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Always A Teacher Podcast#024 Laura Litton: Director of SuccessWhat happens when you reach a leadership role in education, only to find that the day-to-day work has pulled you away from your true passion? How do you pivot from a role like school principal to find a new path that realigns with what drives you?In this episode, Matt talks with Laura Litton, Director of Success at LiveSchool. Laura shares her powerful journey from instructional coach to school principal and, ultimately, to a fulfilling career in EdTech where she rediscovered her love for coaching teachers.In this episode, you'll hear:The story of...
2025-10-0937 min
The LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #35 - Cultivating a Positive School Culture – City of YorkLearn from Ashley White (Assistant Principal) about:
- Achieving dramatic improvements in PBIS fidelity scores
- Shifting mindset around *why* we teach behaviors
- Fostering student voice through surveys and involvement
- Creating grade-level rewards days everyone loves
- And more! Tune in to learn from Ashley 🎧
2024-07-2431 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #34 - Maslow Before Bloom – St. Johns County SchoolsLearn from Julie Haden (Coordinator for Student Support Services) about:
- Successfully implementing PBIS across multiple school levels
- Creative ways to boost teacher and student buy-in
- Strategies for using discipline data to improve school culture
- And more! Tune in to learn from Julie 🎧
2024-07-1731 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #33 - Building Culture & Decreasing Referrals – Austin ISDLearn from Jose Mejia (Principal) about:
- Creating a system that middle school students love
- Integrating restorative practices with points
- Balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- And more! Tune in to learn from Jose 🎧
2024-07-1026 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #32 - Year 1 Reflections – Redwood City School DistrictLearn from Kristy Jackson (Principal) about:
- Learnings from the first year of implementation
- Why the team is committed to PBIS
- Managing change in a new school
- And more! Tune in to learn from Kristy 🎧
2024-06-2623 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #31 - Reducing Suspensions with PBIS - Atlanta Public SchoolsLearn from Shaleece Long (Assistant Principal) about:
- Strategies to improve teacher buy-in
- Combining school-wide and classroom incentives
- Tips for planning a successful rollout
- And more! Tune in to learn from Shaleece 🎧
2024-06-1932 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #30 - Achieving Big Results from a Positive Culture – Danville Independent SchoolsLearn from JD Smith (Assistant Principal) about:
- Achieving huge improvements in school-wide data
- Surprising students with incentives
- Addressing teacher burnout
- And more! Tune in to learn from JD 🎧
2024-04-2438 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #29 - Baby Steps to Big Success with PBIS – Bulloch County SchoolsLearn from Adrienne Malone (PBIS Coach) about:
- Starting your focus with verbal acknowledgement
- PBIS Trivia & raffle to bring expectations to life
- Monthly focuses & morning announcements
- And more! Tune in to learn from Adrienne 🎧
2024-04-1725 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #28 - Learning Should Be Fun! – Kansas CityLearn from Jason Malaschak (Asst. Principal) about:
- Lowering referrals, increasing parent engagement, and being more positive!
- Bringing community donations into your store
- Rollout strategies for teacher buy-in
- And more! Tune in to learn from Mr. Malaschak 🎧
2024-04-1030 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #27 - Supporting & Inspiring Middle School Students – Fairfield City SchoolsLearn from Dr. Kari Franchini (Principal) about:
- Creating a vibrant PBIS system in middle school
- Supporting substitutes with your points system
- Building trust and managing change
- And more! Tune in to learn from Dr. Franchini 🎧
2024-04-0328 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #26 - From Punch Cards to School-wide Positivity – Bloomer School DistrictWho: Mr. Behling (7th Grade Teacher), Ms. Raymond (Behavior Support Specialist), Ms. Herrick (Principal)
Where: Bloomer, MN
What:
- Starting small with a 7th grade pilot
- Empowering grade teams to steer their system
- Making parents partners in behavior supports
- And more! Tune in to learn from the Bloomer Middle team! 🎧
2024-03-2722 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #25: PBIS Success from High School to Middle School – HuntingdonWho: Mr. Nick Payne (Principal)
Where: Huntingdon, PA
What:
- Incorporating school pride into PBIS
- Building buy-in at the high school level
- School visits for students to experience PBIS
- And more! Tune in to learn from Mr. Payne 🎧
2024-03-2028 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #24: Gaining Student and Staff Buy-in the First Year – York Suburban School DistrictWho: Tyler Lauderman (Assistant Principal)
Where: York, PA
What:
- Surveying students and staff & data share-out
- Building a lunch lounge for student enjoyment
- Starting a student-led club for improving PBIS
- And more! Tune in to learn from Tyler 🎧
2024-03-1321 min
Mastering CS: Candid Leader InsightsEp 12 | Laura LittonIn our new episode of the Mastering CS - Candid Leader Insights podcast, Irina Cismas, Custify’s Head of Marketing sat down with Laura Litton, Director of Success at LiveSchool.
Let’s discover Laura’s journey in customer success and her insights for customer success managers.
What you’ll learn:
- How customer success looks in the education sector
- Challenges in CS teams
- How to choose the right CS tools
- How to build a successful CS team
- Common mistakes in CS
- CS predictions for 2024
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2024-03-1241 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #23: A Serious Commitment to Fun – Rose Tree Media School DistrictWho: Bob Salladino (Principal)
Where: Upper Providence Township, PA
What:
- Why this Principal loves Mega Prize Table Day
- School-wide commitment (and time) to teach expectations
- Keeping it simple with student motivation: Ask Your Kids!
- And more! Tune in to learn from Bob 🎧
2024-03-0623 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #22: Getting the Ratio Right – Fairfield School DistrictWho: Eric Stephenson (Principal)
Where: Fairfield, OH
What:
- What to do if your PBIS ratio is too high
- Creating a system of consequences that is fair
- Finding the right cost for rewards
- And more! Tune in to learn from Eric 🎧
2024-02-2821 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #21: A District-wide Commitment to PBIS – City of YorkWho: Dr. Maurice Jones (Assistant Principal)
Where: York, PA
What:
- Applying the PBIS model to supporting staff
- Using critical staff feedback as an opportunity
- Why 🧇 Waffles Day 🧇 is a hit with students!
- And more! Tune in to learn from Dr. Jones 🎧
2024-02-2124 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #20: The Leap of Faith to a Positive Culture – East Baton RougeWho: Ramona Remble (Principal)
Where: Baton Rouge, LA
What:
- Changing the tone in the first week of school
- Building trust as a new Principal
- Improving teacher morale through an empowering culture
- And more! Tune in to learn from Ramona 🎧
2024-02-1447 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #19: Year 1 of Diving into LiveSchool – Chatham County SchoolsWho: Nikki Murchison (Principal)
Where: Bonlee, NC
What:
- Principal Uber & other popular rewards!
- Balancing accountability (demerits) with a positivity focus
- Incorporating testing strategies to a points system
- And more! Tune in to learn from Nikki 🎧
2024-02-0721 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #18: From Teacher to Asst. Superintendent – Hawkins ISDWho: Stephanie McConnell (Asst Superintendent)
Where: Hawkins, TX
What:
- The difference between buy-in and commitment
- Connection between instruction and behavior
- Building positive relationships between district & schools
- And more! Tune in to learn from Stephanie 🎧
2024-01-3125 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #17: Integrating PBIS and International Baccalaureate – Lee County School DistrictWho: Bryanna Van Helden (PBIS Coach)
Where: Fort Myers, FL
What:
- Designing a rubric aligned to IB mindsets
- Student voice & ownship creating expectations
- Creative ways to launch a new program
- And more! Tune in to learn from Bryanna 🎧
2024-01-2421 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #16: Building Student Voice and a Thriving Culture – Marion School DistrictWho: Sean Gray (Assistant Principal)
Where: Marion, AR
What:
- Relationship-building rewards
- YouTube morning show that everyone loves
- Unique Houses based on student personality
- And more! Tune in to learn from Sean 🎧
2024-01-1733 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #15: 100% Teacher Participation – Evergreen ParkWho: Christina Lavin (Assistant Principal)
Where: Evergreen Park, IL
What:
- Social rewards that students love to purchase
- Creating teacher buy-in through open communication
- Fun ways to involve students in your store
- And more! Tune in to learn from Christina 🎧
2024-01-1720 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #14: Making it cool to do the right thing – Tyler ISDWho: Sarah Cureton (Principal)
Where: Tyler, TX
What:
Creative rewards systems that boost student buy-in
The trials and tribulations of a paper cash system
Why it’s more challenging to engage students today
And more! Tune in to learn from Sarah 🎧
2023-12-1322 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #13: How a summer of teamwork began 6 years of success – Lovington SchoolsWho: Laci Lockwood (Principal) and Chloe McFearson (Dean of Students)
Where: Lovington, NM
What:
Setting a lasting foundation through a passionate committee
Sustaining change through intentional hiring
A “Platinum Club” system that students love
And more! Tune in to learn from Laci and Chloe 🎧
2023-12-0634 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #12: Keeping it positive, building a PBIS committee – Fort SmithWho: Monica Wilhelm, Principal (Elementary)
Where: Fort Smith, Arkansas
What:
Shifting successfully to a positivity-first approach
Building a strong committee that’s not all about “Yes”
Incorporating Capturing Kids’ Hearts
And more! Tune in to learn from Monica 🎧
2023-11-2917 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #11: Hallway behavior, attendance, and giant teddy bears – Lamar CISDWho: Laura Spiegel, Assistant Principal (Elementary)
Where: Lamar CISD in Rosenberg, TX
What:
Reduced referrals from hallway behaviors
Improving attendance post-COVID with points and rewards
Get specials teachers involved in a school-wide behavior program
And more! Tune in to learn from Laura 🎧
2023-11-1632 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #10: Reinforcing Restorative PracticesYou want to shift you’re approach to discipline. Suspensions are on the rise but they aren’t improving behavior. Restorative Practices provide schools with a way to create an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.
In this episode, Jordan dives into how to not only switch from traditional discipline to restorative practices but also reinforce those practices.
We’ll talk through how restorative practices can serve as an effective alternative to traditional punishment by focusing on the root cause of the incident. We’ll also dive into how it can be paired with you...
2023-09-2913 min
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2023-09-2052 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #9: Why PBIS is Great for High SchoolsIt might seem that the more independence and maturity your students gain as they age the easier the school would become to manage…that’s just not the case.
There are a whole set of problems as your students age into young adults, mainly, that they develop young adult problems while their social skills are often a work in progress.
PBIS increases student engagement and allows schools to create an environment where students feel supported and are better able to reach their potential.
In this episode, Jordan explains why that is especially true for high...
2023-09-1511 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #8: 5 Reasons Your School Should Be Using House PointsEducation is extremely important...but nobody said it couldn't be fun.
When students struggle, we put all sorts of plans into place to intervene and help. But sometimes we tend to take accomplishments and success for granted. No more. It's time to put the fun back in our schools and that's where House Points come in!
In this episode, Jordan details the five reasons that your school should be using House Points today. It goes well beyond rewards, House Points can also serve as a tool for character development, encouraging positive behavior, responsibility, and teamwork.
2023-09-0115 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #7: The Teacher’s Guide to Navigating Back-To-School SeasonNew names, new classes, and new challenges come around every August for teachers.
All of that change can lead to a lot of sleepless nights for educators...but the surest way to combat these late summer nightmares is to master classroom management.
Because you don’t want to just get through the school year…you want to thrive. In this episode, Jordan breaks down the five most important classroom management skills that every teacher needs to master during back-to-school season.
The rules and norms we set with our students exist to create a safe en...
2023-08-1812 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #6: How to Use SMART Goals to Improve Student BehaviorWe all want student behavior to improve. Better behavior would potentially lead to fewer distractions and result in higher levels of student achievement.
Sounds great. Problem solved. Right? If only it were that easy. In order to impact student behavior you need to set goals and action plans that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. In other words, you need to set SMART goals.
In this week’s episode, Jordan walks you through how to set SMART goals that will result in real, tangible behavior changes on your campus.
A SMART goal is...
2023-08-0115 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #5 Your Multi-Year Guide To Taking PBIS District-WidePBIS is a complex system that takes time to implement and sustain. It involves changing the culture of your school community. It will require ongoing effort and dedication to ensure that all students benefit from its implementation.
That’s why school district leaders need to think about PBIS in terms of a multi-year implementation to ensure that the program is sustained long-term and that the desired outcomes are achieved.
In this week’s episode, Jordan breaks down a multi-year approach that allows school leaders to gradually introduce and refine the system, evaluate its progress, and make...
2023-07-1716 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #4 Improving Student Behavior - Tier 2 Interventions That Really WorkThere is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to solving your student discipline issues.
No matter how grand your Tier 1 System is…it’s still only designed to meet the needs of roughly 80% of your students. So how do you support the other 20%? That’s where Tier 2 Interventions come in.
Tier 2 behavior interventions provide additional support to students who are not successful with Tier 1 support alone, with the goal of preventing future behavioral incidents and helping those students succeed.
In this week’s episode, Jordan goes through six common Tier 2 Behavior Interventions with some practical advice for implemen...
2023-07-0713 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #3: The Best Ways for Educators to Relax, Progress, and Be Inspired All Summer LongWe hope you are enjoying your “summer teacher era”!
May your pool chair be forever lounging, your Yeti be forever chilled, and your roads be forever winding.
Ah, but alas it will not last forever and your teacher-brain is awfully tough to turn off. That’s why we have put together a comprehensive list of the best ways for educators to relax, progress, and be inspired all summer long.
This week’s episode is full of books, PD, social follows, blogs, podcasts, and live events that Jordan and the team have selected to help you...
2023-06-3019 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #2: Fun School Event Ideas Your Students (& Teachers) Will LoveIt’s time to look at the school calendar and pencil in some fun! In this week's episode, Jordan shares 12 fun school event ideas for class incentives, student rewards, spirit weeks, theme days, and community builders.
12 ideas you and your team can put together to incentivize and celebrate your school communities. The best part is they are all quick, easy, and super budget-friendly!
We have included three ideas for fall, winter, and spring, and a few that can work any time of the year. Feel free to use these as inspiration and build upon them to...
2023-06-2318 minThe LiveSchool PodcastEpisode #1: How to Launch Your Own House SystemWhy should you consider launching a House System in your school? Well, think about the things you’d like to change in your school.
You’d like to spend more time recognizing positive student behavior. You want less of your time tied up dealing with discipline. You want your students to be engaged and you’d like to find ways to make your building a happier place for teachers to teach.
That may sound like asking for the moon…but one program can accomplish all of those things: House Systems.
A House System is a beh...
2023-06-1615 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #37 How to Incentivize Good AttendanceGood attendance is essential for student success.
Students who attend school regularly are more likely to earn higher grades, graduate, and go on to college or other post-secondary education.
They are also less likely to drop out, commit crimes, or receive ODR’s while they are in school.
Even though we know this…many students still **struggle with attendance.
There are many reasons for this and some aren’t within the school’s control…but several of them are.
This episode is dedicated to pulling the levers you can pull to im...
2023-05-2614 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #36: Class Party Ideas to Close Out Your School YearAhh, the school year is almost over. Testing is behind us, the weather outside is great, and you, my teacher friend, are quickly running out of curriculum.
It. Is. Party. Time.
No, we aren’t talking about teacher happy hour. At least not in this episode. This week is all about planning classroom parties that are guaranteed to end your year on a high note.
This week, Justin McElwee joins Jordan to discuss end-of-the-year class party ideas that teachers can use to reward their students for a great school year.
This ep...
2023-05-1912 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #35: 6 Steps to Building a Student-Run Rewards StoreA rewards store can be a major component of a school’s behavior system. Students see that the positive behaviors they show throughout the day can lead to a reward and that encourages them to continue making positive choices.
But, for the staff, running a store can become a major headache as they shoulder more and more responsibility...But it doesn’t have to be that way!
You can make rewarding students for positive behavior both effective and sustainable by putting the students in charge!
In this week's episode, Jordan provides your school with...
2023-05-1210 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #34: From Teachers to Teachers: Classroom Management Ideas that WorkClassroom management is partly a learned skill and partly mastered art. This is why the two best ways to improve your classroom management are repetitions in your own classroom and collaborating with your experienced colleagues.
This episode is the latter. Deiera Bennett joined Jordan on the show today to talk through classroom stories and share the classroom management ideas that they used to survive and thrive in their own classrooms.
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Need more classroom management advice? Check out Deiera’s full list of Classroom Management Ideas that inspired this podcast.
You ca...
2023-05-0527 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #33: Check-In/Check-Out: A Practical Guide for School LeadersThis episode is all about behavior interventions. We are going to focus on one intervention that you can roll out in your school that allows you to leverage the resources you already have: Check-In/Check-Out.
Check-in/Check-out (CICO) is an effective behavior intervention because it’s built on relationships, accountability, and data.
But you may not know where to begin when it comes to making the program fit your school.
Have no fear, we got you.
In this episode, Jordan breaks down 6 steps to implementing CICO in your school as well as...
2023-05-0511 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #32: How to Celebrate Your Teachers All Year LongGreat schools are great because they employ and support great teachers. No other variable can impact student learning like providing high-quality teaching.
That’s why our teachers deserve to be praised, respected, and recognized. They deserve to be rewarded all year round…not just during teacher appreciation week.
In this episode, we discuss 15 ways to reward teachers all year long. From simple gestures like handwritten notes to hour-long lunches, listen in for a wide range of ideas to show your appreciation for the hard work and dedication of your teaching staff.
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2023-04-2812 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #31: Why Teachers Make the Best Comedians with Gaspare RandazzoThis episode features an interview with stand-up comedian Gaspare Randazzo, who talks about why teachers make the best comedians.
He shares his own experiences of being a teacher by day and comedian by night. As well as how that unique combination has helped him to become a better teacher and a better comic.
Gaspare talks with Jordan about the unique challenges that come with being a teacher and how life in the classroom can translate so well to comedy on the stage! Like how the complexities of school and things like lunch and principal observations...
2023-04-2134 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #30: How to Level Up Your Student Reward EventsThis episode is sure to be a hit for teachers, administrators, students, and parents alike and serves as a great 10-minute PD session on student reward events.
We’ll start with a recap of a visit to Del Valle Elementary, and discuss how they successfully designed their “Level Up” event to ensure maximum engagement from all their stakeholders.
Join us as we explore the importance of incorporating fun and meaningful activities into the event, as well as how to engage parents in the process.
Stick around until the end of the show and we’ll...
2023-04-2111 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #29: Making Sense of PBIS Tiers - What Schools Need to KnowThe Flywheel Effect is now producing bite-size PD for school leaders! In our introductory episode, Jordan is climbing the PBIS Pyramid to discover how PBIS Tiers can improve student behavior in your school.
We'll look at the basics of PBIS Tiers. As well as how they can be used to create positive school environments including examples from schools all around the U.S. that are enjoying the fruits of a well-structured PBIS program.
We'll also explore the rationale behind PBIS Tiers and discuss how school leaders can use it as a tool to support student...
2023-04-1413 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #28 What School Leaders Really Need to Know About MTSSWelcome back to The Flywheel Effect! In this episode, we explore the power of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to help students succeed in school and life. Our guest today is Cathy Emerson, a school psychologist, and MTSS expert.
Join us as she explains the basics of MTSS and shares examples of effective interventions like Check In/Check Out. Cathy will talk us through the three tiers of MTSS, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and how to identify which interventions can best meet the needs of individual students.
She’ll also discuss how to implement MT...
2023-04-1427 min
The LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #27: Improving the Experience of Teaching with Crystal ThorpeWould you recommend teaching as a career path? Be honest.
Right now, would you convince others to follow your path? You might not.
As things currently stand, we wouldn’t blame you for feeling that way either. It’s been a rough stretch.
But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Our guest today is Dr. Crystal Thorpe, former Principal of The Year for the state of Indiana. She feels all the internal and external pressures you are probably feeling in your school. Sub shortage, teacher shortages, masks, no masks, studen...
2023-01-3127 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #26 The Philosophy of Adventuring in Schools with Colin JonesShouldn’t school be a bit more like an adventure? No, we don’t mean you need your students swinging on ropes over snake pits like Indiana Jones or using the force to take down the evil empire like Luke Skywalker. But we do want our students to be as engaged in their educational journey as those fictional heroes are in their own adventures.
This episode is all about instilling a culture of adventuring in your school. It’s the art of instilling in your students an uncommon interest in what would otherwise be very commonplace.
Our...
2023-01-2431 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #25 Districts & the Connection Between Behavior, Social Media, & SEL with Dedeeh NewbernIn this episode, we are joined by Dedeeh Newbern who is the Chief Student Support Officer for Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, Kentucky. She’s here to explore the essential role of district behavior support, social media, and SEL in creating positive learning environments.
We will also dig a little deeper into restorative practices, community support, and educational partnerships that can promote positive school climates. Join us as we dive into how these topics are related and how they can help us build better school communities.
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2023-01-1740 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #24 The Ultimate Guide to District-Wide PBIS with Kim WoodImagine a school district that doesn’t just issue edicts from on high. An organization that learns together, plans together, analyzes data together, and problem-solves together. A district like that can create an environment necessary for all schools to succeed.
Kim Wood is a District Behavior Coach for Placer County Schools and she's here with us today to help you create that kind of district.
She joined Jordan and Hannah on the podcast this week to share how school districts all across the country can decrease exclusionary discipline events and increase their staff's capacity to na...
2023-01-1040 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #23 Every School in America Needs a Token Economy Featuring Jason HanigerWe teach with a real-world curriculum so that our students can make connections that lead to deeper learning.
Why can’t we do the same for behavior?
Today's guest has done just that. Jason Haniger created a Token Economy that reflects the real-world economy we live in.
The result? Students at Barry School improved their behavior while developing financial literacy skills they'll use for the rest of their lives.
In this episode, we talk with Jason about how you can utilize behavior points to teach students about interest, stocks, taxes, and bu...
2023-01-0331 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #22 Push Your School to Greatness with Houses featuring Eric KeiperWhat if we asked our students to help design the way their school functions? At St. Vincent Ferrer, that's exactly what they do. Our guest today is their Dean of Students, Eric Keiper.
He’s here to tell us all about their House System and how student leadership has meant success for the Houses and the individual students. But it’s also meant much more than that, it’s helped to create the kind of culture we all should be striving for:
A school culture, led by students, that is both competitive and empathetic.
A culture that c...
2022-12-1321 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #21 Small Shifts in Leadership That Lead to Big School Culture Wins with AJ BiancoCongratulations! You’ve just accepted a job as the Principal of a new school! Your new home comes with some concerns though. Student attendance is low, the school has a tough time keeping staff, and student behavior is off the charts.
If you’re thinking those conditions sound familiar you are not alone. Those are 3 of the most common concerns in schools all across the country coming out of the pandemic and that's why we chose those specific circumstances for a hypothetical exercise with our guest AJ Bianco.
AJ is a father, husband, assistant principal, and...
2022-12-0631 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #20 School Spotlight: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Behavior Plans with Kanetha CallahanWelcome to our School Spotlight Series! In this series, we will be dropping episodes dedicated to sharing the good works, special programs, and unique culture wins that are happening all around the country so you can take them back to your school community!
This week we are joined by Kanetha Callahan, who is the Community Achieves Site Coordinator for Margaret Allen Middle School in Nashville, Tennessee. Kanetha shared the great ways they are supporting international students, building community partnerships, and how they are aligning MAMS’s behavior expectations with the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People using LiveSchool....
2022-11-2930 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #19 Close the Gap Between Your Community and School with Rashaad PittCommunity involvement is so much more than hosting an open house and scheduling parent-teacher conferences. Your school is uniquely positioned to bring positive, measurable change to your community. But how do you unlock that potential? Today’s guest is Principal Rashaad Pitt and he's here to share some helpful advice on how you can unleash that potential to close the gap between your school and the community it serves.
In addition to community engagement, Principal Pitt also chatted with Anna and Jordan about behavior solutions like restorative practices, mediation, and family outreach. We finished up the discussion by...
2022-11-2223 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #18 Leading in the Gray with Dr. Gary DavisonIf you're going to be a very successful school leader you need to not only be comfortable living in the gray, you also need to be comfortable leading in the gray. That means not only being comfortable solving complex problems but it also means leading others through complex situations. Today's guest on the show is a leader who is not only comfortable leading his school but has also developed 22 Principals from within his own admin team.
Gary Davison is the Principal of Lambert High School in Suwannee, Georgia as well as the host of The Lodge of...
2022-11-1550 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #17 Spotlighting the Greatness in Your School with Todd NesloneyIt’s easy to get in the mindset that what you’re doing is normal or routine. But if you start thinking like that it’s easy to lose sight of the greatness happening all around you.
If you’re a leader it’s also easy to lose the great people around you if you don’t get in the habit of celebrating those who are doing great things for the students in your school.
Todd Nesloney (@techninjatodd) joined us today on the show to chat with Jordan about how you can start spotlighting the greatness in y...
2022-11-0828 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #16 How to Win Back Your Classroom with Katie NeumeierWe have all studied the importance of the first days of school when it comes to classroom management and student behavior. If you get it right early, you can set yourself up for a successful year. That makes sense.
But what if you don’t? What if you’re several months into the year and your class has veered totally off the rails?
If you're a teacher whose class has ever gotten out of hand in October or November, this is the episode for you!
Katie is an Interventionist and Instructional Coach who is he...
2022-11-0136 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #15 Proving the Power of Your PBIS Program with Principal Nick PayneShifting your discipline plan to a positive approach centered around positive interactions, rewarding good behavior, and utilizing logical consequences can be a dramatic change.
It can be met with some opposition.
Who is the strongest champion for this approach? Who stands to benefit the most from this work?
Your Students.
The PBIS program in Huntingdon, PA really started to take off when the staff began to guide and empower their students to advocate for it and take ownership of the culture in their school. Nick Payne is the Principal at Huntingdon...
2022-10-2656 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #14 Developing the Leaders Our Students Deserve with Principal KafeleDo your students feel safe in your school? Can they be their authentic self without consequence?
What stories will they tell of the experiences they had in your school? Those are the culture and climate questions we need to be asking ourselves.
Baruti Kafele joined us on the pod today to chat with Jordan and Anna on school culture, turnaround schools, defining equity, developing AP’s, and looking past the test scores.
Principal Kafele is one of the most sought-after school leadership and classroom equity presenters in America. If you are a school le...
2022-10-1941 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #13: Closing the Technology Gap Between Students and Teachers with Justin McElwee~ BONUS EPISODE~ Technology can be a battle in the classroom. Students come to school with more experience using tech tools than some of their teachers!
But it doesn’t have to be a fight, it can be an opportunity.
An opportunity to meet students where they are and increase engagement levels in our schools.
Our guest today is Justin McElwee who has committed his career to preparing teachers to become masters of the tech in their own classrooms. Justin is a Learning Resource Specialist in Chicago, Il, host of The Baseball and Whatever Po...
2022-10-1434 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #12: Building a Legacy of Positivity in Our Schools With Paul KennedyAristotle once said, “The fate of empires depends on the education of the youth.” That statement is as true today as it was in ancient Greece. That is why it is so imperative we change the negative narratives circling around our schools. Because if the next generation doesn’t understand the importance and power of education then we may not have the next generation of educators.
Paul Kennedy is the Director of Scholar Advancement for Global Academies and is known for his school culture innovations. Paul dropped by to chat with Jordan and Matt on alumni culture, athlet...
2022-10-1144 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #11 Preparing Teachers for a New Educational Reality with Professor Todd FinleyFrom the outside, it may seem that all is well. But on the inside, it may feel like you have a Kodiak Bear breathing down your neck ready to pounce.
Now imagine you're a student trying to learn Algebra or Adverbs under those conditions. That’s the reality that more and more of our kids face today as the CDC says that Trauma is the most significant health crisis in today's youth.
Todd Finley is a Professor at East Carolina University who specializes in preparing teachers to connect with students under duress and how they ca...
2022-10-0550 min
The NTM Growth Marketing PodcastThe NTM Growth Marketing Podcast #15 "Modernizing School-Parent Communication with Anna Murphy""I try not to be reactionary and the pivoting should be based off data, not off of random ideas from across the staff, not that those aren't valuable… So, I do think there is an important difference between data driven decision making and having very reactionary decision making." - Anna Murphy While working at the Boys & Girls Club, Anna Murphy managed to land a marketing internship at an edtech company. She knew nothing about marketing, but she knew how to learn, so she set about studying every aspect of it. It didn't take long for Ann...
2022-10-0343 minThe NTM Growth Marketing PodcastThe NTM Growth Marketing Podcast #15 "Modernizing School-Parent Communication with Anna Murphy""I try not to be reactionary and the pivoting should be based off data, not off of random ideas from across the staff, not that those aren't valuable… So, I do think there is an important difference between data driven decision making and having very reactionary decision making." - Anna Murphy While working at the Boys & Girls Club, Anna Murphy managed to land a marketing internship at an edtech company. She knew nothing about marketing, but she knew how to learn, so she set about studying every aspect of it. It didn't take long for Ann...
2022-10-0343 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #10: Leading Culture Change through House Systems with David OlingerIf students don’t want to be in the space, they aren’t going to learn in that space. Education can’t simply be a content delivery platform anymore. You have to create a robust Social-Emotional experience for your students to create the ideal conditions for learning. A House System can be the way you instill camaraderie and belonging into your school community.
In this week’s episode, David Olinger joins Jordan and Anna to chat about House Systems, Change Management, Incorporating SEL, and Honoring the Work that Precedes us. David is the Director of Digital Strategy for O’De...
2022-09-2742 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #9: Overcoming Tradition to Ignite Innovation with Kelly RodriguezSometimes we hold on to traditions in schools and in classrooms that don’t drive learning, culture, or experiences. Sometimes the traditions are exactly what is driving those critical pieces. In this week’s episode, we chat with Kelly Rodriguez about how to know when you need to overcome or change traditions and when you need to lean into the things that are working. Hint: ask your students!
Kelly also stopped by to chat about teaching as a 2nd career, the various meanings of a “safe school”, creating staff ownership in new programs, and we game plan your nex...
2022-09-2145 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #8: The Support that Teachers REALLY Need with Charmaine Williams* BONUS EPISODE * Teachers don’t need wellness PD or Pizza Parties. They need to be seen as professionals. Charmaine Williams is a veteran educator, accomplished writer, podcaster, and founder of the Controlled Chaos Academy. She joined Jordan and Anna this week to speak directly to school leaders on the behalf of teachers.
Charmaine also stopped by to chat about student voice, relevant rewards, administrator visibility, teacher recognition, how to coach teachers to be their best, and providing transformative learning experiences.
Links:
You can connect with Charmaine at www.alwayscharmaine.com or find her on...
2022-09-1628 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #7: The Science of a Positive School Culture with Laura Hernandez and Dion BurnsWhat sets apart a great school from a failing school? What’s the secret sauce of schools that are closing achievement gaps? Why do U.S. teachers leave the classroom at twice the rate of other developed countries?
In this week’s episode, we are joined by Education Researchers Laura Hernandez and Dion Burns from the Learning Policy Institute. Laura and Dion share their research on all of those questions above plus best practices in relationship building, self-assessing your school culture, developing trust in new programs, and we looked at time as the most critical resource in scho...
2022-09-1354 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #6: We Don’t Have a Teacher Shortage, We Have a Shortage of Teacher Appreciation with Terra TarangoIf we are going to address the teacher shortage, we need to address teacher stress, burnout, and how society views the profession. Our guest today is working on doing just that by improving student engagement and bringing community involvement into the classroom through Project-Based Learning.
Terra Tarango joins us this week to discuss Teaching Careers, Project-Based Learning, Community Involvement, Student Engagement, Fire Drills, Teacher Press Releases, Learning Loss, Pluto’s Planetary Status, and Coaching Teachers.
Links:
Don’t forget to follow @TerraTarango on Twitter or if you have questions you can...
2022-09-0642 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #5: Don’t Be Afraid to Be a Change Agent with Gerry Brooks and Lisa KearSometimes school leaders have to do what’s best for their teachers and their students. Don’t be afraid to be that agent of change when the time comes to do what's best for your school.
In this episode, Jordan is joined by Gerry Brooks (@gerrybrooksprin) and Lisa Kear (Elementary School Principal) to discuss leadership transitions, career adversity, building staff morale, teacher shortages, and how to balance what needs to be done with what your staff needs to get it done.
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Don’t forget to follow @gerrybrooksprin on all of you...
2022-08-3043 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #4: Clear Out the Noise and Create a Culture of Collaboration with Dr. Nick PolyakSchools need innovation to successfully navigate the ever-changing waters of modern education. That innovation is impossible without the collaboration of all the necessary stakeholders. In this week's episode, we talk with Dr. Nick Polyak about creating a collaborative culture in your school that allows innovation to shine.
Listen as Anna and Jordan talk with Superintendent Polyak about Career Mobility, Equity in Schools, Collaborative Cultures, Student Voice, School Leadership Trees, and how to create an Innovation Incubator in your school.
Links:
Don’t forget to follow Dr. Nick Polyak at @npolyak an...
2022-08-2341 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #3: What Do You Do When Your Behavior Plan Fails with Dr. Anthony TyrkalaWe all underestimated the behavior needs we ended up facing last school year. Learn how @PrincipalTurk and his staff built empathy in their students through relationships and logical consequences.
Listen as Anna and Jordan talk with Anthony about those topics plus servant leadership, encouraging innovation, and internal podcasts to communicate with your school community.
2022-08-1646 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #2: Letting Your Teacher Voice Be Heard with Andrea MichelleHow do we get teachers and students to want to be in our schools? Find ways to engage them. If we can find ways to make things more fun and interesting we need to do that. Because happy students are more likely to be able to learn, and happy teachers are more likely to stay and teach them.
Listen as Anna and Jordan talk with @educatorandrea about PHD Educators, rolling chair havoc, mental health, teacher choice, and how teachers can impact culture change in their buildings.
Links:
Don’t forget to follow Andrea on...
2022-08-0941 minThe LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. Episode #1: It’s Time to Rethink the Role of the Teacher with Dr. Greg GoinsWhat’s the biggest rock that can be lifted in education right now? Rethinking the role of the teacher in the classroom.
Listen as Anna and Jordan talk with Dr. Greg Goins (@DrGregGoins) about the role of a teacher, a career in Education, and how leaders can spark change within their school communities.
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2022-08-0240 min
The LiveSchool PodcastSeason 1. The Flywheel Effect TrailerComing Soon!
The Flywheel Effect will be launching August 1st. Our show is all about sharing stories of admin, school support staff, and other educational change agents that have succeeded in their initial lift and have created cultures that have so much momentum that they grow and improve exponentially.
We look forward to bringing you engaging discourse centered around School Culture and the educators who are working to change it in their school communities.
2022-07-1901 min
Hi Ed. This is Tech.Teachers Helped Build a $20 Million EdTech Company – You Can TooSo that could be you. How can you stand out? That’s what we’re talking about this week with Laura Litton, the Director of Success at LiveSchool (for four days as of recording!) Prior to that she led Customer Success at Screencastify and played a pivotal role in growing it into a $20 million company. this is all to say: Laura knows how to grow highly effective Customer SUccess teams, and she’s giving out great advice on this episode with our transitioning teacher, Tiffany Hazelbaker.
2022-04-2540 min
Kitchen Conversations14 . Car crashes and happinessThe full show notes can be found here: http://bit.ly/2s3NWSN
Chapter times:
1. Intro: 0:00
2. Sponsor: Liveschool: 4:38
3. Focusing on Now: 7:19
4. Sponsors: 23:05
5. The blue sky is always there: 30:32
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2019-01-0245 minKitchen Conversations13 . Kids want to tell the truth even when they’re lyingThe full show notes can be found here:
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Chapter times:
1. Intro: 0:00
2. Sponsor: Liveschool: 7:25
3. Are we being lied to: 9:01
4. Sponsors: 18:11
5. How do you find the truth: 25:38
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2018-12-1830 minKitchen Conversations10 . 3 mistakes nearly all beginning teachers makeThe timestamps can be found in the full show notes. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2P6mKfh
1. Intro: 0:00
2. Using a strong teacher voice isn't making you strong: 7:17
3. Sponsor: LiveSchool: 11:28
4. Please stop saying, "It's getting loud in here!": 21:46
5. Turn your students into Siri or Alexa and you'll love them for it: 26:12
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2018-11-2929 minKitchen Conversations5 . We helped a frustrated parent thank us and smile. You can too.We take a deep dive into adult conflict resolution. We also share the journey we took trying to find the best way to keep track of the choices our students made and how LiveSchool saved us.
1. Intro: 0:00
2. Frustrated parent: 3:46
3. How to call them: 8:48
4. Overall goal: 11:08
5. Now say what: 12:57
6. Sponsors: 29:52
7. Cut the tree: 37:22
8. Back to the question: 42:52
9. If all else fails: 43:48 questions.
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2018-11-0947 min
Dan OzDan Oz- Morning FogMy entry for the co-producer sprint 9 competition at Ableton Liveschool. We recorded some samples last Sunday and started making music with the samples in an around the world production session where we all had a go at each others tracks for 10 minutes. Then we took them home and had a week to complete them.
2018-02-1103 min
Dan OzDan Oz- GameboyThis is my submission for the Co-producer sprint 008 competition at Ableton Liveschool in Sydney. The main mood and genre of the song was created while we did an around the world production day where we all contribute to each others track for 10 mins at a time then rotate around the room.
2017-12-0104 min
Educational Technology for TeachersEdTech for SD Teachers Podcast - Episode 18: Teachers Present their Favorite Classroom Management Apps and WebsitesThis week, South Dakota Teachers share their favorite websites and apps that relate to classroom management. They also share some examples of how they use these websites and tools for classroom management and other activities. Here are the websites and apps discussed in this podcast:GoNoodleClass DojoDoodle BuddyYoutubeYoutube SchoolsLiveSchoolToo Noisy
2015-02-2600 min