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The Out of the Trenches PodcastEpisode #340: Mike AndersonMike Anderson has been an educator for many years. A classroom teacher for 15 years, he has also coached swim teams, worked in preschools, and taught university graduate-level classes. In 2004, Anderson was awarded a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005, he was a finalist for New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. Now an independent education consultant, Anderson works with schools in rural, urban, and suburban settings across the United States and beyond. A bestselling author, he has written nine books about great teaching and learning. In 2020, Anderson was awarded the Outstanding Educational Leader Award by NHASCD for his work as...2025-02-1224 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastDebut of the Reading League NH with Carol Tolman and Heidi ZollmanCarol Tolman, co-founder of Lexia LETRS, 3rd edition, and Curriculum Specialist Heidi Zollman speak to us about a groundbreaking new professional organization for our state, The Reading League New Hampshire. We also discuss the positive effects that LETRS has had in NH and across the world.
ABOUT
Dr. Carol Tolman has been a literacy consultant for over 15 years after serving as a classroom and special education teacher for over 25 years. In addition to authoring several publications, Carol is best known as the co-author of Lexia’s LTRS with Dr. Louisa Moats.
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NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Best of NHASCD SpotlightAs we near the end of the school year, it’s a great time to look back at some of our favorite guests from NHASCD's 85 podcasts produced since November 2020.
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Jim Knight
Christine Downing
Peter Liljedahl
Liz Cannon
Vicki Davis
Alison Rodman
Peter DeWitt
John Hattie
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NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastIrv Richardson: NHASCD's 2024 EDies winnerIf there were a Mount Rushmore of NH educators, Irv Richardson would certainly be there. On the podcast, you'll hear of Irv's illustrious career in education and his impact on thousands of students and educators. He is also the recipient of the 2024 NHASCD Educational Leadership Award as part of the NH Excellence in Education Awards…the EDies.
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Dr. Irv Richardson is likely best known as the Coordinator for Public Education and School Support for NEA-NH. He is also on the doctoral program faculty at Southern NH University and helped grow Staff Development for Educators (SD...2024-05-1636 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastExploring Messy Leadership with Alyssa GallagherAlyssa Gallagher, author of the just-released book Messy Leadership, shares her insights on embracing complexity and uncertainty in educational leadership, a topic she has explored through the experiences of 20,000 school leaders.
ABOUT
Alyssa Gallagher co-leads BTS Spark in North America, helping school leaders access leadership coaching and professional development. She has 20 years in K-12 public education as a teacher, principal and assistant superintendent. One of Alyssa’s great successes was the transformation of the Los Altos, CA school district which became a leader in educational innovation and was featured on national media, including CNN and 60 Mi...2024-05-0327 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastTIGER: NH’s Legendary School AssemblySince 2002, TIGER (Theater Integrating Guidance Education and Responsibility) has produced 2,500 shows, hosted 3,000 student workshops, and visited over 500 schools throughout New England with many different casts. For scores of NH schools, TIGER has been a lynchpin of social-emotional learning for elementary and secondary students. In this podcast, we chat with Dr. Trish Lindberg and Pam Irish, the two most responsible for this strongly successful program.
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Dr. Trish Lindberg is a Professor in the Education Leadership, Learning, and Curriculum Graduate Department at Plymouth State University (PSU). She coordinates the Master of Education in the Integrated Arts P...2024-04-1831 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastPinkerton Academy’s Unique Approach to Professional LearningABOUT
Christina is the Director of EdTech Learning and Growth, and Kirsten Soroko, is the Director of Personalized Learning and Growth, both at Pinkerton Academy.
Christina has more than 15 years of experience in education. She serves on the NHSTE (NH Society for Technology in Education) board as the Professional Learning Chair, and is a Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, and ISTE Certified Educator / Community Leader. Christina has many years of working in the IT private sector. She has also been a previous guest on this podcast, speaking on AI.
Kirsten supports the development a...2024-04-0532 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastStarr Sackstein: Pioneering Progressive EducationIn this far-reaching discussion, Starr reveals why she is one of our field’s most progressive educators. For over 20 years, she has researched and written on topics such as blogging, assessment, peer feedback, social/emotional needs, and leadership. Her primary goal is to “change the world one mind at a time.”
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Starr Sackstein’s book Hacking Assessment began a worldwide discussion on assessing students appropriately and questioned our traditional grading system. In 2012, Education Update named her an outstanding educator, and she achieved National Board Certification that year. Starr is a speaker, author, social media ex...2024-03-1529 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastFocusing on the NH Community College System with Dr. Charles LloydWith the cost of a four-year college education out of the reach of many in NH, we spend some time with the Vice-Chancellor of the Community College System of NH, Dr. Charles Lloyd, to learn about the vast statewide system of community colleges in our backyard.
ABOUT DR. LLOYD
Dr. Lloyd is the Vice Chancellor of the Community College System of NH. Before this post, he was President of White Mountains Community College. He served at NHTI/Concord Community College as Interim VP of Student Affairs, Associate VP of Student Affairs, and Professor of...2024-03-0128 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastHabits of Resilient Educators with Lindsey Prendergast and Piper LeeABOUT Lindsay and Piper
Lindsay has worked as a secondary special education teacher, an Assistant Principal, and an International School Principal. She’s served as a senior consultant and school improvement coach for the Northwest Evaluation Association, and is now Asst. Director of Learning Experiences at the Danielson Group. Lindsay is also an ASCD Emerging Leader and a frequent presenter at conferences.
Piper Lee is a former classroom and EL teacher, a Graduate Induction Clinical Supervisor, an Executive District Partnership Coach with the American Reading Company, and works for the Northwest Evaluation Association as Sen...2024-02-1628 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastRobert Jackson: Becoming the Educator Our Students NeedABOUT ROBERT JACKSON
Robert Jackson has a compelling life story. Growing up in poverty and in an abusive home, he persevered and became a college football star, leading to a brief career in the NFL. He began teaching in the Indianapolis School District and is now an award-winning speaker and author. His latest books are Becoming the Educator They Need: Strategies, Mindsets, and Beliefs for Supporting Male Black and Latino Students (ASCD) and Mothers Raising Sons.
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Robert Jackson Consulting
Becoming the Educator They Need...2024-02-0227 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Whole Child Needs a Whole School LeaderWe know more than ever that educators must aim to educate the whole child. But school leaders also need to be coached to be “whole.” Sean Slade has spent a career in health promotion, focusing on the whole child. His passion is coaching school leaders to reach their potential to be effective, caring educators. In this podcast, he describes his vision for coaching those who are leading schools and districts.
ABOUT SEAN SLADE
Sean served as a senior education officer for New South Wales, in Sydney, Australia, as Project Director for consulting firm...2024-01-1933 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastFostering Student Success and Educator Joy with Counselor Katie PagnottaKatie Pagnotta, author of the book Empowered by the Human Design: Utilizing the BBARS of Excellence Framework to Foster Student and Educator Success, believes that it is within our grasp to find joy in teaching, even in an era of high anxiety and mental illness with our students. She developed the BBARS (Brain and Body Aligned Responsive Systems of Excellence) by integrating the evidence-based approach of 18 professionals from various fields. In this podcast, we learn more about the hope inherent in this process.
ABOUT
Katie is a Saint Anselm College graduate and...2024-01-0532 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastUtilizing the H.U.M.A.N. Leadership Framework with Kristen MorelandEpisode description
There are over 500 million references on Google Scholar regarding the topic of leadership. Yet, Kristen Moreland offers a refreshing new approach with her H.U.M.A.N. Leadership Framework, which emphasizes the power of positive adult school culture.
ABOUT
Kristen Moreland is an accomplished facilitator and educational leader with over 25 years of international and domestic experience. Kristen has recently transitioned from the Pan American School in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where she served as an instructional coach for three years, to northern New Hampshire, where she is currently t...2023-12-1529 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastCelebrating NH’s Premier Teaching and Technology Conference with Cyndi DunlapThe Christa McAuliffe Transforming Teaching and Technology Conference just completed its 37th year of operation. We sat down with Cyndi Dunlap, who has been the driving force behind this wonderful New Hampshire institution and also learned about Cyndi’s rich career in technology education.
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If you want to know about NH’s technology education history, there’s no one better to learn from than Cyndi Dunlap. She began her career as a middle school special education teacher and then transitioned to groundbreaking technology development and consulting, all in the education space. She is the cur...2023-12-0235 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe State of Literacy in 2023 with Liz CannonLiteracy expert Liz Cannon joins us to reflect on her sabbatical year, where the literacy field is at currently, and where it’s going.
ABOUT LIZ
Liz was last year’s recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical and is the founder and owner of Literacy Leaders NH, providing support to educators throughout the state utilizing the science of reading. She has worked as a reading and writing specialist for the last 14 years in the Hopkinton School district and has been an elementary teacher in NH and California. Liz is also in the doctoral program at South...2023-11-1733 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Math Expertise of Peter LiljedahlEpisode description**
Dr. Peter Liljedahl is one of the most sought-after math educators in the world, and we are blessed to host him on NHASCD Spotlight. In this episode, Peter provides an overview of his research around “Building Thinking Classrooms” as a prelude to his NHASCD/NHTM webinar on November 21 and 22. Register today at nhascd.org.
ABOUT
Dr. Peter Liljedahl is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the Faculty of Education and an associate member in the Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada.
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NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastBuilding Thinking Math Classrooms with Ann Elise RecordABOUT
Ann Elise Record is a well-known New Hampshire math educator, writer, and consultant. She has been in the field for 22 years as a K-5 Math Coach, adjunct faculty member for Plymouth State University, Bureau of Education and Research presenter, and currently an independent elementary math consultant providing customized professional development. She is a contributing author of the books “Fluency Doesn’t Just Happen with Addition and Subtraction” and the upcoming book “Fluency Doesn’t Just Happen with Multiplication and Division.” Ann Elise has worked with schools nationwide and presented for the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics...2023-10-2031 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastDe-implementation with Peter DeWittEpisode description
Peter DeWitt is one of education’s leading voices, and his latest book is De-implementation: Creating Space to Focus on What Works. We chat with Peter about how an overload of initiatives hurts teachers and administrators and how de-implementation, a technique utilized in the medical field, can help improve our profession.
ABOUT
Dr. Peter DeWitt was a K-5 teacher for 11 years and a principal for eight years. For the last decade or so, he has been facilitating professional learning worldwide based on the content of his best-selling books. Pet...2023-10-0636 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastUpdating your PLCs through Achievement Teams with Steve VenturaEpisode description
Most schools and districts have functional professional learning communities (PLCs) in place. Yet, it’s likely that the early excitement and focus for the PLCs may have waned a bit. In this podcast, Steve Ventura previews his October 5, 2023, NHASCD conference entitled Achievement Teams: A Better Approach to PLCs.
ABOUT
Steve Ventura is the president and lead consultant at Advanced Collaborative Solutions. He is a well-known author and sought-after conference speaker and consultant. Ventura is a former elementary and secondary teacher and has worked as a school principal and superintendent.
He...2023-09-1229 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastNH Public School Minimum Standards (306s) with Christine DowningThe New Hampshire Minimum Standards, or Ed 306, have become a controversial topic in our schools and in the press. Yet, most of the public does not understand what these standards represent and why they are critically important for our students. On this podcast, we chat with Christine Downing, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for SAUs 32, 75, and 100, to help us unravel the “306s.”
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Christine Downing is the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for SAU 32 (Plainfield), SAU 75 (Grantham), and SAU 100 (Cornish). She has 30 years in education as an NHED consultant, middle scho...2023-09-0134 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastArtificial Intelligence at the Onset of a New School YearEpisode description
Our panel is back again for our second podcast regarding artificial intelligence (AI) just five months after our first recording on the subject. We talk about the significant changes in this “moving target” of AI and what teachers in K-12 and higher ed need to know as we begin the school year. Check the essential links below.
ABOUT
Michael Wakefield is a musician and consultant on technology for educational and nonprofit organizations. He is an adjunct professor at Keene State College and was previously a technology consultant for the Massachusetts Assoc...2023-08-1842 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastDeveloping the Whole Child for Their Whole LifeAs Stephanie explains, the key is not “life-long learning”– it’s “life-long thriving.” The world is a challenging place. Our children need more support than ever to thrive and find joy in their life. In this chat, author and consultant Stephanie Malia-Krauss expands on her book Whole Child, Whole Life - 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive and provides insight into the type of adult intervention children need.
ABOUT
Stephanie is a teacher, social worker, author, and consultant to national non-profits, cities, states, and schools around supporting children and their families. She is the founder o...2023-08-0432 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastSupporting and Improving Teacher Instruction with John AlmarodeEpisode description
“We don’t want to play blackjack with the life of an 8-year-old,” says John Almarode, who has dedicated his life to improving teacher instruction. John recently presented to high acclaim with John Hattie at NHASCD’s Visible Learning Conference, co-sponsored with Corwin in February 2023. In this podcast, John discusses with our hosts Bill Carozza an Kristen Moreland how higher education can significantly impact PK-12, John’s partnership with Hattie, Doug Fisher, and Nancy Frey, PLC +, and his experience writing books.
ABOUT
John is an award-winning Professor of Education...2023-07-2033 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastUsing Civic Engagement to Re-Energize Schools with Doannie TranDoannie Tran is the author of The Open System: Redesigning Education, & Reigniting Democracy with co-author Landon Mascareñaz. This episode explores how open communication between education stakeholders can improve equity and bolster public trust in our schools. The honest, daily exchange of ideas can counteract the overheated confrontations at school board meetings and the lack of civility regarding schools on social media.
ABOUT
Dr. Doannie Tran is a partner at the Center for Innovation in Education. He formerly served as an assistant superintendent for the Academics and Professional Learning Department in Boston Public Schools and t...2023-07-0630 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastASCD's Instructional Tech Expert, Monica BurnsDr. Monica Burns is ASCD’s go-to tech person. She has a rich career as a classroom teacher, author, speaker, and consultant. Most importantly, she is passionate in her quest to help teachers integrate technology into their classrooms.
About
Monica Burns, EdD, is a curriculum and EdTech consultant, ASCD Faculty member, and founder of classtechtips.com As a classroom teacher in New York City, she used digital tools to create an engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students. Burns has led workshops and webinars and provided keynote presentations to teachers, ins...2023-06-1529 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastTouring Literacy’s Democratic Roots with Tom NewkirkEpisode description
Tom Newkirk is a New Hampshire literary treasure who has spent a career teaching writing to scores of teachers. He believes deeply that the printed word helps to sustain democracy, and he articulates that belief in his latest book, due out in September, Literacy’s Democratic Roots – A Personal Tour Through 8 Big Ideas. In this episode, we explore the theme of his book in light of our current educational reality.
About our Guest
Tom is the author of numerous Heinemann titles, including Embarrassment, Minds Made for Stories, The Art of Slow Read...2023-06-0141 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastManage Your Time or Time Will Manage You with PJ CaposeyAs PJ says, time is finite and difficult to manage. The key is managing yourself. In this podcast, PJ offers practical advice on how educators can get much more done in the same time they have always had.
About
PJ Caposey is an award-winning author, educator, and Illinois’s 2022 Superintendent of the Year. PJ served as the Oregon, IL High School principal for four years and is currently serving in his fifth year as the superintendent of Meridian Community Unit School District 223. PJ is also a sought-after keynote presenter, consultant, and professional development provider and has...2023-05-1831 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Distinguished Career of 2023 NHASCD EDies winner Jan YostOn this bonus episode of the podcast, we are beginning a new tradition of interviewing our annual NHASCD EDies award winner. This year, Steve Lebel and Bill Carozza are honored to speak with Jan Yost, who will receive her award at the annual NH EDies awards event on June 3.
About
Jan Yost is a veteran board member, President, and Executive Director at NHASCD. Jan has served as a high school math teacher, middle school principal, consultant, and author of the 2006 Corwin book Curriculum Mapping for Differentiated Instruction, K-8 with her friend Michelle L...2023-05-1129 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastFair School Funding in New HampshireSchool funding continues to be a contentious issue in New Hampshire, from the 1997 Claremont case to the current ConVal lawsuit. Zack Sheehan, the Executive Director of the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project, joins Bill Carozza and Laconia, NH Superintendent Steve Tucker, to talk about the state of school funding and where it may be going in the future.
ABOUT
Zack Sheehan has a rich background in advocacy. He worked as a legislative assistant for the NH House of Representatives, was a field organizer for the Family Friendly Economy, and was instrumental i...2023-05-0536 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastRevolutionizing Math Education: The Journey of a Startup FounderAs an entrepreneur, Jeremy Thiesen says, “I don’t know what’s not possible.” It is precisely this attitude that has helped Jeremy Thiesen build the successful mathematics assessment company Math ANEX. In this episode, Jeremy explains how the company started and how mathematical thinking is the key to success for this generation of students living after the pandemic.
ABOUT
Jeremy graduated from Leigh University with a degree in statistics. He became a successful entrepreneur, having formed several start-ups, including Jeremy’s most recent project, Math Anex, formed with his partner Patrick Callahan. T...2023-04-2137 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastTaking Tech Back with Cool Cat Teacher Vicki DavisVicki Davis (The Cool Cat Teacher) is one of the most influential and impactful educators on the Internet. In this episode, we have a wide-reaching discussion about technology strengths and limitations, artificial intelligence, teacher work-life balance, and the dangers of social media on our mental health.
ABOUT
Vicki is a veteran K-12 teacher and Instructional Technology Director in southwest Georgia. Her blog, CoolCatTeacher.com, logs 100,000 unique monthly visitors monthly, while her Twitter account contains nearly 165,000 followers. Vicki has won numerous awards, including being a 2022 Top 40 Edtech Influencer. She continues to be dedicated t...2023-04-0646 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Adventure and Anxiety of AI and Chat GPTWhen Chat GPT launched worldwide in November 2022, it brought both adventure and anxiety to the education world. On today’s podcast, we are joined by three NH technology educators to talk about the current and potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on teachers and students and how we can harness its power to support teaching and learning.
OUR GUESTS
Michael Wakefield is a musician and consultant on technology for educational and nonprofit organizations. He is an adjunct professor at Keene State College and was previously a technology consultant for the Massachusetts Association of...2023-03-1745 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastBoosting Professional Learning with Allie RodmanAllie is a consultant, author, and school board member who devotes her career to adult learning. Whether you are a teacher, administrator, or parent, you will be challenged by Allie's wisdom.
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Allison Rodman is an independent consultant to public, private, charter, parochial, and independent schools worldwide. She has been a classroom teacher, assistant principal, director of professional development, instructional coach, and director of teaching and learning. Allie is also a school member in her hometown in New Jersey and the author of the 2019 ASCD book Personalized Professional Learning; A Job-Embedded Pathway For Elevating Teacher Voice.2023-03-0333 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastFlipped Mastery Learning with Jon BergmannEleven years ago, Jon Bergmann wrote the book Flip Your Classroom, and his world has never been the same since. Educators worldwide embraced flipped learning strategies, and Jon followed up with nine more books on the subject. His latest book is The Mastery Learning Handbook - A Competency-Based Approach to Student Achievement. Jon returned to the classroom as a high school science teacher in 2019. He still consults in schools throughout the world.
ABOUT
Jon Bergmann is one of the pioneers of the Flipped Class Movement and has a very popular YouTube channel with more than 5 million v...2023-02-1742 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastUniversal Design for Learning and Mathematics with Naomi ChurchEpisode description
Naomi Church is passionate about many things in education, but Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Mathematics are at the top of her list. In this episode, Naomi helps us understand UDL and expresses her views on the current state of math instruction in K-12 schools.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Naomi Church is an experienced educator, credentialed coach, and skilled speaker. She served Broward Schools in Florida for over 17 years as a Professional Development Specialist, Mathematics Intervention Program Specialist, ESE Support Facilitator, RtI Coordinator, Literacy Coach, and teacher. She holds a dual...2023-02-0338 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastVisible Learning with John HattieEpisode description
Perhaps no researcher has impacted education as much as John Hattie. His meta-analysis research on instructional effect size has influenced an entire generation of educators. In advance of the NH Visible Learning + Institute with John Hattie and friends, he sat down with us to talk about his life as a researcher, the state of our field, and what we can expect at the conference on February 13 at the Doubletree Hilton in Manchester.
To register for the Institute, head to nhascd.org. Be sure to use the code “NHASCD” for a $25 discount.
Abou...2023-01-1740 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastExploring Digital Storytelling with Brett PierceStorytelling is an ancient and enduring form of communication. With modern digital tools, a new generation of students can tell stories through digital pathways and communicate effectively and purposefully using text, sound, music, and imagery. Join us for this conversation with Brett Pierce, author of the new Heinemann book Expanding Literacy; Bringing Digital Storytelling into Your Classroom.
ABOUT BRETT PIERCE
Brett is the founder and Executive Director of Meridian Stories and author of the book from Heinemann Publishing, Expanding Literacy: Bringing Digital Storytelling into Your Classroom (Spring 2022). Brett has spent much of his professional life...2023-01-1137 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastBecoming The Minimalist TeacherEpisode description
The advent of the pandemic made Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman and Christine Arnold’s work more relevant than ever. In this discussion, the authors of the ASCD Book The Minimalist Teacher describe their premise that teachers need to take care of their own physical and mental health first to be effective educators for their students.
About Our Guests
Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman is an international education advisor, teacher coach, and classroom teacher and has taught and led schools in Singapore, New York City, and Edmonton. Tammy is a past president of the ASCD Emerging Leaders Al...2022-12-2038 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastA Conversation with Renaissance Man, Dr. Gene KernsAs we near the end of 2022, the field of education is undoubtedly in transition. Gene Kerns, Chief Academic Officer for Renaissance, the company behind well-known products such as Star Assessments, Nearpod, and Accelerated Reader, offers fervent hope for our profession.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Gene Kerns serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Renaissance. He has a rich background as the Supervisor of Academic Services for the Milford, Delaware School District, a faculty member at the University of Delaware, and has been a teacher and administrator in both Delaware and Virginia. Gene holds a bachelor’s...2022-12-0632 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersTackling the Motivation Crisis with Mike Anderson The Authority 12Veteran educator and consultant Mike Anderson joins the podcast this week to discuss his ninth book, Tackling the Motivation Crisis: How to Activate Student Learning Without Behavior Charts, Pizza Parties, and Other Hard-to-Quit Incentive Systems. Mike and Ross discuss: Evidence of the motivation crisis in schools — but why it also may not be as bad as it seems What’s wrong with incentives? Why incentive systems are so hard to quit The six key intrinsic motivators and how educators can use them to get students engaged “We need to make sure students’ academic w...2022-11-1754 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastImprove Every Lesson Plan with SEL with Jeffrey BensonThe impact of the Pandemic has only heightened the need for educators to integrate social-emotional learning into their instruction. In this wide-ranging interview, Jeffrey Benson speaks of supporting schools and teachers that work for all students.
ABOUT JEFFREY BENSON
Jeffrey has over 40 years of experience in education as a teacher in elementary, secondary and post-secondary settings and has served as an administrator in day and residential schools. Jeffrey has studied and worked in areas as diverse as special education, learning theory, mathematics, trauma and addiction, and conflict resolution. His latest ASCD book is Improve Every L...2022-11-1638 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastSuicide Prevention with Sarah Gould of “Connor’s Climb”Suicide is a topic shrouded with fear and misunderstanding, especially regarding school-aged children. Sara Gould is from “Connor’s Climb,” an organization with a mission to provide suicide prevention education to New Hampshire youth and the community.
ABOUT SARA GOULD
Sarah has worked for 15 years in the mental health field. She’s a certified youth mental health first aid trainer and formally a school counselor. One of her specialties is suicide training, and Sarah has been at the forefront of creating, revising, and implementing suicide prevention policies and procedures. Sarah is currently the Training & Program Coordina...2022-11-0726 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastLeadership Training with BTS-SparkJoin us for this conversation with Sean Slade and Victoria Rodrigue from BTS-Spark, a leading professional learning organization for school leaders. They address the real challenges of leadership and develop thoughtful, purposeful, and effective leaders at all levels of school personnel - directly impacting student success. NHASCD is proud to partner this year with BTS-Spark.
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Sean Slade
Sean is an education leader, speaker and author, with nearly three decades of experience in education, both in the US and globally. With a strong background in education reform and wellbeing, he has...2022-10-2042 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastExploring Literacy Instruction with Liz CannonJoin us for a rich discussion with literacy expert Liz Cannon.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Elizabeth (Liz) Cannon was born and raised in the Granite State and graduated with a Master's Degree from UNH. She was an elementary classroom teacher in the Deerfield School District, taught in California for a year, and is currently a Reading and Writing Specialist at the Harold Martin School in Hopkinton, NH. Liz was honored this year as the recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical and is dedicating her work to supporting teachers in the critical task of teaching young children...2022-10-0632 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastStudent-Centered Coaching with Diane SweeneyJoin us for this rich conversation with Diane Sweeney, instructional coach authority, on the particular focus of student-centered coaching.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Diane Sweeney has been an author and educational consultant since 1999. She is the author of several books on student-centered coaching, published by Corwin, including her latest Moves for Launching a New Year of Student-Centered Coaching (Corwin, 2022), Student-Centered Coaching from a Distance (Corwin, 2021), The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching (Corwin, 2020), Leading Student-Centered Coaching (Corwin, 2018), Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves (Corwin, 2016), and more. Diane holds a longstanding interest in how adult learning translates to learning in...2022-09-1532 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastGay-Straight Alliances in NH SchoolsJoin us for this conversation with Richella Simard, Art Teacher at Manchester West High School in Manchester, NH, and Anna Barret, a Paraeducator at Souhegan High School in Amherst, NH. Both are advisors for “GSAs” or Gay-Straight Alliances. We talk about the challenges and successes of this venture across their two schools. NHASCD President Steve Lebel joins us as co-host.
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What I Wish Parents Would Do When Their Kid Comes Out
A google form to order a welcoming sticker for busin...2022-09-1438 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastLeading With Empathy with Dr. Tom HoerrJoin us for this conversation with Dr. Thomas Hoerr to discover new perspectives on leading with empathy. Tom is speaking as a part of our NHASCD/NHASP conference series on October 18. Register at nhascd.org.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Tom Hoerr is one of the best-known voices in school leadership. Tom retired after leading the New City School in St. Louis, Missouri, for 34 years and is now the Emeritus Head of School. He is currently a Scholar In Residence at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) and teaches in the Educational Leadership program, preparing prospective principals...2022-09-1331 minNHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastCuring Burnout with Chase MielkeJoin us for this conversation with Chase Mielke and learn how educators can deal with teacher and administrator burnout. There’s lots of hope in this chat!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Chase Mielke is an award-winning educator, writer, and speaker focusing on preventing teacher burnout and increasing student engagement. As an engaging, nationally recognized speaker, he has traveled across the nation and world to speak with students and educators on topics of resilience, mindset, applied neuroscience, and positive psychology.
In addition to modeling excellence as an educator, he is the best-selling author of The Bu...2022-08-0326 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Teacher's Principal with Jen SchwankeJen Schwanke, education leader and author, shares thoughts on how educational leaders can support their teachers and encourage practices that lead to the best outcomes for students.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jen Schwanke has been an educator for 24 years, teaching or leading at all levels. She is the author of two previous books: You’re the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leaders and The Principal Reboot: 8 Ways to Revitalize Your School Leadership. She has also written for Choice Literacy, Education Week Teacher, Principal, and Principal Navigator. She is a frequent co-host and con...2022-06-1535 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastPersonalized Professional Learning with Allison RodmanJoin us for a conversation with Allison Rodman to hear how she supports individuals and organizations with designing and facilitating professional learning that is personalized, purposeful, and paradigm-shifting.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Allison Rodman is the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Learning Loop, an educational consulting organization that provides professional learning services to districts, schools, nonprofit organizations, and businesses internationally.
Allison has experience as a teacher, instructional coach, school leader, director of professional development, board member, and consultant, which enables her to understand a wide variety of perspectives in her professional learning...2022-05-1920 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastAchievement Teams: How a Better Approach to PLCs Can Improve Student Outcomes and Teacher Efficacy with Steve VenturaListen to Steve Ventura share the background of Achievement Teams and the four-step meeting protocol.
This framework provides a structure for teachers to accurately reflect on teaching between pre/post assessments while identifying areas of student needs. Next, teams decide on the very best instructional approaches to address those needs. When schools and school systems de-emphasize individual practice and promote collective ability, teams of educators continuously reflect on and improve their practice, and as a result, have a greater impact on student learning.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Steve Ventura is a highly motivational and k...2022-04-1024 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Regulated Classroom with Emily Read DanielsWith the increase in teacher/administrator stress and increase in challenging student behavior, self-regulation is key to bolstering resilience. When an educator knows how to self-regulate they then have the capacity to teach and model to their students how to self-regulate. Listen to Emily Read Daniels share information about the importance of a regulated classroom.
ABOUT OUR GUEST & CONTACT INFORMATION
Emily Read Daniels is the author of The Regulated Classroom©, an approach to cultivating conditions for felt safety in the classroom. She developed this approach after spending years as a school counselor working with dysregulated stu...2022-03-2333 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastLeading Collective Efficacy with Stefani Arzonetti Hite and Jenni DonohooAuthors Stefani Arzonetti Hite and Jenni Donohoo share insights on the relationships between student achievement and collective efficacy as well as their model for leading collective teacher efficacy.
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Dr. Stefani Arzonetti Hite is an acclaimed author and internationally renowned leadership expert. Backed by over thirty years of experience in education as a teacher, administrator, and international school leader, Stef supports schools in developing effective systemic change initiatives. Dr. Hite is a member of ASCD's FIT Teaching® (Framework for Intentional and Targeted Teaching®) Cadre, is the founder of Tigris Solutions, and has authored seve...2022-03-0919 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching with Jim KnightListen to an interview with instructional coaching founder, Jim Knight about his newest ASCD book, The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching: Seven Factors for Success.
ABOUT OUR GUEST & CONTACT INFORMATION
Jim Knight is a founding senior partner of the Instructional Coaching Group (ICG) and a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. He has spent more than two decades studying professional learning, effective teaching, and instructional coaching, You can reach Jim and learn more about his work at the Instructional Coaching Group.
BUY THE BOOK
The De...2022-03-0538 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastUprooting Instructional Inequity: The Power of Inquiry-Based Professional Learning with author Dr Jill Harrison BergNoted leadership coach Dr. Jill Harrison Berg shares how teacher leaders amplify the power of collaborative inquiry as a means for identifying, interrogating, and addressing instructional inequity and speaks about the three levels of learning: individual, relational, and organizational.
ABOUT OUT GUEST & CONTACT INFORMATION
Jill Harrison Berg, Ed.D. is a leadership coach, school improvement consultant, researcher and writer committed to maximizing the leadership potential of teachers. In addition to Uprooting Instructional Inequity (ASCD 2022), Dr. Berg is the author of Leading in Sync: Teacher Leaders and Principals Working Together for Student Learning (ASCD, 2018). Her monthly c...2022-02-2533 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastElevating Educator Voices Through AdvocacyMembers of the inaugural cohort of Klawe Fellows for EdReports share their stories and the importance of advocacy in their work.
Buy the Book at Kendall Hunt2022-02-2536 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Principal as Chief Empathy Officer: Creating a Culture Where Everyone Grows - An interview with author Dr. Thomas HoerrWhat role does empathy play in the success of a school leader? Listen to Dr. Thomas Hoerr share the importance of empathy in being effective and the key skills in becoming a Chief Empathy Officer.
ABOUT DR. THOMAS HOERR
Thomas R. Hoerr, PhD retired after leading the New City School in St. Louis, Missouri for 34 years and is now the Emeritus Head of School. He is currently a Scholar In Residence at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and teaches in the Educational Leadership program, preparing prospective principals. He also led the ISACS New Heads Network a...2022-02-2221 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastDemystifying Discussion: How to Teach and Assess Conversation Skills K-5: An Interview With Author Jennifer OrrAuthor and teacher Jennifer Orr shares how to take the passion and chatter that K–5 students bring to the classroom and turn it into conversation skills that make them better learners?
ABOUT JENNIFER:
Jennifer Orr is an elementary school teacher in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. She has taught for more than two decades in almost every elementary grade at schools serving highly diverse populations. She has experience with students who are learning English; in special education and advanced academic programs; and from military families.
CONTACT INFORMATION
jennorr.com
Twitter: @jenorr
P...2022-02-2230 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastWomen in Educational LeadershipSuperintendent of Schools Jennifer Gillis (Manchester School District), Sydney Leggett (SAU 75), and Meredith Nadeau (SAU 21), the original organizers of the NH Women in Educational Leadership Initiative, share the challenges for women in educational leadership.
Contact Information:
Dr. Jennifer Gillis - jgillis@mansd.org; Dr. Sydney Leggett - sleggett@sau75.org; Meredith Nadeau - mnadeau@sau21.org2022-02-2122 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Instructional Leader's Guide to K-8 Science"Although a content-neutral approach to supervision—one that emphasizes general pedagogical features such as student engagement, cognitive load, or classroom management—is undoubtedly beneficial, the best instructional leaders know that content-specific approaches are necessary to achieve real excellence." Listen to Dr. Rebecca Lowenhaupt and Dr. Rebecca Katsch-Singer share their insights and strategies from their work in the Instructional Leadership for Science Project (ILSP) and their book, The Instructional Leader's Guide to Implementing K-8 Science.
Buy the book at ASCD, Amazon, Barnes & Nobel
Website: https://www.sciencepracticesleadership.com2022-02-1532 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastCompassionate Coaching: Navigating Barriers to Professional Growth with authors Kathy Perret and Kenny McKeeKathy Perret and Kenny McKee join the podcast to discuss dealing with barriers teachers face and the corresponding ways that coaches can help teachers surmount them. They share insights from their new book, Compassionate Coaching: How Educators Navigate the Barriers to Professional Growth.
Contact Information: Kathy Perret - kathyperretconsulting@gmail.com; Kenny McKee - Kennethcmckee@gmail.com
Websites: Kathy: https://www.kathyperret.org; Kenny - https://kennycmckee.com
Twitter: Kathy - @KathyPerret; Kenny - @kennycmckee
#educoach – a Twitter chat devoted to the topic of instructional coaching that i...2022-01-1133 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastStretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work with author Jennifer AbramsJennifer Abrams, the author of Learning to Have Hard Conversations and Swimming in the Deep End, discusses her new book Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work
Contact information: email - jennnifer@jenniferabrams.com or (605)868-1916
Website: https://jenniferabrams.com/
Buy the book is at www.miravia.com/products/stretching-your-learning-edges-growing-up-at-work/
E-Book is at https://redshelf.com/book/1827571
In February Jennifer starts a new workshop series on the book is at https://miravia.regfox.com/stretching-your-learning-edges-20222021-12-2025 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastBuilding Resiliency Through SEL with Katie PagnottaKatie Pagnotta, the owner of Resilient Roots, PLLC, is a NH licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC), certified NH school counselor, parent coach, consultant, and social-emotional learning (SEL) enthusiast. Listen to Katie share how to support resiliency skills through integrating SEL throughout the school.
Contact Information: resilientrootsccc@gmail.com2021-12-1042 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastWorking Around the "New" Normal: A Conversation with the Mindful Learners Collaborative TeamThe Mindful Learners Collaborative team (Dr. Lisa Fermia-Hou, Kim Wyborney, and Jon Verity) discuss how schools work around the present-day situations and the need for students, staff, and administrators to build connections.
Website: https://mindfullearnersnh.com
Contact Information: Lisa@MindfulLearnersNH.com
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NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastTeaching with Empathy - A Conversation With Author Lisa WestmanWhether it's planning and delivering instruction or just interacting with others throughout the day, every action you take is an opportunity to demonstrate empathy toward your students, your colleagues, and yourself. Author Lisa Westman shares her motivation for writing this new ASCD book and explores three types of empathy within the educational experience.
Contact Information
email: lisa@lisawestmanconsulting.com
website: lisawestman.com
Purchase the book at
ASCD, Amazon2021-11-2329 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A Podcast"What's Your Leadership Story?" with Vicki Bautista and Gretchen OltmanWhen leading in a school, everyday events and the chaos of life can sometimes get in the way of remembering what inspired you to become a school leader. So, how can you regain that sense of purpose, renewal, and inspiration? Co-authors Vicki Bautista and Gretchen Oltman discuss their new ASCD book, What's Your Leadership Story? A School Leader's Guide to Aligning How Your Lead with Who You Are to address that question.
About our guests
Gretchen Oltman is an author, attorney, and educator. She works as an associate professor of interdisciplinary studies at Creighton University, wh...2021-11-0331 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastThe Minimalist Teacher - A Conversation with Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman and C Y ArnoldCo-authors Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman and Christine Arnold discuss their new book The Minimalist Teacher. Tammy and Christine have developed a way to bring a minimalist mindset to the classroom and shed the burden of too many initiatives, strategies, and things in general. Their Triple P process helps teachers declutter in three steps: identify something's purpose, prioritize what is important, and pare down to essentials.
Because the Triple P process emphasizes structured and candid self-reflection to determine what is essential, meaningful, and useful—and then discard what is extraneous—The Minimalist Teacher can be adapted to the physical classroom envir...2021-11-0229 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastDiversity and Our School Library CollectionsIn this episode, Sarah Kunyosying and Susanna Hargreaves from the Amherst (NH) School District share their experiences with conducting an audit of their school's library collection to ensure a range of diverse experiences, voices, and experiences within a culture and group.2021-10-2942 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastHacking Learning Centers: An Interview with Starr Sackstein and Karen Terwilliger.In this episode, we are excited for you to hear from co-authors Starr Sackstein and Karen Terwilliger as they discuss their new book Hacking Learning Centers in Grades 6-12. Starr and Karen share their journey in the use of learning centers at the middle and secondary levels as well as how learning centers transform a classroom into a dynamic learning experience.
Contact Information
Starr Sackstein
*email - mssackstein@gmail.com *website - mssackstein.com *Twitter - @Ms Sackstein
Karen Terwilliger
*email - kterwilliger005@gmail.com
Buy the book Hacking Learning Centers in...2021-10-2536 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastPrincipal Labs: Strengthening Instructional Leadership Through Shared LearningCo-authors Megan Kortlandt, Carly Stone, and Samantha Keesling discuss the flexible structure for collaborative professional learning that they call the principal lab, in which K-12 principals learn with and from each other to become better instructional leaders.
The authors are available for keynotes, workshops, coaching, and consulting.
Contact Information:
Samantha Keesling -
email - SamanthaKeesling1@gmail.com
Twitter - @Keesling_Math
Megan Kortlandt
email: megankortlandt@gmail.com
Twitter: @megankortlandt
Carly Stone
email: carlystone3@gmail.com
Twitter: @CarlyStone_PL
Buy the book at
ASCD, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble
2021-10-2031 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastManaging Standards-Based Grading: A Conversation with Constance Borro and Starr SacksteinWe begin Season 2 by featuring educators Constance Borro and Starr Sackstein. Constance is the founder and CEO of Mastery Portfolio which is an interactive software application that breaks down student grades on standards/competencies and not numbers. Its mission is to provide a means for motivation and equity through grading practices. Starr is COO of the company and a nationally renowned author, speaker, and educational thought leader.
Ms. Borro and Ms. Sackstein discuss the idea of standards-based grading and reporting along with the benefits to students, teachers, and parents.
Contact information:
constance@masteryportfolio.com2021-10-1834 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastMath and Hip-Hop: Dispelling the Notion That All Mathematicians are GeeksDr. Peter Michael Plourde is the director of faculty development at the University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDC-CC), teaches mathematics, and to the general public and to many of his students, is known as Professor Lyrical for his work as a hip-hop artist.
Join Dr. Randy Wormald and Executive Director Jan Yost for an interview with Prof. Lyrical and a discussion on the intersection of education and hip-hop.
Website: https://www.professorlyrical.com/
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwYaIlrCDBBEnWDbMf9-ow
2021-05-1036 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastPre-Service Education during the PandemicDr. Cara Procek, SNHU Professor of Education, shares some of the challenges that faced education students during the pandemic.2021-04-1126 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastMaking It: What Today's Kids Need For Tomorrow's WorldListen to Stephanie Malia Krauss speak about her new book, Making It: What Today's Kids Need For Tomorrow's World in which she goes beyond the question of what young people need to succeed in school, to ask what they need to be ready for life.
RESOURCES
Stephanie's website
Purchase the book at
Bookshop.org,
Amazon,
Barnes & Noble,
Books a Million
2021-04-0637 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastAssessing with RespectAuthor Starr Sackstein talks about her newest book and offers best practices for results as SEL needs become more and more important.
RESOURCES
about Assessing with Respect: Everyday Practices that Meet Students' Social and Emotional Needs
order Assessing with Respect: Everyday Practices that Meet Students' Social and Emotional Needs
(Be sure to include our affiliate's PASS code, NHAFF , when you order Starr's book!)
Starr Sackstein's website2021-04-0341 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A Podcast(SEAL) Social-Emotional Artistic LearningWe all know social-emotional learning is of the utmost importance, but what is the best way to teach it to our students? Listen to teacher, author, and consultant, Elizabeth Peterson, share what SEAL is, the benefits of integrating the arts with SEL, and how to get started.
RESOURCES
Teach SEAL
The Inspired Classroom
2021-04-0125 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastIntegrating the ArtsJoin teacher, author, and consultant Elizabeth Peterson as she discusses how arts integration helps students engage in content and deepen their learning.2021-03-2425 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastCoaching SEL TeamsThis episode is sponsored by Eduplanet21.
Listen to Krista Leh, educator, adjunct professor, and educational consultant specializing in SEL, share tips, stories, and strategies that you can do to support SEL, build capacity and integrate SEL into the culture of the school. She also discusses the role of an SEL Coach and teams.
Krista is the founder of Resonance Education Inc
RESOURCES
Krista Leh's eduplanet21 SEL Institute
eduplanet21
Navigating SEL From The Inside Out (Elementary School Focus) pdf
2021-03-2325 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastClassroom Culture and Student EngagementTeacher coach, ASCD and EdWeek Classroom author and ASCD Emerging Leader (class of 2014) Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman is this episode's guest speaker. Tune in to listen to Tammy discuss the importance of classroom culture and best practices for student engagement.
FUTURE RESOURCE
The Minimalist Teacher co-authored by Tammy and published by ASCD in June 2020.2021-03-1744 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastFrom Feedback to "Feed-forward": Shifting Language to Invite Learners Towards GrowthEducators of all types - classroom teachers, administrators, support staff, coaches - are feedback-providers in various ways. Feedback is critical to the learning process at all stages. And yet, traditional feedback focuses on what the word describes, looking back. Lindsay Prendergast, discusses the impact of a mindset shift towards "feedforward" and the resulting impact our language and practices can have on student learning.
RESOURCES
Email: lindspren@gmail.com,
Twitter @lindspren
Website, www.gradingforlearning.com
The Feedback Fix by John Hirsch2021-03-0825 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastMind-Brain Research and the Neuroteach Global ProjectGlenn Whitman, Director of The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, Md., where he also teaches history joins us to discuss neuroscience in teaching and the Neuroteach Global Project.
Resources
The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning
Neuroeducation Confidence Diagnostic (free measurement of current MBE knowledge and translation confidence)
Neuroteach Global Pilot Access program (free for public and charter school teacher cohorts)
Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academies
An Educational Neuroscience Research Base to Get Your Started2021-02-2644 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastCurriculum Matters: Deeper DivesMelody Arabo, EdReports Outreach Specialist and US Department of Education Teacher Ambassador Fellow, shares insights on why quality curricular materials matter and how EdReports can be used as a foundation for conversations about your curriculum.
EdReports
Fordham Institute Report
The Opportunity Myth
2021-02-2629 min
Transformative PrincipalOvercoming Our Motivation Crisis with Mike Anderson Transformative Principal 390Mike Anderson has been an educator for more than 25 years. A public school teacher for 15 years, he has also taught preschool, coached school swim teams, and taught university graduate level classes. He now works as a consultant providing professional learning for teachers throughout the US and beyond. In 2004, Mike was awarded a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005 he was a finalist for NH Teacher of the Year. In 2020, he was awarded the Outstanding Educational Leader Award by NHASCD for his work as a consultant. A best-selling author, Mike has written eight books about great teaching and learning. When...2021-02-2453 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastTech Tips for the Classroom with Dr. Monica BurnsDr. Monica Burns, ASCD author and faculty member, shares strategies and tech tips for encouraging student participation and engagement, inviting student collaboration, assessing and providing feedback, and building relationships with families.
EPISODE RESOURCES
Monica Burns' Website
On-Demand Video
Tailoring Classroom Technology Tips for Learning Outside the Classroom - an archived presentation with handouts.
Books (Click to find each book on Amazon)
Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom
40 Ways to Inject Creativity into Your Classroom with Adobe Spark
NEW: Classroom Technology Tips (Quick Reference Guide)
NEW: Distance Learning Essentials (Quick Reference Gu...2021-01-1934 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastBeat Teacher Burnout - An Interview with Mike AndersonAuthor, consultant, and NHASCD member, Mike Anderson (@balancedteacher) discusses health and balance in teaching. Mike talks about some main areas of teacher wellness that are especially important right now and suggests small steps that both teachers and school leaders can take.
EPISODE RESOURCES
To learn more about the Beat Teacher Burnout Institute, click here. Get a 25% discount, if you are an NHASCD Member. Contact Jan Yost to get the discount code. (nhascd@nhascd.org)
Mike Anderson's Website2020-12-1036 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastTips for Remote TeachingNHASCD President-Elect Steve Lebel and Executive Director, Jan Yost were invited by and joined our friends from MEASCD to talk about tips for remote teaching. We joined MEASCD President Matt Drewette-Card and Executive Director, Dr. Leigh Alley for this informative episode. Take a listen!2020-11-241h 06
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastLanguage, Choice and Balance - A Conversation with Mike AndersonAuthor and consultant, Mike Anderson and NHASCD President, Steve Tucker, discuss the challenges of self-directed learning during the COVID-19 crisis. How do we support true self-direction (not simple compliance) in students as they work from home? What are some practical strategies teachers can try? They also discuss how to support self-directed learning in ways that are manageable and not overwhelming for teachers.2020-11-2444 min
NHASCD Spotlight: A PodcastFrom Webinar to PracticeDana Foulds, NHASCD Treasurer and Digital Learning Specialist at Broken Ground Elementary School (Concord, NH), shares information about the journey she and her team took after attending a webinar series on Social-Emotional Learning.
EPISODE RESOURCES
NHASCD Website - Resources Category: Professional Learning and Tag: Social-Emotional Learning
2020-11-2010 min
Maine ASCD: The PodcastTips for Remote TeachingIn this episode, @MEASCD Executive Director Dr. Leigh Alley and President Matt Drewette-Card (@DrewetteCard) talk tips for remote teaching with our friends @NHASCD Executive Director, Jan Yost, and President-Elect, Steve Lebel. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@MEASCD), and on Facebook (facebook.com/meascd). Reach out and talk back. Thanks for listening!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maineascd/message2020-11-141h 06
An Educator's LegacyShifting Motivation with Mike AndersonMike Anderson’s mission is to help make teaching and learning more self-directed and joyful for both children and teachers. He has been an educator for more than 25 years. A public-school teacher for 15 years, he has also taught preschool, coached school swim teams, and taught university graduate level classes. He now works as a consultant providing professional learning for teachers throughout the US and beyond.
In 2004, Mike was awarded a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005 he was a finalist for NH Teacher of the Year. In 2020, he was awarded the Outstanding Educational Leader Award by NHASCD fo...2020-09-2239 min