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Perspectives with Dr. Ward - Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools

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Welcome to Perspectives with Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick Ward. On this podcast we sit down for honest conversations about education, where we are, where we’re going, and how we support every student’s learning journey as well as the educators leading the way. Each episode brings a new voice and a new perspective on student-centered learning, innovation, opportunity, and what it truly means to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. The Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools District is leading the way in preparing students for a successful future with innova...

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Two Schools, Two Juniors, One Honest Conversation 24.06.2026 31:39

Two schools, two juniors, and one honest conversation about high school life and preparing for senior year and life after graduation. In this episode, Dr. Ward sits down with Eastlake North’s Drew Dingeldein and Willoughby South’s Maddie Crook. Together, they’re opening up about the people and the moments that shaped them, the teachers who impacted their journey and the extracurriculars where the...

Stronger Together: How Teaming Transforms Middle School 27.04.2026 41:38

In this episode, Dr. Ward is joined by Willoughby Middle School Principal Mr. Jim Greene and child psychiatrist Dr. Molly McVoy for a thoughtful conversation about the middle school years. Together, they discuss adolescent development, the importance of connection, and how the teaming model helps students feel seen, supported, and prepared for success. Jim Greene is the Principal of Willoughby Mi...

Building AI Confidence and Literacy in Education: Rebecca Bultsma, AI Ethics Researcher and Education Strategist 04.03.2026 30:31

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics Researcher Rebecca Bultsma lives in the messy space between AI hype and AI reality, helping education leaders cut through the chaos and noise to find what actually works for students and educators. As an AI ethics researcher at the University of Edinburgh with a focus on K-12 ethical implementation, Rebecca is dangerously good at AI but appropriately worried abo...