How would you describe a productive and effective Professional Learning Community (PLC)? In my experience in multiple schools and districts, this model has looked drastically different in each setting. This week’s guest, Chad Dumas, shares a practical guide for leaders on how to collaborate and get sustained results for students. In this episode, we discuss: The Steps Needed to Get … Read More
Assessing with Respect: Featuring Starr Sackstein
What if, in the world of education, grades did not exist? This week’s guest, Starr Sackstein, shares how she removed grades from her classroom, focused on critical feedback to her students, and incorporated social emotional and equity components to the assessment process. In this episode, we discuss: Systems of evidence mastery Changing the way we assess The stigma that is … Read More
Aspire to RISE: Featuring Alex Valencic
Have you ever interviewed for a job and not received the promotion you were seeking? In today’s episode featuring Alex Valencic, Sarah Johnson and Joshua Stamper discuss the topics of working through the disappointment, establishing your relationship with your new supervisor, and the way to have transparent conversations about your goals. About Alex Valencic: Alex Valencic is an educator, former … Read More
Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices: Featuring Marisol Quevedo Rerucha
How do we dismantle barriers that exclude, recognize past trauma, and identify resources for those in need? This week’s guest, Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, shares how implementing restorative practices changed student behaviors, connected the community and recognized each person. In this episode, we discuss: The importance of Morning Check Ins Restorative practices and circles Collective agreements And Marisol’s new book, Beyond … Read More
Aspire Mailbag: The Power of Feedback with Evan Robb
In this 21st Aspire Mailbag episode, Evan Robb, Jeff Gargas and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions on how to build an email to introduce yourself to a potential employer, ways to prepare yourself for a leadership position, summative evaluation feedback, and the latest news … Read More