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Take The Lead: An Ashland University Professional Learning Podcast

Take The Lead: An Ashland University Professional Learning Podcast

By Take The Lead

Dr. Dave Silverberg, Ashland University's Director of Professional Learning Services for NE Ohio, hosts the Take The Lead podcast focusing on K-12 teaching, learning, and leadership.

Take The Lead is produced and edited by students from the Modern Communication Through Media Production career technical program at Cuyahoga Falls High School, which is part of the Six District Educational Compact.

For more information about graduate credit for professional learning at your school/district please contact Dr. Dave Silverberg at dsilverb@ashland.edu
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Take The Lead - Matthew Bowen, Superintendent at Campbell City Schools

Take The Lead: An Ashland University Professional Learning PodcastMar 20, 2024

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Take The Lead - Matthew Bowen, Superintendent at Campbell City Schools

Take The Lead - Matthew Bowen, Superintendent at Campbell City Schools

Dave Silverberg talks with Matthew Bowen, Superintendent at Campbell City Schools.

Mar 20, 202411:57
Take The Lead - Melissa FitzGerald and Halley Firstenberg, Leaders of the Yoga Retreat for Educators

Take The Lead - Melissa FitzGerald and Halley Firstenberg, Leaders of the Yoga Retreat for Educators

Dr.Silverberg interviews Melissa FitzGerald and Halley Firstenberg, Leaders of the Yoga Retreat for Educators.

Mar 20, 202413:27
Take The Lead - Amy Harker, OH Personalized Learning Specialist

Take The Lead - Amy Harker, OH Personalized Learning Specialist

Dr.Silverberg Interviews Amy Harker, OH Personalized Learning Specialist, ESC of NE Ohio & OH Personalized Learning Network.

Mar 15, 202412:59
Take The Lead - Team from West Branch Local Schools

Take The Lead - Team from West Branch Local Schools

Dr. Silverberg chats with a team from West Branch Local Schools including High School Principal Brian Coffee, High School Assistant Principal Penny DeShields, and Curriculum Director Angeline Theis.


Mar 08, 202414:16
Take The Lead - Claymont High School - Amy Conn, Principal and Heather Dotts, ELA Teacher and Leader of Facility Dog Program

Take The Lead - Claymont High School - Amy Conn, Principal and Heather Dotts, ELA Teacher and Leader of Facility Dog Program

Doctor Silverberg chats with Amy Conn, Principal, Claymont HS and Heather Dotts, ELA Teacher and Leader of Facility Dog Program, Claymont HS.

Mar 08, 202413:08
Take The Lead - Scott Cassidy, Curriculum Director at Minerva Local Schools

Take The Lead - Scott Cassidy, Curriculum Director at Minerva Local Schools

Dr.Silverberg Interviews Scott Cassidy, Curriculum Director at Minerva Local Schools

Feb 23, 202413:13
Take The Lead - Steve Watkins, Principal at Dalton Local Schools

Take The Lead - Steve Watkins, Principal at Dalton Local Schools

Dr.Silverberg Interviews Steve Watkins, Principal at Dalton Local Schools

Feb 23, 202410:08
Take The Lead - Pam Kennedy, Regional Early Literacy Specialist at SST 8

Take The Lead - Pam Kennedy, Regional Early Literacy Specialist at SST 8

Dr.Silverberg interviews Pam Kennedy, Regional Early Literacy Specialist at SST 8.

Feb 23, 202411:26
Take The Lead-Chris Neifer, Superintendent at East Palestine City Schools.

Take The Lead-Chris Neifer, Superintendent at East Palestine City Schools.

Dr.Silverberg talks with Chris Neifer, Superintendent at East Palestine City Schools.

Feb 15, 202409:06
Take The Lead-Michelle Hostetler, Director of Instruction at North Canton City Schools.

Take The Lead-Michelle Hostetler, Director of Instruction at North Canton City Schools.

Dr.Silverberg talks with Michelle Hostetler, Director of Instruction at North Canton City Schools.

Feb 15, 202411:37
Take The Lead- Brian Knight, High School Principal at Liberty Local Schools.

Take The Lead- Brian Knight, High School Principal at Liberty Local Schools.

Dr.Silverberg talks with Brian Knight, High School Principal at Liberty Local Schools.

Feb 15, 202410:34
Take The Lead-Marie Williams, Superintendent at Columbiana County ESC.

Take The Lead-Marie Williams, Superintendent at Columbiana County ESC.

Dr.Silverberg talks with Marie Williams, Superintendent at Columbiana County ESC.

Feb 15, 202409:34
Take The Lead-John Zucal, Superintendent at Conotton Valley Union School District.

Take The Lead-John Zucal, Superintendent at Conotton Valley Union School District.

Dr.Silverberg talks with John Zucal, Superintendent at Conotton Valley Union School District.

Feb 15, 202412:01
Take The Lead-Roger Howard, Adolescent Literacy Specialist with State Support Team 3

Take The Lead-Roger Howard, Adolescent Literacy Specialist with State Support Team 3

Dr. Silverberg talks with Roger Howard, Adolescent Literacy Specialist with SST 3.

Feb 15, 202411:16
Take The Lead- Timm Mackley, Superintendent at Knox ESC.

Take The Lead- Timm Mackley, Superintendent at Knox ESC.

Dr.Silverberg talks with Timm Mackley, Superintendent at Knox ESC.

Feb 15, 202410:11
Take The Lead - Adam Snook, High School Principal at Buckeye Local Schools (Medina County).

Take The Lead - Adam Snook, High School Principal at Buckeye Local Schools (Medina County).

Dr. Silverberg talks with Adam Snook the High School Principal at Buckeye Local Schools (Medina County).

Feb 07, 202413:11
Take The Lead - Alexandra DeGeorge, Community and Family Partnership Liaison.

Take The Lead - Alexandra DeGeorge, Community and Family Partnership Liaison.

Dr. Silverberg talks with Alexandra DeGeorge, Community and Family Partnership Liaison, Ashtabula County ESC.

Feb 07, 202407:21
Take The Lead - Dr. Renee Willis, Executive Director, Martha Holden Jennings Foundation.

Take The Lead - Dr. Renee Willis, Executive Director, Martha Holden Jennings Foundation.

Dr. Silverberg talks with Dr. Renee Willis the Executive Director of Martha Holden Jennings Foundation.

Feb 07, 202407:48
Take The Lead - The Team From Summit ESC.

Take The Lead - The Team From Summit ESC.

Dr. Silverberg talks with the team from Summit ESC.

Jan 30, 202417:13
Take The Lead - Victor Puskas, High School Principal at Kirtland Local Schools

Take The Lead - Victor Puskas, High School Principal at Kirtland Local Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Victor Puskas, High School Principal at Kirtland Local Schools.

Jan 30, 202413:21
Take The Lead - Dr. Crystal Bryski, Consultant with State Support Team 4.

Take The Lead - Dr. Crystal Bryski, Consultant with State Support Team 4.

Dr. Silverberg talks with Dr. Crystal Bryski, Consultant with State Support Team 4.

Jan 30, 202411:16
Take The Lead - Dr. Kristen Foss, Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Gifted Services at Osnaburg Local Schools

Take The Lead - Dr. Kristen Foss, Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Gifted Services at Osnaburg Local Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Dr. Kristen Foss, Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Gifted Services at Osnaburg Local Schools.

Jan 30, 202408:46
Take The Lead - Greg Ramos, Middle School Principal at Northwest Local Schools

Take The Lead - Greg Ramos, Middle School Principal at Northwest Local Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Greg Ramos, Middle School Principal at Northwest Local Schools.

Jan 30, 202411:15
Take The Lead - Nadine Grimm, Coordinator of 21st Century Learning at the ESC of NE Ohio

Take The Lead - Nadine Grimm, Coordinator of 21st Century Learning at the ESC of NE Ohio

Dr. Silverberg talks with Nadine Grimm, Coordinator of 21st Century Learning at the ESC of NE Ohio

Jan 30, 202412:59
Take The Lead - Jack Cunningham, Superintendent at Cardinal Local Schools

Take The Lead - Jack Cunningham, Superintendent at Cardinal Local Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Jack Cunningham, Superintendent at Cardinal Local Schools

Jan 30, 202409:09
Take The Lead - Team From Buckeye Local High School (Jefferson County)

Take The Lead - Team From Buckeye Local High School (Jefferson County)

Dr. Silverberg talks with team from Buckeye Local High School (Jefferson County)

Jan 30, 202410:25
Take The Lead - Mike Hearn, Superintendent at Fairless Local Schools

Take The Lead - Mike Hearn, Superintendent at Fairless Local Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Mike Hearn, Superintendent at Fairless Local Schools.

Jan 25, 202414:27
Take The Lead - Matt Morbeto, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Berkshire Schools

Take The Lead - Matt Morbeto, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Berkshire Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Matt Morbeto, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Berkshire Schools.

Jan 25, 202412:53
Take The Lead - Dr. Patrick Ward, Superintendent at Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools

Take The Lead - Dr. Patrick Ward, Superintendent at Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Dr. Patrick Ward, Superintendent at Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools.

Jan 24, 202409:47
Take The Lead - Dr. Shelly Habegger, Director of Curriculum at Barberton City Schools

Take The Lead - Dr. Shelly Habegger, Director of Curriculum at Barberton City Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Dr. Shelly Habegger, Director of Curriculum at Barberton City Schools.

Jan 24, 202413:29
Take The Lead - Sydney Gruhin and Victoria Lewis, Consultants with State Support Team 3

Take The Lead - Sydney Gruhin and Victoria Lewis, Consultants with State Support Team 3

Dr. Silverberg chats with Sydney Gruhin and Victoria Lewis, Consultants with State Support Team 3.

Jan 24, 202410:34
Take The Lead - Jodie Hausmann, Assistant Superintendent at Cuyahoga Falls City School District

Take The Lead - Jodie Hausmann, Assistant Superintendent at Cuyahoga Falls City School District

Dr. Silverberg talks with Jodie Hausmann, Assistant Superintendent at Cuyahoga Falls City School District.

Jan 24, 202409:55
Take The Lead - Team from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Take The Lead - Team from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Dr. Silverberg talks with a team from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School including Principal Kevin Jakub and Assistant Principals Kelli Izzo Josh Backo.

Jan 24, 202414:35
Take The Lead - Ryan Shanor, High School Principal at Norton City Schools

Take The Lead - Ryan Shanor, High School Principal at Norton City Schools

Dr. Silverberg chats with Ryan Shanor, High School Principal at Norton City Schools.

Jan 24, 202410:58
Take The Lead - Dr. Bob Marino, Assistant Superintendent at the ESC of Trumbull County

Take The Lead - Dr. Bob Marino, Assistant Superintendent at the ESC of Trumbull County

Dr. Silverberg talks with  Dr. Bob Marino, Assistant Superintendent at the ESC of Trumbull County.

Jan 24, 202409:29
Take The Lead - Scott Embacher, Regional Director at Notre Dame ACE Academies, Diocese of Cleveland

Take The Lead - Scott Embacher, Regional Director at Notre Dame ACE Academies, Diocese of Cleveland

Dr. Silverberg talks with Scott Embacher, Regional Director at Notre Dame ACE Academies, Diocese of Cleveland.

Jan 24, 202408:58
Take The Lead - Todd Stuart, Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Nordonia Hills City Schools.

Take The Lead - Todd Stuart, Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Nordonia Hills City Schools.

Dr. Silverberg chats with Todd Stuart, Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Nordonia Hills City Schools.

Jan 22, 202407:51
Take The Lead - Dr. Susan Tave Zelman, Former Superintendent of Public Instruction for Ohio.

Take The Lead - Dr. Susan Tave Zelman, Former Superintendent of Public Instruction for Ohio.

Dr. Silverberg chats it up with Tave Zelman, Former Superintendent of Public Instruction for Ohio.

Jan 12, 202412:57
Take The Lead - David Fischer, Superintendent at Sandy Valley Local School District.

Take The Lead - David Fischer, Superintendent at Sandy Valley Local School District.

Dr. Silverberg chats it up with David Fischer, Superintendent at Sandy Valley Local School District.

Jan 12, 202411:19
Take The Lead - Jake Miller, Ohio Personalized Learning Specialist, NE Region.

Take The Lead - Jake Miller, Ohio Personalized Learning Specialist, NE Region.

Dr. Silverberg chats with Jake Miller, Ohio Personalized Learning Specialist, NE Region.

Jan 12, 202411:19
Take the Lead - Karen Rumley, Director of Instructional Program at Kent City Schools.

Take the Lead - Karen Rumley, Director of Instructional Program at Kent City Schools.

Dr. Silverberg chats with Karen Rumley the Director of Instructional Program at Kent City Schools.

Jan 11, 202408:20
Take The Lead - Dr. Bill Young, Director of Curriculum at Austintown Local School District.

Take The Lead - Dr. Bill Young, Director of Curriculum at Austintown Local School District.

Dr. Silverberg chats with Dr. Bill Young the Director of Curriculum at Austintown Local School District.

Jan 11, 202409:50
Take The Lead - Joe Spiccia, Superintendent of Wickliffe City Schools

Take The Lead - Joe Spiccia, Superintendent of Wickliffe City Schools

Dr. Silverberg chats with Joe Spiccia the Superintendent of Wickliffe City Schools

Jan 11, 202413:00
Take The Lead - Jon Snider , Instructional Coach for Coshocton City School, Grades 7-12

Take The Lead - Jon Snider , Instructional Coach for Coshocton City School, Grades 7-12

Dr. Silverberg chats with Jon Snider the Instructional Coach for Coshocton City School, Grades 7-12

Jan 11, 202409:40
Take The Lead - Jeremy Batchelor, Superintendent of Youngstown City Schools

Take The Lead - Jeremy Batchelor, Superintendent of Youngstown City Schools

Dr. Silverberg chats with Jeremy Batchelor the Superintendent of Youngstown City Schools

Jan 11, 202409:37
Take The Lead - Mary Jane Stanchina, Director of The Six District Education Compact

Take The Lead - Mary Jane Stanchina, Director of The Six District Education Compact

Dr. Silverberg chats with Mary Jane Stanchina the Director of The Six District Education Compact.

Jan 08, 202412:48
Take The Lead - N'ecole Ast, Superintendent at Woodridge Local Schools

Take The Lead - N'ecole Ast, Superintendent at Woodridge Local Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Woodridge Superintendent N'ecole Ast.

Dec 08, 202308:22
Take The Lead - Nyree Wilkerson, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator at Hudson City Schools

Take The Lead - Nyree Wilkerson, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator at Hudson City Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Nyree Wilkerson, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator at Hudson City Schools.

Nov 29, 202311:41
Take The Lead - Dr. Monica Myers, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Jackson Local Schools

Take The Lead - Dr. Monica Myers, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Jackson Local Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Dr. Monica Myers, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Jackson Local Schools.

Nov 29, 202310:08
Take The Lead - Todd Osborn, Superintendent at Chippewa Local Schools

Take The Lead - Todd Osborn, Superintendent at Chippewa Local Schools

Dr. Silverberg talks with Todd Osborn, Superintendent at Chippewa Local Schools.

Nov 28, 202311:27