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Thriving Educators

by Brian Langley

Thirty minute conversations hosted by Brian Langley featuring education leaders.

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Episodes

  1. S5Ep1: Grading Guidance Audio Version

    Brian literally reads the Grading Guidance for listeners of the podcast.

  2. S4Ep3: Leveraging Coaching for Professional Growth with Katie Walker, Kathleen Ader, Amanda Walker, and Kaitlyn West-Cardenas

    Katie Walker and Kathleen Ader are Instructional Coaches. Amanda Walker is a 3rd grade teacher and Kaitlyn West is a high school teacher.

  3. S4Ep2: Spencer Riley & Katie Walker on Curriculum & Pedagogy (5D)

    Spencer Riley is the Director of English Language Development and State and Federal Programs for the NCSD. Katie Walker is an elementary level instructional coach. This episode is part of a series on the 5D instructional framework.

  4. S4Ep1: Going to school with ADHD

    A reflection on navigating school with ADHD. Resources on ADHD: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd#part_2286 https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/index.html

  5. S3Ep13: Mike Giromini on Novi's new elementary literacy resources

    Mike Giromini is the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for the Novi Community School District.

  6. S3E12: Emily Pohlonski & Jenn Smith on Purpose (5D)

    Emily is the Director of Instruction for the Novi Community School District. Jenn is a veteran 1st Grade teacher. Purpose is one of the five dimensions in the 5D Framework.

  7. S3Ep11: Brittany Pearce on Student Engagement (5D)

    Brittany is a middle school level instructional coach. Student Engagement is one of the five dimensions in the 5D Framework.

  8. S3Ep10: Katy Dinkelmann & Lauren Russ on Classroom Environment & Culture (5D)

    Katy is an elementary principal. Lauren is a high school math teacher. Classroom Environment & Culture is one of the five dimensions in the 5D Framework.

  9. S3Ep9: Shai Simmons on managing behavior

    Shai Simmons is a social worker and the Coordinator of Autism Services for NCSD.

  10. S3Ep8: On National Board Certification with Kathleen Ader, Hattie Maguire, and Bethany Bratney

    Kathleen Ader is a National Board Certified Teacher and instructional coach. Hattie Maguire is a National Board Certified Teacher and teaches high school ELA. Bethany Bratney is a National Board Certified Teacher and a high school media specialist.

  11. S3Ep7: Rebekah Schulze on her middle school grading system

    Rebekah is a middle school foreign language and social studies teacher.

  12. S3Ep6: Emily Pohlonski & Carly Musa on Assessment for Student Learning (5D)

    Emily is the Director of Instruction for the Novi Community School District. Carly is an elementary classroom teacher. Assessment for student learning is one of the dimensions in the 5D framework.

  13. S3Ep5: Gina Catrine and Michael Kowalski on Algebra 1's grading system

    Gina and Michael are high school math teachers.

  14. S3Ep4: Reviewing Why Don't Students Like School? with Bethany Bratney

    Bethany is a National Board Certified high school media specialist. Topics: Insights from the book Why Don't Students Like School by Daniel T Willingham.

  15. S3Ep3: Andrew Comb detailing the Grading Pilot

    Andrew is Director of Curriculum and Assessment for the Novi Community School District.

  16. S3Ep2: Ben Mainka on the 5D instructional framework

    Ben Mainka is superintendent of the Novi Community School District.

  17. S3Ep1:Nicole Carter on dedicating a career to a school district

    Nicole Carter is principal of Novi High School.

  18. S2Ep17: Hattie Maguire: Goal oriented assessment & Achievement expectations

    This is the 2-part final in a series of 11 episodes reflecting on ⁠Jere Brophy's booklet, Teaching⁠. Hattie is a high school ELA teacher.

  19. S2Ep16: Kelly Arnold: Cooperative learning

    This is the 10th in a series of 11 episodes reflecting on ⁠Jere Brophy's booklet, Teaching⁠. Kelly is a 5/6 math specialist.

  20. S2Ep15: Sarah David: Strategy teaching

    This is the 9th in a series of 11 episodes reflecting on ⁠Jere Brophy's booklet, Teaching⁠. Sarah is a middle school ELA teacher.

  21. S2Ep14: Carolyn Kidder, Michelle Donberger & Olivia Oquist: Scaffolding students' task engagement

    This is the 8th in a series of 11 episodes reflecting on ⁠Jere Brophy's booklet, Teaching⁠. Carolyn is a middle school math specialist, Michelle is a 4th grade teacher, and Olivia is a 1st grade teacher.

  22. S2Ep13: Jillian Hattie: Practice and application activities

    This is the seventh in a series of 11 episodes reflecting on ⁠Jere Brophy's booklet, Teaching⁠. Jillian is a 2nd grade teacher.

  23. S2Ep12: Chandler Brown & Kim McKinnon: Thoughtful discourse

    This is the sixth in a series of 12 episodes reflecting on ⁠Jere Brophy's booklet, Teaching⁠. Chandler is a high school ELA teacher. Kim is a high school social studies teacher.

  24. S2Ep11: Jenna Engel, Megan Haapala, Karen Mendoza: Coherent content

    This is the fifth in a series of 12 episodes reflecting on ⁠Jere Brophy's booklet, Teaching⁠. Jenna is a 3rd grade teacher. Megan is an ELD teacher and content area leader. Karen is a 4th grade teacher.

  25. S2Ep10: Allison Bradley & Cassandra Griffin on Establishing learning orientations

    This is the fourth in a series of 12 episodes reflecting on Jere Brophy's booklet, Teaching. Allison is a 2nd grade teacher and Cassandra is an elementary level Speech-Language Pathologist.

  26. S2Ep9: Andrew Comb & Emily Pohlonski: Curricular alignment

    This is the third in a series of 12 episodes reflecting on Jere Brophy's booklet, Teaching. Andrew is the Director of Curriculum & Assessment and Emily is the Director of Instruction for the Novi Community School District.

  27. S2Ep8: Bethany Barnes, Madison Berman, Lisa Champe: Providing an opportunity to learn

    This is the second in a series of 12 episodes reflecting on Jere Brophy's booklet, Teaching. Bethany is a 5th/6th grade math/science/social studies teacher. Madison and Lisa are elementary teachers.

  28. S2Ep7: Stephanie Boersma & Lori Garner: A supportive classroom climate

    This is the first in a series of 12 episodes reflecting on Jere Brophy's booklet, Teaching. Stephanie is a middle school ELA teacher and Lori is an elementary special education teacher.

  29. S2Ep6: Meghan Barnauskas on cultivating mathematical thinking

    Meghan is a middle school math teacher.

  30. S2Ep5: Jenna Engel on learning to read

    Jenna is a 3rd grade teacher with over 15 years of experience at the elementary level. The conversation includes references to the Edweek.org article: How do Kids Learn to Read? What the Science Says by Sarah Schwartz & Sarah D. Sparks from October 02, 2019.

  31. S2Ep4: Amber Loney on lessons from virtual kindergarten

    Amber is an elementary teacher who at the time of the recording teaches a virtual Kindergarten / 1st grade split class.

  32. S2Ep3: Marci Abel on taking care of everyone

    Marci is a high school world language teacher.

  33. S2Ep2: David Ascher on effective elementary education

    David is an elementary school principal.

  34. S2Ep1: Reviewing Wellbeing with Bethany Bratney

    Bethany is a National Board Certified media specialist. Topics: Insights from the book Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements by Tom Rath and Jim Harter (2010).

  35. Ep20: Rod Franchi on the importance of historical thinking

    Rod is a high school social studies teacher.

  36. Ep19: Rod Franchi on the importance of historical knowledge

    Rod is a high school social studies teacher.

  37. Ep18: Hattie Maguire on loving teaching after 20 years

    Hattie is a National Board Certified high school ELA teacher.

  38. Ep17: Dr. RJ Webber on Distributed Leadership

    Dr. Webber is Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services for the Novi Community School District until July 1, 2022, when he will be Superintendent of Northville Public Schools.

  39. Ep16: Andrew Comb on Understanding by Design

    Andrew is Assistant Principal at Novi High School.

  40. Ep15: Kailee Chichila and Holly Watson on Executive Function

    Kailee is a school psychologist at the secondary level. Holly is a school social worker at the elementary level.

  41. Ep14: Darby Hoppenstedt on Universal Accommodations

    Darby is the Director of Student Support Services for the Novi Community School District. Topics include environmental, behavioral, instructional, and organizational accommodations.

  42. Ep13: Kathleen Ader on Putting Your Best Digital Foot Forward

    Kathleen is a National Board Certified teacher and instructional coach. Topics include effective ways to organize virtual classroom space.

  43. Ep12: Reviewing Make it Stick with Bethany Bratney

    Bethany is a National Board Certified media specialist. Topics: Insights from the book Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Roediger, H. L., McDaniel, M. A., Brown, P. C. (2014)

  44. Ep11: Marsha Reid on the potential of co-teaching

    Marsha Reid is a special education teacher with 28 years of experience.

  45. Ep10: 3 Things on Assessment with Emily Pohlonski

    Veteran high school science teacher and current Novi Virtual principal Emily Pohlonski discusses assessment with Brian.

  46. Ep9 On Social-Emotional Learning and Student Voice

    Elementary ELD teacher Robert Beltz discusses social-emotion learning; Meaghan Wheat discusses student voice.

  47. Ep8 Dr. Steve Matthews on Preparing a Presentation

    Dr. Steve Matthews is Superintendent of the Novi Community School District.

  48. Ep7 The First Days of School

    Luma Jarjis (1st grade), Allison Bradley (2nd grade), Shalini Prasad-Heintz (3rd grade), Marietta Leon (4th grade), and Jacqueline Kaschyk (7th grade) share their goals for the first week of school.

  49. Ep6: Ryan Smith on teaching electives

    Ryan teaches elementary physical education. Topics include building relationships, having structure, and cultures of thinking.

  50. Ep5: Kelsey Gaylord on English Language Development

    Kelsey is the District ELD Teacher Leader. Topics include English Language Development (ELD), building relationships, using visuals.

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Thirty minute conversations hosted by Brian Langley featuring education leaders.

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