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Sisters Who Scene ItI Know What You Did Last SummerSend us a textKatie and Bridget become fishermen as they re-watch the 90's slasher: I Know What You Did Last Summer! It's a movie all about how if you accidentally murder someone and try to cover it up, you will get pranked a year later and possibly everyone around you will die! ...Seriously guys just call the police next time, okay? Come along as we meet friends: Julie, a sassy girl who probs has depression, her best friend Helen, a pageant queen who gets to sit in a clam in a parade (??), her boyfriend Ray, a...2024-07-241h 04
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS04E01 - K-12 to Career: How Community Colleges are Accelerating Workforce Development | Chad Bolser, Katie LashIn this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by a new co-host, Chad Bolser, a Chancellor from Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana. In previous roles, he served as vice president of Strategic Operations-Southern Campuses and Chancellor at the Richmond Campus. Chad was the athletic director at Richmond Community Schools for six years and the head coach for boys basketball for 10 years. We also bid farewell to Dr. Katie Lash as she embarks on a new chapter of her career as Ivy Tech’s Vice President for K-14 and Strategic Initiatives.Some Questions I Ask:...2024-01-0427 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesSeason 4 Trailer: Global Workforce Series!Hello, Build Momentum listeners. We're excited to kick off season four of the podcast and we have some exciting changes to share this season. We're so thrilled for last season's co-host, Dr. Katie Lash, who recently left the service center to take on the role of VP of K-14 and Strategic Initiatives at Ivy Tech are so happy for her and wish her well as she focuses on her new job. The good news is that we're still keeping our Indiana connection and Chad Bolser and Chancellor from Ivy Tech will be this season's new co-host!This...2023-12-1401 min
Let's Talk About SectsXenos / Dwell – Part 2Xenos was originally set up as a leaderless group that rejected the structures and trappings of mainstream churches. Springing forth from the Jesus Movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s, it focused on meeting in people’s homes and embracing members from the youth counter-cultures. So why does the church’s own website admit to a history that involves cult-like behaviour? And how did it come to face allegations of manipulation and control that have been made by people who joined and left in completely different decades? Full research sources listed here. You can suppo...2023-10-121h 03Let's Talk About SectsXenos / Dwell – Part 1Xenos was originally set up as a leaderless group that rejected the structures and trappings of mainstream churches. Springing forth from the Jesus Movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s, it focused on meeting in people’s homes and embracing members from the youth counter-cultures. So why does the church’s own website admit to a history that involves cult-like behaviour? And how did it come to face allegations of manipulation and control that have been made by people who joined and left in completely different decades? Full research sources listed here. You can suppo...2023-10-1257 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E24 -Technology and Learning Alchemist Julia Fallon | SETDA | REPLAYIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Julia Fallon. Julia, a self-described technology and learning alchemist, is the Executive Director of the nonprofit State Educational Technology Directors Association, where she works with U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders to empower the education community to leverage technology for learning, teaching, and school operations. Prior to joining SETDA, Julia worked for Washington state’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for 17 years. In her free time, she runs the Crazy Idea Factory™.Some Questions We Ask:What is SETDA? (00:45)What...2023-08-1030 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E23 - Bridging the gap between edtech organizations and K-12 decisionmakers to solve education's most difficult challenges| Doug Roberts, CEO, Institute for Education Innovation (IEI)In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Doug Roberts, who is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation. IEI specializes in bridging the gaps between individuals and organizations that are committed to seeing students succeed in school and in life. Doug and his team create safe spaces for problem-solving and innovative thinking, including the IEI Summer Summit where this episode was recorded.Some Questions We Ask:Could you tell us why you’re here and what IEI has going on this week? (00:59)What is IEI? (02:28)What ar...2023-07-2736 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E22 - Tom Vander Ark Talks AI, Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Building Credibility | Tom Vander Ark | REPLAYIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tom Vander Ark, an advocate for innovations in learning. He is the CEO of Getting Smart, a design learning firm that helps education organizations increase their impact with innovations for a better learning experience. Tom is also a prolific writer and speaker who has authored or co-authored eight books, including “The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education” and “Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning,” and he’s working on a new one. He has also been a content contributor for Forbes, LinkedIn, and Getting Smart. In his fre...2023-07-1325 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E21 - Ken Eisner on Global Trends in Education, the Workforce, and Leadership | Ken EisnerIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Ken Eisner. Ken is currently a Consulting Advisor with Avathon Capital, a Special Partner at Good Harbor Partners, and a Senior Advisor at New Markets Venture Partners. He is the former Director of Business Development for Amazon Web Services’ Global Learning Systems.Some Questions We Ask:What have you been up to since leaving Amazon earlier this year? (00:56)What do you think about the shifts in higher education? (03:23)What is the most effective way to evaluate microcredentials? (09:05)How can you apply the le...2023-06-2938 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E20 - The Original Disruptor Shares thoughts on the Future, AI and Thought Leadership | Michael B. HornIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by edtech pioneer Michael Horn. Michael is the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute, a nonprofit think tank dedicated to Disruptive Innovation, and an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Michael has won numerous awards for his insightful work, serves on a range of advisory boards, and is the author of books such as “From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)creating School for Every Child,” ”Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns,” “Blended: Using Disruptive...2023-06-1529 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E19 - Deconstructing Evidence-Based EdTech Post ESSER | Bart EpsteinIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Bart Epstein,a Research Associate Professor in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. The education entrepreneur was named one of the 30 K-12 IT Influencers to Follow by EdTech Magazine in 2022. He is the founder of the EdTech Evidence Exchange, a board member at ISTE+ASCD, and a civil test pilot for NASA.Some Questions We Ask:Tell us about your background and journey in education. (00:32)What are your thoughts about the ASU+GSV conference? (01:55)C...2023-06-0138 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E18 - From the Classroom to the Boardroom | AJ CrabillIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by AJ Crabill. AJ is a Conservator at DeSoto ISD in DeSoto, Texas, and as a Director of Governance at the Council of the Great City Schools. The education reform advocate and public speaker also served as a Deputy Commissioner at the Texas Education Agency and as Board Chair of Kansas City Public Schools. He is the author of the best-selling book “Great on Their Behalf: Why School Boards Fail, How Yours Can Become Effective.”Some Questions We Ask:Tell us more about your...2023-05-1822 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E17 - BookTok sensation uses social media to learn to read | Oliver JamesIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Oliver James. Oliver is one of social media’s rising stars and an influencer on TikTok, where he was able to learn how to read through his fans’ support and encouragement.Some Questions We Ask:What is your story? (00:52)When did you realize you needed to tell the TikTok community and your fans about your situation? (02:06)Did people around you know you were struggling? (04:51)Tell us about a teacher who changed your life as a student. (30:10)Do you associate behavior with reading? (36:33)2023-05-0440 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E16 - The Essential Role of Philanthropy in Education | Lina Eroh, Overdeck Family FoundationIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Lina Eroh, Communications Director for the Overdeck Family Foundation. Lina leads both internal and external communications efforts, working closely with grantees and the Foundation team. She has also provided her specialties in corporate communication for iconic consumer brands such as eBay. She is the President of the Rye Free Reading Room Auxiliary Board and spends her weekends with her three daughters, husband, and giant schnauzer.Some Questions We Ask:Please share with us your background—including how you ended up in philanthropy. (00:46)Ho...2023-04-2032 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E15 - AI: Are we Asking the Right Questions? | Ben FarrellOn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Ben Farrell, the Assistant Head of School and Director of the Upper School at the New England Innovation Academy. Prior to joining NEIA, Ben was the Principal and Head of School at The International Montessori School of Beijing. Ben received his M.A. in higher and post-secondary education from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York, and completed graduate coursework in cross cultural conflict transformation and reconciliation at the School for International Training in Vermont.Some Questions We Ask:How can teachers...2023-04-0620 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E14 - Tom Vander Ark Talks AI, Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Building Credibility | Tom Vander ArkIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tom Vander Ark, an advocate for innovations in learning. He is the CEO of Getting Smart, a design learning firm that helps education organizations increase their impact with innovations for a better learning experience. Tom is also a prolific writer and speaker who has authored or co-authored eight books, including “The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education” and “Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning,” and he’s working on a new one. He has also been a content contributor for Forbes, LinkedIn, and Getting Smart. In his fre...2023-03-2324 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E13 - Marketing Emails: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | Sarah Williamson & Katie Lash | REPLAYIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie will be diving into sending marketing emails and making phone calls to superintendents and district leaders and figuring out what strategies are working and what don't.Some Questions Sarah Asks:Katie, could you give us a glimpse into your daily life with emails? (2:48)What are some of the worst experiences you've ever had with regards to receiving emails and what made them so bad? (6:10) What do you think is a reasonable number of times for someone to pester you if they haven't heard back from y...2023-03-0935 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E12 - Technology and Learning Alchemist Julia Fallon | SETDAIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Julia Fallon. Julia, a self-described technology and learning alchemist, is the Executive Director of the nonprofit State Educational Technology Directors Association, where she works with U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders to empower the education community to leverage technology for learning, teaching, and school operations. Prior to joining SETDA, Julia worked for Washington state’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for 17 years. In her free time, she runs the Crazy Idea Factory™.Some Questions We Ask:What is SETDA? (00:45)What...2023-02-2329 min
Release Date RewindDawson's Creek (25th anniversary)In this special episode - let's call it Premiere Date Rewind - Mark welcomes longtime friends Sarah Menaquale and Kit Sheehan back on the show to row their boats to Dawson's Creek for the 25th anniversary of its series premiere! The hit Kevin Williamson show premiered on The WB on January 20, 1998, and was a staple of our generation. A hurricane, a Saturday detention, a killer, and Katie Holmes singing! Since February is the month of love, it's time to discuss all the sweet, sappy, surprising romance with these sex-crazed teens (and parents! and teachers!) of Capeside. After you're finished with...2023-02-181h 12
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E11 - Leading with Impact and Urgency | Erin Mote, InnovateEDUIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Erin Mote. Erin is the co-founder and executive director of InnovateEDU, a nonprofit whose mission is to eliminate the achievement gap by accelerating innovation in Common Core-aligned next-generation learning models and tools that serve, inform, and enhance teaching and learning. She and her husband, Eric, are the co-founders of the Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School, an organization that serves over 800 students. Erin is a loving wife to Eric and a loving mother to Roo and Clare. Some Questions We Ask:What i...2023-02-0936 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E10 - From Classroom Teacher to CEO | Tammy LaughnerIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tammy Laughner. Tammy is a retired primary/intermediate school teacher who served for almost 30 years in Indianapolis Public Schools. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Vimme Learning, an online math curriculum made by teachers for teachers to be used by students in grades K-8Some Questions We Ask:Please tell us about yourself. (1:06)How and where did you start your journey? (2:03)What has the business world been like for you? (4:31)What’s your approach to reaching your target goal? (8:38)Tell us...2023-01-2617 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E09 - Futurecasting 2023: Predictions from CEOs, Superintendents and Education LeadersIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are kicking off this first episode of the year with their predictions for 2023 in the education space, along with some influential people across the industry.Some Questions We Ask:What are your projections for K12 and ed tech this year?What are some of the challenges and themes we will see in 2023?What are you hopeful and/or excited about for education in 2023?In This Episode, You Will Learn:Sarah’s and Katie’s projections in education for 2023 (1:37)Jeff Patterson’s projec...2023-01-1234 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E08 - Thought Leadership Power Hour | Juliana Finegan & Hayley Spira-BauerIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Juliana Finegan and Hayley Spira-Bauer. Juliana is the vice president of strategy and learning for the company Vivi. She is a passionate educator and leader with experience inside and outside the classroom and host of Vivi’s Educator Pineapple Podcast. Hayley is the chief academic officer for iTutor.com, a member of the advisory board at Inspiring Educators, and an edtech mentor in StartEd. Hayley is an educator who specializes in elementary education and curriculum development. She hosts a podcast called Learning Can’t Wait....2022-12-1537 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E07 - Superintendents and EdTech Leaders Talk Challenges and Opportunities for 2023 | IEI Fall SummitIn this special episode, Sarah and Katie attend the Institute of Education Innovation Fall Summit 2022. They are joined by 16 superintendents and other leaders who dive into trends and challenges in education and how IEI helps them navigate. Guests we interviewed:Doug Roberts, Founder and CEO, IEI (1:46)Sara Croll, Vice President, IEI (6:59)Dr. Melvin Brown, Superintendent, Montgomery Public Schools (7:57)Christy Moston Scott, Executive Director, Unchartered Learning (8:49)Tiffany Law, Director of Partner Relations, IEI (11:50)Dr. Jeff Dillon, Superintendent, Wilder School District (14:05)Dr. Kelley Gallt, Superintendent, Lake Zurich District 95 (15:01)Dr. Matthew Hicks, Superintendent, Northeastern Wayne Schools (17:15)Dr...2022-12-0132 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E06 - A National Perspective on EdTech and What’s Ahead | Kristina IshmaelIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Kristina Ishmael. Kristina is an educator, learner, advocate, and agent of change. As the Deputy Director of the Office of Ed Tech, she executes the office mission of developing national edtech policy that enable everywhere, all-the-time learning and support digital equity and opportunity.Kristina is also listed in the 30 K-12 IT Influencers Worth a Following 2020 by EdTech Magazine.Some Questions We Ask:How was it that she started in education and ended up in edtech? (1:35)What’s a typical day in...2022-11-1739 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E05 - 3 Crazy Innovative Ways to Leverage Thought Leadership | JW MarshallIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by JW Marshall, the director of learning solutions at Marketscale, and a fellow podcast host of the Voices of E-learning show. He is also the VP of Marketing at Summit K-12 in Dallas-Fort Worth, TexasSome Questions We Ask:How’s it been going since you were last here? (1:09)How did you become an industry podcast expert in education? (2:46)How were you able to combine his passion for media, Edtech, and entrepreneurship? (7:05)What he did at Summit K-12 (11:17)What is Voices of ELearning an...2022-11-0332 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E04 - Thought Leadership vs. Product Promotion: How to Achieve the Balance | John Watson, Founder of DLACIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by John Watson. John is the founder and CEO of the Evergreen Education Group, which runs the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC) and the Digital Learning Collaborative. Some Questions We Ask:Tell us about your background and how you got into this space. (1:04)What are your thoughts about partnership? (5:34)When reviewing hordes of conference proposals, how do you gauge the value they will provide? (7:20)What are some of the trends and themes in recent submissions? (10:43)You mentioned that our thoughts on p...2022-10-2036 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E03 - Slaying Substack, Writing Books & Embracing Failure(s) | Kevin Hogan + Carl HookerIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Carl Hooker and Kevin Hogan. Carl is a speaker and consultant for HookerTech in Austin, Texas. He is also the co-founder of K12Leaders, a social network built for educators by educators, and a seasoned author whose latest work is “Ready, Set, FAIL! Using Failure & Risk-Taking to Unlock Creativity.” He hosts the UnDisrupted podcast and the Learning UnLeashed podcast. Kevin is an acclaimed writer and editor for The Hogan Report and eSchool News, respectively. He is the host of the podcasts Innovations in Education, which focus...2022-10-0637 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E02 - Marketing Emails: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | Sarah Williamson & Katie LashIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie will be diving into sending marketing emails and making phone calls to superintendents and district leaders and figuring out what strategies are working and what don't.Some Questions Sarah Asks:Katie, could you give us a glimpse into your daily life with emails? (2:48)What are some of the worst experiences you've ever had with regards to receiving emails and what made them so bad? (6:10) What do you think is a reasonable number of times for someone to pester you if they haven't heard back from y...2022-09-2235 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E01 - Build Momentum Is Back with a New Co-Host: Katie Lash! | Katie LashIn this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Katie Lash. Katie is the Director of the East Central Education Service Center in Indiana. Katie is a former fourth-grade teacher, a special education teacher, and a former principal. She has also been an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University East since 2015. Katie will be joining as a co-host in this season of Build Momentum, and together we will be exploring how to leverage key partners, constituencies, and the media to authentically impact organizations and the leaders who champion them.Some Questions I Ask:2022-09-0828 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesSeason 3 Trailer: What's New In Season 3 of Build Momentum!Hello, Build Momentum listeners! We have some exciting news to kick off Season Three. Katie Lash, our good friend, and fellow education leader will be joining me as a co-host this season. I'm Sarah Williamson, the founder of SWPR Group, a public relations firm dedicated to providing thought leadership for education organizations, and the leaders who champion them, and Katie Lash is the executive director of the East Central Education Service Center in Indiana. And she's also an educational powerhouse with vast perspectives on what works and what doesn't when it comes to reaching key district leaders...2022-08-2601 min
Sit Crooked Talk Straight14. 4th of July FreedomHappy Independence Day! Katie and Leanne talk about the many dimensions, and definitions of Freedom. They encourage empowerment and exploration. They tread ever so lightly on some hot topics, and create a space where we all get to explore what freedom means to us, individually and collectively. They ask you to drop into your heart and mind to clear the limiting beliefs and allow the light and excitement of freedom into your life.
References:
Mentions: Abby Wambach; Harvard Business Review; Marianne Williamson;
link for Leanne’s July retreat: https://essentiallyzenful.my.canva.site/with-l...2022-07-0445 min
The Jessica Parr Podcast[EP57] The Best of Season Four - RecapWow what a fantastic season this has been. We have had nothing but amazing guests on to talk about all things equestrian and give their honest perspectives about topics so important to all of us in the sport. I appreciate each and every one of you for participating, listening and providing me with feedback. I can't wait for what's in store this next season!
Thank- you to our guests:
Chris Delia
Sarah Johnstone
Holly Evans
Justin Ridgewell
Scott Cieslar
Robin Williamson
Katie Shkut...2021-10-0416 min