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Educational RelevanceDr.Eric Gallien: Resilience and LeadershipThis week on Educational Relevance, we’re joined by Dr. Eric Gallien, a seasoned educational leader who opens up about navigating both personal and professional challenges in the world of education.From community resistance to personal loss, hear how resilience, reflection, and relentless focus helped them lead with impact.If you’re a school leader, educator, or aspiring administrator—this one’s for you. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.#EducationMatters #LeadershipPodcast #ResilientLeadership #SchoolLeaders #EducationalRelevanceFor more information about the the topics discussed...2025-06-0434 minEducational RelevanceElizabeth Steege: Building a Lasting Classroom CultureJoin us on Educational Relevance as we welcome Elizabeth Steege—a dynamic music educator with over 30 years of experience in the Racine Unified School District. Hosts Bryan Wright and Mark McBeth sit down with Elizabeth to explore how she built a lasting classroom culture, led with heart, and used the power of music to impact generations of students. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with a true educational changemaker!For more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: mark@educationalrelevance.org2025-05-2628 minEducational RelevanceCoach Mike DresslerCoach Michael P. Dressler, inducted into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2006, has built a remarkable career grounded in a set of five non-negotiable life rules:Be on Time. Pay Attention. Do Your Best. Do What is Right. Don’t Lie.More than slogans, these values became the foundation for how he led his teams, taught his students, and influenced generations of young people across Wisconsin. From Pulaski High School to Fond du Lac and beyond, Coach Dressler’s legacy is one of integrity, consistency, and transformational leadership.Join Bryan Wright and...2025-05-1327 minEducational RelevanceLaser Conversations and the SR3: A Framework for Teacher Evaluation and SupportLearn about about Laser Conversations and the SR3: A Framework for Teacher Evaluation and SupportLaser Conversations are a tool for administrators to conduct informal, focused check-ins with staff throughout the day. These are brief but intentional conversations centered around a specific topic, strategy, or area of practice. The goal is to support teacher growth by providing timely feedback, asking reflective questions, and fostering professional dialogue. Unlike formal evaluations, Laser Conversations are designed to be low-stakes, high-impact interactions that encourage continuous improvement in teaching and learning.As the school year winds down and teacher evaluations wrap...2025-04-1425 minEducational RelevanceGIST with Dr. Frank DavilaGrowing Intentionally via Systemic Thinkingby Dr. Frank DavilaThis is an insightful perspective! Growth, whether personal or professional, often requires a deliberate and intentional approach. Dr. Frank Davila's emphasis on systemic thinking highlights the importance of preparation and understanding the interconnectedness of actions and decisions in leadership and teaching.For more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: mark@educationalrelevance.orgIf you found value in today’s episode, sh...2025-01-2926 minEducational RelevanceSchool Discipline: Restorative Practices with Diana BeitzRestorative practices are a teaching and learning approach that focuses on building relationships and repairing harm in schools:Building relationships: Restorative practices help students and staff build relationships and create a safe learning environment.Repairing harm: When harm is caused, restorative practices help students understand how their actions impact others and work to repair the harm.Accountability: Restorative practices help students take accountability for their actions.Community: Restorative practices help create a sense of community where everyone feels they belong.Positive school culture: Restorative practices can improve school culture and reduce the need for stronger responses over time...2024-11-2121 minEducational RelevanceIntroduction: Effective School Discipline and Classroom ManagementWelcome to our exciting new series focused on School Discipline and Classroom Management. In this four-part exploration, we aim to empower educators with effective strategies and insights from experienced professionals in the field. Each session will feature guest speakers who have successfully navigated the challenges of discipline and management, offering proven methods that can be adapted to various educational environments.For more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: mark@educationalrelevance.orgIf you found value in today’s...2024-10-2217 minEducational RelevanceTurnaround 4C Plan Tools: SR3 and Parent ContractsTurnaround 4C Plan Tools:Three Tier Teacher Evaluations, SR3 method of evaluating teachers, 5 x 5 Parent ContractThe Tier Teacher Evaluations, SR3 Method of Evaluating Teachers, and the 5 x 5 Parent Contract, integral components of the 4C Turnaround Plan, are key strategies designed to support new teachers in enhancing student learning and building leadership capacity across all stakeholders: students, teachers, administrators, and the community.When implemented with fidelity, these tools foster school improvement through the four pillars of Climate, Culture, Curriculum, and...2024-10-0415 minEducational RelevanceTurnaround 4C Plan Tools: Discipline MatrixThe Discipline Matrix is a progressive disciplinary model to be used by staff that brings consistency to student consequences for minor behavior infractions. Teachers are empowered to address student behavior issues before it moves to administration. It identifies inappropriate student behaviors and provides consequences for their actions but also allows fairness in providing students opportunities to make informed decisions. When implemented with fidelity and consistency, school climate becomes more positive and the culture of student learning is enhanced. For more information about the the topics disc...2024-09-2423 minEducational RelevanceTurnaround 4C Plan Tools: The School Improvement PlanThe Turnaround 4C Plan is your educational map for the school year to improve student success. This starts with developing a strong culture where all groups, students, teachers, and parents, feel safe and comfortable in their school, where they feel that they matter.Your game plan goals are to build a positive climate, create a unified working environment, have a viable curriculum that will improve test scores and increase a school’s overall GPA, and finally, build up leadership density in the school. In addition, the school improvement plan includes2024-09-2325 minEducational RelevanceTurnaround 4C Plan: ConnectionsThe last piece of the Turnaround 4C Plan is Connections. Bryan and Mark discuss how Connections is the interwoven piece that makes the other three components; Climate, Culture, Curriculum successful and sustainable part of the process. In addition, they share how relationships between teachers, students, administration and community build connections and how each group buy-in contributes to the success of improving a school. For more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: mark@educationalrelevance.orgIf you found value in today’s epi...2024-08-1328 minEducational RelevanceTurnaround 4C Plan: CurriculumBryan Wright and Mark McBeth discuss part three of the Turnaround 4CPlan. Once Climate and Culture is implemented with fidelity, schools are ready for true academic change that is sustainable. This usually occurs in year three. For more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: mark@educationalrelevance.orgIf you found value in today’s episode, share it with a colleague, subscribe, and leave us a review. It helps us keep bringing you conversations that matter. 2024-08-0518 minEducational RelevanceTurnaround 4C Plan: CultureWelcome to Educational Relevance, a platform for experienced educators to share proven successful strategies to educate today’s students. Bryan Wright, who has over 25 years experience as a lead school administrator, along with Mark McBeth, who also has experience as a school administrator, will continue sharing the Turnaround 4C Plan to improve any school. The 4Cs stands for Climate, Culture, Curriculum, and Connections. Climate is who we are. Culture is what we do. Culture is when climate's expectations become norms. It’s imperative to build a strong school...2024-08-0425 minEducational RelevanceTools to build positive school climatePart Two of the Turnaround 4C PlanBryan Wright and Mark McBeth discuss tools used to build a positive school climate in order for students to feel safe in their school which will increase student learning. Tools such as norms vs. rules, and being visible in the community. For more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: mark@educationalrelevance.orgIf you found value in today’s episode, share it with a colleague, subscribe, and leave us a review. It helps us...2024-07-2117 minEducational RelevanceIntro: Turnaround 4C PlanWith the new school year fast approaching, learn about the Turnaround 4C Plan. A proven method used over the past twenty years to improve school test scores, increase attendance, lower disciplinary rates, and for high schools, increase graduation rates. Topics discussed:Each component of the Turnaround 4C PlanWhy improvement starts with your school’s climate (not school curriculum)Developing your code as the educational leader and the impact it will have on your school’s success.This series will delve into each...2024-07-1022 minEducational RelevanceInstructional Practice Inventory and Higher Order Thinking (Part Two)Dr. Jerry Valentine, who is a professor emeritus at the University of Missouri, brings over 50 years of experience to the educational field. His strategies have been utilized in over 35 states currently in several international countries.Dr. Valentine will share information on higher order thinking in order to positively impact academic success. For more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: mark@educationalrelevance.orgIf you found value in today’s episode, share it with a c...2024-06-2722 minEducational RelevanceInstructional Practice InventoryDr. Jerry Valentine, a professor emeritus at the University of Missouri. Jerry brings a half century of knowledge and experience and is sharing the instructional practice inventory which involves an opportunity to collect data and communicate with educators about what is happening inside the classrooms to engage students.For more information on this process, contact Dr. Jerry Valentine at ValentineJ@missouri.eduFor more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: m...2024-06-2722 minEducational RelevanceSchool Administration: Diverse Thinking, Redefining Readiness, Creating Processes with the end in mindSue Alexander and Dr. Sarah Jerome share ideas on being a creative thinker in order to develop consensus and build a vision in your schools and school district. These educators have decades of successful school leadership experience to share. For more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: mark@educationalrelevance.orgIf you found value in today’s episode, share it with a colleague, subscribe, and leave us a review. It helps us keep bringing you conversations that matter. Thanks for listening. Unt...2024-04-0919 minEducational RelevanceStrategies for the School Administrator: Isolate the Issue. Predict and Prevent.Our guests, Sue Alexander and Dr. Sarah Jerome, share strategies, Isolate the Issue and Predict and Prevent, which efficiently and effectively address problems that arise for the school administrator. This episode will be helpful to new and experienced school administrators.Sue Alexander served on administrative teams in three different public-school districts holding the positions of SuperintendentHigh School PrincipalAssistant PrincipalPrior to education, worked 10 years in business finance and held the positions of Secretary of the Board of Directors of a no-load mutual fund and as V...2024-02-2619 minEducational RelevanceDr. Moeser: School BoardsFor more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: mark@educationalrelevance.orgIf you found value in today’s episode, share it with a colleague, subscribe, and leave us a review. It helps us keep bringing you conversations that matter. Thanks for listening. Until next time, keep leading with heart—and stay educationally relevant.2024-02-0220 minEducational RelevancePurpose of Educational RelevanceFor more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: mark@educationalrelevance.orgIf you found value in today’s episode, share it with a colleague, subscribe, and leave us a review. It helps us keep bringing you conversations that matter. Thanks for listening. Until next time, keep leading with heart—and stay educationally relevant.2024-01-3004 minEducational RelevanceClips from Dr. Davila: Voices of LeadersFor more information about the the topics discussed, contact us at Bryan Wright: brwright44@gmail.comMark McBeth: mark@educationalrelevance.orgIf you found value in today’s episode, share it with a colleague, subscribe, and leave us a review. It helps us keep bringing you conversations that matter. Thanks for listening. Until next time, keep leading with heart—and stay educationally relevant.2024-01-2501 min