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Learning Through Leading

By Nick Sutton and Matt Jacobson

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Learning Through LeadingJul 07, 2019

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Looking Forward

Looking Forward

Listen as the Learning Through Leading co-hosts, Nick Sutton and Matt Jacobson, reflect on 3 years of our podcasting journey. We'll also discuss what we have going on now and what the future may hold.

Until next time, friends...

Apr 28, 202235:34
Meet Gabe Schwemmer

Meet Gabe Schwemmer

Join us for an emotional and revealing chat with Dr. Gabe Schwemmer. In this episode, Gabe discusses her journey through difficult times during the COVID-19 pandemic and how that experience has shaped her leadership style.

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Mar 20, 202231:24
Meet EdTech Distilled

Meet EdTech Distilled

We had a great time talking with the EdTech Distilled Podcast! Hosts Adam Geisen and David Lerch discuss their views on podcasting, the pandemic, and balance. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!

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Feb 06, 202250:05
Equity and Equality with Dr. Marlon James

Equity and Equality with Dr. Marlon James

We are joined this week by Dr. Marlon James who provides an enlightening look at equity and equality. Listen as Dr. James shares details on the specific elements of each and the importance of cultural awareness to our classrooms and the world.

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Dec 05, 202143:43
Dr. Kimako Patterson: Genuine and Unapologetic

Dr. Kimako Patterson: Genuine and Unapologetic

Dr. Kimako Patterson discusses the importance of being genuine and transparent as a school leader. Dr. Patterson’s stance, while not always shared by everyone, displays the unapologetic courage that defines her core values. Learn more about Dr. Patterson’s points of view in this episode of Learning Through Leading.

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Nov 21, 202123:58
Learning About Littles with Angela Bayer-Persico

Learning About Littles with Angela Bayer-Persico

Dr. Nick and Matt have a candid and informative discussion with Angela Bayer-Persico, Director of Little Angels Child Development, of Yonkers, NY.

Contact Angela:

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Nov 07, 202138:59
SEL and Self-Care with Mandy Froehlich

SEL and Self-Care with Mandy Froehlich

Join us for a frank and open conversation with author and consultant Mandy Froelich about the importance of self-care and social-emotional learning (SEL) for educators and students. Mandy discusses her journey, her work, and her ideas about helping educators take care of themselves and each other during difficult times.

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Oct 24, 202134:02
Learning to CLIMBE with Dene Gainey

Learning to CLIMBE with Dene Gainey

Educator, veteran, podcaster, and author Dene Gainey talks with us about his classroom philosophy of C.L.I.M.B.E. Dene also discusses the resilience teachers can develop as we face challenges and how that can translate into positive and powerful classroom activities.

CONTACT INFO

Remember to check out this and all past episodes at www.LearningThroughLeading.com and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast player.

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Nick and Matt are available for on-site and remote consulting, coaching, and professional learning events for your school! Reach out to us on our Contact Us page!

Oct 10, 202138:44
Make PD Matter with Dr. Nick Sutton

Make PD Matter with Dr. Nick Sutton

We’re back with Season 3! In this episode, Matt and Dr. Nick discuss Nick’s new book, Make PD Matter. You’ll learn about the high points of the book and resources that can help improve professional learning in your school or district.

Order Nick’s book and download the free study guide on our website.

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Sep 26, 202130:32
Leading with Love, Dignity, and Grace with Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis

Leading with Love, Dignity, and Grace with Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis

Join us for a refreshing and informative chat with Dr. Bhavna Sharma Lewis, Superintendent of the Diamond Lake (IL) School District. Dr. Sharma-Lewis discusses her experiences, the work she and her schools are doing to enhance community involvement and outreach, and the importance of self-care for students and staff.

Contact: Visit www.LearningThroughLeading.com and subscribe to our podcast using your favorite podcast player.

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Jun 22, 202131:37
The Future of Leadership

The Future of Leadership

Jun 06, 202140:12
Balancing Profession and Passion with Ashley White

Balancing Profession and Passion with Ashley White

May 23, 202131:04
The Importance of Knowing Yourself, with Dr. Denny Barr

The Importance of Knowing Yourself, with Dr. Denny Barr

May 09, 202131:08
Supporting Relationships with Mike Earnshaw

Supporting Relationships with Mike Earnshaw

Apr 25, 202135:21
Focus on Resilience with Steve Wilder

Focus on Resilience with Steve Wilder

Apr 11, 202125:36
Understanding SOPPA with Tim McIlvain and Chris Wherley

Understanding SOPPA with Tim McIlvain and Chris Wherley

SOPPA - the Student Online Personal Protection Act - goes into effect July 1, 2021. Join us as we learn more about the law and tools that can help schools remain in compliance with it from LTC Executive Director Tim McIlvain and LTC Director of Technology Services Chris Wherley.  

Mentioned in this episode: 

 Note: Neither the Learning Through Leading Podcast nor its hosts receive any compensation for mentioning products or services during this interview at the time of recording.

Disclosure: Matt Jacobson is employed by the Learning Technology Center of Illinois.

Contact Info: 

  • Learning Technology Center of Illinois 
  • Twitter: @LTCillinois,  
  • Web: ltcillinois.org 
  • Tim McIlvain on Twitter 
  • Chris Wherley on Twitter 

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Mar 21, 202142:28
Trust-based Observations with Craig Randall

Trust-based Observations with Craig Randall

Mar 07, 202132:55
Build Intellectual Curiosity with Georgie Koenig

Build Intellectual Curiosity with Georgie Koenig

Feb 21, 202135:24
Remote Classroom Management Ideas with Heather Dowd and Patrick Green

Remote Classroom Management Ideas with Heather Dowd and Patrick Green

Managing remote and hybrid learning experiences can be a difficult task for many educators, so we sought advice from two folks who quite literally wrote the book on digital classroom management. Heather Dowd and Patrick Green wrote Classroom Management in the Digital Age, and in this episode they share and adapt ideas in their book to our current remote and hybrid teaching and learning reality.

Contact Info:

Web:

Heather Dowd (Twitter, web, other social media, etc.)

Patrick Green (Twitter, web, other social media, etc.)

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Feb 07, 202150:35
Balancing the Superintendent’s Role with Dr. Mike Curry

Balancing the Superintendent’s Role with Dr. Mike Curry

What we intended to be a discussion of school finance really turned into a fantastic talk about managing the stresses involved with leadership. Dr. Mike Curry, Superintendent of the Abingdon-Avon School District in western Illinois, provides his insight, habits, and advice to support school leaders on a daily basis and during difficult times.

Being a superintendent is like being “...a seal balancing a ball while riding a unicycle on a tightrope over a volcano.” --Mike Curry

Contact info: Dr. Mike Curry

Mentioned in this episode: Rocketbook

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Jan 24, 202135:29
Happy New Year 2021

Happy New Year 2021

Jan 10, 202129:36
Supporting EL Students with Carly Spina

Supporting EL Students with Carly Spina

Carly Spina joins us to discuss her ideas for helping students who are learning English, from a classroom and a leadership perspective.

See Carly’s Translation Spreadsheet Tool (To use with your students, click File > Make a copy)

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Dec 06, 202026:42
Get To Know Jeff Cohn

Get To Know Jeff Cohn

Nov 23, 202037:15
Sarah Thomas of EduMatch

Sarah Thomas of EduMatch

This week we are joined by Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Sarah is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN, and Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE publication series, Closing the Gap, focusing on digital equity.

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Nov 09, 202031:26
Sarah Thomas of EduMatch

Sarah Thomas of EduMatch

This week we are joined by Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Sarah is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN, and Affiliate Faculty at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE publication series, Closing the Gap, focusing on digital equity.

Contact:

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Nov 08, 202031:26
FLOOP Revisited

FLOOP Revisited

Enjoy this look back at our interview with the creators of FLOOP, and don't forget to use the info below to get your special discount on your first year of FLOOP! 

From Season 1 Episode 23, January 19, 2020: 

We had a great talk with Christine Witcher and Melanie Kong about Floop, an app that supports teacher and peer feedback in almost any classroom. Listen to their startup story and how Melanie and Christine have used their classroom experiences and action research to build student agency and efficacy. Then check out Floopedu.com to see how you can use it in your classroom.

Contact the Floop team via Email: team@floopedu.com

Social Media


Oct 28, 202030:39
Lloyd Kilmer and Performance Learning

Lloyd Kilmer and Performance Learning

Enjoy our chat with our friend, Lloyd Kilmer, in this episode. Learn about his views on cultural competency, leadership, and the pandemic's impact on education. You'll also learn more about the ways that Performance Learning can help your school or business improve performance in our new reality.

Contact:

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Based on research and built by teachers, Floop is a web app that helps teachers give meaningful feedback faster. Collect images, PDFs, and Google Docs from students, and leave text and audio comments that lead to conversations. Empower students to give each other feedback and build their feedback skills through Floop's guided peer review. For 20% off your first year of Floop: Sign up at www.floopedu.com, and then enter the coupon code LEARNLEAD20 before October 31, 2020 (Instructions: Applying a Coupon Code).

Oct 25, 202035:02
Meet Amanda Post and Maggie Gifford (Updated)

Meet Amanda Post and Maggie Gifford (Updated)

We hope you enjoy our chat with Amanda Post and Maggie Gifford, two educators from Ohio. During our chat , Amanda and Maggie discuss how they navigate remote learning and support students' social and emotional health. (This post corrects the previous one, removing only the dead-air in the audio recording)

Read More:

Contact:

Twitter

Instagram

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SPECIAL OFFER

Based on research and built by teachers, Floop is a web app that helps teachers give meaningful feedback faster. Collect images, PDFs, and Google Docs from students, and leave text and audio comments that lead to conversations. Empower students to give each other feedback and build their feedback skills through Floop's guided peer review. For 20% off your first year of Floop: Sign up at www.floopedu.com, and then enter the coupon code LEARNLEAD20 before October 31, 2020 (Instructions: Applying a Coupon Code).

Oct 13, 202034:54
Meet Amanda Post and Maggie Gifford

Meet Amanda Post and Maggie Gifford

We hope you enjoy our chat with Amanda Post and Maggie Gifford, two educators from Ohio. During our chat , Amanda and Maggie discuss how they navigate remote learning and support students' social and emotional health.  

Read More:

Remembering YOU in Times of Uncertainty and Change, by Maggie Gifford on the TeachBetter Blog

Finding YOU Outside of the Classroom, by Amanda Post on the TeachBetter Blog

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SPECIAL OFFER

Based on research and built by teachers, Floop is a web app that helps teachers give meaningful feedback faster. Collect images, PDFs, and Google Docs from students, and leave text and audio comments that lead to conversations. Empower students to give each other feedback and build their feedback skills through Floop's guided peer review. For 20% off your first year of Floop: Sign up at www.floopedu.com, and then enter the coupon code LEARNLEAD20 before October 31, 2020 (Instructions: Applying a Coupon Code).

Oct 12, 202033:29
Meet Author Adrienne Graham

Meet Author Adrienne Graham

This episode highlights author and first-grade teacher Adrienne Graham and her first book, The Color of Friendship. Adrienne talks to us about the importance of this book, the process she went through to publish it, and how it can be used in the classroom. We are happy and proud to help amplify and support her voice and the message of The Color of Friendship.

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SPECIAL OFFER! 

Based on research and built by teachers, Floop is a web app that helps teachers give meaningful feedback faster. Collect images, PDFs, and Google Docs from students, and leave text and audio comments that lead to conversations. Empower students to give each other feedback and build their feedback skills through Floop's guided peer review. For 20% off your first year of Floop: Sign up at www.floopedu.com, and then enter the coupon code LEARNLEAD20 before October 31, 2020 (Instructions: Applying a Coupon Code). 


Sep 27, 202034:43
Dr. Tina Halliman

Dr. Tina Halliman

Nick and Matt have a very candid conversation with Dr. Tina Halliman, Superintendent of the SPEED S.E.J.A. District 802. Dr. Halliman discusses the unique challenges of leading a special education district during a time of remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Halliman emphasizes the importance of educator self-care while supporting students with special needs. 

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Sep 14, 202031:59
Virtual Learning with Theresa Wills

Virtual Learning with Theresa Wills

In this episode, online educator and author Theresa Wills shares her ideas for remote learning and online activities. Her upcoming book, Teaching Math at a Distance K-12: a practical guide to rich remote instruction, will be a repository of best practices for educators at any level. While her focus is primarily mathematics, her ideas can transfer to any grade level or subject area in the K-12 realm.

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Aug 30, 202027:31
Meet Melody McAllister

Meet Melody McAllister

As we open our second season, we are very happy to introduce you to educator and author Melody McAllister. Melody's book for children, I'm Sorry Story, helps students understand and respond to the feelings of others. In this episode, Melody discusses her book and how it might be used to support students' social-emotional learning. Melody also discusses her core value of developing relationships with students and families alike. 

Contact Melody McAllister: 

Mentioned in this episode: Parentcamp.org 

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Aug 16, 202033:19
BONUS - The BeerEDU Podcast & Learning Through Leading

BONUS - The BeerEDU Podcast & Learning Through Leading

We had a great chat with Kyle Anderson and Ben Dickson from the BeerEDU Podcast! Check out this BONUS episode as we gear up for Season 2, dropping soon! 

Find us at: 

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Aug 09, 202001:07:30
Reflections on Season 1

Reflections on Season 1

Nick and Matt take time out to reflect on Season 1 before taking some summer time to prepare for Season 2. The hosts discuss what they did well, what they can do better, and some ideas to help all educators rest, recharge, and prepare for a new school year.

Mentioned in this episode: 

Links to past episodes

Books & Other Podcasts

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The Learning Through Leading Podcast is produced in partnership with the Learning Technology Center of Illinois.

Jun 14, 202037:26
Teach Better with Chad Ostrowski

Teach Better with Chad Ostrowski

May 31, 202032:29
Holly Pantle on the Role of Libraries and Technology

Holly Pantle on the Role of Libraries and Technology

Holly Pantle is the incoming Technology Director for the Charleston (IL) school district. During much of her career, Holly spent time supporting students, teachers and administrators as a Library Information Specialist. In this episode, Holly discusses the changing role of the Library Information Specialist, how she has supported students and teachers during remote learning, and some of the challenges she plans to tackle in her new role.

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The Learning Through Leading Podcast is produced in partnership with the Learning Technology Center of Illinois.


May 24, 202030:25
LaVonna Roth SHINEs!

LaVonna Roth SHINEs!

Author, Brain Research Expert, Consultant, Trainer, and Teacher LaVonna Roth shares her thoughts on culture and climate in our schools. LaVonna also shares some hands-on minds-on ideas to use during remote learning activities. Learn how LaVonna's ideas can help educators stretch their comfort zones and recognize the value that each of us can bring to the world.

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May 17, 202035:15
Transitioning to Remote Learning with Mike Lubelfeld

Transitioning to Remote Learning with Mike Lubelfeld

May 03, 202028:08
Adapting E-Learning to Remote Learning

Adapting E-Learning to Remote Learning

This episode focuses on how two school districts, one suburban and one rural, are adjusting their existing e-learning plans to a longer-term remote learning situation. Shannon Duling is the superintendent of Princeville Community Unit School District 326 in rural central Illinois. John Connolly is the Chief Technology Officer in suburban Consolidated Community High School District 230. Together we discuss the surprising commonalities in their approaches to adapting their existing e-learning plans to our current reality of longer-term remote learning.

This episode was recorded just before the State of Illinois had released their guidelines supporting remote learning. The approaches taken by each of these very different school districts aligns nicely to the state guidelines and provides valuable insight into the process of adapting e-learning plans, which were designed for just a day or two of instructional support, into longer-term remote learning plans.

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Apr 26, 202048:13
Remote Learning with Adam & Alex Valencic

Remote Learning with Adam & Alex Valencic

Adam Valencic and Alex Valencic offer some insights into their experiences in remote learning and online learning. Adam Valencic is an instructional designer at Lindenwood University in Missouri. Alex Valencic, is the Coordinator for 21st Century Teaching and Learning for the Freeport (IL) School District #145. Together, these brothers discuss their ideas to support learners and educators navigate remote learning online.

In this episode:

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Apr 19, 202037:02
Jodi Scott Discusses Remote Learning

Jodi Scott Discusses Remote Learning

Regional Superintendent Jodi Scott was part of the team that created the Illinois Remote Learning Recommendations. In this special episode, Jodi returns to our show to discuss the differences between Illinois’ current Remote Learning Recommendations and earlier legislation. Listen as Jodi provides critical clarifications and insights. 

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Apr 05, 202026:41
Luxblox with Mike Acerra

Luxblox with Mike Acerra

Heather and Mike Acerra are the educational entrepreneurs behind Luxblox, allowing students to explore science, engineering, and design in almost any setting. Luxblox are non-digital high-tech learning tools that enable teachers to approach a multitude of subjects with a hands-on and creative approach. Lux Blox are used in schools, STEAM labs and maker spaces around the globe. Lux Blox are especially popular in Finland and HungaryLux Blox are the featured exhibit at museums around the nation and are part of the permanent exhibit on structures and math at the National Museum of Mathematics in New York City. Check out the Luxblox hands-on learning video. In this episode, Mike tells us about how Luxblox can be used in classrooms to support science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics in almost any learning activity. 

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The Learning Through Leading Podcast is produced in partnership with the Learning Technology Center of Illinois.


Mar 29, 202025:42
Learning Online with Ben Sondgeroth

Learning Online with Ben Sondgeroth

Ben Sondgeroth of the Learning Technology Center of Illinois joins us on the special episode to share tips on leveraging video for teachers and administrators: 

  • Find your tool
  • Find your content
  • Find ways to have fun
  • Find ways to be visible

Some of the tools Ben mentions: 

Ben also discusses the importance of educator self-care during these times of change.  

Ben recently conducted a webinar for Nick's teachers on these and other topics to help them prepare for e-learning. View the webinar on demand. 

Contact Ben

The Learning Through Leading Podcast is produced in partnership with the Learning Technology Center of Illinois.

Mar 19, 202050:48
Janelle McLaughlin on Student-Driven Learning and Coaching

Janelle McLaughlin on Student-Driven Learning and Coaching

Janelle McLaughlin discusses the importance of student-driven learning on this week’s episode. Janelle is a consultant and instructional coach who works with schools supporting student choice and voice. Janelle also shares her views on professional learning, technology integration, and the role of the coach in schools.

Mentioned in this episode:

 Janelle’s Contact Info

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Mar 15, 202036:12
Rae Hughart Revisited

Rae Hughart Revisited

In this episode we take a look back at our interview with Rae Hughart, educator, trainer, and Director of Professional Development for the TeachBetter Team.  When we started this podcast, Rae was one of the guests we both knew we needed to have on. In this look back at Episode 5 of the Learning Through Leading Podcast, Rae talks with us about her journey from brand new teacher to classroom innovator, as well as some of the new projects she was working on back then. If you follow Rae on social media, you also know that she has another new project in the works, too. Rae has written a book, called Teachers Deserve ItI, with Adam Welcome. While we eagerly await the release of that book’s release, we hope you enjoy this look back with our first interview with Rae Hughart!

Connect with Rae and the TeachBetter Team on almost any social media platform:

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Mar 08, 202031:12
Brett Elliott: PHEARCE PLCs

Brett Elliott: PHEARCE PLCs

Brett Elliott, Principal of Richwoods High School in Peoria, Illinois, shares his PHEARCE philosophy with us:

Process
Humility
Energy
Adversity
Relationships
Culture
Excellence

Brett also discusses his work with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and how he leverages technology tools for teaching, learning, and professional learning #GlobalPLC
“Leadership is truly about the people you’re leading.” - Brett Elliott
Twitter Handle: @brettmelliott1
Brett Elliott: Professional Bio
Brett M. Elliott has spent 25 years in the urban public education system as a teacher, coach and administrator. His passion and energy set him apart from the pack with a resume of excellence. He has taken over a failing urban high school and transformed the entire culture for learning through positive student and staff relationships, high energy and growth mindset for learning. Whether transforming and failing urban high school into “The Pride of the City” or redefining the school culture of an International Bachelorette High school into “The Standard of Excellence”, his knowledge of teaching, learning and culture provide a wealth of knowledge to any organization. His enthusiasm for change and creating the “ultimate learning environment” make him a valuable asset to any organization seeking to their school and district to the next level.
HONORS AND AWARDS

NEWSWEEK Best STEM High Schools in the Nation 2020
Illinois Journalism Association Administrator of the Year 2019
Northern Illinois University – Marguerite F. Key Fellowship for Innovation and Excellence in High School Leadership 2019
Illinois State Board of Education “Award of Excellence”, Administrator of the Year 2017
Peoria Public Schools “Those Who Excel” Administrator of the Year 2017
U.S. News and World Reports “Best High Schools in the Nation” Silver Award 2017, 2018, 2019
Illinois Principals Association “Principal of the Year” 2015-16
“Principal of the Year” Council for Exceptional Children 2014-15
Staff Morale and Service Award – Peoria Public School 2013-14
YouTube Documentary “A Case Study” Peoria High School 2014

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Mar 01, 202032:18
Adam Welcome Revisited

Adam Welcome Revisited

Several months ago we were fortunate to sit down with Adam Welcome for a discussion about leadership, culture, and improving instruction. The audio quality on our original recording was less than perfect, to say the least. With production assistance from the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, we were able to reduce some of the distractions to help make the episode a little easier on the ear. We’d like to extend our thanks to the Learning Technology Center of Illinois for that assistance, and we hope you enjoy this look back on our talk with Mr. Adam Welcome.

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We would also like to encourage you to check out the soon-to-be-released book that he has co-authored with our friend Rae Hughart (@raehughart), entitled Teachers Deserve It!

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Feb 23, 202033:22
Technology Trends and Services through ILTPP with Courtney Fleeger

Technology Trends and Services through ILTPP with Courtney Fleeger

The Illinois Learning Technology Purchasing Program, or ILTPP, helps schools and districts find more affordable options to support learning through a wide variety of technology tools. Through this service, ILTPP also has a unique perspective on the latest trends and topics that educators around Illinois are pursuing. Courtney Fleeger of ILTPP joins us to help shed light on this and explain how ILTPP can help. 

ILTPP Website Upcoming ILTPP Events Courtney Fleeger’s Contact Info ILTPP Contact Info

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ILTPP is an initiative of the Learning Technology Center (LTC) and contributes to the LTC’s mission of building statewide capacity for educational change through technology-related professional learning, programs, initiatives, and support.

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Feb 16, 202026:39
Tim McIlvain Talks Cyber-Security, SOPPA, and how LTC can help

Tim McIlvain Talks Cyber-Security, SOPPA, and how LTC can help

Tim McIlvain is the Director of the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, known as the LTC. In this episode, Tim discusses some of the many services provided by the LTC. Tim shares his knowledge of recent legislation, some cybersecurity tips, and a preview of the array of upcoming LTC professional learning opportunities for educators, administrators, and IT professionals.

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Stay on top of everything the LTC can offer, and interact with other educators and ed-tech professionals by joining the LTC Community.

Acronyms heard in this episode

LTC: Learning Technology Center of Illinois

ILTPP: Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program

NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology

SOPPA: Student Online Personal Protection Act

Tim McIlvain’s Contact Info

Disclosure: Co-Host Matt Jacobson is an employee of the Learning Technology Center of Illinois. 

Feb 09, 202025:11