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The Prepared School PsychIntegrating Data Analysis and Creative Storytelling in Education with Ryan EstrelladoIn this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric engages in an insightful conversation with Ryan Estrellado, an experienced educator, author, and former school psychologist. Ryan discusses his career journey, emphasizing the importance of data in educational settings and the misconceptions surrounding it. He shares his approach to humanizing data by integrating storytelling, making it more engaging and effective. Ryan also delves into project management techniques, the significance of understanding job duties, and prioritizing tasks to avoid burnout. Listeners will learn practical strategies for effective communication in IEP meetings, the balance between data and intuition, and...
2025-03-251h 13
Donuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsWhy We Tell Stories in Education (with Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson and Mathew Green)What does it mean to be a storyteller in education?
It’s a bonus episode of Donuts in the Lounge! I got to chat with two of my favorite education creators, Mathew and Green and Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson. We talked about why storytelling turned out to be an important part of our creative projects.
Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson on Instagram
Safe, Seen, and Stretched in the Classroom
Mathew Green on Instagram
The Art of Teaching Podcast
Ryan Estrellado on Instagram
The K–12 Educator’s Data G...
2022-11-2158 minDonuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsWhy Relationship Building Matters for School Data Use (with Tiffany Lee)I got to hang out with Tiffany Lee, who is a School Psychologist in northern Virginia and a YouTube content creator. Thousands of viewers tune in to learn from Tiffany’s experiences as a school psychologist. She’s made videos about a day in the life of a school psychologist, resume tips from school psych grad students, what it’s like to be a school psych intern, administering school psych tips like a pro, and more.
Sour cream donuts
Royal icing
National Association of School Psychologists on learning disabilities
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TiffanyLee
IG: https://www.ins...
2022-09-2937 minDonuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsData Visualization and Setting Up for Success (with Dr. Stephanie Evergreen)On this episode, I chat with Data Visualization expert and one of my data heroes, Dr. Stephanie Evergreen. Stephanie has done keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 clients, like MasterCard and Facebook. She also works with mission-aligned clients, like the United Nations, the Boys and Girls Club, AARP, and The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. She has three books and a popular blog about data visualization.
Grab a coffee and your favorite donut and let’s go deep on data visualization in Stephanie’s trademark style—authentic, practical, funny, and social justice-minded. Enjoy the episode.
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2022-08-0148 min
About Practice13: Not good, not bad: A discussion about social media in educationIn this episode, Ryan and Josh speak with Jeff Carpenter and Catharyn Shelton about their recent article on education influencers (co-authored with Stephanie Schroeder). Jeff, Catharyn, and Stephanie's article is "The education influencer: A new player in the educator professional landscape" and was published in the Journal of Research on Technology in Education earlier this year: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15391523.2022.2030267
Jeff is jeffpcarpenter on Twitter
Catharyn is catharynshelton on Twitter
Ryan is ry_estrellado on Twitter and Instagram
Josh is jrosenberg6432 on Twitter
Music: Rabbit Hole by...
2022-07-191h 00
Donuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsHow Teachers Can Use Multiple Sources of Student Data for Decision-Making (with Graciela Flores)In this episode, I got to hang out with Graciela Flores who is a teacher, content creator, and one of the first teachers I talked to while researching for The K–12 Educator’s Guidebook.
Do you ever wish someone with lots of experience in the classroom would open up their bag of tricks and talk about how they work? If that’s you, you’ll want to settle in and check this out. It’s like a mini-workshop on dual immersion instruction. It’s also a mini-workshop on practical data use, whether you teach in a dual immersion cl...
2022-07-0559 min
The Art of TeachingRyan Estrellado: The beautiful world of data and how to empower educators to drive school improvement.Ryan Estrellado is a writer, educator, and data scientist. He tells inspiring stories about the reality of education work, ranging from overcoming a fear of data to finding a creative practice in the workplace.
In this interview we talked about:
If data in schools even matters.
Why we need to make meaning out of data.
How to rethink data use in schools.
How to measure what matters?
Ryan was a wonderful, insightful and fascinating guest. I hope that you get as much out of this interview as I did.
Just a quite note, a...
2022-06-151h 03Donuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsTeaching With Style (with my teacher friend Megan)In this episode, I got to hang out with Megan who was one of the first teachers I talked to while researching for The K–12 Educator’s Guidebook. I really like Megan’s story because of her drive to refine her craft. That’s really inspiring to me. She even has a surprise plot twist in her career journey that we talk about.
When I interviewed Megan for the book I wanted to know what resources teachers liked. Megan showed me a book, which would influence how I wrote the K–12 Educator’s Data Guidebook. Or rather, Megan’s rela...
2022-06-0750 minDonuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsUsing Stories and Data in Your Education Job (with Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson x Ryan Estrellado)I got to hang out with researcher, author, and educator Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson! Here's what we talked about:
Why using data is very rarely black and white and what it’s like to be brave enough to explore in those grey areas
We explore the question Can we quantitatively measure teacher impact?
How educators can use stories more in their every day work
Links from the Conversation
Julie’s YouTube channel, where she interviews educators about their impact and careers
This conversation originally appeared on Julie's YouTube channel
julieschmidthasson.com
chanceandchances.com
Safe, Seen, and Stretch...
2022-05-0232 minDonuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsWhy Social Emotional Learning Isn't a New Topic (with Lauren Parker)If you're reading The K-12 Educator's Data Guidebook, this episode goes great with Chapter 9: “Using “Data Questions.”
Lauren Parker on Twitter
Lauren’s TEDxLSSC Talk on Mental Health in Schools
CASEL: Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Child Mind Institute
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Sign up for Ryan’s email list and get 20 percent off The K–12 Educator's Data Guidebook
Visit my website and get Data Resources and More for K–12 Educators
Music by Pglet on Blue Dot Sessions
2022-04-1144 min
DatabasEDSo you think you’re not a “data person”: Ryan Estrellado on creating communities with data and data scienceIn this episode, we talk with educational consultant, data scientist, book author, podcast host, and former educational psychologist Ryan Estrellado about living in the Venn diagrams of overlapping professional communities and finding your (our) place in those intersections. We talk about practical strategies for working with educators who have a wide variety of interests in data and specifically tools for data analysis, and about breaking down common misconceptions about data analysis or data science as it can be used to answer real questions in local educational settings. Although we had planned to focus the episode on Ryan's new book...
2022-04-041h 02Donuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsThe Rules Come From Somewhere (with Dr. Cara Jackson)If you're reading The K-12 Educator's Data Guidebook, this episode goes great with chapter 7, “Student Level Data” and chapter 8, "Accountability Data.”
Dr. Cara Jackson on Twitter
Democratizing the Development of Evidence
Assessment Education: Bridging Research, Theory, and Practice to Promote Equity and Student Learning
Below the Bubble: “Educational Triage” and the Texas Accountability System
Ryan Estrellado on Twitter
Get 20 % off the K-12 Educator’s Data Guidebook
Music by Pglet on Blue Dot Sessions
2022-03-2243 minDonuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsHow to Redefine Winning (with Dr. Heather Michel)If you're reading The K-12 Educator's Data Guidebook, this episode goes great with Chapter 4 "Time is the Problem" and Chapter 11 "Reflect and Revise."
Dr. Heather Michel on Instagram
Dr. Heather Michel on Twitter
Dr. Heather Michel on LinkedIn
Sign up for Ryan’s email list and get 20% off The K-12 Educator's Data Guidebook
Music by Pglet on Blue Dot Sessions
2022-03-0836 minDonuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsWhy We Need More Than Tests (with Santos Gonzalez)If you're reading The K-12 Educator's Data Guidebook, this episode goes great with Ch 2: "Why Tests Aren't Enough."
No Child Left Behind Act
This American Life #362: “Got You Pegged”
This American Life #561: “NUMMI”
This American Life #414: “Right to Remain Silent”
Sign up for coaching on the LAEP website
Santos on LinkedIn
Sign up for Ryan’s email list and get 20% off The K-12 Educator's Data Guidebook
Music by Pglet on Blue Dot Sessions
2022-02-2151 min
Donuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsTrailer: Donuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for EducatorsHi, I’m Ryan Estrellado and this is Donuts in the Lounge: A Podcast for Educators.
I’ve worked in public schools since 2001 as a school psychologist and as an administrator. I’ve met a lot of educators over the years and they all have one thing in common: they want to create the best possible experience they can for students. But the truth is, that means something different to everyone. And there are challenges along the way. On this podcast, we talk about those challenges honestly.
You’ll hear from teachers, leaders, and researchers about wha...
2022-02-2002 min
About Practice11: These are a few of our favorite things (from the past year)Favorite Books
Jennifer Pharr Davis, Called Again: A Story of Love and Triumph: https://www.amazon.com/Called-Again-Story-Love-Triumph/dp/0825307457/ref=sr_1_3?crid=146PQGU0VL5ED&keywords=jennifer+pharr+davis&qid=1639603954&sprefix=jennifer+pharr%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-3
Norman Ollesta, Crazy for the Storym: A Memoir of Survival: https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Storm-Memoir-Survival-P-S/dp/006176678X
Michael Frome, Strangers in High Places: The Story of the Great Smoky Mountains: https://www.amazon.com/Strangers-High-Places-Mountains-Expanded/dp/0870498061/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=strangers+in+high+places&qid=1639604028&s=books&sr=1-1
Richard Powers, Bewilderment: https://www.amazon...
2021-12-161h 06About Practice10: Distribute Your Imposter Syndrome (All About Ryan's New Book!)Preorder The K–12 Educator's Data Guidebook: Reimagining Practical Data Use in Schools
What people are saying about Ryan's new book
The social media influencer in Ryan's story is honestteachervibes. Her account is hilarious. You should totally follow!
The Artist's Way
Austin Kleon
Ryan is ry_estrellado on Twitter and Instagram
Josh is jrosenberg6432 on Twitter
2021-11-0858 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignCreating Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Experiences for English Learners (with Imperial County Office of Education)Promoting Equity for Schools by Creating Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Experiences for English Learners.
For more information about the Equity, Disproportionality & Design Project, visit our website.
Follow us on Twitter:
ED&D
Ryan Estrellado
Music by MARCU5theBAW5
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Deborah Escalante Montoya, Ed.D. is the Sr. Director for the Imperial County SELPA. Dr. Montoya has over 21 years of experience working with and leading programs for students with disabilities.
Dr. Montoya is a strong advocate for students with disabilities, and English language learners. She...
2021-06-1653 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignSchool Leadership Through Systems and Frameworks (with Mike Lombardo and Luke Anderson)Leadership through the use of systems and frameworks to organize support and transform positive environments for school districts.
For more information about the Equity, Disproportionality & Design Project, visit our website.
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Ryan Estrellado
Music by MARCU5theBAW5
Michael Lombardo, MA is an Executive Director with the Placer County Office of Education and Coordinates the California Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coalition.
Michael’s primary areas of interest focus on creating environments where our children can achieve their very best, feel engaged, safe and suppo...
2021-06-1642 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignVulnerability and Collaboration (with Jeremy Sawtelle and Nick Syrrist)Keeping students at the center through vulnerability and collaboration to strengthen support and equity for local school districts.
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Ryan Estrellado
Music by MARCU5theBAW5
For more information about the Equity, Disproportionality & Design Project, visit our website.
From Jeremy Sawtelle is the Director of Specialized Student Support for the Shasta County Office of Education:
My role is to provide consultation and training for equity and inclusive practices with the goal of improving our systems to better support all students. I work with local community agen...
2021-06-1654 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignFamily, Relationships, and Networking for Equity (with Russell Coronado)How family influences the building of relationships and networking around equity work in schools.
GUEST: Russell Y. Coronado is the Executive Director of the San Diego South County SELPA. He guides the member school districts in all facets of special education. He has developed a specific emphasis in the area of under-represented students. He has built a reputation around Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Equity and Disproportionality.
For more information about the Equity, Disproportionality & Design Project, visit our website.
Music by MARCU5theBAW5
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2021-06-1626 minAbout Practice5: Unsigned Spreadsheets (with School Psychologist Lauren Parker)Welcome to the About Practice podcast, a show about bridging the gap between research and practice in education. In this episode Josh and Ryan talk with Lauren Parker. Lauren Parker is a school psychologist passionate about social-emotional learnin g, mental health, and student growth. Follow Lauren on Twitter @LParker_PsyS
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Ryan Estrellado on Instagram and Twitter: @ry_estrellado Joshua Rosenberg on Twitter: @jrosenberg6432
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Ryan Estrellado: https://ryanestrellado.com/ Joshua Rosenberg: http://joshuamrosenberg.com/
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2021-06-1457 min
Visions of EducationEpisode 164: Data Science in Education with Ryan Estrellado, Jesse Mostipak and Joshua RosenbergIn episode 166, Dan and Michael chat with Ryan Estrellado, Jesse Mostipak and Joshua Rosenberg about their new open source book titled, “Data Science in Education Using R.”
2021-05-2754 minAbout Practice4: Solving World Problems (With Math!)Welcome to the About Practice podcast, a show about bridging the gap between research and practice in education. In this episode Josh and Ryan talk with Dr. Frances Harper of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Harper's work focuses on equity in math education.
Follow Dr. Harper's projects, writing, and updates on her website francesharper.com. You can also follow Dr. Harper on Twitter at worldmathprobs.
Follow us on social media:
Ryan Estrellado on Instagram and Twitter: @ry_estrellado
Joshua Rosenberg on Twitter: @jrosenberg6432
... and for more updates check out our websites:
Rya...
2021-05-101h 11About Practice3: The Hygiene DilemmaWelcome to the About Practice podcast, a show about bridging the gap between research and practice in education. In this episode Josh and Ryan talk about getting on Clubhouse, ethics and research, what a rabbit hole is, citing articles that are themselves cited in other articles, and Ryan's new Practical Data Use newsletter
Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/
The podcast in which a journalist joined a Clubhouse chat about them!
Subscribe to Ryan's Practical Data use newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/25cd9ce3ce44/k12-educators-data-activities
There are far more than 1 million terabytes of data on t...
2021-04-1258 minAbout Practice2: One Book and the Rest Are Blog PostsWelcome to the About Practice podcast, a show about bridging the gap between re- search and practice in education. In this episode Josh and Ryan talk about why they wanted to do a show like this, how they do research for their projects, the practical problems of consuming research, and why the Allen Iverson Talking About Practice in- terview is a surprisingly good analogy for education research.
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Ryan Estrellado: @RyanEs; Joshua Rosenberg: @jrosenberg6432
Please subscribe to this podcast using your favorite Podcast app!
Show Notes:
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2021-03-0749 minAbout Practice1: Hypothesis Testing for Kids is Basically TortureWelcome to the About Practice podcast, a show about bridging the gap between research and practice in education. In this episode Josh and Ryan talk about why they wanted to do a show like this, how they do research for their projects, the practical problems of consuming research, and why the Allen Iverson Talking About Practice interview is a surprisingly good analogy for education research.
References:
Barry, John M. The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History. Penguin Books, 2005.
Aschwanden, Christie. “Science Isn’t Broken.” Fivethirtyeight, 19 Aug. 2015, https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/science-isnt-broken/
Iverson, Allen...
2021-02-061h 12About Practice0: Now We're Talking About Practice?This is our first mini-episode and can be thought of as Episode 0 - it is a brief a excerpt from a longer episode that we will release soon. For now, please take a listen; let us know what you think; and, follow along!
Ryan Estrellado: @RyanEs; https://ryanestrellado.com/
Joshua Rosenberg: @jrosenberg6432; https://joshuamrosenberg.com
2021-01-3112 min
Creative Metaverse PodcastJeremy Estrellado, Sr. Environment Artist @ Ubisoft MassiveCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Senior Environment Artist Jeremy Estrellado.
More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/
More about Jeremy Estrellado: https://www.artstation.com/dinusty
Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry?
Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/
2019-09-1650 min