The Fishbowl: Eyes on Education: Recent Episodes
Tim Tenneriello
In this episode, Seth Petty discusses the experiences that shaped his leadership, the importance of accountability and student outcomes, and the role Detroit Community Schools plays as a beacon of hope in the Brightmoor community. Through meaningful partnerships, innovative programming, and a relentless focus on students, DCS is creating pathways for success and transforming lives.
Dr. Nick Orlowski joins Chris this week on The Fishbowl to discuss his 'One Word' for the year. The 'One Word' concept is about focusing on a single word as a guiding principle, bringing clarity, simplicity, and intentional living instead of juggling multiple goals. Tune in for an inspiring conversation!
On today’s episode of The Fishbowl, Chris sits down with members of the team from Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac to celebrate their outstanding basketball season! From dedication to their many triumphs, tune in for the inside scoop on the journey that made this season unforgettable.
This week on The Fishbowl, Chris is joined by Dr. Lisa Weir for a very special Two for Tuesday episode. In honor of her late father's birthday, Dr. Weir shares two invaluable pieces of wisdom he passed down to her. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation you won't want to miss.
This week on Two for Tuesday, Chris sits down with Dawn Marshall, Chief Compliance Officer at CS Partners. Tune in for a fresh episode packed with two valuable insights designed to boost both your personal and professional life.
This week, Chris returns to the fishbowl with special guests Holly Kilburn and Michele Lewis as they dive into the concept of One Word for 2025. The One Word challenge is all about choosing a single word to focus on throughout the year. In this episode, Holly, Michele, and Chris share their chosen words and discuss how focusing on one powerful word can simplify life, boost focus, and inspire lasting change. Tune in for some inspiring insights and practical tips for making 2025 your best year yet!
This week on Two for Tuesday, Chris sits down with Kait Burton, Payroll Specialist at CS Partners. Tune in for a fresh episode packed with two valuable insights designed to boost both your personal and professional life.
This week on Two for Tuesday, Chris sits down with Andrea Whitney, Payroll and Accounts Receivable Specialist at CS Partners. Tune in for a fresh episode packed with two valuable insights designed to boost both your personal and professional life.
Join Chris Matheson as he dives deep into the latest M-Step results with CS Partner's Director of Professional Learning/S2, Nick Orlowski. In this enlightening episode, they explore how socioeconomic status shapes educational outcomes and what it means for our schools and students. Tune in for insights that challenge the status quo and inspire change in our education system!
This week on Two for Tuesday, Chris sits down with Laura Carpenter, Senior Vice President of School Financial Operations at CS Partners. Tune in for a fresh episode packed with two valuable insights designed to boost both your personal and professional life.
This week on Two for Tuesday, Chris sits down with Chris Collins, the Director of Campus Recreation & Fitness at SVSU. Tune in for a fresh episode packed with two valuable insights designed to boost both your personal and professional life.
Join Chris this week for the latest Two for Tuesday, where each episode features two insightful ideas aimed at enhancing your personal and professional life.
Join Chris this week for the latest Two for Tuesday, where each episode features two insightful ideas aimed at enhancing your personal and professional life.
Join Chris this week for the latest Two for Tuesday, where each episode features two insightful ideas aimed at enhancing your personal and professional life.
Join Chris this week for the premiere of Two for Tuesday, where each episode features two insightful ideas aimed at enhancing your personal and professional life.
On this episode of The Fishbowl, host Chris Matheson and this week's guests, Dr. Sarah Pazur and Dr. Nick Orlowski dive into the complexities of America's educational landscape. Together, they dissect a thought-provoking article from the Wall Street Journal titled "America Has Too Many Schools."
In this captivating conversation, Dr. Pazur and Dr. Orlowski, each bringing their unique perspectives, delve into the advantages and drawbacks of both large-scale educational institutions and smaller, more intimate settings. Their insightful analysis sheds light on the factors contributing to declining enrollment rates and the potential ramifications for the future of education in the United States. Tune in and join the conversation in The Fishbowl!
Welcome to the newest episode of the Fishbowl Podcast, where we're excited to have Joe Corkran as our special guest! Join your host Chris Matheson as they embark on a deep dive into Joe's captivating journey, delving into his career, his adventures in educational athletics, and his dedication to community service.
Join Chris this week in The Fishbowl as he sits down with Dr. Nick Orlowski and Ryan Tomlinson to delve into the pivotal role of relationships within educational settings. Tune in to explore their insights on cultivating social capital and gain valuable tips for fostering connections that can help enhance attendance and mitigate behavioral challenges in schools.
Join Chris this week in The Fishbowl as he sits down with Dr. Sarah Pazur to dive into her experience at the Deeper Learning Conference in San Diego, hosted at High Tech High. Dr. Pazur, alongside FlexTech High School's Instructional Coach, Joy Lyman, co-presented on the intriguing topic of "What Poetry Makes Possible." Tune in to this episode to explore their fascinating insights and discussions.
Join Chris and Harold as they dive into the latest from Flint! From community updates to impactful events, get ready for an engaging discussion on what exactly is shaping the city.
This week, Chris is accompanied by three colleagues from CS Partners as they delve into the significance of their chosen "One Word" for the year. Join the conversation as Ellen Cramer, Chris Douglas, and Kate Sartori share insights into their roles within the company and their aspirations for the year ahead.
This week on The Fishbowl, Chris is joined by Heather Sherrer and Michelle Soltz as they delve into their chosen One Word for 2024. Tune in to this insightful episode as they share their perspectives and reflections for the year ahead.
Join Chris in The Fishbowl this week as he welcomes three new guests to the podcast. Anna Hickel, Amanda Clark, and Andrea Whitney share their One Word choices for 2024. Tune in to this episode to discover their inspiring and thought-provoking insights!
It's a new year, which means it's time to kick off the One Word series!
Laura Carpenter, SVP of School Financial Operations, joins Chris in The Fishbowl to reflect on their past words, and discuss Laura's One Word for 2024 and her priorities for implementing it both personally and professionally. Tune in to hear what word she chose!
CS Partners Chief Human Resource Officer Carlie Lockwood joins Chris in The Fishbowl to discuss Peace, Love, and Joy and how she hopes to work on each moving forward in her day-to-day life.
Dr. Lisa Weir and Lorraine Cook join Chris in The Fishbowl to discuss what television series they recommend to educators to help them become more efficient and effective in the job that they do serving students. If you are interested or curious about leadership roles as they relate to schools, this episode is for you!
Dr. Sarah Pazur joins Chris in the fishbowl to discuss another recommendation for educators looking to unwind and watch something while still furthering their growth in the education field. This recommendation will be sure to make you smile. "School of Rock" is a fictional and comedic portrayal of teaching, it underscores the significance of passion, creativity, and individualized approaches in education. Educators can use the takeaways discussed in this episode to inspire and enhance their teaching practices.
To kick off the Television for Educators series, Dr. Nick Orlowski joins Chris in the fishbowl to share the show he recommends to educators to watch to help them improve their practice.
While the show is not directly about education, tune in to hear about the themes of positivity, leadership, and teamwork and how that can resonate with educators and offer valuable insights into creating a positive and effective learning environment for their students.
This year on November 20th and 21st, CS Partners hosted the 12th Annual Conference for their entire network of charter school partners. Early feedback from attendees suggests that this could possibly have been the best conference yet. Tune in to hear Nick Orlowski and Sara Fields tell Chris just what made this year so great, and what they plan to make next year even better!
Dr. Sarah Pazur, Iris Law-Hicks, Elaina Holsey and Dr. Nick Orlowski join Chris this week in The Fishbowl to discuss the issue of chronic absenteeism.
What is causing students to miss so much school? What are the effects of absenteeism on the school system? How can we combat it? The questions around this topic are endless, and this stellar group of educational professionals is ready to jump right in!
Chris and Tim are joined by a handful of guest to discuss The Daily Stoic. Join us as we share some nuggets of wisdom are shared from this great book.
Join us in The Fishbowl as we chat with Dylan Luna, Board Member of Flint Community Schools.
Join Chris and Tim in The Fishbowl as they discuss several topics that are swirling around in the education world today. Some of the topics discussed are cell phone use in schools, pick up and drop off at schools, school board dynamics, and more! We would love to hear your take on some of these issues in schools. Please join our conversation!
Are you curious about what makes a school a good school? If so, we invite you to join us in the Fishbowl for a lively discussion on this topic. During our conversation with Dr. Nick Orlowski, we'll explore various factors that contribute to a school's success, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and extracurricular activities. Through engaging dialogue and thoughtful reflection, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a good school and how all schools can thrive to support their students in achieving academic success.
Join Chris and Tim in The Fishbowl as they discuss some recent Professional Development that has been put on at the CS Partners Home Office. We would encourage you to not only listen to this podcast but also check out Tim Spiker's book, "The Only Leaders Worth Following" as it is the foundational leadership approach that the training is centered around. Tim Spiker's ideas are perfect for both the new and veteran leader.
Happy New Year!! Back in The Fishbowl for the first time in 2023 and excited to bring you our annual podcast on our One Word. For our new listeners, One Word comes from Jon Gordan and is a unique take on new years resolutions! Looking forward to a great 2023!!
CS Partners was blessed to have Hamish Brewer join our Network at our Annual Conference. Hamish Brewer is a powerful and positive disruptor who transcends the status quo and typical norms in leadership and education. Mr. Brewer is a globally recognized advocate who built his reputation on results and performance, becoming affectionately known as the Relentless, Tattooed Skateboarding Principal with his galvanizing message to“Be Relentless”and his high-octane delivery style.
Join us in The Fishbowl as we talk with Hamish about his Keynote, his passion for the work that he does, and some tangible tips for any leader.
Dylan Luna was just recently elected to the Flint Community Schools School Board. We are grateful for him joining us in The Fishbowl to talk about his campaign and his vision for the future of Flint Community Schools!
Join us in The Fishbowl as we talk about an article Tim wrote on LinkedIn about Two Things Good Leaders Do. We would love to hear your thoughts!
Chris and Tim are joined in The Fishbowl by Laura Carpenter, Senior VP of School Operations, to discuss Jon Acuff's book, Soundtracks. Jon lays out a solution to solve the superproblem of overthinking into your superpower. If you feel like you have a problem with overthinking, this podcast is for you!
What comes to mind when you hear strategic planning? I'm guessing just reading that caused your eyes to roll. Give us 41 minutes of your time to show you a better way to go from where your school is to where you want your school to be. Chris and Tim are joined by Dr. Nick Orlowski to talk about how implementing an operating framework has the power to help school leadership teams gain the clarity and control necessary to achieve their long term vision.
Chris and Tim are back in The Fishbowl with the goal of being back on a more regular cadence! Join them as they talk about the kickoff to the 2022-2023 school year!
I know what your thinking...not that CIA...Joining Chris for this podcast is none other than Copper Island Academy's Principal, Steve Aho. Listen in to hear all the great things happening at Michigan's newest Charter School!
Chris and Tim are back in The Fishbowl...discussing their recent trip to the Arkansas Charter School Conference, some new developments happening with Flint Community Schools, and some exciting news that you will have to tune in to find out!!
We are fortunate to have Harold Ford join us in The Fishbowl for this installment of Flint Friday. Harold covers all things Flint Michigan for East Village Magazine. In this podcast, we spend the majority of our time discussing Flint Community Schools and the recent happenings with the School Board for Flint Community Schools.
The concept of One Word comes from the book, One Word that Will Change Your Life, written by Jon Gordon. The idea of One Word will inspire you to simplify your life and work by focusing on just one word for this year. The beauty of One Word comes in the simplicity of it. Choose One Word that will impact all six dimensions of your life – mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. One word challenges the idea of resolutions, goals, and lists, and instead asks to think of a word to use as a filter on your life for the next 365 days. This multi-part series will shine the light on our Home Office staff and will highlight how and why they picked the words that they did. Have you picked your One Word yet?
We are excited to share our second Flint Friday with a special guest, Rico Phillips. Rico is a retired City of Flint Firefighter and founder of the Flint Inner-City Youth Hockey Program. Join us as we hear Rico share his story and passion for both the City he served for over 25 years and sport he has been connected to for longer than that. Thanks for joining us in The Fishbowl! We hope you enjoy!
Chris and Tim are fortunate to have a former student join them in The Fishbowl, Mr. Jonathan Blanchard. Not only is Jon a Charter School Graduate, who attended Kettering University, he is a successful entrepreneur that has successfully found a way to blend athletics and concepts of STEM in order to more actively engage students and introduce them to all the potential STEM focused career tracks. You can find out more about STEMLETICS on his website www.stemletics.com and by listening in to this podcast. Thanks for joining us in The Fishbowl Jonathan Blanchard!!
James Reid is one of the nation's top employment attorneys. He counsels business owners, serial entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, in-house counsel, and human resources directors to make strategic business decisions, from hiring to firing, while complying with the ever changing and overlapping laws. He brings a business and proactive approach to legal matters to help employers make strategic business decisions to minimize the potential for litigation and business disruption. James is a renowned keynote and national speaker at conferences and events, including the American Payroll Association, SHRM, and HR Day. We are fortunate to have him in The Fishbowl with us!
We are excited to bring our first Flint Friday to the Fishbowl. Over the next few weeks we want to bring in exceptional, passionate people that are working incredible hard for students across the City of Flint, MI. Our first guest in The Fishbowl is Bryant Nolden. Mr. Nolden holds many hats, Executive Director of Berston Fieldhouse, County Commissioner, retired School Teacher. We were honored to sit with and learn from Bryant about the City and the work happening at historic Berston Fieldhouse. We hope you enjoy!
Negativity can grow and fester when people talk about each other instead of talking to each other. This is a really fast way to erode your culture. In this podcast, we talk about talking to each other and not talking about each other, and Chris shares some wisdom he has picked up from Simon Sinek on how best to approach conversations where conflict is present.
Welcome back to The Fishbowl! Listen in as Chris and Tim share their favorite memories of back to school, as well as, discussing some recent events in local Mid-Michigan school politics. We are excited to be back to school! Looking forward to seeing you in The Fishbowl all 21/22 year long!
Tim and Chris are on location in the north end of Flint, MI for this podcast with special guest Steve Wolbert. Steve is the CEO and Co-Founder of SIPI. SIPI is an organization that seeks to empower people and organizations to do great things. You can find out more about SIPI and the work they do by heading to their website https://www.sipi-inc.com/. Listen in to hear from Steve about the great work the team at SIPI are doing within their community.
Chris and Tim are back in The Fishbowl to discuss the role EOS plays in the strategic planning and operations management of CS Partners. We would love to connect with anyone that would like to discuss how to utilize our approach to help your school fulfill their mission and vision.
Last week, we had the privilege to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for Orchard Academy, a school of excellence located in the North End of Detroit. Orchard Academy is entering its first year of operation this Fall, and is designed as a replication of the Stockwell Model, out of the Charyl Stockwell Academy District located in Livingston County. Chris and Tim spend some time highlighting some of the key components of the Stockwell Model and the exciting possibilities and opportunities associated with this replication project for the students in City of Detroit and surrounding communities.
Chris and Tim are back in The Fishbowl to discuss an article that Tim came across regarding effective school leadership. Find the article linked below and join us for this thought provoking podcast.
What Great Principals Really Do
No better guest to join us for our 100th podcast!! Listen in as Dan Quisenberry, President of MAPSA, shares his experience with influential teachers that have impacted his life and the unique ways MAPSA highlights premier educators across our state. Please join us in The Fishbowl as we cotinue our celebration of teachers! #seeateacherthankateacher
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from The Fishbowl! Listen in as Chris and Tim celebrate and talk about the teachers that they are fortunate to have learned from and worked with! A week of appreciation is certainly not enough to adequately convey our gratitude and appreciation for all the hard working teachers out there that are shaping and molding the lives of the next generation! We most definitely appreciate you!!
Hello Fishbowlers! We are excited to be back in the Fishbowl after a few months off. Chris and Tim are joined by Dr. Lisa Weir, one of the newest members of the CS Partners team! You may remember Lisa from a panel podcast that we conducted about one year ago. Listen in for an opportunity to get to know more about Lisa and her journey into Education Leadership.
Chris and Tim are joined in The Fishbowl by former student, colleague, and friend - Dylan Luna. Chris has often described Dylan as a perfect avatar for the school choice movement. Dylan describes his journey through both traditional public and charter schools throughout his early life. Dylan is a proud Michigan State Graduate and is currently working to complete his second master's degree. He has worked in and around education since graduating from college working both as a teacher and a central office employee. Currently, Dylan works in governmental relations for National Heritage Academies in Grand Rapids, MI. Listen in as we discuss Dylan's journey!
As we are celebrating National School Choice Week, we thought it was best to bring some charter school graduates into The Fishbowl for a conversation around their experience attending a charter school. The panel assembled are all graduates of the International Academy of Flint Classes of 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. Listen in to hear these charter school grads share what having the opportunity to attend a charter school meant to them!
The concept of One Word comes from the book, One Word that Will Change Your Life, written by Jon Gordon. The idea of One Word will inspire you to simplify your life and work by focusing on just one word for this year. The beauty of One Word comes in the simplicity of it. Choose One Word that will impact all six dimensions of your life – mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. One word challenges the idea of resolutions, goals, and lists, and instead asks to think of a word to use as a filter on your life for the next 365 days. This multi-part series will shine the light on our Home Office staff and will highlight how and why they picked the words that they did. Have you picked your One Word yet?
The concept of One Word comes from the book, One Word that Will Change Your Life, written by Jon Gordon. The idea of One Word will inspire you to simplify your life and work by focusing on just one word for this year. The beauty of One Word comes in the simplicity of it. Choose One Word that will impact all six dimensions of your life – mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. One word challenges the idea of resolutions, goals, and lists, and instead asks to think of a word to use as a filter on your life for the next 365 days. This multi-part series will shine the light on our Home Office staff and will highlight how and why they picked the words that they did. Have you picked your One Word yet?
The concept of One Word comes from the book, One Word that Will Change Your Life, written by Jon Gordon. The idea of One Word will inspire you to simplify your life and work by focusing on just one word for this year. The beauty of One Word comes in the simplicity of it. Choose One Word that will impact all six dimensions of your life – mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. One word challenges the idea of resolutions, goals, and lists, and instead asks to think of a word to use as a filter on your life for the next 365 days. This multi-part series will shine the light on our Home Office staff and will highlight how and why they picked the words that they did. Have you picked your One Word yet?
The concept of One Word comes from the book, One Word that Will Change Your Life, written by Jon Gordon. The idea of One Word will inspire you to simplify your life and work by focusing on just one word for this year. The beauty of One Word comes in the simplicity of it. Choose One Word that will impact all six dimensions of your life – mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. One word challenges the idea of resolutions, goals, and lists, and instead asks to think of a word to use as a filter on your life for the next 365 days. This multi-part series will shine the light on our Home Office staff and will highlight how and why they picked the words that they did. Have you picked your One Word yet?
Happy New Year!! A familiar guest joins Tim and Chris in The Fishbowl - Dr. Ticheal Jones. In this podcast, we dive into some of the political happenings around the country. We discuss President Elect Biden's choice for Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona, the Senate Runoff Election in GA, and the joint-session today for the certification of the Electoral College. Most importantly, we discussed Tim's favorite political topic - Student Loan Forgiveness! We would love to hear what you think of today's podcast!
Corey Northrop, Executive Director of The Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools at Central Michigan University, joins us in The Fishbowl for the last podcast in our Michigan Authorizer Series. CMU was the first Authorizer in Michigan and the first University Authorizer in the country. As the leader of an organization so ingrained in the fabric of the charter school movement, Corey provides a unique perspective on Authorizing and the work carried out by his team in partnership with their schools. Join us in The Fishbowl as we close out this interesting series.
Mariah Wanic from Bay Mills Community College, Dr. K.C. Holder from Northern Michigan University, and Chris Oshelski from Lake Superior State University join us in The Fishbowl as we continue our Michigan Authorizer Series. All three of these Charter School Offices are unique in that they are located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. They give great insight into the collaboration between Authorizer's and also they capture what are the elements of their work in which they feel the most pride!
We are so excited to end the year with our Michigan Authorizer Series! Chris and Tim are joined in The Fishbowl by Dr. Ron Rizzo, Director of the Ferris State University Charter School Office and Dr. David Lewis, Director of the School/University Partnership Office at Saginaw Valley State University. Dr. Lewis and Dr. Rizzo provide insight into their own personal backgrounds and into the essential elements of the role the Authorizer in Michigan. Both of their offices charter a diverse portfolio of students and models of education. Our goal through this series is to highlight the amazing, and often unseen work, that our Authorizers do on behalf of over 150,000 students across the State of Michigan.
We are joined by a very special guest in the Fishbowl for this podcast, Michigan Senate Minority Leader - Jim Ananich. Senator Ananich represents Michigan's 27th District covering a large portion of Genesee County. Jim shares with us his background and experience that has brought him to this point. A large point of pride for Jim is his connection to education as a former Social Studies teacher. Senator Ananich discusses the Flint Water Crisis as well as the state of education in his district as well as Michigan as a whole.
We are so grateful for Nyse Holloman's willingness to join us in The Fishbowl to provide some insight into the work of the Voices for Children Advocacy Center as they serve and provide therapy to children throughout Genesee and Shiawassee Counties that have been traumatized by human trafficking and sexual assault. Not only will this podcast show the horrors of this despicable practice, but you can hear some of the victories that the Voices for Children Advocacy Center have experienced. If you want to know more about this organization please visit their website
https://www.voicesforcac.org/
We are honored to have Genesee County Sheriff, Chris Swanson, join us in The Fishbowl to give incredible insight into Human Trafficking in Michigan and abroad. Chris and Tim are able to dive into Sheriff Swanson's background, the moment this summer that made national news surrounding protests in Flint following George Floyd's death, and the issue of Human Trafficking. Sheriff Swanson has relentless passion for his work, and that passion shines through in this episode as he provides some practical tips for educators and everyday citizens to help Law Enforcement's efforts to eradicate this horrendous practice.
This week, Chris and Tim brought on some guests to The Fishbowl to discuss the prevalence and horrors of human trafficking across the State of Michigan and around the country. In addition to raising awareness, there are some tangible steps educators can take to support local law enforcement and advocacy groups in the work to end this horrendous practice. Over the next few days, you will have the opportunity to hear from the Sheriff of Genesee County, Chris Swanson and the President/CEO of the Voices 4 Children Advocacy Center, Nyse Holloman. Chris and Tim discuss the upcoming series in this introduction of the Human Trafficking Series.
Dr. Sarah Pazur, Director of School Leadership for CS Partners, joins us in The Fishbowl to share her journey as an educational leader. Dr. Pazur dedicated her entire career working in the field on education reform. We are grateful for the opportunity to sit down with her and discuss what motivates her in her work and share some insights into the future of education. We hope you enjoy this look into an amazing educator that is making and has made a difference in the lives of so many students!
This week, Chris and Tim dive into an article written by Mitch Albom in the Detroit Free Press during the week of the election. Albom challenges all of us to examine ourselves and our behavior in light of the ugliness we see consistently in the media. We examine this and provide some of our own insight into how best we can "Be the change we wish to see in the world"!!
You can view the article here
Tim and Chris reflect on the incredible guests that have joined us in The Fishbowl over the last year. We highlight some lessons learned and key takeaways. We would love to hear some of your favorite thoughts, topics, or opinions from The Fishbowl over the last year! Let us know what you think!
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) recently released a report on Education Equity in Michigan. This 62 page report addresses some of the inequities present in public education. Chris and Tim invite Dan Quisenberry and Buzz Thomas into The Fishbowl to discuss the MCRC's findings. Dan is the President of MAPSA and Buzz Thomas is a former state legislator and is the Co-Founder of Thomas Group Consulting.
Follow this link to see the MCRC Report
Follow this link for more information about Buzz Thomas
Follow this link to Michigan Association of Public School Academies webpage
As we discuss Education in Flint, we wanted to invite someone on the podcast that could describe to listeners what going to Flint Schools used to be like. We are grateful that Marcellus Miller, '96 graduate of Flint Central High School, agreed to join us in The Fishbowl. Marcellus shares his K-12 experience through Flint Community Schools, but he also shares with us his heart and passion for coaching young people in the game of basketball (and more importantly, coaching young people about life). Thanks for joining us in the Fishbowl Marcellus!!
What a special podcast this one is....the partnership between Kettering University and Carriage Town Ministries is a unique one but so very powerful. Dr. Gatlin and Mr. Stock share their background and talk about their respective institutions and collective partnership through the University Avenue Corridor Coalition (UACC). The UACC has done and is doing amazing work to help revitalize the City. Listen in to hear about the amazing work these two longstanding institutions in Flint are committed to for a brighter and better community!
We are fortunate to have the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint, Tauzzari Robinson, join us in The Fishbowl. Tauzzari shares with us not only his passion for the work the Boys and Girls Club does, but he gives us some real perspective on how the Boys and Girls Club supports the Flint Community through their work. You won't want to miss this podcast!
As we kick off the second half of the Education in Flint Series, what better group to hear from than the Crim Fitness Foundation. Kerry Downs and Chris Collins share their experience and highlight the great work that the Crim Fitness Foundation does as they partner with schools in Flint and do a great job explaining what Community Education is and how it positively impacts the City of Flint.
Chris and Tim take a look back at the last 4 podcasts with the Flint Area School Leaders and discuss some key takeaways, insights, and experiences from those conversations. Then they look ahead to the next section of this series where we connected with key partners in education for the City of Flint. We hope you enjoy...as always, please let us know your thoughts!
This episode of the Education in Flint series is the last school leader we talked to, but don't let that fool you...Ms. Latricia Brown is special. When Latricia started at Northridge Academy, she found her school as the lowest performing charter school in Genesee County. Latricia and her team quickly turned that performance around and for the last 8 years they have been the highest performing charter school in the county. This tremendous and sustained turnaround is no small feat. Listen in and learn from an incredible school leader that is driven to be the best!
We are so fortunate to have a MAPSA Administrator of the Year Award Winner, Jeremy Brown from Woodland Park Academy join us in The Fishbowl. Jeremy Brown and his team have done amazing work for the students at Woodland Park Academy. Jeremy shares his insight on his school and how the challenges facing Flint have effected the work being done at Woodland Park Academy. Listen in to hear from an outstanding school leader!
We are so fortunate to have one of our own join us in The Fishbowl, Patty Wood or as her students know her, Principal Patty from Grand Blanc Academy. Grand Blanc Academy is a member of the CS Partners network. We are fortunate to be able to listen and learn from such a dedicated school leader. Please listen in to hear Patty's background and experience as she has served students from Flint for over 10 years.
We have a special guest in The Fishbowl for the first podcast in our Education in Flint series - Tia Doyle, School Leader from Greater Heights Academy. Please listen in as Tia provides her perspective on the work that Greater Heights Academy is doing to uplift education in Flint. Thanks for joining us in The Fishbowl Tia!!
Chris and Tim are back in the Fishbowl after a few week break! We have spent the last few weeks recording a series on Education in Flint, MI. We are so excited to push out this content as we had the amazing opportunity to meet with educators in and around the Flint Community. Our goal with this series is to provide an inside look into the challenges, obstacles, and triumphs of these bold and brave individuals that serve a community that has experienced more trauma and adversity than most will ever know. We believe these educators and partners in education should be celebrated and highlighted for the work that they do on behalf of their community. This whole week, we will have the opportunity to hear and learn from some amazing school leaders in the Flint Community. We learn about their background, their school's background, how they have navigated the water crisis and Covid-19, their successes, and their fears! Each day be on the lookout for these excited conversations in The Fishbowl with these amazing people! Listen in to hear more about what this series on Education in Flint will look like!
Chris is solo in The Fishbowl from a hosting perspective, but he has two very familiar guests to the Fishbowl with him, Dan Quisenberry and Alicia Urbain, from Michigan Association of Public School Academies. Chris, Alicia, and Dan discuss some big news from this weekend regarding return to school plans.
During this podcast, Chris and Tim have a free flowing conversation around several topics. They discuss Tim's dissertation research, current events and the state of affairs for Michigan education, upcoming podcasts, and some great books that they are both reading. Listen in and let us know what you think!
Chris and Tim are joined in the Fishbowl by Lorraine Cook, a valuable member of the CS Partners team. These some of the articles that are discussed in this episode of What's in the News Wednesday.
https://www.npr.org/2020/06/17/878205853/5-radical-schooling-ideas-for-an-uncertain-fall-and-beyond
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/01/schools-reopening-coronavirus-arizona-superintendent/?arc404=true
Back in May, Detroit Public Schools Community District announced they were raising the starting salary for teachers by 33% to just over $51,000. Chris and Tim discuss what this means for DPSCD and the entire sector of public education in Southeast Michigan.
This link is to the School Finance Research Collaborative that is mentioned https://www.fundmischools.org/
Chris and Tim are joined in The Fishbowl by a familiar guest, Laura Carpenter - Director of School Operations and Comptroller for CS Partners.
The articles below provide the basis for our conversation today for the 2nd installment of What's in the News Wednesday!
https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2020-07-20/florida-education-association-sues-gov-ron-desantis-over-order-to-reopen-schools
https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Republicans-propose-1-3B-plan-to-help-K-12-15361339.php
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomvanderark/2020/07/15/how-new-tech-schools-jumpstarted-el-pasos-education-transformation/#3d2db3515cc5
Chris and Tim have a returning guest in The Fishbowl, Chris Collins of the Crim Fitness Foundation - Program Manager for the Community Education Initiative within the Flint Community Schools. Athletics has played a large role in all three of our lives, and we thought this conversation regarding the lessons we learned through athletics is timely given the uncertainty surrounding high school athletics this Fall. Listen in and let us know what you think!
In light of the news regarding Flint Community Schools hiring their 7th Superintendent in 15 years in the last few weeks, Chris and Tim take a trip down memory lane as Chris recalls some of the history of the great City of Flint. Flint has undergone tremendous population loss over the last 50 years. Flint Community Schools have suffered greatly, as a result. In this episode, we discuss our ideas on a path forward for Flint Community Schools. Listen in and share your thoughts with us!
Chris and Tim discuss several things that made headlines this week. Most importantly, the Michigan House and Senate released their "Return to Learn" Plan with their guidelines and recommendations. Join us in the Fishbowl...we would love to hear your thoughts on today's episode!
Chris and Tim discuss what role educators can play in helping our nation heal in the aftermath of the tragedy of George Floyd's death.
This video clip on Empathy is referenced in the podcast from Dr. Brene Brown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw please take 3 minutes to check it out!
Tim and Chris take a 30,000 ft view of Fall 2020. Will we be back to fully live, in person instruction? Will we continue fully remote learning? What does a mixed-mode or blended start to the year look like? These are some of the questions we address in today's podcast.
What does school look like when Public Health takes priority over Public Education? Join us in The Fishbowl as Tim and Chris talk about what are measures that can be taken at the school level and individual level to ensure our students can safely return to school. We would love to hear your thoughts on this! Share your opinion with us by dropping some comments on today's episode!!!
Chris and Tim are joined in the Fishbowl by 9 guests to discuss the future of education in Michigan.
- Lisa Key - Chief Academic Officer at Cornerstone Schools
- Alicia Urbain - Vice President for Governmental Affairs at MAPSA
- Dr. Ticheal Jones - Director of School Leadership at CS Partners
- Nick Orlowski - Director of Professional Learning and Early Warning Systems at Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Elizabeth Lomax - Kindergarten Teacher at Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy
- Amy Torok - Literacy Coach at Grand Blanc Community Schools
- Jeremy Mitchell - Elementary Principal at Grand Blanc Community Schools
- Jason Sarsfield - Deputy Director at CMU Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools
- Dr. Cherise Cupidore - Superintendent at Crescent Academy
All in, this group represents over 60,000 students in the state of Michigan. Please join us in the Fishbowl for Part 2 of this exciting series.
Chris and Tim are joined in the Fishbowl by 11 guests to discuss the current state of education in Michigan.
- Lisa Key - Chief Academic Officer at Cornerstone Schools
- Alicia Urbain - Vice President for Governmental Affairs at MAPSA
- Dr. Ticheal Jones - Director of School Leadership at CS Partners
- Nick Orlowski - Director of Professional Learning and Early Warning Systems at Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Elizabeth Lomax - Kindergarten Teacher at Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy
- Amy Torok - Literacy Coach at Grand Blanc Community Schools
- Jeremy Mitchell - Elementary Principal at Grand Blanc Community Schools
- Chris Collins - Community School Program Manager at Crim Fitness Foundation
- Jason Sarsfield - Deputy Director at CMU Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools
- Dr. Cherise Cupidore - Superintendent at Crescent Academy
- Brooke Samec - High School Teacher and Multiple Sport Athletic Coach at St. Johns Schools
All in, this group represents over 60,000 students in the state of Michigan. Please join us in the Fishbowl for Part 1 of this exciting series.
In these changing days with all of us in education working remotely, it is so important for leaders to stay connected to their teams. Chris and Tim discuss an article written by Claire Lew on knowyourteam.org that describes 4 important questions for leaders to ask their remote employees on a regular basis. In this podcast, we discuss the following four questions in more detail.
- How would you describe your energy level?
- What fears or trepidation do you hold regarding the team or company?
- Do you feel equipped to do your job well?
- What can I do to create an environment for you to do your best work, while remote?
Chris and Tim are joined in the Fishbowl by some familiar guests, Alicia Urbain and Dan Quisenberry. There has been lot of information coming out of Lansing regarding the state of school finance in Michigan. Alicia and Dan join the Fishbowl conversation to share their insight and help us sift through all the information.
Check out MAPSA's website - www.charterschools.org for the most up to date information.
"It is amazing what can get accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit" - This is a great motivational quote for working in teams, but what happens when "ego creep" sets in? Tim and Chris discuss great teams throughout recent history that have experienced ego creep and make parallels to the field of education. In addition, they share some practical tips to help school leaders avoid ego related pitfalls while leading a high-performing team.
Check out this article from The 74 Million - https://www.the74million.org/article/researchers-urgent-message-for-schools-start-planning-now-for-a-precipitous-covid-slide-next-year/
Chris and Tim share their thoughts on the article and what they believe educators should be looking to do to help mitigate this "COVID Slide".
Tim and Chris are back in the Fishbowl to talk about how they are dealing with the disruption of this pandemic - both personally and professionally. We would love to hear in what ways this new normal is impacting you!
Chris and Tim welcome a good friend in The Fishbowl - Mr. Stephan Kleynhans. Both Chris and Tim used to work with Stephan in former positions in our careers. On this podcast, we are able to catch up and gain an understanding of how this global pandemic is impacting students around the world.
Our longest Podcast to date! Listen in to hear what Chris and Tim have been doing to pass the time of the Shelter-in-Place, and hear some great recommendations for books and TV shows. We would love to hear what you are doing to keep yourself occupied...drop some comments and let us know!
Tim and Chris welcome Alicia Urbain from Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA) to the Fishbowl. Alicia is a Legislative policy guru and MAPSA's eyes and ears at the Capitol in Lansing. We are honored that she took some time away to give us the inside scoop on what is currently happening in Lansing and what we can expect to come!
If you wish to be a part of Alicia's legislative update email list serve you can email her at aurbain@charterschools.org. Also you can find more information and answers for how this COVID-19 Crisis impacts schools by going to MAPSA's webpage https://www.charterschools.org/en/covid-19-charter-school-faqs?hsCtaTracking=85a936b4-ec0a-4ca8-bbd7-16e9e05f7a4c%7C4d8e637c-ec44-4abd-8c4d-6cab79351dd0
We are joined in the Fishbowl by Dr. Sarah Pazur, Director of School Leadership for CS Partners. Dr. Pazur has a vast amount of experience when it comes to remote learning. She joins us to discuss an op-ed piece she wrote for edweek.org and some key tips for schools exploring what remote learning looks like.
You can find Sarah's article by going to https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/03/13/how-covid-19-feels-to-those-in-schools.html
Chris and Tim share there thoughts on where we are and where we are going during this Coronavirus Pandemic
Ryan Tomlinson, School Leader at Pansophia Academy in Coldwater, MI, returns to the Fishbowl to talk with Chris and Tim about what life looks like at Pansophia Academy during the mandated shutdown. Ryan shares his perspective as a first year school leader working through this crisis, and he shares some of the great things going on at Pansophia that are supporting not only the school community but also the greater community in Coldwater, MI.
We are excited to have Dr. Sara Wine back in the Fishbowl for today's episode. Dr. Wine is the founder of Wine Holistic Health Center located in Brighton, MI. Wine Holistic Health Center's Mission is to "Get to the root cause of your health and set you on a path of wellness." We are extremely grateful that Dr. Wine was willing to take time out of her busy schedule to share with us her thoughts and concerns surrounding the current state of affairs. In addition, she shares some great times surrounding educator self-care during this mandated shutdown. She also shares some tips on how educators can prepare to serve students when we return to school. Lastly, she shares some wisdom for parents to help their children navigate their time at home.
For more information regarding Dr. Wine and Wine Holistic Health Center, head to https://www.wineholistichealthcenter.com/
Megan Fuciarelli joins Chris and Tim in the Fishbowl. Megan is the founder of US² Inc. The goal of US² is to help create a more united society by promoting understanding, knowledge, and awareness in businesses, corporations, and educational institutions through training and professional development. We are honored to have Megan join us and share her thoughts on the COVID-19 Crisis we face.
If you would like more information about Megan or US² you can find it at their website http://us2consulting.com/
Chris and Tim share some tips and ideas for administrators, teachers, and parents to navigate this unprecedented situation.
We are joined in the Fishbowl at this unprecedented time by Dan Quisenberry, President of the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. Dan not only shares his thoughts but also some informational resources for some of the specific questions facing educators during this time. Please listen and let us know if there are any questions you might have or need an answer for!
As politics in 2020 continue to be as polarizing as ever, Chris and Tim discuss how School Choice is one of those topics that can spark intense debate. Listen in as we share some data, thoughts, and opinions on the value and need for choice within public education.
Any time you work with other people, conflict is inevitable. Working in schools are certainly no exception. Chris and Tim share some tips for navigating through conflict in a productive way.
Do the people in your life serve as Anchors that weigh you down or Balloons that lift you up? Chris and Tim discuss this idea on this podcast..listen in and let us know what you think!
As a follow up to our last podcast, Chris and Tim discuss the importance of communication as it relates to leadership. Have a listen and let us know what you think!
Chris and Tim begin a conversation regarding effective leadership. They look at what it is, what it looks like, and what it feels like. Please join the conversation...we would love to hear from you.
Horrible news was reported this weekend, as Tim's all time favorite athlete, Kobe Bryant, was involved in a helicopter accident. Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and several other passengers died in the crash. Chris and Tim use this episode as an opportunity to pause and reflect on making the most of the opportunities you have, and challenge listens to truly live each moment to its fullest.
Today, Chris and Tim have 3 guests in the Fishbowl - Ellen Cramer, Michelle Samoylov, and Kristi Karber. These ladies share their history and experience working at CS Partners and how the Partner Principles are incorporated in their work life and how they see the Partner Principles evident in each others work.
This week, Chris and Tim ask staff from the CS Partners Home Office on to discuss the Core Values or Partner Principles that our company looks for when hiring and incorporates into our daily work. We had a blast hosting Sandy Hayes and Dr. Ticheal Jones in The Fishbowl for our 4th episode in this series. Sandy and Ticheal have worked closely for several years now and their relationship is on full display as they talk about the Partner Principles at work.
This week, Chris and Tim ask staff from the CS Partners Home Office on to discuss the Core Values or Partner Principles that our company looks for when hiring and incorporates into our daily work. Dr. Sarah Pazur and Suzanne Surdu join the Fishbowl and share their thoughts on the power of the Partner Principles at work!
This week, Chris and Tim ask staff from the CS Partners Home Office on to discuss the Core Values or Partner Principles that our company looks for when hiring and incorporates into our daily work. Jim Perry and Katie Killion join the Fishbowl and share their thoughts on the power of the Partner Principles at work!
This week, Chris and Tim ask staff from the CS Partners Home Office on to discuss the Core Values or Partner Principles that our company looks for when hiring and incorporates into our daily work. Iris Law-Hicks and Lorraine Cook join the Fishbowl and share their thoughts on the power of the Partner Principles at work!
This week, Chris and Tim invite School Leaders from the CS Partners network into The Fishbowl. In this 4th episode, Septembra Williams from the Arts and Technology Academy in Pontiac joins the Fishbowl. Superintendent Williams shares her passion for school leadership and gives some great advice for anyone considering a role in school leadership.
This week, Chris and Tim invite School Leaders from the CS Partners network into The Fishbowl. In this second episode, Ryan Tomlinson from Pansophia Academy in Coldwater, MI joins the Fishbowl. Ryan shares some of his journey as a new leader at Pansophia Academy!
This week, Chris and Tim invite School Leaders from the CS Partners network into The Fishbowl. In this second episode, Dr. Daralynn Harrison from Vista Meadows Academy in Dearborn Heights joins the Fishbowl. Dr. Harrison shares with listeners what sets VMA apart, and why she is so passionate about her work.
This week in a new special series, Chris and Tim invite School Leaders from the CS Partners network into The Fishbowl. In this first episode, we welcome Kim Olson from FlexTech High School in Novi. Kim shares with listeners her passion for the Project-Based Learning and Competency-Based Education.
Chris and Tim reflect on the week of recordings and share some words that teachers and educators could adopt for their One Word.
Chris and Tim welcome Kelley Buko and Maria Dockins to the Fishbowl to join them for New Year's Resolution series and talk about their past successes and failures with resolutions. Kelley and Maria share what their One Word for the year is!
Chris and Tim welcome Geoff Yelen and Sandy Jenkin to the Fishbowl to join them for New Year's Resolution series and talk about their past successes and failures with resolutions. Geoff and Sandy share what their One Word for the year is!
Chris and Tim welcome Carly Brooks and Lauren Dewey to the Fishbowl to join them for New Year's Resolution series and talk about their past successes and failures with resolutions. Carly and Lauren share what their One Word for the year is!
Chris and Tim welcome Cathy Murlick and Holly Kilburn to the Fishbowl to join them for New Year's Resolution series and talk about their past success and failures with resolutions. Cathy and Holly share what their 'One Word' for the year is!
Chris and Tim introduce the New Year's Resolution series and talk about their past success and failures with resolutions. They also talk about Jon Gordon's One Word and how that can have a great impact on life over the course of the year.
Chris and Tim wrap up 2019 with an episode that shares the whirlwind of activity surrounding us at every level. State and National Politics, Holiday Events at our schools, School Performance, CS Partners and our schools making a difference in our communities.
Tim and Chris are joined in the Fishbowl by a special guest...Carlie Lockwood, Vice President of Partner Solutions to talk about how coaching employees can greatly enhance performance within a building when done well. In addition, they share some great tips to improve coaching techniques for any listener.
Chris and Tim are joined in The Fishbowl by Conference Attendees, School Leaders, Home Office Staff, and Several Vendors. Join in to hear some of the great highlights from the CS Partners Annual Conference!
Chris and Tim discuss a few losses that Chris experienced this week, and both share what they believe is the value, along with the lessons that can be learned from it!
Chris and Tim welcome Dr. Ticheal Jones back to The Fishbowl to discuss Ticheal serving on a panel to discuss the teacher shortage and the use of Substitute Teachers in schools across Michigan.
Chris and Tim discuss and wrap up their time at the Florida Charter Schools Conference with the other attendees from our company our CEO Maria Dockins and Director of Payroll Michelle Soltz.
In the fourth episode of our special Florida Charter School Conference series, Chris and Tim talk with Debbie Lister and the work that she does to support school board all around the country. This interview is a must listen for any school board member out there.
In the third episode of our Florida Charter School Conference series Chris and Tim have a conversation with Dr. Jesse Jackson – Superintendent of Lake Wales Charter Schools. Dr. Jackson shares his insights on leading and supporting teachers, principals, and his district as a whole.
Chris and Tim have a conversation with Dr. Damien Moses – Middle School Principal of the Edward W. Bok Academy. In this conversation, they discuss school culture, innovative thinking, leading outside the box.