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Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher TransitionEmpowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher TransitionPart 1: Creating a Culture of Collaboration to Empower Teachers with Dr. Chris Jones *68Send us a textToday, I interviewed Christopher Jones, a high school principal, discussing his approach to leadership and building a supportive culture. Chris emphasized teacher empowerment and engagement as key to student success. He described fostering a sense of belonging through gratitude in faculty meetings and activities like defining and sharing personal "whys."  We also discussed creating a vision of the graduate and measuring progress toward it. Chris highlighted the importance of recognizing the human side of educators, especially during challenging times like the pandemic.Dr. Chris Jones is a seasoned educator f...2024-03-2223 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorSEEing to Lead - Addressing Staff + Student AnxietyDr. Christopher S. Jones SEEing to Lead book: https://www.amazon.com/SEEing-Lead-Support-Engage-Empower-ebook/dp/B0B2ZKXZSH   Please follow and contact this guest via:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCSJones Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCSJones/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcsjones/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcsjones/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherJonesDr Website: https://teamjonesedu.com/     Dr. Chris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 22 years. His experience in the c...2023-10-2137 minThriving EducatorThriving EducatorAddressing Staff + Student AnxietyDr. Christopher S. Jones SEEing to Lead book: https://www.amazon.com/SEEing-Lead-Support-Engage-Empower-ebook/dp/B0B2ZKXZSH   Dr. Chris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 22 years. His experience in the classroom ranged from 8th - 11th grade working in an urban setting. A portion of this was spent opening a high school division for an expanding charter school. He has just finished his 14th year as a building administrator. Chris is also the Vice President of the Massachusetts State Administrators Association (MSAA). True to his "why" of improving the educational experience f...2023-10-1137 minThe Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel BauerThe Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel BauerMaking A Ruckus On Campus  Dr. Chris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 22 years. His experience in the classroom ranged from 8th - 11th grade working in an urban setting. A portion of this was spent opening a high school division for an expanding charter school. He has just finished his 14th year as a building administrator. Currently the Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in Whitman, Massachusetts, Chris is also the President-Elect of the Massachusetts State Administrators Association (MSAA).  He is the author of SEEing to Lead, a book that provides strategies for how modern leaders can and must su...2023-09-2041 minThe Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel BauerThe Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel BauerIrreplaceable LeadershipIrreplaceable Leadership Dr. Chris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 22 years. His experience in the classroom ranged from 8th - 11th grade working in an urban setting. A portion of this was spent opening a high school division for an expanding charter school. He has just finished his 14th year as a building administrator. Currently the Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in Whitman, Massachusetts, Chris is also the President-Elect of the Massachusetts State Administrators Association (MSAA).  He is the author of SEEing to Lead, a book that provides strategies for how modern leaders can a...2023-09-1350 minStronger Together ExperienceStronger Together ExperienceStronger Together with Christine Ravesi-WeinsteinChristine Ravesi-Weinstein @RavesiWeinstein Fighting Your Inner Voice @DisruptTheBook & Anxious. Speaker, Vlogger, Editor, @MASCD Board. Works: http://bit.ly/CRWworks YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheRunnersHigh Website: ravesiweinstein.com2023-08-1209 minDe Facto LeadersDe Facto LeadersTeacher-centered leadership (with Dr. Chris Jones)Many people who are involved in K-12 education want to be “student-centered”, but what if that’s not the most effective place for leaders to put their efforts?I wanted to discuss this topic with Dr. Chris Jones, who shares why school leaders can create a bigger impact by supporting teachers and those working directly with students. Dr. Chris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 22 years. His experience in the classroom ranged from 8th - 11th grade working in an urban setting. A portion of this was spent o...2023-07-051h 07Get a CUE PodcastGet a CUE Podcast45. Get a CUE with Kristina Ishmael and the US Department of Education's Office of EdTechBrandon sits down with Kristina Ishmael of the US Department of Education's Office of EdTech to talk all things teaching and learning! As the leader of the Office of Ed Tech, Ishmael executes the office mission of developing national edtech policy that enables everywhere, all-the-time learning and supports digital equity and opportunity. Brandon and Kristina talk about funding post-Covid education, equity in schools, and her presentation at the upcoming MassCUE/MASCD Spring Leadership Conference on March 3 at The College of the Holy Cross. 2023-02-1332 minWired EducatorWired EducatorSEEing to Lead, an Interview with Chris JonesWEP 229: SEEing to Lead, an Interview with Chris JonesIn this 229th episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing an amazing educational leader named Chris Jones. Chris is the author of a really powerful, leadership book titled Seeing to Lead. I had so much fun talking with Christ and I learned a ton. He delivers actionable steps to help anyone improve and I love his authenticity and fun spirit. This is a great interview for anyone in education that wants a bit of refreshing inspiration, encouragement and some golden nuggets to level up and make a difference.  Dr. Chris Jones has b...2022-11-281h 07In AWE Podcast with Sarah JohnsonIn AWE Podcast with Sarah JohnsonEpisode 131: In AWE of Hedreich Nichols-EdTech Queens SeriesHedreich is an award winning author, consultant, and EdTech nerd who helps districts and organizations transform culture, practices and outcomes through student led learning, design thinking and digital literacy. Her award-winning book, Finding Your Blind Spots (Solution Tree) helps educators, parents and students create inclusive learning communities. Her workshops and keynotes for MASCD, CUE, VASCD, etc., and districts throughout the US and in Europe inspire educators to get off the stage so that students can ideate, collaborate and create their own experiential learning pathways. Hedreich, who has additionally written 5 non-fiction books for grades 4-8 for Cherry Lake...2022-11-1440 minThe Kee to Success PodcastThe Kee to Success PodcastHow Can We Make Equity Work in Schools | What Are We Getting Wrong w/ DEI work?Award winning author and consultant Hedreich Nichols is an EdTech nerd helping districts and organizations transform culture, practices and outcomes through student led learning, design thinking and digital literacy. Her award-winning book, Finding Your Blind Spots (Solution Tree) helps educators, parents and students create inclusive learning communities. Her workshops and keynotes for MASCD, CUE, VASCD, etc., and districts throughout the US and in Europe inspire educators to get off the stage so that students can ideate, collaborate and create their own experiential learning pathways.  Hedreich, who has additionally written 5 non-fiction books for grades 4-8 for Cherry Lake Publishing, also h...2022-09-1149 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioToo Many Demands, Too Little Time: Are We Ready To Adopt a Minimalist Approach to Education?We're all struggling to manage more demands on our schedules and too little time to give those demands the attention they require.  Have we reached the point where we need to take a more minimalist approach to educating our students? Follow on Twitter: @TMus_Ed & @carnold005 @a_rebora  @ascd  @ILascd  @MASCD @iowaASCD  @TXASCD @ASCDConf  @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman is an ASCD author, professional learning facilitator, and Head of Teaching & Learning at Kokua Academy in Kona, Hawai’i. She also has experience teaching and leading Singapore, New York City, and Edmonton, Canada. As an active m...2022-05-1909 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioFive Strategies to More Effectively Develop Students’ Real World Thinking Skills Five Strategies to More Effectively Develop Students’ Real World Thinking SkillsWe’re seeing increased demand in the world and the workplace for complex thinking skills, but in education, we often struggle to teach these competencies. In this episode, we discuss three barriers and explore five strategies that can help surmount them. Follow on Twitter: @jaymctighe @a_rebora @ascd @ILascd @MASCD @iowaASCD @TXASCD @ASCDConf @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Jay McTighe has co-authored 14 books, including the award-winning and best-selling “Understanding by Design” series with Grant Wiggins. He recently co-authored Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making with Harvey Silver. He is the director of the...2022-05-0211 minTransformative PrincipalTransformative PrincipalSEEing to Lead with Christopher Jones Transformative Principal 477Dr. Chris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 21 years.  He has just finished his 13th year as a building administrator.  True to his “why” of improving the educational experience for as many people as possible by being purposeful, acting with integrity, and building character, he is currently the Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in Whitman, Massachusetts. Chris is also an Massachusetts Influence 100 Fellow focused on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the educational setting and a Vice President of the Massachusetts School Administrators Association (MSAA). Chris is passionate about continuous improvement and the idea that s...2022-04-1726 minLinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in EducationLinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in EducationFighting Your Inner VoiceContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicide. Listener discretion advised. What do you do when you can’t trust your inner voice? First diagnosed with depression and anxiety at age 23, Christine Ravesi-Weinstein is no stranger to fighting with her inner voice. In this episode, she shares the deeply personal and powerful story of her battle with depression and anxiety and her journey to mental wellness. Now serving as an Assistant Principal at a Massachusetts high school, Christine is dedicated to removing the stigma of mental illness and works to promote physical activity as...2022-03-2549 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioAre We Genuinely Stepping Closer to Equity in Education and How Do We Know?Our guest shines a bright light on the connection between policies, practices, and mindsets when it comes to equity in education.  Join us as we unpack the critical indicators of success that we should track to confirm progress made and continued unmet needs Follow on Twitter: @Teachers_Lead @a_rebora  @ascd  @ILascd  @MASCD @iowaASCD  @TXASCD @ASCDConf  @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Jill Harrison Berg is a leadership coach, school improvement consultant and professional learning leader.  She is a regular columnist in ASCD's Educational Leadership magazine, and the author of the forthcoming book, Uprooting Instructional Inequity: The Power of...2022-03-2409 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioSeven Keys To More Respectful, Supportive, and Impactful Instructional CoachingToo often instructional coaching makes teachers feel diminished and undervalued.  In this episode, we unpack the elements that produce more impactful, and supportive coaching that leave teachers feeling respected and empowered. Follow on Twitter: @jimknight99 @a_ rebora  @ascd  @ILascd  @MASCD @iowaASCD  @TXASCD @ASCDConf  @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Jim Knight is a senior partner at the Instructional Coaching Group and a senior research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. His recent book is The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching.2022-03-1510 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioSeven Keys To More Respectful, Supportive, and Impactful Instructional CoachingToo often instructional coaching makes teachers feel diminished and undervalued.  In this episode, we unpack the elements that produce more impactful, and supportive coaching that leave teachers feeling respected and empowered. Follow on Twitter: @jimknight99 @a_ rebora  @ascd  @ILascd  @MASCD @iowaASCD  @TXASCD @ASCDConf  @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Jim Knight is a senior partner at the Instructional Coaching Group and a senior research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. His recent book is The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching.2022-03-1110 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioEquity Initiatives: What Works, What Doesn't and Why?Many education leaders have discovered that equity initiatives are a lot easier to launch than to achieve.  In this episode, we unpack the essential elements of successful equity initiatives and identify the common pitfalls that typically derail them. Follow on Twitter: @shiftingllC @a_rebora  @ascd  @ILascd  @MASCD @iowaASCD  @TXASCD @ASCDConf  @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bdåå Dr. Dwayne Chism, dean of the school of education at Peru State University, and an expert on school equity. He's written a February article on building coherence in equity strategies.2022-02-0110 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioWell-being: Engaging and Uplifting Students in a Volatile WorldThe challenges of pandemic teaching and learning have sparked heightened interest in student well-being and engagement. Join us as we explore a new vision for organizing schools around what’s important and meaningful to students. Follow on Twitter: @hargreavesbc @a_rebora @ascd @ILascd @MASCD @iowaASCD @TXASCD @ASCDConf @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Andy Hargreaves is a Research Professor, Boston College, Director of CHENINE (Change, Engagement & Innovation in Education), University of OttawaPresident & Co-Founder, ARC Education www.atrico.org He co-authored Five Paths of Student Engagement with Dennis Shirley and authored Well-being in Schools,2022-01-1810 minRethinking Learning PodcastRethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #127: Amplify the Voices of All Students with Hedreich NicholsHedreich Nichols is an author, educator, and consultant helping educators and districts amplify the voices of all students. Hedreich’s YouTube series and podcast, SmallBites, further help campuses amplify student voices by focusing on equity in education. Between SmallBites and her work as a writer, Hedreich works to help educators create more culturally responsive classrooms and campuses. Her Cherry Lake trade titles "What is Antiracism?" and "What is the Black Lives Matter Movement?" provides teachers with materials to help students understand systemic inequities; and her upcoming Solution Tree title, Finding Your Blindspots, provides educators with guiding principles to help th...2021-12-0246 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioSustaining Emotional Energy and Resilience During an Extremely Tough School Year: What Works, What Doesn’t?As we all push through another exceptionally challenging school year, we pause to talk about proven ways to sustain our emotional energy and resilience. Join us as we separate what works from what doesn't. Follow on Twitter: @brightmorningtm @a_rebora  @ascd  @ILascd  @MASCD @iowaASCD  @TXASCD @ASCDConf  @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Elena Aguilar, a widely known expert on instructional coaching, is the president of Bright Morning Consulting, a speaker and presenter, and the author of several influential education books, including Coaching for Equity and Onward: Cultivating Resilience in Educators.2021-11-2811 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioPrevention Interviews: A Strategy for Managing Student Discipline Issues (Before They Happen)Our guest acknowledges what most of us know intuitively, punishing students is a marginally effective way to manage student discipline issues. Join us to learn about an approach that can encourage new behaviors and give us a language to talk with students about their efforts and their progress. Follow on Twitter: @jeffreybenson61 @a_rebora @ascd @ILascd @MASCD @iowaASCD @TXASCD @ASCDConf @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Jeffrey Benson, a veteran educator and administrator, studied and worked side by side with national leaders in the fields of special education, learning theory, trauma and addiction, school reform, advisory programs...2021-11-0710 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioIf We Are Positive and Ignore the Negative, Teaching and Learning Will Thrive, Right?In this episode, we look at why ignoring what teachers are really thinking and feeling in the name of being unwaveringly “positive” can actually undermine school culture and create a toxic work environment. Listen in as we unpack why our collective efficacy requires school leaders to leave space for faculty to express negative feelings and talk about what’s not working in our schools. Follow on Twitter: @paul_emerich @a_rebora @ascd @ILascd @MASCD @iowaASCD @TXASCD @ASCDConf @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Paul Emerich France is a National Board Certified Teacher, keynote speaker, and education consultant. He is...2021-10-2509 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead Radio3 Things Your Black and Brown Students Desperately Wish You Understood About Teaching Them — Especially This TermAfter 18 months of pandemic-driven trauma, many of our students, are simply not okay. The social-emotional implications are often greater among black and brown students for myriad reasons. But the way we respond to these kids in our classrooms this term could make a profound difference in the trajectory of their lives. Listen in to hear what many of your black and brown students would tell you if they had the words and thought you would really listen. Follow on Twitter: @rjmotivates @a_rebora @ascd @ILascd @MASCD @iowaASCD @TXASCD @ASCDConf @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Robert Jackson...2021-10-0710 minUnlocking Unlimited Potential StoriesUnlocking Unlimited Potential StoriesWith Christine Ravesi-Weinstein "Fighting Your Inner Voice" (S2, E13)Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind these innovative thought leaders. In Season 2, Episode 13 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Christine Ravesi-Weinstein (@RavesiWeinstein, RavesiWeinstein.com), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Christine is a school leader, a MASCD Board Member, and an author of 2 books. She is the author of two books: "Anxious" and "Fighting Your Inner Voice." In this episode, Christine talks about the story behind the release...2021-09-3029 minASCD  Learn  Teach  Lead RadioASCD Learn Teach Lead RadioHow Our Instructional Mindset Evolved During a Year of Pandemic Teaching and LearningJoin us for a discussion on how pandemic-driven changes in our teaching practices shifted our mindset and how changes in our mindset may transform our instructional practices for the near future and beyond. Follow on Twitter: @Teachers_Lead @a_rebora @ascd @ILascd @MASCD @iowaASCD @TXASCD @ASCDConf @scASCD @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Jill Harrison Berg is a leadership coach, school improvement consultant and professional learning leader. She is a regular columnist in ASCD’s Educational Leadership magazine, and the author of the forthcoming book, Uprooting Instructional Inequity: The Power of Inquiry-Based Professional Learning (ASCD, December 2021).2021-09-1910 minCan\'t Make This UpCan't Make This UpE36: Wardrobe Malfunction with Dr. Chris JonesChris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 22 years.  He has just finished his 14th year as a building administrator.  True to his "why" of improving the educational experience for as many people as possible, he is currently the Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in Whitman, Massachusetts. Chris is passionate about continuous improvement and the idea that success is not a destination, but a process.  Chris is a teacher-centered Principal and his beliefs around the importance of a positive work environment, continuous growth, and a healthy family work-life integration can be seen in the presentations/wor...2021-08-2623 minI Wish I Knew EDU with Ramona MehargI Wish I Knew EDU with Ramona MehargE166-Dr. MatthewX JosephThis week on I Wish I Knew EDU, I’m talking to Dr. Matthew X Joseph, @MatthewXJoseph about not over teaching or talking, the power of a global PLN, #WalkingED, MASCD, promoting innovation, podcasting, & his new book: Power of Connections @MentorRound @codebreakeredu XFactorEDU2021-08-2331 minThe Counter Narrative: Changing the Way We Talk (and think) About EducationThe Counter Narrative: Changing the Way We Talk (and think) About EducationEpisode 52: Interview with Hedreich NicholsWelcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively portrays our disenfranchised populations. I’m your host, Charles Williams. An educator for 15 years, a current school principal in Chicago, and an educational consultant. -- Before we jump into today’s episode I wanted to tell you about a super exciting event that I have coming up and I would love for you to be in attendance. In a...2021-04-3037 minMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastE7: The Pres steps into the room. Shaunna Harrington joinsShaunna Harrington, Ph.D. @Shaunna3830 Teacher Educator | Education Justice | History of Education | President MASCD2021-03-0819 minMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastSI,E8: Megan Farrell's Life of ServiceShaunna Harrington talks with board member Megan Farrell, Principal of the PK-8 School in Oak Bluff on Martha's Vineyard, about the importance of teacher voice and student well being, and what it means to live a life anchored in a commitment to service. 2021-02-1925 minMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastS1E6: Talking Reading with Erin SarpardShaunna Harrington talks with Erin Sarpard, the MASCD Communications Director, about her teacher life. Listen in on our conversation about how she became a teacher, why she chose to specialize in teaching reading, and what she's learned about teaching and learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. 2021-01-1015 minMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastThe Room Where It Happens: S1, E5- Christine Ravesi-WeinsteinShaunna Harrington, MASCD President, talks with board member Christine Ravesi-Weinstein about her story of becoming an educator and an advocate for students with anxiety.  Check out Christine's book Anxious: How to Advocate for Students with Anxiety Because What If It Turns Out Right?. You can reach Christine at her website: https://www.ravesiweinstein.com/. Also check out her non-profit, Running from Anxiety: http://www.runningfromanxiety.org/. You also can follow her on Twitter @RavesiWeinstein.  2021-01-0132 minMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastS1 E4: Talking all things education with Kerry GallagherKerry Gallagher JD (@KerryHawk02) TEDx & Keynote Speaker, St John's Prep Asst Principal for Teaching & Learning, ConnectSafely Director of Education, ASCD Emerging Leader, Adobe Education Leader. Check out all her work on her website: http://www.kerryhawk02.com/2021-01-0113 minMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastS1 E3: Taking leadership and the road into education with Martin GeogheganMartin Geoghegan @MGeoghegan22 Proud @HAYSchoolNorton Principal; dad of 2 amazing boys; #MSAAchat founder; @MASCD BoD Past-Pres; @MassCUE 16 Pathfinder; L1 Google Cert Ed; #AlwaysLearning 2021-01-0124 minMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastS1: E1: When Patience Is Your SuperPower with Suzy BrooksSuzy Brooks,  MASCD Past President, highlights the power of slowing down during COVID and focusing on the most important parts of our lives: patience, wellness, family, and our passions.    After 10+ years as an elementary teacher, Suzy Brooks is now the Director of Instructional Technology for Mashpee Public Schools in Massachusetts. She provides professional development and hands-on workshops for educators at local, regional, and national venues. You can learn more about Suzy by visiting her website: http://www.technicallyinvisible.com/author/simplysuzy/. 2020-12-2921 minMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastMASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens PodcastS1: E2: Finding Joy In the Small Things with Natacha ScottNatacha Scott, an MASCD Board Member, currently serves as the Director of Educator Engagement for ICivics.   When Natacha is not diligently working on supporting teachers, curating resources, and developing curriculum, she enjoys spending time baking delicious treats and chauffeuring her 8 year old boy - girl twins to sports practice. Follow Natacha on Twitter @natacha_scott.2020-12-2920 minGet a CUE PodcastGet a CUE Podcast20. Get a CUE with 2020 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Takeru NagayoshiBrandon sits down with New Bedford English and Research teacher Takeru "TK" Nagayoshi, the 2020 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. During their conversation, they talk about the process of becoming a teacher of the year candidate, anti-racist and anti-bias in education, recruiting more BIPOC into education and leadership positions, TK's advocacy work, and the upcoming MassCUE/WGBH/MASCD/MSLA Better Together workshop. You can find TK Nagayoshi on Twitter at @TK_Nagayoshi2020-08-1833 minThe Guiding Principals PodcastThe Guiding Principals PodcastEpisode #8: Success Is Not A DestinationChris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 18.5 years.  He has just finished his 11th year as a building administrator.  True to his "why" of improving the educational experience for as many people as possible, he is currently the Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in Whitman, Massachusetts. Chris is passionate about continuous improvement and the idea that success is not a destination, but a process.  Chris is a teacher centered Principal and his beliefs around the importance of a positive work environment, continuous growth, and a healthy family work life integration can...2019-08-1946 minThe Perkins PlatformThe Perkins PlatformWhat Time the Bell Rings: New Start Times for American SchoolsAmerican schools have long been scheduled around an abandond agrarian life-style.  Our guest is part of a national movement to adjust school start times that are developmentally appropriate. Dr. Kyla Wahlstrom is a Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on educational leadership, professional development of teachers, the politics of school change, and the role of standards in school reform. Dr. Wahlstrom is an experienced school administrator and classroom teacher, and she is the recipient of the MASCD National Research Award for her ground-breaking study of th...2016-08-1729 minWhat Time the Bell Rings: New Start Times for American SchoolsAmerican schools have long been scheduled around an abandond agrarian life-style.  Our guest is part of a national movement to adjust school start times that are developmentally appropriate. Dr. Kyla Wahlstrom is a Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on educational leadership, professional development of teachers, the politics of school change, and the role of standards in school reform. Dr. Wahlstrom is an experienced school administrator and classroom teacher, and she is the recipient of the MASCD National Research Award for her ground-breaking study of th...2016-08-1729 min