In this episode, Joe interviews Danny Maas (Twitter - @dannymaas), the manager for the Emerging Technology department with Edmonton Catholic Schools.  Danny and Joe chat about Joe’s recent blog post about coding and technology in education, and discuss what is happening in our local schools with respect to technology.  Danny and Joe also chat about Raspberry Pi computing, Kano, Microbits, learning about coding and robotics with Dash and Dot, and the Hour of Code.  Danny is passionate about improving with technology. Google Certified Trainer, Microsoft Innovative Expert Trainer!

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In this episode, Joe chat with Brea Malacad, a school district psychologist and consultant.  In the first half Joe and Brea chat about the Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Protocol that is now official in Strathcona County with a number of community partners and both school divisions.  In the second half of the episode Brea and Joe talk about about the current Connections Project, an innovatve approach to support students and staff in the area of mental health and wellness.  Enjoy!

In this episode, Joe chat with Brea Malacad, a school district psychologist and consultant.  In the first half Joe and Brea chat about the Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Protocol that is now official in Strathcona County with a number of community partners and both school divisions.  In the second half of the episode Brea and Joe talk about about the current Connections Project, an innovatve approach to support students and staff in the area of mental health and wellness.  Enjoy!

In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Jody Carrington, a registered psychologist, mother, wife, and she is one amazing presenter.  Dr. Carrington shared with Joe's school district some thoughts and ideas around connections, the circle of security, and how schools and school systems approach our most vulnerable students.  One important point Jody is very passionate about is that we have to care for our caregivers!  Find out more about Dr. Carrington at http://www.drjodycarrington.com/

In this episode, Joe reflects on the importance of parenting in education.  He discusses the impact his parents had on him and his education and career, and the value of the critical partnership between home and school.  Joe also shares an interview with his own two children while travelling in Oregon this summer as they share their travel journals!  

In this podcast, Joe interviews his former summer camp co-leader and current principal colleague, Trevor van Someren.  They discuss Trevor's start to his year in a new school and the diverse skills needed to be successful as a school leader.  

In this podcast, Joe interviews his former summer camp co-leader and current principal colleague, Trevor van Someren.  They discuss Trevor's start to his year in a new school and the diverse skills needed to be successful as a school leader.