Leading for Impact Podcast
Leading for Impact Podcast
L.A. Unified Instructional Technology Initiative
You are invited to listen in on how L.A. Unified is making an impact with instructional technology. In this monthly podcast you will hear directly from educational leaders who are leveraging technology along with sound instructional practices to transform teaching and learning in equitable ways.
Episode 14 - Game Changers: Esports Champions
In Episode 14, varsity champions of the Level Up Los Angeles discuss their process and how the team harnessed the power of esports to develop leadership skills, overcome challenges, and make a lasting impact.
Jun 4, 2024
23 min
Episode 13 - Esports in Education
In Episode 13, pioneering esports leaders share what inspires them to offer esports to their students, how engagement supports achievement, and the valuable skills and opportunities students gain by participating in this growing phenomenon.
Mar 7, 2024
36 min
Episode 12 - Artificial Intelligence
In Episode 12, inspired leaders from The Science Academy STEM Magnet discuss generative artificial intelligence (AI) for their community and building AI awareness. Their goal is to be the leading institution when it comes to the utilization and implementation of AI.
Dec 5, 2023
30 min
Episode 11 - #CS4LAUSD
In Episode 11, an empowered leadership team at James Madison Middle School share the unique experiences as a classroom teacher, Edtech coach and administrator working collaboratively to drive ongoing learning and innovations around the integration of computer science with all learners.
Jun 1, 2023
28 min
Episode 10 - #EquityAndCitizenshipAdvocate
An empowered leadership team at Maywood Center for Enriched Studies share insight to their roles as leaders, advocates, and practitioners of digital citizenship year round and in their daily interactions with students and the community. 
Mar 24, 2023
Episode 9 - #EmpoweredLeader
In Episode 9, L.A. Unified Board of Education Member for District 3, Scott Schmerelson, discusses Special Education, Family and Community Engagement, and Student Advisory Council, emphasizing that we are all advocates for students.
Nov 1, 2022
20 min
Episode 8 - #EquityAndCitizenshipAdvocate
In Episode 8, the Mayor of the City of Maywood, doctoral student, and intervention coordinator at Maywood Center for Enriched Studies is a servant leader who advocates for the infrastructure supporting learning, collaboration, and student voice.
Jun 24, 2022
23 min
Episode 7 - #VisionaryPlanner
In Episode 7, the Administrative Coordinator of Instruction for Black Student Achievement in Local District West shares lessons learned, best practices, challenges and the impact of learning with technology.
Jun 1, 2022
15 min
Episode 6 - #ConnectedLearner
In Episode 6, the assistant principal at Arleta High School, Dr. Ana Saucedo, models and promotes continuous professional learning for herself, teachers, families and students. 
May 2, 2022
14 min
Episode 5 - #EmpoweredLeader -Vice President of the L.A Unified Board of Education
In Episode 5, L.A. Unified Board of Education Member for District 4 and Vice President, Nick Melvoin, discusses District options and pathways, where all are welcome.
Apr 1, 2022
14 min
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