Makin’ It Personal: A #PersonalizeSC Podcast

Makin’ It Personal: A #PersonalizeSC Podcast

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Makin’ It Personal: A #PersonalizeSC Podcast episodes

  • Ep. 56 - Leadership and the Portrait of a Leader

    In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with educational leaders Casey Lefler and Laura Hilger about their leadership journeys, what it takes to be an effective educational leader, and the Portrait of a Leader resource.


    Access the Portrait of a Leader here.


    27 min
  • Ep. 55 - Seeing Is Believing - How A School Visit Changed My Teaching Practice

    In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with educatorsAnna Whiteside and Jacquelyn George from Crowders Creek Elementary in Clover, SC about how they took inspiration from an Inquiry Lab school visit in their district and turned it into actionable and effective practices with the students they serve! Hear more about classroom structures they have implemented to help their kindergarten and 4th grade students track, monitor, and reflect on their learning in real time as well as some helpful tips on getting started!


    Reach out to Anna ([email protected]) and Jacquelyn ([email protected]) via email!

    42 min
  • Ep. 54 - Paths for Growing Teacher Practice: A Conversation with Nick Lafave

    In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with Nick Lafave, Personalized Learning Instructional Specialist at Clover School District about their innovative and transparent approaches to helping teachers find entry points and make shifts in their practices with student-centered learning. Hear more about the journey and tips for getting started from a leadership perspective!


    Contact Nick via email at [email protected]


    The Makin’ It Personal Podcast will be shifting to releasing episodes on a quarterly basis. Subscribe and stay tuned for more! For help or support with your student centered learning journey, visit our website or LinkTree!


    #PersonalizeSC

    35 min
  • Ep. 53 - Parents Take on Student-Centered Learning (Center for Achievement)

    In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with parents from Richland District 2's Center For Achievement School about their students' learning journeys . Hear more about how this school is having a major impact on students and helping them take ownership in their learning process.


    Contact Principal Hutcherson via email ([email protected])

    Subscribe, share, & access more resources to help you on your personalized learning journey here: https://linktr.ee/scpersonalize  
    #PersonalizeSC

    25 min
  • Throwback Episode: The HOW of Empowering Students & Educators

    In this throwback episode, host Keri Beach chats with Dr. John Spencer, educator and author of the books Empower, Vintage Innovation, and more. Hear his take on student-centered learning, what an empowered learner looks like, and getting buy in from parents, subtle shifts that make a big difference in giving both students and teachers more ownership in their learning journeys!

    Connect with Dr. Spenser at ⁠www.spencerauthor.com⁠ and access his Assessment Toolkit ⁠here⁠.

    Subscribe, share, & stay connected with the SCDE Personalized Learning Team! ⁠https://linktr.ee/scpersonalize⁠

    #PersonalizeSC

    31 min
  • Ep. 52 - A Different Kind of Learning Pathway in ELA

    In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with Kim Lawson, ELA teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School about their journey with personalized learning practices and her current new take on learning pathways with students. Hear more about her classroom structures and their impact on students having more transparency and ownership in their learning process!


    Contact Kim via email --> [email protected]

    Preview her ELA Conferencing Template here!

    Subscribe, share, & access more resources to help you on your personalized learning journey here: https://linktr.ee/scpersonalize  
    #PersonalizeSC


    19 min
  • Ep. 51 - It’s Not Either Or: Leveraging LETRS To Personalize Learning For Students

    In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with Jennifer Richardson and Michelle Maroney, Assistant Principals at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School about their journey with student-centered learning practices. Hear them share how LETRS training has helped them expand and scale their efforts for the benefit of students!


    Subscribe, share, & access more resources to help you on your personalized learning journey here: https://linktr.ee/scpersonalize  

    #PersonalizeSC

    25 min
  • Throwback Episode: Intent vs. Impact

    In this throwback episode, host Keri Beach chats with author and educational leader, Elena Aguilar to discuss educational change, accessing courage to continue moving forward in student-centered practices, and how to truly transform the educational system for ALL kids!

    Connect with Elena at ⁠https://brightmorningteam.com/⁠

    Join the PersonalizeSC Community: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/JoinPersonalizeSC⁠

    Subscribe, share, & stay connected with us at the SCDE Personalized Learning Team! ⁠https://linktr.ee/scpersonalize⁠

    #PersonalizeSC

    31 min
  • Ep. 50 - Opening The Gifts of Student-Centered Learning (featuring the SCDE Personalized Learning Team)

    To celebrate our 50th episode of the Makin' It Personal Podcast, the SCDE Personalized Learning Team shares their favorite student-centered learning strategies, tools, and resources in the form of gifts! Tune in and check out the links below to access the "gifts" mentioned! Happy Holidays!

    • Sarah G's Gift: ⁠⁠⁠Snailed It Mindset⁠⁠⁠ Video
    • Kristen's Gift: Classroom Systems For Feedback & Conferencing (examples)
    • Dr. Sarah B's Gift: ⁠Student Self-Assessment Based on Code of Cooperation⁠
    • Lindsay's Gift: Measuring PCBL Toolkit & 4.0 Crosswalk Tool
    • Heather's Gift: UDL PLC brainstorming Tool
    • Nadine's Gift: Analyzing Student Work (ASW) Tool
    • Keri's Gift: Protocol for Establishing a Class Vision

    • Subscribe, share, & access more resources to help you on your personalized learning journey here: https://linktr.ee/scpersonalize  

      #PersonalizeSC

      24 min

    About Makin’ It Personal: A #PersonalizeSC Podcast

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    The “Makin’ It Personal Podcast, hosted by the SCDE Personalized Learning Team, seeks to inspire educators to engage in the work of personalized, competency-based learning for the benefit of all students! In each episode, we leverage stories from the field to move the work of personalized learning forward in the state of South Carolina! Join us as we chat with teachers and educational leaders across the state, provide support and inspiration for getting started, and challenge the educational status quo in South Carolina through learner-centered practices!