Restorative Justice in Schools with Nathan Maynard and Luke Roberts This is Season 4, Episode 14 of FocusED, and it features our guests, Nathan Maynard and Luke Roberts. It was originally recorded live for a live audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, and The School House 302. Don’t miss what Nathan and Luke say about restorative justice, school discipline prac...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Learning to “Be Great” with Dwight Carter This is Season 4, Episode 13 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Dwight Carter. It was originally recorded live for a virtual audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, and The School House 302. Don’t miss what Dwight Carter tells us about being great as a school leader, his five principles of leadership…and so much more...
May 09, 2023•29 min
Leading Fearlessly with Dr. Douglas Reeves This is Season 4, Episode 12 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Dr. Douglas Reeves. It was originally recorded live for a virtual audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, and The School House 302. Don’t miss what Dr. Reeves says about leading in fear and how to avoid it, changing old practices (like grading)…and so m...
Apr 16, 2023•32 min
This is Season 4, Episode 11 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Laurie Barron. It was originally recorded live for a virtual audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, and The School House 302. Don’t miss what Laurie says about strengthening school and district communities as a teacher and leader…and so much more. _________________________________________ Lauri...
Mar 25, 2023•33 min
Dr. Lorea Martínez Pérez is the award-winning founder of HEART in Mind Consulting, a company dedicated to helping schools and organizations integrate Social Emotional Learning in their practices, products, and learning communities. She has worked with schools, districts, and organizations to guide SEL implementation efforts, including training teachers and leadership teams, and provided guidance to educational technology and media companies to help them integrate SEL in their products. An educat...
Mar 25, 2023•36 min
Lainie Rowell Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Lainie Rowell is an educator and international consultant who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of focus include community building, learner-driven design, online/blended learning, and professional learning. During her 25 years in education, Lainie has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education. She also served in a district-level le...
Feb 22, 2023•31 min
This is Season 4, Episode 8 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Elizabeth Jorgensen. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, and The School House 302. Don’t miss what Liz says about student learning habits, process-based assessments, writing for an audience, making connections outside of the classroom…and so much m...
Feb 09, 2023•29 min
Mike Roberts Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Mike Roberts has been a middle school Educator for more than twenty years. In that time, he has taught English, has been an instructional coach, and is currently an Assistant Principal. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous awards for his outstanding teaching, including being named the 2014 Utah English Teacher of the Year and the 2018 Utah Middle Level Teacher of the Year. Mike also teaches college classes focused on ...
Feb 06, 2023•36 min
Christine Ravesi-Weinstein Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners ____ Christine Ravesi-Weinstein serves as a high school Assistant Principal in Massachusetts and previously worked as a high school science department chair for four years as well as classroom teacher for 15. Diagnosed with anxiety and depression at 23, Christine began her journey towards mental wellness. She began a non-profit organization in June of 2017 aimed at removing the stigma of mental illness and promoting physic...
Dec 30, 2022•33 min
This is Season 4, Episode 5 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Danny Steele. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, and The School House 302. Don’t miss what Danny says about Essential Truths for Principals…and so much more. _______________________________________ Danny Steele Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED...
Dec 23, 2022•26 min
David Geurin Joins FocusED to Discuss What It Means to Be Future Driven…and More This is Season 4, Episode 4 of FocusED, and it features our guest, David Geurin. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, and The School House 302. Don’t miss what David says about being a Future Driven educator…and so much more. _________...
Dec 02, 2022•25 min
This is Season 4, Episode 3 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Morgane Michael. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, and The School House 302. Don’t miss what Morgane says about getting teachers From Burnt Out to Fired Up…and so much more. _______________________________________ Morgane Michael Brings Tons of E...
Nov 12, 2022•31 min
Julie Stern Joins FocusED to Discuss the Concept of Learning that Transfers…and More This is Season 4, Episode 2 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Julie Stern. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, and The School House 302. Don’t miss what Julie says in this episode about learning that transfers…and so much mor...
Nov 01, 2022•32 min
This is Season 4, Episode 1 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Jessica Cabeen. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, and The School House 302. Don’t miss what Jessica says in this episode about leading with grace while maintaining high expectations…and so much more. _______________________________________ Jessic...
Oct 13, 2022•33 min
This is Season 3, Episode 14 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Joe Sanfelippo. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Dr. Sanfelippo says about what it means to lead from anywhere and how leaders build intention, connection, and direction in schools. _______________________________________ Joe Sanfelippo Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Dr. Joe Sanfe...
Jun 11, 2022•33 min
This is Season 3, Episode 13 of FocusED, and it features our guest, John Almarode. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Dr. Almarode says about the importance of clarity for learning, evidence of learning, the science of teaching…and so much more. _______________________________________ John Almarode Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners John is an Associate...
May 03, 2022•40 min
Robyn Jackson Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Robyn Jackson is passionate about building better schools. As the CEO of Mindsteps Inc.®, she has helped thousands of K–12 administrators and teachers develop the clarity and confidence to turn their classrooms and schools into success stories. Jackson combines her experience as an English teacher and middle school administrator and her work in thousands of schools and districts to help teachers and administrators develop rigorous inst...
Apr 14, 2022•36 min
This is Season 3, Episode 11 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Thomas Hoerr. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Tom says about leading for empathy…and so much more. _______________________________________ Thomas Hoerr Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Dr. Tom Hoerr led schools for 37 years and is currently a Scholar In Residence at the University ...
Apr 05, 2022•37 min
This is Season 3, Episode 9 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Janelle McLaughlin. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Janelle has to say about the need for leadership at every level in schools…and so much more. _______________________________________ Janelle McLaughlin Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Janelle McLaughlin is an education consultant,...
Mar 24, 2022•36 min
This is Season 3, Episode 9 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Joshua Stamper. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Joshua has to say about aspiring leadership, leadership development, and so much more. _______________________________________ Joshua Stamper Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Joshua Stamper initially used his artistic talent, creativit...
Mar 15, 2022•37 min
This is Season 3, Episode 8 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Eric Sheninger. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Dr. Bunting says about the ways that administrators can remain focused on the most important aspect of teaching and learning during a crisis and much more. _______________________________________ Dr. Susan Bunting Brings Tons of Experience to FocusE...
Mar 14, 2022•38 min
This is Season 3, Episode 7 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Horacio Sanchez. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Horacio says about overcoming the impact of poverty in schools, specifically what teachers and leaders can do to build an environment that promotes resiliency. _______________________________________ Horacio Sanchez Brings Tons of Experience to Foc...
Mar 13, 2022•34 min
Author Eric Sheninger Joins FocusED to Discuss What it Means to Prepare Learners for Their Future This is Season 3, Episode 6 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Eric Sheninger. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Eric says about comfort being the enemy of growth and so much more. _______________________________________ Eric Sheninger Brings Tons of Experience to...
Mar 06, 2022•41 min
This is Season 3, Episode 5 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Marck Abraham. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Marck says about creating cultures of success for all students. _______________________________________ Marck Abraham Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Dr. Abraham is a transformational leader with a wealth of experience in urban educati...
Feb 18, 2022•39 min
Lorea Martinez Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Dr. Lorea Martínez Pérez is the award-winning founder of HEART in Mind Consulting, a company dedicated to helping schools and organizations integrate Social Emotional Learning in their practices, products, and learning communities. She has worked with schools, districts, and organizations to guide SEL implementation efforts, including training teachers and leadership teams, and provided guidance to educational technology and media com...
Feb 10, 2022•34 min
This is Season 3, Episode 3 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Jethro Jones. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Jethro has to say about students learning faster, better, and more. _______________________________________ Jethro Jones Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Jethro Jones is the 2017 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year, former principal, and...
Feb 08, 2022•33 min
This is Season 3, Episode 2 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Jeffrey Benson. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Jeffrey has to say about improving the student experience in every classroom. _______________________________________ Jeffrey Benson Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Jeffrey Benson has worked in almost every school context with over 40...
Jan 28, 2022•43 min
This is Season 3, Episode 1 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Basil Marin. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Basil has to say about treating all students with high expectations and some of what we get wrong when we schedule students into lower level courses. _______________________________________ Dr. Basil Marin Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners...
Jan 26, 2022•47 min
This is Season 2, Episode 11 of FocusED, and it features guest, Dan Domenech. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Dan says about developing others, stepping in when we need to, managing competing priorities, and so much more. _______________________________________ Dan Domenech Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Daniel A. Domenech has served as the execu...
Dec 08, 2021•34 min
This is Season 2, Episode 10 of FocusED, and it features guest, Starr Sackstein. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don’t miss what Starr has to say about grading, assessments, changing practices in schools, and much more. _______________________________________ Starr Sackstein Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Starr Sackstein was a Teacher Center teacher and ELA teac...
Dec 01, 2021•39 min
