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This is Season 3, Episode 14 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Joe Sanfelippo. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don't miss what Dr. Sanfelippo says about what it means to lead from anywhere and how leaders build intention, connection, and direction in schools. _______________________________________ Joe Sanfelippo Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from St. Norbert College, a MS in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a MS in Educational Leadership, and a PhD in Leadership, Learning, and Service from Cardinal Stritch University. Joe is also an adjunct professor in the Educational Leadership Department at Viterbo University. Joe has taught Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 5th Grade. He was a school counselor and high school coach prior to taking on an elementary principal position in 2005. He has served as a principal in suburban and rural Wisconsin. Joe started the #1minwalk2work Leadership Challenge, and co-authored The Power of Branding-Telling Your School's Story, Principal Professional Development: Leading Learning in a Digital Age, Hacking Leadership: 10 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Learning That Teachers, Students and Parents Love, and his new book is Lead From Where You Are: Building Intention, Connection, and Direction in Our Schools. He was selected as 1 of 117 Future Ready Superintendents in 2014 and 1 of 50 Superintendents as a Personalized Learning Leader in 2016 by the US Department of Education. He attended summits at the White House for both distinctions. Education Dive named Joe 1 of 5 K-12 administrators to watch in 2018 and their National Superintendent of the Year in 2019. He has been a featured speaker in multiple states in the areas of Advancing the Use of Social Media for School Leaders, Telling Your School Story, Creating a Culture of Yes, and Personalized Professional Growth for Staff. Go Crickets!! ________________________________________ FocusED Show Notes with Joe Sanfelippo Joe wrote his new book as a legacy piece. Listen to what he says about his kids and leaving something behind. His insight about leading from a position of isolation is powerful. Joe sees a lot of leaders asking the same questions, that often have answers, but that everyone is asking in their own bubbles. Joe recommends balance in your emotional state when making decisions. You have to hear what he says about the highs and lows of school leadership. Joe talked about better student ownership through adult learning. When adults like what they're learning, they're more likely to translate that for kids. When it comes to “resources,” Joe says that teachers and leaders should have a core group to go to for reflection and support. Don't miss what Joe says about amplifying your school's message. Joe's final message about treating everything like it matters is inspiring. _____________________________________ Thanks for listening to FocusED, an educational leadership podcast brought to you by TheSchoolHouse302 @ theschoolhouse302.com where we publish free leadership content. Go to the site, subscribe, and you'll get all of our content sent directly to your email. FocusED is your educational leadership podcast where our mission is to dissect a particular focus for teachers and school leaders so that you can learn to lead better and grow faster in your school or district with more knowledge, better understanding, and clear direction on what to do next.

There are a handful of voices that have become staples and fan favorites in the Malliard repertoire. This week one of those voices returns, and it is none other than the Safety Doc himself David Perridon. A lot has happened since the last time David has been on, and he's produced another amazing book. This episode is certainly a heavy one, with a lot of information to take in. So sit down, strap in, and get ready. “David P. Perrodin, PhD, worked twelve years as a Director of Student Services before exiting the profession to focus exclusively on researching school safety and high-stakes decision-making in conjunction with his doctoral dissertation at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. As an expert in safety preparedness and response, Dr. Perrodin has presented on public television, in school districts and at school safety conferences. He has access to the top safety specialists in the industry and works collaboratively with this talented network to bring unparalleled services to clients. In 2016, he partnered with Pulitzer Prize winning author and producer David Obst to write and direct a script involving an intruder in an elementary school setting. Since 2003, David has been a core faculty member with Viterbo University's Educational Leadership Department and instructs aspiring administrators on the nuances of pupil nondiscrimination and school safety.” Finite faultage, information overload, and general human chaos, David unpacks a lot in this episode, and as usual is always amazing. To get more of David's incredible work, make sure to head over to his website safetyphd.com where you can find his podcast, order his books, and contact him directly. For more on The Malliard Report, head over to malliard.com where all the past shows can be found, the live show happens every Tuesday night, you can land some awesome merch, and so much more. Remember to rate and subscribe through your podcasting app and reach out to Jim on all the social media platforms @malliard.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode John interviews Dr. Joe Sanfelippo. Dr. Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from St. Norbert College, a MS in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a MS in Educational Leadership, and a PhD in Leadership, Learning, and Service from Cardinal Stritch University. He is also an adjunct professor in the Educational Leadership Department at Viterbo University. Joe has taught Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 5th Grade. Joe was also a school counselor and high school coach prior to taking on an elementary principal position in 2005. He has served as a principal in suburban and rural Wisconsin. He has written three books: The Power of Branding: Telling Your School's Story Hacking Leadership: 10 Ways that Great Leaders Inspire Learning that Teachers, Students, and Parents Love and most recently LEAD FROM WHERE YOU ARE: Building Intention, Connection, and Direction in Our School

School communities are full of people who have both the ability and desire to lead. Some lead without knowing it. Most lead without the recognition they deserve. Whether you lead in a classroom, department, building, or district, chances are you know how challenging it can be to identify and develop other strong leaders, and to grow the leadership capacity of your organization as a whole. This week's guest, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, shares how he made sure leaders around him knew their worth, helped them cultivate connections, and grew their confidence to help the whole team move forward together to thrive. In this episode, we also discuss: Amplifying the great things teachers are doing in the classroom Being so good at your job, everyone will notice And his upcoming book, “Lead From Where You Are”! About Dr. Joe Sanfelippo: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from St. Norbert College, a MS in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a MS in Educational Leadership, and a PhD in Leadership, Learning, and Service from Cardinal Stritch University.  Joe is also an adjunct professor in the Educational Leadership Department at Viterbo University. Joe has taught Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 5th Grade.  He was also a school counselor and high school coach prior to taking on an elementary principal position in 2005.  He has served as a principal in suburban and rural Wisconsin.   Joe started the #https://twitter.com/hashtag/1minwalk2work?src=hash (1minwalk2work)http://www.jsanfelippo.com/leadership-challenge ( Leadership Challenge), and co-authoredhttp://www.sagepub.com/books/Book244211/toc ( The Power of Branding-Telling Your School's Story), http://www.sagepub.com/books/Book244903?siteId=sage-us&prodTypes=any&q=Principal+Professional+Development+Leading+Learning+in+the+Digital+Age&fs=1 (Principal Professional Development: Leading Learning in a Digital Age) andhttps://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Leadership-Learning-Teachers-Students/dp/0986104949 ( Hacking Leadership: 10 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Learning That Teachers, Students and Parents Love).  He was selected as 1 of 117 Future Ready Superintendents in 2014 and 1 of 50 Superintendents as a Personalized Learning Leader in 2016 by the US Department of Education. He attended summits at the White House for both distinctions. Education Dive named Joehttps://www.educationdive.com/news/5-k-12-administrators-to-watch-in-2018/513349/ ( 1 of 5 K-12 administrators to watch in 2018) and theirhttps://www.educationdive.com/news/superintendent-joe-sanfelippo-dive-awards/565602/ ( National Superintendent of the Year in 2019). He has been a featured speaker in multiple states in the areas of Advancing the Use of Social Media for School Leaders, Telling Your School Story, Creating a Culture of Yes, and Personalized Professional Growth for Staff.  Go Crickets!! Follow Dr. Joe Sanfelippo : Website: http://www.jsanfelippo.com (http://www.jsanfelippo.com)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joe_Sanfelippo (https://twitter.com/Joe_Sanfelippo)  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/194833447X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=194833447X&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=d2a05bed5d772957d0035726ff8216ab Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag athttp://www.teachbetter.com/swag ( www.teachbetter.com/swag) [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Aspire-Swag-Website-Image-update-6.18.21.png () Aspire:...

Dawn Person is Professor Emeritus in the Educational Leadership Department at California State University, Fullerton. She serves as the Director of the Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL), a solution-focused, data-driven research center that serves community partners in Los Angeles and Orange county as well as national and international associates committed to issues of educational leadership and student achievement. Throughout her tenure at CSU Fullerton, she served as coordinator of the higher education programs, the doctorate in Community College Leadership and the masters of Science in education with a concentration in student affairs. Prior to her decade of college teaching, Dawn served as a counselor, advisor, and administrator in student affairs, coordinator of programs and services in support of students of color, international students, first-year students, and student athletes. She serves as a consultant to colleges and universities on program evaluation, student retention, organizational change, and equity issues. Dr. Person has co-authored books and written numerous articles and book chapters on student retention for African Americans, and women and student athletes of color. Among her many honors and awards, Dawn received the American College Personnel Association's Diamond Honoree Award, a lifetime achievement award and the Most Valuable Professor Award. She remains active with the ACPA, NASPA, and other professional associations.

The 2021 Summer Series continues with a roundtable discussion on Social-Emotional Learning. Joining Tom for this discussion are Tre' Gammage, Jessica Hannigan, & John Hannigan.   Tre' Gammage is a Dean of Students & SEL Consultant from South Carolina. Tre' has always had a passion for helping others. With a vast background in speaking, podcasting, and consulting, Tre' was once told “when you see someone living their dream, it makes you want to be a part of that dream” and he's been living by that motto ever since. He is the author of "EVERY DECISION COUNTS: 8 LESSON'S I WISH THEY TAUGHT ME IN SCHOOL" and the host of The Dash Podcast. Tre' on Twitter: @tregammage Tre' on Instagram: @tregammage Tre' on Facebook: Tre Gammage Tre' on LinkedIn: Tre Gammage www.tregammage.com   Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan is an assistant professor in the Educational Leadership Department at California State University, Fresno. She works with schools and districts across the nation on designing and implementing effective behavior systems. Her expertise includes response-to-intervention (RTI) behavior, multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), social and emotional learning (SEL), and more. Jessica on Twitter: @Jess_hannigan Jessica on LinkedIn: Jessica Hannigan Equity in School Discipline (Facebook) Jessica's Amazon Author Page: Books   Dr. John Hannigan is an executive leadership coach for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools in California. He has served in education for over 20 years as a principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, and teacher. Under his leadership, his school has received numerous awards and recognitions, including California State Distinguished School, Gold Ribbon School, Title I Academic School, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (Platinum Level). John on Twitter: @JohnHannigan75 Equity in School Discipline (Facebook) John's Amazon Author Page: Books   Tom Schimmer Podcast: Email the Podcast: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Podcast on Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Tom on Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com Amazon Author Page: Books

Episode #6: Superintendent Stephen Murley In today's episode, Todd sat down with Supt. Stephen Murley of the Green Bay Area Public School District. Steve Murley was appointed to the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Iowa City Community School District July 2010. Prior to joining the District, Steve served the Wausau School District (WI), the Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools (WI) and the Neenah Joint School District (WI). Steve has served as a teacher, coach, athletic department administrator, building administrator, director of human resources and employee relations, and superintendent. As Superintendent of Schools, Steve was involved in many community organizations focused on providing resources and opportunities to the children of the greater Iowa City Area and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Iowa City Community School District Foundation, the Iowa City Area Development Group, and Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa. He has been active in professional organizations at the national, state, and local level including the United States Department of Education Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, the American Association of School Administrators, the District Management Group, the Horace Mann League, the National Superintendents Roundtable, the National Superintendents Dialog, the Urban Superintendents Association of America, the American Association of Community Colleges Commission on College Readiness, the Iowa Department of Education Superintendents Advisory Council, the Iowa Urban Education Network, and the School Administrators of Iowa. Steve is the past president of the Iowa Urban Education Network, the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators, and the Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrator. Steve has a deep and abiding commitment to public education and developing the next generation of leaders who will serve our students. He has been active as a graduate school faculty member having taught at the University of Iowa in the Educational Policy and Leadership Studies Department, the University of Wisconsin–Superior in the Educational Administration Department, Marian University in the Educational Leadership Department, and the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh in both the Department of Human Services and Professional Leadership and the Department of Educational Foundations. Steve also serves as the lead instructor for the American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent Certification Program – Midwest Cohort. Steve earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan with a triple major in Economics, History, and Communications. He has also completed a Master of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in Educational Administration. Steve and his wife Darci have three sons. Learn more about Supt. Stephen Murley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-murley-2b13967/

In Part II of this special two-part EdLeader series on the Effect of Principals, Dr. Jackson sits down with fellow former State Principals of the Year to review the recently released Wallace Foundation Report, "How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research." The researchers found that "an effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 education than the cultivation of high-quality school leadership, according to this research synthesis."In a previous episode, Dr. Jackson spoke with Dr. Anna Egalite, coauthor of the Wallace Foundation Report on how principals affect students and schools, to delve into the research from the researcher's point of view. This time, skilled practitioners dig into the study's findings and find much that resonates with their practice.Ms. Kisha Clemons is the 2020 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year.  She is currently the principal at Shuford Elementary in Newton-Conover City Schools and a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership Department at UNC-Greensboro.  Dr. Carrie Tulbert is currently in her 11th year as a middle school principal. She is the 2014 North Carolina Principal of the Year.  Carrie is a graduate of Wingate University with her Ed.S and Ed.D. Mr. Tabari Wallace earned a  Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation from East Carolina University. In 2018, he was named North Carolina’s Principal of the Year. He was a recent guest on the Ellen show and is a passionate educator.Dr. Rob Jackson on TwitterEdLeaderPod on TwitterHow Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research by Dr. Jason A. Grissom, Vanderbilt University; Dr. Anna J. Egalite, North Carolina State University; and Dr. Constance A. Lindsay, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillSummary of Key Findings - How Principals Affect Students and Schools1. Effective principals are at least as important for student achievement as previous reports have concluded—and in fact, their importance may not have been stated strongly enough.2. Principals have substantively important effects that extend beyond student achievement.3. Effective principals orient their practice toward instructionally-focused interactions with teachers, building a productive school climate, facilitating collaboration and professional learning communities, and strategic personnel and resource management processes.4. Principals must develop an equity lens, particularly as they are called on to meet the needs of growing numbers of marginalized students.5. Effective principals are not equitably distributed across schools.6. Principals are becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, but representation gaps with students are growing, which is concerning, given the payoffs to principal diversity.7. Research on school principals is highly variable, and the field requires new investment in a rigorous, cohesive body of research. (as summarized by the NCDPI Weekly Top Ten)

In the latest episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with fellow former State Principals of the Year to review the recently released Wallace Foundation Report, "How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research." The researchers found that "an effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 education than the cultivation of high-quality school leadership, according to this research synthesis."In a previous episode, Dr. Jackson spoke with Dr. Anna Egalite, coauthor of the Wallace Foundation Report on how principals affect students and schools, to delve into the research from the researcher's point of view. This time, skilled practitioners dig into the study's findings and find much that resonates with their practice.Ms. Kisha Clemons is the 2020 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year.  She is currently the principal at Shuford Elementary in Newton-Conover City Schools and a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership Department at UNC-Greensboro.  She is a North Carolina Principal Fellow and North Carolina Teaching Fellow alumnus from Appalachian State University. Under her leadership, Shuford Elementary has been selected as a National Title I Distinguished School and recognized for its work with personalized learning.  Ms. Clemons’ personal vision is to inspire greatness in others and she is proud to be a champion for her students, staff, and community.Dr. Carrie Tulbert is currently in her 11th year as a middle school principal. She is the 2014 North Carolina Principal of the Year. She has led schools that truly run the gamut of student populations and sizes. She is approaching her 20th year in education. She's proud to be a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. Carrie is a graduate of Meredith College with her BA in English; Gardner Webb University with her MSA; and Wingate University with her Ed.S and Ed.D. Her greatest honor is being a mother of 2 sons, her most important "students," She passionately believes in public school and its power to transform students' lives. She also truly believes that being a principal is the BEST job in education!In the 1990s,  Tabari Wallace aspired to a career in the NFL. With his long-held dream and his future at stake, he paid a visit to East Carolina University, where he was offered a walk-on spot on the team at ECU. He eventually earned a full scholarship and a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation. His football career continued after college, but it competed with a new passion: teaching. He turned all of his attention to education and rose quickly through the ranks of public school to be promoted to his first assistant principalship in 2003. In 2018, he was named North Carolina’s Principal of the Year. He was a recent guest on the Ellen show and is a passionate educator.With a panel of North Carolina State Principals of the Year and exciting new research on the importance of the principal on student achievement, this is going to be great!@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPodwww.drrobjackson.com

Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning podcast, episode #91, with Jessica and John Hannigan, the authors of the brand-new book, SEL From a Distance: Tools and Processes for Anytime, Anywhere. [i] This is a timely and importance topic, with the pandemic this year, and subsequent switch to distance learning combined with recent instances of racial injustice has put a spotlight on the cracks in the practice of social and emotional learning (SEL). I launched this podcast in June of 2019 when I saw the need to highlight leaders in the field of SEL, but now, more than ever before, schools are shifting their focus and prioritizing SEL competencies—around the nation and the world.  Watch this interview on YouTube here.  My name is Andrea Samadi,  and if you are new here, I’m a former educator who created this podcast to bring the most current neuroscience research, along with high performing experts who have risen to the top of their field, with specific strategies or ideas that you can implement immediately, whether you are an educator, or in the corporate space, to take your results to the next level. If we want to improve our social, emotional and cognitive abilities, it all starts with an understanding of our brain.  Today I am thrilled to have behavior experts Jessica and John Hannigan, who have drawn together a collection of tools and processes for social and emotional learning that can be applied in any learning environment with their NEW book, SEL from a Distance. Dr. Jessica Hannigan is an assistant professor in the Educational Leadership Department at California State University, Fresno. She works with schools and districts across the nation on designing and implementing effective behavior systems. Her expertise includes response-to-intervention (RTI) behavior, multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS), positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), social and emotional learning (SEL), and more. John E. Hannigan, EdD , is an executive leadership coach for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools in California. He has served in education for over 15 years as a principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, and teacher. Under his leadership, his school has received numerous awards and recognitions, including California State Distinguished School, Gold Ribbon School, Title I Academic School, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (Platinum Level).  Hannigan, Jessica,Hannigan, John E. (2106-02-06T23:28:15). SEL From a Distance (Kindle Locations 410-414). SAGE Publications. Kindle Edition. In SEL from a Distance, you’ll learn: The five SEL competencies and dozens of easy to use processes for building skills in each.How to identify challenging behaviors and prioritize, define mastery, and teach the SEL skills necessary to address them.Tips for identifying, teaching, modeling, and reinforcing SEL skills in a virtual setting.Strategies for applying SEL to the needs of your unique learning environment.Welcome Jessica and John, thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me today, and sharing this new resource for those listening around the world. For this interview, I did want to read what others are saying about this new book, with a question attached to each testimonial.  I really do think that everyone listening should go to the link below, and grab a copy of this book, whether you are an educator, or someone looking for ideas to implement social and emotional learning competencies with your children, this book is a must read.Just to give you both some background, since we are just meeting, my interest in social and emotional learning goes back over 20 years ago, when I was a frustrated educator, with no resources in the area of behavior management. When I see a book like yours, I really do want the world to know about it.  Here’s what other leaders in the field of education are saying about your book:INTRO QUESTIONS“People are seeing the importance of SEL, and Jessica Hannigan and John Hannigan have written a timely and responsive book that will help teachers and leaders create opportunities for students to become more independent and successful now, during distance learning, and in the future.” Peter DeWitt, Author/Blogger/Consultant  Q1: I love how you begin this book by addressing what is SEL, and why is it so important. This is exactly how I started this podcast, when I saw a need to showcase leaders in SEL in one place. Why is SEL important now, more than ever?“With the rise in anxiety, depression, and suicide over the last few years, schools have faced the challenge of how to address the social and emotional needs of all students. Now, during the pandemic, the need is more acute, and schools require more assistance. SEL From a Distance offers an easy-to-follow framework to build our students’ skills in the key SEL competencies. The authors have taken a complex topic and created an easy-to-use guide for school teams and leaders. Any school searching for what to do next should pick up this book.” Brian Jaramillo, Executive Director of Education Services Lompoc Unified SDQ2: I also love the framework that you chose, honoring the work that CASEL[ii] has done with their 5 SEL competencies.  We did interview Karen Niemi, the president of CASEL on EPISODE #62[iii] since their work around SEL has been so robust. When writing the Tools and Processes section, that focuses on each of the 5 competencies, how did you brainstorm the sub-sections within each competency? For example, under self-awareness, you have sub-sections of identifying emotions, self-perception, and strengths, with tools for each sub section. Can you share how you came up with these subsections, that create the powerful framework for this book?Chapter 7. Self-Awareness Tools and ProcessesSEL Competency: Self-AwarenessIdentifying Emotions Tool 1: Daily SEL Check-InTool 2: Virtual Mindfulness MinutesSelf-Perception Tool 1: “Virtual Camera Imagery” ExerciseTool 2: Email/Letter to Self RecognizingStrengths Tool 1: Growth Mindset ExerciseTool 2: Self-Esteem LessonTool 3: Help-Seeking PromptsHannigan, Jessica,Hannigan, John E. (2106-02-06T23:28:15). SEL From a Distance (Kindle Locations 286-296). SAGE Publications. Kindle Edition. “Social and emotional skills they are lacking via distance learning, and this book solves that problem. It is structured so that the reader and school teams can implement the techniques and strategies to best meet the needs of their students. The rubrics and activities can be easily implemented into core curriculum content across all grade levels. I highly recommend this book for all school staff, support staff, and district office personnel to truly understand how to implement SEL in a concrete and appropriate way to ensure student success.”Brooke Warkentin , Director of Special Services Lemoore Union Elementary School District, CAQ3: I have heard over and over again, “how will SEL be implemented with Distance Learning?” and your book was clearly written with this purpose in mind? How are teachers implementing the rubrics and activities into core curriculum?“What is great about this book is that it provides a clear process to identify students’ needs followed by effective and practical methods to teach these critical social and emotional skills. The learning and support students receive will help them at school, at home, and within their communities for the rest of their lives. The book does an excellent job of supporting educators in an area where we often struggle and need additional support.” Eduardo Ochoa, Assistant Superintendent Lemoore Union Elementary School District, CAQ4: I’ve heard that many teachers know that SEL is important, but they don’t have a clear starting point, or plan in place for SEL. They aren’t sure if they should buy a whole program or use the kernel approach of implementing some ideas on a smaller scale. How does this book identify students’ needs and create a clear path for the SEL skills they need whether they are in school, their homes, or in their community?“My teacher helps us use strategies to relax our brains when we are feeling stressed.” Harmon, 4th Grade, CA “My teacher told our class, ‘If you need someone to talk to, I am here for you.’ This was powerful to hear. I have never had a teacher say that to an entire class before.” Ani, 12th Grade, MOQ5: What are students saying about the activities they are doing? Are there any specific stories you can share with feedback from students?Q6: Is there anything important, that we have missed?For those who want to learn more about your book, they can get it right now through Corwin, Press, or from Amazon. What is the best way for people to reach you?@Jess_Hannigan@JohnHannigan75 on Twitter.Equity in School Discipline FB Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/792746961121756RESOURCES:Peter DeWitt http://www.petermdewitt.com/Casel’s SEL Competencies Framework PDF https://casel.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CASEL-SEL-Framework-10.2020-1.pdfBehavior Solutions by Jessica and John Hannigan, Mike Mattos and Austin Buffum https://www.solutiontree.com/behavior-solutions.htmlDon’t Suspend Me, Jessica and John Hanniganhttps://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/dont-suspend-me/book252372Netflix The Social Dilemma https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224Corwin Press 30% off till the end of the year with CODE SELNOW https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/sel-from-a-distance/book276617[i] SEL From a Distance https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/sel-from-a-distance/book276617[ii] Casel.org’s 5 CORE SEL Competencies https://casel.org/sel-framework/[iii] Neuroscience Meets SEL EPISODE #62 with Karen Niemi, President of CASEL https://www.achieveit360.com/ceo-and-president-of-casel-karen-niemi-on-tools-and-strategies-to-enhance-and-expand-sel-in-our-schools-and-communities/

Leadership in this season is difficult. Dr. Joe Sanfelippo talks about partnering with parents, the message he's sending to his community, and how we move forward from this challenging time towards the fall. Note from Vicki: The focus of this episode is specifically pandemic related as it was recorded two weeks ago. Other episodes relating to the events of this and last week are being recorded to share conversations relating to racial equity and injustice.  www.coolcatteacher.com/e676 Dr. Joe Sanfelippo - Bio as Submitted Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from St. Norbert College, an MS in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an MS in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Leadership, Learning, and Service from Cardinal Stritch University. Joe is also an adjunct professor in the Educational Leadership Department at Viterbo University. Joe has taught Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 5th Grade. He was also a school counselor and high school coach prior to taking on an elementary principal position in 2005. He has served as a principal in suburban and rural Wisconsin. Joe started the #1minwalk2work Leadership Challenge and co-authored The Power of Branding-Telling Your School's Story, Principal Professional Development: Leading Learning in a Digital Age and Hacking Leadership: 10 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Learning That Teachers, Students and Parents Love. He was selected as 1 of 117 Future Ready Superintendents in 2014 and 1 of 50 Superintendents as a Personalized Learning Leader in 2016 by the US Department of Education. He attended summits at the White House for both distinctions. Education Dive named Joe 1 of 5 K-12 administrators to watch in 2018 and their National Superintendent of the Year in 2019. Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate links. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.  

Don’t miss our leadership podcast with Toni Faddis. Dr. Toni Faddis has served as a public school educator for the past twenty-six years as a teacher, principal, and district leader. For 13 years, she was a principal of two schools close to the United States/Mexico border and established strong, collaborative teacher teams that resulted in improved content delivery, greater student achievement, and increased teacher self-efficacy. In her current capacity as a district leader, Toni coaches and supports aspiring and novice school leaders. She is also a faculty member of the Educational Leadership Department at San Diego State University, teaching courses on problem-solving, professional learning, and instructional leadership to teachers who aspire to become school principals. Toni’s passion for educational excellence, equity, and ethical school leadership led to doctoral research to understand principal decision-making in the unique contexts of border school communities. The degree, conferred by San Diego State University, marked the end of Toni’s study, but not of her learning journey. She recently authored The Ethical Line: 10 Leadership Strategies for Effective Decision Making (Corwin Press, 2019) and is currently developing a second book for new principals. Toni looks for something new to learn every day and is committed to improving access and outcomes for learners of all ages. Her interview with TheSchoolHouse302 was engaging and incredibly authentic. Check it out. Listen to what she says about how we have to transform ourselves professionally to meet the demands of the job. She describes how her values truly drive her decisions, her attitude, and her behavior. She acknowledges that Brene Brown is very influential in her life. The quote, “being clear is kind and being unclear us unkind,” truly resonated with us. We completely agree that Brene Brown is someone we all should follow. Toni talked about the power of nature. Get outside! One thing we love about so many of our guests is what they share about their “bucket lists.” Toni doesn’t disappoint with her desire to go to the Olympic Games. “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” Regarding what continues to support her growth as a leader...yoga! After you hear about her initial attempts, you’ll be inspired to try it. We always ask our guests about one thing they believe anymore. The responses are phenomenal and Toni’s is something we all need to get better at doing--stop wasting energy on worrying about what people think. Free yourself and live with courage. Toni’s interview is a powerful example of a great educator committed to students and staff. Her examples are real, doable, and honest. Please follow, like, and comment. Use #onethingseries and #SH302 so that we can find you. For more great leadership content, follow theschoolhouse302.com. Joe & T.J.

The Educational Leadership Department has a new Acting Assistant Dean, Dr. Bob Steffes! He graciously takes time out of his busy schedule to sit down with Drs. Elder and Leavitt to tell us about his career, new role at the university, work as a doctoral student, and advice for current EdD students. His inspiring words and great conversation makes for another must listen episode of CapIT! [Music by Brian Elder, “Gateway City”, widerivermusic.com]

How is suspending students working for you? If you're not impressed with the results and would like to look at alternatives, tune in. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @jess_hannigan @benjamingilpin Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan works with school districts and county offices in California on designing and implementing effective, successful school and district Response to Intervention (RTI) behavior systems. She is an adjunct professor at Fresno State in the Educational Leadership Department and co-author of Don't Suspend Me!. Ben Gilpin is currently serving as an elementary principal in Michigan. He is involved with classroomcribs.com and personalized learning initiatives with the Michigan Department of Education. Ben is known for his blog, The Colorful Principal.

How is suspending students working for you? If you're not impressed with the results and would like to look at alternatives, tune in. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @jess_hannigan @benjamingilpin Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan works with school districts and county offices in California on designing and implementing effective, successful school and district Response to Intervention (RTI) behavior systems. She is an adjunct professor at Fresno State in the Educational Leadership Department and co-author of Don't Suspend Me!. Ben Gilpin is currently serving as an elementary principal in Michigan. He is involved with classroomcribs.com and personalized learning initiatives with the Michigan Department of Education. Ben is known for his blog, The Colorful Principal.

How is suspending students working for you? If you're not impressed with the results and would like to look at alternatives, tune in. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @jess_hannigan @benjamingilpin #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan works with school districts and county offices in California on designing and implementing effective, successful school and district Response to Intervention (RTI) behavior systems. She is an adjunct professor at Fresno State in the Educational Leadership Department and the co-author of Don't Suspend Me!. Ben Gilpin is currently serving as an elementary principal in Michigan. He is involved with classroomcribs.com and personalized learning initiatives with the Michigan Department of Education. Ben is known for his blog, The Colorful Principal.

Today we're talking about behavior management systems and alternatives to charts and rating models. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @jess_hannigan @Corwinpress @myers_Berkowicz #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan trains schools on the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Champion Model System. She is an adjunct professor at Fresno State in the Educational Leadership Department and co-author of The PBIS Tier One Handbook and Don't Suspend Me!. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. and together they write a blog Leadership360 for Education Week.

Better Leaders Better Schools guest ChadWeiden is a proud graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign with a BA in History and Teaching of Social Studies. He received his Masters in Educational Leadership from National Louis University. Before working with the incredible faculty and students at Edgebrook Elementary, Chad began his career teaching middle school in Georgia at Sweetwater Middle School in Gwinnett County and at Drew Charter School in the East Lake Community outside Atlanta. He moved back to Chicago to become the founding social studies teacher at KIPP Ascend Charter School on Chicago's West Side. And while teaching, Chad served as managing director and co-founder of White Horse Theater Company in Chicago from 2001-2006.    In 2004, he was asked to join the staff of Social Justice High School in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, which was born out of a community-based hunger strike in 2001. During his 7 years at Social Justice, Chad served as social studies teacher, assistant principal, and principal and was proud to see 95% of all graduates accepted to college.    Missing his elementary school roots, Chad accepted the position of Assistant Principal at Blaine Elementary School in the Lakeview Neighborhood in Chicago. While at Blaine, he worked with an outstanding group of students, parents and teachers to ensure Blaine remained one of the top performing neighborhood school in the city of Chicago.    In his free time, Chad is an adjunct faculty member at National Louis University in the Educational Leadership Department. He is an avid runner, triathlete, epic reader and dog lover. But the center of his life is his family and his beautiful son Uriah.     He is thrilled to be the principal at Edgebrook Elementary School and serve the extended Edgebrook community.   In this episode you will learn: The playground environment 360 degree process Align everything to values Consistency is more important than words The question to ask, "How are you ... What's going on?" ... And just listen! How to enter the building Your 1st 90 days Your leadership story ... Why teach? ... Why lead? You need the school as much as the school needs you The leader is a coach   Resources:   First 90 Days   Courage to Teach   The Breakthrough Coach   The Skillful Teacher   Leadership on the Line   Teach Boost   Contact Chad    Do you need accountability? Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Daniel wants to work with you and help you accelerate your leadership development and increase your impact.   Follow Me and Get Behind the Scenes Access on SNAPCHAT!!!   BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! SHOW SOME LOVE: PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW Grad your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders  Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above.   Website :: Facebook :: Twitter :: LinkedIn

Guilt or shame we inflict on ourselves or others is never helpful. Guest Jeanne Forrester helps us learn how to avoid wounding and build the esteem of students to help them get back on track. Sometimes adults don’t know how to escape patterns of talking and teaching that can hurt a student, our peers or ourselves. Jeanne Forrester EdD has worked with schools for 40 years as a classroom teacher, a middle school principal at 2 schools in Mississippi, and spent a term as the Mississippi Governor’s Education Advisor. She is now the Student Wellness Manager with Albuquerque’s Public Schools and is an adjunct professor in the Educational Leadership Department, NM Highlands University/Rio Rancho.   Jeanne Forrester, Ed.D. Email: forrester@aps.edu   Make sure to share Edspiration with any teachers, administrators, or parents that you know. Also, it would mean so much if you could leave a rating AND a review over on iTunes - it would really help the show.    For more information, please visit www.edspirationpodcast.com.