The Fishbowl: Eyes on Education

A continuous conversation on all things education

139 - The Power of Relationships 05/16/2024

139 - The Power of Relationships Join Chris this week in The Fishbowl as he sits down with Dr. Nick Orlowski and Ryan Tomlinson to delve into the pivotal role of relationships within educational settings. Tune in to explore their insights on cultivating social capital and gain valuable tips for fostering connections that can help enhance attendance and mitigate behavioral challenges in schools. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/31342292

138 - Deeper Learning with Sarah Pazur 05/07/2024

138 - Deeper Learning with Sarah Pazur Join Chris this week in The Fishbowl as he sits down with Dr. Sarah Pazur to dive into her experience at the Deeper Learning Conference in San Diego, hosted at High Tech High. Dr. Pazur, alongside FlexTech High School's Instructional Coach, Joy Lyman, co-presented on the intriguing topic of "What Poetry Makes Possible." Tune in to this episode to explore their fascinating insights and discussions. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/31173682

137 - Flint Friday with Harold C. Ford of the East Village Magazine 03/15/2024

137 - Flint Friday with Harold C. Ford of the East Village Magazine Join Chris and Harold as they dive into the latest from Flint! From community updates to impactful events, get ready for an engaging discussion on what exactly is shaping the city. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/30390303

136 - One Word with Ellen, Chris and Kate 02/20/2024

136 - One Word with Ellen, Chris and Kate This week, Chris is accompanied by three colleagues from CS Partners as they delve into the significance of their chosen "One Word" for the year. Join the conversation as Ellen Cramer, Chris Douglas, and Kate Sartori share insights into their roles within the company and their aspirations for the year ahead. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/30038918

135 - One Word with Heather and Michelle 02/05/2024

135 - One Word with Heather and Michelle This week on The Fishbowl, Chris is joined by Heather Sherrer and Michelle Soltz as they delve into their chosen One Word for 2024. Tune in to this insightful episode as they share their perspectives and reflections for the year ahead. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/29797068

134 - One Word with Anna, Amanda and Andrea 02/02/2024

134 - One Word with Anna, Amanda and Andrea Join Chris in The Fishbowl this week as he welcomes three new guests to the podcast. Anna Hickel, Amanda Clark, and Andrea Whitney share their One Word choices for 2024. Tune in to this episode to discover their inspiring and thought-provoking insights! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/29774253

133 - One Word with Laura Carpenter 01/26/2024

133 - One Word with Laura Carpenter It's a new year, which means it's time to kick off the One Word series! Laura Carpenter, SVP of School Financial Operations, joins Chris in The Fishbowl to reflect on their past words, and discuss Laura's One Word for 2024 and her priorities for implementing it both personally and professionally. Tune in to hear what word she chose! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/29666968

132 - Peace, Love, and Joy 01/11/2024

132 - Peace, Love, and Joy CS Partners Chief Human Resource Officer Carlie Lockwood joins Chris in The Fishbowl to discuss Peace, Love, and Joy and how she hopes to work on each moving forward in her day-to-day life. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/29448933

131 - Television for Educators - Pt. 3 12/13/2023

131 - Television for Educators - Pt. 3 Dr. Lisa Weir and Lorraine Cook join Chris in The Fishbowl to discuss what television series they recommend to educators to help them become more efficient and effective in the job that they do serving students. If you are interested or curious about leadership roles as they relate to schools, this episode is for you! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/29067348

130 - Television for Educators - Pt. 2 12/11/2023

130 - Television for Educators - Pt. 2 Dr. Sarah Pazur joins Chris in the fishbowl to discuss another recommendation for educators looking to unwind and watch something while still furthering their growth in the education field. This recommendation will be sure to make you smile. "School of Rock" is a fictional and comedic portrayal of teaching, it underscores the significance of passion, creativity, and individualized approaches in education. Educators can use the takeaways discussed in this episode to inspire and enhance their teaching practices. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/29029643

129 - Television for Educators - Pt. 1 12/05/2023

129 - Television for Educators - Pt. 1 To kick off the Television for Educators series, Dr. Nick Orlowski joins Chris in the fishbowl to share the show he recommends to educators to watch to help them improve their practice. While the show is not directly about education, tune in to hear about the themes of positivity, leadership, and teamwork and how that can resonate with educators and offer valuable insights into creating a positive and effective learning environment for their students. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/28941158

128 - 2023 Annual Conference 12/01/2023

128 - 2023 Annual Conference This year on November 20th and 21st, CS Partners hosted the 12th Annual Conference for their entire network of charter school partners. Early feedback from attendees suggests that this could possibly have been the best conference yet. Tune in to hear Nick Orlowski and Sara Fields tell Chris just what made this year so great, and what they plan to make next year even better! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/28878853

127 - Student Absenteeism 11/28/2023

127 - Student Absenteeism Dr. Sarah Pazur, Iris Law-Hicks, Elaina Holsey and Dr. Nick Orlowski join Chris this week in The Fishbowl to discuss the issue of chronic absenteeism. What is causing students to miss so much school? What are the effects of absenteeism on the school system? How can we combat it? The questions around this topic are endless, and this stellar group of educational professionals is ready to jump right in! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/28684213

126 - The Daily Stoic 09/30/2023

126 - The Daily Stoic Chris and Tim are joined by a handful of guest to discuss The Daily Stoic. Join us as we share some nuggets of wisdom are shared from this great book. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/28185332

125 - Swimming in The Fishbowl with Dylan Luna 07/03/2023

125 - Swimming in The Fishbowl with Dylan Luna Join us in The Fishbowl as we chat with Dylan Luna, Board Member of Flint Community Schools. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/27356667

124 - Hot Topics in Education Today 05/11/2023

124 - Hot Topics in Education Today Join Chris and Tim in The Fishbowl as they discuss several topics that are swirling around in the education world today. Some of the topics discussed are cell phone use in schools, pick up and drop off at schools, school board dynamics, and more! We would love to hear your take on some of these issues in schools. Please join our conversation! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/26812770

123 - What is a "Good" School 05/04/2023

123 - What is a "Good" School Are you curious about what makes a school a good school? If so, we invite you to join us in the Fishbowl for a lively discussion on this topic. During our conversation with Dr. Nick Orlowski, we'll explore various factors that contribute to a school's success, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and extracurricular activities. Through engaging dialogue and thoughtful reflection, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a good school and how all schools can thrive to support their students in achieving academic success. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/26745144

122 - Inwardly Sound Leadership 03/23/2023

122 - Inwardly Sound Leadership Join Chris and Tim in The Fishbowl as they discuss some recent Professional Development that has been put on at the CS Partners Home Office. We would encourage you to not only listen to this podcast but also check out Tim Spiker's book, "The Only Leaders Worth Following" as it is the foundational leadership approach that the training is centered around. Tim Spiker's ideas are perfect for both the new and veteran leader. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/26322807

121 - One Word 2023 01/04/2023

121 - One Word 2023 Happy New Year!! Back in The Fishbowl for the first time in 2023 and excited to bring you our annual podcast on our One Word. For our new listeners, One Word comes from Jon Gordan and is a unique take on new years resolutions! Looking forward to a great 2023!! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/25498632

120 - Swimming in The Fishbowl with Hamish Brewer - Award winning Principal and Speaker 11/22/2022

120 - Swimming in The Fishbowl with Hamish Brewer - Award winning Principal and Speaker CS Partners was blessed to have Hamish Brewer join our Network at our Annual Conference. Hamish Brewer is a powerful and positive disruptor who transcends the status quo and typical norms in leadership and education. Mr. Brewer is a globally recognized advocate who built his reputation on results and performance, becoming affectionately known as the Relentless, Tattooed Skateboarding Principal with his galvanizing message to “Be Relentless” and his high-octane delivery style. Join us in The Fishbowl as we talk with Hamish about his Keynote, his passion for the work that he does, and some tangible tips for any leader. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/25099725

119 - Swimming in The Fishbowl with Flint Community Schools Board Member Elect, Dylan Luna 11/10/2022

119 - Swimming in The Fishbowl with Flint Community Schools Board Member Elect, Dylan Luna Dylan Luna was just recently elected to the Flint Community Schools School Board. We are grateful for him joining us in The Fishbowl to talk about his campaign and his vision for the future of Flint Community Schools! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/24971436

118 - Two Things Good Leaders Do... 11/03/2022

118 - Two Things Good Leaders Do... Join us in The Fishbowl as we talk about an article Tim wrote on LinkedIn about Two Things Good Leaders Do. We would love to hear your thoughts! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/24896511

117 - Soundtracks 10/18/2022

117 - Soundtracks Chris and Tim are joined in The Fishbowl by Laura Carpenter, Senior VP of School Operations, to discuss Jon Acuff's book, Soundtracks. Jon lays out a solution to solve the superproblem of overthinking into your superpower. If you feel like you have a problem with overthinking, this podcast is for you! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/24724134

116 - The Right Kind of Strategic Planning for Schools 10/11/2022

116 - The Right Kind of Strategic Planning for Schools What comes to mind when you hear strategic planning? I'm guessing just reading that caused your eyes to roll. Give us 41 minutes of your time to show you a better way to go from where your school is to where you want your school to be. Chris and Tim are joined by Dr. Nick Orlowski to talk about how implementing an operating framework has the power to help school leadership teams gain the clarity and control necessary to achieve their long term vision. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/24653973

115 - Getting Back in the Fishbowl 10/04/2022

115 - Getting Back in the Fishbowl Chris and Tim are back in The Fishbowl with the goal of being back on a more regular cadence! Join them as they talk about the kickoff to the 2022-2023 school year! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/24583596

114 - Swimming in The Fishbowl with CIA's Steve Aho 06/08/2022

114 - Swimming in The Fishbowl with CIA's Steve Aho I know what your thinking...not that CIA...Joining Chris for this podcast is none other than Copper Island Academy's Principal, Steve Aho. Listen in to hear all the great things happening at Michigan's newest Charter School! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/23365595

113 - Catching up in The Fishbowl 05/27/2022

113 - Catching up in The Fishbowl Chris and Tim are back in The Fishbowl...discussing their recent trip to the Arkansas Charter School Conference, some new developments happening with Flint Community Schools, and some exciting news that you will have to tune in to find out!! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/23251337

112 - Flint Friday with Harold Ford, Writer for East Village Magazine 03/25/2022

112 - Flint Friday with Harold Ford, Writer for East Village Magazine We are fortunate to have Harold Ford join us in The Fishbowl for this installment of Flint Friday. Harold covers all things Flint Michigan for East Village Magazine. In this podcast, we spend the majority of our time discussing Flint Community Schools and the recent happenings with the School Board for Flint Community Schools. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/22573142

111 - One Word for 2022 01/17/2022

111 - One Word for 2022 The concept of One Word comes from the book, One Word that Will Change Your Life, written by Jon Gordon. The idea of One Word will inspire you to simplify your life and work by focusing on just one word for this year. Choose One Word that will impact all six dimensions of your life – mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. One word challenges the idea of resolutions, goals, and lists, and instead asks to think of a word to use as a filter on your life for the next 365 days. /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/21799088

110 - Flint Friday with Rico Phillips, founder of Flint Inner-City Youth Hockey 11/26/2021

110 - Flint Friday with Rico Phillips, founder of Flint Inner-City Youth Hockey We are excited to share our second Flint Friday with a special guest, Rico Phillips. Rico is a retired City of Flint Firefighter and founder of the Flint Inner-City Youth Hockey Program. Join us as we hear Rico share his story and passion for both the City he served for over 25 years and sport he has been connected to for longer than that. Thanks for joining us in The Fishbowl! We hope you enjoy! /episode/index/show/cspartners/id/21291671

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