By dlpod, on March 17th, 2008%
Interview with Superintendent of Enlarged City School District of Troy New York, Fadhilika Atiba-Weza
Urban Education: Challenges and Success Strategies
Key Topics include: High Stakes Testing · Career and Technical Education · Leadership · Improving Student Performance · Making the Tough Decisions · Urban Education
This exciting episode of the District Leader’s Podcast features an interview with Superintendent Fadhilika Atiba-Weza and podcast host Ed Milliken. They discuss the great challenges facing superintendents and real strategies for success in serving populations of students with performance disparities. Listen in as this school leader shares insight on balancing the needs for assessment, accountability and evaluation. This exciting discussion also delves into the role of the superintendent in reaching out to the community and parents.
Don’t miss Episode 10 of The District Leader’s Podcast and the chance to join your colleagues as they consider these examples of managing, leading and coping . . . → Read More: Ep. 10 – Mr. Atiba-Weza
By dlpod, on February 24th, 2008%
Superintendent of Beaumont Texas Independent School District Dr. Carrol Thomas:
Vision in Leadership: Urban Education, Improving Student Performance
Key Topics include: Leadership · Improving Student Performance · Urban Education · Teacher Training · ARCHIVE ·
Dr. Carrol Thomas, Superintendent of schools for 19 years and president-elect for the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) is interviewed by Sheryl Neal about his successful work in closing the gap of student performance. This informative interview provides firsthand insight into the strategies used in the Beaumont Texas Independent School District to make them among the TOP 50 schools in student improvement.
From adopting inclusion methods, to data gathering, multiple teaching strategies to teacher instructional feedback and direction, Dr. Thomas fills this podcast interview full of concrete examples of approaches district leaders may explore for consideration to close the student achievement gap. No doubt this is part of the reason he has been successful in his . . . → Read More: Ep. 9 – Dr. Carrol Thomas
By dlpod, on February 10th, 2008%
Former Superintendent of Jackson Mississippi Public Schools Dr. Earl Watkins:
Urban Education, Leadership, Student Success: Schools as Transformation Opportunities
Key Topics include: Improving Student Performance · Urban Education · Leadership ·Teacher Training
Dr. Earl Watkins, Superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, Mississippi (2002- Aug. 2008) provides an inspirational interview with host Arthur Griffin. Dr. Watkins addresses issues of the difficult challenges of urban education and shares his vision of schools as an opportunity for student transformation. This podcast illustrates the dynamic relationship and impact which authentic leadership can have on student performance and their schools. Bringing all efforts to bear on this purpose can have dramatic results. Don’t miss this vibrant exchange which provides strategies from his experience for leadership, improved student performance, teacher training and school change.
Join us for this episode of Vision and Action from
the District Leader’s Podcast.
Leading today for success tomorrow.
. . . → Read More: Ep. 8 – Dr. Earl Watkins
By dlpod, on January 14th, 2008%
Interview with Superintendent of the Sayville School District
Dr. Rosemary Jones
Alternate Paths to Academic Success
Key Topics include: Teacher Training · High Stakes Testing · Leadership · Improving Student Performance · Professional Development
Dr. Rosemary Jones, Superintendent of Sayville, New York joins District Leaders Podcast co-host, Ed Milliken for an interview focusing on student achievement. Dr. Jones shares her recommendations and experiences that teachers and district leaders need to fully understand learning, how the role of classroom teachers have changed and the continuing learning gap among populations of students. This interview shares insights that current accountability programs may increase learning. Examples of programs and success cited in this discussion include the impact of preschool on early grade school adjustment and success and high school pre-engineering experiences.
Biographical Background
Dr. Rosemary F. Jones has been Sayville Superintendent in Eastern Suffolk County for several years. Prior to this position she was . . . → Read More: Ep. 6 – Dr. Rosemary Jones
By dlpod, on January 7th, 2008%
Interview with Superintendent
Dr. William Adams
Leadership in the Vocational Education/Technical World
Key Topics include:Career and Technical Education· Leadership · Trends in Education · Improving Student Performance
Join Dr. William “Bill” Adams, Superintendent of Salem Vocational Technical School in New Jersey and District Leaders Podcast host, Daniel Domenech for this compelling interview about career and technical education. This episode provides a firsthand look at some of the experiences and programs superintendents have the opportunity to oversee and build across their careers when working within their district settings. In this interview, Dr. Adams candidly discusses his 37 years of superintendent experience with board members, and how to build a strong team of administrators from which students can benefit. Other topics covered include handling a state-wide debate (NJ) regarding HS diplomas and the future importance of career and technical education (vocational technical education).
Biographical Background
Dr. William H. Adams has been involved in . . . → Read More: Ep. 5- Dr. William Adams
By dlpod, on December 15th, 2007%
Interview with Rockville Centre, New York, School District, Superintendent
Dr. William Johnson
Improving Student Achievement and Teacher Professional Development Recommendations
Key Topics include: Teacher Training · Improving Student Performance · Urban Education ARCHIVE ·
Podcast host Ed Milliken engages Dr. William Johnson in an informative and moving interview about critical issues that continue to face schools across the world. With 22 years as a school Superintendent and a successful student and school improvement record Dr. Johnson provides compelling insight into the potential for all students to succeed. In this episode of the District Leader’s Podcast listeners also hear strategies for success working with large districts, diverse student populations, poverty, seeming student learning gaps, and effective teacher professional development to meet these needs at the Rockville Centre School District, New York. This interview does not shy away from the difficult questions. Listen in as Dr. Johnson and our podcast host Ed . . . → Read More: Ep. 4 – Dr. William Johnson
By dlpod, on November 30th, 2007%
Interview with Nassau BOCES District Superintendent
Dr. James Mapes
Career Education Programs
Key Topics include: ARCHIVE · Trends in Education · Improving Student Performance · Urban Education
Dr. James Mapes shares the challenges and provides recommendations regarding the role as superintendent not only with students but also in developing community relationships in his interview with District Leader’s Podcast host Dr. Ed Milliken. With a career, that has spanned over two decades in education, Dr. James Mapes Long Island’s Nassau BOCES District Superintendent is uniquely prepared to offer valuable insight and suggestions to school leaders. This compelling interview also includes Dr Mapes sharing his experience with Career Education Programs, dealing with No Child Left Behind and focusing on closing the learning gap.
Biographical Background
Dr. Mapes, is the Interim District Superintendent for Western Suffolk BOCES. He was appointed to this interim position by the NYS Commissioner of Education. The Chief Executive Officer and District . . . → Read More: Ep. 3 – Dr. James Mapes
By dlpod, on November 29th, 2007%
Interview with Kansas City Superintendent Anthony Amato:
Urban Education and Difficult Decisions
(Mr. Amato changed positions 1/2008)
Key Topics include: Trends in Education · Improving Student Performance · Urban Education
District Leader’s Podcast host Daniel Domenech sits down with Superintendent Anthony Amato discussing school challenges for New Orleans and his focus on Kansas City students with technology, math and science at the forefront. Amato has been the superintendent of the Kansas City, Missouri School District for over a year and has a total of 20 years of superintendent experience. At Kansas City he has been responsible for 26,980 students; more than 4,000 teachers and administrators; and a budget of $357 million. This compelling interview includes Amato sharing his experience with Urban Education, dealing with No Child Left Behind and focusing on the future of technology to increase academic achievement.
Biographical Background:
Mr. Anthony S. Amato was named superintendent . . . → Read More: Ep. 1 -Mr. Anthony Amato
By dlpod, on October 14th, 2007%
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