In this episode, I am joined by Principal Jeff Palladino. He is the proud principal of Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School in Bronx, NY. We delve into how the model at his school and other things he does to retain teachers. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that we can glean from. Follow Dr. Phillips on Twitter … Read More
Episode 49: Leveraging Teacher Expertise with Mike Alpert
Mike founded Peer Driven PD in 2019 with the goal of bringing streamlined, private sector solutions to public education Mike Alpert founded Peer Driven PD in 2019 with the goal of bringing streamlined, private sector solutions to public education. He joins the show to talk about peer driven PD, teacher expertise, and where the best professional learning comes from. That … Read More
Leading Adult Learners with a Lens of Inquiry (w Jessica Vance)
How might school leaders apply inquiry-based learning in their work? If we know that inquiry can inspire curiosity, connections, and agency for our students, how might it transform the professional learning culture of a school? Jessica Vance is an Enrichment and Environment Coordinator in Austin, Texas, and author of the newly released book, “Leading with a Lens of Inquiry: Cultivating … Read More
Teaching Versus Teachering: Extra Duties of Teachers
TL;DR: Teaching involves standards, a curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Students and teachers co-create the learning experience together. As teachers, what do we do beyond teaching? How can you impact greater change? Teaching Versus Teachering: Extra Duties of Teachers Not too long ago, I was listening to one of my favourite podcasts, The Chey and Pav Show. This show features Chey … Read More
How can Assessment Cultivate Equity, Learning, and Community? (w Adelee Penner)
Assessment has many negative emotions attached to it due to the history of the word, yet it has so much potential to cultivate the equitable learning communities we all dream of. Adelee Penner has experienced the school system in a wide range of roles, from teacher to leader, public to private, and system-wide to independent. In the episode, we discuss … Read More