Carol Tolman, co-founder of Lexia LETRS, 3rd edition, and Curriculum Specialist Heidi Zollman speak to us about a groundbreaking new professional organization for our state, The Reading League New Hampshire. We also discuss the positive effects that LETRS has had in NH and across the world. 

ABOUT

Dr. Carol Tolman has been a literacy consultant for over 15 years after serving as a classroom and special education teacher for over 25 years. In addition to authoring several publications, Carol is best known as the co-author of Lexia’s LTRS with Dr. Louisa Moats. 

Heidi Zollmann is the elementary curriculum specialist in the Rochester, NH, School District. She has also been a reading and writing specialist, adjunct faculty for the UNH College of Prof Studies, and a primary teacher in Michigan for 8 years. 

Links and show notes

The Reading League New Hampshire

The Reading League

Become a Member of the Reading League New Hampshire

NH Book Festival

Heidi on X

How to Personalize Professional Development: One District’s Story

Carol’s Web Site

LETRS with Dr. Louisa Moats and Dr. Carol Tolman

Welcome to LETRS with Coauthors Louisa Moats and Carol Tolman

As we near the end of the school year, it’s a great time to look back at some of our favorite guests from NHASCD's 85 podcasts produced since November 2020. 

Links

Jim Knight

Christine Downing

Peter Liljedahl

Liz Cannon

Vicki Davis

Alison Rodman

Peter DeWitt

John Hattie

NHASCD

If there were a Mount Rushmore of NH educators, Irv Richardson would certainly be there. On the podcast, you'll hear of Irv's illustrious career in education and his impact on thousands of students and educators. He is also the recipient of the 2024 NHASCD Educational Leadership Award as part of the NH Excellence in Education Awards…the EDies.

ABOUT

Dr. Irv Richardson is likely best known as the Coordinator for Public Education and School Support for NEA-NH. He is also on the doctoral program faculty at Southern NH University and helped grow Staff Development for Educators (SDE) with the late Jim Grant. Irv was Maine’s teacher of the year in 1988 and on the team that wrote the National INTASC teaching standards. He will receive his Eddy on June 8 from NHASCD at the Doubletree in Manchester, NH.

Links and show notes

Irv’s LinkedIn page

NEA-NH Professional Development

SNHU Doctoral Education Faculty

Milken Educator Award

Irv on X

Irv’s books on Amazon

Irv’s Books on Goodreads

Alyssa Gallagher, author of the just-released book Messy Leadership, shares her insights on embracing complexity and uncertainty in educational leadership, a topic she has explored through the experiences of 20,000 school leaders.

ABOUT

Alyssa Gallagher co-leads BTS Spark in North America, helping school leaders access leadership coaching and professional development. She has 20 years in K-12 public education as a teacher, principal and assistant superintendent. One of Alyssa’s great successes was the transformation of the Los Altos, CA school district which became a leader in educational innovation and was featured on national media, including CNN and 60 Minutes. Alyssa also worked with Sal Kahn to pilot Khan Academy through that district. She has coauthored books on design thinking, and her latest ASCD book Messy Leadership, was co-authored with Rosie Connor.

Links and show notes

BTS Spark

ASCD: Embracing Messy Leadership

ASCD Alyssa Profile

Alyssa’s LinkedIn

Video from Alyssa-Messy Leadership

Alyssa on EdSurge

Alyssa on Amazon

Since 2002, TIGER (Theater Integrating Guidance Education and Responsibility) has produced 2,500 shows, hosted 3,000 student workshops, and visited over 500 schools throughout New England with many different casts. For scores of NH schools, TIGER has been a lynchpin of social-emotional learning for elementary and secondary students. In this podcast, we chat with Dr. Trish Lindberg and Pam Irish, the two most responsible for this strongly successful program. 

ABOUT

Dr. Trish Lindberg is a Professor in the Education Leadership, Learning, and Curriculum Graduate Department at Plymouth State University (PSU). She coordinates the Master of Education in the Integrated Arts Program at PSU. Trish is also co-founder of the Educational Theatre Collaborative, founder of the Kearsarge Arts Theatre program, and artistic director of TIGER.

Pam Irish is TIGER’s tour manager. She’s a native of Rhode Island, studied at Johnson and Wales University, and is the machine that keeps TIGER rolling year after year, now in its 21st season.

Links and show notes

Pamela Irish: [email protected]

Trish Lindberg: [email protected]

TIGER Home Page

TIGER on Facebook

TIGER Theatre Program Returns to K-8 Schools

TIGER on YouTube

Turbo TIGER

ABOUT

Christina is the Director of EdTech Learning and Growth, and Kirsten Soroko, is the Director of Personalized Learning and Growth, both at Pinkerton Academy. 

Christina has more than 15 years of experience in education. She serves on the NHSTE (NH Society for Technology in Education) board as the Professional Learning Chair, and is a Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, and ISTE Certified Educator / Community Leader. Christina has many years of working in the IT private sector. She has also been a previous guest on this podcast, speaking on AI.

Kirsten supports the development and facilitation of Pinkerton professional learning and growth of all educational personnel. She has become a leader for professional learning in many state venues including CTE career and Technical educators. Kirsten is an East Kingston school board member and an award-winning, four-year standout tennis player for Colby-Sawyer College. 

LINKS AND SHOW NOTES

Pinkerton Academy

Empowering Teacher Learning

Kirsten Email: [email protected]

Christina Email: [email protected]

Harkness Model

NHASCD

NHSTE

In this far-reaching discussion, Starr reveals why she is one of our field’s most progressive educators. For over 20 years, she has researched and written on topics such as blogging, assessment, peer feedback, social/emotional needs, and leadership. Her primary goal is to “change the world one mind at a time.”

ABOUT

Starr Sackstein’s book Hacking Assessment began a worldwide discussion on assessing students appropriately and questioned our traditional grading system. In 2012, Education Update named her an outstanding educator, and she achieved National Board Certification that year. Starr is a speaker, author, social media expert, consultant, and instructional coach. 

Links and show notes

Starr’s Website

Starr’s Amazon Page

TedX: A Recovering Perfectionist's Journey To Give Up Grades

Starr’s ASCD Page

Starr on X

National Board Certification

Could You Teach Without Grades?

Register for free webinar: Habits of Resilient Educators

With the cost of a four-year college education out of the reach of many in NH, we spend some time with the Vice-Chancellor of the Community College System of NH, Dr. Charles Lloyd, to learn about the vast statewide system of community colleges in our backyard.

ABOUT DR. LLOYD

Dr. Lloyd is the Vice Chancellor of the Community College System of NH. Before this post, he was President of White Mountains Community College. He served at NHTI/Concord Community College as Interim VP of Student Affairs, Associate VP of Student Affairs, and Professor of Business. Charles also teaches in New England College’s doctoral program. He grew up in Franklin, NH, and is a proud graduate of Keene State College. Charles received his doctorate at Northeastern University. 

Links and show notes

Community College System of NH

Press Release on Dr. Lloyd’s Vice-Chancellor appointment

Dr. Lloyd on Twitter/X

Pop Quiz: How to Score Higher Education with Lower Debt | Dr. Charles Lloyd | TEDxWolfeboro

ABOUT Lindsay and Piper

Lindsay has worked as a secondary special education teacher, an Assistant Principal, and an International School Principal. She’s served as a senior consultant and school improvement coach for the Northwest Evaluation Association, and is now Asst. Director of Learning Experiences at the Danielson Group. Lindsay is also an ASCD Emerging Leader and a frequent presenter at conferences. 

Piper Lee is a former classroom and EL teacher, a Graduate Induction Clinical Supervisor, an Executive District Partnership Coach with the American Reading Company, and works for the Northwest Evaluation Association as Senior Account Manager of Strategic Accounts. 

Lindsay and Piper are co-authors of Habits of Resilient Educators: Strategies for Thriving During Times of Anxiety, Doubt, and Constant Change. 

LINKS AND SHOW NOTES

Habits of Resilient Educators: Strategies for Thriving During Times of Anxiety, Doubt, and Constant Change.

Lindsay and Piper’s Corwin page

Lindsay’s ASCD page

Lindsay on X

Piper’s Corwin page

Sign up for Lindsay and Piper’s FREE NHASCD Webinar

Register for NHASCD’s K-8 Math Conference

ABOUT ROBERT JACKSON

Robert Jackson has a compelling life story. Growing up in poverty and in an abusive home, he persevered and became a college football star, leading to a brief career in the NFL. He began teaching in the Indianapolis School District and is now an award-winning speaker and author. His latest books are Becoming the Educator They Need: Strategies, Mindsets, and Beliefs for Supporting Male Black and Latino Students (ASCD) and Mothers Raising Sons.

LINKS AND SHOW NOTES

Robert Jackson Consulting

Becoming the Educator They Need: Strategies, Mindsets, and Beliefs for Supporting Male Black and Latino Students

Mothers Raising Sons

Robert Jackson’s ASCD Page

Robert Jackson (’94) Gives Educators Strategies To End Mass Incarceration

Social Media: @RJMotivates

Tajuana “TJ” Butler-Jackson