Why Community is the Foundation of Learning with Ross Romano, Rola Tibshirani, Marisa Jackson, Tracy Mergler, and Elizabeth McDonald

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#SameHere Schools

Belouga & Be Podcast Network

19 episodes

1 month ago

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Why Community is the Foundation of Learning with Ross Romano, Rola Tibshirani, Marisa Jackson, Tracy Mergler, and Elizabeth McDonald

#SameHere Schools

1 hour

2 years ago

Why Community is the Foundation of Learning with Ross Romano, Rola Tibshirani, Marisa Jackson, Tracy Mergler, and Elizabeth McDonald

This session looks at the multiple definitions of community and its importance in establishing the right conditions for learning. The discussion includes:

The elements of a supportive community
The upside of accountability
Building a professional network that supports wellness and growth
What it means to receive permission to teach
The relationship between community in professional learning and classroom learning
How engagement with diverse perspectives and experiences supports learning and mental wellness

Speakers:

Ross Romano (@RossBRomano)

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry and beyond clarify their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on LinkedIn.

Rola Tibshirani (@rolat)

Rola is Vice Principal of St. Benedict School in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Read her blog at https://learningprogression.blogspot.com/

Tracy Mergler (@TracyMergler)

Tracy is a special education teacher and founder of Safe Space Organization, a non-clinical, community safe space that strives to change the conversation around mental health by educating, connecting and supporting others through a peer-to-peer network. Learn more: https://www.safespacecny.com/

Marisa Jackson (@MarisaLVJackson)

Marisa is Principal of Woodbridge Elementary School in Rhode Island. She is passionate about all things SEL.

Elizabeth McDonald (@MrsEM_McDonald)

Elizabeth is a middle school principal who will soon transition to the role of Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.

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