Katrice Quitter is an educational consultant, leading educators in creating culturally responsive classrooms. Her workshops are titled "One Degree Shift". Additionally, she is leading a session of #ClearTheAir. In this episode, we explore th

Beyond Brave: Kirk Koennecke and the Superintendency

Aug 12th, 2019 14m 27s

Join us as we explore the role of a superintendent for a school district. Mr. Kirk Koennecke is entering his second superintendency in the state of Ohio. In this episode we will explore the themes of leadership and change and discuss pressing

Beyond Brave: Rachel McCoy

Jul 15th, 2019 26m 45s

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 out of 3 youth will meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder by the age of 18. In this episode of Beyond Brave we will focus on brain health, why those statistics may be increasin

Beyond Brave: Amanda Sopko

Jun 27th, 2019 32m 44s

Have you ever heard the phrase of “teachers working harder than students”? In this podcast episode we will meet Amanda Sopko, sixth grade math teacher and Gifted Intervention Specialist, who uses a 4-quadrant system to allow for student owners

Beyond Brave: Tristan Vaught

Jun 10th, 2019 27m 58s

With organizations like Gay-Straight Alliances schools have considered how to best serve students who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer, yet nearly 50% of trans students attempt suicide. In this episode, Tristan Vaught from Liv

Beyond Brave: Dr. Mark Miles

Jun 2nd, 2019 17m 33s

Dr. Mark Miles is leaving one superintendency of a small suburban district to enter his second superintendency of a very large suburban district in another state. In this episode, we will explore the ever-changing role of leadership and pressi

Beyond Brave: Monica Gibson

May 30th, 2019 28m 25s

What is the correct title: ESL, ELL, ESOL? Listen to this episode of Beyond Brave when Monica Gibson shares information about how to best understand and serve students who are English Language Learners.