Can't Make This Up

Can't Make This Up

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Can't Make This Up episodes

  • E30: Becky Lin Breaks some bad news to a 3rd grader

    As a mentor and leader in education, Becky aims to create a positive and sustainable impact across education! She is an innovative and passionate Digital Learning Coach that serves to support teacher and student growth. Becky transitioned from an elementary school teacher to a coach, where she currently supports elementary teachers district-wide. With a Master's in educational leadership and a graduate certificate in Instructional Technology, Becky uses her skills to drive meaningful EdTech integration. She works with educators globally as a Global Google Educator Group leader and co-hosts the 3 Caffeinated Coaches podcast. This coming Spring, Becky will be releasing her first book Amplify Learning: A Global Collaborative. More information on Becky Lim can be found at http://techwithbecky.com.

    17 min
  • E29: Day Dancing with Sandra Donaghue

    Current Role:  Elementary Principal

    An educator with Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board in Mississauga ON, Canada for 26 years

    Passionate about learning, innovating, mentoring and servant leadership

    Instructor working for our Provincial Principal association (CPCO) instructing future leaders in obtaining their Principal Qualifications for over 10 years

    Contributor to Professional Connections Leadership Magazine for our CPCO Association

    Former Roles:  Kindergarten, Gr. 1,5,7 & Special Education & ESL teacher, Special Education Consultant, Vice-Principal

    Current Projects & Passions:  Vlogging, Writing, Journalling, Connecting with equity & innovative minded educators across the globe

    Social Presence:  Twitter: @sandra_donaghue & @StMargaretDP     YouTube: sandradonaghue

    15 min
  • E28: With Bee Keeper Dr. Kevin Leichtman

    Kevin is the co-founder of TLC Educate alongside with his wife, Dr. Anala Leichtman. He was the co-author of “Teacher’s Guide to the Mental Edge” and the author of his newest release, “The Perfect Ten.”  Kevin has taught reading and language arts for 8 years. He received his PhD from Florida Atlantic University, where he is also an adjunct professor teaching equity and diversity courses to pre-service educators. His research topics of interest are equity, burnout, and mindset.

    Follow him at:@KevinLeichtman

    Check out TLC Consulting here

    16 min
  • E27: You did what with a stapler Andrew J. Canlé

    ANDREW J. CANLÉ is an assistant principal, district wellness coordinator, and doctoral student from the New York Metropolitan area helping kids cultivate a positive mindset through weekly focus questions on his YouTube show, EDUCanle Presents Mindset Moment of the Week. Andrew’s writing has been featured in such publications as The Marshall Memo, Edutopia, MiddleWeb, DisruptED TV Magazine and the EDCamp Foundation. He previously served in the capacities of sixth-grade level chair, general education classroom teacher and AIS Academy instructional coach. Andrew graduated from Hofstra University with a B.B.A. in accounting and a M.S.Ed. in elementary education for grades 1 through 6. He completed his advanced certificate in educational leadership and administration at the College of St. Rose and is currently enrolled in Hofstra University’s doctoral program for educational and policy leadership with a focus on game-based interventions and student social competence. Andrew is a district-certified administrator who is passionate about helping educators succeed in transforming the lives of all children and enjoys connecting with others via social media to help them overcome adversities and build resilience.

    Follow him at @AJCanle

    Check out his channel at https://t.co/2o4ilq1oI6?amp=1

    14 min
  • E26: The parent did what? With Charles Williams

    Charles Williams has been an educator for 15 years serving as a teacher, a mentor/lead teacher, an assistant principal, and a principal for urban students in grades K-12.   He also serves as an equity advocate through his work with Great Expectations Mentoring, Chicago Public School's Office of Equity, and The City of Chicago's Equity Office.   Charles is the host of The Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively portrays our disenfranchised populations. He is also the co-host of Inside the Principal's Office, a bi-monthly show featuring educational leaders from around the world.  After presenting at numerous events including nationwide conferences, educational workshops, and fundraising events, Charles decided to launch CW Consulting - an organization committed to delivering personalized keynotes, workshops, and consulting services focused on helping institutions to unlock their potential and delivering results.

    Follow him on twitter:@_cwconsulting

    Check out his website: https://linktr.ee/_cwconsulting

    18 min
  • E24: Holy Cow, is that a cow? with Lori Koerner

    Dr. Lori  Koerner has been in the field of education for over three decades. She spent the first 26 years of her career as an elementary school teacher,  having taught every grade.  She is a Fulbright Specialist Scholar, and served as an adjunct professor for special education at several universities in New York.

    Dr. Koerner is currently the Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and  Professional Personnel in a public school district on Long Island in New  York. Her research has been centered on educating the whole child; that is, developing students’ social competencies, emotional well-being, and physical fitness through recess and play so that they are best equipped to meet their maximum academic potential.

    Dr. Lori Koerner is the author of Actually, I Can

    Follow her at @Lmh822 and check out her website for more information https://www.lorikoerneredu.com/

    13 min

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