WEP 236: Legacy of Learning, an Interview with Meghan Lawson
Release Date: 01/09/2024
WEP 252: The Wired Educator Podcast Episode 252: The Leader You’re Not… an interview with Scott Borba on
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WEP 251: The Language of Behavior an Interview with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper
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WEP 250: Designing a Life of Purpose, an Interview with Mark Trumbo
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WEP 249: Becoming an Instructional Leader an Interview with Danny Steele and Kelly Croy
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WEP 248: Building Authenticity, an Interview with Todd Nesloney
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WEP 247: Twenty-Five Ways to Have the Greatest Summer Ever, A Bucket List for Educators & Leaders
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WEP 246: Future Educators, Trauma Informed Teaching and Literacy: An Interview with Pamela Broome
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In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, I had the honor of speaking with Pamela Broome, a transformative leader in education. As the founding principal and current director of UNC Charlotte’s elementary lab school, Pamela has pioneered innovative approaches to teaching and learning, focusing on trauma-informed practices, literacy advancement, and creating emotionally supportive classrooms. Her work has significantly impacted both students and educators, fostering resilience and engagement in the educational community. Joe Miller, a former student of Pamela's, joins us as cohost....
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WEP 245: Creating & Teaching Digital Art with Apple Distinguished Educators: An Interview with Rita Mortenson & Charlene Chausis
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In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast , I had the privilege of speaking with two extraordinary , Rita Mortenson and Charlene Chausis. Rita and Charlene are both passionate educators who are transforming classrooms through digital creativity, particularly in the realm of digital art . From their innovative use of and the app on the iPad to their inspiring journey into creating pet portraits, these two educators share how they bring creativity and artistry into education in impactful ways. [caption id="attachment_2254" align="alignright" width="421"] If you're an educator looking...
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WEP 244: Empowering Educators: How MagicSchool Al Helps Teachers! An Interview with Adeel Khan, Founder of Magic School Al
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WEP 243: The Importance of Vision and Goal-Setting for a New School Year
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Kicking off a NEW season of The Wired Educator Podcast! Welcome to episode 243 of The Wired Educator Podcast! This episode is all about the importance of vision and goal-setting as we embark on a new school year. If you're an educator, administrator, or school leader, this is the perfect time to set your sights on the goals that will make this year extraordinary. In this episode, I reflect on how critical it is to establish clear goals for yourself and your students. Whether you're guiding a classroom or leading a team of teachers, a well-defined vision will ensure that you start the year with...
info_outlineThe Wired Educator Podcast kicks off 2024 with an interview with Meghan Lawson, author of the new EDU best seller, Legacy of Learning: Teaching for Lasting Impact.
My colleague at Port Clinton City Schools, Joe Miller, an amazing high school English teacher and Ohio
Teacher of the Year Finalist, joins me on this episode as cohost.
We talk with Megan about her book, social, emotional learning, strategies for making a lasting impact, and creating awesome spaces to teach and learn. You’re going to love this episode.
Meghan is a thought leader who studies and implements the conditions and systems needed for transformational change. She is the author of Legacy of Learning: Teaching for Lasting Impact. A lover of learning who believes in the goodness of people, Meghan works to cultivate spaces that honor the humanity of all people. She promotes storytelling, the exchange of ideas, and risk-taking. She is passionate about disrupting the status quo and creating kinder, forward-thinking communities of action. Meghan is also intensely curious about how to enhance the customer experience in schools. Meghan began her career in the English Language Arts classroom. So, inevitably, her mantra is “Words matter”. She has worked in all levels of K–12 education as a teacher, school administrator, district administrator, and educational consultant.
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Meghan Lawson's website: https://meghanlawson.com/
Order a copy of Meghan's book: Legacy of Learning: Teaching for Lasting Impact.
Joe Miller, finalist for Ohio Teacher of the Year. Read about Joe's accomplishment here:https://hs.pccsd.net/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=860338&id=0
Check out last week's Wired Educator Episode 235: My Reflection and Review of My Personal and Professional Goals for 2023. This was my last episode where I hold myself accountable on how I did in 2023. Now, I will soon be publishing an episode on the goals I am setting for 2023. I hope you will check it out and set some goals of your own.
I was on George Couros's Podcast: Watch it on YouTube. • Listen to it on Apple Podcasts. • Listen to it on Spotify. I made it on his highlights of 2023 episode too! Very cool. Thank you, George.
Find Your Joy! Thinking of asking my youngest, Jillyan to assemble a BIG Lego set like this one or a big car or something like it in 2024. Anyone know anything about Lego kits like this? Give me your expert opinion. Having some stick shock to be honest. I am trying to find a project with her that we can get lost in and have some fun.
Thank you for taking time out of your busy day and week to listen to the Wired Educator podcast to level up and make a difference in the lives of others.
Always forward,
Kelly
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