In this interview, I speak to Leslie Ortego, Director of Customer Success at SchoolStatus. Some topics included: The importance of supporting teachers, especially as summer break begins and teacher burnout is on the rise; How schools can prepare to provide additional support for teachers during the upcoming school year through […]
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I interviewed Kami’s CEO and co-founder, Hengjie Wang. Kami, recently named TIME100’s Most Influential Companies, is leading the charge in the edtech space with their innovative digital classroom tool that’s currently used by half of all US K-12 schools. The education tool allows teachers to effectively grade and provide tailored […]
In episode 138 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Chad Pettit (@chad_pettit1), a high school English teacher, Army veteran, fiction author and poet, and popular education TikTok creator. In the episode, Chad discusses education reform by “reclaiming” education, his transition from being an Army soldier […]
In episode 137 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Sam Nix (@_SamuelNix), Chief of Schools in the Duncanville Independent School District, 2015-2016 Principal of the Year in the Arlington Independent School, and author of the book, “Ensure Educational Success.” In the episode, Dr. Nix discusses a six-step leadership cycle to facilitate sustainable learning and teaching success in your school, how to teach Learners, not students, and how to staff your school for success by hiring the right teachers for your culture and vision.
In episode 136 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Sheldon Eakins (@sheldoneakins), founder of the Leading Equity Center, host of the Leading Equity Podcast and author of the upcoming book “Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students.” In the episode, Dr. Eakins discusses current trends and important information related to social justice in education and how educators can be better advocates for students and provides advice for all stakeholders to help accomplish more equitable practices in their schools and communities.
In episode 135 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Stephanie Howell (@mrshowell24), the CEO of Gold EDU, a founder of Global GEG, and the EdTech Lead for Pickerington Local Schools. In the episode, Stephanie discusses how she is leading the embedding and implementing of EdTech tools across her schools and organizations, the importance of finding an instructional balance through blended learning, and opens up about how instructional technologies can assist students like her who experience learning difficulties and disabilities.
In episode 134 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Erik Francis (@maverikedu12), an educator, international presenter, and author of “Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning” published by Solution Tree and “Now That’s a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning” published by ASCD. In the episode, Erik discusses the definition and misconceptions of Depth of Knowledge, how to use it successfully, how leaders can support its implementation in their schools, and the benefits students gain from reaching higher levels of thinking and learning.
In episode 133 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Rachel Miller, founder and CEO of CloseGap (@closegap_org), a nonprofit company on a mission to improve the mental health of K-12 students. In the episode, Rachel discusses bridging the gap between public schools and mental health initiatives, developing interactive systems for daily mental health check-ins for students, and the importance of offering both trusted adult connections AND guided self learning options for K-12 students.
In episode 132 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Ashley McBride (@aplusedtech), Digital Learning Initiative Consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, host of the A-Plus EdTech podcast and author of the ISTE book, “The Edtech Coaching Primer: Supporting Teachers in the Digital Age Classroom.” In the episode, Ashley explains the purpose for and definition of instructional technology specialists, best practices for supporting teachers, how coaches can partner with administrators, and how to deal with resistance.
In episode 131 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Christopher Jones (@DrCSJones), an award-winning principal from Massachusetts, host of the Seeing to Lead podcast, and author of an upcoming book on school leadership. In the episode, Chris discusses how he practices learner- or teacher-centered leadership and his philosophy on SEEing (Support, Empower, and Engage) to lead.