#37 Tackling the Teacher Shortage with Tierra Crothers

Make It Mindful: An Education Podcast

In this episode of "Make It Mindful," Seth Fleischauer explores transformative education practices with Tierra Crothers, Director at the School of Education, Sacramento County Office of Education. With 25 years of educational experience deeply rooted in family tradition, Tierra shares her journey from classroom teaching to district-level administration. She discusses the impact of her work across various educational roles and highlights the innovative teacher residency program she leads. This program integrates intense, year-long mentorship, allowing new teachers to experience the full cycle of a school year, thereby enhancing their readiness and effectiveness from day one. Tierra's insights into building a sustainable, impactful educational environment through mentorship, community involvement, and strategic teacher preparation provide a roadmap for addressing teacher shortages and improving educational outcomes.

Guest Links:
Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center and CTC website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/grant-funded-programs/statewide-technical-assistance-center-grant-program

Sacramento County Office of Education website: https://www.scoe.net/

Co-Host Links:
Seth Fleischauer
Founder and President of Banyan Global Learning
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-fleischauer/
Website: https://banyangloballearning.com/

Lauren Pinto
Cofounder of Ambitious Ed, Educational Technology Specialist
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-s-pinto/
Website: https://www.ambitioused.com/