Lessons from the Field - Episode 50 Duration: 00:37:07 Guests: Kristina Waugh (principal), Andy Langford (science teacher), Brianne Welser (social studies teacher), Shaun Mauser (librarian), Debika Ingham (math teacher) - Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students. Ranked among the best schools in Texas and the United States, the Ann Richards School for Young Wo ..read more

Lessons from the Field - Episode 48 Duration: 00:33:16 Guests: McCallum High School Science Teachers: Elise Baughman and Jace Klein Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students. Elise Baughman teaches AP Chemistry, Forensic Science, and Scientific Research & Design at McCallum High School. She is also the Campus Innovation Connector and Assistant Tennis Coach. When she isn't at school Elise enjoys golfi ..read more

Lessons from the Field - Episode 47 Duration: 00:35:25 Guests: 4th Grade Dual Language Teachers: Yadi Landaverde (Houston ES), Santiago Tobajas-Herrera (Becker ES), Jocelin Aguilar - (Houston ES) Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students. Yadi Landaverde grew up in the Valley and has three children that she enjoys spending time with and who keep her busy.  One of her passions is advocating for dual ..read more

Lessons from the Field - Episode 46 Duration: 00:40:31 Guests: Michelle Hernandez & Caitlin Kender: Professional Learning Coordinators and Kenneth Loyde: Social/Emotional Learning & Culturally Proficient Instruction Specialist Austin ISD Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students. Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning Social Media: @AustinISDPL During this episode, we discuss: [3:21] What are ..read more

Lessons from the Field - Episode 45 Duration: 00:31:33 Guests: Statia Paschel, Director of Social & Emotional Learning and Cultural Proficiency & Inclusiveness, Austin ISD Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students. Statia Paschel grew up in Charleston, SC and has been an educator for 18 years. During that time she has served her school community as a  Health/PE teacher, elementary classroom ..read more

Lessons from the Field - Episode 44 Duration: 00:32:01 Guests: Michelle Hernandez and Josefina Hughes, Professional Learning Design Coordinators Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students. Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning Social Media: @AustinISDPL During this episode, we discuss: [2:37] - What is AISD CONNECT; [8:08} - Learning series and companion BLEND (Canvas) course; [14:17] - Foundation of ..read more

Lessons from the Field - Episode 43 Duration: 00:39:11 Guests: Danielle Perico, Director of STEM; Jessica Jolliffe, Director of Humanities; Laura Browder, Director of Technology Integration Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students. Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning Social Media: @AustinISDPL During this episode, we discuss: [1:39] - Austin ISD academic focus for SY2021-22;  [9:42] - Accel ..read more

Lessons from the Field - Episode 42 Duration: 00:42:46 Guests: Dr. Jane Ross: Executive Director of Social & Emotional Wellness and Systems of Support, Austin ISD; Dr. Suzanne Newell: Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Austin ISD; Dr. Joseph Allen: Director in the Office of Equity, Austin ISD Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students. Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning Social ..read more

Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students. Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning Social Media: @AustinISDPL Episode 41 features David Reinhart, the Director of Professional Learning in the Austin Independent School District. During this episode, we discuss: Professional learning focus for the start of the SY2021-22 [3:22] Equity and culturally responsive instruction [7:19] Onboarding new hires [9:45 ..read more

Duration: 00:31:07 Guest: Alana Urbano, Hart Elementary School, Austin ISD Lessons from the Field engages staff members from the Austin Independent School District about teaching and learning in our community. Discussions focus on various education topics and how they impact and empower teachers and students. Website: Austin ISD Professional Learning Social Media: @AustinISDPL Want to be a guest on the Lessons From the Field Podcast? Tell us your story! Fill out this form and we'll get in touch with you! In this episode, Mark Gurgel and Matthew Castilleja interview Alana Urbano. Alana Urbano ..read more