Lead. Learn. Change.

Clark Atlanta University, one of 101 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation (3:05) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. attended college on this campus (3:25) Social mobility through education (5:05) Three times a Panther (6:05) Identified as a future leader in DeKalb County Schools (7:00) Year 45 and counting – a lifetime dedicated to serving others (9:00) A court order and Felicia’s f...

Introduction, ROI background and  explanation The Narnia story Lessons learned Invitation to subscribe, tell others, and share your own story     Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on  ww...

Amarillo, Texas, and Buffalo, New York (2:15) Data, evidence, propositions and their roles in the goals of a case study (4:40) Focus groups, interviews, documents, email, and student work (7:40) Standardized test scores and the range of metrics that matter (10:30) Student input as a vital factor in gauging effectiveness of any approach to teaching and learning (12:20) The standardized test debate...

Ivana seeks another perspective on addressing biases (2:45) Engagement cuts across all groups (3:45) Dr. Phil Schlechty influenced David’s views on learning (4:15) Your mom’s opinion matters (4:45) Affiliation requires collaboration (5:30) All learners “bring motives to the table” (6:25) It’s the work that engages the learner (7:00) A, B, or Not Yet (7:00) Diversity of interest (8:05) Engagement a...

Academic accomplishments (2:55) Born in a country that no longer exists (4:40) Growing up during a war (5:40) Happy childhood memories (9:05) Yugoslavia to France, and studying law (10:10) Columbia Law School (11:00) Who helps design the learning experience? (13:50) Meshing diversity and collaborative practice (16:30) Eliminating bias (18:55) An immigrant’s perspective influences beliefs about tea...

H.O.M.E. is where the heart is (0:56) Ebenezer Scrooge and public speaking (4:04) Mr. Glenn, a bit of blood, and a second chance (5:10) Thank a teacher! (12:38) Joe’s success on the court (14:04) Serving others (18:45)     Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut...

Guiding campaign teams to victory (2:55) First female vice-president (5:50) A world traveler (7:00) Life’s pivot points (8:15) Influential leaders (11:05) Immersive learning (14:20) The benefits of a public school education (16:00) The gift of a different perspective (19:00) Whose vision? (20:40) Teaching and learning embedded in one’s work (22:40) Success, contentment, freedom, and happiness (25:...

Self-help? (3:12) "We must, when we can, teach others" (5:00) Learn to blunder in order to learn (7:43) Finding meaning and purpose (9:57) The "right people" – pluses, minuses, and equals (12:35) Anonymous criticism vs. meaningful feedback (15:12) Encourage engagement (16:33) Teaching vs. instructing (17:07) Status quo, certainty, curiosity, and creativity (18:37) "I still love teaching" (25:52) D...

A new direction – 5:10 Scanning groceries leads to a mindshift – 6:30 Pharamaceutical patent – 9:15 People who make a difference – 15:25 Teacher-leader – 19:55 Teaching has taught me... – 27:45 What matters most – 34:55 Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in...

2:00 – attended an interview with a friend and I ended up speaking with the person who was interviewing my friend and I ended up with a job 3:45 – where there is no vision, people perish – students need an adult in their life to give them a vision  4:30 – don’t feel sorry for yourself, maybe you are here for someone else 5:15 – understanding how someone can feel like they are “spiraling down” help...

3:15 – highlights of Anjelika’s journey from Ukraine to the United States; a story of resilience and transformation through education 4:00 – Hamilton County Schools, helping newcomers – Anjelia knows what it is like to be a newcomer 4:45 – students from Guatemala, embroiled in civil war for decades – students speak dialect, making Spanish their second language, and English is their third 5:45 – de...

1:35 –Family’s influence—connections between church, home, and school. •  1:50 – Education as legacy – father’s grit, mother’s service – inspired her to teach •  2:45 – Fell in love with teaching while working with ESL adults in college •  3:30 – Parenting as life’s ultimate classroom •  4:10 – Parenthood reshaped her empathy; every child’s story matters •  5:00 – Calmness sets classroom tone; com...