Ep. 78 - Keith Ramsdell, Vice President for Enrollment Management & Marketing, Ashland University
Keith Ramsdell talks about how Ashland University is responding to the challenges of the pandemic and forging a dynamic future.
Dec 20, 2020
Ashland University Professional Learning Podcast
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Ep. 77 - Dr. Christina Collins, Board Member, Ohio's State Board of Education, District 5
Dr. Christina Collins shares her values and goals as a new member of Ohio's State Board of Education.
Dec 16, 2020
Ep. 76 - Miranda Roscoe (Principal), Sheri Grove, Mary Karlovec, and Jennifer Cseh of Northwood Elementary School, Elyria City Schools
Miranda Roscoe, Sheri Grove, Mary Karlovec, Jennifer Cseh talk about the accomplishments of their award-winning school and how they continue to adapt programs to meet the needs of an ever-changing educational landscape.
Dec 13, 2020
Ep. 75 - Dr. Alicia S. Monroe and Julie A. Peterson, Co-Authors of Affirming Student Success, National Association of Colleges and Employers Journal (August 2020)
Dr. Alicia Monroe and Julie Peterson talk about how the Rowan First Star STEAM Academy and ASPIRE Leadership Development Experience provide a transformational, lifelong learning experience for marginalized youth.
Dec 03, 2020
Ep. 74 - Dr. Brenda Wiederhold, Co-Founder of the Virtual Reality Medical Center
Dr. Brenda Wiederhold shares her insights about the underlying causes of Zoom-fatigue and how Virtual Reality is being used as a therapeutic tool.
Dec 02, 2020
Ep. 73 - Rebecca Koenig, Senior Reporter, EdSurge
Rebecca Koenig talks about being a journalist covering the field of Education today and shares insights from her article on the present and future impact of Zoom
Nov 23, 2020
Ep. 72 - Dr. Alisha Dennis-Brinson, Assistant Professor, Department of Addictions-Counseling, Prevention, and Human Services, College of Arts & Sciences, Ashland University; Emma Kulbis, Assistant Professor, Department of Addictions-Counseling, Prevention, and Human Services, College of Arts & Sciences, Ashland Univers
Dr. Alisha Dennis-Brinson and Emma Kulbis talk about the growing need for training in the area of addictions counseling and treatment.
Nov 14, 2020
Ep. 71 - Paul Pendleton, Former Superintendent of three Ohio school districts, Executive Director of the Council for Academic Excellence, Director of the North Coast Quality Network, and Director of Leadership Services at the ESC of Northeast Ohio
Paul Pendleton shares his unique perspective about the challenges facing Education today and talks about how the Dream Innovation Team is identifying high-impact initiatives that are making a difference in the field.
Nov 14, 2020
Ep. 70 - Devin Evans, 12th-grade Literature and History Teacher, Butler College Prep Charter High School (IL)
Devin Evans talks about the innovative teaching strategies he's implemented to keep students engaged and to keep learning relevant. He also explains how the Black Male Educator Alliance is working to recruit, train, and develop black male teachers.
Nov 03, 2020
Ep. 69 - Tracee Anderson, Executive Director of Community Action for Capable Youth (Richland County), Adjunct Instructor in the Addictions Counseling, Prevention, and Human Services Department, Ashland University
Tracee Anderson talks about the need for Addictions Prevention training and explains how Ashland University's new programs are providing key learning pathways.
Oct 27, 2020
Ep. 68 - Dr. Leigh Chiarelott, Emeritus Bowling Green State University and The University of Toledo, Adjunct Professor Ashland University
Professional Learning Communities in a COVID environment: keeping collaboration alive.
Oct 19, 2020
Ep. 67 - Leslie Wright, Coordinator of Enrichment and Dr. Julie Schlueter, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability for Encinitas Union Schools in Encinitas California.
In their quest to reimagine education, Leslie and Julie have developed a program that uses staff members to support learning at home. Non-teaching staff members have been trained and matched to students to provide on-going contact, and tutoring as students have needed. This group of individuals has become an intricate part of the learning process not only addressing academic needs but also social-emotional learning as well.
Oct 19, 2020
Ep. 66 - Clayton County Public Schools (GA): Dr. Gloria Duncan, Director of Professional Learning; Dr. Ebony Lee, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment; Dr. Avery Kenly, Teacher Development Specialist; Mrs. Kim Blackwood, Training Specialist
Social-Emotional Learning: Dr. Duncan, Dr. Lee, Dr. Kenly, and Mrs. Blackwood talk about how Clayton County Public Schools (GA) is implementing a high-impact, community-wide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program.
Oct 04, 2020
Ep. 65 - John Hanlon, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Dynamic Ideas Routing
Leading Into The Future: John Hanlon shares how his company's innovative routing software is helping districts maximize resources in response to complex transportation variables resulting from the pandemic.
Sep 23, 2020
Ep. 64 - Wade Tyler Millward, Freelance Journalist
Social-Emotional Learning: This podcast talks about the definition of chronic absenteeism, the causes, the implications for students, parents, districts and communities and introduces potential solutions that could have a lasting impact to reduce absenteeism. Wade's article can be read at https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-07-29-districts-pivot-their-strategies-to-reduce-chronic-absenteeism-during-distance-learning
Sep 21, 2020
Ep. 63 - Cheryl Hibbeln, Founder & President of IlluminatED Collective
Leading Into The Future: Cheryl Hibbeln talks about using the Master Schedule as a leaver for systemic change in instruction, equity, and achievement.
Sep 21, 2020
Ep. 62 - Dr. Wendy Stanley, Director of Professional Development Services for the Center of Northwest Ohio, Ashland University
Dr. Wendy Stanley talks about Professional Development initiatives offered through Ashland University's Center of Northwest Ohio.
Sep 12, 2020
Ep. 61 - Joel Garfinkle, Master Certified Coach and author of Executive Presence (2019)
Leading Into The Future: Joel Garfinkle explains why Empathy is an important leadership trait and how it can be implemented to improve professional outcomes.
Sep 08, 2020
Ep. 60 - Kathy Pugh, art teacher and STEAM leader at Canton City Schools; Rodney Meadows, architect and owner of Motter & Meadows Architects.
Leading Into The Future: Kathy Pugh and Rodney Meadows share how they partnered with MRO Built to create the Pack & Go, a portable desk sanitation device for schools.
Sep 08, 2020
Ep. 59 - Dr. Jon Eckert, Copple Professor of Educational Leadership, Baylor University
Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Dr. Jon Eckert talks about three key areas for improving instructional practice in 2020-2021: Well-Being; Engagement; and Feedback. Well-Being; Engagement; and Feedback. Dr. Jon Eckert talks about three key areas for improving instructional practice in 2020-2021.
Sep 01, 2020
Ep. 58 - Father Joseph Newman, Vice President of St. Francis de Sales School, Toledo
Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Father Joseph Newman talks about how the Summer REPS (Review, Engage, Prepare) program helped to inform best practices for the fall and beyond.
Sep 01, 2020
Ep. 57 - Dr. Matthew X. Joseph, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Leicester Public Schools, Massachusetts
Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Dr. Matt Joseph talks about creative ways to reconceive professional learning and student engagement in the pandemic era.
Aug 26, 2020
Ep. 56 - Dr. Mahnaz Charania, Senior Research Fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute
Social-Emotional Learning: Dr. Mahnaz Charania explains how mapping students' support networks provides valuable information that can be used to help students succeed personally and academically. She talks about how these networks are critical during the K-12 years and throughout a child's life.
Aug 19, 2020
Ep. 55 - Melissa FitzGerald, Mindfulness and Yoga Committee Co-Chair, Solon City Schools and Mindfulness and Yoga Adjunct Professor, Ashland University
Social-Emotional Learning: Melissa FitzGerald talks about how her district implemented a Mindfulness program that is having a positive impact on teaching, leading, and learning.
Aug 10, 2020
Ep. 54 - Jessica Flaxman, Education Consultant, 120 Consultancy
Leading Into The Future: Jessica Flaxman shares her insights about best strategies for communicating with today's parents and caregivers.
Aug 09, 2020
Ep. 53 - Steve Grubbs, CEO, VictoryXR
Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Steve Grubbs talks about how Virtual Reality is reshaping the educational landscape and the benefits of VR for teaching and learning during the pandemic and beyond.
Jul 31, 2020
Ep. 52 - Vince DeTillio, Supervisor of Professional Learning of Olentangy School Districts
Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Vince DeTillio speaks with Dr. Cheryle Dee Basinger about the impact of Covid-19 on teaching and learning. He provides insight into the strengths and challenges of the district. He also provides advice as to what he would recommend for districts as we move through these changing times.
Jul 26, 2020
Ep. 51 - Gregg Easterbrook, author of It's Better Than It Looks: Reasons for Optimism in an Age of Fear (2018)
Leading Into The Future: New York Times bestselling author Gregg Easterbrook discusses his book It's Better Than It Looks and shares why optimism matters for the future of Education. www.greggeasterbrook.com
Jul 24, 2020
Ep. 50 - The Antidote Robotics Team: Aditya Chittari, Dana Stan, Evan Garner, Sophia Warner, Nishant Chittari
Leading Into The Future: Students from New Albany explain how they applied their STEM skills to create Mask Strain Relievers (MSRs) which are now being donated to healthcare workers and others across the country.
Jul 09, 2020
Ep. 49 - Greg Donnellan, Director of the Middle School, Lawrence School
Social-Emotional Learning: Greg Donnellan talks about strategies being used to promote academic and social-emotional learning for students with special needs during the pandemic.
Jun 24, 2020
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