Char-Em ISD Leaders in Education

Leadership, Goals, and the Power of Coaching

This episode features Kari Bergman, Head of Coaching, and Kat Schulte, Head of Strengths Initiatives for AG Collaborative, a leadership development group in Zeeland, Michigan. In this episode Kat and Kari share their thoughts on leadership, coaching, and why being intentional about goals is critical for everyone. 

Work your Quirk: An Interview with Brian Buffington

This episode features Brian Buffington, a teacher, musician, speaker, and ed tech expert.  Listen in as Brian talks about ways he is helping teachers and leaders do more with technology and inspiring them to embrace change and new developments such as artificial intelligence.

The Power of Positive Interactions

Kelly Rogers is a school psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and  Special Education Coordinator at the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District. In this episode, Kelly and I talk about the importance of positive adult-student interactions, and how those can be leveraged to cultivate positive relationships and student engagement.

High Expectations: A Conversation with Dr. Nell Duke

This episode features Dr. Nell Duke, one of the world’s foremost experts in early literacy education. Dr. Duke has been recognized numerous times, including being named one of the most influential education scholars in the United States by Education Week, a resource for K-12 education news and information.  For more than 25 years, Dr. Duke served as a professor of education and psychology first at Michigan State University and then at the University of Michigan.

Building Social-Emotional Competence in Children

The Pyramid Model is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s healthy social and emotional development. Join two early childhood experts as they discuss the Pyramid Model, how it has been implemented across the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District, and the results they’ve observed.

Everyone Wins: Petoskey High School’s Peer to Peer Program

This episode features Erin Broughman, Teacher Consultant at the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District,  and Petoskey High School teachers, Heather Loe, and Matt McSweeney. In this episode, Heather, Matt, and Erin talk about Peer-to-Peer, an evidence-based program intended to promote belonging, independence, and academic opportunities for students with disabilities.

Positive and Supportive: An Interview with Naomi Sponable

This episode features Naomi Sponable, preK-12 principal at the Ellsworth Community School. Listen in as Naomi shares ways the Ellsworth Community School staff has established a positive and supportive school culture.

Ensuring a Great Start for All Children: An Interview with Savanah Cool

This episode features Savanah Cool, Director of the Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition, serving young children and families throughout Charlevoix, Emmet and Northern Antrim counties.  

Supporting the Whole Child by Recognizing Culture, Language, and Identity

This episode features Netawn Kiogima and Randy Koch, from the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, where Netawn is the Language Director and Randy is the Behavioral Health Manager. Listen in as Netawn and Randy shared ways they are supporting students in our region and some of the unique challenges facing Native American students. 

Teaching Reading is Complex and Totally Doable: An Interview with KaiLonnie Dunsmore, Ph.D.

This episode features Dr. KaiLonnie Dunsmore. Dr. Dunsmore is recognized at the state and federal level for her  leadership and expertise in literacy and teaching, and for supporting leaders taking the actions necessary to improve literacy instruction.