NHASCD Spotlight: A Podcast

Carol Tolman, co-founder of Lexia LETRS, 3rd edition, and Curriculum Specialist Heidi Zollman speak to us about a groundbreaking new professional organization for our state, The Reading League New Hampshire. We also discuss the positive effects that LETRS has had in NH and across the world.  ABOUT Dr. Carol Tolman has been a literacy consultant for over 15 years after serving as a classroom and special education teacher for over 25 years. In addition to authoring several publications, Carol is best known as the co-author of Lexia’s LTRS with Dr. Louisa Moats.  Heidi Zollmann is the elementary curriculum specialist in the Rochester, NH, School District. She has also been a reading and writing specialist, adjunct faculty for the UNH College of Prof Studies, and a primary teacher in Michigan for 8 years.  Links and show notes The Reading League New Hampshire The Reading League Become a Member of the Reading League New Hampshire NH Book Festival Heidi on X How to Personalize Professional Development: One District’s Story Carol’s Web Site LETRS with Dr. Louisa Moats and Dr. Carol Tolman Welcome to LETRS with Coauthors Louisa Moats and Carol Tolman

As we near the end of the school year, it’s a great time to look back at some of our favorite guests from NHASCD's 85 podcasts produced since November 2020.  Links Jim Knight Christine Downing Peter Liljedahl Liz Cannon Vicki Davis Alison Rodman Peter DeWitt John Hattie NHASCD

If there were a Mount Rushmore of NH educators, Irv Richardson would certainly be there. On the podcast, you'll hear of Irv's illustrious career in education and his impact on thousands of students and educators. He is also the recipient of the 2024 NHASCD Educational Leadership Award as part of the NH Excellence in Education Awards…the EDies. ABOUT Dr. Irv Richardson is likely best known as the Coordinator for Public Education and School Support for NEA-NH. He is also on the doctoral program faculty at Southern NH University and helped grow Staff Development for Educators (SDE) with the late Jim Grant. Irv was Maine’s teacher of the year in 1988 and on the team that wrote the National INTASC teaching standards. He will receive his Eddy on June 8 from NHASCD at the Doubletree in Manchester, NH. Links and show notes Irv’s LinkedIn page NEA-NH Professional Development SNHU Doctoral Education Faculty Milken Educator Award Irv on X Irv’s books on Amazon Irv’s Books on Goodreads

Alyssa Gallagher, author of the just-released book Messy Leadership, shares her insights on embracing complexity and uncertainty in educational leadership, a topic she has explored through the experiences of 20,000 school leaders. ABOUT Alyssa Gallagher co-leads BTS Spark in North America, helping school leaders access leadership coaching and professional development. She has 20 years in K-12 public education as a teacher, principal and assistant superintendent. One of Alyssa’s great successes was the transformation of the Los Altos, CA school district which became a leader in educational innovation and was featured on national media, including CNN and 60 Minutes. Alyssa also worked with Sal Kahn to pilot Khan Academy through that district. She has coauthored books on design thinking, and her latest ASCD book Messy Leadership, was co-authored with Rosie Connor. Links and show notes BTS Spark ASCD: Embracing Messy Leadership ASCD Alyssa Profile Alyssa’s LinkedIn Video from Alyssa-Messy Leadership Alyssa on EdSurge Alyssa on Amazon

Since 2002, TIGER (Theater Integrating Guidance Education and Responsibility) has produced 2,500 shows, hosted 3,000 student workshops, and visited over 500 schools throughout New England with many different casts. For scores of NH schools, TIGER has been a lynchpin of social-emotional learning for elementary and secondary students. In this podcast, we chat with Dr. Trish Lindberg and Pam Irish, the two most responsible for this strongly successful program.  ABOUT Dr. Trish Lindberg is a Professor in the Education Leadership, Learning, and Curriculum Graduate Department at Plymouth State University (PSU). She coordinates the Master of Education in the Integrated Arts Program at PSU. Trish is also co-founder of the Educational Theatre Collaborative, founder of the Kearsarge Arts Theatre program, and artistic director of TIGER. Pam Irish is TIGER’s tour manager. She’s a native of Rhode Island, studied at Johnson and Wales University, and is the machine that keeps TIGER rolling year after year, now in its 21st season. Links and show notes Pamela Irish: pmirish@plymouth.edu Trish Lindberg: plindber@plymouth.edu TIGER Home Page TIGER on Facebook TIGER Theatre Program Returns to K-8 Schools TIGER on YouTube Turbo TIGER

ABOUT Christina is the Director of EdTech Learning and Growth, and Kirsten Soroko, is the Director of Personalized Learning and Growth, both at Pinkerton Academy.  Christina has more than 15 years of experience in education. She serves on the NHSTE (NH Society for Technology in Education) board as the Professional Learning Chair, and is a Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, and ISTE Certified Educator / Community Leader. Christina has many years of working in the IT private sector. She has also been a previous guest on this podcast, speaking on AI. Kirsten supports the development and facilitation of Pinkerton professional learning and growth of all educational personnel. She has become a leader for professional learning in many state venues including CTE career and Technical educators. Kirsten is an East Kingston school board member and an award-winning, four-year standout tennis player for Colby-Sawyer College.  LINKS AND SHOW NOTES Pinkerton Academy Empowering Teacher Learning Kirsten Email: kisoroko@pinkertonacademy.org Christina Email: cdimicelli@pinkertonacademy.org Harkness Model NHASCD NHSTE

In this far-reaching discussion, Starr reveals why she is one of our field’s most progressive educators. For over 20 years, she has researched and written on topics such as blogging, assessment, peer feedback, social/emotional needs, and leadership. Her primary goal is to “change the world one mind at a time.” ABOUT Starr Sackstein’s book Hacking Assessment began a worldwide discussion on assessing students appropriately and questioned our traditional grading system. In 2012, Education Update named her an outstanding educator, and she achieved National Board Certification that year. Starr is a speaker, author, social media expert, consultant, and instructional coach.  Links and show notes Starr’s Website Starr’s Amazon Page TedX: A Recovering Perfectionist's Journey To Give Up Grades Starr’s ASCD Page Starr on X National Board Certification Could You Teach Without Grades? Register for free webinar: Habits of Resilient Educators

With the cost of a four-year college education out of the reach of many in NH, we spend some time with the Vice-Chancellor of the Community College System of NH, Dr. Charles Lloyd, to learn about the vast statewide system of community colleges in our backyard. ABOUT DR. LLOYD Dr. Lloyd is the Vice Chancellor of the Community College System of NH. Before this post, he was President of White Mountains Community College. He served at NHTI/Concord Community College as Interim VP of Student Affairs, Associate VP of Student Affairs, and Professor of Business. Charles also teaches in New England College’s doctoral program. He grew up in Franklin, NH, and is a proud graduate of Keene State College. Charles received his doctorate at Northeastern University.  Links and show notes Community College System of NH Press Release on Dr. Lloyd’s Vice-Chancellor appointment Dr. Lloyd on Twitter/X Pop Quiz: How to Score Higher Education with Lower Debt | Dr. Charles Lloyd | TEDxWolfeboro

ABOUT Lindsay and Piper Lindsay has worked as a secondary special education teacher, an Assistant Principal, and an International School Principal. She’s served as a senior consultant and school improvement coach for the Northwest Evaluation Association, and is now Asst. Director of Learning Experiences at the Danielson Group. Lindsay is also an ASCD Emerging Leader and a frequent presenter at conferences.  Piper Lee is a former classroom and EL teacher, a Graduate Induction Clinical Supervisor, an Executive District Partnership Coach with the American Reading Company, and works for the Northwest Evaluation Association as Senior Account Manager of Strategic Accounts.  Lindsay and Piper are co-authors of Habits of Resilient Educators: Strategies for Thriving During Times of Anxiety, Doubt, and Constant Change.  LINKS AND SHOW NOTES Habits of Resilient Educators: Strategies for Thriving During Times of Anxiety, Doubt, and Constant Change. Lindsay and Piper’s Corwin page Lindsay’s ASCD page Lindsay on X Piper’s Corwin page Sign up for Lindsay and Piper’s FREE NHASCD Webinar Register for NHASCD’s K-8 Math Conference

ABOUT ROBERT JACKSON Robert Jackson has a compelling life story. Growing up in poverty and in an abusive home, he persevered and became a college football star, leading to a brief career in the NFL. He began teaching in the Indianapolis School District and is now an award-winning speaker and author. His latest books are Becoming the Educator They Need: Strategies, Mindsets, and Beliefs for Supporting Male Black and Latino Students (ASCD) and Mothers Raising Sons. LINKS AND SHOW NOTES Robert Jackson Consulting Becoming the Educator They Need: Strategies, Mindsets, and Beliefs for Supporting Male Black and Latino Students Mothers Raising Sons Robert Jackson’s ASCD Page Robert Jackson (’94) Gives Educators Strategies To End Mass Incarceration Social Media: @RJMotivates Tajuana “TJ” Butler-Jackson

We know more than ever that educators must aim to educate the whole child. But school leaders also need to be coached to be “whole.” Sean Slade has spent a career in health promotion, focusing on the whole child. His passion is coaching school leaders to reach their potential to be effective, caring educators. In this podcast, he describes his vision for coaching those who are leading schools and districts.  ABOUT SEAN SLADE Sean served as a senior education officer for New South Wales, in Sydney, Australia, as Project Director for consulting firm WestEd, and has advocated regularly for health promotion and educating the whole child. Sean worked for ASCD in various positions, including Director of Whole Child Programs and Senior Director of Outreach. He spent five years with UNESCO, and now he is head of BTS Spark of North America, a branch of BTS, focusing on training the next generation of educational leaders. Sean also regularly writes for publications such as Ed Week, EdSurge, and NAESP. He is the author of the book “The Power of the Whole: What is Lost by Focusing on Individual Things.” LINKS AND SHOW NOTES NHASCD web site Register for our K-8 Math Conference BTS Spark BTS Spark YouTube Page The Power of the Whole: What Is Lost by Focusing on Individual Things Sean’s website The Whole Child Needs a Whole Educator The Case for Embracing Messy Leadership in Schools ASCD’s Whole Child Approach to Education Releasing in May 2024 by ASCD: MESSY Leadership: What We Learned From Coaching 20,000 School Leaders

Katie Pagnotta, author of the book Empowered by the Human Design: Utilizing the BBARS of Excellence Framework to Foster Student and Educator Success, believes that it is within our grasp to find joy in teaching, even in an era of high anxiety and mental illness with our students. She developed the BBARS (Brain and Body Aligned Responsive Systems of Excellence) by integrating the evidence-based approach of 18 professionals from various fields. In this podcast, we learn more about the hope inherent in this process. ABOUT Katie is a Saint Anselm College graduate and holds a Masters degree from UNH. She has been a child and family therapist, a long-time K-12 school counselor, and now serves as a consultant, coach, and mental health counselor at Resilient Roots. Katie has a passion for helping her clients and families deal with stress, anxiety, ASD, and ADHD. With the release of Empowered by the Human Design, the world is just beginning to know Katie’s expertise.  Links and show notes Bars of Excellence Purchase "Empowered by the Human Design" on Amazon Purchase “Empowered by the Human Design” on the publisher’s site Resilient Roots Register for NHASCD/NHTM K-8 Math Conference on March 22

Episode description There are over 500 million references on Google Scholar regarding the topic of leadership. Yet, Kristen Moreland offers a refreshing new approach with her H.U.M.A.N. Leadership Framework, which emphasizes the power of positive adult school culture.  ABOUT Kristen Moreland is an accomplished facilitator and educational leader with over 25 years of international and domestic experience. Kristen has recently transitioned from the Pan American School in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where she served as an instructional coach for three years, to northern New Hampshire, where she is currently the Director of Teaching and Learning for the Littleton Schools in SAU 84. After graduating from the University of Colorado, Boulder, she joined the U.S. Peace Corps and moved to Cameroon in Central Africa, where she taught English as a foreign language at a local public school. Upon completing her service, Kristen returned to teaching in the United States with a short break to complete her master's degree at the University of Denver. In 2005, she moved to Istanbul, Turkey, where she taught middle school English for five years. Back in Denver, Colorado, Kristen transitioned into an instructional coaching role, where she received extensive training in facilitation, culturally responsive pedagogy, and the needs of adult learners. Committed to growth and transformation, Kristen recently earned her EdD from Southern New Hampshire University, focusing on bringing humanity back to education. Links and show notes Adult Cultures Matter Emotionally-Compelling, Buildingwide, Differentiated Coaching YouTube: Coaching Better Show with guest Kristen Moreland Educators For Humanity Instagram NHASCD

The Christa McAuliffe Transforming Teaching and Technology Conference just completed its 37th year of operation. We sat down with Cyndi Dunlap, who has been the driving force behind this wonderful New Hampshire institution and also learned about Cyndi’s rich career in technology education.  ABOUT If you want to know about NH’s technology education history, there’s no one better to learn from than Cyndi Dunlap. She began her career as a middle school special education teacher and then transitioned to groundbreaking technology development and consulting, all in the education space. She is the current president of the NH Society for Technology in Education (NHSTE) and the Chair of the Christa McAuliffe Transforming Teaching and Technology Conference (CMTC23). Links and show notes NHSTE CMTC23 NHASCD ASCD ISTE Lesley University Digital Literacy and Computer Science (5-12) Register for NHASCD/NHTM K-8 Math Conference NHSTE Facebook NHSTE X NHSTE Instagram

Literacy expert Liz Cannon joins us to reflect on her sabbatical year, where the literacy field is at currently, and where it’s going.  ABOUT LIZ Liz was last year’s recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical and is the founder and owner of Literacy Leaders NH, providing support to educators throughout the state utilizing the science of reading. She has worked as a reading and writing specialist for the last 14 years in the Hopkinton School district and has been an elementary teacher in NH and California. Liz is also in the doctoral program at Southern NH University and a new member of the NHASCD Board of Directors. LINKS AND SHOW NOTES Sign up for Peter Liljedahl and K-8 Math Conference Lexia for NH NHASCD.org Literacy Leaders NH, LLC Literacy Leaders NH Facebook Literacy Leaders NH Instagram Literacy Leaders NH Blog LETRS Facebook Page Liz Cannon article on the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical info LTRS Training in NH Science of Reading (Amplify) The Science of Learning (Harvard) Teaching Reading is Rocket Science No Time to Waste: Structured Literacy with Young Adults Maya Angelou’s Quote Orton-Gillingham Wilson Language Training The “Reading Peaceniks” NH Loves Reading Kareem Weaver and FULCRUM Jan Hasbrouck Gerry Tindal

Episode description** Dr. Peter Liljedahl is one of the most sought-after math educators in the world, and we are blessed to host him on NHASCD Spotlight. In this episode, Peter provides an overview of his research around “Building Thinking Classrooms” as a prelude to his NHASCD/NHTM webinar on November 21 and 22. Register today at nhascd.org. ABOUT Dr. Peter Liljedahl is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the Faculty of Education and an associate member in the Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. Peter serves on many editorial boards and is a senior editor of the International Journal of Science and Mathematics education. He has authored or co-authored 12 books, over 38 book chapters, 38 journal articles, and over 50 conference papers. Peter has won numerous awards and is a former high school mathematics teacher; his research is never far away from practical application in the classroom. He consults regularly with schools, and ministries of education on issues of teaching and learning, assessment, and numeracy. Links and show notes Peter’s Website Building Thinking Classrooms Peter’s Books Peter on Twitter Lewis Carroll, the mathematician Paul Erdos - Wikipedia

ABOUT Ann Elise Record is a well-known New Hampshire math educator, writer, and consultant. She has been in the field for 22 years as a K-5 Math Coach, adjunct faculty member for Plymouth State University, Bureau of Education and Research presenter, and currently an independent elementary math consultant providing customized professional development. She is a contributing author of the books “Fluency Doesn’t Just Happen with Addition and Subtraction” and the upcoming book “Fluency Doesn’t Just Happen with Multiplication and Division.” Ann Elise has worked with schools nationwide and presented for the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, state conferences, and more. She’s also a member of the New Hampshire Teacher of Mathematics Board. NHTM is partnering with NHASCD for our Peter Liljedahl webinar on November 21 and 22 and our K-8 conference in March 2024. Links and show notes Ann Elise’s website Peter Liljedahl Resources for Teachers Building Thinking Classrooms Site for the book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics K-12 Sign up for NHASCD/NHTM’s webinar with Peter Liljedahl Fluency Doesn’t Just Happen with Addition and Subtraction

Episode description Peter DeWitt is one of education’s leading voices, and his latest book is De-implementation: Creating Space to Focus on What Works. We chat with Peter about how an overload of initiatives hurts teachers and administrators and how de-implementation, a technique utilized in the medical field, can help improve our profession.  ABOUT Dr. Peter DeWitt was a K-5 teacher for 11 years and a principal for eight years. For the last decade or so, he has been facilitating professional learning worldwide based on the content of his best-selling books. Peter is a leading expert on instructional leadership, collective teacher efficacy, and fostering inclusive school climates. He also takes time to coach leaders and school-based leadership teams. You may know Peter through his regular column, “Finding Common Ground” in Education Week and of course through his many books. His most recent book is De-implementation: Creating Space to Focus on What Works, which is also the topic of his upcoming conference with NHASCD and NHASP, at Skymeadow in Nashua on October 26.  Links and show notes Register to see Peter in Nashua, NH on October 26, 2023 Peter’s website De-implementation: Creating the Space to Focus on What Works How De-Implementation Can Curb Educator Burnout Finding Common Ground Peter’s Podcasts and Online Talk Show-A Seat at the Table Instructional Leadership Collective Beneath from Cori Doerrfeld  Peter on Twitter/X John Hattie and Visible Learning Mentimeter The 5 Whys

Episode description Most schools and districts have functional professional learning communities (PLCs) in place. Yet, it’s likely that the early excitement and focus for the PLCs may have waned a bit. In this podcast, Steve Ventura previews his October 5, 2023, NHASCD conference entitled Achievement Teams: A Better Approach to PLCs. ABOUT Steve Ventura is the president and lead consultant at Advanced Collaborative Solutions. He is a well-known author and sought-after conference speaker and consultant. Ventura is a former elementary and secondary teacher and has worked as a school principal and superintendent.  He has published multiple books and articles and regularly presents and keynotes at global education events. Steve is passionate about helping school-based leaders instill a culture grounded in collective teacher efficacy through his flagship work, Achievement Teams. Ventura has helped countless educators improve their teaching practice through this collaborative work. He is the author of “Achievement Teams: How A Better Approach to PLCs Can Improve Student Outcomes and Collective Efficacy.” Links and show notes Register to see Steve Ventura on October 5 Steve Ventura’s site Steve’s ASCD page Steve’s Instagram Steve’s Twitter/X John Hattie-Visible Learning Creative Leadership Solutions-Doug Reeves

The New Hampshire Minimum Standards, or Ed 306, have become a controversial topic in our schools and in the press. Yet, most of the public does not understand what these standards represent and why they are critically important for our students. On this podcast, we chat with Christine Downing, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for SAUs 32, 75, and 100, to help us unravel the “306s.” ABOUT Christine Downing is the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for SAU 32 (Plainfield), SAU 75 (Grantham), and SAU 100 (Cornish). She has 30 years in education as an NHED consultant, middle school math and science teacher, elementary principal, and central office educator. Her current volunteer project is to gather specific feedback on ED 306 from school leaders and educators to help in the process of editing the latest version of the minimum standards. Christine is passionate about supporting public schools and competency-based learning in NH. Links and show notes Ed 306 Listening Sessions, Draft Proposal, and Admin. Rules Christine Downing’s email Lexia NHASCD.org Information on Christine’s Ed306 sessions The Minimum School Approval Standards (ED Rules 306) are being reviewed and updated. These rules impact curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the local level in all grade levels and many content areas. Specific review sessions are being conducted to obtain feedback directly from practicing educators in our local schools. Below is a list of sessions and locations along with registration links for each session. These sessions provide educators with the opportunity to learn about ED Rules 306, impact these rules have on teaching, review suggested changes, and provide feedback on the revisions. All feedback will be synthesized and presented on behalf of NH educators at a state board meeting in late September. There is no cost for this session and educators will receive 2.5 hours of professional learning credit. This session is being facilitated by Christine Downing, current Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Cornish, Plainfield and Grantham School Districts; and former school improvement coach, Common Core Consultant, and Mathematics Specialist for NH Department of Education.This is an opportunity for educators to increase their own knowledge and application of how ED 306 standards support teaching and learning, and provide important feedback on the future of public school expectations. Please use the links below for your selected session and location to register. Once your registration is received, you will receive (via email) further instructions regarding the session and access to materials. Your voice is important to this process! Session Locations/Dates/Registration Links: NEA-NH, 9 S Spring St, Concord - Sept 7th 3pm to 5pm Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Q5rFZySvZjtmqvxD8 Hampton Area, Hampton Academy, Sept 11th 3pm to 5pm Registration Link: https://forms.gle/fKapEF7Z88aDaWzDA North Country Education Services sponsored Zoom, Sept 12th 3pm to 5pm Registration Link: https://forms.gle/36Q8uwHwrpnSwigF7