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Jon Eckert is a Professor of Educational Leadership at Baylor University. He taught and coached intermediate and middle school students outside of Chicago and Nashville for 12 years. After completing his doctorate at Vanderbilt University, he was selected as a Teaching Ambassador Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education, where he worked in both the Bush and Obama administrations on teaching quality issues. Dr. Eckert has conducted research for the U.S. Department of Education, the Carnegie Foundation, the National Network of State Teachers of the Year, the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, and the Center for Teaching Quality.In this episode, we discuss Jon's newest book, “Just Teaching: Feedback, Engagement, and Well-being for Each Student,” the threats to effective education in today's digital climate and teaching strategies to address digital distraction and disengagement to bring out students' best.• • •Supported by JOMO(campus), Season 4 explores the landscape of students, smartphones and social media, asking global experts to explain the hard truths about the mental health decline among youth on campuses worldwide and inspire us with evidence-based strategies that will turn the tide. Get more JOMO at jomocast.com.Book a JOMO(campus) discovery call at jomocampus.com Check out the new JOMO Goods shop at www.jomogoods.com Music by Thomas J. Inge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jon Eckert, Ed.D., is Professor of Educational Leadership, and the Lynda and Robert Copple Endowed Chair in Christian School Leadership. Dr. Eckert came to Baylor in 2019 with over two decades of experience in education. He taught and coached intermediate and middle school students outside of Chicago and Nashville for 12 years. After completing his doctorate at Vanderbilt University in 2008, he was selected as a Teaching Ambassador Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education, where he worked in both the Bush and Obama administrations on teaching quality issues. For the past 10 years, he has prepared teachers at Wheaton College.
Interview Notes, Resources, & LinksGet the book, Leading Together: Teachers and Administrators Improving Student OutcomesAbout Dr. Jonathan EckertDr. Jonathan Eckert is associate professor of education at Wheaton, and previously served as a Teaching Ambassador Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education under the Bush and Obama administrations. He works in teacher education at Wheaton, and with schools across the country to improve policies and teaching practice through the Center for Teaching Quality. He's the author of two books.
The character, face, and expression of bullying have changed. Join us as we discuss the new realities every educator needs to know. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @melodyarabo @bamradionetwork Melody Arabo is a third grade teacher at Keith Elementary in the Walled Lake School District, as well as the 2015 Michigan Teacher of the Year and now a Teaching Ambassador Fellow with the U.S. Department of Education
In this segment we talk about how teachers are moving from isolation to connection, sharing and collaboration. Listen in as we discuss what this means for the future of education. Follow: @lioujames @saraesuiter @snbeach @dcambrid @edconnectr @bamradionetwork #ce14, #CENZ14, #echatNZ, #cenor14 Sara Trettin is a Presidential Management Fellow leading digital engagement for the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education. Prior to ED, Sara worked as an information literacy librarian and teacher, and served as the 2010-2011 Library of Congress Teacher-in-Residence. James Liou is a history teacher and district leader from the Boston Public Schools, and is currently a Teaching Ambassador Fellow with the U.S. Department of Education.
Jon Eckert earned a doctorate in educational leadership, policy and organizations from Vanderbilt University. He has served as a middle school science teacher and was selected as a Teaching Ambassador Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education where he worked in both the Bush and Obama administrations on teacher quality issues. Currently, Jon is a professor of education at Wheaton College where he serves as the faculty coordinator of the elementary education program. Jon’s desire is to see passionate, effective teachers in every classroom. He still returns to local public school classrooms to maintain contact with the realities of teaching. In addition to his professional interests, Jon enjoys playing basketball, trying to keep up with his three children, and spending as much time as possible with his wife.
This panel will highlight the importance of investing in the academic, social and emotional development of African American men and boys beginning at birth; including integrated student support services; high quality college and career ready coursework and out-of-school programs and services designed to ensure academic success as well as developmentally appropriate social and emotional growth. Donna-Marie Winn, Scientist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina David Johns, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans David Rice, Chair, Department of Psychology, Morehouse College Joiselle Cunningham, Teaching Ambassador Fellow, U.S. Department of Education Odessius Fitts, Senior, Booker T. Washington High School Moderator Jeff Johnson, Communications & Strategic Specialist