Podcasts about model schools conference

Meet Dr. Adam Drummond, an Associate Partner for the Center for Model Schools. Adam is an author, Dad, and change agent in education. He will be kicking off the huge Model Schools Conference in Washington, DC, June 22-25, 2025, with his keynote speech, Energize Your Passion.He'll join us LIVE on the #ELB Podcast at 4:15 pm EST on Monday, Jan. 27th, 2025. We'll talk about leadership, Model Schools, and what it takes to be a positive agent of change in today's educational setting.You can learn more about Dr. Drummond here: https://www.adamddrummond.com/You can learn more about Model Schools here: https://www.hmhco.com/the-center-for-model-schoolsThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

On this episode, Chris talks with presenters and participants at the Model Schools Conference in Nashville, TN.  From Decherd Elementary School in Decherd, TN we have principal Chris Hawkersmith, assistant principal Megan Geer, and 4th grade teacher Amber Steele.  From Ness City Junior/Senior HS in Ness City, KS, we talk with principal Tom Flax and teacher Dawn Flax.  And to close the episode, our guests are principal Boyd Marley and assistant principal Kelly Thornhill from East End Community School in Portland, ME.

Did you attend ISTE Live? Have you been to the Model Schools Conference? Hear about some of the focus areas of these events. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I have been talking about this conversation with anyone that will listen and I am so excited this is my first conversation episode of 2021.   Dr. Mary Hemphill is the CEO of The Limitless Lady, LLC and Founder of The Limitless Leader, a company that helps individuals ignite the leader in themselves so they can better serve their community, company, & personal career.   Most recently, Mary has the opportunity to hone her expertise through her role as North Carolina's first state director of Computer Science & Technology Education where she works to leverage support & leadership around Computer Science initiatives across the state. In addition, she has presented & spoken for multiple platforms & conferences such as the Model Schools Conference, All Things Open, The Future of Tech is Female, and NCASA Conference on Educational Leadership.   Resume aside, she is the most compassionate, brave and generous leader. She is a cheerleader for students and has released her book, 'The One Minute Meeting,' which is all about generating student investment in their own educational journeys.   Links: Instagram Website Book: The One-Minute Meeting: Creating Student Stakeholders in Schools

I have been talking about this conversation with anyone that will listen and I am so excited this is my first conversation episode of 2021. Dr. Mary Hemphill is the CEO of The Limitless Lady, LLC and Founder of The Limitless Leader, a company that helps individuals ignite the leader in themselves so they can better serve their community, company, & personal career. Most recently, Mary has the opportunity to hone her expertise through her role as North Carolina's first state director of Computer Science & Technology Education where she works to leverage support & leadership around Computer Science initiatives across the state. In addition, she has presented & spoken for multiple platforms & conferences such as the Model Schools Conference, All Things Open, The Future of Tech is Female, and NCASA Conference on Educational Leadership. Resume aside, she is the most compassionate, brave and generous leader. She is a cheerleader for students and has released her book, 'The One Minute Meeting,' which is all about generating student investment in their own educational journeys. Links: Instagram Website Book: The One-Minute Meeting: Creating Student Stakeholders in Schools --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura4712/message

ABOUT: Dr. Mary Hemphill is the CEO of The Limitless Lady, LLC and Founder of The Limitless Leader, a company that helps individuals ignite the leader in themselves so they can better serve their community, company, & personal career. She is a Leadership Expert & Coach, K-12 Educator & Administrator, & Inspirational Speaker. With over 15 years of professional experience as a teacher, administrator, state director, & university professor, Mary understands the importance of fusing education, empowerment, & leadership together as she works with learning & working communities & speaks to audiences across the country. She holds a PhD in Leadership Studies, & has led, coached, & impacted close to 25,000 individuals around the world on transformational & innovative strategy, self- empowerment, & leadership. Most recently, Mary has the opportunity to hone her expertise through her role as North Carolina’s first state director of Computer Science & Technology Education where she works to leverage support & leadership around Computer Science initiatives across the state. In addition, she has presented & spoken for multiple platforms & conferences such as the Model Schools Conference, All Things Open, The Future of Tech is Female and NCASA Conference on Educational Leadership. Mary was named Regional Principal of the Year for the Sandhills Region of North Carolina for her work in 2018 & is the co-founder of a 501 c(3) Rebrand NC Education which is aimed exclusively at helping North Carolina school leaders shatter the status quo & shift the conversation around public education. Mary believes that in order to show up in the world as your most authentic & powerful self, we must break through limiting beliefs that keep us from maximizing our full potential. If we want to create opportunities, pathways, & impact that shift our world in a more positive direction, then we need young adults, learning communities, & organizations who are prepared to lead the movement! ____________________________________________________ Thank you again for joining us today! If you know anybody that would benefit from this video please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. Don’t forget to leave a comment below! Your feedback helps the success of our show and pushes us to continuously be better! Check out https://www.riseupforyou.com for podcast episodes, webinars, events, and more to help you get to the next level in your personal and professional life! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Youtube @riseupforyou Don't forget to text RISEUPFORYOU to 797979 for your free Become Your Best Success Start-up Kit!

Tracy Childers is a science teacher at Foothills Community School, a STEM magnet school, which is part of McDowell County Schools in North Carolina. After graduating from college, Tracy spent the next 30 years in supervision and management in the textile industry. He decided to pursue teaching to honor the memory of his two daughters, Casey and Courtney, after they passed away in an automobile accident in December 2002. In the 16 years he has been working as an educator, Tracy has been a middle school science and math teacher for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. His current school, Foothills Community School, is a Project Based Learning (PBL) school with mixed-grade classrooms.The HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America series profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. This episode was originally recorded at the 2019 Model Schools Conference. Read more: https://www.hmhco.com/blog/hmh-learning-moments-teachers-in-america-tracy-childers-marion-nc

Monica Fitzgerald teaches reading to vulnerable 7th graders in Syracuse, New York. She has taught in the North Syracuse Central School District for 24 years and has experience working as a classroom teacher for grades K–3, a Reading Recovery Teacher, a Reading Teacher for grades K–7, and a Literacy Coordinator. Monica received her bachelor’s in Inclusive Elementary/Special Education from Syracuse University, and master’s in Reading from SUNY Oswego. Currently, she is working on her second master’s degree in Instructional Design, Development & Evaluation at Syracuse University. Prior to becoming a teacher, she worked as a weather specialist in the United States Air Force. In her spare time, Monica enjoys reading, golfing, and traveling, and she volunteers for Make a Wish, American Cancer Society, and Honor Flight Syracuse.The HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America series profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. This episode was originally recorded at the 2019 Model Schools Conference. Read more: https://www.hmhco.com/blog/hmh-learning-moments-teachers-in-america-monica-fitzgerald-syracuse-ny

Many teachers talk about the isolation of teaching. But what if you really were truly isolated? Today’s guest, Garrett Jackson, is a special education teacher in Saipan, the largest of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a U.S. commonwealth about 130 miles from Guam—geographically isolated in the western Pacific. And in October 2018 the islands were hit by Typhoon Yutu, which devastated their community.Before moving to Saipan with his wife and son, Garrett taught high school history and government in Lawton, Oklahoma. He recently received his Master’s in Autism and Developmental Disabilities from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. In his spare time, Garrett enjoys playing with his son, traveling, hunting, fishing, and amateur radio. The HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America series profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. This episode was originally recorded at the 2019 Model Schools Conference.Read more: https://www.hmhco.com/blog/hmh-learning-moments-teachers-in-america-garrett-jackson-saipan-cnmi

Dr. Bill Daggett chats about the annual Model Schools Conference and how to get educators to become more future-focused to prepare students for what is ahead of them. We also get a chance to discuss the Rigor/Relevance Framework and how this approach had led hundreds of schools in successful transformations.Before founding and now serving as Chairman of the International Center for Leadership in Education, Dr. Daggett was a teacher, local administrator, and a director with the New York State Education Department. He has spent his career figuring out what works and what doesn’t when it comes to a child’s academic success. While an avid supporter of public education, he courageously challenges teachers and administrators to be more focused on our children’s future than on maintaining the schools of our youth. His insights and leadership has caused nearly every major education association in the country, hundreds of school districts, numerous political and business leaders, publishers, and others to seek out his advice and guidance.

In this episode, best-selling author and international keynote speaker Eric Sheninger, talks about building more authentic relationships through job-embedded coaching and how the 2nd edition of his book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times, can improve innovative practice and improve teaching, learning and leadership through the 7 Pillars of Digital Leadership. Sheninger also discusses the power of efficacy and how our mission as servant leaders is to prepare kids today to survive and thrive in an ever-changing digital climate. Finally, Sheninger shares information on the Model Schools Conference that will be held on June 23-26, 2019, in Washington, D.C. and why embracing new ideas and strategies can lead to better schools for kids. Twitter: E_Sheninger. Website: www.ericshenninger.com. www.modelschoolsconference.com. About Dr. Greg Goins As the Founder/Host of the Reimagine Schools Podcast, Dr. Greg Goins has emerged as one of the nation's leading voices on visionary leadership and the path to transforming our schools. He currently serves as the Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Georgetown College (KY) and previously spent 15 years as a school district superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Goins is a passionate keynote speaker and is available to speak at your next education conference or school PD day. To book Dr. Goins, please send inquiries to drgreggoins@gmail.com. Twitter: @DrGregGoins. Website: www.reimagineschools.net. Become A Supporter You can now help keep the conversation going by supporting the Reimagine Schools Podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Thanks for your support! anchor.fm/greg-goins/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support

Brian Edmister is the principal of Genesee Valley Elementary School in Genesee Valley New York. Brian was a fellow participant of the Model Schools Conference. Attended many different colleges to complete his degree. Design your own session. Standards based grading. Must create your culture before you change anything. When you create a grade, you create a label. Giving the kids a chance to be in charge of their own learning. Schools Attuned Giving teachers permission to fail at something. 1 page of all academic, 1 page of social development on report card. Levels of access can be unlocked with badges for showing digital citizenship. Robot Farm Allowing kids to demonstrate proficiency. Communication build trust. How to be a transformative principal: Build culture. Loading… Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Ready for a Modern Web Site for your school? Simple School Sites is the place to go for high quality Wordpress sites specially designed for schools. Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.  

Kyle Palmer is the principal of Lewis and Clark Elementary School in Liberty, MO. Kyle was a presenter at the Model Schools Conference in Atlanta, GA. Here are the handouts from his session: Presentation and PDF It’s about relationships, not programs. Transformed school in last year. Competition with others helps him be better. Let’s not change the world, let’s just do our best. Fostering belief in staff. Growth mindset. Katie Lawson, principal extraordinaire. Need to know the “why” behind everything. The Art and Science of Teaching Angela Rosheim - Genius hour in the library, received grant of $8,000 of $10,000 of available resources, makerspace. Focusing on being ready for the future. Project Lead the Way - STEM Solution for schools. Moving away from the sage on the stage mentality. How to be a transformative principal: Looking into yourself first, before looking at others. Loading… Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Ready for a Modern Web Site for your school? Simple School Sites is the place to go for high quality Wordpress sites specially designed for schools. Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.  

Bill Daggett is the founder and Chairman of the International Center for Leadership in Education. He has worked all over the world helping schools improve and currently hosts the model school conference which showcases the 40 top performing schools in the country. Other nations were doing some things better than us, but not everything. One thing we do much better is educating ALL students. No nation in the world that would do what public education was doing for my family. Spoke in 29 nations in 2 years. Pulled company back to focus on America. Carefully interviews people who need help, and mentor the schools to help them. 5,000 - 8,000 people at Model Schools Conference in June. Teaming is important. We have created artificial silos that don’t help students learn in real-life situations. School Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships for ALL students Schools are organized for ease of the teachers, not students. Schools are organized for the top 1/3 of the students. Want to motivate kids? Better make it relevant for them. Interdisciplinary teams. To start find two people who are willing to work together and go from there. Build your master schedule around them. Takes about 3–5 years for these initiatives to work. We need the common planning period between disciplines. Gotta pick the battles you are going to fight. That’s too revolutionary and revolutionists get killed. Breaking staff into thirds - Lunatic Fringe (let’s do every new initiative), Realists (I need some data to change first), Over My Dead Body (I’m not changing for nothing!). And it is not always broken down into even thirds. Just leave the bottom third alone. Spend your time and resources on the top third. Took 7 years working with that district for Brockton High School to start changing. Teachers need an ongoing network of people beyond their own building. Running Interference: Find ways to unlock teachers potential and remove roadblocks (state regs, parents/kids, union). Get parent advocates. Talk to the parents of students who are doing a really great job. Get that parent to run for school board. Over time, it grows. Public education has been around for a long time, you won’t change it overnight. Measure what matters. Academic Tenacity - do kids feel school is relevant? Do they feel safe? WE Surveys help find out if kids feel connected to school. Do students and teachers agree that what is being taught is relevant? Student and parent engagement are important. Content, Methodology, Academic Tenacity, Parent/Community. We are so hung up on Content, that we can’t get to next three items. High performing schools don’t begin with content, they begin with getting the kids engaged. Culture trumps strategy. Join the Transformative Community on Slack   Sign up for updates Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.  

                            In this episode, I ask Eric about what drove him to become an administrator, what he feels are the top qualities of a strong principal, and the success of New Milford High School.  He discusses how digital leadership is not an add-on and when addressing the industrial model for schools and explains his quest to break through “an efficient system for a world that no longer exists.”  Finally, he talks about his new position with the International Center for Leadership in Education, or ICLE, the host of the annual Model Schools Conference.  You can connect with Eric at ericsheninger.com or on his current Twitter profile @NMHS_Principal.   Tune in next week for my talk with Spanish teacher Matt Miller, host of the excellent resource ditchthattextbook.com.  Matt is @jmattmiller on Twitter.      

Jokes: Obedience A father of five won a large stuffed animal in a raffle. All the way home he agonized about which child should receive the toy. When he arrived, he called the kids together. "I have decided this gift should go to the most deserving," he said. "Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to mommy? Who does everything she says?" Five small voices cried in unison. "You do, Daddy!" On Our Mind: The "Reply All" button The Michigan Joint Education Conference: www.mijec.org Shawn presents at the 8:00 and 10:00 sessions. You've got to be there! From the Twitterverse: Listeners: Hey guys, Hope you are enjoying your summer. We still have another full week of school. Ran across this the other day and thought you might be interested: http://www.microsoft.com/multipoint/mouse-mischief/ It is a free product from Microsoft. Since most students learn how to use powerpoint in computer class, this would be a fun tool for student presentations. Robert PS Still not on Twitter. -- Robert Jackson Kyiv, Ukraine Model Schools Conference, Orlando HUGE thanks to Dr. John Harrison for recommending Middle School Matters to his session attenders at the Model Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida this week. We really appreciate the recommendation, though it cost us the last of our business cards. Tech Tools: Teen Chat Decoder http://www.teenchatdecoder.com/ Create Short Animations at Fuzzwich http://www.fuzzwich.com/ Free Quizzes that you can play right in your browser! Welcome to Quiz-Tree.com! Who said that learning has to be boring? Everybody learns better when they are having fun! Here at Quiz-Tree.com you will find educational games and quizzes on many subjects, including Math, Reading, Spanish, Geography, SAT, Spelling, Music and more. All activities come with animated interface, fun sounds and other cool features that make learning more enjoyable. To find an activity, start by clicking on the general subject that you are interested in. http://www.quiz-tree.com/index.html Webspotlight: Your Next Read http://www.yournextread.com/us/ Forbes Map Interactive Feature Map: Where Americans Are Moving Jon Bruner More than 10 million Americans moved from one county to another during 2008. The map below visualizes those moves. Click on any county to see comings and goings: black lines indicate net inward movement, red lines net outward movement. http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/04/migration-moving-wealthy-interactive-counties-map.html Understanding Genetics http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/ugenetics/ Are Good Teachers Always Good, No Matter Where They Go? The more we fixate on the "good teacher," the less we seem to concern ourselves with good teaching. But the story also drove home how seldom we hear about the conditions that foster good teaching. Most news stories on ed reform leave the impression that a good teacher is a good teacher is a good teacher, no matter where he teaches, no matter what challenges he faces, no matter how toxic the climate in his school is. Good teachers, it seems, are widgets to be deployed to all manner of schools, where they'll climb every mountain and ford every stream. http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/are-good-teachers-always-good-no-matter-where-they-go?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LFA+%28Public+School+Insights%3A+What+is+WORKING+in+our+Public+Schools%29 News: Middle Schools Conference Notes