LeaderTalk

Scott McLeod | @mcleod | dangerouslyirrelevant.org•www.leadertalk.org

Talking with leaders of deeper learning schools Hosted by Scott McLeod | @mcleod | dangerouslyirrelevant.org leadertalk.org LeaderTalk is a CASTLE podcast, schooltechleadership.org

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Episodes

003 Brenda Diaz, Nashville Big Picture High School

Nashville Big Picture High School (NBPHS) is an innovative, public school of choice serving grades 9-12 in Nashville, Tennessee (USA). In Episode 003 of LeaderTalk, Dr. Brenda Diaz shares some of the structures that facilitate powerful student learning at NBPHS, including different ways of thinking about advisories, internships, senior capstone projects, restorative practices, and professional learning for educators. Brenda is a strong advocate for project-based learning as a Tier I intervention...

Apr 11, 2023•32 min

002 Kelly Tenkely, Anastasis Academy

Anastasis Academy is an incredibly-inspiring microschool serving grades K through 8 in Centennial, Colorado (USA). In Episode 002 of LeaderTalk, Kelly Tenkely describes the powerful trust that she has in educators and students. She also shares how the school leans heavily into relationships and inquiry to drive powerful student learning. During the podcast, Kelly mentions the Learning Genome Project , which is an attempt to truly personalize student learning. She is supporting multiple schools a...

Feb 16, 2023•29 min

001 Chris Lehmann, Science Leadership Academy

Science Leadership Academy (SLA) is an award-winning secondary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA). In Episode 001 of LeaderTalk, Chris Lehmann shares the powerful learning model, school culture, and support structures that make SLA such a great place for students and educators. Chris also mentions the annual EduCon conference in February , which is a phenomenal learning experience where educators share, discuss, and debate important topics related to learning, teaching, leading, and scho...

Jan 23, 2023•27 min

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