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In this bonus episode, we're joined by Dr. Sarah K. Richter, an Instructional Coach from Springfield City Schools with over two decades in diverse educational settings. Sarah’s unique journey into data analysis, sparked at a pivotal moment in her career, has fueled her impactful work supporting teachers across all subjects. She’s now using those skills to drive measurable success and help educators truly reflect on their practice.


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In this bonus episode, we have Emily Mulcahey, an Instructional Coach from North College Hill City Schools with 29 years in the education trenches. Emily’s seen how bringing teachers together around data, not just handing it to them, sparks incredible student growth. She's living proof that collaboration makes data less scary and way more impactful.


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In this bonus episode, we're talking data with Rick Kutcher, an Administrative Specialist from ESC Region 13 with a seriously diverse background in education. Rick's journey from band director and principal to his current data systems role gives him a unique perspective on leveraging data in schools. He even famously took a failing school to an A rating in under a year, largely by using data to drive incredible results.



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In this bonus episode, we're talking systems and strategy with Dr. Melissa Wainwright, an MTSS Consultant and Coach who brings over 25 years of experience to her work helping schools take action with data. Melissa is passionate about moving beyond just collecting data to actually solving problems, like the district who used data visualization to uncover how attendance was secretly tanking literacy. With a background in collective leadership and Appreciative Inquiry, she's all about leveraging data in a positive, people-centered way.



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In this bonus episode, we're chatting with Principal Christopher Graves, a seasoned school leader passionate about structured improvement for students. Chris learned the power of tracking data the best way – by doing – building a skillset from his love of sports stats to make real impacts in areas like school culture and chronic absenteeism. He's all about finding that sweet spot where data is both powerful and practical for his staff.


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In this bonus episode, we're thrilled to welcome Casey Watts, CEO of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting, who brings two decades of diverse education experience to her work. Casey is all about helping leaders find clarity, and she knows that clarity is a total game-changer when it comes to building a thriving data culture in schools. 


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In this bonus episode, we're chatting with Hope Mulholland, a Technology Integration Specialist from Mansfield Public Schools with over 20 years in education. Hope is a driving force behind her district's data dashboard work, helping them move from struggling with scattered data to creating powerful, centralized visualizations. A Google Certified Trainer, she's passionate about using technology to make data accessible and actionable for everyone.



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In this episode of Data and Education, I chatted with Kurtis Hewson, an award-winning educator and co-founder of Jigsaw Learning. We took a dive into Kurtis's journey from a teaching career in Northern Alberta to pioneering collaborative structures in schools. Kurtis discussed the concept of Collaborative Response and the importance of focusing on students who are close to meeting expectations, rather than just those at greatest risk. We explored the four necessary layers of team structures within schools and how data, when color-coded simply, can drive effective educational strategies. Kurtis shared insights from his book, co-authored with his wife Lorna, and highlighted the upcoming virtual summit where he will be the keynote speaker. Our conversation underscored the necessity of intentional team structures and data application in transforming educational outcomes for both students and educators.

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In this episode of Data and Education, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jessica Bucceri, the school testing coordinator at Caroline High School. We explored her fascinating journey from working in group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities to her various roles in education, including special education and middle school administration. Jessica shared her experience in building data systems from scratch and creating a data-informed culture in schools. We took a dive into her use of data visualization to inform decision-making and her approach to managing state assessments and student progress. Jessica also discussed the systems she implemented for PLCs and how she uses dashboards to support senior students. We wrapped up with some insights into her upcoming presentation at a summit on creating dashboards for student support teams. This conversation is packed with valuable insights for educators looking to leverage data for better outcomes.

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In this episode of Data and Education, I chat with Tom Kaster, founder of Datafied Classroom, about his unique journey from firefighting to education to data consulting. Tom shares his experiences working with international schools and IB data, creating dashboards that help teachers and administrators make data-informed decisions. He highlights the importance of actionable insights from data, the challenges teachers face with data overload, and the benefits of using tools like Looker Studio. Tom also discusses his work with Datafied Classroom, offering practical tools for teachers to track student progress and emphasizes the need for starting with the available data to improve educational outcomes. Don't miss this informative conversation packed with practical advice for educators looking to leverage data in their teaching.

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