Data in Education

Send us Fan Mail Panelists - Stephanie Frenel, Founder & Chief, SchoolOpsAI - Stephanie Howell, Coach, Gold EDU / SchoolAI Episode Summary In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by educators and AI leaders who work closely with both school systems and classroom realities to explore how educators and leaders can use AI thoughtfully without losing what matters most....

Send us Fan Mail Panelists - Dr. Lisa Riegel, Author & Speaker - Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC, Non-Attorney Advocate & Mental Health Therapist, Destiny Huff Consulting, LLC - Lisa Baskin Wright, IEP Coach, Lisa Wright IEP Consulting Episode Summary In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by three leading voices in neurodiversity-affirming practice to explore how misco...

Send us Fan Mail Equity Is in the Details: Data That Drives Access Panelists Adam Inder, Head of Education, Pivot Professional Learning Françoise Raoult, Teacher, Coach and EAL Coordinator, Inclusive EAL Heather Millnick, MTSS coordinator, Fairfax County Public schools Episode Summary In this episode of Data in Education , Jenelle and Jessica are joined by school leaders, coaches, and practitioner...

Send us Fan Mail Panelists: - Dr. Rajagopal Appavu - Jerod Neff - Kurtis Hewson Episode Summary: In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by researchers, district leaders, and system-level practitioners to explore why data tools often fail when habits are missing, and what it actually takes to build data-literate teams. Rather than focusing on new dashboards or one-time...

Send us Fan Mail Behavior Is Data Too: Making It Actionable, Not Punitive Panelists Nilsa Real-Carleton, School Psychologist, PCA Tom Kaster, Educational Data Consultant, The Datafied Classroom Dr. Christopher Graves, K-8 Principal, Jordan Community School Episode Summary In this episode of Data in Education , Jenelle and Jessica are joined by school leaders and behavior experts to explore how beh...

Send us Fan Mail How do we catch and support the students who don’t qualify for services but clearly need something more? Panelists: Heather Millnick, MTSS Coordinator, Dogwood Elementary Candia Sierra London, Program Specialist, Cajon Valley USD Dr. Tim Gray, Data Coach, Anderson Community Schools Episode Summary In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by MTSS and stu...

Send us Fan Mail From Data to Daily Decisions: What Actually Changes Practice Panelists: Françoise Raoult, Teacher, Coach and EAL Coordinator, International Schools (Beijing, China) Dan Cox, Founder & CEO, Endurance Edge Episode Summary In this episode of Data in Education , Jenelle and Jessica are joined by instructional and system-level leaders to explore how teams can move from reviewing da...

Send us Fan Mail I'm diving into this episode of Data in Education with Danny Bauer, the Chief Ruckus Maker from Better Leaders Better Schools. Danny is a 20-year education veteran, a bestselling author, and the host of a top 1% global podcast (RuckusCast) who is on a mission to prove that the best leaders are the best storytellers. He believes that to truly lead, you have to do more than jus...

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Send us Fan Mail From Burn-out to Buy-in-Free Resource: https://forms.gle/L4Lpu4m1CsYuu4R7A In this episode of Data in Education, I'm chatting with the absolute powerhouse that is Dr. Kristilynn Turney, a dear friend and a true force in educational leadership. With over 25 years in the game, she’s been a teacher, a principal, and now a consultant who has seen it all, from the highest-performi...

Send us Fan Mail Request more information on Symplifyed here: symplifyed.com/pricing Commit before October 31st, 2025, and enjoy a 10% discount. This week’s episode is a little different, and I am (as my dad loves to point out) super excited about it. I was joined by the incredible Jenelle McClenahen, the CEO and founder of Symplifyed. Jenelle’s story is amazing. She was a teacher who, after her s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Data in Education, I was joined by the incredible Emma Dukhovny. With over 25 years in the New York City Department of Education, Emma is a seasoned English Language Learner (ELL) teacher, data specialist, and professional developer. As an immigrant and an English language learner herself, she brings a deeply personal and powerful perspective to the table. She&a...

Send us Fan Mail Free resources - www.thewholeeducator.com/free-resources In this episode of Data in Education, I had a fascinating conversation with Becca Silver, the CEO and founder of The Whole Educator, and someone who is truly a kindred spirit in making data more human-centered. With a decade of experience in the classroom, including teaching abroad and co-oping a school in Tanzania, Becca br...

Send us Fan Mail EdChanger Pro App In this episode of Data in Education, I had a great conversation with Patrick Mongrain, a friend and fellow education data enthusiast who's all about building lasting systemic change. With a decade of experience as a history and leadership teacher, MTSS coach, and a restorative justice specialist, Patrick has a wealth of knowledge. He's passionate about...

Send us Fan Mail Wellness Checklist Leadership Coaching Cohort In this episode of Data in Education, I'm chatting with Dr. Brandi Kelly, a dear friend and the founder of Spark Hope Edu. With over 20 years of experience, Brandi's unique perspective on leadership is shaped by her background in social work and a doctorate in educational leadership. She believes that data should go beyond te...

Send us Fan Mail Executive Functioning Guide: drkarendudekbrannan.com/efschools 7-Day Course: drkarendudekbrannan.com/schoolleaders  Karen’s Podcast: defactoleaders.com In this episode, I interview Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, a speech pathologist with a wide range of experience in education, from one-on-one student evaluations to designing state-level data systems. The conversation centers on the cha...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a testament to the power of authentic collaboration and the joy that comes from seeing real student growth. Jen, with her 27 years of special education experience, and Shana, with 20 years in general education, are a perfect blend of old school wisdom and new-school data strategy, proving that it's never too late to learn new tricks, even if you started with a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk with Maricha Matthews, Assistant Principal of Attendance and Discipline at Alan B. Shepherd High School, about her journey as an educator and her passion for using data to build supportive school cultures. With a background spanning special education and MTSS leadership, Maricha explains how she demystifies data for teachers and overcomes the common "d...

Send us Fan Mail Clarity Over Clutter Freebie http://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/clarityoverclutter In this episode, I chat with Casey Watts, CEO of Casey Watts Coaching and Consulting, about her extensive 20-year journey in education as a teacher, leader, and professor. We discuss Casey’s focus on helping leaders gain clarity within their organizations and the importance of building a thriving da...

Send us Fan Mail Learn more about WeCollab at jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab In this episode of Data in Education, Jessica interviews Jennifer Ferguson, founder of Sapience Educational Services, shares her 20-year journey in education from teaching to district leadership. She discusses her passion for data-informed decision-making in education and collaboration with Kurtis and Lorna Hewson on the WeCo...

Send us Fan Mail Check out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025 In this bonus episode, we're joined by Dr. Sarah K. Richter, an Instructional Coach from Springfield City Schools with over two decades in diverse educational settings. Sarah’s unique journey into data analysis, sparked at a pivotal moment in her career, has fueled her impactful work supporting teachers acr...

Send us Fan Mail Check out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025 In this bonus episode, we have Emily Mulcahey, an Instructional Coach from North College Hill City Schools with 29 years in the education trenches. Emily’s seen how bringing teachers together around data, not just handing it to them, sparks incredible student growth. She's living proof that collaboration ma...

Send us Fan Mail Check out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025 In this bonus episode, we're talking data with Rick Kutcher, an Administrative Specialist from ESC Region 13 with a seriously diverse background in education. Rick's journey from band director and principal to his current data systems role gives him a unique perspective on leveraging data in schools. H...

Send us Fan Mail Check out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025 In this bonus episode, we're talking systems and strategy with Dr. Melissa Wainwright, an MTSS Consultant and Coach who brings over 25 years of experience to her work helping schools take action with data. Melissa is passionate about moving beyond just collecting data to actually solving problems, like the...

Send us Fan Mail Check out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025 In this bonus episode, we're chatting with Principal Christopher Graves, a seasoned school leader passionate about structured improvement for students. Chris learned the power of tracking data the best way – by doing – building a skillset from his love of sports stats to make real impacts in areas like scho...