Thriving Educators
Thriving Educators
Brian Langley
Thirty minute conversations hosted by Brian Langley featuring NCSD's education leaders.
Ep20: Rod Franchi on the importance of historical thinking
Rod is a high school social studies teacher.
May 10, 2022
26 min
Ep19: Rod Franchi on the importance of historical knowledge
Rod is a high school social studies teacher.
May 10, 2022
23 min
Ep18: Hattie Maguire on loving teaching after 20 years
Hattie is a National Board Certified high school ELA teacher.
May 4, 2022
20 min
Ep17: Dr. RJ Webber on Distributed Leadership
Dr. Webber is Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services for the Novi Community School District until July 1, 2022, when he will be Superintendent of Northville Public Schools.
Apr 28, 2022
24 min
Ep16: Andrew Comb on Understanding by Design
Andrew is Assistant Principal at Novi High School.
Apr 19, 2022
22 min
Ep15: Kailee Chichila and Holly Watson on Executive Function
Kailee is a school psychologist at the secondary level. Holly is a school social worker at the elementary level.
Apr 8, 2022
20 min
Ep14: Darby Hoppenstedt on Universal Accommodations
Darby is the Director of Student Support Services for the Novi Community School District. Topics include environmental, behavioral, instructional, and organizational accommodations.
Mar 8, 2022
23 min
Ep13: Kathleen Ader on Putting Your Best Digital Foot Forward
Kathleen is a National Board Certified teacher and instructional coach. Topics include effective ways to organize virtual classroom space. 
Jan 20, 2022
25 min
Ep12: Reviewing Make it Stick with Bethany Bratney
Bethany is a National Board Certified media specialist. Topics: Insights from the book Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Roediger, H. L., McDaniel, M. A., Brown, P. C. (2014)
Dec 15, 2021
33 min
Ep11: Marsha Reid on the potential of co-teaching
Marsha Reid is a special education teacher with 28 years of experience. 
Nov 16, 2021
20 min
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