Lessons from the Field - Austin ISD Professional Learning

Lessons from the Field - Austin ISD Professional Learning

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  • Episode #33: Lessons from the Field

    Duration: 00:35:59

    Guest: Dr. Sanford Jeames, Eastside Memorial Early College High School, Austin ISD

    Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.

    Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning

    Social Media: @AustinISDPL

    In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Dr. Sanford Jeames, a coordinator of the Health Sciences Program at Eastside Memorial Early College High School (Austin ISD) as well as an adjunct professor at Huston-Tillotson University (Austin, TX). He is Chair of the ASCO Health Equity Committee and a manuscript editor and reviewer for LIVESTRONG Foundation and PCORI. Projects have been with UT School of Public Health, UT Dell Medical School, Huston Tillotson University, and St Edward’s University.

    During this episode, we discuss:

    • Current realities [7:02]
    • Week in the life in Dr. Jeames class [12:05]
    • Discovered opportunities [17:28]
    • Personal professional growth [21:45]
    • What do you wish you had known a year ago [25:58]
      • 36 min
    • Episode #32: Lessons from the Field

      Duration: 00:39:00

      Guest: Keith Moore, Principal, Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary Media and Performing Arts Institute, Austin ISD

      Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.

      Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning

      Social Media: @AustinISDPL

      In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Keith Moore, a native Austinite and product of Austin ISD. Principal Moore serves the very community in which he grew up. He leads by empowering stakeholder collaboration to overcome barriers and achieve common goals.

      During this episode, we discuss:

      • Current reality [3:55]
      • Transition to distance learning [8:50]
      • Developing campus culture [13:15]
      • Opportunities gained [16:30]
      • The Community [20:00]
      • Leadership development [24:51]

        • Resources mentioned in this episode include:

        • Book: Leverage Leadership 2.0
          • 39 min
        • Episode #31: Lessons from the Field

          Duration: 00:29:07

          Guest: Daniela Garcia

          Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.

          Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning

          Social Media: @AustinISDPL

          In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Daniela Garcia, an elementary school counselor at Harris Elementary School. Ms. Garcia practices and encourages 3 things: self-care, mindfulness (SEL), and giving gratitude. She believes these 3 things lead to more positive outcomes in your life and day.

          During this episode, we discuss:

          • Reflecting on 2020 as an elementary school counselor [2:15]
          • A day in the life [4:40]
          • Changes in the role [7:20]
          • Supporting student and families [12:20]
          • New discoveries and opportunities [18:30]
          • If you could go back in time [23:05]
            • 30 min
          • Episode #30: Lessons from the Field

            Duration: 00:38:22

            Guest: Jon Bailey

            Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.

            Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning

            Social Media: @AustinISDPL

            In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Jon Bailey, the principal at LBJ ECHS. Previously, Mr. Bailey served as a Principal at Manor H.S., Decker M.S., A.P. at Decker M.S., A. P. at Manor M.S., & 9th Grade Principal at Manor H.S. In addition, Mr. Bailey used his musical talent to serve as a Drumline Instructor, for 10 years, with multiple extracurricular programs at various schools in Pflugerville ISD, Austin ISD, and Manor ISD.

            During this episode, we discuss:

            • Present reality and phases to continue learning [4:15]
            • Past experiences influencing decisions [10:05]
            • Transition to current teaching [13:00]
            • Creating campus culture [19:11]
            • Opportunities and learnings [23:20]
            • Personal professional development [27:00]

              • Resources mentioned in this episode include:

              • Book: Leverage Leadership 2.0
              • John Maxwell
                • 39 min
              • Episode #29: Lessons from the Field

                Duration: 00:31:45

                Guest: Daniela Willett

                Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.

                Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning

                Social Media: @AustinISDPL

                In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Daniela Willett, a 14-year dual-language third-grade teacher at Volma Overton Elementary. She enjoys creating a class culture that revolves around high expectations, showing thinking in different ways, and sharing ideas. Daniele is a learner alongside her class, trying new things and reflecting on the next steps.

                During this episode, we discuss:

                • What does teaching look like now? [3:10]
                • Engaging in person and virtual learners [9:10]
                • Challenges experienced [15:45]
                • Discoveries [19:10]
                • What I had wished I had known a year ago [22:25]

                  • Resources mentioned in this episode include:

                  • Nearpod
                  • Flipgrid
                  • Book Creator
                    • 32 min
                  • Episode #27: Lessons from the Field

                    Duration: 00:32:26

                    Guest: Nicole Miller

                    Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.

                    Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning

                    Social Media: @AustinISDPL

                    In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Nicole Miller, a proud wife, mother, and native Austinite living out her calling of teaching and serving scholars every day.  Mrs. Miller is in her 14th year of teaching and is currently a first-grade teacher at Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary Media and Performing Arts Institute in Austin, TX.  Her teaching philosophy embodies the principles of the school's shared vision," At Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary, we achieve excellence through unity, collaboration, and respect!"

                    During this episode, we discuss:

                    • Teaching in concurrent setting [3:00]
                    • Engaging students at home with student in the classroom [10:32]
                    • Journey to this point [13:51]
                    • New learnings [21:13]
                    • Culture of the campus [26:18]
                      • 33 min
                    • Episode #26: Lessons from the Field

                      Duration: 00:33:50

                      Guest: Lorrie Salome

                      Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.

                      Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning

                      Social Media: @AustinISDPL

                      In this episode Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Lorrie Salome, a 5th-grade math teacher at Hill Elementary. Her hobbies include high-stakes games of Settlers of Catan, dancing games in virtual reality, and telling students long-winded stories about her fleet of fantastic felines.

                      During this episode, we discuss:

                      • Overview of teaching at this point in time [3:01]
                      • Organizational structure [6:18]
                      • Student engagement [11:15]
                      • Challenges in teaching [20:18]
                      • What do you wish you had known then that you know now? [25:20]

                        • Resources mentioned in this episode include:

                        • Mmhmm blog
                          • 34 min
                        • Episode #25: Lessons from the Field

                          Duration: 00:22:48

                          Guest: Elise Baughman

                          Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.

                          Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning

                          Social Media: @AustinISDPL

                          In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Elise Baughman, a science teacher at McCallum High School in the Austin ISD. Elise is in her 6th year at McCallum High School where she is teaching Advanced Forensic Science, AP Chemistry, and Scientific Research & Design and she is in her 5th year as her campus's Campus Innovation Connector. In her free time, Elise enjoys hanging out with her two dogs and cat, playing golf, and just being outdoors in general.

                          During this episode, we discuss:

                          • Current teaching situation [2:40]
                          • Learning and discoveries [7:30]
                          • Building relationships and engagement [13:15]
                          • New resources [18:15]

                            • Resources mentioned in this episode include:

                            • Google Jamboard
                            • Playposit
                            • Whiteboard.fi
                              • 23 min
                            • Episode #24: Lessons from the Field

                              Duration: 00:51:33

                              Guest: Dr. Jane Ross, Cherry Lee, Bertha Arellano, Pam Martin, and Stacia Bowley

                              Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.

                              Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning

                              Social Media: @AustinISDPL

                              In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Dr. Jane Ross, Cherry Lee, Bertha Arellano, Pam Martin, and Stacia Bowley from the Child Studies Systems team in the Austin ISD.

                              During this episode, we discuss:

                              • Work of the Child Studies System [5:41]
                              • PALS program [6:28]
                              • Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) [11:14]
                              • Professional School Counseling [16:15]
                              • Dropout Prevention & Truancy [20:20]
                              • Shifts in the work [26:44]
                              • Connecting with the Child Studies System team [38:00]
                                • 52 min
                              • Episode #23: Lessons from the Field

                                Duration: 00:36:53

                                Guest: Katy Escandell and Chad Ouellette

                                Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students.

                                Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning

                                Social Media: @AustinISDPL

                                In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Katy Escandell and Chad Ouellette, Assistant Directors of Special Education in the Austin ISD.

                                During this episode, we discuss:

                                • Special Education work [1:45]
                                • Instructional resources [6:50]
                                • Using the resources and the specialized curriculum [13:27]
                                • Challenges and opportunities teaching in a distance environment [26:30]

                                  • Resources mentioned in this episode include:

                                  • Special Education HUB
                                  • lead4ward
                                    • 37 min

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                                  Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on distance learning and how it impacts teachers and students.