216 - Connecting Academia and Reality

Superintendent Gregory J. Donovan knows what it takes to run a public school district, manage faculty and ensure success for all students, parents and employees. With over 40 years of public education experience, Superintended Donovan shares his background in education and his personal experiences throughout his time as an educator  Greg talks about the benefits of pursuing a career technical education for high school and adult students. Learn more at https://west-mec.edu/ The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network #rebelteachernetwork Check out our sponsors below Trust Based Observations With current methods of teacher evaluations not improving teaching and learning it's time for a change. With a frightening teacher shortage looming, we need teachers to stay and we need to really improve teaching and learning we have to transform the way we observe and evaluate teachers. Trust-Based Observations provides that transformative change. You see, we  understand that first and foremost we're in a people business. And as such, we have to create conditions most conducive to learning. We do that by using the observation process to: Build meaningful differentiated trusting relationships with each teacher; Develop safe spaces where empowered teachers embrace taking risks to grow practice because they know they're supported; Create schoolwide cultures of trust where, as Hattie describes Trust-Based Observations, "Demonstrating collective teacher efficacy in action" is the norm. The result: improved teaching and learning and workplaces where teachers want to stay!  Head to www.trustbased.com eLearning Partners Need help starting your eLearning courses or training? Get INSTANT access to the FREE MasterClass: “Create and Launch a Successful eLearning Program, Online Course, or Virtual Training” where you will learn the biggest mistake most people make with eLearning, the #1 reason most eLearning programs fail, the 3 Pillars to create extraordinary value for your learners every time, and much more! Hit the link and get instant access to the free MasterClass today —> https://www.e-learningpartners.com/a/2147499455/SH7oznjY spikeview You are more than a grade and test score.  Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that!  Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today!