In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, we are joined by an inspiring lineup of educational leaders who are at the forefront of transforming Nevada's educational landscape. Our guests are Jhone Ebert, Nevada's State Superintendent, and Jeanine Collins, Chief Innovation Officer at Ed Extraordinary. They discuss their pivotal roles in the creation and implementation of Nevada's State Portrait of a Learner. Alongside them, Brently Garbutt, Principal of Jerome Mack Middle School, and Claire Romzek, Magnet Coordinator at Lied STEM Academy, share firsthand experiences of how this is already reshaping learning environments and empowering students across the state.

The episode dives deep into the contents of Nevada's State Portrait of a Learner, exploring how it serves human values and a sense of belonging within educational systems. Through community collaboration and competency-based learning, the initiative shoots to equip students with essential life skills that extend beyond traditional academic knowledge. Our guests discuss the importance of industry partnerships, the integration of design thinking in school projects, and the transformative impact on school culture and student engagement. This episode is evidence of the power of collective vision and action in creating a more inclusive and future-ready educational system.

Outline

• (00:00) Introduction and Welcome
• (00:11) Nevada's Educational Transformation
• (04:41) Community Collaboration and School Design
• (17:23) Reflections and Future Aspirations
• (23:14) Portrait at LEAD STEM Academy
• (28:10) Portrait at Jerome Mack Middle School

Links

• Watch the full video here
• Read the full blog here
• Nevada Portrait of a Learner
• Jeanine Collins Linkedin
• Jhone Ebert LinkedIn
• Previous podcast with Jeanine on Nevada Succeeds
• Brently Garbutt LinkedIn
• Claire Romzek LinkedIn