Meet Your Host, LEV’s CEO Chris Korsmo
As a first generation college graduate, Chris knows first hand the transformative power of education to lift families out of poverty. In her podcast series, she will talk to some of the folks leading the charge – both nationally and locally – to make our schools great.
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Episodes
Susan Enfield: Working to keep cuts out of the classroom in SeattleOctober 26, 2011 (15:40)
In the final entry of a three-part series focused on school funding, we talk with Susan Enfield, the Interim Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. During our discussion, Enfield discusses maintaining professional growth and support for teachers and principals in the face of a budget crisis and her attempts to keep cuts out of the the classroom. Enfield also believes in keeping an eye to the future, noting the importance of being able to recover from the cuts when things get better. Listen now.
Mary Alice Heuschel: Budget cuts threaten Renton’s academic progressOctober 19, 2011 (21:53)
In the second of a three-part series focusing on school funding, we talk with Mary Alice Heuschel, Superintendent of Renton School District. The 2011 Washington Superintendent of the Year heads a diverse student body, with 89 languages spoken in her schools. Cuts to an already financially-strained district – 54% of Renton students experience poverty – have forced the district to be more “strategic and streamlined.” Listen in as Heuschel discusses the drastic cuts she has had to make while she works to ensure a quality education for Renton school kids. Listen now.
Rob Neu: District budget woes are personal in Fed WayOctober 12, 2011 (18:06)
In the first of a three-part series focusing on school funding, we talk with Rob Neu, Superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools. Bringing his experience from Michigan, Neu is passionate about having his students be college-ready, especially those from traditionally underserved communities. This means being open to new ideas, engaging stakeholders, and staying committed to offering the arts and music, even in the face of drastic cuts. For Neu, a father to six children, these cuts aren’t just tough, they’re personal. Listen now.
Terence Johnson: The importance of leadershipOctober 6, 2011 (16:23)
Terence Johnson is the Senior Director of Leadership at the KIPP Foundation. Founded in 1994, KIPP is a nationally-recognized network of free, open-enrollment public charter schools. Terence has an undying passion to help children succeed in under-served communities. For Terence, it is critical to ensure that teachers and school administrators have a focus on high achievement, both for themselves and for students. Listen now.
Kati Haycock: Early learning, expectations & how to make schools greatSeptember 15, 2011 (22:50)
Kati Haycock is one of the nation’s leading child advocates in the field of education. She currently serves as President of the Education Trust. Established in 1992, the Trust does what no other Washington-based education organization seeks to do — speaks up for what’s right for young people, especially those who are poor or members of minority groups. The Trust also provides hands-on assistance to educators who want to work together to improve student achievement, pre-kindergarten through college. Listen now.
