SEEing to Lead

Brian McCann recently began his 17th year as principal of Joseph Case High School in Swansea, Mass., from which he graduated in 1980.  Brian has a bachelor’s degree from Boston College in English and Speech-Theatre, a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and a CAGS from Fitchburg State College in Educational Leadership and Management.  He began teaching at hi...

Dr. Price completed her doctorate in School Psychology at William James College in August of 2015, following a year-long clinical internship at Walden Behavioral Care (a residential eating disorders clinic). For the past 20 years, Dr. Price has worked as a school psychologist at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, in Whitman, MA.  In her role, Dr. Price is involved in a number of activities, incl...

Nyree Clark is a Curriculum Program Specialist in EdTechPreK-6 for the Colton Joint Unified School District. She is a founding member of #EquityInActionCA and appointed to the Instructional Coaches Advisory Board for Future Ready Schools Organization. She is very passionate about amplifying the voices of the unheard through culturally responsive teaching pedagogy. Main Takeaways: Adults have the s...

Jessica Giuliano started her career in education as a paraprofessional for an at risk student.  She received my teaching certification from the University of Saint Joseph’s and a Masters in Education at the University of New Haven.  She also received her 6th year Administrative Certification (092) in Administrative Leadership at UCONN.  Jessica taught 5th grade for one year in Cromwell, CT before...

Sarah Delorm is a 6th grade language arts teacher at CREC’s Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle School in Hartford, Connecticut, where I have worked for the past 9 years. I earned my Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from the University of New England.  I received my Master’s of Education with a concentration in Teaching and Learning from Post University. I received a Bachelor’s of...

Kate White is a third grade teacher in year twelve.  I served as a parent, volunteer, paraprofessional, Title I reading teacher, and third grade teacher.  For family reasons I abandoned my path to teaching while an undergrad.  I finished college but never taught until nearly 20 years later, after raising children.  On this path I gained the perspective I needed to be the teacher I am.  Without it,...

Nicole L Semas-Schneeweis is a proud mother of two boys. She and her husband have been together for close to twenty years, and they are committed to raising young men who work for social justice and recognize their social responsibility. Nicole, whose friends and family call her Nikki, was a special education teacher for close to twenty years and is a now trying to impact positive change in the ro...

Bonnie Nieves is a high school Biology teacher with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership and is a member of the MassCUE board of directors. She is passionate about creating immersive and authentic experiences that fuel curiosity and creating student-centered, culturally responsive learning spaces that promote equity and inclusion. Her upcoming book focuses on...

Rayna is a 5th grade teacher in Mansfield, MA and MassCUE President who believes in the power of student voice. She has been presenting at conferences on best pedagogical practices since 2010 and is a Google Certified Educators. Rayna is the co-found of EdCamp SE Mass, as she loves to inspire educators to challenges themselves! Key Takeaways PD from within Sustained engagements is key Give everyon...

Daniel Bauer helps out-of-the-box school leaders make change happen in education. He does this through his category-defining podcasts, book, and leadership community, “The Mastermind.”  Learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com Key Takeaways Impostor syndrome in the silence The ABC's of professional development Make sure you address negative behaviors Seek to understand stories people tell them...

Bobbie French is an educational leader, presenter, blogger and podcaster from Massachusetts. Bobbie French’s career in education has spanned over 25 years.  She has served as an elementary guidance counselor, elementary classroom teacher, special education coordinator, early childhood coordinator, Title I Director, and principal. Bobbie is a lifelong learner and believes in the power of being a co...

Deborah or Deb Caruso the 6-12 Mathematics Curriculum Chair for the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District. Her responsibilities include teaching, evaluation and review/upkeep of the curriculum used at the middle/high school levels. However, the aspect of her position that she enjoys most and finds the most rewarding is coaching/mentoring teachers. Deb holds a BS in Mathematics from Bridgewater S...

Nili is currently a technology teacher and digital learning coach for Natick Public Schools in MA. Nili is passionate about bringing unconventional learning to students and colleagues, empowering them to bring their strengths and passions to school every day. After an eleven year adventure in the classroom, Nili’s technology integration role at the elementary level for the next three years pushed...

Nili is currently a technology teacher and digital learning coach for Natick Public Schools in MA. Nili is passionate about bringing unconventional learning to students and colleagues, empowering them to bring their strengths and passions to school every day. After an eleven year adventure in the classroom, Nili’s technology integration role at the elementary level for the next three years pushed...

Anna Channing has been a Massachusetts educator for nine years. She is currently a fourth grade general education teacher at Dexter Park in Orange, MA who is passionate about social emotional learning and mental health in schools. Some important takeaways: Give teachers the chance to collaborate Have confidence in teachers; ability to go "off book" Engage through interest Confident teachers still...

Do you struggle with supporting, engaging, and empowering your staff and want to motivate them to higher levels of success with a process of continuous improvement? This podcast assists you in becoming a better leader and reaching all your students by taking a teacher centered approach. Led by Chris Jones, each conversation with both teachers and leaders will provide concrete, practical examples t...