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We Love SchoolsDr. Matthew Montgomery, Superintendent at Revere Local SchoolsWe talk with Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Superintendent at Revere Local Schools, in Richfield, Ohio. They are fully opened up, unlike his counterpart up in northeast Ohio, Dr. Lloyd, who went fully remote. Here is a link to that episode. He gives us a little perspective of what superintendents are going through, how they're handling being fully open, where their preparations are for being online if they need to go online, and the general challenges that they're now facing in this era of COVID-19. School districts are obviously facing tremendous pressure. School administrators have b...2020-09-3000 min
We Love SchoolsDr. Jim Lloyd, Superintendent at Olmsted Falls City SchoolsJoining me in this episode is Dr. Jim Lloyd, Superintendent of the Olmsted Falls City Schools. What we cover is how their school district is handling the COVID-19 crisis that is affecting public education. He has a fairly unique story about going fully remote, and the fact that he needs to hold a standard to inspire and empower the district to what they call the "Triple-A" experience. OFCS is committed to providing our students with a comprehensive“Triple-A” experience that develops and fosters the district's Academic, Artistic and Athletic growth. And obvi...2020-09-1800 min
We Love SchoolsChris McCully, Superintendent at EHOVE Career CenterChris McCully, Superintendent at EHOVE Career Center (Milan, OH), is our guest. EHOVE Career Center is a leading career tech school in Milan Township that offers advanced training for high school and adult education students in Erie, Huron and Ottawa Counties. The career center serves 16 school districts in the northwest Ohio area. In this era of COVID-19, vocational education, and how it is done, has taken a real hit. They're having to innovate on the fly. I get to talk with Chris about the impact they're seeing there and how viable career centers...2020-09-1800 min
We Love SchoolsPrepping for a School Year When You Don't Know What It Will Look LikeThe truth is, administrators start planning for the next school year in January and February. Here we are at the end of the 2019-2020 school year, a year stifled by COVID-19. And we are still in the dark on what the next school year can and will look like. We certainly encourage school leaders to some time off to take a breath, but not too long. In this episode, Carol and Joel cover four areas to focus on as you continue your school year planning. 1) What are the different scenarios schools ar...2020-05-2600 minWe Love SchoolsAgile Leadership In Uncertain TimesIn uncertain times, how important is agile leadership? Our guest is Diane Egbers. She's pretty much our resident leadership guru here on the podcast. And she heads up a company called Leadership Excelleration. Why is agile leadership so important during times like these? Agile leadership, right now, means leaders need to move from uncertainty to clarity, from stability to agility. But overall, agile leadership requires us to be humble learners. Change can provide opportunities, if we seek them, that can be better for all involved. Through agile leadership, It can help...2020-05-1800 min
We Love SchoolsThe Looming Fiscal Crisis for Schools: Four Ways to Talk with Your Community About FinancesIn our first of two episodes on the emerging fiscal crisis facing schools, we talked about the 2008 fiscal crisis, the Great Recession, as it was called, and what schools experienced. It is instructive as we look forward to this current crisis and what we might face. In this episode we talk about how schools can best prepare as they work through this next phase of the pandemic crisis. Have a financial conversation with your community. It is critical. There are still many unknowns about the fiscal crisis headed our way. That includes revenue and expenses.2020-05-1100 min
We Love SchoolsThe Looming Fiscal Crisis for Schools: Four Takeaways from 2008 Great RecessionThis episode is the first of a two part series focusing on the looming fiscal crisis that public schools will be facing. This is something that's fast coming down the track, we want you to be prepared. We reflect back on 2008 within the podcast. What happened? We saw the lowest school levy passage rate in years, and for years to come. Lists of budget reductions and cuts, ahead of levy requests, and even if levy passed. Contract negotiations that included zero/near zero increases for many years, plus concessions that included revising health care. The C...2020-05-1100 min
We Love SchoolsCOVID-19 Crisis: What’s Ahead With CommunicationWe are so glad to be back again. We feel like I've been on a little bit of a hiatus. And we're sure you have been as well while dealing with the COVID virus. With episode I'm back with my co-host Joel Gagne. We sometimes podcast together on different topics that we see our clients and school districts face. In Part 1, COVID-19 Crisis: Where We Are Right Now With Communication, we talked specifically about how Coronavirus is effecting your communication in your school district. In this episode, part 2, we talk to about what's a...2020-04-2000 min
We Love SchoolsCOVID-19 Crisis: Where We Are Right Now With CommunicationWe are so glad to be back again. We feel like I've been on a little bit of a hiatus. And we're sure you have been as well while dealing with the COVID virus. With episode I'm back with my co-host Joel Gagne. We sometimes podcast together on different topics that we see our clients and school districts face. This is part one of a two part conversation. We're talking specifically about the Coronavirus on your communication to your school district. And we're discussing what schools are dealing with during this pandemic shutdown and its...2020-04-2000 min
We Love SchoolsLeadership Development with Diane EgbersAre you ready to break through barriers to higher levels of achievement for you and the leaders around you? In this episode we talk about leadership development. What is leadership development? Well, we all have our own ideas, but when done right, it's about being intentional and deliberate. With us today is Diane Egbers. She's pretty much our resident leadership guru here on the podcast. And she heads up a company called Leadership Excelleration. Chris Fussel - Team of Teams We Love Schools is a podcast produced by Joel Gagne & Carole...2020-01-2200 min
We Love SchoolsHow Career Centers Can Form Partnerships With The Business CommunityWe welcome Superintendent Rick Smith of the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, which is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, northwest of Columbus, Ohio. We talk about the importance of working with the business industry to form effective partnerships. This is definitely something that's taking on a life of its own. A lot of businesses are looking for workers. We've covered that extensively in our podcasts, but particularly here, we focus on building partnerships. Businesses are now coming to schools, career centers, vocational education, saying "We need workers. We want to help you help you train our future workers...2019-12-0200 min
We Love SchoolsDeveloping Work Ethic in Today's StudentsIn this episode we interview Superintendent Dennis Blatt of the Washington County Career Center, located in Marietta, Ohio. What we talk about is something of an unusual subject, but we think a necessary one. That is work ethic, and the value of work ethic. Employers are putting a premium on this. We talk with Superintendent Blatt about how the Washington County Career Center addresses this, and they are taking this problem head on. Washington County Career Center FB Washington County Career Center IG Washington County Career Center TW Washington Co...2019-11-1800 min
We Love SchoolsWhat Do Parents Need To Know About Career Technical Education?In this episode, we interview Greg Edinger, Superintendent of the Vanguard Sentinel Career and Technology Center, based in Fremont, Ohio, which is in Northwest Ohio. Today's topic is "What do parents need to know about career technical education?" Career tech is not what it used to be. It is something that has really taken off and for good reason. College costs are soaring. And students need alternatives to meaningful career options. And career tech is definitely the way to go in this new era of information technology, and technology in general. It's a r...2019-11-0400 min
We Love SchoolsPart 3 - Being an Agile Leader with Diane EgbersToday's an exciting episode as it marks the last installment of the Agile leadership series with Diane Egbers with Leadership Excelleration: Organizational Leadership Consulting. In the two previous podcasts, we talked about the important components of Agile Leadership, which are Adventure and Empower. In this episode, we wrap things up with Orchestrate. What I especially like about our discussion in the episode with Diane is that there is a clear place and value for everyone in the organization in moving objectives forward. Diane always offer such cutting edge insight on leadership and leadership...2019-10-1500 min
We Love SchoolsAuthentic Leadership - Meet Your Community Where They AreIt is great to have Tom Bailey, Superintendent of the Washington Court House (OH) Schools, on the podcast today. He's a repeat guest and he brings so much energy, creativity and care to what he does in his school district and community. He talks about how to lead authentically, what that means. And he talks about how good it is for the community. Schools have to be active participants in their communities, and vice versa. Tom and his work in the Washington Court House community is a great example of this. The Big...2019-10-0200 min
We Love SchoolsPart 2 - Being an Agile Leader with Diane EgbersA few weeks ago we started a new leadership series with Diane Egbers of Leadership Excelleration. Specifically, this podcast series is about agile leadership. In Part 1 - Agile Leadership with Diane Egbers, we talked about some of the core elements of agile leadership and why it is important to schools. And if you recall, there are some components to the agile leader. Adventure, which we discussed last time, and Empower, which we discuss in this episode. Find out more how the Empower role complements the Adventure role that we discussed last time. Diane...2019-09-1100 min
We Love SchoolsGetting To Know A Community As A SuperintendentKirk Koennecke is the current and new superintendent at the Indian Hills Schools in the Cincinnati (OH) area. He's not new to the superintendent position. He's been a superintendent before, but he just now stepped into this role at Indian Hills Schools, and he brings a wealth of experience. Now that schools are underway, this is the perfect person and time to talk about how school superintendents can get to know their communities. He has advice and potential pitfalls to be aware of as one acclimated to that role. He also has some definite ideas...2019-09-0300 min
We Love SchoolsPart 1 - Being An Agile Leader with Diane EgbersIn this first episode of our series of three we are calling Being An Agile Leader in Today's Educational Market, we cover Adventure. Diane Egbers, from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader, joins Carole Dorn-Bell on the podcast once again. Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbers Got a question or topic you’d like covered in an upcoming We Love Schools podcast? Email us at info@weloveschoolspodcast.com First time listening to We Love Schools? Learn more about our weekly podcast. Interested in learning more about how the Aller...2019-08-2800 min
We Love SchoolsOffering Fresh Locally Grown Foods Students Will EatSummer is a great time to talk about food fresh, locally grown food. Some incredible things are underway at the Van Buren Schools, where the Black Knights have done just that. In this episode I talk with Jay Clark, the middle school principal, and Brianna Reinhard, the food service director. They've started to overhaul their food service program with no playbook to work from. And they have some advice for schools who are looking to implement a similar program. Twitter: @jayclarkOH http://vbschools.net Food Service Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackKnightBite/ Got a...2019-07-0200 min
We Love SchoolsBig Blue BusI talk with Tom Bailey, Superintendent of the Washington Court House (OH) Schools, about a big and blue solution that his school district came up with as a way to meet three needs for students over the summer. The need to feed every child, to provide enrichment, and to continue to build relationships. It's called the Big Blue Bus. A bus has been converted to a food truck that runs on a set schedule and delivers food to students all over the district. But it's not that simple. There's more. You can find ou...2019-06-0500 min
We Love SchoolsThe New Ohio Department of Education Strategic PlanDiane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader joins Carole Dorn-Bell on the podcast once again. The Ohio Department of Education introduced a new five-year education plan that aims to put less emphasis on test scores while catering to each individual student. The new plan will shy away from the traditional academic measures that customarily measured students' success and focus on helping students succeed after graduating high school. Diane offers tips you need now for developing your goals for this new strategic plan. Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbars Got...2019-05-2900 min
We Love SchoolsThe Triple A's To Nurture Educators - AlignmentIn this third episode of our series of three we are calling The Triple A's To Nurture Educators -Advocacy, Authenticity and Alignment, we cover Alignment. Diane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader joins Carole Dorn-Bell on the podcast once again. Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbars Got a question or topic you’d like covered in an upcoming We Love Schools podcast? Email us at info@weloveschoolspodcast.com First time listening to We Love Schools? Learn more about our weekly podcast. Interested in learning more about how...2019-04-0800 min
We Love SchoolsOrganic TimeOrganic time. What is that? So often we're conditioned that time is linear. That learning is linear. But it's not necessarily. And in today's podcast we talk with K-12 music teacher Bill Manchester. We came to know Bill from a TED Talk that he did on this very topic. As you listen through, organic time is not just about learning...it's something we can integrate into our lives as almost a philosophy. Bill’s Ted Talk on Organic Time Bill has posted info for the summer workshop series on Twitter at @SimSumSTEAM, or you...2019-03-2600 min
We Love SchoolsThe Triple A's To Nurture Educators - AuthenticityIn this second episode of our series of three we are calling The Triple A's To Nurture Educators -Advocacy, Authenticity and Alignment, we cover Authenticity. Diane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader joins Carole Dorn-Bell on the podcast once again. Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbars Got a question or topic you’d like covered in an upcoming We Love Schools podcast? Email us at info@weloveschoolspodcast.com First time listening to We Love Schools? Learn more about our weekly podcast. Interested in learning more about how...2019-03-0700 minWe Love SchoolsTop 'Must Do’s' From A Recent School Construction ProjectWant to know all about how to do a school construction project? Not just to do one, but do it well? That is what we're covering in this podcast. We talk with Matt Montgomery from the Revere Local Schools in Ohio. He's the superintendent there and he's overseeing a very large renovation and construction project. And of course we talk through what to do. And what not to do. But he offers something that is very insightful in response to our question about lessons learned. We think you'll find his answer incredibly insightful. ...2019-02-2000 min
We Love SchoolsThe Triple A's To Nurture Educators - AdvocacyDiane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader joins Carole Dorn-Bell on the podcast once again. In this episode we launch a series of podcasts themes that we are calling The Triple A's To Nurture Educators. Those Triple A's are Advocacy, Authenticity and Alignment. We're going to tackle each one of these topics separately starting with Advocacy. That's the topic you're going to hear today. Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbars Got a question or topic you’d like covered in an upcoming We Love Schools podcast? Email us at info@wel...2019-02-1400 minWe Love SchoolsHow to Adjust to the Changes in an Urban School DistrictCarolyne Albert-Garvey was the reason that Joel's family moved so the kids could attend Maury Elementary School in the District of Columbia Public Schools. They had one meeting with her and knew she was the right principal for their children. Today, Joel talks with Carolyne about helping an urban school adjust to changes - from demographics to funding. For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-11-1500 minWe Love SchoolsThe Tremendous Impact of Team Leadership DevelopmentDiane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader is back! She talks with Carole about the importance of developing the leadership that your school needs to be successful. Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbers For more We Love Schools, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.2018-11-1200 minWe Love SchoolsBeyond the Textbook: Using Outdoor Education to Spark CreativityWhat does an extensive outdoor education have to do with sparking creativity, interest in learning, and the ability to learn from failure? Carole speaks with James Saxer & Laura Grimm from Dalton City Schools about their unique and exciting outdoor education curriculum and how it connects to the rest of their school. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-10-2500 minWe Love SchoolsWays to Create Systemic and Lasting Diversity and InclusionCarole speaks with Diane Egbers of LEI Consulting about how (and how not) to create lasting diversity and inclusion in your schools. For more information on the Cultural Intelligence and Inclusion Leadership Forum, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leaders-forum-cultural-intelligence-inclusion-tickets-49435404626 For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-10-0100 minWe Love SchoolsThe Unique Aspects of School Leadership in AppalachiaDr. Stephanie Starcher, superintendent of the Fort Frye Local Schools in Appalachia, talks with Carole about the unique challenges and opportunities for leaders in Appalachian schools. For complete notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-09-2700 minWe Love SchoolsThe Importance of Change and the Best Ways to Help Your Organization Navigate ItCarole speaks with Lou Kramer, superintendent of London City Schools in Ohio, about the importance of change in your schools.They also come up with some strategies to help make change as simple as possible. This episode is sponsored by the Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-08-3000 minWe Love SchoolsSystemic Leadership and Developing Culture: Get Your Organization Moving NowCarole welcomes back Diane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader. They speak about the High Performance Culture Forum - an exciting event occurring on September 21, 2018 at the Summit Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-performance-culture-forum-tickets-46091816865. Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbers For more We Love Schools, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-08-2300 minWe Love SchoolsHow Community Colleges Save Students Money and Provide Workforce DevelopmentJoel speaks Rick Hanes from Edison State Community College about workforce development, College Credit Plus, student debt, and how to plan wisely for the future. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-08-2000 minWe Love SchoolsWhy Rural Schools MUST forcefully tell their story!If you don't tell your story, then somebody else will for you. It's pretty simple, but it's not a lesson you can afford to learn later. To help provide insights and ideas, Joel speaks with John White, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Outreach at the U.S. Department of Education. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-08-1600 minWe Love SchoolsHow to do Strategic Planning for your First Year at a New DistrictThe first year at a new district means that changes are coming, but the important question is: Where do you start? Dr. Kim Peach Miller of Bexley City Schools talks with Joel Gagne about how to implement a new strategic plan in a new district. For more show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-08-1300 minWe Love SchoolsHow schools can partner with parents to control screen time for studentsDr. John Marschhausen, superintendent of Hilliard City Schools in Ohio, returns to talk to Joel about the benefits of limiting screen time at home and at schools and ways to get started. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-08-0900 minWe Love SchoolsCulture Building in Schools from the TopJoel speaks with Dr. Trent Bowers, superintendent of Worthington Schools in Worthington, Ohio about how to create a community culture from the top using communication, vision, and intent. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-07-3000 minWe Love SchoolsWomen's Leadership in EducationJoel speaks with Kathy Krendl, former president of Otterbein University, about the importance of women in leadership positions throughout education. They discuss the forces that continue to limit female opportunities as well as opportunities to move forward. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-07-2300 minWe Love SchoolsTechnical Schools and The Skilled Labor ShortageCarole speaks with Dan Snyder, President and CEO of Great Oaks, about the labor shortage and how we can prepare our children for the future. Based in Cincinnati, Great Oaks is one of the largest career and technical education districts in the United States. For more information, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-07-1600 minWe Love SchoolsTurnover in School LeadershipJoel and Carole discuss the structural and cultural issues that have created a merry-go-round in educational leadership and the cost it has on our schools and students. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-07-0900 minWe Love SchoolsContent Marketing for Public SchoolsJason Wheeler is the Marketing Director for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. He explains content marketing to Joel and how those techniques can be used by your school district. For more from Jason, visit his blog, Social Media Schoolhouse. For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-07-0500 minWe Love SchoolsHow to Decide Which Technology to Use to CommunicateJoel Gagne speaks with Dr. Denver Fowler, professor at California State University - Sacramento and author of the book, The 21st Century School Leader: Leading Schools in Today’s World. They discuss the philosophy behind using technology to communicate to your community and some of the technology available. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-07-0200 minWe Love SchoolsThe State of Rural EducationJohn White is a former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Outreach at the U.S. Department of Education. He speaks with Joel about the state of rural education and the possibilities for the future. For more, make sure to visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-06-2800 minWe Love SchoolsStudent Celebrations, School Climate, and CommunicationBrad Ritchey is the Superintendent of Milton Union Exempted Village School District. He speaks with Carole about the various approaches that his school district takes to communicate its vision and events with the community. To check out the Milton-Union Live Feed, visit: https://www.milton-union.k12.oh.us/live_feed. This episode is sponsored by The Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative. Make sure to visit them at https://ohiosrc.org/. 2018-06-2500 minWe Love SchoolsHow Education Leaders Can Nurture Their Leadership Talent Next YearDiane Egbers from LEI Consulting joins Carole to talk about ways that educational leadership can be developed. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-06-1800 minWe Love SchoolsCareer Centers Have Changed! How to you use Career Centers to get a step aheadCarole speaks with Alicia Mowry from the Delaware Area Career Center in Ohio about the state of the career center. A lot of people don't quite understand how they can use career centers to get ahead. Topics include: when to start visiting the career centers (it's earlier than you think), how they can help you narrow your options, and what's changed in the last 20-30 years. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-05-2800 minWe Love SchoolsAccess & Equity for Small and Rural SchoolsCarole speaks with John Carder, an Assistant Principal at Olentangy Liberty High School in Powell, Ohio. He's also the Associate Director of the Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative. John speaks with Carole about small town values, the advantages of smaller districts, the power of small schools banding together, and how organizations like OSRC can help. For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-05-2400 minWe Love SchoolsSchools and Districts Need to be on Instagram!Joel and Carole are back together and they're talking about Instagram. More specifically, they're talking about how they love it and how it's the social media platform that deserves your attention. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-05-1400 minWe Love SchoolsHow to Craft an Amazing Strategic Plan for Your School and DistrictCarole speaks with Diane Egbers, the owner of Leadership Acceleration about the process of envisioning and developing a strategic plan for your school and district. She discusses the ways to bring in important stakeholders, how to communicate with the community, and how to implement your new, beautiful strategic plan. For more about Leadership Acceleration, visit http://lei-consulting.com. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-05-0900 minWe Love SchoolsCommunicating Your Needs to Your Community | An Administrator Shares His Experiences with ReferendumsRich Hanson is the District Administrator for the Almond-Bancroft School District in Wisconsin. He speaks with Joel about his experiences working to get ballot initiatives passed for his district. Topics include: why town halls weren't working get their message out, the importance of newsletters and socials, and the one thing that Rich would change about public schools. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-05-0300 minWe Love SchoolsStarting a Community Garden in Your DistrictCarole speaks with Zac Shutler from Bridgeport School District (Ohio) about the community garden they have in development. They discuss the unique situation that led to its creation, the partnership with a local correctional facility, and what Zac hopes will happen as a result of this exciting project. This episode is sponsored by The Ohio Small and Rural Collaborative. For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-04-2600 minWe Love Schools"We Do Not Have Metal or Mental Detectors At Our Schools": A discussion about schools shootings and safety with a superintendentWith the recent dialogue about school shootings and how to prevent them, Joel speaks with Dr. Jim Lloyd, superintendent of Olmsted Falls, about what schools can do to help keep students safe. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-04-0900 minWe Love SchoolsPublic Schools and RevitalizationJen Kime is the CEO of Downtown Mansfield - a not-for-profit that seeks to revitalize Mansfield, Ohio. She speaks with Joel about the intersection of public schools and a city's efforts to encourage more economic and commercial development. For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-03-2600 minWe Love SchoolsCreate a New Climate in Your SchoolsCarole speaks with Noble Local Schools Superintendent Dan Leffingwell about the steps his district has taken to improve their schools' climate. They discuss communicating goals and expectations to students and families, student ownership, and creating a sense of hope and pride in students. For more information on the Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative, visit https://ohiosrc.org/. For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-03-2200 minWe Love SchoolsNational School Walkout | Five Students Discuss Why They Walked Out of Their SchoolIn a special episode, Joel speaks with five student leaders from New Albany Plain Public Schools in Ohio. These five students not only participated in the walkout, but have plans to attend the March For Our Lives later this month, and one has spoken directly to the school board. This occasion is historic and we're so happy to get the opportunity to talk to these young adults on the same day it all happened. For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-03-1500 minWe Love SchoolsCivil Rights in Our SchoolsJill Habig is the Founder and President of the Public Rights Project - a not-for-profit that helps to public institutions fight to protect the civil rights of members of their community. She speaks with Joel about civil rights within our schools including a discussion on chronic absence and the school-to-prison pipeline. For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com2018-03-1400 minWe Love SchoolsThe Power of Mentorship | How one teacher inspired her student to become a teacherHeidi Feller took German at Wisconsin Heights High School and had Jeri Springstead as her teacher. Fast forward a little bit and Heidi is a German teacher herself! Joel speaks with Heidi and Jeri about the relationship between teachers and students and asks the important question: Why German as a foreign language? (Spoiler: It's a good answer.) Heidi is currently the Chief Inspiration Officer for #SocialSchool4edu. For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-03-1200 minWe Love SchoolsThe 21st Century School Leader: Leading Schools in Today's World | Dr. Denver FowlerCarole speaks with Dr. Denver Fowler, friend of the podcast AND the author of the forthcoming book The 21st Century School Leader: Leading Schools in Today's World. They talk about the book (there's a lot of stuff in there), how it came about, and what Dr. Fowler hopes people take away from it. Dr. Denver J. Fowler is currently an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Graduate and Professional Studies in Education, within the College of Education at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). Find him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/denverjfowler. Make sure to search for...2018-03-0800 minWe Love SchoolsHow Polling, Focus Groups, and Research Can Help Your DistrictPaul Fallon speaks with Joel about the value of various kinds of public opinion research when it comes to understanding your community and how best to communicate your district's priorities. Paul Fallon runs Fallon Research & Communications - a full-service public opinion research and polling firm that serves a variety of clients, from major political, corporate and public affairs campaigns to small local community initiatives. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-03-0500 minWe Love SchoolsThe Power of Adding One Communication Expert to the District StaffJoel speaks with Luke Francois, superintendent, and Joelle Doye, Communications Director, about their experience adding a full-time communications position to the Mineral Point Unified School District. They talk about the strategic plan that led them down this path and the ways in which Joelle made an instant difference for the district. For full show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-03-0100 minWe Love SchoolsHow Diversity is Essential to SuccessThe Superintendent of Mason City Schools, Gail Kist-Kline, has spent over 30 years in the public school system and has experienced how our schools view and internalize the idea of diversity. She speaks with Joel about how things have changes and where diversity in public schools is headed next. For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-02-2600 minWe Love SchoolsThe Changing Career Center Paradigm Carole speaks with Rick Smith about the ways in which career and technical programs are being re-examined and re-imagined for the modern workforce. Rick Smith is the superintendent of Ohio Hi-Point Career Center and the Career and Technical Center Representative for the Ohio Small and Rural Collaborative. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-02-2200 minWe Love SchoolsNavigating the Politics of Your School BoardFormer Representative Mike Ward joins the WLS podcast to talk about how school boards aren't that different from his experience on the state and federal level. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.2018-02-1900 minWe Love SchoolsHave a Compelling Story to Tell! | What should schools share (but aren't) with their communities?Heidi Feller, Chief Inspiration Officer for #SocialSchool4EDU, talks to Joel about some of the best practices that schools can utilize to help tell their story and inspire their community. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-02-1500 minWe Love SchoolsThe Opportunities and Challenges of Diversity in Public EducationCreg Williams is the Superintendent of Schools for the Thornton Fractional High School District in Illinois. He speaks with Joel about the opportunities and challenges of diversity in public schools. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-02-1200 minWe Love SchoolsPre-K Classes in Public Schools | A conversation with a veteran Pre-K teacherJanine Levin has been teaching for 18 years - most of them at Maury Elementary School in the Washington D.C. Public Schools system. She speaks with Joel about what led her to the public schools, the importance of Pre-K, and what she would change in the future. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-02-0800 minWe Love SchoolsDiversity in Public Schools: A look at a district that has undergone tremendous growth and changeThe Dublin City Schools have grown rapidly since the early 2000's and, with that, they have seen an increase in diversity. Last year alone, the district enrolled students from 100 different countries! Dr. Todd Hoadley is the superintendent of the district and he speaks with Joel about the district's growth, the benefits of diversity both in the classroom and out in the real world, the challenges of catering to 61 different languages, and the biggest misconception about diversity in schools. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-02-0500 minWe Love SchoolsPassing a $230 Million Bond Issue: How one district made it happenPaul Imoff's community just passed a $230 million bond issue. Paul is the superintendent of Upper Arlington Schools in Ohio and he speaks with Joel about their proactive steps to communicate their needs to the community and get the resources they need to serve their students. (Spoiler: It takes planning, a lot of direct conversations with community members, and a lot of work.) For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-02-0100 minWe Love SchoolsBe Prepared: How a Strong Communication Strategy Helped During a HurricaneWhat happens when a literal hurricane comes headed your way? Even if we won't see one of those in our schools, there are all kinds of figurative hurricanes that you need to be prepared for. Greg Turchetta, Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Collier County School District in Florida, has been through it. His district was in the path of Hurricane Irma. Luckily, they were prepared. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.2018-01-2900 minWe Love SchoolsThe Experience of Being a Child with a Superintendent Parent (at your school!)Lindsey Imhoff's dad is currently the superintendent at Upper Arlington Schools. She speaks about the expectations placed on her, how she understands her role in the community, and the impact on her family. Lindsey recommends Wonder by R.J. Palacio. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-01-2500 minWe Love Schools"Challenge Everything": Navigating Technology and Change In Our ClassroomsDr. John Marschhausen, superintendent of Hilliard City Schools in Ohio, returns to talk about how technology is implemented in their schools and what happens next. Joel and John also speak about how to manage a staff that has fast adopters (“joggers”) and less fast ones (“walkers”). They also talk about how Dr. Marschhausen’s recent visit to Apple headquarters has him rethinking his district’s hiring process.\ For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-01-2200 minWe Love SchoolsPoverty & Public SchoolsHalf of schools enrolled in public schools now qualify for free and reduced lunch. These economic realities are an indication of what needs must be addressed for students when they arrive at school. Joel Gagne speaks with Dr. Luke Schaefer, associate professor of School Work at the University of Michigan, about these trends, poverties impact on children, and how schools can help. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-01-1800 minWe Love SchoolsFrom the Trenches: A Veteran Science Teacher Discuss The Impact of Technology In SchoolsShawn Morris has been teaching for 19 years and is at Hilliard Darby High School.When Shawn started teaching there were no computers in the classroom and now, between laptops and smartphones, there are numerous devices in every room. He speaks with Joel about how curricular instruction has changed in the last two decades. For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-01-1100 minWe Love SchoolsWhy Music Education (and the arts) Should be in Schools (and how we should make the case)Joel speaks with Nick Jaworski (former music teacher and current podcaster) about the case for music education in schools... and how NOT to make the case. Here is the Stick Figure Advocacy Cartoon that Nick references. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-01-0800 minWe Love SchoolsA Case Study in Marketing A Small DistrictDan Parent is the superintendent of Danbury Local Schools, a small district in Ohio with around 500 students. He speaks with Joel about their rebranding efforts that have helped their school share their message that they're the "best kept secret in Northwest Ohio". After that, Joel speaks with Amanda Morris from Allerton Hill about some more specifics of the Danbury efforts. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-01-0400 minWe Love SchoolsThe Value of Local Control in SchoolsRichard Lewis, Executive Director of the Ohio School Boards Association, speaks with Joel about the role of outside organizations that support school districts, the impact of social media, and the importance of local control when it comes to schools. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2018-01-0100 minWe Love SchoolsThe Energy Bus School | A New Model in Education in PracticeCarole Speaks with Franko Gallow (Superintendent, Keystone Local Schools District), Maura Neville (Principle, Keystone Elementary), Jacob Alfareo (Assistant Principal, Keystone Elementary) about their district’s new initiative: The Energy Bus School. It’s a program based off of The Energy Bus that works to develop relationships between staff and students to create positive student leaders who can influence school culture. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.2017-12-2800 minWe Love SchoolsWalking Door-to-Door for a School District Ballot Initiative: Thoughts on communicating from a former superintendentJoel speaks with David Axner, the Deputy Executive Director of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators. David shares some positive experiences he had as a district superintendent, his thoughts on how to promote a ballot initiative, and what the Buckeye Association of School Administrators does for current and future school administrators. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-12-2100 minWe Love SchoolsNavigating the Holidays and the Winter Months as a School or DistrictJoel speaks with Amanda Morris, Outreach Specialist for Allerton Hill, about the specific communication needs that face school districts during the holidays and throughout winter. Topics include: "Happy Holidays", communicating snow days, and celebrating diversity. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-12-1800 minWe Love SchoolsWhat is a Parent Teacher Association and Why Are They Important?Elsa Huxley is a member of Parent Teacher Association at Maury Elementary School in the DC Public Schools. She talks to Joel about how PTAs and PTOs work, the growth of their PTA, and why they’re so important. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-12-1400 minWe Love SchoolsSharing Individual Stories to Engage Your CommunityJoel speaks with Lynda Tran, Founding Partner at 270 Strategies and former press secretary for Organizing for America, about the importance of highlighting individual stories to your community, crisis communication plans, and the importance of public schools. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-12-1100 minWe Love SchoolsAddressing Poverty as a Barrier to LearningCarole speaks with Keith Kline, superintendent of West Clermont School District, about the steps his district is taking to fight the impact of poverty on student achievement. They talk about the changing demographics in his community and the role of poverty simulations in increasing staff buy-in. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.2017-12-0400 minWe Love SchoolsPodcasting in Public SchoolsJoel speaks with Nick Jaworski, former music teacher and current podcast producer, to discuss how to start a podcast for a district or school and, more importantly, why it might be a good idea. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-11-3000 minWe Love SchoolsExpansive Communication StrategiesJoel speaks with Dr. Ray Lechner from the Wilmette Public Schools (District 39) about some of the ingredients that makes Wilmette one of the best districts in the state of Illinois. Dr. Lechner speaks about the district’s focus on personalization for every child along with their communication strategies (that involve the park district, library, rotary club… you name it). They also speak about the importance of internal communication with staff. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-11-2700 minWe Love SchoolsLive Streaming and Social Media to Bring the Community Into Your BuildingCarole speaks with Tate Skinner, Secretary for the Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative (OSRC). He’s also the Assistant Principal at Minford High School. They speak out Tate’s philosophy behind social media and how Minford High School uses live streaming to provide access for students and families. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-11-2300 minWe Love SchoolsAdvocacy with (and for) Elected Officials | A conversation with former representative Mike WardJoel speaks to former Mike Ward, former congressman from Kentucky. They talk about some best practices in public school advocacy and how schools can grab the attention of the public and their elected officials. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-11-2000 minWe Love SchoolsMental Health Within The School EnvironmentCarole speaks with CJ Soliday, a Behavioral Health Specialist at the Delaware Area Career Center in Ohio. They discuss the vital role that CJ plays in helping the students of DACC succeed including her work with students with diagnosed mental health needs, helping to identify students with undiagnosed needs, and assisting in urgent mental health needs. For more We Love Schools, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-11-1600 minWe Love SchoolsSeeking Out and Using Community ResourcesCarole speaks with Sue Hanson from HelpLine: A resource that updates and maintains the resource directory to link people with available services in 5 counties within Ohio. They speak about the importance of such a service and how it could help families, parents, teachers, and everybody cope with the difficulties that keep them from being as successful and happy as they could be. Visit http://helplinedelmor.org/ for more information. Also, make sure to visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com for more We Love Schools!2017-11-1300 minWe Love SchoolsWhat are Educational Service Centers?Carole speaks with Dr. Daniel Kaffenbarger, the Superintendent of the Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center in Ohio. Dr. Kaffenbarger talks about the breadth of ESC's programming, the importance of ESC's, how they provide services at a fraction of the cost of traditional K-12 districts, and much more. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-11-0900 minWe Love SchoolsMoving Beyond the Classroom Walls: Rethinking the Public School ExperienceJoel speaks with Dr. Dave Palzet, superintendent in Pleasantdale Elementary District 107 in Illinois. They talk about the shift towards more student-centered pedagogy, the importance of creation over consumption, and three core principles that have helped to reshape Pleasantdale. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-11-0600 minWe Love SchoolsThe Intersection of Public Schools and PoliticsJoel talks with Eric Waldo, former Chief of Staff for President Obama's Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan. He was also the Executive Director for Reach Higher - an initiative started by Michelle Obama. Eric is currently the Executive Vice-President for Education at Civic Nation. Eric talks with Joel about his part work on behalf of public education and what he thinks is coming up next. 2017-11-0200 minWe Love SchoolsThe Role of Career CentersCarole speaks with Bob Timmons, Superintendent of Polaris Career Center, about the role of career centers in public education. Bob talks about how career centers interact with K-12 districts, Polaris' tremendous growth, and the future of career centers. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-10-3000 minWe Love SchoolsProfessional Development in Small & Rural SchoolsCarole speaks with Bill Wade, Superintendent of Kirtland Local Schools, about professional development in his district, the challenges of delivering professional development to a small school system, collaborating with other districts, and flexibility in programming. This episode is produced in coordination with the Ohio Small & Rural School Collaborative. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-10-2600 minWe Love SchoolsTips for New SuperintendentsCarole speaks with Matt Miller, Lakota Local Schools Superintendent. They discuss the importance of introducing yourself to your new community and staff, how to think about your superintendent brand, how to use social media as a superintendent, and much more. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-10-1600 minWe Love SchoolsThe Value of Virtual Town HallsCarole speaks with Mike Davis of Broadnet - a company that provides an online platform for multimedia events. They discuss how a platform like Broadnet would be valuable in offering virtual and remote town halls for public schools. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-10-0900 minWe Love SchoolsSmall & Rural Schools Unite! | Announcing a partnership with the Ohio Small & Rural CollaborativeCarole Dorn-Bell welcomes back Kirk Koennecke. In addition to being the Superintendent of Graham Local Schools in Ohio, Kurt is the Executive Director of the Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative. Carole and Kirk talk about the new podcast partnership with OSRC, the value of the organization, and what to look forward to in the future. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-09-2800 minWe Love SchoolsFunding UncertaintyJoel and Carole discuss how to handle communicating uncertainty around school funding with your community. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-09-1800 minWe Love SchoolsThe Next Four Years for Public EducationJoel Gagne speaks with Marlon Marshall about the 2016 election and what's next both politically and legislatively for our schools. Marlon is a founding partner at 270 Strategies and Special Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Director in the Obama White House Office of Public Engagement.2017-09-1100 minWe Love SchoolsThe Kindergarten Parent's Experience & What It MeansJoel and Carole talk about the importance of putting your best foot forward with Kindergarten parents - often times it's their first experience with the district. They share stories from their own experiences that will help you make informed decisions about how to communicate with your new families. For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com. 2017-09-0400 min