Leading for Impact Podcast
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.
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6/24/2022
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.
Guest Speaker(s):
- Heber Marquez, Intervention Coordinator, MaCES Magnet; Mayor, City of Maywood
@4HeberInspired
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6/1/2022
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.
Guest Speaker(s):
- Dr. Shilby Sims, Administrative Coordinator of Instruction Black Student Achievement Plan
@DrSims_Tech
5/02/2022
In Episode 6, the Assistant Principal at Arleta High School models and promotes continuous professional learning for herself, teachers, families and students.
Guest Speaker(s):
- Dr. Ana Saucedo, Assistant Principal, Arleta High School
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4/1/2022
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.
Guest Speaker(s):
- Nick Melvoin, L.A. Board of Education Member for District 4 and Vice President @NickMelvoinBD4
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3/1/2022
In Episode 4, empowering leader and Local District Superintendent, Frances Baez, emphasizes the themes of transformation, equity and innovation in our campuses. She creates a culture that enriches teaching and learning with a champion mentality and shares her vision for building leadership and mentorship across communities.
Guest Speaker(s):
- Frances Baez, Superintendent, LD Central @FrancesBaez10
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12/1/2021
In Episode 3, edtech influencers and lifelong learners share their implementation strategies to build capacity at their school site, stay connected as learners, and facilitate 21st century instruction.
Guest Speaker(s):
- Yisel Meza, Teacher @YMeza44
- Maria Yniguez, Title I, TSP Coordinator @MariaYniguez
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10/29/2021
In Episode 2, the Instructional Leadership Team at Garvanza Elementary Technology & Leadership Magnet (GETLM) shares their Digital Citizenship journey. Together, the principal, magnet coordinator, and instructional technology facilitator describe their school's #DigCit culture and plans for a successful Digital Citizenship Week showcase!
Guest Speaker(s):
- Sarah Gilman, Principal @GarvanzaM
- Justina Foulke, Magnet Coordinator
- Wen-Wen Cheng, Instructional Technology Facilitator @EdTech_WenWen
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10/01/2021
In Episode 1, learn about the return to school efforts and examples of how educators are integrating effective learning strategies with our youngest learners in early and secondary education.
Guest Speaker(s):
- Sophia Mendoza, Director @smmendoza123
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