Dr. Rick Jetter (a.k.a. “Dr. J.”) is the Asst. Head of Schools at the Western New York Maritime Charter School. Co-Founder of Pushing Boundaries Consulting.is an educator, author, speaker, and national education consultant. He has worked in the field of education for over 20 years and has held the positions of: alternative education teacher, English teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent … Read More
Episode #24: Yaritza Villalba
Yaritza Villalba has ten years of experience in education. She started her career teaching Social Studies to high school students in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. Throughout the years she has developed numerous curriculum materials and conducted a variety of professional developments. She is currently a lead teacher of an alternative high school in Bedford Stuyvesant, teaching over -aged and … Read More
Episode #109: Eric Sheninger
Eric is an Associate Partner with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to this, he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership, his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture at his school while … Read More
5 Perspectives on Equity In Schools
TL;DR: 5 perspectives on equity in schools include believers, doubters, traditionalists, bystanders, and upstanders. Exclusion and intolerance have no place in public education. Steven joined Rae Hughart for an episode of the Daily Drop In to discuss equity and inclusion. Click here to watch! There is a growing movement to denounce terms such as equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching. … Read More
Episode #108: Christine Ravesi-Weinstein
Christine Ravesi-Weinstein currently serves as a high school Assistant Principal in Massachusetts and previously worked as a high school science department chair for four years and classroom teacher for 15. Diagnosed with anxiety and depression at 23, Christine began her journey towards mental wellness. She began a non-profit organization in June of 2017 aimed at removing the stigma of mental … Read More