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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Avis Williams! Dr. Williams is an award-winning educator with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Williams leads New Orleans Public Schools, a district with 68 schools and nearly 44,000 students. When she was selected as Superintendent of NOLA Public Schools, she made history as the first woman to be permanently appointed to this role. In addition to being an amazing educator, Dr. Williams is an author and part of the #FitLeaders movement!

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast our guest is Mary Helen Ybarra. Mary is passionate about public education. She has served as a member of the Corona Norco Unified School District Board of Education since 2014. With over 25 years of experience in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Mary is a fierce advocate for her community and was recently recognized by the California School Board Association as the 2023 Board Member of the Year.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Angel Mead. Angel is an experienced communications professional with over five years of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations. Currently, he serves as a Communications Specialist at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), supporting over 400,000 students across 33 districts. Angel is also the Champion Director of Communications for the MOSAIC Legacy Foundation, which aids students, educators, and communities across Southern California and is expanding statewide. Additionally, Angel has had the opportunity to advocate at the California Department of Education as well as the state assembly, creating programs built on the basis of community and bringing together countless professionals for professional development opportunities and highlighting their achievements.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Jose Lalas. Dr. Jose Lalas is Professor of Literacy and Teacher Education and co-director of the University of Redlands’ Center for Educational Justice. He also serves as a Board member for Trustee Area 1 of the Corona Norco Unified School District Board of Education. He has been in education for over 30 years and is a published author. 

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Matt Zalaznick, Managing Editor at District Administration and University Business. Matt is an experienced editor with a commitment to quality and a sense of responsibility to readers. With over two decades of writing, reporting and editing experience, in and outside of education, he creates content that educates and energizes the community.

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Dr. Chris Chappotin, Assistant Superintendent of Boyd ISD in Texas! An experienced educator with over 20 years in education, Chris is a self-described leadership learner, podcaster, and rapper who earned his Educational Doctorate (Ed.D) from Texas Tech in June ‘24!

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we welcome Amy Dujon from District Administration (DA) on with us. Amy Dujon has over 20 years of leadership and instructional expertise, is an author, speaker, and leadership development consultant with a demonstrated history of working in instructional leadership. 

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast welcome Christine Paik, award-winning Poway Unified School District Chief Communications Officer, award-winning children's book author, CALSPRA San Diego Regional Chair, and business owner. Christine is an experienced, accredited (APR), and visionary marketing and communications executive with over 20 years working in education, journalism, and public relations in San Diego, Fresno, and San Francisco. 

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On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we welcome Danelle Almaraz. Danelle is an educator with 30+ years experience in both private and public school education. Currently, she serves as the Chief Impact Officer for InnovateED. In that role she partners with school districts to create coherent systems of continuous improvement. Her services include leadership development, public speaking, team building and executive coaching. She previously served as Chief Academic Officer at Think Together, Director of Categorical Programs and mathematics teacher.

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 On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have a conversation with Alison Bruner, Assistant Principal from Walker Junior High in Anaheim Union High School District. Alison has served as an elementary and secondary teacher, teacher on special assignment and now an assistant principal. At Walker Junior High she collaborated with her principal, Dr. Jennifer Sasai, and teachers to create the first Artificial Intelligence Pathway at the junior high school level. Alison discusses her core values of "hope and connection over fear" as she lives with cancer.  She was recently recognized as a 2024 Woman of Distinction. 

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