Intersection Education

In this episode, Corey speaks about the importance of clearly defining your core values. This simple exercise and list can help you as both a leader and a person.What: You should have a list of your most important values.Why: It will help you make decisions, feel better about your decisions, communicate with others, and make you happier.James Clear's list of core valuesConnect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

This episode features Raelene Finlayson. Rae has worked in education for over 20 years from being an EA to teacher, administrator, Principal, Supervisor, Senior Manager at Alberta Education and now a consultant. Along the way she completed a Masters in Early Learning. She has a passion for learning and for working with young children. She has provided support in a variety of areas across the early childhood spectrum - some other favourite topics include inclusion, play, Reggio Inspired programming, and nature based play. We get into many of these topics during our conversation and I think you will hear Rae’s passion for early learning come through. Connect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

Armand Doucet is one of the world’s foremost pracademics and teachers in education for this Digital Age. He is a leader, inspirational speaker, coach, columnist, and author. He has spoken to tens of thousands of teachers on every continent and key international organizations. He has received the Governor General Award for Teaching Excellence in History (2017) and the Canadian Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2015) among other awards.We need to apologize and during the interview we had some internet connection issues. It is a bit choppy in some spots, but we think it still works. We were both at home, with our kids, so you can hear some familiar noises if you are an early years teacher of children playing.Follow Armand on Twitter @DoucetArmandConnect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

This episode features Line Groot Degner speaking about personal coaching. Line describes herself as a transformation agent, but is also a writer and speaker. With a background in sustainable investments, her work today centres around systemic and individual change. She combines strategic acumen and understanding of complex organizational systems with the human side of social impact. Her focus is on creating meaningful change, for the betterment of ourselves and our planet.Visit Line's websiteConnect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

This episode features Cale Birk,  co-author and imagineer of the book – PLC 2.0: Collaborating for Observable Impact in Today’s Schools. Cale also wrote, Changing Change Using Learner-Centered Design. and was a District Principal of Innovation in British Columbia. He is a former teacher and high school Principal who has worked with educators, district leaders, healthcare professionals and industry leaders in Canada, the US, Australia, and Asia to reimagine the experience of teaching, leadership and collaborative learning. You can follow Cale on Twitter (@birklearns) or visit his website.Connect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

Dr. Steven Katz who is a faculty-member in Applied Psychology & Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of Toronto (UT), where he teaches in the Child Study and Education graduate program. He is the recipient of the OISE/UT-wide award for teaching excellence. In addition, he is the Director of the research, evaluation, and capacity-building firm, Aporia Consulting Ltd.Dr. Katz has a Ph.D. in human development and applied psychology, with a specialization in applied cognitive science. His areas of expertise include cognition and learning, teacher education, networked learning communities, leading professional learning, evidence-informed decision-making for school improvement, and leadership for system change. He has received the Governor General’s medal for excellence in his field, and has been involved in research and evaluation, professional development, and consulting with a host of educational organizations around the world. He is an author of several best-selling books, including Leading Schools in a Data-Rich World, Building and Connecting Learning Communities, Intentional Interruption, and The Intelligent, Responsive Leader.You can follow his new work on the OISE website.Connect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

This episode features Kurtis Hewson. As Leader and co-founder of Jigsaw Learning, Kurtis has championed the call for collaborative structures in schools to ensure success for all students and enhance the collective efficacy of those dedicated educators working in classrooms. Kurtis works to establish responsive relationships with districts and system level leaders to design collaborative frameworks for educators and develop leadership capacity at all levels. You can connect with Kurtis via the Jigsaw Learning website or on Twitter.Connect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

In this episode we speak with Andrew Baxter. Andrew has worked in School Based and Community Mental Health for over 18 years.  During his time with Alberta Health Services, he has provided direct treatment for students from K – 12 as well as consultation for their families and their teachers.  He currently serves as the Lead for the Alberta Mental Health Literacy Project which is rolling out in school boards across the province.  He has conducted Mental Health Literacy trainings across Canada and assisted in other provincial/territorial Mental Health Literacy initiatives.  In addition to acting as a consultant to school boards, Andrew provides training to parents, pre-service teachers, health care providers and community partners.  Andrew continues to serve on the School Based Mental Health Quality Improvement Committee in Calgary.  His educational background is in social work and psychology.You can connect with him at @MHLprojectcoWebsites:http://teenmentalhealth.org/http://teenmentalhealth.org/alberta/https://www.youtube.com/user/teenmentalhealth1Book recommendation:The Cure for Everything! by Timothy CaulfieldConnect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

In this episode we speak with Dr. Leanne Peters, the Assistant Superintendent, Learning and Instruction Development at Sunrise School Division in Manitoba. She has a long educational history as Assistant Principal, Principal and Assistant Superintendent. She has also been involved in MASS, the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents, for many years helping to deliver professional learning to teachers and leaders. You can connect with her at @leanne_peterslConnect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookBook recommendations:Intentional Interruption by Steven Katz & Lisa Ain DackThe Intelligent, Responsive Leader by Steven Katz, Lisa Ain Dack, and John MalloyMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

This episode features Katherine Mann, Director of Education Services for Parkland School Division. Katherine started her career in 1992 following a Bachelor of Education degree with Distinction from the University of Alberta. Her first year was serving students as a Grade 4-9 French teacher and Grade 8 Language Arts before making the move the following year to Duffield School where she stayed for 12 years teaching a variety of grades and subjects. She led choral and music productions and coached volleyball, basketball and track & field. Katherine then moved into Administration as Assistant Principal and Principal at different schools. Katherine earned her Masters in Education with a focus on leadership in June 2008. She has extensive experience in the areas of Instructional Leadership and has interest in a number of areas, such as assessment and reporting.Connect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

In this episode we speak with Dr. Jim Brandon, Associate Dean of Professional & Community Engagement and Associate Professor at the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. In his teaching career, he served 23 years in the superintendency in two school districts, worked as a principal for nine years, a vice-principal for four, and began as a secondary social studies teacher.Jim works extensively with several of the provincial educational partners in Alberta. He is a past president of the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS) and served as its Director of Leadership Capacity Building from 2009 through 2011. His two books and a number of recent papers focus on school system leadership in the Alberta context. Dr. Brandon is also a Life Member of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), has conducted two recent research studies for the Association, and currently serves on two of its provincial committees.Connect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

This episode features Etienna Moostoos-Lafferty. Etienna was born and raised in Grande Prairie Alberta. Her family is from the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 8 territory. Etienna has teaching experience both on and off-reserve, and also in public and Catholic school systems. She spent 4 years working for an Indigenous perspective school with the Calgary Board of Education where she learned the importance of culture and language in Indigenous education. Etienna Was called back to Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton) and has worked provincially as an Indigenous Education consultant helping to develop and implement professional development sessions aimed at promoting reconciliation through teacher education. Etienna has created resources for many provincial organizations which help teachers better understand topics such as Residential Schools, Myths and Stereotypes of Indigenous people, progression of the TRC, Digging into the TQS and LQS Applying and Developing about First Nation, Métis and Inuit people and finally, treaty relationships. Today, Etienna works part time consulting and is also the Indigenous Education Coach for Evergreen Catholic Schools. She is completing her masters at the University of Alberta and additionally, has worked as an assistant researcher. You can connect with Etienna at on Twitter.Connect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

This episode features Dr. Jenni Donohoo, who is a three-time, best-selling author and professional learning facilitator with more than 20 years experience in leading school change. Jenni completed her doctorate in 2010. Her dissertation focused on fostering metacognition in adolescent students. In addition to her writing and consulting work, Jenni is on contract with the Council of Ontario Directors of Education. In this role she works alongside system and school leaders in order to improve the quality professional learning and collaboration in schools and districts. Jenni has also designed and taught Experienced Principals’ Courses for the Ontario Principals’ Council and Additional Qualification courses for the University of Windsor. Jenni is the past president of Learning Forward Ontario.Recently, in an interview when John Hattie was asked about whose work he reads and recommends, he named Jenni Donohoo in a short list of up and coming educational leaders.You can connect with Dr. Donohoo at her website or on Twitter.Connect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

In this episode we review the 27 episodes that we put out in 2019. I give a short summary of each guest and talk about why I appreciate them being on the show. Thank you to all the listeners and contributors that made 2019 a banner year for Intersection Education. We appreciate all your continued support in our quest to support school leaders.Connect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookHere is a list with links to all episodes:#32 – George Couros – What The Innovator’s Mindset Brings to Good Teaching#33 – Dr. Jennifer Tupper – Educating Future Teachers#34 – Justin Jackson – Engaging Adults in Learning#35 – Dr. Kate Storey – Healthier Students & Communities#36 – Jennifer Gfroerer – Leading STEM Implementation#37 – Supt. Rob Hill – Police and Schools Working Together#38 – Dr. Marian Small – Numeracy and Math#39 – Dr. Randy Hetherington, Bryn Spence, and Corey Haley – Leading Schools#40 – Tal Thompson – Building Character and Academics#41 – Janelle Allen – Engaging Adult Learning Online#42 – Brian Torrance – Everactive Schools & Healthy Communities#43 – Diane Lander – Concept-Based Instruction#44 – Dr. Jed Richardson – Program Evaluation#45 – Dr. Jody Carrington – Kids These Days#46 – Aaron Dublenko – Innovate for Citizenship and the Environment#47 – Richard Gerver – A Manifesto for Change#48 – Dr. Randy Hetherington, Bryn Spence & Corey Haley – Leader’s Round Table#49 – Langston Evans – Increasing Equity in Schools#50 – Dr. Simon Breakspear – Learning Sprints and Teacher Expertise#51 – Nicole Lakusta – Technology for Learning#52 – What Great Schools Do – Teacher Professional Learning#53 – Brad Langdale – “Doing” Physics#54 – What Great Schools Do – Create Schools Where Students Want to Be#55 – Lynn Leslie – School Planning That Has Impact#56 – Adrian Piccoli – Education from a Minister’s Perspective#57 – Joey Feith – Teaching Physical Education#58 – Dr. Bonnie Stelmach – Building School Communities#59 – Scott Onuczko – Creativity, Communication, & TechnologyMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)

Our guest this episode is Scott Onuczko, Communication Technology teacher at Spruce Grove Composite High School in Alberta. Scott uses both traditional tools and the latest technology to help students explore their creative sides, enhance their design and production skills, explore interests outside the curriculum and change the world … one personally designed and silkscreened t-shirt at a time. Breaking away from the traditional teacher model, Scott has designed his classes around his students' passions, areas of ability and learning needs. He recognizes that in the rapidly changing field of communication technology, he cannot always be the expert in the room, he acts as a guide for students as they solve problems and help each other. He won a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence in 2016. Connect with Intersection Education:Visit the WebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookMusic Information: Scandinavianz- Vacation (Vlog) D-L by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7dswC8QFiwUAdditional Editing by Mike Brazeau (http://www.reelaudio.ca/)