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. ABOU…

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 profe…

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…

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 Cer…

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 A…

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. B…

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 AS…

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 N…

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 visi…

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…

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…

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 h…

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. …

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. ABOU…

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 developmen…

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…

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 Ve…

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…

Episode description Our panel is back again for our second podcast regarding artificial intelligence (AI) just five months after our first recording on the subject. We talk about the significant changes in this “moving target” of AI and what teachers in K-12 and higher ed need to know as we begin the school year. Check the essential links below. AB…

As Stephanie explains, the key is not “life-long learning”– it’s “life-long thriving.” The world is a challenging place. Our children need more support than ever to thrive and find joy in their life. In this chat, author and consultant Stephanie Malia-Krauss expands on her book Whole Child, Whole Life - 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive …

Episode description “We don’t want to play blackjack with the life of an 8-year-old,” says John Almarode, who has dedicated his life to improving teacher instruction. John recently presented to high acclaim with John Hattie at NHASCD’s Visible Learning Conference, co-sponsored with Corwin in February 2023. In this podcast, John discusses with our h…

Doannie Tran is the author of The Open System: Redesigning Education, & Reigniting Democracy with co-author Landon Mascareñaz. This episode explores how open communication between education stakeholders can improve equity and bolster public trust in our schools. The honest, daily exchange of ideas can counteract the overheated confrontations at sch…

Dr. Monica Burns is ASCD’s go-to tech person. She has a rich career as a classroom teacher, author, speaker, and consultant. Most importantly, she is passionate in her quest to help teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. About Monica Burns, EdD, is a curriculum and EdTech consultant, ASCD Faculty member, and founder of classtechtips.c…

Episode description Tom Newkirk is a New Hampshire literary treasure who has spent a career teaching writing to scores of teachers. He believes deeply that the printed word helps to sustain democracy, and he articulates that belief in his latest book, due out in September, Literacy’s Democratic Roots – A Personal Tour Through 8 Big Ideas. In this e…

As PJ says, time is finite and difficult to manage. The key is managing yourself. In this podcast, PJ offers practical advice on how educators can get much more done in the same time they have always had. About PJ Caposey is an award-winning author, educator, and Illinois’s 2022 Superintendent of the Year. PJ served as the Oregon, IL High School pr…

On this bonus episode of the podcast, we are beginning a new tradition of interviewing our annual NHASCD EDies award winner. This year, Steve Lebel and Bill Carozza are honored to speak with Jan Yost, who will receive her award at the annual NH EDies awards event on June 3. About Jan Yost is a veteran board member, President, and Executive Director…

School funding continues to be a contentious issue in New Hampshire, from the 1997 Claremont case to the current ConVal lawsuit. Zack Sheehan, the Executive Director of the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project, joins Bill Carozza and Laconia, NH Superintendent Steve Tucker, to talk about the state of school funding and where it may be goin…

As an entrepreneur, Jeremy Thiesen says, “I don’t know what’s not possible.” It is precisely this attitude that has helped Jeremy Thiesen build the successful mathematics assessment company Math ANEX. In this episode, Jeremy explains how the company started and how mathematical thinking is the key to success for this generation of students living a…

Vicki Davis (The Cool Cat Teacher) is one of the most influential and impactful educators on the Internet. In this episode, we have a wide-reaching discussion about technology strengths and limitations, artificial intelligence, teacher work-life balance, and the dangers of social media on our mental health. ABOUT Vicki is a veteran K-12 teacher and…

When Chat GPT launched worldwide in November 2022, it brought both adventure and anxiety to the education world. On today’s podcast, we are joined by three NH technology educators to talk about the current and potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on teachers and students and how we can harness its power to support teaching and learning.…

Allie is a consultant, author, and school board member who devotes her career to adult learning. Whether you are a teacher, administrator, or parent, you will be challenged by Allie's wisdom. ABOUT Allison Rodman is an independent consultant to public, private, charter, parochial, and independent schools worldwide. She has been a classroom teacher,…

Eleven years ago, Jon Bergmann wrote the book Flip Your Classroom, and his world has never been the same since. Educators worldwide embraced flipped learning strategies, and Jon followed up with nine more books on the subject. His latest book is The Mastery Learning Handbook - A Competency-Based Approach to Student Achievement. Jon returned to the …

Episode description Naomi Church is passionate about many things in education, but Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Mathematics are at the top of her list. In this episode, Naomi helps us understand UDL and expresses her views on the current state of math instruction in K-12 schools. ABOUT OUR GUEST Naomi Church is an experienced educator, c…

Episode description Perhaps no researcher has impacted education as much as John Hattie. His meta-analysis research on instructional effect size has influenced an entire generation of educators. In advance of the NH Visible Learning + Institute with John Hattie and friends, he sat down with us to talk about his life as a researcher, the state of ou…

Storytelling is an ancient and enduring form of communication. With modern digital tools, a new generation of students can tell stories through digital pathways and communicate effectively and purposefully using text, sound, music, and imagery. Join us for this conversation with Brett Pierce, author of the new Heinemann book Expanding Literacy; Bri…

Episode description The advent of the pandemic made Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman and Christine Arnold’s work more relevant than ever. In this discussion, the authors of the ASCD Book The Minimalist Teacher describe their premise that teachers need to take care of their own physical and mental health first to be effective educators for their students. A…

As we near the end of 2022, the field of education is undoubtedly in transition. Gene Kerns, Chief Academic Officer for Renaissance, the company behind well-known products such as Star Assessments, Nearpod, and Accelerated Reader, offers fervent hope for our profession. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Gene Kerns serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Renaiss…

The impact of the Pandemic has only heightened the need for educators to integrate social-emotional learning into their instruction. In this wide-ranging interview, Jeffrey Benson speaks of supporting schools and teachers that work for all students. ABOUT JEFFREY BENSON Jeffrey has over 40 years of experience in education as a teacher in elementary…

Suicide is a topic shrouded with fear and misunderstanding, especially regarding school-aged children. Sara Gould is from “Connor’s Climb,” an organization with a mission to provide suicide prevention education to New Hampshire youth and the community. ABOUT SARA GOULD Sarah has worked for 15 years in the mental health field. She’s a certified yout…

Join us for this conversation with Sean Slade and Victoria Rodrigue from BTS-Spark, a leading professional learning organization for school leaders. They address the real challenges of leadership and develop thoughtful, purposeful, and effective leaders at all levels of school personnel - directly impacting student success. NHASCD is proud to partn…

Join us for a rich discussion with literacy expert Liz Cannon. ABOUT OUR GUEST Elizabeth (Liz) Cannon was born and raised in the Granite State and graduated with a Master's Degree from UNH. She was an elementary classroom teacher in the Deerfield School District, taught in California for a year, and is currently a Reading and Writing Specialist at …

Join us for this rich conversation with Diane Sweeney, instructional coach authority, on the particular focus of student-centered coaching. ABOUT OUR GUEST Diane Sweeney has been an author and educational consultant since 1999. She is the author of several books on student-centered coaching, published by Corwin, including her latest Moves for Launc…

Join us for this conversation with Richella Simard, Art Teacher at Manchester West High School in Manchester, NH, and Anna Barret, a Paraeducator at Souhegan High School in Amherst, NH. Both are advisors for “GSAs” or Gay-Straight Alliances. We talk about the challenges and successes of this venture across their two schools. NHASCD President Steve …

Join us for this conversation with Dr. Thomas Hoerr to discover new perspectives on leading with empathy. Tom is speaking as a part of our NHASCD/NHASP conference series on October 18. Register at nhascd.org. ABOUT OUR GUEST Tom Hoerr is one of the best-known voices in school leadership. Tom retired after leading the New City School in St. Louis, M…

Join us for this conversation with Chase Mielke and learn how educators can deal with teacher and administrator burnout. There’s lots of hope in this chat! ABOUT OUR GUEST Chase Mielke is an award-winning educator, writer, and speaker focusing on preventing teacher burnout and increasing student engagement. As an engaging, nationally recognized spe…

Jen Schwanke, education leader and author, shares thoughts on how educational leaders can support their teachers and encourage practices that lead to the best outcomes for students. ABOUT OUR GUEST Jen Schwanke has been an educator for 24 years, teaching or leading at all levels. She is the author of two previous books: You’re the Principal! Now Wh…

Join us for a conversation with Allison Rodman to hear how she supports individuals and organizations with designing and facilitating professional learning that is personalized, purposeful, and paradigm-shifting. ABOUT OUR GUEST Allison Rodman is the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Learning Loop, an educational consulting organization tha…

Listen to Steve Ventura share the background of Achievement Teams and the four-step meeting protocol. This framework provides a structure for teachers to accurately reflect on teaching between pre/post assessments while identifying areas of student needs. Next, teams decide on the very best instructional approaches to address those needs. When scho…

With the increase in teacher/administrator stress and increase in challenging student behavior, self-regulation is key to bolstering resilience. When an educator knows how to self-regulate they then have the capacity to teach and model to their students how to self-regulate. Listen to Emily Read Daniels share information about the importance of a r…

Authors Stefani Arzonetti Hite and Jenni Donohoo share insights on the relationships between student achievement and collective efficacy as well as their model for leading collective teacher efficacy. ABOUT OUR GUESTS Dr. Stefani Arzonetti Hite is an acclaimed author and internationally renowned leadership expert. Backed by over thirty years of exp…