The Rachael Maves Show
by Rachael Maves, Parsec Education
This is The Rachael Maves Show where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education.
Episodes
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Standards-Based Grading: Should Kids Get Zeros? | Dr. Scott Marion
Should kids get zeros in K-12? A grade should show what a student knows. Dr. Scott Marion of the Center for Assessment joins Rachael Maves. They cover zeros, the 100-point grading scale and standards-based grading. It starts with South Carolina's new grading law. Then Rachael and Scott step back…
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Breaking Burnout in K-12 featuring Dr. Melissa Sadorf
What happens when being good at your job becomes the very thing hiding burnout? In this episode of The Rachael Maves Show, Dr. Melissa Sadorf joins Rachael to talk about the reality of wearing multiple hats in education, especially for leaders who are used to carrying it all. They explore how to...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Jacob Griscom
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Jacob Griscom shares his unconventional journey from going to school in Argentina to leading AI-driven software development in education. He explores how AI is transforming the future of learning and why true progress requires systemic change across...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Michael Krause
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Michael Krause shares his journey from substitute teacher to school board member and reflects on the lessons he has learned along the way. He discusses how the pandemic exposed longstanding learning gaps and why addressing academic recovery, mental...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Peter Livingston
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Peter Livingston, an experienced K–12 superintendent, shares his journey in education and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He reflects on the power of relationships in leadership, the need to address post-pandemic learning loss, and the...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring AJ Crabill
In this episode of the Rachel Maves Podcast, AJ Crabill explores the true purpose of governance in education: representing community values rather than simply managing from above. He emphasizes that effective governance begins with listening to the community’s vision and aligning decisions with...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Jenny Lam
Join host Rachel Maves as she sits down with Jenny Lam, a transformative education leader with over 25 years of experience. In this episode, Jenny shares her journey from being a first-generation college graduate to leading systemic changes in education. Discover her insights on bridging the...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Krista Woodgrift
In this episode of the Rachel Maves podcast, we dive into the world of personalized education with Krista Woodgrift, superintendent and founding member of Sage Oak Charter Schools. Krista shares her journey from classroom teacher to leading a successful charter school network, emphasizing the...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Brittany Miller
In this episode of the Rachel Maves Podcast, Brittany Miller, Chief Innovation Officer at the Southern Education Foundation, shares her journey from classroom teacher to national leader in outcomes-based contracting. She explains how aligning educational resources with clear student outcomes...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Dr. Liz Norton
In this episode of the Rachael Maves podcast, Dr. Liz Norton shares her journey in education, discussing her early experiences, the importance of literacy, and the challenges facing education today, particularly in math and AI. She emphasizes the need for high-quality instructional materials and...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Dr. Gary Lily
In this episode of the Rachel Maves podcast, Gary Lilly, the executive director of the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents, shares his journey in education, the challenges facing public schools, and the importance of innovation in teaching. He discusses the impact of funding, the...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Kristen Mandell
In this episode of the Rachael Maves podcast, Kristen Mandell, principal of Southern California Flex Academy, shares her journey in education, emphasizing the importance of Social-Emotional support alongside academic success. She highlights the need for community and parental involvement in...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Roman Stearns
In this episode, podcast guest Roman Stearns, founder of Scaling Student Success, discusses the need for systemic change in education, emphasizing the importance of graduate profiles that reflect community values and competencies. He speaks to the challenges posed by regulations and the lack of a...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Rody Boonchouy
What happens when students know more than their teachers? In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael sits down with Dr. Rody Boonchouy, Superintendent of Winters Joint Unified, to explore how global experiences, project-based learning, and a community-driven graduate profile are...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Mike Freeman
Want to know how a $500 scholarship set this leader on a path from classroom teacher to county superintendent? In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael talks with Mike Freeman, County Superintendent at Shasta County Office of Education. Mike shares how the real work of leadership...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Max Silverman
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael sits down with Max Silverman, Executive Director at the University of Washington’s Center for Educational Leadership. Max shares how coaching a fifth-grade basketball team led him to a career in education. From reimagining instructional...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Missy Testerman
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael sits down with Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year and ESL Specialist at Rogersville City School in Tennessee. Missy opens up about what first inspired her to teach, why relationships matter more than ever in today’s...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Stacey Cool
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael sits down with Stacey Cool, Program Administrator for Curriculum and Instruction at Merced Union High School District. Stacey shares her inspiring journey from the Peace Corps to the classroom and how her global experiences shape her approach…
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Sheryl Sisil
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael sits down with Sheryl Sisil, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services for Madera Unified School District. Sheryl leads nine key departments dedicated to supporting student growth and academic success while championing inclusive and...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Sinead Kiley
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael chats with Sinead Kiley, a high school senior and student board member for Poway Unified School District, where she represents over 35,000 students. Sinead shares her passion for expanding opportunities for students, fostering mental health...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Timi Ilori
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael sits down with Timi Ilori, a remarkable ninth-grade student at Liberty High School in Madera, California, who is already making waves as a leader and changemaker in her community. Timi shares her passion for fostering human connection, both on...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Dr. Marshall Baker
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael speaks with Dr. Marshall Baker, Education Analyst Director at Parsec Education, who combines data-driven insights and strategic systems thinking to improve educational outcomes from cradle to career. Marshall shares highlights from his Measure...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Dr. Mary Cochron
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael chats with Dr. Mary Cochron, founder of Metamer LLC and an expert in educational assessment. Dr. Cochron provides a glimpse into her Measure What We Value Summit keynote, “Humanizing Measurement Through the Compassionate Assessment Framework,”...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Chaka Booker
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael sits down with Chaka Booker, the Chief People Officer for the Broad Foundation and Family Office, and an expert on leadership and organizational performance. Chaka shares insights from his journey on how it shaped his experiences in education,...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Amy Galloway
In this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, we sit down with Amy Galloway, co-founder and Executive Director of Pivot School Improvement Leaders. Amy shares her inspiring journey, from transforming one of the lowest-performing schools in Tennessee to one of the top 5% in just four years, to...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Chuck Fisher
In this episode, Rachel Maves interviews Chuck Fisher, Director of Transformational Learning at Dovetail Learning, who shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity and fostering resilience. As a key figure in developing the We Are Resilient approach and the Toolbox SEL program, Chuck...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Tim Lopez
Join Rachael Maves in her latest podcast episode, where she welcomes Tim Lopez, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services in Sanger Unified School District. In this episode Tim shares his inspiring journey from a science teacher to a leader in education, highlighting the importance of...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Melanie Matta
Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo Executive Produced by Morgan Melton and Kimberly Tumambing Links Learn more about Parsec Education here.
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Babatunde Ilori
Join Rachael Maves on The Rachael Maves Podcast where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Babatunde Ilori, CEO of Parsec Education. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Andrew Rotherham
Hi, I'm Rachel Maves, and you're listening to the The Rachael Maves Podcast, where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Andy Rotherham. Andy is co founder and partner at Bellwether, a national…
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Sara Neville Morgan
Join Rachael Maves on Getting Naked with Leaders in Education where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Sara Neville Morgan, Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, Opportunities for All Branch…
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Terry Metzger
Join The Rachael Maves Podcast where we strip away the layers and strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Terry Metzger, Superintendent of Denaire Unified School District. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael...
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Christine Pitts
Join The Rachael Maves Podcast where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Christine Pitts, founder and principal of Pitts Consulting and the founder of the Education Policy Hotlist. Episode Notes…
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The Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Jannelle Kubinec
Join The Rachael Maves Podcast where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education. My guest today is Jannelle Kubinec, CEO of WestEd. Episode Notes Hosted by Rachael Maves Produced and Edited by Joseph Gustilo Executive…
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This is The Rachael Maves Show where we strip away the layers and get to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the leaders shaping the future of education.
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