MASCD Presents: The Room Where It Happens Podcast

Shaunna Harrington, Ph.D. @Shaunna3830 Teacher Educator | Education Justice | History of Education | President MASCD

Shaunna Harrington talks with board member Megan Farrell, Principal of the PK-8 School in Oak Bluff on Martha's Vineyard, about the importance of teacher voice and student well being, and what it means to live a life anchored in a commitment to service. 

Shaunna Harrington talks with Erin Sarpard, the MASCD Communications Director, about her teacher life. Listen in on our conversation about how she became a teacher, why she chose to specialize in teaching reading, and what she's learned about teaching and learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Shaunna Harrington, MASCD President, talks with board member Christine Ravesi-Weinstein about her story of becoming an educator and an advocate for students with anxiety.  Check out Christine's book Anxious: How to Advocate for Students with Anxiety Because What If It Turns Out Right?. You can reach Christine at her website: https://www.ravesiweinstein.com/. Also check out her non-profit, Running from Anxiety: http://www.runningfromanxiety.org/. You also can follow her on Twitter @RavesiWeinstein. 

Kerry Gallagher JD (@KerryHawk02) TEDx & Keynote Speaker, St John's Prep Asst Principal for Teaching & Learning, ConnectSafely Director of Education, ASCD Emerging Leader, Adobe Education Leader. Check out all her work on her website: http://www.kerryhawk02.com/

Martin Geoghegan @MGeoghegan22 Proud @HAYSchoolNorton Principal; dad of 2 amazing boys; #MSAAchat founder; @MASCD BoD Past-Pres; @MassCUE 16 Pathfinder; L1 Google Cert Ed; #AlwaysLearning

Suzy Brooks,  MASCD Past President, highlights the power of slowing down during COVID and focusing on the most important parts of our lives: patience, wellness, family, and our passions.    After 10+ years as an elementary teacher, Suzy Brooks is now the Director of Instructional Technology for Mashpee Public Schools in Massachusetts. She provides professional development and hands-on workshops for educators at local, regional, and national venues. You can learn more about Suzy by visiting her website: http://www.technicallyinvisible.com/author/simplysuzy/. 

Natacha Scott, an MASCD Board Member, currently serves as the Director of Educator Engagement for ICivics.   When Natacha is not diligently working on supporting teachers, curating resources, and developing curriculum, she enjoys spending time baking delicious treats and chauffeuring her 8 year old boy - girl twins to sports practice. Follow Natacha on Twitter @natacha_scott.