LGBTQ+ staff, students, and families.   He recently completed his doctorate in leadership in curriculum and instruction from Aurora University's School of Education where his research focused on the experiences of gay and lesbian parents and schools. Jeremy has presented on topics of literacy, technology and leadership at conferences including the Illinois Reading Association, National Association of Elementary School Principals, District Administration and The Bett Show. In addition to his work in schools, Jeremy is an adjunct professor, teaching graduate courses in curriculum, instruction and leadership.   Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjmajeski  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jeremy-j-majeski-08693832/?originalSubdomain=de    About Dr. Michael Hibbeln    Dr. Michael Hibbeln is Director of the International School of Kraków, Poland.  Prior to his current role he served as the Elementary School Principal at Shanghai American School in Shanghai, China. Michael's career in education has taken him to Thailand, Paraguay, the USA (Michigan), Italy, and China.  He holds a Ph.D. in Education Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development from the University of Minnesota, as well as a M.Ed. in K-12 Education Administration and Leadership from Michigan State University.   Michael's research interests lie in the factors that lead to the development of student intercultural competence in international schools. Using clear systems and frameworks that bring a school's mission to life and drive school transformation, rather than only school improvement, is what excites him most about his work in school communities.   Twitter: https://twitter.com/MjHibbeln  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/michael-j-hibbeln-2b62b191    John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we'll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

If you've ever thought about leaving the school systems, you may have wondered what options you have as far as jobs go.Maybe you feel burnt out, or maybe you just want a change and don't want to walk away from education completely. I understand this dilemma on a deep level, so that's why I invited Aimee Davis to the De Facto Leaders podcast to talk about how she used her teaching and improv skills to find a fulfilling job outside the school systems.  Aimee Davis is the Senior Director of the Learning Center at the Field Museum in Chicago. Aimee Davis spent 10 years as a middle school social studies, reading, and language arts teacher before leaving the classroom in 2013 to pursue a career in informal science education. At the Museum of Science and Industry, she developed a suite of inquiry-based floor programs and trained teams of facilitators to deliver daily science programming. She joined The Field Museum in 2015 as the Volunteer and Public Learning Experiences Administrator. In this role, Aimee managed the Grainger Science Hub and associated cart programming, the Discovery Squad and Crown Family PlayLab adult volunteers, and the Teen Volunteer program. In 2019, Aimee became the Director of the Learning Center and in 2022, the Senior Director. In this role Aimee oversees the six divisions in the Field's Learning Center which include the museum's offerings for teachers, students, families, community groups, teens, and every day visitors. Aimee trained and taught at The Second City, has a Non-profit Leadership Certificate from Northwestern Kellogg, a M.A. in Education Administration from Saint Xavier University and a B.S. in Elementary Education from Illinois State University.In this episode, we talk about:✅How to find a job that aligns with your passion and skills outside the school systems.✅How learning improv can make you a better teacher, leader, and communicator (even if you're not in to theater).✅How museums are leveraging youth programs to enhance real-world, hands-on learning and embracing the benefits of technology.You can connect with Aimee on LinkedIn here, and find more information about the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois here. Be sure to check out the BE podcast network for educators and aspiring leaders. If you're looking for shows to inspire you to level up in your career or more effectively serve students, we've got you covered. Learn more about the BE podcast network at http://bepodcastnetwork.com/

Dean Fran Howse: Journey of Resilience: A Conversation with an Education Administration Trailblazer Guest: Fan Howse , Retired Dean of Community College, Allegheny Campus, and Dean of Portland Community College This Episode: Episode Highlights: ----Welcome back to another episode of OneMicNite Podcast with Marcos Luis. In this episode, I have the privilege of having an extraordinary guest who has overcome numerous challenges to become a beacon of inspiration in the field of education administration. Raised during a time when separate but equal black schools were the norm in the United States, our guest's journey is a testament to the indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to education.---Growing up in the Era of Separate but Equal Black Schools:Our guest's childhood was marked by the harsh realities of segregation in education. During this time, African-American students were denied access to quality education and were forced to attend separate schools that were often underfunded and lacked necessary resources. We dive deep into our guest's experiences, exploring the unique challenges she faced and the impact it had on her pursuit of knowledge. ---Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming Valedictorian:Despite the limitations imposed by the segregated educational system, our guest's determination shined through. She recognized the power of education and refused to let obstacles hinder her academic journey. We delve into her career trajectory as she climbed the ladder in education administration, ultimately reaching the esteemed position of Dean. We explore the challenges she encountered along the way, including systemic biases, limited representation, and the need to prove herself in a predominantly white field. ---Lessons Learned and Advice for Aspiring Administrators:Drawing upon her wealth of experience, our guest shares invaluable lessons learned throughout her journey. She offers guidance and advice for aspiring administrators, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, mentorship, and leveraging one's unique perspective. Her insights provide a roadmap for those navigating the complex terrain of education administration. --As we conclude this remarkable episode, we are left in awe of our guest's journey from a segregated education system to becoming a trailblazing dean in education administration. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of education, resilience, and the unwavering pursuit of one's dreams. I express our gratitude for Dean Howse's r time and wisdom, and encourage our listeners to continue supporting equitable education initiatives.Tune in to this episode of OneMicNite Podcast with Award winning Host Marcos Luis to be inspired by the incredible journey of our guest, and join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements and the lasting impact Dean Fran Howse has made in the field of education administration. ----Join the conversation LiveChat as we raise the questions, give our opinions , and ask you the same questions... --Live Chat with Us Every week... -----Music: Audio and Video Podcast by Daniel Howse : www.youtube.com/ProfessorSoraMusic ** OneMicNite Theme Song "Chance" & Background Song "Straight Vibin" --I do not own the rights to these fotos. they are from public Domain. Host:--Contact/ Follow Marcos on IG/Fb/IMdb/Twitter/TikTok: @MarcosLuis and www.MarcosLuis.com —Show: OneMicNite Podcast with Marcos Luis *Contact/Follow: IG/Fb/Twitter/Tumbler/LinkedIn/Youtube/TikTok @OneMicNite www.OneMicnite.com - - ** Listen to Audio Podcast: Available wherever you download , all digital platforms.. ** Support Us Now: http:www.Anchor.fm/onemicnitetalk ---Follow/Contact -- The Show: All Social Media Fb/Ig/Twitter/Tumbler/TikTok/ *** watch the episodes on Youtube @OneMicNite & www.OneMicNite.com Please Visit: The AzulesEn Online store to find Products that Compliment your Lifestyle: Link https://www.AzulesEn.myshopify.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onemicnite/support

In this episode, the CEO of Service to School and the Chief Programs Officer at Service to School explore the resources available to active duty service members and veterans through the nonprofit and give practical examples of translating military experience into public sector terms. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you a veteran considering grad school? Are you thinking about entering the military and wondering what you should do after it? Would you just like to hear some great advice about applying to grad school, even if you're not in the military? Please join me for this informative interview with the CEO and the Chief Programs Officer of Service to School, a nonprofit that provides free college and grad school application counseling to military veterans and service members. An interview with Alec Emmert, CEO of Service to School and Sydney Matthes, Chief Programs Officer. [Show Notes] Welcome to the 524th episode of Admission Straight Talk. Thanks for joining me. Are you ready to apply to your dream MBA programs? Are you competitive at your target schools? Accepted's MBA Admissions Quiz can give you a quick reality check. Just go to accepted.com/mba-quiz, complete the quiz, and you'll not only get an assessment, but tips on how to improve your qualifications, plus it's all free.  In honor of Memorial Day, which the United States will observe this Monday, May 29th, I decided to invite two guests from Service to School, an organization that helps US military veterans gain acceptance to college and graduate programs. It gives me great pleasure to have for the first time on Admissions Straight Talk, Alec Emmert, CEO of Service to School, and Sydney Matthes, Chief Program Officer at, again, Service to School. A little background about our guests. You could say that Alec really likes school. He holds a BS from the US Naval Academy, an MA in International Relations and Middle Eastern studies from the American Military University, an MS in finance from Georgetown University, and an MBA from Wharton. After serving in the military for almost eight years, Alec joined Booz Allen Hamilton, earned his MBA at Wharton, and then joined McKinsey as a consultant. He became the full-time CEO of Service to School in March of this year. Congratulations on your new position. Sydney also likes education. She has worked in higher ed since 2011 on different college campuses, and is an independent admissions consultant. She earned her bachelor's at West Virginia University and her master's in Higher Education and in Education Administration from George Washington University. Her master's focused on veteran support programs and campus resources.  Alec and Sydney, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [2:40] Sydney Matthes: Thanks. Excited to be here. Glad to have you both. Okay, the first question is a basic one, and let's start with Alec for this one. What is Service to School? [2:45] Alec Emmert: In a nutshell, Service to School is an organization that provides free college application and admissions support to any veteran who wants it. We're talking about everything from community college to PhD programs. So if you are a veteran and you want any form of higher education, you can reach out to Service to School, and we've got a group of about 500 plus volunteer ambassadors who'll be willing to help you out and get you into the program you'd like to go to. We also offer a number of weekly programs, a newsletter, things like that, that veterans can use, to better inform their college decision. I'd like each of you also to give us a little background on your personal journeys to involvement with Service to School. And Sydney, why don't you start with that one? [3:33] Sydney Matthes: Yeah, absolutely. I actually started as an ambassador. So during my time as an independent admissions consultant, I was consistently approached by soldiers. My husband is active duty army, so he would send me soldiers that had questions...

Wrapping up his 33rd season as Fullerton College's skipper, Nick Fuscardo has devoted his heart and vast experience to Fullerton College as a coach and educator. In 2013, Fuscardo led the Hornets to an Orange Empire Conference title (32-15 overall, 15-6 OEC) and to the final four CCCAA State Tournament where Fullerton was the state runner-up. In 2015, the Hornets made it to the postseason and swept Cypress College in the first round. In the Super Regionals, Fuscardo's Hornets fell to Santa Barbara City College in a hard-fought series. The 2016 season saw the Hornets making it all the way to the Super Regionals after sweeping the #2 seed Glendale College Vaqueros. FC ended up falling to Cypress College in the Super Regionals in a close two games to one series. Fuscardo locked down his 500th win on a 3-2 come-from-behind 11 inning victory against Allan Hancock College on February 25, 2011. On February 2, 2016, Fuscardo won his 600th game as the Hornet Skipper on opening day at San Diego Mesa College 10-4. Coach Fuscardo also holds the Hornet record for most career wins with 665. It was an 8-3 win on March 18, 2010 against Irvine Valley College that gave Fuscardo his 488th win surpassing the previous mark set by FC Hall of Fame coach Mike Sgobba (487 wins). Fuscardo has led the Hornets to 25 wins or more in seven seasons, including 1988 (30 wins) and 2013 (32 wins - school record). He also has 16 seasons with 20 or more wins with the Hornets. Fuscardo has coached more than 70 players who have been drafted or have signed professional contracts, including New York Mets standout pitcher Steve Trachsel, San Diego Padre catcher Tom Wilson, Mitch Levier to the Oakland A's, and Jose Rojas of the Angles. Other recent draftees include outfielders Shane Carrier (Twins) and Austin O'Banion (Rangers) off the 2016 Hornets. Fuscardo is also proud of two other 2016 grads in Laine Huffman (shortstop for Long Beach State) and Justin Row (2nd Base for the University of South Carolina). More than 200 of Fuscardo's players have gone on to play baseball at the four-year level. Before coming to Fullerton, Fuscardo was the head coach for 13 seasons at nearby Troy High, where he led the Warriors to a 205-68 record, five Freeway League championships and 11 playoff appearances. Fuscardo was offered an assistant position at Cal State Fullerton under Titans Coach Augie Garrido in 1981, but instead, accepted a position as an assistant under Sgobba in 1982. Four years later, he was named the ninth coach in Fullerton's history. Fuscardo has been on the other side of the lines in community college baseball as well. He was the starting second baseman at El Camino College in 1962 and 1964, when he was an All-Metro Conference selection. During the 2004 season, Fuscardo was inducted into El Camino's Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended West Liberty University in West Liberty, West Virginia, where he started at shortstop and earned All-West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors. Coach Fuscardo was also named as the CCCBCA/Victory Athletics Coach of the Year in 2010. Fuscardo earned his bachelor's degree from West Liberty College in physical education and speech in 1968, and later received a Master's degree in Education Administration from Cal State Fullerton. Fuscardo is also an avid golfer and coached the Fullerton College women's golf team to a share of the Orange Empire Conference title in 2000 (Coach of the Year). During that time Hornet Golf had State Golf Championship finalists, including Hye Yoon Jung (1999, 2000) and 2-time finalist, Jeri Costello (2002), He recently served a two-year term as president of the California Community College Women's Golf Association. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-brown57/support

Topics:Who is Andrea Stewart?What is her origin story?What is Learning Couture and why is this work important?What is deeper learning and  why it's so important for teachers and students to tackle real-world situations?How can creating a Profile of a Graduate help schools and districts set the stage for deeper learning? How is a profile or portrait different from typical mission and vision statements?Teaching is pretty heavy right now. As districts shift to a focus on deeper learning competencies, how do they keep this movement from becoming “one more thing” for educators?What do listeners need to know about competency-based education–where did it come from and where is it going?A key point is how our education system was designed at a time and based on the needs of a factory model. Why doesn't this model fit for today's learners and today's economy?Undoing 150 years of how we do education seems daunting. How do districts and schools might start their journey? What do they need to be successful and what might be standing in their way?How do we see AI playing a role in helping bring about the changes you've described today? We discuss examples of how AI is already being used in education and how it might be used in the future?Key takeaways from this conversation include:Despite feeling like change isn't happening rapidly in education, there are growing movements and momentum picking up.COVID-19 has played a role in accelerating some changes within the education system.AI tools have the potential to help educators create more personalized lesson plans and experiences for their students.If you are interested in learning more about how to customize learning experiences for yourself or others, you don't want to miss this episode!About Our GuestAndrea Stewart has 12 years in personalized, competency-based learning and 25 years in education, both PK-12 and in teacher/administrator preparation. She leads transformational change with schools, districts, education service/state agencies, institutions of higher education, and via national conferences and cross-state partnerships/consultation. Andrea co-authored the Aurora Institute's 2022 report, Teachers Making the Shift to Equitable, Learner-Centered Education: Harnessing Mental Models, Motivations and Moves, and supports leaders with strategic planning for and implementation of these key levers for change. As Learning Couture, LLC's founder and CEO, she created the organization's methodology and tool set for learning redesign, and works closely with partner-clients to ensure they are supported in their learning journey. Part of this work includes leading districts in the design and implementation of a portrait/profile of a graduate, which then serves as the compass for school improvement, reimagining graduation outcomes, empowering learners, and transforming education systems.Andrea served on the Iowa Department of Education's CBE Task Force, CBE Collaborative, and Design Team where she led the state's competency design and assessment process. Andrea also served on the Midwest Comprehensive Center's Cross-state CBE Consortium, where she co-created micro-credential quality criteria/tools, and contributed to multiple technical advisory groups for the Aurora Institute's National 2017 Summit on K-12 Competency-Based Education. Her work in competency-based education began in 2011 where she led pilot implementation of standards-based assessment and reporting and competency-based education in an Iowa district. Prior to this work, Andrea taught high school English for 12 years. She holds a BA in English Education from the University of Iowa, an MA in Teacher Leadership from Morningside College, and an EdS in Education Administration from Drake University.Connect with AndreaLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-stewart146Twitter: @ajs_stewartEmerging PatternsIn this episode, we also explore some of the emerging patterns that Andrea has observed in her work and research. These include:The need for more experiential learning opportunities within education systems.A shift towards focusing on learning instead of time spent in classrooms.The importance of starting with “why” when implementing changes in education.Building a network or community of experts and practitioners to support each other through these changes.Adopting an agile mindset to iterate quickly, fail forward, and build successes incrementally.Key MomentsHere are some of the key moments from this conversation that you don't want to miss:“I'm a change agent, and I help young and adult learners become agents of change too.”“In my heart of hearts, I'm a designer, I'm a builder, I'm a creator.”“We want our young learners to have [an experience] that's really empowering.”“The future of living learning and working is unpredictable.”“We can't predict the jobs that are going to be around in five and ten years from now.”“The momentum is really picking up and what often felt like these little, maybe tiny bright spots here and there were, you're starting to hear more and more stories of like the movements happening.”“Competency-based [education] is a disruptor in terms of its blowing up seat time.”"We need continuous improvement in school… we also need discontinuous improvement, which means there's been some disruptor put in place."Listener Challenge:We challenge you to think about how you can customize your own learning experiences or help others do the same. What are some of the competencies that you want to develop or improve? How can you design a learning pathway that suits your needs and interests? How can you involve other stakeholders in your learning journey? How can you measure your progress and celebrate your achievements?

It's all hands on the education deck these days. The pandemic may be over, but the needs of students have never been more necessary than they are today. That's why e- learning is vital in bridging gaps from student mental health to education equity and utilizing AV technology to enhance the teaching experience.This year, Dallas-based 806 Technologies is going all-in on “Connecting the Dots” between e-learning and education strategy. They're holding their inaugural 806 Technologies Learning Summit from June 8-10 at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Frisco, TX. This 806 Technologies Learning Summit will address the most significant challenges that education leaders face as they build innovative and adaptable schools of the future. Voices of E-Learning's JW Marshall is excited about the summit, and to learn more, he sat down with 806 Technologies' Chief Strategy Officer, Kevin Dougherty.So, why now? What led 806 Technologies to launch this summit?“We want to get people face-to-face,” Dougherty said. “Coming out of the pandemic and the time when so many people were so isolated, we know the power and the energy that exists when people get together, face-to-face. So, that's why we are doing it first. But the other is to build that sense of synergy, to bring people together in various leadership roles in education from across the nation to share best practices, to encourage one another, and to strategize together.”Marshall and Dougherty cover the following during their conversation...● The particulars of the summit and who should attend● Speakers attending the conference and what topics they'll cover● The summit's spotlight on the importance of mental health for students“One of the things we'll talk about is how to explicitly include mental health in your improvement plan because it has to be very deliberate,” Dougherty said. “It can't be something we kind of stick in there as a little footnote. It has to be a very thoughtful, deliberate, intentional incorporation of this in everything that we do.”About KevinKevin Dougherty is a forty-year veteran in the education space. As an educator serving educators, Dougherty focuses on building innovative schools that better engineer student learning. He is an advisory board member of Hartwell University. Dougherty received his B.A. in Multicultural Education from UMass, Amherst, and his M.Ed. in Education Administration from UMass, Lowell.

Carole Duff completed a 34-year career in education, as an award-winning high school history and social studies teacher, mid-management administrator and curriculum technologist. She is also an accomplished presenter, serious flutist, and avid naturalist. Carole has written articles for the professional journals Educational Leadership and Momentum. After pivoting to writing narrative nonfiction, her short works have appeared in: The Perennial Gen Streetlight Magazine Brevity's Nonfiction Blog Mockingbird An adapted chapter from her to-be-published manuscript Wisdom Builds Her House: A Memoir of Finding Grace in the Third Stage of Life appeared in The Perennial Gen, for which she is a regular contributor. Since 2011, Carole has posted weekly to her long-standing blog Notes from Vanaprastha. Carole holds degrees from Wheaton College in Massachusetts (BA in History, Magna cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa), University of Texas at Dallas (MA in Humanities), University of North Texas (MA in Education Administration, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi), and Goucher College (Certificate in Educational Technology).  She and her husband, the writer K. A. Kenny, now live in the house whose construction she oversaw in her memoir Wisdom Builds Her House, in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, along with their three dogs. She has a daughter, a son, a step-son, and a son-in-law, and she and her husband share a granddaughter.

Tricia Stahl was borin in Abilene, TX and has lived in Texas all her life. She is the proud mother of two grown daughters. Her passions include baseball, crafting, collecting unicorns, and reading cozy mysteries. Currently, she works with the Central Mansfield Church of Christ in Mansfield TX. Tricia has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Education Administration. She has spent the last 20+ years in public education. In addition to preparing young minds for the world, Tricia has dedicated endless hours to preparing young hearts for serving the King through teaching Bible classes and developing Bible class curricula. She is extremely excited to bring this workbook to young Christians! Tricia is the author of "So, You're a Christian Now What? Preparing Young Hearts for Kingdom Work." Below is some information from the back of the book. Many young people are earnestly trying to serve God, but often ask themselves, "What can I do for the kingdom? I'm just a kid." After they come up out of the water, the question is, “Now what?” They, like you, need help navigating everyday life and what it looks like to live their young lives for Christ. The answer? Young people can do a lot!! This Bible study workbook will help you work through many questions that have been asked by other young Christians your age and provide strong biblical answers to help nurture and encourage your heart for God. Let's take a look! You can find Tricia on Facebook "Tricia Stahl" and via email at tricia.stahl75@gmail.com Please enjoy our conversation as we discuss how Tricia got the idea to make this book, her journey of finishing the book, how to use the book, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/benjaminlee/support

In tonight's episode we are joined by our Special Guests - Mason Sawyer and Sam Josie . Mason and Sam have a tremendous podcast called the 10ninety Podcast. "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it." Link to the 10ninety Podcast: https://www.the10ninety.com/ Mason Sawyer was born and raised in West Jordan, Utah where he excelled as a point guard and dedicated basketball player. Mason's athletic accomplishments include Utah All-state, Regional Most Outstanding Player, All Academic Region Team, a scholarship offer from Boise State. After winning a State Championship his senior year of high school, he went on to play college basketball for Utah Tech formerly Dixie State. Mason married his high school sweetheart Kortni Atkinson. He went on to earn a college degree in Psychology while Kortni earned her Nursing degree. Upon graduation, Mason went on to teach Psychology and was selected the Varsity Basketball head coach at his Alma Mater, West Jordan Highschool. Mason and Kortni were the parents of three children, two sons, Riggins and Blue, and one daughter, Franki. Mason was presented with a great opportunity to move to St. George Utah with his family in the summer of 2021 to become a basketball skills trainer at Nets on Fire. Shortly after the move his life was shattered as his family was involved in a fatal car accident that took the lives of his brother Race Sawyer, his nephew Rider Sawyer, his wife Kortni, his son Riggins, and his daughter Franki. The accident occurred on July 25, 2021. Mason has now become solely focused on raising his son, Blue, who survived the car accident. His mission is to help other people by living the 10/90 Principle. This principal of life being 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond has inspired him to start a podcast named The10ninety. He has gone on to share his message as a public speaker. Samuel Josie was born and raised in West Jordan, Utah. Sam Graduated from West Jordan High School in 2007. From there, Sam went on to complete his Bachelors of Communication at Utah TexhUniversity (formally Dixie State. Sams love for education continued to grow as he obtained a Masters of Education Administration, from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Sam currently works as the Manager over the Student Government department at Utah Valley University. Sam has a wife and 2 kids (twin girls)with 1 more (another girl) on the way. Sam met his wife (Kaylee), while down in St. George, Utah, attending school. Kaylee has a degree in Accounting.Sam has a rare form of Dwarfism called Ellis-Van-Crevled Syndrome. It naturally affects his bone growth and development as well as abnormalities to his fingers (born with 6 fingers on each hand), legs, and teeth. Sam stopped growing at the age of 17 and stands at 5'1. Being this short has created a number of challenges for Sam throughout his life. Things like dating, playing sports, working hard impact jobs, writing, driving, and just everyday tasks proved to be more difficult given his circumstances. With over 17 surgeries on various bones in his body, Sam has had to learn to adapt to his situation, rise above the negativity, and find ways to succeed. Sam started this Podcast with Mason Sawyer to help deliver a message to others who might be going through their own trials, whether that be a loss of a loved one, bullying, anxiety or depression. Sam hopes to share his message and lessons learned by using the 10/90 method. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% what you make of it.

On this week's episode, Dr. Raymona is joined by Dr. PBJ, who disrupts burnout in “heart-workers”; achievers who serve from a heart of purpose. “Just because you're in the same room doesn't mean you're having the same experience”, says Dr. PBJ, and wants listeners to begin building relationships by relating through emotions.Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson, also known as Dr. PBJ, is an educator of almost 25 years and an executive coach of over 10 years. She holds a doctoral degree in Education Administration, served in executive leadership at colleges and universities, and facilitates leadership training. She founded EduCare Training and Consulting, LLC and much of her work is specifically focused on equipping and freshing educators.You can find Dr. PBJ on…Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drpatricebucknerjackson/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drpatricebucknerjacksonYouTube https://youtube.com/user/judicialladyWebsite https://www.patricebucknerjackson.com/Want more from Dr. Raymona?Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drraymonahlawrence/?hl=enLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drraymonahlawrence/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drraymonahlawrence/Thank you for listening!~Dr. Raymona

Locha Brooks is the founder and CEO of 1st Class Educator. One of the leading school consulting firms providing staff development and assistance to educational organizations. Ms. Brooks has a passion for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and access which is shown throughout her organization's commitments.Ms. Brooks started her post-secondary education journey with an Associate of Arts in Communication from St. Louis Community College while working a substitute teacher. Next, she proudly graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education with a focus in English content from Harris-Stowe State University while serving as an In-School Suspension Coordinator. Upon graduating Ms. Brooks proudly secured a positions as high school English Language Arts instructor.Always hungry for learning, Locha leveled up and received a Master's Degree in Education Administration from Lindenwood University located in St. Charles, Missouri.  She also completed post-graduate work at Harvard University in the Women in Educational Leadership program. With her experience she has served in education for over 14 years. She has moved through the ranks of the educational field and has the experience and understanding to help clients transform their careers and workplace culture. Ms. Brooks now offers an 8-Week Course of how to start a School Consulting Firm through the School Consultant Accelerator program.Locha is a dedicated member of several professional education organizations including NABSE, NEA, NEA Black Caucus, and ILA. With her expertise, she has also written and assisted with curriculum revisions.Staying on the leading edge of the latest practices and trends in education, Locha attends several conferences and workshops to better assist clients. Now, with the help of her 1st Class Educator team, she continues to lead professional development initiatives on various topics from cultural competency training, behavioral intervention and support, classroom management, beginning teacher assistance and beyond. Locha is the proud mother of two wonderful boys, Pharaoh and Sire. When she is not helping educators and future entrepreneurs perfect their craft, you'll find her spending time with her children and traveling the world.

Happy New Year! We're excited to be back for season 2 of the podcast. We've got a lot of great topics and guests this season. To get the season started, Ali and JoDee are talking about why now is the best time to start thinking about your letter of intent! They discuss what their letters not to return looked like, how they let those around them know of their decision and making the decision that's right for you.For episode transcriptions visit: https://thegreatteacherresignation.buzzsprout.comConnect with Ali and JoDee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgtrpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgtrpodcastAli's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/JoDee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION  A preview of CASE's  2023 Winter Workshop on "Deciphering Dyslexia through a Special Education Lens, scheduled for February VISIT OUR HOME WEBSITE AT ACE-ED.ORG

FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION  A preview of CASE's  2023 Winter Workshop on "Deciphering Dyslexia through a Special Education Lens, scheduled for February VISIT OUR HOME WEBSITE AT ACE-ED.ORG

Building the Black Educator Pipeline celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with special guest Pedro Rivera, president of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education.In this episode, Pedro Rivera and host Shayna Terrell talk about building innovate pathways in education and how we can better serve our students. Rivera shares his educational journey and inspiration for getting into education as well as how his time in K-12 Education prepared him for his role as president of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. The wide-ranging conversation touches on identity and labels such as Hispanic and LatinX, advocacy and activism for marginalized students, and the various roles and politics within the education ecosystem.Finally, Pedro shares which practices he believes can help us increase the numbers of Black and Brown educators in classrooms throughout the country.Rivera is a lifelong educator, as a practitioner and a leader, with a focus on ensuring equitable access and funding for education. In September 2014, Rivera was honored by the White House as a Champion of Change for his efforts to transform urban education with his holistic approach to student success. He also served as President of the board of directors for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and was a member of President Elect Joseph Biden's educational transition team. A first-generation college graduate, Rivera earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The Pennsylvania State University, a Master's degree in Education Administration from Cheyney University and his Superintendent's letter of eligibility from Arcadia University.

In this episode Landon talks about how a psychology major helped prepare him for his role as a principal. However, that is only part of his story! He has a strong passion for students and the teachers that he leads along the way. I hope that his story inspires you to go after your passion!

Episode #59 is up! Leveraging Leadership: Three Keys to Successful School LeadershipSpecial Guest Dr. Robert Thornell, Director of Leadership Development in Lewisville ISD (Texas), & School Improvement Coach for NWEA, joins Matt to share the 5 distinct activities he recommends for all building leaders to be successful from his co-authored book “Inside the Principal's Office.”You can connect with Robert via Twitter @thornell5 or his website at www.intentionallybold.com His book, Inside the Principal's Office, published in 2020, reached #1 on the Amazon “New Releases” list and #8 on the “Best Sellers” list for Education Administration. It is available on Amazon & anywhere books are sold!https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Principals-Office-Leadership-Reflection/dp/1737864304

This episode Jateya is joined by Dr. Jackson, fondly known as Dr. PBJ, the founder of EduCare Training and Consulting, LLC where she equips and supports "heart-workers"; those who do their work from a place of passion. Join Jateya and her guest Dr. PBJ as they discuss “Disrupting Burnout while Pursuing Passion.”   In today's episode, we cover:   How to Disrupt Burnout Why we Need Powerful Community You have a Choice in the Transition   Promotions: Shop Daily Reminders FREE Shipping ending soon! Visit Dr. PBJ's website for information on The Heart Work Academy   Connect with Dr. PBJ: Connect with Dr. PBJ Website Connect with PBJ on Facebook Connect with PBJ on Instagram Connect with PBJ LinkedIn Subscribe to Dr. PBJ YouTube   Connect with Jateya: Visit JateyaJones.com for more info Connect with Jateya Instagram Connect with Jateya on Facebook Connect with Jateya on LinkedIn     Notable Quotes:   [00:8:45] For the first time in memory I chose me. I spent the next five months with no job. Somebody here me…No job, no income. But it was the most valuable time because I had time to figure out, “how in the world did I get here? How did I find myself in this place? And most of all, how do I dig myself out of it?” And that's what I'm here to share.   [00:0011:30] I know for me and that transition in 2019, I was escaping. Like I literally hit rock bottom. You don't have to get to the point that you have to escape. You can plan a transition. I know we're talking to multiple passionate people. When you break out of that mindset of, “this is all I can do” and you understand all of the ways that you can express the purpose that you're called to, then you can make a plan to transition yourself. So you don't have to escape. I eventually went back to higher education and I worked a little, but longer my most recent transition into full-time entrepreneurship was a planned transition I wasn't escaping I was transitioning.   [00:013:00] You don't have to escape. You don't have to get to rock bottom. You are not stuck. I was convinced I was trapped and I was stuck. There's nothing I can do. But once you open up to understand, I call it discovering your brilliance. Once you discover your brilliance and you know what you're called to do and you realize you can do it in a lot of different ways, the whole world opens up. Then you can see clearly and you can make a plan. Rather that transition is 6 months, one year, five years, whatever it is for you, I just wanna say we escaped because we had to, but you don't have to! [00:16:13] Many times we choose our community out of convenience, so our family members, our physical neighbors, our colleagues, the people that we're just in their lives because of convenience. And that doesn't mean you don't love them or honor them. Not in a disrespectful way. But they are your community because they're already connected to you. In one way or another, but sometimes our convenient community can't understand what God is calling us to do.   You need powerful community. You need community that you have to invest to get in; that you have to apply to get in. You need community that pushes you beyond where you are. Your convenience level and that will pull you forward into what you're called to do. That's where you're gonna get those comments of, “Oh yeah, you're supposed to be doing that…Why are you playing?” That's where you're gonna get those questions that challenge your mental box.   Your convenient community will always keep you comfortable, because they they're comfortable. They don't understand the stretch. They don't. It doesn't make logical sense to them. But your powerful community will always call you up. They will, challenge those mental boxes. There's a certain box that you are taught to stay in.     Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson Biography:   Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson, known in her community as Dr. PBJ, is an educator of almost 25 years and an Executive Coach for more than 10 years. She holds a doctoral degree in Education Administration, served in executive leadership at colleges and universities, and facilitates leadership training as a faculty member for the Center for Creative Leadership.  Dr. Jackson has worked in higher education at many levels, from student assistant to President's Cabinet and is the recipient of several professional awards and accolades.  Dr. Jackson says “I am grateful for my journey, but achieving my professional goals almost cost me everything”.   Dr. Jackson founded EduCare Training and Consulting, LLC out of a purpose for equipping and supporting "heart-workers"; those who do their work from a place of passion. Working in this way can carry a high price tag:  your mind, body, spirit and relationships may be in distress as you serve the needs of others.  Dr. Jackson leads her community to serve well without paying an ultimate price.   Currently, Dr. PBJ serves as creator and host of the Heart Work with PBJ podcast as well as the founder and facilitator of the Heart Work Academy.   Follow Dr. PBJ on Instagram @drpatricebucknerjackson for #aspoonfulofpbj every Monday to encourage your soul.  Subscribe to the Heart Work with PBJ podcast for a new episode every Wednesday.

About the guestDareise is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who brings creativity, professionalism and dedication to all of her endeavors. She started her journey as an educator over fifteen years ago teaching high school English. During her career, she has served students, families and teachers as a tutoring center director, assistant principal, teacher and mentor for new teachers. She is a certified Reading Teacher (Goucher College), has a bachelor's degree in English from Coppin State University and a master's degree in Education: Administration and Supervision from Notre Dame of Maryland University.The Baltimore City native grew up in a low-income household to a mother with a mental illness and an absentee father. Her grandparents raised her until her grandfather passed away. She was nine. Her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease when she was fourteen. She then moved with a family member who was a victim of domestic violence. Despite these adverse experiences, her faith, family, mentors and therapy got her through college and into a thriving career. Dareise became a realtor in 2016 and is a proud member of the Dream Builders Home Group of Keller Williams Metropolitan. Dareise carries the values of hard work, integrity and outstanding client service into everything she does, and is ready to educate and successfully guide her clients through the home buying and selling process.She is a contributing writer for Upscale Magazine, Baltimore Small, and The Baltimore Times, editor of My Life is Not a Sermon by Tonya Blue-Shelby, former writer for The Flywire Magazine and Coppin State University's newspaper and intern with The Baltimore City Paper.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episodeDareise's WebsiteBaltimore SmallTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★