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Samantha Shuman

In Berwyn South School District 100, we believe in creating and maintaining a culture where students and staff learn from each other, share ideas, and build supportive, collaborative relationships. Our episodes will celebrate stories of collective efficacy throughout our Pre-K-8 schools in order to inspire a passion for learning in every child. Follow D100 on twitter @BSD100, Facebook at Berwyn South School District 100 or our website bsd100.org.

Episodes

  1. 01/31/2024

    LET Episode 11-Molly Knott, Piper and Hiawatha Elementary Schools

    Ms. Knott brings us inside her science lab to talk about how she empowers her students to "do hard things" and think critically as they collaborate with their scientist peers!

    16 min

  2. 11/08/2023

    LET-Episode 10-Lara Gusel, Pershing Elementary School

    To kick off the 2023 school year, we are welcoming veteran special education teacher, Ms. Lara Gusel. Lara talks about the importance of developing a growth mindset in our students and how to support students in recognizing their gifts!

    36 min

  3. 03/15/2023

    LET Episode 9-Leila Cleofe, Heritage Middle School STEAM teacher and wrestling coach takes her inside her classroom!

    Ms. Leila Cleofe, Heritage Middle School STEAM teacher and wrestling coach takes her inside her classroom as she discusses design thinking, student leadership, and her core values as an instructional leader!

    27 min

  4. 02/10/2023

    LET-Episode 8- Jean Suchy, Emerson Principal

    Principal Jean Suchy shares her inspiration and how she supports social emotional needs of her students and community!

    20 min

  5. 12/21/2022

    LET-Episode 7-Theresa Adelphia & Chrissy Ivnik

    We sit down with our new district biliteracy (Theresa Adelphia) and math coordinator (Chrissy Ivnik) to discuss their journey to D100 and their core values as they embark on their first year!

    20 min

  6. 11/21/2022

    LET-Episode 6 with Diona Iacobazzi, Pershing School Principal

    Join us in this episode to hear from one of our very own district leaders, Principal of Pershing Elementary School Ms. Bazz, about the power of relationships, trust, and being vulnerable.

    33 min

  7. 05/23/2022

    LET Episode 4-Sydney Goushas

    Ms. Sydney Goushas, 2nd grade teacher at Irving School, takes us on a road trip with The DOTtEd Clementine “Learning in Motion” adventure!

    16 min

  8. 05/23/2022

    LET Episode 5 with Jorie Stevens

    In this episode, Ms. Jorie Stevens is one of our veteran middle school math teachers. She shares her core values and celebrates the resiliency she has seen in her students this year!

    24 min

  9. 04/29/2022

    LET Episode 3-Cesar Palafox, Dual Language Teacher (Hiawatha School)

    Mr. Cesar Palafox sits down with Samantha Shuman and shares his journey to D100. As a first year dual language teacher in our district, he shares his advice and celebrates the work his students have engaged in with their own Podcast.

    16 min

  10. 03/14/2022

    LET Episode 2 with Asst. Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Ms. Beatriz Maldonado

    In Episode 2 of our podcast, we sit down with our Asst. Superintendent to discuss her journey to BSD100 and her reflections on collective efficacy.

    19 min

  11. 02/04/2022

    LET Episode 1 with Dr. Mary Havis

    In our opening podcast, I sit down with Dr. Mary Havis to discuss collective efficacy and how the book Leading Collective Efficacy by Jenni Donohoo and Stefani Arzonetti Hite inspired an all district book study for Berwyn South District 100.

    12 min
  • 11 Episodes

About

In Berwyn South School District 100, we believe in creating and maintaining a culture where students and staff learn from each other, share ideas, and build supportive, collaborative relationships. Our episodes will celebrate stories of collective efficacy throughout our Pre-K-8 schools in order to inspire a passion for learning in every child. Follow D100 on twitter @BSD100, Facebook at Berwyn South School District 100 or our website bsd100.org.

Information

  • Creator
    Samantha Shuman
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    11