PODCAST · education
Small Fires
by Lucinda Wolters
Skilled leadership in education has never been more relevant. We certainly cannot lead our schools in the ways of the past. Too much has changed. Too much is at stake. We need to collectively engage, with our hearts and our minds – through intentional conversations – to successfully sustain the journey. Join Lucinda Wolters, a passionate school leader and an Adaptive Schools Agency Trainer, as she shares her perspectives, on what’s necessary for school leadership today, and interviews other leaders, as they navigate innovation and change in schools. Let Small Fires ignite your way. https://smallfires.ca
Episodes
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EP22 Indigenous Education Consultant, Carolyn Roberts
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Carolyn Roberts, an award-winning author, Indigenous academic, and educator whose work invites us to think more deeply about what it means to decolonize education. Carolyn is St̓át̓imc and Stó:lō from the Thevarge family of N'Quatqua and the...
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EP21 Thinking Collaborative Leader, Jane Ellison
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jane Ellison, a long-time leader with Thinking Collaborative whose work has had a significant influence on Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools. Jane has spent decades supporting educational leaders at all levels in developing their…
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EP20 Educational Leader, Coach and Author, Kevin Reimer
In episode 20 of Small Fires, Lucinda has the honour of interviewing Kevin Reimer, a mentor, former colleague, and friend. They explore the evolution of Kevin's leadership identity over a lifetime in education. Kevin, a former principal as well as a former President and Executive Director of the…
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EP19 Global Consultant, Dr. Kendall Zoller
Such a pleasure to interview Kendall Zoller, EdD. Kendall is an author, educator, researcher, and global consultant. His work in communicative intelligence, presentation and facilitation skills, storytelling, leadership, coaching, and adaptive schools has taken him to 25 countries in person and…
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EP18 An Interview with ƛ̓akʷapiqa, Lelaina Jules
In this episode, I interview ƛ̓akʷapiqa, Lelaina Jules, District Principal, Indigenous Education for Comox Valley Schools. Lelaina carries the ancestral name ƛ̓akʷapiqa, loosely translated to "copper on top," and also goes by Lelaina Jules. She is a proud Nuu-chah-nulth woman (she/her) from the...
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EP17 An Interview with Riley McMitchell
As we transition a return to school, I offer you an interview with Riley McMitchell, a Vancouver, BC elementary school principal. We share a passion for Adaptive Schools work and Cognitive Coaching as part of our leadership identity and it was certainly a pleasure interviewing him. Before his...
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EP16 An Interview with Dr. Phil Echols
"We have a responsibility to learn and grow and to be aware of our privileges…and how we might use those for people who may not have the same access and opportunities that were afforded to us." With pleasure, I bring you an interview with Dr. Phil Echols. We share a passion for Adaptive Schools...
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EP15 An Interview with John Clarke
This episonde is long overdue since John Clarke has been such a significant influence on me and on many others. John Clarke has been my mentor, coach and friend for nearly ten years. While John presents the Adaptive Schools Seminars, he also provides Cognitive Coaching seminars as well. I have...
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EP14 An Interview with Carolyn McKanders
With pleasure, I bring you another Small Fires episode, highlighting a conversation with a cherished Thinking Collaborative leader, Carolyn McKanders. Carolyn's background includes 28 years of experience in Detroit Public Schools as a teacher, counsellor and staff development specialist.…
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EP13 An Interview with Carolee Hayes
Carolee Hayes has had a long career as an educational leader in both Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools. She has also been a Co-Director for Thinking Collaborative. In this interview, Carolee shares her career journey and how when she was asked by Art Costa and Robert Garmston to lead the...
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EP12 An Interview with Andrea McComb
Andrea McComb is the Principal of Learning Services for the Coquitlam School District here in British Columbia as well as an Adaptive Schools Agency Trainer with Thinking Collaborative. In this interview, Andrea shares what gives her joy in her life, what brought her to pursuing the Adaptive...
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EP11 An Interview with Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser
Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser are beloved educational leaders here in British Columbia, the Yukon and beyond. Their work promoting the spiral of inquiry, to guide collaborative work amongst educators, continues to be relevant to improve the learning for all students. In this interview, they share...
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EP10 An Interview with Paula Gosal
Paula Gosal is the Principal of Chilliwack Middle School in British Columbia. As a busy and experienced administrator, with a full life outside of school, she talks about what is important to her as she navigates her different life roles. An area of interest for Paula is how to support women...
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EP9 An Interview with Doreen Miori Merola
Doreen Miori-Merola is the Co-Director of Thinking Collaborative. Doreen talks about her journey in educational leadership and how the work of Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools helped her develop skills in mediating others' thinking. Doreen highlights the importance of being able to engage…
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EP8 An Interview with Carol Brooks Simoneau
Carol Brooks Simoneau is the Co-Director of Thinking Collaborative. In this interview, Carol shares her journey as an educational leader, which began as a reading specialist. What clearly comes through is Carol's thoughtful identity, in connection with her beliefs and values, that informs her...
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EP7: A Gathering of Oneself During Quarantine
Lucinda shares her reflections during three weeks of quarantine. The book, "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters," provided an opportunity for reflection, alongside her experience of being stuck in her room alone. She realizes she was hiding aspects of herself away, in pursuit of…
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EP6 An Interview with Bruce Wellman
Lucinda interviews Bruce Wellman, co-developer of Adaptive Schools, as he shares his career journey. He also relays significant insights about group dynamics, leadership and listening skills that certainly makes this interview compelling for all educators.
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EP5 An Interview with My Dad, Syrt Wolters
Lucinda shares a short interview with her dad, Syrt Wolters, from 25 years ago. A representative from the Shoah Foundation interviewed him to hear about how he, alongside his first wife, Gien, hid a Jewish family of four for over two years in their home during the Second World War. Lucinda makes...
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EP4 An Interview with Robert Garmston
Bob Garmston, is co-developer of Adaptive Schools with Bruce Wellman. In this interview, he shares some of his highlights and challenges of his career journey. His life is certainly a story of resiliency and positive contribution.
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EP3 Intentionality
In this episode, Lucinda shares her reactions after attending the Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar and the realization that in order to develop her skills, she would need to consistently be intentional in order to improve.
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EP2 An Interview with Art Costa
Lucinda met Art at the Thinking Collaborative Symposium and interviews him about his career journey. Art is the co-developer of Habits of Mind and Cognitive Coaching.
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EP1 Welcome to Small Fires
In this first episode, Lucinda Wolters introduces herself and shares her passion for Adaptive Schools. She explains how she was introduced to this work and why she believes this is so important to support educational transformation. Thanks for listening!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Skilled leadership in education has never been more relevant. We certainly cannot lead our schools in the ways of the past. Too much has changed. Too much is at stake. We need to collectively engage, with our hearts and our minds – through intentional conversations – to successfully sustain the journey. Join Lucinda Wolters, a passionate school leader and an Adaptive Schools Agency Trainer, as she shares her perspectives, on what’s necessary for school leadership today, and interviews other leaders, as they navigate innovation and change in schools. Let Small Fires ignite your way. https://smallfires.ca
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Lucinda Wolters
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