Mastery Portfolio

Learner-Centered Spaces

Education EN ↓ 88 episodes

Welcome to Learner-Centered Spaces podcast produced by Mastery Portfolio. Our hosts are Starr Sackstein and Crystal Frommert. We are educators sharing our experiences of being the lone wolves of de-emphasizing grades in a traditional grades school. Starting the shift toward standards-based grading is no easy task when the community (colleagues, parents, students, and admin) is expecting a number grade on assignments and report cards. 

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Mar 1, 2026

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Episodes

Jacob Moore says power can flow back to the learner 26.05.2024

https://www.instagram.com/jmoore_bayoucity/ Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Bonnie Nieves says a learner-centered teacher is in the mix. 12.05.2024

Amazon Author page Website: www.educateonpurpose.com Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-nieves-b07881101/ Facebook - @biologynieves Twitter - @biologygoddess Instagram - @educateonpurpose Specifications Grading https://wakelet.com/ Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Vanessa Vakharia says to be yourself and do math at the same time 05.05.2024

https://www.themathguru.ca/ Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Debbie Tannenbaum uses tech tools to offer choice and agency 28.04.2024

Debbie Tannenbaum is an ASCD Emerging Leader, ISTE Certified Educator,  ISTE Community Leader, author, blogger, and featured speaker. She offers schools and districts a wealth of expertise. With over 20 years of experience, she advocates starting with pedagogy first and then transforming learning experience by using technology tools. Debbie empowers educators with practical strategies, innova...

Natalie Vardabasso says learner-centered spaces are healing 21.04.2024

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nvardabasso/ https://www.instagram.com/natabasso/ Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Dr. Katie Harrison says to always ask questions. 14.04.2024

Twitter - www.twitter.com/2KSHarrison Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmharrison210115 Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Dr. Matthew Rhoads says formative assessment informs personalized learning. 31.03.2024

Twitter -https://twitter.com/mattrhoads1990 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrhoadsedu/?hl=en Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-rhoads-ed-d-95772120/ Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0976J8SX6?ingress=0&visitId=1d7404e9-77c2-4821-8829-6a8c6094cf1e&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr Website: www.matthewrhoads.com Music by AudioCoffee: https://www....

Special Episode: Starr discusses her new book "Student-Led Assessment" 23.03.2024

Link to book: https://amzn.to/4aHYACY Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Tim Needles says assessment is based on individual growth. 17.03.2024

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TimNeedlesArt/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/timneedles Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timneedles/ Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timneedles Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tim-Needles/author/ Website: https://www.timneedles.com Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Batsheva Frankel says gives students a voice 09.03.2024

Twitter @batshevafrankel LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/ batsheva-frankelnewlensed Amazon author page: http://tinyurl.com/BatshevaonAmazon Website: https://batshevafrankel.com Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Chelsea Rachiele says to teach students to reflect on their understanding 03.03.2024

Chelsea Rachiele 7th grade math teacher, The Collegiate School of Memphis in Memphis, TN. Originally from Florida, got my undergrad in Actuarial Science but all the while knew I had a stronger passion for teaching. After getting married in 2017, my husband and I moved to Memphis where I was accepted into the Memphis Teacher Residency program - a 1 year residency program where you teach in a classr...

Dr. Chris Jochum says to just do one thing to make a big change 18.02.2024

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070137108784 Twitter - https://twitter.com/jochumcj Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jochum-55733320/ Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09JR366Z6/about Website: https://cjleadership.com/  

Dr. Matthew Woods says to plan backwards from clarity 10.02.2024

Link to book https://twitter.com/woodfromawoods Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Jamie Brown says student voice is amplified through leadership 04.02.2024

Facebook - @JamieBrownLeadership Twitter - @Leadership_JB Instagram - @JamieBrownLeadership Linked In - @JamieBrownLeadership Youtube -  @JamieBrownLeadership TikTok - @JamieBrownLeadership Website: www. JamieBrownLeadership.com

Jennifer Gonzalez says academic safety is necessary for learner-centered spaces 21.01.2024

https://cultofpedagogy.com 2024 Tech Guide: https://cultofpedagogy.teachable.com/p/teachersguidetotech2024 Tech: digital portfolios, feedback tools like Mote , collaboration tools like Kanbanchi , discussion tools like Kialo and Parlay . Street Data: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/street-data/ Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Connie Hamilton says learning is a partnership 07.01.2024

Connie Hamilton, an education influencer, showcases a diverse career in impactful teaching, school leadership, and authorship. With over two decades of experience, she smoothly transitioned from teaching to roles as an instructional coach and district administrator. As a principal at both elementary and secondary levels, Connie emphasized innovation and high-quality instruction. Beyond schools, sh...

Special Episode: Crystal discusses her book "When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling" 06.01.2024

Link to book: https://a.co/d/fa1odcw Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Dr. Erin Beard says learning is structure and soul. 31.12.2023

Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/erin-beard-d-ed-5134111b2

Nick Moskaluk says self-reflection is important in assessment. 17.12.2023

Twitter - @moskatuk Instagram - @readysetgrowthpodcast Website: readysetgrowthpodcast.com

Lainie Rowell says gratitude is foundational 03.12.2023

Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author , award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology, and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie ha...

Caitlin Krause says "wonder" means being less attached to one way of thinking. 19.11.2023

 LINKS: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram YouTube Website Amazon author page for poetry book Digital Satori: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Satori-Caitlin-Krause/dp/B0BZF2696H Amazon author page for Mindful by Design: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Design-Cultivating-Experiences-Essentials-ebook/dp/B07MVHLQ92/ Book page for Designing Wonder: https://caitlinkrause.gumroad.com/l/IxbVJ

Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce talk about making math moments 12.11.2023

Click to register for the Make Math Moments Virtual Summit Nov 17-19 Facebook - https://facebook.com/makemathmoments Twitter -   https://x.com/makemathmoments Instagram - https://x.com/makemathmoments Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/company/makemathmoments Amazon author page:   Website: https://makemathmoments.com https://summit.makemathmoments.com https://mathisvisual.com https://m...

Lindsay Lyons believes the secret sauce is student voice 05.11.2023

Linked In - www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaybethlyons Youtube -   www.youtube.com/@lindsaybethlyons Website: www.lindsaybethlyons.com Free Resource: https://extras.lindsaybethlyons.com/learnercentered If you’d like to be a guest on the show, or know someone who would be an inspiring guest, please fill out the survey found in the show notes.

Ané Ebie-Mouton says to give students agency in their own learning 22.10.2023

Born in Chicago Illinois, Ané Ebie-Mouton considers herself an educator vs. a teacher. Teachers dispense facts and figures to prepare students for an end year test. An Educator engages in the act of leading people out of….you name it! ignorance, naivete, sub-consciousness…She also considers herself an active life-long learner, which she feels is the secret ingredient to her continued positionality...

Cory Steiner suggests a "Portrait of a Learner." 08.10.2023

Email Cory at cory.steiner@northerncassschool.com Guest survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQbOHl3-uy2eX_TAoIZcmvb-Zj30YTJj6p4Zrpvo0sZ6Va4Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

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