Podcasts about national distinguished principal

The budget came out and the voucher discussion has officially started. We've got experts! (Thankfully) We chat education with the Head of Public Affairs of the SD Education Association, Sandra Waltman plus the former head of the NAESP / Jake's camp counselor Samantha Waldner. (2023 National Distinguished Principal!) Austin Hot Goss is back to chat leadership, budget, thanks for the hate ratings, and the greatest show in Pierre outside of the Pierre Players, the upcoming Dakota Town Hall Live show @JakeSchoenbeck @AustinGossSD @DakotaTownHall @SandraMWaltman @Swalder7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textCheryl Wells Collins is an experienced educator and leader with over 40 years of service in under-resourced communities. She began her teaching career under Marva Collins at Westside Preparatory School, eventually moving into administrative roles. Cheryl has been recognized as the ELCA Principal of the Year and a National Distinguished Principal. As the CEO of a non-profit, she leads programs that provide quality, affordable education to Chicago's most vulnerable children. Cheryl is passionate about leadership development, believing that the best leaders emerge from within by focusing on personal growth first.She lives in Oak Park with her husband of 37 years, Eric, and is the proud mother of two successful adult children. Cheryl also offers coaching services for those dedicated to becoming impactful leaders from the inside out.Mentorship is key for leadership, offering guidance and support.Overcoming fear is crucial for growth and innovation.Fear is learned; failure builds resilience.Leadership means learning from mistakes and collaboration.True leadership empowers others and drives progress.Connect with Cheryl:Email: cherylwcollinscoaching@gmail.comCheryl's Thrive Tribe NewsEmpowered Educator Skool CommunityCalling All Educators! I started a community that will have resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant. You can find it here: www.skool.com/empowered-educator-007. www.skool.com/empowered-educator-007.Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance SuccessLet me help you determine the next steps in your career!Grab a complimentary POWER SessionWith Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.email: melinda@empowereducator.comWebsite: www.empowereducator.com

Send us a textCheryl Wells Collins is an experienced educator and leader with over 40 years of service in under-resourced communities. She began her teaching career under Marva Collins at Westside Preparatory School, eventually moving into administrative roles. Cheryl has been recognized as the ELCA Principal of the Year and a National Distinguished Principal. As the CEO of a non-profit, she leads programs that provide quality, affordable education to Chicago's most vulnerable children. Cheryl is passionate about leadership development, believing that the best leaders emerge from within by focusing on personal growth first.She lives in Oak Park with her husband of 37 years, Eric, and is the proud mother of two successful adult children. Cheryl also offers coaching services for those dedicated to becoming impactful leaders from the inside out.Highlights:Cheryl's journey from educator to coach and consultant.The significance of transformation in personal and professional growth.How to embrace new opportunities to develop leadership skills.Cheryl's upcoming book on leadership from a Black woman's perspective.The evolving nature of purpose and passion over time.Connect with Cheryl:Email: cherylwcollinscoaching@gmail.comCheryl's Thrive Tribe NewsEmpowered Educator Skool CommunityCalling All Educators! I started a community that will have resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant. You can find it here: www.skool.com/empowered-educator-007. www.skool.com/empowered-educator-007.Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance SuccessLet me help you determine the next steps in your career!Grab a complimentary POWER SessionWith Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.email: melinda@empowereducator.comWebsite: www.empowereducator.com

This week we talk about “teachable moments” when teachers stop the usual lessons to talk about things happening in the world that matter to students. The conversation shows how important these moments are for making students feel like they're part of their community and the bigger world. But it also looks at the tough parts, like figuring out what's okay to talk about in class and how to deal with wrong information on social media. Follow on Twitter: @TheThinkingProj @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Rachel Pickett strives to work with teachers, colleagues, students and herself to build classrooms where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is relevant to the lives all of us lead, and where students develop ways of thinking that support them in leading thoughtful, creative, contributing lives. Finding authentic and innovative ways to bring Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) to young people has been a living turnaround in Rachel's life since 2004. It ignited her passion for becoming a teacher and co-founding The Thinking Project. Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

Most people intuitively understand kindness, but defining what it means, how it impacts those around us, and how to practice it can be truly revealing. We're joined by Houston Kraft, co-founder of CharacterStrong, and Nikki Sparks, lead of the American Student Council Association (ASCA), to discuss the ways principals, staff, and students specifically can lead with empathy to create a kinder school and community. Houston Kraft is co-founder of CharacterStrong, an organization providing curriculum and training to help teach leadership, character, and social-emotional skills, and author of Deep Kindness, and Be Kind. Nikki Sparks is assistant executive director of executive services and recognition programs at NAESP, administering programs such as ASCA, the President's Education Awards, and the National Distinguished Principal® program. Donna McGuire is assistant principal at The Park Terrace School in New York City, a 2023 NAESP National Outstanding Assistant Principal, and moderates the NAESP Assistant Principal Community of Practice.

This file is to help us prep for the podcast. If you have something you would like to share in addition to what you filled out on the form: Topic? Being the Lead Learner, discuss the Linking Leaders Podcast, and I am totally open to your ideas!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MCoWkeRW-qEYa2so4uWjyCHJRm_VADQTDK-9wcUtkQY/edit?usp=drive_linkLinking Leaders Podcast - subscribe and listen in your podcast player of choice.Small little seeds of ideas Administrator hacks - How they interactBuilding pathways for administrator prep and their early days.Content and process of what we provide.Connector for administratorsMentoring aspiring administratorsWhat administrators need are connections with others. Opportunity and process to come together.Creating the time to step aside and having people think through a problem of practiceLower the temperature - make them feel less stressed. “It mattered that we met because…”Every time I'm in front of a group of leaders, I'm able to model something that they can learn too. Center for Leadership and Innovation - Planning summits, step aside, go deep. Rather than frequent check-ins do half day summitsPlay-based learning2nd year around - how do you take on everything but not getting in over your head? Marking where we have had some impact in our state. How to prioritize what you should change. Pulse surveys. Is this valuable to our leaders on a broader scale?Networking and building connections. How to be a transformative principal? Push your chair back and just listen. About Dr. Alicia BowmanDr. Alicia Bowman currently works for the Connecticut Association of Schools, as Associate Executive Director and Director of the Center for Leadership and Innovation. Prior to joining CAS, she spent twenty years serving the Farmington Public Schools at the school and district levels. Alicia was Connecticut's Elementary Principal of the Year and National Distinguished Principal in 2015. She was featured in a chapter of Lee Teitel's book School-Based Instructional Rounds, and in NAESP's Principal Magazine for her work in using collaborative classroom observations and analysis to drive school and district improvement. Alicia is an active adjunct faculty member of UCAPP.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 19th       Publish Date: December 18th   Henssler :15  From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Tuesday, December 19th, and Happy heavenly Birthday to Mr. Tiger Al Kaline. ***12.19.23 – BIRTHDAY – AL KALINE*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Canton Man Sentenced to 15 Years For Armed Robbery Giuliani Ordered to Pay Georgia Election Workers $148 Million Canton Martial Arts Instructor Charged With Hitting Child in the Face Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss raw milk. We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Commercial: CU of GA STORY 1: Canton Man Sentenced to 15 Years For Armed Robbery Brayden Nicholas Kirby, a Canton man, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following a negotiated guilty plea related to an armed robbery at a RaceTrac gas station in 2021. In the incident, Kirby, wearing a Halloween mask, pointed a handgun at two women pumping gas, demanding their phones and vehicle keys. After unsuccessful attempts to steal a truck, he took a backpack and fled on a bicycle. Kirby was apprehended with the victims' possessions and a loaded firearm. Sentenced to 25 years with 15 in confinement, Kirby admitted guilt to 12 counts, including armed robbery, aggravated assault, and firearm possession. STORY 2: Giuliani Ordered to Pay Georgia Election Workers $148 Million A Washington, D.C., jury has ordered former Trump campaign lawyer Rudolph Giuliani to pay $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, for defamation. Giuliani falsely accused them of manipulating ballots in the 2020 election, leading to violent threats against them. Earlier, a judge found Giuliani liable for defamation in a conspiracy with Donald Trump, the Trump campaign, OAN, and an OAN personality. The jury's sole task was to determine damages, and the awarded amount is $148 million. Giuliani did not testify, and the case is part of broader legal actions related to election subversion efforts. STORY 3: Canton Martial Arts Instructor Charged With Hitting Child in the Face A Canton martial arts instructor, Derrick Lamont Clark, has been arrested and charged with first-degree cruelty to children and battery after allegedly hitting a child with autism in the face at Cherokee Charter Academy on November 15. Clark, who teaches at Canton Warriors BJJ Academy, was released on a $7,500 bond and is no longer permitted on the academy's campus. Cherokee Charter Academy emphasized its commitment to student safety and stated that individuals violating standards are swiftly addressed. The academy offers training for both kids and adults. The Canton Warriors BJJ Academy did not provide a comment in response to the incident. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.  Back in a moment  Break: DRAKE – ESOG STORY 4: New Principal Named for Freedom Middle School Cherokee County School Board has appointed Chad Flatt as the new principal of Freedom Middle School, effective January. Flatt, currently an assistant principal at Woodstock Middle School, will succeed Whitney Nolan, who is stepping down at the semester break as she approaches retirement. Flatt, a 23-year educator, was honored as a National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals earlier this year. He joined Cherokee County School District at the beginning of this school year and was named the Georgia winner for the national honor in May for his success as principal of Pickens Junior High School. STORY 5: Cherokee County Leaders Asking For Input on Highway 20 Overlay Zoning District Cherokee County is seeking resident input for an overlay zoning district along Highway 20, from Canton to Forsyth County, as part of the Georgia Department of Transportation's Highway 20 Corridor Widening Project. The Planning and Zoning Department will launch a visual preference survey from January 2 to February 16, allowing residents to influence the design vision for the corridor. The overlay will not modify existing zoning districts but establish a unique design standard. In-person public input meetings are scheduled for January 18 and February 7 at Victory Hall of the L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens Recreation Center, with an online survey link provided on the county website. Commercial: HELLER LAW – INGLES 4 STORY 6: INGLES - LEAH And now here is Bruce Jenkins' conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on raw milk. 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Although policies made at the local, state, and federal level can profoundly impact schools, it doesn't have to be a one-way street. School leaders are perfectly positioned to both know what educators need, and to effectively communicate with policy-makers. We sat down with two principals to discuss how they stay engaged with lawmakers, and what steps school leaders can take to embrace the role of principal advocate. Joshua Gill is principal of Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Elementary School in Bethel, Alaska, and a 2023 National Distinguished Principal. Samantha Walder is principal of Tea Area Legacy Elementary School in Tea, South Dakota, and a 2023 National Distinguished Principal. David Griffith is associate executive director of policy and advocacy at NAESP.

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Rachael and Jeff discuss their recent work and draw connections to Jeff's interview. Jeff shares his conversation with Jean Hendrickson, a champion for arts integration in her community and around the world. They discuss the opportunities and challenge of scaling and the bravery needed to achieve it. Rachael and Jeff share their hopes and frustrations with adoption of permission practices in education reform. In this episode you'll learn: About a model of whole school arts integration and how it emerged; How the story of a champion of arts integration influenced the adoption of a practice; and  Why the arts should remain at the center of all we do as educators, leaders, and advocates. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  Sorgente research project Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma A+ Essentials framework S3 Ep14: Grasping The Aerosol Of Creativity With Michael Anderson Preparing Educators for Arts Integration: Placing Creativity at the Center of Learning book The A+ Schools Program: School, Community, Teacher, and Student Effects. (Report #6 in a series of seven Policy Reports Summarizing the Four-Year Pilot of A+ Schools in North Carolina) About Jean Hendrickson Director emeritus of Oklahoma A+ Schools at the University of Central Oklahoma, Jean is a speaker and writer who consults with those that share her belief that all children are entitled to a rich, full, educational experience that equips them to take their rightful place in the world. She works with groups such as the National A+ Schools Consortium (www.nationalaplusschools.org), the Americans for the Arts, Crystal Bridges, and other like-minded organizations working to put the arts in their rightful place in schools and communities. Executive director for OKA+ Schools from 2003-2014, Jean directed development across the state and fostered national and international partnerships. OKA+ Schools' model has been cited in such works as Sir Ken Robinson's books, Creative Schools and The Element, the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities' landmark report Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America's Future through Creative Schools, the latter of which launched the nationwide Turnaround Arts initiative for which she served as a member of the team that trained the schools' cadres for the first two years. Jean authored a chapter in the book Preparing Educators for Arts Integration, a project of the Arts Education Partnership's Higher Ed Task Force, and has contributed numerous articles and other works to such as Education Week, Americans for the Arts, and other educational organizations. Described by Sir Ken as “one of the most impressive people I know in education,” Jean was a principal in Oklahoma City for seventeen years and named National Distinguished Principal in 2001 as well as receiving many other recognitions throughout her career. Jean received her Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, and the “Outstanding Future Teacher” award from Oklahoma City University. She received her master's, also summa, from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has served on numerous boards, as a founding member of Creative Oklahoma, a trustee for the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, Visionary Oklahoma Women and founding member of Harding Fine Arts Academy in Oklahoma City. She and her husband reside in Oklahoma City. This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

Sherry is currently a High School Principal in Delaware and also a past recipient of the National Distinguished Principal award for both NAESP and NASSP. Book Adam for your next event! mradamwelcome.com/speaking Adam's Books: Kids Deserve It - amzn.to/3JzaoZv Run Like a Pirate - amzn.to/3KH9fjT Teachers Deserve It - amzn.to/3jzATDg Empower Our Girls - amzn.to/3JyR4vm Social Media: @mradawelcome

As we close this school year, most of us now see the pandemic in the rearview mirror.  How did the pandemic change education?  What evolved? What stuck? what faded?  What Worked? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares  @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

We know education is evolving, and professional development is necessary. So how can we make PD more relevant, practical, and useful? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Department of Education, technology companies and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

Teaching, learning, and society have changed significantly over the last 20-40 years. In this discussion, we look at how we adapted to these changes and how we they altered our profession and practices. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

We've been conditioned to believe that if we wait long enough, any new trend in education will eventually pass. But What if ChatGPT and Generative Artificial Intelligence are here to stay? Follow on Twitter: @shiftparadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

The term ‘woke' is a label increasingly used to describe educators and education policies, but what does it really mean? Who created the term? How did this slang become a label used to disparage educators and education? Does it matter, and if so, why? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

In this discussion, we look back at how we've responded to innovations in education to get some perspective on what we can likely expect about the road ahead for ChatGPT. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

How can we best determine that students are authentically grasping the lessons we're teaching? How can we best confirm that learning objectives are met? This week we discuss the best measures of actual learning and the shifts required to embrace them. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of co-teaching special needs students and what works when collaborating with special needs teachers. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success

Teachers, students, and parents often need and want different things from a school principal. In this episode, we summarize the edchat discussion where participants shared what they believe are the qualities of a great principal. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

EdChat started out as a safe and supportive platform to connect teachers and school leaders and exchange ideas. Online educator chats have evolved and so has #edchat. Today we look back, then forward, and say goodbye to one of our most valued hosts. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

So many of us have connected on Twitter and used the tool for collaboration, support, and professional development. The platform opened myriad new possibilities for us, but now that Twitter's future is uncertain, many are wondering what we'll do if Twitter goes away. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

In this episode I chat with National Distinguished Principal of Urbana Elementary School, Tracy Hilliard, who shares her wisdom for creating and empowering teacher leaders. Tracy talks about the importance of leaders focusing on “grow you” not “got you” when conducting instructional walkthroughs and shares strategies for helping teachers find their voice.

In this episode I chat with Krissy Jennette, the National Distinguished Principal of Blades Elementary located in Seaford, Delaware. Krissy shares her secrets for creating a culture of inclusion that turned around her school from low performing to becoming an ESEA National Distinguished School.

This week we discussed the growing constellation of issues that have legal implications for educators.  The ground beneath our feet is shifting, and there are many new state laws across the nation that teachers need to know. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

In this episode, we recap a recent #edchat discussion on the many ways social media has changed education for the better along with some of the challenges it has introduced along the way. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

In this episode I chat with Carol Leveillee, National Distinguished Principal of Frederick Douglass Elementary School located in Seaford, Delaware. Carol shares the strategies she used to turnaround her school from being one of the lowest performing in the state on the brink of state takeover to being recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School, National Distinguished ESEA School and a school of Continued Excellence. This is a must-listen episode for all school leaders.

As many of us return to school this year, we will encounter a new and growing resistance to social-emotional learning. In this episode, we discuss what increasing numbers of non-educators misunderstand about SEL, how it's impacting student learning, and what every educator needs to know about this emerging trend. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

In this episode, we take a fresh look at student teachers.  What has changed over the years, what has not and what works in the current educational climate? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

In this episode, we talk about the three types of parent-teacher conferences and strategies to confidently and comfortably communicate with parents that lead to a positive and productive experience. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledare @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

Many of us look forward to the summer education conferences, learning new strategies, discovering new tools, and meeting with old colleagues. In this episode, we talk about making the most of conferences and bringing those insights back to our schools. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

It's grading season and we took a dive into the rationale for including or excluding formative assessments in our students' grades. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

School leaders have spent the year working to provide the support teachers need to navigate another demanding school year. In this episode, we explore why many teachers still feel insufficiently supported and what we need in the moment. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledare @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Dana Cole teaches language arts at a high school in northwest Georgia, just across the state line from Chattanooga, Tennessee. On evenings, weekends, and holidays, she divides her time between her family, the theater, the library, and the internet. Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

It's Teacher Appreciation Week the first of May so I wanted to honor my favorite teacher. She's my 2nd teacher, who to me was Miss Coy, and is now Dr. Lynn Coy-Ogan.  It's true that the most formative years in a child's life are 0-6 and to have met her during this impressionable time was transformative for me. She was warm, kind, funny, encouraging, and treated us like autonomous human beings with opinions and ideas and has gone on to make an impact in her community and as a mother in numerous ways over the years. 

Layne Parmenter has worked as a river guide for 50 years. He recently retired as a teacher and principal after 38 years in the Wyoming school system. In 2014 he received the National Distinguished Principal award. Since 2014 he has served on the Harvard Principal Training Center Advisory Board associated with Harvard's Graduate School of Education. He has been a river guide on the Main Salmon River in Idaho and in the Grand Canyon. He is a wealth of knowledge and laughter.  Enjoy Layne.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradioShow notes:Frances Wisner book:  My Mountains Where the River Still Runs Downhill.  A great place to find more information on Frances and her life along the Main Salmon River  http://www.ronwatters.com/stories4.htmThe Emerald Mile:  The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon   Author Kevin FedarkoGeorgie Clark Autobiography:  Thirty Years of River Running. More information on Georgie Clark:https://www.adventure-journal.com/2021/06/the-life-and-mystery-of-grand-canyon-pioneer-georgie-white/Shoutout to Stokes Strategies for the use of your podcast studio.Thanks Sophia Clark for the artwork!Follow me on Instagram:  Rivergirl Radio

What happens to teachers and students when our commitment to teaching facts and higher-order thinking becomes unpopular and even unnecessary to succeed in our world? Follow on Twitter: @shiftparadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

Virtually everyone is talking about Ukraine which makes it a bit curious that we're even asking whether we should talk about the Russian – Soviet conflict in our classroom. This week we posed the question on #Edchat. Follow on Twitter: @shiftparadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

As the list of new laws rains down on our classrooms, we pause to look at a campaign to put video cameras in the classroom that's gaining momentum. Is there any good rationale for this? Are there any benefits to students and teachers? Are these policies about improving education? Follow on Twitter: @shiftparadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

In this episode, we explore our teaching philosophies, our favorite teaching strategies, and how we know when they are effective. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

Show Notes, Episode 13: What Makes a Great APToday I'm joined by Brenda Byrd, an Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership (and a former South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year and a National Distinguished Principal). Brenda works for Greenville County School District in Greenville South Carolina. Brenda is here with us to talk about what makes an AP great. Notable QuotesBrenda Byrd“Gone are the days where you are mandating new initiatives across the board. It needs to be few and far between when we take that approach. We really need to start looking for those teacher leaders, those early adopters, who may be interested in doing work like that, and let them help you work out the kinks and look for those success opportunities.” “You do have to have effective practices with operational and management to be able to transition more into that instructional leadership.” “I think time management is one of the most important skill sets that effective leaders need to have, and that is so true for assistant principals” “You really have to manage your time well because if you don't, then you are just in response mode all the time, you are just being reactive. You have to plan proactively to schedule your responsibilities. Start by scheduling the most important tasks because if you don't, if those are left as an afterthought, like classroom observations, they're not going to happen consistently” “Good intentions are just the beginning… you've gotta have develop systems to plan and execute your responsibilities” “A good portion of our job as administrators is responding to whatever the immediate needs are and we have to realize that those aren't interruptions, that's part of our job… and we have to be able to adapt and respond to those needs when appropriate.” “We need school leaders who model their own desire for professional learning” “Children who are willing to invest in them. Adults need people who genuinely care about them and who take the time to develop relationships.” “I was a principal at a large school, and I wanted to be sure that at some point during the year that at some point during the year that all of my staff members got a handwritten note. They didn't know it, but I kept a little checklist of that just so I could keep up with that and make sure that I had shared some love and appreciation with each person through a handwritten note.” “Assistant principals need to ask for what they need” “You cannot underestimate the power of the relationship… if we don't have relationships with students and the adults we serve, we can't do the work” Frederick“When we think about our pipelines and our gap between assistant principals and principals, it's that managing change and instructional leadership are two of the biggest pieces” “One of the things I see from assistant principals is that they are so eager to help everybody, that they overcommit and then they can't follow through” “Lots of people have good ideas. But who is willing to do the work?” “Positivity is “it's going great” when it's not, optimism is “We're going to get through this”” “the message to all assistant principals out there is: you're interviewing everyday.” “The best people in our business are still working on their craft and still trying to get better and they are taking risks to get better… every AP and principal out there should be willing to take some risks to continue to grow and improve their craft” Links:My email: frederick@frederickbuskey.com The Assistant Principal Podcast website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/appodcast.html Sign up for the daily leadership email: https://mailchi.mp/c15c68e6df32/specialedition Website: www.frederickbuskey.comBlog: www.frederickbuskey.com/blog (reposts of the daily email) 

Relentlessly, committed, collegial, and compliant, many of us are increasingly feeling like pawns caught between the whims of parents, principals, and politicians. Now there are signs that some teachers are ready to speak up and push back, courageously voicing thoughts that were rarely discussed openly. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success.

Daniel is such an awesome educator with experience that has taken him all around the world. He's also the National Distinguished Principal, International Edition for NAESP and is currently working in France at the American School of Paris. We have such a great conversation that I know you'll enjoy! Be sure to connect with Daniel on Twitter - @DanKerr1 And also follow his blog where he's been writing for many years! http://www.mondaymusings.org/

Dr. Clint Mitchell is the National Distinguished Principal for NAESP and the state of Virginia for 2021 and doing such amazing work at his school. Originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, Clint has been recognized for many years as a school leader and we have such a fun conversation about books, interview questions, mentors and so much more. Be sure to follow Clint on Twitter - @mitchemm13 And also check out Clint's favorite charity that's working super hard to end child hunger. https://www.nokidhungry.org/ Thanks for listening!

John Cannon is the principal of Park Elementary, a pre-K through second-grade school, for the last nine years. This year he is the National Distinguished Principal for Kansas by NAESP and the State Elementary Principal of the Year for KAP. Over the course of his tenure, Park has transformed into a trauma-responsive school that centers on whole-child approaches and 21st Century learning. The school is also a Gemini II Redesign building where Cannon led Park through a comprehensive redesign process. As a result of this work, the school has observed an improved learning climate and a revitalized sense of purpose and joy in teaching. John is a trauma-informed trainer, presenter, and resiliency coach, having trained numerous school districts and thousands of educators across the state. He is obtaining an Ed.D. from Southwestern College and has a master's and a bachelor's degree from Emporia State University. John is married to Anna Kepka Cannon, a middle school counselor and they have four children, Ruby, Jack, Pearl, and Max. He enjoys golf, reading, and cooking and is a Navy veteran. Show Highlights Mindsets of a Trauma-Informed School Restorative Practices Cycle of Hostility First Responders to Trauma Public Shaming of Students Teacher Triggers Co-Regulation vs. De-Regulation Secondary Trauma-Informed Contact Info: Twitter 1: @lyonsparkprin Email: jcannon@usd405.com Additional Resources: https://jimsporlederconsulting.com/

Craig Martin is an award-winning teacher and principal, and frequent speaker on leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion, social-emotional learning, culturally responsive pedagogy & practice, and culturally responsive teaching. He serves as the Executive Director of Bridge Boston Charter School in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood. Craig was named the 2018 National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals and 2018 Elementary Principal of the Year by the Massachusetts School Administrators Association. In 2009, Boston Public Schools awarded Craig the Educator of the Year award. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Dillard University in his native New Orleans, Louisiana, and his Master of Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Key Takeaways: It's important to live in your cause Create bold spaces so people can be their authentic selves Identities matter Adults often need the same things our students do to create a positive working environment Highlight the common connection around educating children that you share with your teachers Make sure the connections between the why of your staff and leaders is very clear Having tough conversations is about vantage point and the history that everybody brings with them to the situation People need to be developed so that they can move beyond their current status, location, and situation Be aware that dissent often comes from a feeling of vulnerability around a person's proficiency in a certain skill Tolerance says I'm aware of your existence and keeps you in the same ecosystem. Acceptance says I may not agree with everything but you are, but I accept you for your whole self, your added value, and I am curious to learn. Get in Touch: @CraigCMartin12 https://linktr.ee/craigcmartin "Just type Craig C Martin and Boston into Google and I'll show up" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rhonda Rhodes is a National Distinguished Principal with Greenville County Schools in South Carolina. An experienced principal, she is in her first year at the Rudolph Gordon School in Simpsonville. RGS is a K-8 STEAM focused school. Dr. Rhodes works with four assistant principals, who are all relatively new to administration.  What are you celebrating: “As much as conflict and static is going on in our outside world I find peace just walking into classrooms and seeing teaching and hearing going on in just a normal environment.” How does the AP navigate sharing opinions but not being pushy: “Getting to know each other as individuals has been really important… I gathered insight [from teachers] and then we [admin] began having conversations. I cautioned them that each year is a new year.” “We did instructional look-fors and walkthroughs as a team.” “We assembled all that data (from asking teachers] compiled those and then created our priorities as an administrative team.” “I needed to understand their goals… an important part of the principalship is to build leaders” “We don't want to be the Assistant principal for busses, or the kindergarten first grade, or 7th-8th grade assistant principal… we are one school and the reality is…  when they take their next step, they are going to be the principal of a school, not a grade level or a task.” Advice for APs who want to grow their instructional leadership: “In our team meetings we have an operational side and an instructional side, and we begin with the instructional side... We can fulfill tasks, but we need to talk about the bigger things – instruction and teaching and learning for our students.” How APs can ask for opportunities to work on instructional leadership: “You say, ‘what are your expectations for me?' and then you share, ‘hey my career goals are this, how can you help me get there? What can I do to grow professionally? It benefits the school but also will gives me the experience to grow to the next level.” Tips for AP mistakes to not make: “Don't put tasks over people and don't put tasks over goals.” and “We always need to move forward. If we are taking a road trip, do we use our rearview mirror or do we use our windshield? …Anyone can get bogged down in how we did things here... Every school year, whether it is a new principal or not, brings new and unique challenges.” What are the signs that a new AP could be a great principal? “Being able to recognize good teaching and strategies. Knowing data - how does it match the teaching strategies that we see taking place, but also, I see those people with great communication skills, being able to relate to people, getting to know people and solve problems with people, not forthem. When you can bring them alongside you instead of to or for someone, we are growing people… being visible working with teachers and families and having that two-way communication.” Masks: “Modeling and leading by example. Being transparent. Not getting involved in the political side, just understanding the policies and procedures… Being mindful of what we can control… You have to know that policy, its not optional… show compassion for everyone.” “I used to be pretty fast in my decision making… but I have seen it is better to bring people alongside you because we aren't going to cram anything down anybody's throats. You have to be slow, intentional, and purposeful with all your decisions. One person doesn't have to be “the” leader… how fun is it to create solutions and opportunities… as a team” “Hold onto your why, this storm shall pass. Have your battle buddies with you.” FB“What a great question for an assistant principal to ask: ‘I want to grow, how can I grow in ways that will support you?'”  “We can make a quick decision but then we will struggle with implementation because others weren't a part of that [decision], but if we take time on a shared decision, that actually speeds things up.”

Amy Denney is the National Distinguished Principal for Iowa this year and is doing such amazing work at her school. From IB Primary Years Program, favorite picture books to read, and just awesome leadership advice - Amy and I have an amazing conversation and I know you're going to enjoy!

Let's discover how to find the courage and innovation to fully jump back into moving forward with the opportunities and experiences that we know are so powerful for our students, even when so much around us feels stalled or precarious. Molly chats with South Carolina's 2019 National Distinguished Principal of the Year and Leader in Me School leader, Rhonda Rhodes. To listen or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, hover your cursor over the podcast box above and click on the “share” icon in the bottom right corner. Resources:What could leadership roles look like during virtual learning? Check out Extending Leadership Roles.Virtual morning meetings can be just as effective as their in-person counterparts.If you're looking for ideas on what could happen during your morning meeting time watch My Morning Meeting Structure.There is no limit to How Many Leadership Roles!Featured Resource: Build on leadership in your classroom, in-person or virtual, with our Leadership Classroom Best-Practice “Look-Fors.” 

Dr. Rachael George From fighting wildland fires with the U.S. Forest Service to putting out fires in the classroom, education was the last place that Rachael thought she'd end up. It wasn't until a hard conversation with a base manager in Grangeville, Idaho did Rachael realize she needed to put her chainsaw down and make a bigger impact on the world. Rachael is a member of the ASCD Emerging Leaders Class of 2015 and currently serves as the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District. Over the past seven years, Sandy Grade School has moved from being one of the lowest ranked elementary schools in the state of Oregon to performing in the top 20% of elementary schools. Sandy Grade School has been recognized by the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) as a Model School for closing the achievement gap. Prior to serving as an elementary principal, she was a middle school principal of an “outstanding” and two-time “Level 5: Model School” as recognized by the State of Oregon. Rachael serves as the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators President Elect, is the NAESP State Representative for Oregon, and is an NAESP Fellow. Rachael just released her first book PrincipalED: Navigating the Leadership Learning Curve with two friends and has two other books in the works. She specializes in curriculum development, instructional improvement as well as working with at-risk students and closing the achievement gap. Connect with Rachael on Twitter @DrRachaelGeorge. Dr. Kate Barker When someone asks Kate Barker how many children she has, she replies, “Five hundred thirty-seven, plus two.” As well as having two children of her own, Kate is currently the principal of Cherry Park Elementary in Portland, Oregon. She has been an educator for the past thirty years, all in the David Douglas School District, which is located in an urban setting. Kate has spent her career dedicated to supporting and learning from her community. She has been a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher and a district office language arts and federal grants leader. In the past seventeen years, she has lovingly served as a principal at three different buildings. In her current building, she works with a diverse and vibrant community of preschool through fifth-grade students. Seventy-five percent of the families experience poverty, and twenty-eight different languages are spoken. Many of her students, whose basic needs are not met, are steeped in trauma. And yet, Cherry Park Elementary students consistently outperform state averages. She holds a master's in special education and is a champion for building a culture that includes all students and families. She believes that everything starts with a genuine relationship. Connect with Kate on Twitter @Kate_S_Barker Dr. Kourtney Ferrua Kourtney Ferrua currently serves as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the McMinnville School District. Prior to working at the district office, she served as the principal at Wascher Elementary School for six years. In 2019 Kourtney was awarded Oregon Elementary Principal of the Year and as a National Distinguished Principal. While at Wascher Elementary, they were recognized as a Model School for rapidly improving student outcomes in 2018 by the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Before entering into administration, Kourtney was a kindergarten and third grade teacher as well as an instructional coach. Connect with Kourtney on Twitter @kourtneyferrua Book: PrincipalED: Navigating the Leadership Learning Curve Website: www.principaled.org

Travis Niemeyer is the National Distinguished Principal for Montana in 2020 and an educational leader that I strive to be like. He's a father, husband and such a humble leader and amazing human being. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

As soon as I walked on Stacie Kunihisa's campus I knew something different was happening. Two student ambassadors guided me on a tour of classrooms and project spaces, and spoke to me at length about how campus culture had changed as a result of a “movement” called Choose Love. Both felt that kids were related to each other in ways not seen before. Kanoelani Elementary is a carnival of interesting ideas and concepts in motion. I saw a full hydroponics garden next to one building, and heard about a series of “academy pathways” based on student inputs. Everywhere my ambassadors took me people seemed to be moving with great intent. Learning…is clearly front and center at this school. At the helm is a self-described “dreamer,” Principal Stacie Kunihisa, who grew up and went to school just down the road. In 2019 Stacie and Kanoelani Elementary hosted a Jessie Lewis Choose Love Movement conference on campus. Its 400 seats sold out in less than two weeks. Clearly there is a growing thirst for SEL training and ideas about how to grow more compassionate public, private and charter school cultures in Hawaiʻi. So what Stacie has to say about her journey, with her faculty, staff, students and parents, is important. She is a leader we can learn from. From Kanoelani's website we learn the school is an “innovative community of leaders, risk takers and warm-hearted citizens who empower the best in each other. We the community of Kanoelani, strive to: Foster the growth of developing the whole child: Collaborate to set and achieve goals: Provide a dynamic environment to maximize students' potential: Promote empathy and respect towards others.” Stacie was recently named 2019 Hawaiʻi National Distinguished Principal. She also received the $25,000 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award, which annually recognizes outstanding public school principals in Hawaiʻi for their efforts to provide high-quality learning opportunities for their students. To learn more about Stacie's work, and what school could be, read her blog. Merry Christmas, podcast fans!  The post 20. Kanoelani Elementary Chooses Love appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .