Lead the Way: Ideas & Insights for Education Leaders Unknown

Reading is the skill that lays to foundation for success in school. This podcast focuses on the importance of relationships in teaching reading from the perspective of a literacy lead, a parent and university parent, and a former student. Suggestions for teachers, parents and students are shared that will promote success and help the student stay engaged.
The participants in this podcast include:Dr. Mary Heather Munger, Assistant Professor, University of FindlayMax Munger, Business OwnerCarolyn Turner, Literacy Lead, Ohio Department of Education

This episode will focus on how school districts are planning to respond to pandemic conditions and return for the coming school year. Leaders from Ohio districts share how their teams have met challenges, discovered new opportunities, and planned for the future after a year of disruption and difficulty. Hear how these teams are renewing their emphasis on equity, social-emotional learning, and innovative technologies and pedagogies.
Educators involved in this podcast include:Eugene Blalock, Superintendent, North College Hill City School DistrictDr. Shannon Cox, Superintendent, Montgomery County Educational Service CenterDr. Neil Gupta, Director of Secondary Education, Worthington SchoolsMarc Kreischer, Superintendent, Bloom-Vernon Local Schools

In the podcast, Michele Moore, Director of Ohio’s State Support Team Region 5 in Northeast Ohio, shares insights regarding the model of leadership used by educators in Ohio and how this model relates to issues of equity. The model has four components: Promoting Systemwide Learning, Prioritizing Teaching and Learning, Building Capacity through Support and Accountability, and Sustaining an Open and Collaborative Culture.
Michele will explain the four parts of the leadership model and how they are evaluated through the Systemic Improvement Practices Review, one of the new resources house on the OLAC website.
This podcast features Michele Michele Moore, Director of State Support Team Region 5. Jim Gay, OLAC Co-director, moderates the session.

Equity is a core value to Ohio’s strategic plan, Each Child Our Future.  Equity is also central to Each Child Means Each Child, Ohio’s plan to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. In this podcast, three educators discuss how equity is defined in their work.  Two regional state support team consultants and a district superintendent share their views on how the prioritization of teaching and learning impacts equity in a variety of settings.
This podcast features Dr. Mona Burts-Beatty, Consultant, SST 13, Dr. Reva Cosby, Superintendent, Trotwood Madison City Schools and Julie Weyandt, Consultant, SST 9.  Jim Gay, OLAC Co-director, moderates the session.

Equity issues were more apparent as a result of the pandemic. These issues remain as students transition back to in-person learning.  This podcast features two districts that have taken action to address equity issues and student failure related to remote learning.  Their work to address student failure and increase student engagement continues as students move back the school buildings.Part 2 focuses on structural issues and how educators addressed these issues, changes in practice and plans for the future.Educators interviewed in this podcast include:Rocco Adduci, Curriculum Director, Buckeye Local SchoolsDr. Reva Cosby, Superintendent, Trotwood-Madison City SchoolsDr. Brian McNulty, Partner, Creative Leadership SolutionsLinks to related articles and a keynote presentation by Dr. Doug Reeves are included with the podcast.

Equity issues were more apparent as a result of the pandemic. These issues remain as students transition back to in-person learning.  This podcast features two districts that have taken action to address equity issues and student failure related to remote learning.  Their work to address student failure and increase student engagement continues as students move back the school buildings.Part 1 focuses on the national and state perspective, and issues faced educators in Buckeye Local Schools and Trotwood Madison City Schools.Educators interviewed in this podcast include:Rocco Adduci, Curriculum Director, Buckeye Local SchoolsDr. Reva Cosby, Superintendent, Trotwood-Madison City SchoolsDr. Brian McNulty, Partner, Creative Leadership SolutionsLinks to related articles and a keynote presentation by Dr. Doug Reeves are included with the podcast.