In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda discusses school redesign with Orangeview Junior High School Principal Bindi Crawford and Orangeview Teacher/5Cs Coach Ann Rice. During the talk, the group defines school redesign, the Learning Policy Institute's 10 Principles of Redesign, student engagement, Kid Talk and Advisory in a redesign school, A.I. and eKadence, impacting student lives, challenges, and student experience in the future.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Dr. John Malloy, Assistant Executive Director, Leadership Network, AASA, The School Superintendents Association. During the talk, Dr. Malloy discusses his journey, common challenges when implementing change within districts, developing student voice and agency, what districts are measuring, having a healthy skepticism, structures supporting teachers, AI and the future of education, and how to take care of ourselves.

Dr. Malloy came to AASA after serving as superintendent of San Ramon Valley Unified School District (Calif.) for 4 years and prior to that, as the Director of Education (superintendent) at the Toronto District School Board in Toronto. He has an extensive background in education at all levels and is a fierce advocate for an equitable, accessible, quality public education. 

Dr. Malloy has taken his vision for learning and student engagement to new heights in SRVUSD. He led the District to adopt their Strategic Directions, which now guide the definition of student success built upon the existing foundation of academic excellence. Dr. Malloy prioritizes student voice, ensuring that students have space to share their stories and insights, and that all of the district’s work is guided by the experience and expertise of students, staff, parents/caregivers and the wider community. Developing leaders at every level of the organization is his passion and priority.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Dheeraj Koppu, an AUHSD student intern at Cypress High School. During the conversation, Mr. Koppu discusses his story, an internship at eKadence, Skrappy and individualized tutoring, advice to educators regarding AI, the role of schools and critical thinking, AI competency in education, and his goals in the world of artificial intelligence. 

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Dr. Matthew Doyle, Superintendent of the Vista Unified School District.  During the talk, Dr. Doyle discusses his journey, a Framework for the Future, the Learner/Adult/Systems Portrait, building a culture, a career superhighway, the architecture of an apprenticeships program, and advice to other educational leaders.

Dr. Doyle has spent 34 years in education as a teacher, site administrator, district administrator, and county administrator. Dr. Doyle has extensive experience supporting English language learners and students with special needs. He is responsible for leading the design and implementation of the district strategic plan, the Blueprint for Educational Excellence and Innovation, in response to the State of California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) provisions. Dr. Doyle’s primary focus is to create the conditions for transforming a traditional educational organization into a scalable, sustainable personal learning environment. The Personal Learning Challenge project won the Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association. Vista Unified was recently awarded the California Department of Education 2022 Pivotal Practice Award for demonstrating innovative practices in response to the global pandemic. 

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Kunal Dalal and Wes Kriesel, the two Administrators of AI and Innovation at the Orange County Department of Education. During the talk, Mr. Dalal and Mr. Kriesel discuss their journeys, an AI framework for educators, empowerment with AI, how AI is being used to humanize teaching and learning, AI and parents, and a partnership with AI.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Alan Sitomer, California Teacher of the Year award winner, nationally renowned keynote speaker, and the author of 22 books. Alan specializes in engaging disengaged, underperforming students and elevating academic achievement while building a pathway for kids to enter a workforce being rapidly changed by technology. During the talk, Mr. Sitomer discusses his journey, entrepreneurship, eSports, education and eSports, game design and advice for school districts, careers in eSports, and the future of eSports in education.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District. During the talk, Dr. Miyashiro discusses his journey, defining happiness, designing a new high school, staff development, the World of Work, RIASEC, and TED Talks.

Dr. David Miyashiro is a forward-thinking, award-winning education leader with a 27-year career spent revolutionizing learning approaches, education models, and school district capabilities in Southern California. As a digital pioneer, he has navigated districts into the hi-tech era, delivering numerous innovation “firsts,” for which he has garnered professional honors. Those include Superintendent of the Year and recognition from the White House and U.S. Department of Education as one of the “Top 35 District Leaders in Personalized Learning.” Districts under his leadership have also won awards, such as the California School Boards Association’s Golden Bell Award, the National School Boards Association’s Magna Award for Digital Learning, and the California Distinguished Schools Award.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Betty Paugh Ortiz, Vice President of Programs at NCCEP. During the talk, Ms. Cortez discusses her journey, becoming Vice President at NCCEP, GEAR UP, building a culture of inclusion, navigating the world of work, and why we should care about GEAR UP.

In her role as Vice President of Programs, Betty oversees programs and services with a focus on continually enhancing NCCEP’s offerings and developing new programs that allow GEAR UP communities to better serve their students and families. 

From 2004 to 2009 Betty served as Vice President at NCCEP.  Although she left NCCEP for a period of time, she never really left the GEAR UP family, having consulted and provided capacity building services to a number of GEAR UP sites through the years.  In addition, from 2010 to 2012 Betty served as Senior Vice President of Innovation at the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation where she further strengthened her management, partnership development, and leadership skills in service of educational improvements for young people.  She also managed a global education program in partnership with the Pearson Foundation and Education First, involving teacher programs abroad, professional development workshops, and knowledge dissemination.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Emily Gonzalez and Christina Kundrak from the USC Center for Affective Neuroscience, Development, Learning and Education (CANDLE). They are joined by AUHSD's Diana Fujimoto (Professional Development Coordinator) and Michael Switzer (English Curriculum Specialist). During the talk, the group discusses CANDLE's partnership with AUHSD, transcendent thinking, learning loss, purpose, finding the right language and mindset, intentional practice to support students, pausing to reflect, the connection between the 5Cs and transcendent thinking, and where can an educator begin with transcendent thinking.

Emily Gonzalez is pursuing a PhD in Education at USC's Rossier School of Education. Before entering the PhD program, Emily worked as a researcher at Project Zero. She earned her EdM in Mind, Brain, and Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and her BS in Elementary Education from Wheelock College. Emily is interested in promoting equitable educational practices and systems by reimagining educational opportunities for students and teachers. Her research uncovers the biological, psychological, and social processes engaged in effective K-12 teaching practices and dispositions, and how they impact learners’ agentic development of interests, scholarly and social identities, and ability to self-author and engage with societal complexities.

Christina Kundrak, PhD, is a Senior Research Associate at the USC Center for Affective Neuroscience, Development, Learning and Education (CANDLE). Dr. Kundrak investigates the neurobiological and psychological processes supporting learning and development using a developmental psychology and educational neuroscience approach. Dr. Kundrak utilizes innovative interdisciplinary, mixed-methods to study student and teacher beliefs, motivation, engagement, and learning. Utilizing her expertise from her time as an educator in early childhood, secondary, and post-secondary classrooms, Dr. Kundrak is involved in several initiatives working closely with schools, districts, and teachers to apply the aforementioned research to better support students in their academic and personal growth, and reimagine educational systems. Dr. Kundrak received her PhD in Urban Education Policy from USC Rossier School of Education.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews South Junior High School teacher Jason Collar. During the talk, Mr. Collar discusses his educational journey, Minecraft education, community schools, a new Esports pathway, and participation and representation in Esports.