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S5Ep1: Grading Guidance Audio Version

2026/06/12

Brian literally reads the Grading Guidance for listeners of the podcast.

S4Ep3: Leveraging Coaching for Professional Growth with Katie Walker, Kathleen Ader, Amanda Walker, and Kaitlyn West-Cardenas

2025/05/13

Katie Walker and Kathleen Ader are Instructional Coaches. Amanda Walker is a 3rd grade teacher and Kaitlyn West is a high school teacher.

S4Ep2: Spencer Riley & Katie Walker on Curriculum & Pedagogy (5D)

2025/02/17

Spencer Riley is the Director of English Language Development and State and Federal Programs for the NCSD. Katie Walker is an elementary level instructional coach. This episode is part of a series on the 5D instructional framework.

S4Ep1: Going to school with ADHD

2024/12/05

A reflection on navigating school with ADHD. Resources on ADHD: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd#part_2286 https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/index.html

S3Ep13: Mike Giromini on Novi's new elementary literacy resources

2024/06/05

Mike Giromini is the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for the Novi Community School District.

S3E12: Emily Pohlonski & Jenn Smith on Purpose (5D)

2024/05/23

Emily is the Director of Instruction for the Novi Community School District. Jenn is a veteran 1st Grade teacher. Purpose is one of the five dimensions in the 5D Framework.

S3Ep11: Brittany Pearce on Student Engagement (5D)

2024/05/01

Brittany is a middle school level instructional coach. Student Engagement is one of the five dimensions in the 5D Framework.

S3Ep10: Katy Dinkelmann & Lauren Russ on Classroom Environment & Culture (5D)

2024/04/11

Katy is an elementary principal. Lauren is a high school math teacher. Classroom Environment & Culture is one of the five dimensions in the 5D Framework.

S3Ep9: Shai Simmons on managing behavior

2024/03/06

Shai Simmons is a social worker and the Coordinator of Autism Services for NCSD.

S3Ep8: On National Board Certification with Kathleen Ader, Hattie Maguire, and Bethany Bratney

2024/02/21

Kathleen Ader is a National Board Certified Teacher and instructional coach. Hattie Maguire is a National Board Certified Teacher and teaches high school ELA. Bethany Bratney is a National Board Certified Teacher and a high school media specialist.

S3Ep7: Rebekah Schulze on her middle school grading system

2024/01/31

Rebekah is a middle school foreign language and social studies teacher.

S3Ep6: Emily Pohlonski & Carly Musa on Assessment for Student Learning (5D)

2024/01/08

Emily is the Director of Instruction for the Novi Community School District. Carly is an elementary classroom teacher. Assessment for student learning is one of the dimensions in the 5D framework.

S3Ep5: Gina Catrine and Michael Kowalski on Algebra 1's grading system

2023/12/11

Gina and Michael are high school math teachers.

S3Ep4: Reviewing Why Don't Students Like School? with Bethany Bratney

2023/11/27

Bethany is a National Board Certified high school media specialist. Topics: Insights from the book Why Don't Students Like School by Daniel T Willingham.

S3Ep3: Andrew Comb detailing the Grading Pilot

2023/11/13

Andrew is Director of Curriculum and Assessment for the Novi Community School District.