Bright Spots: Highlights from the WREN

Western Regional Educator Network

Bright Spots: The Podcast highlights the work in the region through conversations with Western Regional Educator Network (WREN) staff and local educators working to effect systemic change in their schools, districts, and communities. The WREN serves Oregon educators in Lane, Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties, offering professional learning opportunities, continuous improvement coaching, and change project funding to support educators in every stage of their career.

Episodes

  1. 02/16/2024

    Alyssa Leraas and Data & Measurement

    Meet WREN's Data and Measurement Coordinator Alyssa Leraas, learn about the different types of data the WREN collects, and the accessible and human-centered principles that guide these efforts. Visit westernren.org/podcast/ep3pt1 for links to resources and full transcript.

    28 min

  2. 01/12/2024

    Anil Oommen and Identity-Safe Classrooms

    Co-hosts Cameron Yee and Michelle Hjelm visit with Anil Oommen, Associate Director of Clinical Practices and Continuing Education at Pacific University's College of Education. Anil talks about his experience teaching in the classroom, partnering with the WREN to develop PD for local educators, and the framework that guides him in developing these popular courses. Visit westernren.org/podcast/ep2pt2 for links to resources and full transcript.

    29 min

  3. 11/30/2023

    Michelle Hjelm and Professional Development

    Meet WREN's Professional Development Coordinator Michelle Hjelm as she pulls back the curtain to show what's involved in getting our amazing professional learning opportunities off the ground, including how our waitlist process operates, upcoming learning opportunities, and more! Visit westernren.org/podcast/ep2pt1 for links to resources and full transcript.

    30 min

  4. 10/31/2023

    Amanda Sarles and Leading Change

    Co-hosts Cameron Yee and Aly Nestler visit with Amanda Sarles, a music teacher at Siuslaw Elementary School in Florence, OR. Amanda talks about her journey as an educator and the path that led her to joining the WREN Coordinating Body and then leading a change project in her district. Visit westernren.org/podcast/ep1pt2 for links to resources and full transcript.

    35 min

  5. 09/14/2023

    Aly Nestler and Improvement Science

    In the debut episode, meet WREN's Lead Continuous Improvement Coach, Aly Nestler; learn how improvement science differs from continuous improvement plans; and find out about new PD Follow-Up Coaching options. Visit westernren.org/podcast/ep1pt1 for links and full transcript.

    35 min
  • 5 Episodes

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Bright Spots: The Podcast highlights the work in the region through conversations with Western Regional Educator Network (WREN) staff and local educators working to effect systemic change in their schools, districts, and communities. The WREN serves Oregon educators in Lane, Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties, offering professional learning opportunities, continuous improvement coaching, and change project funding to support educators in every stage of their career.

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