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#61 Adrienne Usher
#61 Adrienne Usher We’re back with #100DistrictConversations! We’ve got 40 more conversations to complete by the end of the calendar year and #61 is a great one. Thank you Sujata Bhatt for connecting me with Adrienne Usher, Deputy Superintendent of Bullitt County Public Schools in Kentucky. “Our North Star is simple: Students Matter Most. Every…
Read More#63 Kirk Koennecke
#63 Kirk Koennecke So many thoughtful leadership moves are packed within conversation #63 with Kirk Koennecke, Superintendent of Indian Hill Exempted Village School District in Ohio. “I’ve learned that high expectations come with incredible responsibility. Our community demands transparency in how we invest in professional learning, which has pushed us to be more intentional about…
Read More#64 Ellen Martin
#64 Ellen Martin Conversation #64 was inspired by an article published on the AASA blog this summer on meaningful district transformation, written by Ellen Martin, Assistant Superintendent of Marshfield. I loved digging into her human-centered approach to professional learning and coaching. “One of our most effective innovations has been our Lab Teacher model. With leadership…
Read More#62 Daniel Chappuis & Jessica Graves
#62 Daniel Chappuis & Jessica Graves I found out about Colquitt County School District’s work in a recent AASA article, “High School Literacy: It’s Not Too Late”. The article got me excited for conversation #62 with Superintendent, Daniel Chappuis and Director of Student Achievement, Jessica Graves about their strategy and change management approach to high…
Read MoreA608 After Hours Podcast Episode featuring Malika Ali
A608 After Hours Podcast Episode featuring Malika Ali Malika Ali joined hosts Uche Amaechi and Monica C. Higgins for the January 26, 2023 episode of A608 After Hours, a podcast from the Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Learning Course out of Harvard University. The podcast aims to bring voices from the field into the classroom to inspire,…
Read More2 substitute teachers enrolled in fast-track training last year. Here’s where they are now
Highlander Institute offered to run a fast-track program for newcomers interested in becoming substitute teachers. Under ideal circums ances, subbing is not for the faint of heart: students constantly test the new teacher, lesson plans are often lacking and class assignments can change daily.
Read MoreBeyond the Binary: Affirming Gender Identity with Our Students
At Highlander Institute, improving experiences for students is a critical part of our mission. Hearing the student perspective about what is working and what is not working in classrooms — including what may be causing harm — inspired the creation of our Student Experience Survey. Survey data is particularly valuable because it helps us unpack…
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