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Matt Monjan is the Founder of Infusedu, a sales and marketing strategy consultancy that specializes in working directly with K-12 school districts and corporate education partnerships. att acts as a partner to help school systems develop innovative learning initiatives powered by dynamic digital content and professional development.
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Rachael Mann is the CEO and Executive Director of EDFuture. Rachael believes in the importance of shaping the educational philosophies and spaces of today by looking toward the innovations of tomorrow. From professional growth to motivational talks to workshops, Rachael loves to inspire audiences to think bigger and dream beyond.
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Dr. Neil Gupta began serving Oakwood City Schools as Superintendent in August 2023. Dr. Gupta holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Ashland University, a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Ashland University, and a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree from Miami University.
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Michael B. Horn is the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, a non-profit think tank, and teaches at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He strives to create a world in which all individuals can build their passions, fulfill their potential, and live a life of purpose through his writing, speaking, and work with a portfolio of education organizations.
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Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez is the superintendent of Forest Park School District 91. As a leader, she encourages staff, community and students to achieve greatness in all they do and take pride in their school climate and culture. More importantly, she aims to instill a sense of belonging with a developed understanding of social emotional learning driven to make schools safe learning environments so that learning is at the forefront and increased student achievement is inevitable.
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Tom Burton, superintendent of Princeton City Schools, is a proven and dynamic school educator, well known and praised for his leadership. Serving as an educator since 1987 and at Princeton City Schools since 2015, Tom lives out the Princeton mission to empower each student for college, career, and life success. By being flexible, collaborative, and open to new learning, Tom feels we can truly inspire our students to be prepared for the real world and ensure that they make the world better than it is now.
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Over a 30-year span, Dr. Gladys I. Cruz has established a distinguished career in education as a teacher and leader at the local, regional and state levels. As District Superintendent for Questar III, Cruz is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the Castleton-based BOCES, reporting directly to the Board of Education. Along, with her leadership team, Cruz provides direction to 23 local school districts and oversees the delivery of more than 275 programs and services across New York State.
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Brett Roer, the Co-Founder of EdLit, advocates passionately for the equitable and safe integration of AI in schools to transform education. Jacob Kantor, the Co-Founder of EdLit, collaborates with education companies to pioneer innovative solutions that empower student success. His passion lies in leveraging the right connections to impact more students and districts, driving positive change in the educational landscape.
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Alex Kotran is the CEO and co-founder of The AI Education Project (aiEDU). Alex has worked in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector for nearly a decade and has spent much of his career in community organizing and campaigns. Alex founded aiEDU in 2019 after he learned that the Akron Public Schools and many other districts did not offer students any kind of instruction designed to help them understand AI or the ways in which career pathways are changing.
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As Vice Provost of Teacher Preparation and Founding Dean of Relay Connecticut, Dr. Good believes that empowering teachers with a rigorous curriculum of practical application, theory, and educational pedagogy grounded in culturally responsive teaching, can have a dynamic impact on PK-12 students. An award-winning educator, Dr. Good started her career as a secondary language arts teacher in the Miami-Dade County Public School district, as a charter corps member of Teach For America.
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Ash Kaluarachchi is the CEO of StartEd and a producer at EdTech Week. Ash advises and connects organizations solving problems in education. His EdTech programs have accelerated multiple global unicorns, including at Techstars. To date, Ash's EdTech programs have enabled 2,000+ companies around the globe in partnership with organizations such as Google, Kaplan, Intel, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California and New York University. He continues to support founders solving problems for educators, administrators and learners in Pre-K12, HigherEd, Future of Work, and Adult learning as CEO of StartEd and Producer of EdTech Week.
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Welcome to another enriching episode of the Voices For Excellence podcast, hosted by Dr. Michael Connor, CEO and founder of the Agile Evolutionary Group. In this inspiring episode, we are honored to have Dr. Kimberly Harrington Marcus, a trailblazing leader in education with over 30 years of experience.
About the Episode
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Harrington Marcus shares her journey from being the former Commissioner of Education for the State of New Jersey to her current role as Executive Director of New Jersey ASCD. Known for her innovative initiatives and unwavering commitment to educational excellence, Dr. Marcus provides valuable insights into her leadership philosophy and the transformative power of education.
Key Highlights
1. Leadership and Legacy
Dr. Marcus discusses her tenure as Commissioner of Education, where she led New Jersey to become the number one state in the country for educational performance and academic outcomes. She shares the strategies behind her success and the importance of visionary leadership in driving systemic change.
2. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Discover how Dr. Marcus championed the development of SEL competencies in New Jersey, emphasizing the need for these skills to be integrated across the entire educational experience, rather than siloed into specific periods. Learn about the impact of SEL on student growth, well-being, and academic success.
3. Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Explore Dr. Marcus's advocacy for culturally responsive teaching and how it can transform the educational landscape. She highlights the significance of incorporating students' cultural backgrounds into the curriculum to foster a more inclusive and effective learning environment.
4. The Power of Arts in Education
As a passionate musician, Dr. Marcus shares how her love for music has influenced her leadership style. She discusses the critical role of the arts in child development, brain growth, and finding one's community within the school system.
5. Student Voice and Agency
Dr. Marcus elaborates on the importance of elevating student voice and agency in educational settings. She provides innovative strategies for integrating student feedback into decision-making processes, ensuring that learners are active participants in their educational journey.
6. Addressing Current Educational Challenges
In the AC (After COVID-19) stage of education, Dr. Marcus discusses the urgent need for addressing mental health issues among students. She shares alarming statistics from the CDC and emphasizes the importance of strategic investments in SEL and mental health resources.
Why Listen?
This episode of Voices For Excellence is a must-listen for educators, administrators, and anyone passionate about making a difference in the field of education. Dr. Harrington Marcus's insights are not only inspiring but also actionable, offering practical strategies to implement in schools and districts.
Tune In and Transform Your Approach to Education
Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills, integrate SEL into your curriculum, or simply get inspired by a leading figure in education, this episode with Dr. Kimberly Harrington Marcus is packed with valuable content. Join Dr. Michael Connor and Dr. Marcus as they explore the future of education and the steps needed to create equitable, inclusive, and high-performing learning environments.
Listen to the full episode of Voices For Excellence with Dr. Kimberly Harrington Marcus and elevate your understanding of educational leadership and innovation.
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Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. specializes in antiracism in education, educational leadership, strategic planning, strategic thinking, professional learning, school board and superintendent relations, and executive coaching. Dr. Hutchings’ research focuses on the African American superintendent and their challenges faced by advocating for antiracism in school systems across America.
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Jed Stefanowicz leads strategic transformation of teaching and learning through the use of digital tools and innovative practices. As Director of Digital Learning and Innovation for the Nashoba Regional School District in Massachusetts, Jed aims to engage and build staff/student digital learning capacity, keeping the focus on practice over product. Jed shares his passion for effective tech integration to transform teaching and learning, creating engaging and equitable digital learning environments and experiences that activate, innovate, and motivate digital learning.
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Amy Dujon is the Vice President of Education at ETC Media and Events. Amy's leadership focus is helping schools and districts throughout the United States to implement research-based systems to foster school improvement and increase student achievement. She speaks nationally on the topics of leading instructional transformation, standards based planning and pedagogy, feedback to change practice, and effective instructional leadership.
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Eric Sheninger is the founder and CEO of Aspire Change EDU, a collaborative consultancy designed to provide personalized support to all educational systems. His work focuses on innovative and practical ways educators can transform teaching, learning, and leadership. Through his work with thousands of schools, Eric has emerged as an innovative leader, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker. His main focus is using research and evidence-based practices to empower learners and educators.
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Lori Gonzalez is the Superintendent of Lamont Elementary School District. Lori's leadership style prioritizes breaking barriers, valuing diversity, addressing inequities, fostering collaboration, and creating an inclusive educational environment. She is committed to ensuring all learners have access to a diverse range of educational opportunities and experiences, with a focus on equity, student achievement, district-wide improvement, and community engagement. Cultural proficiency and responsiveness are integral aspects of her leadership, promoting student success and employee satisfaction.
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Raymond J. McNulty is the President of the Successful Practices Network (SPN). Ray is a presenter at the state, national, and international levels on the need for school systems to accept the challenges that lie ahead. He is committed to raising performance standards for teachers and students and building solid connections between schools and their communities. Ray believes strongly that education systems cannot wait for the children and challenges to arrive at school; instead, schools must reach out and help forge solutions.
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Lj Henderson is the owner and founder of the Little STEM Academy. She is an education professional with over 25 years of experience in the ESL, early childhood education and speech therapy. She is an advocate for STEM education and the great benefits it has in forming the future leaders of the world through critical thinking, innovation and problem-solving. Lj is a firm believer that it is important to introduce children to new concepts and let them explore and experiment them as a way of learning.
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