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Dr. John Almarode joins us again for a discussion about PLCs. As part of the Visible Learning team they have worked to reimagine PLCs and employ Visible Learning ideas to make sure that the teacher is put back at the center of the workings of a PLC. We discuss equity, pre assessment, as well as ways that teacher teams can ensure their work is effective within their PLCs.
Read MoreThis episode is one that allows us to learn more about the thought behind Differentiation—where it’s going, where it’s been, and also provides the opportunity to hear some of the ideas around education from Carol Ann Tomlinson, who really has transformed modern education practice. It was a pleasure and privilege to have a conversation with her. In this episode, we are also joined by Mindy Moran, who was a student of Carol’s and is a lead coach with Albemarle County Schools.
Read MoreIn this episode, I had a chance to talk with Chris Shedd about his work at Burley Middle School in Charlottesville, Va. We covered a lot of ground. Teaching American History in Charlottesville, using 3D printing, and students constructing a Google Expedition of the former slave quarters at Jefferson’s Monticello. It was a good conversation.
Read MoreWe cover a lot of ground in this episode. And even though the pedagogy in Dr. Almarode’s book is geared toward science, the Visible Learning framework translates well to any discipline of study. It’s a great listen.
Read MoreDr. Pam Moran is the current Superintendent of Schools for Albemarle County, VA, a district that has come to be known for its leadership and innovative practices. Dr. Matt Haas is the Deputy Superintendent, and will be taking over the position of Superintendent in July. In this conversation we discuss the transition for the district, as well as some of the changes coming through the High School 2022 initiative (see Blog Supplement for more info).
Read MoreFor this episode, we talk with Allison Sprouse, high school English teacher at Stuarts Draft High School in Virginia. Along the way, we cover Teach Like a Pirate, NBCT, and standardized tests just to name a few. It was a fun conversation, and having known Allison and worked with her, I couldn't think of a better way to start off our teacher podcasts.
Read MoreZaretta Hammond's work has really opened up a world of possibilities when it comes to teaching students equitably and meeting them where they live. During her visit in Charlottesville, VA, I had the opportunity to sit down with her for a discussion about her work.
Read MoreThis conversation about Elena Aguilar's The Art of Coaching Teams takes a good look at the text and the context for its utility. Maureen Jensen returns to speak with us and is joined by Albemarle Lead Coach John Hobson.
Read MoreIn Differentiated Coaching Kise uses the Myers-Briggs personality assessment to help organize her work and ultimately use it as a way of differentiating her approach. Leslie Gibson and and Shannon Cruthirds discuss this book with us for this episode.
Read MoreThis discussion about CRT with Lars Holmstrom and Kimberly Gibson was an enjoyable one and took us through some interesting ideas. This episode is a good place to start thinking about Culturally Responsive Teaching and how it fits into your practice. With a topic like this one, there's plenty more from where we left off with our session.
Read MoreThis episode examines Costa's Cognitive Coaching through a discussion with Matt Salerno and Neeley Reagan, both of whom are instructional coaches. The book is a bit heady, so this was a good entry point.
Read MoreWe talk with Maureen Jensen, Lead Coach in Albemarle County Schools, about Elena Aguilar's The Art of Coaching. This episode kicks off The Ed Narrative podcast, as well as our series on Instructional Coaching.
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