Posts by Throughline Learning
#53 Ana Riley
#53 Ana Riley What a pleasure it was to catch up with Ana Riley, Superintendent of Bristol Warren Regional School District. Ana lights up when she talks about her district’s vision and action steps toward “learning environments where students are actively involved in the teaching and learning process.” “A key focus over the past three…
Read More#54 Ana Aleman-Putman
#54 Ana Aleman-Putman We’re back with conversation #54, which was an incredible opportunity to get to know a leader who believes deeply that all students are capable of incredible things when adults believe in their potential, Superintendent Ana Aleman-Putman, of South Haven Public Schools in Michigan. “I grew up here and went to school in…
Read More#58 Diana Cornejo-Sanchez
#58 Diana Cornejo-Sanchez I have been a High Tech High fanboy for years even though I have never personally made the pilgrimage to see their schools in action. Getting to speak with Diana Cornejo-Sanchez, CEO of High Tech High, during conversation #58 of #100DistrictConversations, was definitely the next best thing! There is an incredible vision…
Read More#60 Beth Regulbuto
#60 Beth Regulbuto Rural Superintendents are some of the most creative and resourceful leaders. Conversation #60, with Dr. Beth Regulbuto, Superintendent of Southern Berkshire Regional School District, showcases her adaptive and community driven vision for improving educational opportunities via mindset shifts for teachers and students. “In our small regional district, we face a unique challenge:…
Read More#61 Adrienne Usher
#61 Adrienne Usher We’re back with #100DistrictConversations! We’ve got 40 more conversations to complete by the end of the calendar year and #61 is a great one. Thank you Sujata Bhatt for connecting me with Adrienne Usher, Deputy Superintendent of Bullitt County Public Schools in Kentucky. “Our North Star is simple: Students Matter Most. Every…
Read More#63 Kirk Koennecke
#63 Kirk Koennecke So many thoughtful leadership moves are packed within conversation #63 with Kirk Koennecke, Superintendent of Indian Hill Exempted Village School District in Ohio. “I’ve learned that high expectations come with incredible responsibility. Our community demands transparency in how we invest in professional learning, which has pushed us to be more intentional about…
Read More#64 Ellen Martin
#64 Ellen Martin Conversation #64 was inspired by an article published on the AASA blog this summer on meaningful district transformation, written by Ellen Martin, Assistant Superintendent of Marshfield. I loved digging into her human-centered approach to professional learning and coaching. “One of our most effective innovations has been our Lab Teacher model. With leadership…
Read More#66 Christopher Brida
#66 Christopher Brida The pace at which career and technical education (CTE) pathways are advancing and becoming increasingly aligned to high-demand workforce skills and careers is dizzying. It’s important to elevate the professional learning strategies and challenges that CTE leaders face, as they are often unique. This is why I am grateful to Dan Kelley…
Read More#67 Mary Anne Butler
#67 Mary Anne Butler I had so much fun chatting with Mary Anne Butler, Superintendent of Stonington Public Schools in Connecticut for conversation #67. She is an innovative leader who lives by the principle that standing still is more dangerous than moving forward. I am excited to present with her and Sean McKenna at the…
Read More#68 Djeneba Cherif
#68 Djeneba Cherif #100DistrictConversations rolls on with Djeneba Cherif, Chief Academic Officer at University Prep Schools in Michigan. Conversation #68 shows just how intentional and empowering a coherent teacher professional learning strategy can be. I am grateful to AASA magazine for sharing Djeneba’s approach with an article their October issue. “I have learned that a…
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