We Love Schools

Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Superintendent at Revere Local Schools

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

We talk with Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Superintendent at Revere Local Schools, in Richfield, Ohio.

They are fully opened up, unlike his counterpart up in northeast Ohio, Dr. Lloyd, who went fully remote. Here is a link to that episode.

He gives us a little perspective of what superintendents are going through, how they're handling being fully open, where their preparations are for being online if they need to go online, and the general challenges that they're now facing in this era of COVID-19.

School districts are obviously facing tremendous pressure. School administrators have been under tremendous pressure since March with very little leadership at the gubernatorial and national level, as well as giving them kind of the support that they need.

This hits the schools particularly hard.

And this has put tremendous pressure on our school administrators. So we agree with Dr. Montgomery's suggestion that a little kindness does goes a long way when there is any discussion between parents and stakeholders, and school districts, administrators and teachers.

We spoke with Dr. Montgomery in an earlier episode about about how to manage a school construction project.

We Love Schools is a podcast produced by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigates success stories in school communications campaigns.

Through interviews with today's educational and communication leaders address the issues, obstacles and best practices of communicating with your community in today's all-access social media-driven world.

Chris McCully, Superintendent at EHOVE Career Center

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Chris McCully, Superintendent at EHOVE Career Center (Milan, OH), is our guest.

EHOVE Career Center is a leading career tech school in Milan Township that offers advanced training for high school and adult education students in Erie, Huron and Ottawa Counties. The career center serves 16 school districts in the northwest Ohio area.

In this era of COVID-19, vocational education, and how it is done, has taken a real hit. They're having to innovate on the fly.

I get to talk with Chris about the impact they're seeing there and how viable career centers are in this era of the pandemic. And they are very much needed and in demand.

One of the big takeaways you will get from this episode is one of the big takeaways is innovation that is going on, seen and unseen.

And ultimately we all need to be patient with our administrators. And administrators and teachers need to be patient while working through unusual time together.

More information is available at www.EHOVE.net.

We Love Schools is a podcast produced by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigates success stories in school communications campaigns.

Dr. Jim Lloyd, Superintendent at Olmsted Falls City Schools

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Joining me in this episode is Dr. Jim Lloyd, Superintendent of the Olmsted Falls City Schools.

What we cover is how their school district is handling the COVID-19 crisis that is affecting public education.

He has a fairly unique story about going fully remote, and the fact that he needs to hold a standard to inspire and empower the district to what they call the "Triple-A" experience.

OFCS is committed to providing our students with a comprehensive"Triple-A" experience that develops and fosters the district's Academic, Artistic and Athletic growth.

And obviously, though they are doing it differently, that expectation has not changed.

And learn what a "Blizzard Bag" is!

We Love Schools is a podcast produced by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigates success stories in school communications campaigns.

Prepping for a School Year When You Don't Know What It Will Look Like

Tue, 26 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000

The truth is, administrators start planning for the next school year in January and February. Here we are at the end of the 2019-2020 school year, a year stifled by COVID-19.

And we are still in the dark on what the next school year can and will look like.

We certainly encourage school leaders to some time off to take a breath, but not too long.

In this episode, Carol and Joel cover four areas to focus on as you continue your school year planning.

1) What are the different scenarios schools are walking into for next year? We cover three scenarios that are being discussed.

2) Communicate your expectations and what you know. And it still may be "we don't know." Keep over-communicating, but keep this over many social channels and accounts - Facebook, Twitter, email, etc.

3) Plan out your communication. Expect it to be much different than in year's past. And expect it change, so be nimble.

4) Financial conversation. Ultimately, you will only survive this financial situation when you communicate what is going on to your stakeholders, your parents and community as a whole.

We Love Schools is a podcast produced by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigate success stories in school communications campaigns.

Agile Leadership In Uncertain Times

Mon, 18 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000

In uncertain times, how important is agile leadership? Our guest is Diane Egbers. She's pretty much our resident leadership guru here on the podcast. And she heads up a company called Leadership Excelleration.

Why is agile leadership so important during times like these?

Agile leadership, right now, means leaders need to move from uncertainty to clarity, from stability to agility.

But overall, agile leadership requires us to be humble learners.

Change can provide opportunities, if we seek them, that can be better for all involved. Through agile leadership, It can help guide decisions that were uncertain, to what really needs changed.

How do leaders balance stability and agility?

LEI Consulting is offering online learning Agile Leadership Virtual Series. Details here.

We Love Schools is a podcast produced by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigate success stories in school communications campaigns.

The Looming Fiscal Crisis for Schools: Four Ways to Talk with Your Community About Finances

Mon, 11 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In our first of two episodes on the emerging fiscal crisis facing schools, we talked about the 2008 fiscal crisis, the Great Recession, as it was called, and what schools experienced. It is instructive as we look forward to this current crisis and what we might face.

In this episode we talk about how schools can best prepare as they work through this next phase of the pandemic crisis.

Have a financial conversation with your community. It is critical. There are still many unknowns about the fiscal crisis headed our way. That includes revenue and expenses.

How do you have that financial conversation? Here are four way you must talk with your community about finances:

Schedule it. Develop a calendar and rhythm to your messaging.
Broadcast it. Touch as many mediums as possible.
Message it. Stick to what you know and the facts.
Plan it. Show your plan to reflect the new austerity.

We will continue to be with you every step of the way throughout the evolution of this COVID crisis on all our social media platforms, this podcast, and our website.

It is helpful to reflect back to 2008. There are some real lessons learned and schools will certainly be looking to that to see how they might proceed.

It's just so important for you right now to be engaging with your public about the financial conversation of you're hearing and seeing. Don't count on them to just know and to be aware, but be very real and authentic when you're talking with them.

We Love Schools is a podcast produced by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigate success stories in school communications campaigns.

The Looming Fiscal Crisis for Schools: Four Takeaways from 2008 Great Recession

Mon, 11 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This episode is the first of a two part series focusing on the looming fiscal crisis that public schools will be facing. This is something that's fast coming down the track, we want you to be prepared.

We reflect back on 2008 within the podcast. What happened?

We saw the lowest school levy passage rate in years, and for years to come.
Lists of budget reductions and cuts, ahead of levy requests, and even if levy passed.
Contract negotiations that included zero/near zero increases for many years, plus concessions that included revising health care.

The COVID crisis is ever evolving. Find out what and when you need to be communicating about the financial condition and health of your school system.

Sneak peak - in the second part of the two part series, we're going to talk about what you can expect with the looming fiscal crisis for schools, and how your school district can best prepare.

We Love Schools is a podcast produced by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigate success stories in school communications campaigns.

COVID-19 Crisis: What's Ahead With Communication

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000

We are so glad to be back again. We feel like I've been on a little bit of a hiatus. And we're sure you have been as well while dealing with the COVID virus.

With episode I'm back with my co-host Joel Gagne. We sometimes podcast together on different topics that we see our clients and school districts face.

In Part 1, COVID-19 Crisis: Where We Are Right Now With Communication, we talked specifically about how Coronavirus is effecting your communication in your school district.

In this episode, part 2, we talk to about what's ahead, and how to effectively continue communications with your school community.

When things get back to "normal," we need to accept that things are not getting back to normal anytime soon.

And maybe not everything should come back. We need to take a hard look at how are we running business, so to speak, the business of schools, and how are we running different initiatives.

The school districts that we've seen have the most success are diverse in how they communicate. They are flexible in their approach and have infrastructure to back that up.

That's where the change is going to happen. School districts are going to create that type of flexible infrastructure for any scenario that comes up that might impact their learning environment.

We Love Schools is a podcast produced by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigate success stories in school communications campaigns.

COVID-19 Crisis: Where We Are Right Now With Communication

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000

We are so glad to be back again. We feel like I've been on a little bit of a hiatus. And we're sure you have been as well while dealing with the COVID virus.

With episode I'm back with my co-host Joel Gagne. We sometimes podcast together on different topics that we see our clients and school districts face.

This is part one of a two part conversation. We're talking specifically about the Coronavirus on your communication to your school district. And we're discussing what schools are dealing with during this pandemic shutdown and its effects.

Communication matters. Tonality matters. Semantics matters.

As Joel states, "...if you have a financial adviser and you're looking at your retirement account, one of the first things you always sit there and say is diversity, diversity, diversity. If you want to make sure that you that you're going to be stable, then your stock portfolio needs to be diverse. The same is true with communications."

You just cannot rely on one communication platform or one way of communicating with your community. School districts have got to be reaching non-parents.

They're taxpayers. They're the ones who are underwriting this school district. To maintain a level of credibility with them, you need to be able to explain the value proposition in what you're doing and how you're doing it.

In part 2, we talk to about what's ahead, and how to effectively continue communications with your school community.

We Love Schools is a podcast produced by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigate success stories in school communications campaigns.

Leadership Development with Diane Egbers

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Are you ready to break through barriers to higher levels of achievement for you and the leaders around you? In this episode we talk about leadership development.

What is leadership development?

Well, we all have our own ideas, but when done right, it's about being intentional and deliberate. With us today is Diane Egbers. She's pretty much our resident leadership guru here on the podcast. And she heads up a company called Leadership Excelleration.

Chris Fussel - Team of Teams

We Love Schools is a podcast produced by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigate success stories in school communications campaigns. Through interviews with today's educational and communication leaders address the issues, obstacles and best practices of communicating with your community in today's all-access social media-driven world

How Career Centers Can Form Partnerships With The Business Community

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

We welcome Superintendent Rick Smith of the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, which is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, northwest of Columbus, Ohio.

We talk about the importance of working with the business industry to form effective partnerships. This is definitely something that's taking on a life of its own. A lot of businesses are looking for workers. We've covered that extensively in our podcasts, but particularly here, we focus on building partnerships.

Businesses are now coming to schools, career centers, vocational education, saying "We need workers. We want to help you help you train our future workers, what can we do to give you the tools so we can get a workforce."

As much as we talk about jobs and the economy, the bottom line here is it still many jobs are left unfilled because businesses cannot find workers who have the skills necessary.

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We Love Schools is hosted by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell, and highlights and investigate success stories in school communications campaigns. Through interviews with today's educational and communication leaders address the issues, obstacles and best practices of communicating with your community in today's all-access social media-driven world.

Developing Work Ethic in Today's Students

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we interview Superintendent Dennis Blatt of the Washington County Career Center, located in Marietta, Ohio.

What we talk about is something of an unusual subject, but we think a necessary one. That is work ethic, and the value of work ethic. Employers are putting a premium on this. We talk with Superintendent Blatt about how the Washington County Career Center addresses this, and they are taking this problem head on.

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What Do Parents Need To Know About Career Technical Education?

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we interview Greg Edinger, Superintendent of the Vanguard Sentinel Career and Technology Center, based in Fremont, Ohio, which is in Northwest Ohio.

Today's topic is "What do parents need to know about career technical education?"

Career tech is not what it used to be. It is something that has really taken off and for good reason. College costs are soaring. And students need alternatives to meaningful career options. And career tech is definitely the way to go in this new era of information technology, and technology in general.

It's a real alternative to the thousands upon hundreds of thousands of dollars that students are committing to go to college, without not understanding or not sure what where they want to go.

One of the things we need to do a better job is continuing to talk about how great career tech is. It really is a wonderful option for students as they want to continue to look at how they want to pursue their careers and how they want to go about it in a thoughtful and cost effective way.

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We Love Schools is a weekly podcast from Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigate success stories in school communications campaigns. Through interviews with today's educational and communication leaders address the issues, obstacles and best practices of communicating with your community in today's all-access social media-driven world.

Part 3 - Being an Agile Leader with Diane Egbers

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:40:59 +0000

Today's an exciting episode as it marks the last installment of the Agile leadership series with Diane Egbers with Leadership Excelleration: Organizational Leadership Consulting.

In the two previous podcasts, we talked about the important components of Agile Leadership, which are Adventure and Empower. In this episode, we wrap things up with Orchestrate.

What I especially like about our discussion in the episode with Diane is that there is a clear place and value for everyone in the organization in moving objectives forward.

Diane always offer such cutting edge insight on leadership and leadership development. And you can go to Leadership Excelleration website to get started with the Agile Leader inventory

Diane Egbers is the co-author of The Ascending Leader.

Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbers

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Authentic Leadership - Meet Your Community Where They Are

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

It is great to have Tom Bailey, Superintendent of the Washington Court House (OH) Schools, on the podcast today.

He's a repeat guest and he brings so much energy, creativity and care to what he does in his school district and community. He talks about how to lead authentically, what that means. And he talks about how good it is for the community.

Schools have to be active participants in their communities, and vice versa. Tom and his work in the Washington Court House community is a great example of this.

The Big Blue Bus - listen to the episode here.

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Part 2 - Being an Agile Leader with Diane Egbers

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:11:29 +0000

A few weeks ago we started a new leadership series with Diane Egbers of Leadership Excelleration. Specifically, this podcast series is about agile leadership.

In Part 1 - Agile Leadership with Diane Egbers, we talked about some of the core elements of agile leadership and why it is important to schools. And if you recall, there are some components to the agile leader. Adventure, which we discussed last time, and Empower, which we discuss in this episode.

Find out more how the Empower role complements the Adventure role that we discussed last time.

Diane Egbers, from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader.

Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbers

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Getting To Know A Community As A Superintendent

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Kirk Koennecke is the current and new superintendent at the Indian Hills Schools in the Cincinnati (OH) area.

He's not new to the superintendent position. He's been a superintendent before, but he just now stepped into this role at Indian Hills Schools, and he brings a wealth of experience.

Now that schools are underway, this is the perfect person and time to talk about how school superintendents can get to know their communities. He has advice and potential pitfalls to be aware of as one acclimated to that role. He also has some definite ideas on how communications fits into being a modern superintendent.

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Part 1 - Being An Agile Leader with Diane Egbers

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

In this first episode of our series of three we are calling Being An Agile Leader in Today's Educational Market, we cover Adventure.

Diane Egbers, from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader, joins Carole Dorn-Bell on the podcast once again.

Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbers

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Offering Fresh Locally Grown Foods Students Will Eat

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Summer is a great time to talk about food fresh, locally grown food. Some incredible things are underway at the Van Buren Schools, where the Black Knights have done just that.

In this episode I talk with Jay Clark, the middle school principal, and Brianna Reinhard, the food service director.

They've started to overhaul their food service program with no playbook to work from. And they have some advice for schools who are looking to implement a similar program.

Twitter: @jayclarkOH

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Food Service Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackKnightBite/

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We Love Schools is a podcast hosted by Joel Gagne & Carole Dorn-Bell that highlights and investigate success stories in school communications campaigns. Through interviews with today's educational and communication leaders address the issues, obstacles and best practices of communicating with your community in today's all-access social media-driven world.

Big Blue Bus

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

I talk with Tom Bailey, Superintendent of the Washington Court House (OH) Schools, about a big and blue solution that his school district came up with as a way to meet three needs for students over the summer.

The need to feed every child, to provide enrichment, and to continue to build relationships.

It's called the Big Blue Bus. A bus has been converted to a food truck that runs on a set schedule and delivers food to students all over the district. But it's not that simple. There's more.

You can find out more on the district's Twitter account - @WCHSuper

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The New Ohio Department of Education Strategic Plan

Wed, 29 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Diane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader joins Carole Dorn-Bell on the podcast once again.

The Ohio Department of Education introduced a new five-year education plan that aims to put less emphasis on test scores while catering to each individual student. The new plan will shy away from the traditional academic measures that customarily measured students' success and focus on helping students succeed after graduating high school.

Diane offers tips you need now for developing your goals for this new strategic plan.

Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbars

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The Triple A's To Nurture Educators - Alignment

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:00:00 +0000

In this third episode of our series of three we are calling The Triple A's To Nurture Educators -Advocacy, Authenticity and Alignment, we cover Alignment.

Diane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader joins Carole Dorn-Bell on the podcast once again.

Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbars

Got a question or topic you'd like covered in an upcoming We Love Schools podcast? Email us at info@weloveschoolspodcast.com

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Organic Time

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 01:42:33 +0000

Organic time. What is that? So often we're conditioned that time is linear. That learning is linear. But it's not necessarily. And in today's podcast we talk with K-12 music teacher Bill Manchester. We came to know Bill from a TED Talk that he did on this very topic.

As you listen through, organic time is not just about learning...it's something we can integrate into our lives as almost a philosophy.

Bill's Ted Talk on Organic Time

Bill has posted info for the summer workshop series on Twitter at @SimSumSTEAM, or you can just look up Simple Summer STEAM. More links to come on Instagram and Facebook soon.

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The Triple A's To Nurture Educators - Authenticity

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000

In this second episode of our series of three we are calling The Triple A's To Nurture Educators -Advocacy, Authenticity and Alignment, we cover Authenticity.

Diane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader joins Carole Dorn-Bell on the podcast once again.

Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbars

Got a question or topic you'd like covered in an upcoming We Love Schools podcast? Email us at info@weloveschoolspodcast.com

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Top 'Must Do's' From A Recent School Construction Project

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 01:52:47 +0000

Want to know all about how to do a school construction project? Not just to do one, but do it well?

That is what we're covering in this podcast. We talk with Matt Montgomery from the Revere Local Schools in Ohio. He's the superintendent there and he's overseeing a very large renovation and construction project.

And of course we talk through what to do. And what not to do. But he offers something that is very insightful in response to our question about lessons learned.

We think you'll find his answer incredibly insightful.

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The Triple A's To Nurture Educators - Advocacy

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:18:50 +0000

Diane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader joins Carole Dorn-Bell on the podcast once again.

In this episode we launch a series of podcasts themes that we are calling The Triple A's To Nurture Educators. Those Triple A's are Advocacy, Authenticity and Alignment. We're going to tackle each one of these topics separately starting with Advocacy. That's the topic you're going to hear today.

Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbars

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How to Adjust to the Changes in an Urban School District

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Carolyne Albert-Garvey was the reason that Joel's family moved so the kids could attend Maury Elementary School in the District of Columbia Public Schools. They had one meeting with her and knew she was the right principal for their children. Today, Joel talks with Carolyne about helping an urban school adjust to changes - from demographics to funding.

For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Tremendous Impact of Team Leadership Development

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Diane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader is back! She talks with Carole about the importance of developing the leadership that your school needs to be successful.

Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbers

For more We Love Schools, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Beyond the Textbook: Using Outdoor Education to Spark Creativity

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:04:00 +0000

What does an extensive outdoor education have to do with sparking creativity, interest in learning, and the ability to learn from failure? Carole speaks with James Saxer & Laura Grimm from Dalton City Schools about their unique and exciting outdoor education curriculum and how it connects to the rest of their school.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Ways to Create Systemic and Lasting Diversity and Inclusion

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Diane Egbers of LEI Consulting about how (and how not) to create lasting diversity and inclusion in your schools.

For more information on the Cultural Intelligence and Inclusion Leadership Forum, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leaders-forum-cultural-intelligence-inclusion-tickets-49435404626

For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Unique Aspects of School Leadership in Appalachia

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Dr. Stephanie Starcher, superintendent of the Fort Frye Local Schools in Appalachia, talks with Carole about the unique challenges and opportunities for leaders in Appalachian schools.

For complete notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Importance of Change and the Best Ways to Help Your Organization Navigate It

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Lou Kramer, superintendent of London City Schools in Ohio, about the importance of change in your schools.They also come up with some strategies to help make change as simple as possible.

This episode is sponsored by the Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Systemic Leadership and Developing Culture: Get Your Organization Moving Now

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Carole welcomes back Diane Egbers from Leadership Excelleration (LEI) and co-author of The Ascending Leader. They speak about the High Performance Culture Forum - an exciting event occurring on September 21, 2018 at the Summit Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio.

For more information and to reserve your spot, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-performance-culture-forum-tickets-46091816865.

Follow Diane on Twitter: @dianeegbers

For more We Love Schools, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

How Community Colleges Save Students Money and Provide Workforce Development

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks Rick Hanes from Edison State Community College about workforce development, College Credit Plus, student debt, and how to plan wisely for the future.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Why Rural Schools MUST forcefully tell their story!

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:04:00 +0000

If you don't tell your story, then somebody else will for you. It's pretty simple, but it's not a lesson you can afford to learn later. To help provide insights and ideas, Joel speaks with John White, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Outreach at the U.S. Department of Education.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

How to do Strategic Planning for your First Year at a New District

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:04:00 +0000

The first year at a new district means that changes are coming, but the important question is: Where do you start? Dr. Kim Peach Miller of Bexley City Schools talks with Joel Gagne about how to implement a new strategic plan in a new district.

For more show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

How schools can partner with parents to control screen time for students

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Dr. John Marschhausen, superintendent of Hilliard City Schools in Ohio, returns to talk to Joel about the benefits of limiting screen time at home and at schools and ways to get started.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Culture Building in Schools from the Top

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks with Dr. Trent Bowers, superintendent of Worthington Schools in Worthington, Ohio about how to create a community culture from the top using communication, vision, and intent.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Women's Leadership in Education

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks with Kathy Krendl, former president of Otterbein University, about the importance of women in leadership positions throughout education. They discuss the forces that continue to limit female opportunities as well as opportunities to move forward.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Technical Schools and The Skilled Labor Shortage

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Dan Snyder, President and CEO of Great Oaks, about the labor shortage and how we can prepare our children for the future. Based in Cincinnati, Great Oaks is one of the largest career and technical education districts in the United States.

For more information, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Turnover in School Leadership

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Joel and Carole discuss the structural and cultural issues that have created a merry-go-round in educational leadership and the cost it has on our schools and students.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Content Marketing for Public Schools

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Jason Wheeler is the Marketing Director for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. He explains content marketing to Joel and how those techniques can be used by your school district. For more from Jason, visit his blog, Social Media Schoolhouse.

For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

How to Decide Which Technology to Use to Communicate

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Joel Gagne speaks with Dr. Denver Fowler, professor at California State University - Sacramento and author of the book, The 21st Century School Leader: Leading Schools in Today's World. They discuss the philosophy behind using technology to communicate to your community and some of the technology available.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The State of Rural Education

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:04:00 +0000

John White is a former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Outreach at the U.S. Department of Education. He speaks with Joel about the state of rural education and the possibilities for the future.

For more, make sure to visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Student Celebrations, School Climate, and Communication

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Brad Ritchey is the Superintendent of Milton Union Exempted Village School District. He speaks with Carole about the various approaches that his school district takes to communicate its vision and events with the community. To check out the Milton-Union Live Feed, visit: https://www.milton-union.k12.oh.us/live_feed.

This episode is sponsored by The Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative. Make sure to visit them at https://ohiosrc.org/.

How Education Leaders Can Nurture Their Leadership Talent Next Year

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Diane Egbers from LEI Consulting joins Carole to talk about ways that educational leadership can be developed.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Career Centers Have Changed! How to you use Career Centers to get a step ahead

Mon, 28 May 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Alicia Mowry from the Delaware Area Career Center in Ohio about the state of the career center. A lot of people don't quite understand how they can use career centers to get ahead. Topics include: when to start visiting the career centers (it's earlier than you think), how they can help you narrow your options, and what's changed in the last 20-30 years.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Access & Equity for Small and Rural Schools

Thu, 24 May 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with John Carder, an Assistant Principal at Olentangy Liberty High School in Powell, Ohio. He's also the Associate Director of the Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative.

John speaks with Carole about small town values, the advantages of smaller districts, the power of small schools banding together, and how organizations like OSRC can help.

For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Schools and Districts Need to be on Instagram!

Mon, 14 May 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Joel and Carole are back together and they're talking about Instagram. More specifically, they're talking about how they love it and how it's the social media platform that deserves your attention.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

How to Craft an Amazing Strategic Plan for Your School and District

Wed, 09 May 2018 18:49:58 +0000

Carole speaks with Diane Egbers, the owner of Leadership Acceleration about the process of envisioning and developing a strategic plan for your school and district. She discusses the ways to bring in important stakeholders, how to communicate with the community, and how to implement your new, beautiful strategic plan.

For more about Leadership Acceleration, visit http://lei-consulting.com.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Communicating Your Needs to Your Community | An Administrator Shares His Experiences with Referendums

Thu, 03 May 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Rich Hanson is the District Administrator for the Almond-Bancroft School District in Wisconsin. He speaks with Joel about his experiences working to get ballot initiatives passed for his district. Topics include: why town halls weren't working get their message out, the importance of newsletters and socials, and the one thing that Rich would change about public schools.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Starting a Community Garden in Your District

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Zac Shutler from Bridgeport School District (Ohio) about the community garden they have in development. They discuss the unique situation that led to its creation, the partnership with a local correctional facility, and what Zac hopes will happen as a result of this exciting project.

This episode is sponsored by The Ohio Small and Rural Collaborative.

For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

"We Do Not Have Metal or Mental Detectors At Our Schools": A discussion about schools shootings and safety with a superintendent

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 09:04:00 +0000

With the recent dialogue about school shootings and how to prevent them, Joel speaks with Dr. Jim Lloyd, superintendent of Olmsted Falls, about what schools can do to help keep students safe.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Public Schools and Revitalization

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Jen Kime is the CEO of Downtown Mansfield - a not-for-profit that seeks to revitalize Mansfield, Ohio. She speaks with Joel about the intersection of public schools and a city's efforts to encourage more economic and commercial development.

For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Create a New Climate in Your Schools

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Noble Local Schools Superintendent Dan Leffingwell about the steps his district has taken to improve their schools' climate. They discuss communicating goals and expectations to students and families, student ownership, and creating a sense of hope and pride in students.

For more information on the Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative, visit https://ohiosrc.org/.

For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

National School Walkout | Five Students Discuss Why They Walked Out of Their School

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 05:18:58 +0000

In a special episode, Joel speaks with five student leaders from New Albany Plain Public Schools in Ohio. These five students not only participated in the walkout, but have plans to attend the March For Our Lives later this month, and one has spoken directly to the school board. This occasion is historic and we're so happy to get the opportunity to talk to these young adults on the same day it all happened.

For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Civil Rights in Our Schools

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:13:27 +0000

Jill Habig is the Founder and President of the Public Rights Project - a not-for-profit that helps to public institutions fight to protect the civil rights of members of their community. She speaks with Joel about civil rights within our schools including a discussion on chronic absence and the school-to-prison pipeline.

For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com

The Power of Mentorship | How one teacher inspired her student to become a teacher

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:04:00 +0000

Heidi Feller took German at Wisconsin Heights High School and had Jeri Springstead as her teacher. Fast forward a little bit and Heidi is a German teacher herself! Joel speaks with Heidi and Jeri about the relationship between teachers and students and asks the important question: Why German as a foreign language? (Spoiler: It's a good answer.)

Heidi is currently the Chief Inspiration Officer for #SocialSchool4edu.

For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The 21st Century School Leader: Leading Schools in Today's World | Dr. Denver Fowler

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Dr. Denver Fowler, friend of the podcast AND the author of the forthcoming book The 21st Century School Leader: Leading Schools in Today's World. They talk about the book (there's a lot of stuff in there), how it came about, and what Dr. Fowler hopes people take away from it.

Dr. Denver J. Fowler is currently an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Graduate and Professional Studies in Education, within the College of Education at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). Find him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/denverjfowler. Make sure to search for #21stCenturyLeader.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

How Polling, Focus Groups, and Research Can Help Your District

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Paul Fallon speaks with Joel about the value of various kinds of public opinion research when it comes to understanding your community and how best to communicate your district's priorities.

Paul Fallon runs Fallon Research & Communications - a full-service public opinion research and polling firm that serves a variety of clients, from major political, corporate and public affairs campaigns to small local community initiatives.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Power of Adding One Communication Expert to the District Staff

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks with Luke Francois, superintendent, and Joelle Doye, Communications Director, about their experience adding a full-time communications position to the Mineral Point Unified School District. They talk about the strategic plan that led them down this path and the ways in which Joelle made an instant difference for the district.

For full show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

How Diversity is Essential to Success

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 10:04:00 +0000

The Superintendent of Mason City Schools, Gail Kist-Kline, has spent over 30 years in the public school system and has experienced how our schools view and internalize the idea of diversity. She speaks with Joel about how things have changes and where diversity in public schools is headed next.

For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Changing Career Center Paradigm

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Rick Smith about the ways in which career and technical programs are being re-examined and re-imagined for the modern workforce.

Rick Smith is the superintendent of Ohio Hi-Point Career Center and the Career and Technical Center Representative for the Ohio Small and Rural Collaborative.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Navigating the Politics of Your School Board

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Former Representative Mike Ward joins the WLS podcast to talk about how school boards aren't that different from his experience on the state and federal level.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Have a Compelling Story to Tell! | What should schools share (but aren't) with their communities?

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Heidi Feller, Chief Inspiration Officer for #SocialSchool4EDU, talks to Joel about some of the best practices that schools can utilize to help tell their story and inspire their community.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Opportunities and Challenges of Diversity in Public Education

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Creg Williams is the Superintendent of Schools for the Thornton Fractional High School District in Illinois. He speaks with Joel about the opportunities and challenges of diversity in public schools.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Pre-K Classes in Public Schools | A conversation with a veteran Pre-K teacher

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Janine Levin has been teaching for 18 years - most of them at Maury Elementary School in the Washington D.C. Public Schools system. She speaks with Joel about what led her to the public schools, the importance of Pre-K, and what she would change in the future.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Diversity in Public Schools: A look at a district that has undergone tremendous growth and change

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 10:04:00 +0000

The Dublin City Schools have grown rapidly since the early 2000's and, with that, they have seen an increase in diversity. Last year alone, the district enrolled students from 100 different countries! Dr. Todd Hoadley is the superintendent of the district and he speaks with Joel about the district's growth, the benefits of diversity both in the classroom and out in the real world, the challenges of catering to 61 different languages, and the biggest misconception about diversity in schools.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Passing a $230 Million Bond Issue: How one district made it happen

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Paul Imoff's community just passed a $230 million bond issue. Paul is the superintendent of Upper Arlington Schools in Ohio and he speaks with Joel about their proactive steps to communicate their needs to the community and get the resources they need to serve their students. (Spoiler: It takes planning, a lot of direct conversations with community members, and a lot of work.)

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Be Prepared: How a Strong Communication Strategy Helped During a Hurricane

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:04:00 +0000

What happens when a literal hurricane comes headed your way? Even if we won't see one of those in our schools, there are all kinds of figurative hurricanes that you need to be prepared for. Greg Turchetta, Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Collier County School District in Florida, has been through it. His district was in the path of Hurricane Irma. Luckily, they were prepared.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Experience of Being a Child with a Superintendent Parent (at your school!)

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Lindsey Imhoff's dad is currently the superintendent at Upper Arlington Schools. She speaks about the expectations placed on her, how she understands her role in the community, and the impact on her family.

Lindsey recommends Wonder by R.J. Palacio.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

"Challenge Everything": Navigating Technology and Change In Our Classrooms

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:04:00 +0000

Dr. John Marschhausen, superintendent of Hilliard City Schools in Ohio, returns to talk about how technology is implemented in their schools and what happens next. Joel and John also speak about how to manage a staff that has fast adopters ("joggers") and less fast ones ("walkers"). They also talk about how Dr. Marschhausen's recent visit to Apple headquarters has him rethinking his district's hiring process.\

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Poverty & Public Schools

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Half of schools enrolled in public schools now qualify for free and reduced lunch. These economic realities are an indication of what needs must be addressed for students when they arrive at school. Joel Gagne speaks with Dr. Luke Schaefer, associate professor of School Work at the University of Michigan, about these trends, poverties impact on children, and how schools can help.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

From the Trenches: A Veteran Science Teacher Discuss The Impact of Technology In Schools

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Shawn Morris has been teaching for 19 years and is at Hilliard Darby High School.When Shawn started teaching there were no computers in the classroom and now, between laptops and smartphones, there are numerous devices in every room. He speaks with Joel about how curricular instruction has changed in the last two decades.

For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Why Music Education (and the arts) Should be in Schools (and how we should make the case)

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks with Nick Jaworski (former music teacher and current podcaster) about the case for music education in schools... and how NOT to make the case.

Here is the Stick Figure Advocacy Cartoon that Nick references.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

A Case Study in Marketing A Small District

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Dan Parent is the superintendent of Danbury Local Schools, a small district in Ohio with around 500 students. He speaks with Joel about their rebranding efforts that have helped their school share their message that they're the "best kept secret in Northwest Ohio".

After that, Joel speaks with Amanda Morris from Allerton Hill about some more specifics of the Danbury efforts.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Value of Local Control in Schools

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 10:04:00 +0000

Richard Lewis, Executive Director of the Ohio School Boards Association, speaks with Joel about the role of outside organizations that support school districts, the impact of social media, and the importance of local control when it comes to schools.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Energy Bus School | A New Model in Education in Practice

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Carole Speaks with Franko Gallow (Superintendent, Keystone Local Schools District), Maura Neville (Principle, Keystone Elementary), Jacob Alfareo (Assistant Principal, Keystone Elementary) about their district's new initiative: The Energy Bus School. It's a program based off of The Energy Bus that works to develop relationships between staff and students to create positive student leaders who can influence school culture.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Walking Door-to-Door for a School District Ballot Initiative: Thoughts on communicating from a former superintendent

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks with David Axner, the Deputy Executive Director of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators. David shares some positive experiences he had as a district superintendent, his thoughts on how to promote a ballot initiative, and what the Buckeye Association of School Administrators does for current and future school administrators.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Navigating the Holidays and the Winter Months as a School or District

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks with Amanda Morris, Outreach Specialist for Allerton Hill, about the specific communication needs that face school districts during the holidays and throughout winter. Topics include: "Happy Holidays", communicating snow days, and celebrating diversity.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

What is a Parent Teacher Association and Why Are They Important?

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Elsa Huxley is a member of Parent Teacher Association at Maury Elementary School in the DC Public Schools. She talks to Joel about how PTAs and PTOs work, the growth of their PTA, and why they're so important.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Sharing Individual Stories to Engage Your Community

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks with Lynda Tran, Founding Partner at 270 Strategies and former press secretary for Organizing for America, about the importance of highlighting individual stories to your community, crisis communication plans, and the importance of public schools.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Addressing Poverty as a Barrier to Learning

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Keith Kline, superintendent of West Clermont School District, about the steps his district is taking to fight the impact of poverty on student achievement. They talk about the changing demographics in his community and the role of poverty simulations in increasing staff buy-in.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Podcasting in Public Schools

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks with Nick Jaworski, former music teacher and current podcast producer, to discuss how to start a podcast for a district or school and, more importantly, why it might be a good idea.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Expansive Communication Strategies

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks with Dr. Ray Lechner from the Wilmette Public Schools (District 39) about some of the ingredients that makes Wilmette one of the best districts in the state of Illinois. Dr. Lechner speaks about the district's focus on personalization for every child along with their communication strategies (that involve the park district, library, rotary club… you name it). They also speak about the importance of internal communication with staff.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Live Streaming and Social Media to Bring the Community Into Your Building

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Tate Skinner, Secretary for the Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative (OSRC). He's also the Assistant Principal at Minford High School. They speak out Tate's philosophy behind social media and how Minford High School uses live streaming to provide access for students and families.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Advocacy with (and for) Elected Officials | A conversation with former representative Mike Ward

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks to former Mike Ward, former congressman from Kentucky. They talk about some best practices in public school advocacy and how schools can grab the attention of the public and their elected officials.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Mental Health Within The School Environment

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with CJ Soliday, a Behavioral Health Specialist at the Delaware Area Career Center in Ohio. They discuss the vital role that CJ plays in helping the students of DACC succeed including her work with students with diagnosed mental health needs, helping to identify students with undiagnosed needs, and assisting in urgent mental health needs.

For more We Love Schools, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Seeking Out and Using Community Resources

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Sue Hanson from HelpLine: A resource that updates and maintains the resource directory to link people with available services in 5 counties within Ohio. They speak about the importance of such a service and how it could help families, parents, teachers, and everybody cope with the difficulties that keep them from being as successful and happy as they could be.

Visit http://helplinedelmor.org/ for more information.

Also, make sure to visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com for more We Love Schools!

What are Educational Service Centers?

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Dr. Daniel Kaffenbarger, the Superintendent of the Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center in Ohio. Dr. Kaffenbarger talks about the breadth of ESC's programming, the importance of ESC's, how they provide services at a fraction of the cost of traditional K-12 districts, and much more.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Moving Beyond the Classroom Walls: Rethinking the Public School Experience

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:04:00 +0000

Joel speaks with Dr. Dave Palzet, superintendent in Pleasantdale Elementary District 107 in Illinois. They talk about the shift towards more student-centered pedagogy, the importance of creation over consumption, and three core principles that have helped to reshape Pleasantdale.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Intersection of Public Schools and Politics

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:48:50 +0000

Joel talks with Eric Waldo, former Chief of Staff for President Obama's Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan. He was also the Executive Director for Reach Higher - an initiative started by Michelle Obama. Eric is currently the Executive Vice-President for Education at Civic Nation.

Eric talks with Joel about his part work on behalf of public education and what he thinks is coming up next.

The Role of Career Centers

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:03:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Bob Timmons, Superintendent of Polaris Career Center, about the role of career centers in public education. Bob talks about how career centers interact with K-12 districts, Polaris' tremendous growth, and the future of career centers.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Professional Development in Small & Rural Schools

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 09:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Bill Wade, Superintendent of Kirtland Local Schools, about professional development in his district, the challenges of delivering professional development to a small school system, collaborating with other districts, and flexibility in programming.

This episode is produced in coordination with the Ohio Small & Rural School Collaborative.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Tips for New Superintendents

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:03:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Matt Miller, Lakota Local Schools Superintendent. They discuss the importance of introducing yourself to your new community and staff, how to think about your superintendent brand, how to use social media as a superintendent, and much more.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Value of Virtual Town Halls

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:04:00 +0000

Carole speaks with Mike Davis of Broadnet - a company that provides an online platform for multimedia events. They discuss how a platform like Broadnet would be valuable in offering virtual and remote town halls for public schools.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Small & Rural Schools Unite! | Announcing a partnership with the Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 09:02:00 +0000

Carole Dorn-Bell welcomes back Kirk Koennecke. In addition to being the Superintendent of Graham Local Schools in Ohio, Kurt is the Executive Director of the Ohio Small & Rural Collaborative. Carole and Kirk talk about the new podcast partnership with OSRC, the value of the organization, and what to look forward to in the future.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

Funding Uncertainty

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 09:03:00 +0000

Joel and Carole discuss how to handle communicating uncertainty around school funding with your community.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.

The Next Four Years for Public Education

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:04:00 +0000

Joel Gagne speaks with Marlon Marshall about the 2016 election and what's next both politically and legislatively for our schools. Marlon is a founding partner at 270 Strategies and Special Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Director in the Obama White House Office of Public Engagement.

The Kindergarten Parent's Experience & What It Means

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 09:03:00 +0000

Joel and Carole talk about the importance of putting your best foot forward with Kindergarten parents - often times it's their first experience with the district. They share stories from their own experiences that will help you make informed decisions about how to communicate with your new families.

For more, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.