Shows
Chat w/CatReporting in from Oceanside, CA, CEO of Altitude Learning and good friend, Devin VodickaOver the past 20 years, Devin’s vision for how to drive high-quality student outcomes enabled him to quickly ascend the roles of educator, school principal, district administrator, and superintendent. During his tenure serving Vista Unified’s more than 25,000 students, Devin earned some of the education industry’s most prestigious awards. In 2015, he was named “California Superintendent of the Year” by both the ACSA and Pepperdine University. In 2014, he received Classroom of the Future Foundation's "Innovative Superintendent of the Year" award. After joining Vista in 2012, he was invited to the White House nine times; both in recognition for district-wide achievemen...2021-01-2319 min
Chat w/CatReporting in from El Segundo, CA, 8th grade Individuals and Societies teacher and Innovation Coach, Sean BrandlinSean is a true team player, innovator and big picture thinker who works at El Segundo Middle School in El Segundo, CA.
Sean is in his 10th year teaching and is excited to learn and grow during these crazy times. Sean continues to innovate in his class and also works closely with admin and other district teachers to help shift instructional practice to focus on autonomy, mastery and purpose.
Tune in to hear how Sean is embracing feedback, teamwork, and a growth mindset. And his fun fact is one you don't want to...2020-12-2914 min
Chat w/CatReporting in from Arcadia, CA, 6th grade ELA teacher Michelle Bangara.Michelle is an amazing, collaborative teacher who works at First Avenue Middle School in Arcadia.
She is in her 10th year teaching and is excited to learn and grow during these crazy times. Michelle approaches educating her students with high expectations, strong beliefs in building knowledge, skills and dispositions and is always reflecting and looking for ways to improve her practice and ultimately outcomes for her students.
Tune in to hear how Michelle is embracing transparency this year and is encouraging families to sit in and listen to class lessons and discussions. 2020-09-3020 min
Chat w/CatReporting in from Vista, CA, 2nd Grade Teacher, Hector DeLeonHector and I spent almost 6 years working together when I was the principal of the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. Hector is a veteran of the classroom, starting his 26th year. Tune in to hear his bright sports barriers and bridges and make sure to listen to the end so you can hear how I really learned how "hands-on" Hector liked to make his lessons.2020-09-2915 min
Chat w/CatReporting in from Camas, WA, Principal Aaron Smith (who also happens to be my awesome cousin)Aaron Smith, my amazing cousin, is the rockstar principal at Camas Odyssey Middle and Discovery High School, where "we learn for life."
Aaron has been in public ed since 1996 and got his start as a band teacher.
Some of Aaron's sharing will include their focus on:
increasing student engagement
content plus success skills
helping students see the relevance of what they are learning and how they can contribute
Fun Fact about Aaron, he has a passion, or what he calls a focused ambition regarding Loretta Lynn. This ambition includes film, production and...2020-09-2619 min
Chat w/CatReporting in from Vancouver, High School teacher and Coach Dan Larson.Dan Larsen is a HS social studies teacher and coach from Vancouver. He also teaches a college 101 course that is leveraging AVID strategies to help students be prepared for college admissions and success.
Tune in to hear Dan's bright spots, barriers and bridges....And listen to the end, he has a some wise words about what school should be like when he can be back in class with his students. And just for fun, a little known fact about Dan, he honeymooned in South Africa.2020-09-2421 minChat w/CatWho am I and why did I decide to do a podcast?Quick overview about W H Y a B U S Y mom with 4 jobs (https://www.linkedin.com/in/catina-hancock-3735071/) wants to add a podcast to the mix.
Catina works for Altitude Learning (altitudelearning.com) as a Senior Lead, on our Leadership and Learning Team. She has been with Altitude for almost 3 years but her prior experience includes 14 years as a site administrator at both elementary and middle schools in San Diego and 6 years of teaching.
Catina also has an entrepreneurial spirit and not only owns and operates 2 CrossFit Gyms but she also has two direct selling companies, 1 for skincare and...2020-09-2407 minChat w/CatChat w/Cat (Trailer)2020-09-2300 min