George White 

Topic:  Educational Leadership

Successful educational leaders understand that student success is measured in many ways.  In this podcast, George reflects on the important qualities of educational leadership in ever changing settings.

Joseph Roy

Topic:  Road Map to Educational Excellence

Adopted by the Bethlehem Area School District, the Road Map to Educational Excellence is based in research and provides a district framework for addressing the academic and non academic challenges of students.

Norma Nunez Ruch

Topic: El Sistema

El Sistema is an innovative program that teaches music, character development and teamwork as students form an orchestra.  Norma shares her experience growing up with El Sistema and leading the movement in the Lehigh Valley.

 

Jessica Baker

Topic:  Social Emotional Learning

Academic achievement is often stalled when young people struggle with significant social emotional challenges.  Jessica Baker shares her experiences in working with students and the hopeful strategies and interventions that help develop coping skills and resiliency.

David Jones

Topic:  My Brothers Keeper

My Brothers Keeper is a national initiative that addresses the challenges of young men of color.  David discusses the purpose of My Brothers Keeper and how it addresses the unique challenges in the Lehigh Valley.

Dale Erquiaga

Topic: Communities In Schools

As the new President of Communities In Schools, Dale shares his vision for addressing the needs of the nations most vulnerable students and how CIS services can help students to stay in school and succeed in life.

Chip Linehan

Topic:  Building 21

Building 21 is an innovative educational experience that creates new opportunities and environments to spark inquiry and curiosity. Chip Linehan discusses the birth of Building 21, its philosophy and the day to day experience of learning at Building 21.

Lauren Goff

Topic:  Corporate Social Responsibility

In this segment of ConnectEd, Lauren Goff discusses how Olympus of the Americas has chosen to engage the local community.  Lauren shares how the efforts of Olympus create meaningful contribution with local non profits and also create a culture of giving at Olympus.

Lucretia Brown

Topic:  Equity

Lucretia Brown discusses the challenges of Equity in our school systems today.  The work of Equity is a cultural shift to provide of the needs of all students.  This podcast discusses the opportunities and challenges of adopting an Equity framework.

Jill Pereira

Topic:  Community Schools

Community Schools is a model that opens its doors to community resources that integrate academic, health, youth development and other needed resources.  By growing strong relationships with partners, the school becomes the hub of the community focused on student success.