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NHASCD Spotlight: A Podcast

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National Geographic photographer and conservationist Jaime Rojo has spent decades capturing the beauty and fragility of the monarch butterfly. Their epic migration is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, but their survival is under threat. In this episode, Jaime shares how his passion for photography and conservation led him to document the monarchs’ journey. He and host Brian Lowery discuss the deeper story behind his award-winning images, one about resilience, connection, and the urgent need to protect our natural world. See Jaime's story on the monarch butterflies at his website: rojovisuals.com , and follow Brian Lowery at knowwhatyousee.com .…

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Doannie 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.

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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 the Innovation Programs Division in Fulton County Schools. He led the community-driven codesign of two innovative high school models. Doannie lives with his wife Pauley and their two kids in Atlanta, Georgia.

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NHASCD Spotlight: A Podcast

Using Civic Engagement to Re-Energize Schools with Doannie Tran

NHASCD Spotlight: A Podcast

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ABOUT

Links and show notes

The Open System

The Open System Institute

Doannie's Bio

Center for Innovation in Education

Democracy in America

Doannie on Twitter

86 episodios

#Podcasting Education #NHASCD

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Debut of the Reading League NH with Carol Tolman and Heidi Zollman 31:11

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Carol 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. Heidi Zollmann is the elementary curriculum specialist in the Rochester, NH, School District. She has also been a reading and writing specialist, adjunct faculty for the UNH College of Prof Studies, and a primary teacher in Michigan for 8 years. Links and show notes The Reading League New Hampshire The Reading League Become a Member of the Reading League New Hampshire NH Book Festival Heidi on X How to Personalize Professional Development: One District’s Story Carol’s Web Site LETRS with Dr. Louisa Moats and Dr. Carol Tolman Welcome to LETRS with Coauthors Louisa Moats and Carol Tolman…

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The Best of NHASCD Spotlight 28:00

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As 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. Links Jim Knight Christine Downing Peter Liljedahl Liz Cannon Vicki Davis Alison Rodman Peter DeWitt John Hattie NHASCD

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Irv Richardson: NHASCD's 2024 EDies winner 36:02

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If 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. ABOUT 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 (SDE) with the late Jim Grant. Irv was Maine’s teacher of the year in 1988 and on the team that wrote the National INTASC teaching standards. He will receive his Eddy on June 8 from NHASCD at the Doubletree in Manchester, NH. Links and show notes Irv’s LinkedIn page NEA-NH Professional Development SNHU Doctoral Education Faculty Milken Educator Award Irv on X Irv’s books on Amazon Irv’s Books on Goodreads…

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Exploring Messy Leadership with Alyssa Gallagher 27:44

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Alyssa 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 Minutes. Alyssa also worked with Sal Kahn to pilot Khan Academy through that district. She has coauthored books on design thinking, and her latest ASCD book Messy Leadership , was co-authored with Rosie Connor. Links and show notes BTS Spark ASCD: Embracing Messy Leadership ASCD Alyssa Profile Alyssa’s LinkedIn Video from Alyssa-Messy Leadership Alyssa on EdSurge Alyssa on Amazon…

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TIGER: NH’s Legendary School Assembly 31:12

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Since 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. ABOUT 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 Program at PSU. Trish is also co-founder of the Educational Theatre Collaborative, founder of the Kearsarge Arts Theatre program, and artistic director of TIGER. Pam Irish is TIGER’s tour manager. She’s a native of Rhode Island, studied at Johnson and Wales University, and is the machine that keeps TIGER rolling year after year, now in its 21st season. Links and show notes Pamela Irish: pmirish@plymouth.edu Trish Lindberg: plindber@plymouth.edu TIGER Home Page TIGER on Facebook TIGER Theatre Program Returns to K-8 Schools TIGER on YouTube Turbo TIGER…

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Pinkerton Academy’s Unique Approach to Professional Learning 32:02

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ABOUT 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 and facilitation of Pinkerton professional learning and growth of all educational personnel. She has become a leader for professional learning in many state venues including CTE career and Technical educators. Kirsten is an East Kingston school board member and an award-winning, four-year standout tennis player for Colby-Sawyer College. LINKS AND SHOW NOTES Pinkerton Academy Empowering Teacher Learning Kirsten Email: kisoroko@pinkertonacademy.org Christina Email: cdimicelli@pinkertonacademy.org Harkness Model NHASCD NHSTE…

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Starr Sackstein: Pioneering Progressive Education 29:58

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In 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.” ABOUT 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 expert, consultant, and instructional coach. Links and show notes Starr’s Website Starr’s Amazon Page TedX: A Recovering Perfectionist's Journey To Give Up Grades Starr’s ASCD Page Starr on X National Board Certification Could You Teach Without Grades? Register for free webinar: Habits of Resilient Educators…

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Focusing on the NH Community College System with Dr. Charles Lloyd 28:30

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With 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 Business. Charles also teaches in New England College’s doctoral program. He grew up in Franklin, NH, and is a proud graduate of Keene State College. Charles received his doctorate at Northeastern University. Links and show notes Community College System of NH Press Release on Dr. Lloyd’s Vice-Chancellor appointment Dr. Lloyd on Twitter/X Pop Quiz: How to Score Higher Education with Lower Debt | Dr. Charles Lloyd | TEDxWolfeboro…

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Habits of Resilient Educators with Lindsey Prendergast and Piper Lee 28:36

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ABOUT 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 Senior Account Manager of Strategic Accounts. Lindsay and Piper are co-authors of Habits of Resilient Educators: Strategies for Thriving During Times of Anxiety, Doubt, and Constant Change . LINKS AND SHOW NOTES Habits of Resilient Educators: Strategies for Thriving During Times of Anxiety, Doubt, and Constant Change. Lindsay and Piper’s Corwin page Lindsay’s ASCD page Lindsay on X Piper’s Corwin page Sign up for Lindsay and Piper’s FREE NHASCD Webinar Register for NHASCD’s K-8 Math Conference…

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Robert Jackson: Becoming the Educator Our Students Need 27:38

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The Whole Child Needs a Whole School Leader 33:38

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We 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 WestEd, and has advocated regularly for health promotion and educating the whole child. Sean worked for ASCD in various positions, including Director of Whole Child Programs and Senior Director of Outreach. He spent five years with UNESCO, and now he is head of BTS Spark of North America, a branch of BTS, focusing on training the next generation of educational leaders. Sean also regularly writes for publications such as Ed Week, EdSurge, and NAESP. He is the author of the book “The Power of the Whole: What is Lost by Focusing on Individual Things.” LINKS AND SHOW NOTES NHASCD web site Register for our K-8 Math Conference BTS Spark BTS Spark YouTube Page The Power of the Whole: What Is Lost by Focusing on Individual Things Sean’s website The Whole Child Needs a Whole Educator The Case for Embracing Messy Leadership in Schools ASCD’s Whole Child Approach to Education Releasing in May 2024 by ASCD: MESSY Leadership: What We Learned From Coaching 20,000 School Leaders…

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Fostering Student Success and Educator Joy with Counselor Katie Pagnotta 32:44

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Katie 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 holds a Masters degree from UNH. She has been a child and family therapist, a long-time K-12 school counselor, and now serves as a consultant, coach, and mental health counselor at Resilient Roots. Katie has a passion for helping her clients and families deal with stress, anxiety, ASD, and ADHD. With the release of Empowered by the Human Design , the world is just beginning to know Katie’s expertise. Links and show notes Bars of Excellence Purchase "Empowered by the Human Design" on Amazon Purchase “Empowered by the Human Design” on the publisher’s site Resilient Roots Register for NHASCD/NHTM K-8 Math Conference on March 22…

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Utilizing the H.U.M.A.N. Leadership Framework with Kristen Moreland 29:24

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Episode 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 the Director of Teaching and Learning for the Littleton Schools in SAU 84. After graduating from the University of Colorado, Boulder, she joined the U.S. Peace Corps and moved to Cameroon in Central Africa, where she taught English as a foreign language at a local public school. Upon completing her service, Kristen returned to teaching in the United States with a short break to complete her master's degree at the University of Denver. In 2005, she moved to Istanbul, Turkey, where she taught middle school English for five years. Back in Denver, Colorado, Kristen transitioned into an instructional coaching role, where she received extensive training in facilitation, culturally responsive pedagogy, and the needs of adult learners. Committed to growth and transformation, Kristen recently earned her EdD from Southern New Hampshire University, focusing on bringing humanity back to education. Links and show notes Adult Cultures Matter Emotionally-Compelling, Buildingwide, Differentiated Coaching YouTube: Coaching Better Show with guest Kristen Moreland Educators For Humanity Instagram NHASCD…

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Celebrating NH’s Premier Teaching and Technology Conference with Cyndi Dunlap 35:34

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The 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. ABOUT 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 current president of the NH Society for Technology in Education (NHSTE) and the Chair of the Christa McAuliffe Transforming Teaching and Technology Conference (CMTC23). Links and show notes NHSTE CMTC23 NHASCD ASCD ISTE Lesley University Digital Literacy and Computer Science (5-12) Register for NHASCD/NHTM K-8 Math Conference NHSTE Facebook NHSTE X NHSTE Instagram…

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