https://simplecast.com Extraordinary Presented by the Robertson Center-- a gathering place for believers in the power of public education -- Extraordinary will bring forth a series of conversations on the present and future of schools. Together with some of the boldest, most influential leaders working at the intersection of education and equity, we’ll explore topics like the relationship between schools and politics, the power of student and educator voice, the value of engaging and diverse curriculum, and the importance of mental health in schools. New episodes release every other Monday. To learn more about the Robertson Center visit https://www.successacademies.org/robertsoncenter/. en Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:22:21 +0000 https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com Extraordinary https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e8e7c4e6-b8c0-467f-870a-75389cd1478f/4d18b229-95ca-45e2-9874-7762b4e10942/3000x3000/extraordinary-podcast-apple-podcast.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com episodic Presented by the Robertson Center-- a gathering place for believers in the power of public education -- Extraordinary will bring forth a series of conversations on the present and future of schools. Together with some of the boldest, most influential leaders working at the intersection of education and equity, we’ll explore topics like the relationship between schools and politics, the power of student and educator voice, the value of engaging and diverse curriculum, and the importance of mental health in schools. New episodes release every other Monday. To learn more about the Robertson Center visit https://www.successacademies.org/robertsoncenter/. The Robertson Center, Wonder Boy Audio false https://feeds.simplecast.com/_faC5zIr The Robertson Center at Success Academy robertsoncenter@successacademies.org e375f4f3-db8e-4391-8c97-c09320103082 The Lab Table: Engineering Design Ask yourself, what do I touch that is not engineered? Engineering is all around us, so it’s often taken for granted. In this bonus episode listen to Leader of 3-12 Science Content Design, Joey Powell discuss what Engineering Design is, and how you and your scholars are also engineers!

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SA Image of Engineering Design: [https://bit.ly/3vHTz98](https://bit.ly/3vHTz98]

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (Joey Powell, Claire Bartkus) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lab-table-engineering-design-6KX21Dnk Ask yourself, what do I touch that is not engineered? Engineering is all around us, so it’s often taken for granted. In this bonus episode listen to Leader of 3-12 Science Content Design, Joey Powell discuss what Engineering Design is, and how you and your scholars are also engineers!

Resources from this episode:
SA Image of Engineering Design: [https://bit.ly/3vHTz98](https://bit.ly/3vHTz98]

]]> The Lab Table: Engineering Design Joey Powell, Claire Bartkus 00:19:38 Ask yourself, what do I touch that is not engineered? Engineering is all around us, so it’s often taken for granted. In this bonus episode listen to Leader of 3-12 Science Content Design, Joey Powell discuss what Engineering Design is, and how you and your scholars are also engineers! Ask yourself, what do I touch that is not engineered? Engineering is all around us, so it’s often taken for granted. In this bonus episode listen to Leader of 3-12 Science Content Design, Joey Powell discuss what Engineering Design is, and how you and your scholars are also engineers! engineering design, curiosity, education, design, stem, engineering false full 10 1 4430144c-ac2d-489b-acb4-984c28af18c6 The Lab Table: Inquiry Instruction Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:37:58 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (Claire Bartkus, Joey Powell) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lab-table-inquiry-instruction-aPOTmPsK The Lab Table: Inquiry Instruction Claire Bartkus, Joey Powell 00:28:53 Grab a seat at The Lab Table, a podcast for Success Academy educators to hear directly from content designers about the purpose of our new science curriculum and deepen their intellectual preparation. We’re thrilled to share this bonus episode about inquiry instruction. Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out to the Robertson Center https://robertsoncenter.successacademies.org/ Grab a seat at The Lab Table, a podcast for Success Academy educators to hear directly from content designers about the purpose of our new science curriculum and deepen their intellectual preparation. We’re thrilled to share this bonus episode about inquiry instruction. Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out to the Robertson Center https://robertsoncenter.successacademies.org/ education, stem, stem education, inquiry instruction, middle school science, science false full 9 1 5fffc272-5493-4a01-a1c5-3e270a98a0c7 The Lab Table: Anchoring Phenomena Grab a seat at The Lab Table, a podcast for Success Academy educators to hear directly from content designers about the purpose of our new science curriculum and deepen their intellectual preparation. We’re thrilled to share this bonus episode about “Anchoring Phenomena” that drives at inquiry. To find out more about Success Academy’s science program, check out the Education Institute or reach out to the Robertson Center team!

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (Claire Bartkus, Joey Powell) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lab-table-anchoring-phenomena-G82XNHb8 Grab a seat at The Lab Table, a podcast for Success Academy educators to hear directly from content designers about the purpose of our new science curriculum and deepen their intellectual preparation. We’re thrilled to share this bonus episode about “Anchoring Phenomena” that drives at inquiry. To find out more about Success Academy’s science program, check out the Education Institute or reach out to the Robertson Center team!

]]> The Lab Table: Anchoring Phenomena Claire Bartkus, Joey Powell 00:20:30 Hear Success Academy science leaders discuss the importance and implementation of Anchoring Phenomena in the SA middle school science program. Hosted by Claire Bartkus, Leader of Development Production, featuring Joey Powell, Leader of Grades 3-12 Science Content Design Hear Success Academy science leaders discuss the importance and implementation of Anchoring Phenomena in the SA middle school science program. Hosted by Claire Bartkus, Leader of Development Production, featuring Joey Powell, Leader of Grades 3-12 Science Content Design false bonus 1 9d973ca1-921f-430b-89c3-9aae3f370f07 Mindfulness Meditation in Schools Jenny Bevill, Founder of Happy Heart Teachers, discusses the benefits of mindfulness meditation and how it can impact both teacher and student outcomes.

Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:22:41 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (Rebecca O'Neill, Jenny Bevill) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/mindfulness-meditation-in-schooling-5uwv1WY8 Jenny Bevill, Founder of Happy Heart Teachers, discusses the benefits of mindfulness meditation and how it can impact both teacher and student outcomes.

Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> Mindfulness Meditation in Schools Rebecca O'Neill, Jenny Bevill 00:27:17 Jenny Bevill, Founder of Happy Heart Teachers, discusses the benefits of mindfulness meditation and how it can impact both teacher and student outcomes. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa. Jenny Bevill, Founder of Happy Heart Teachers, discusses the benefits of mindfulness meditation and how it can impact both teacher and student outcomes. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa. false full 8 1 27625096-bb4c-4c5f-a876-4c89de3df25b Spotting & Supporting Kids In Crisis: Part II Jacob Ham, Associate Professor of The Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai joins a panel of experts to discuss ways to support children in crisis and how to help them cope with trauma. Panelists include Peter Brown, Associate Director of Crisis Support and Prevention at Success Academy, Stephen Powell, Chief Program and Partnerships Officer at National Cares Mentoring Movement and Bonnie Loughner, Assistant Vice President of the School and Community Impact Program at the New York Foundling.

Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 14:35:47 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (Jacob Ham, Stephen Powell, Peter Brown, Bonnie Loughner, Rebecca O'Neill) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/spotting-supporting-kids-in-crisis-part-ii-8Z0f5AbE Jacob Ham, Associate Professor of The Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai joins a panel of experts to discuss ways to support children in crisis and how to help them cope with trauma. Panelists include Peter Brown, Associate Director of Crisis Support and Prevention at Success Academy, Stephen Powell, Chief Program and Partnerships Officer at National Cares Mentoring Movement and Bonnie Loughner, Assistant Vice President of the School and Community Impact Program at the New York Foundling.

Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> Spotting & Supporting Kids In Crisis: Part II Jacob Ham, Stephen Powell, Peter Brown, Bonnie Loughner, Rebecca O'Neill 00:37:14 Jacob Ham, Associate Professor of The Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai joins a panel of experts to discuss ways to support children in crisis and how to help them cope with trauma. Panelists include Peter Brown, Associate Director of Crisis Support and Prevention at Success Academy, Stephen Powell, Chief Program and Partnerships Officer at National Cares Mentoring Movement and Bonnie Loughner, Assistant Vice President of the School and Community Impact Program at the New York Foundling. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa. Jacob Ham, Associate Professor of The Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai joins a panel of experts to discuss ways to support children in crisis and how to help them cope with trauma. Panelists include Peter Brown, Associate Director of Crisis Support and Prevention at Success Academy, Stephen Powell, Chief Program and Partnerships Officer at National Cares Mentoring Movement and Bonnie Loughner, Assistant Vice President of the School and Community Impact Program at the New York Foundling. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa. false full 7 1 4519238c-3299-4d5d-bbdb-faa5be34bd43 Spotting & Supporting Kids in Crisis Jacob Ham, Associate Professor of The Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai sat down with Peter Brown, Associate Director of Crisis Support and Prevention at Success Academy, to discuss how to support children who’ve experienced trauma and help them heal.

Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> Thu, 7 May 2020 22:31:14 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (Peter Brown, Rebecca O'Neill, Jacob Ham) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/spotting-supporting-kids-in-crisis-DcUPPMUt Jacob Ham, Associate Professor of The Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai sat down with Peter Brown, Associate Director of Crisis Support and Prevention at Success Academy, to discuss how to support children who’ve experienced trauma and help them heal.

Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> Spotting & Supporting Kids in Crisis Peter Brown, Rebecca O'Neill, Jacob Ham 00:27:13 Jacob Ham, Associate Professor of The Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai sat down with Peter Brown, Associate Director of Crisis Support and Prevention at Success Academy, to discuss how to support children who’ve experienced trauma and how to help them heal. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa. Jacob Ham, Associate Professor of The Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai sat down with Peter Brown, Associate Director of Crisis Support and Prevention at Success Academy, to discuss how to support children who’ve experienced trauma and how to help them heal. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa. false full 6 1 79205b7b-deb9-4c1f-9c1c-ee59ca60341b The Equity Effect Mario Shaw, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Profound Gentlemen, sat down with Sharif El-Mekki, CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development, to discuss the importance of teacher diversity and creating equitable spaces for educators of color. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:35:03 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (The Robertson Center at Success Academy) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/the-equity-effect-6oEiBO8t Mario Shaw, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Profound Gentlemen, sat down with Sharif El-Mekki, CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development, to discuss the importance of teacher diversity and creating equitable spaces for educators of color. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> The Equity Effect The Robertson Center at Success Academy 00:53:36 Mario Shaw, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Profound Gentlemen, sat down with Sharif El-Mekki, CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development, to discuss the importance of teacher diversity and creating equitable spaces for educators of color. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa. Mario Shaw, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Profound Gentlemen, sat down with Sharif El-Mekki, CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development, to discuss the importance of teacher diversity and creating equitable spaces for educators of color. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa. false full 5 1 4b06b1b7-565f-43ee-88a3-0e8a4830e35b The Power of Poetry World renowned poet Joshua Bennett joins Elisa New, creator of Poetry in America, and Eva Moskowitz, Founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, to discuss the role of poetry in schools and the crucial impact it can have on student outcomes. 

Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2020 02:12:47 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (Joshua Bennett, Eva Moskowitz, Elisa New, Rebecca O'Neill) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-of-poetry-rpGjymtS World renowned poet Joshua Bennett joins Elisa New, creator of Poetry in America, and Eva Moskowitz, Founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, to discuss the role of poetry in schools and the crucial impact it can have on student outcomes. 

Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> The Power of Poetry Joshua Bennett, Eva Moskowitz, Elisa New, Rebecca O'Neill 00:30:11 World renowned poet Joshua Bennett joins Elisa New, creator of Poetry in America, and Eva Moskowitz, Founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, to discuss the role of poetry in schools and the crucial impact it can have on student outcomes. World renowned poet Joshua Bennett joins Elisa New, creator of Poetry in America, and Eva Moskowitz, Founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, to discuss the role of poetry in schools and the crucial impact it can have on student outcomes. false full 4 1 379d75fb-482e-4b58-9586-71cd832b1830 An Author's Dream Celebrated children’s author Derrick Barnes shares the story of his journey to becoming a writer and how his teachers empowered him.

Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa. 272634

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2020 04:00:17 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (Rebecca O’Neill, Derrick Barnes) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/an-authors-dream-_ZbSAJnr Celebrated children’s author Derrick Barnes shares the story of his journey to becoming a writer and how his teachers empowered him.

Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa. 272634

]]> An Author's Dream Rebecca O’Neill, Derrick Barnes 00:15:21 Celebrated children’s author Derrick Barnes shares the story of his journey to becoming a writer and how his teachers empowered him. Celebrated children’s author Derrick Barnes shares the story of his journey to becoming a writer and how his teachers empowered him. false full 3 1 498ff6f7-24da-4eb0-bada-51ecc2f7ccdd Teach the Babies David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), discusses the state of the education system, what he learned as a kindergarten teacher, and calls on educators to help make the change.

 

Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio.

 

 Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman.

 

 Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:04:21 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (David J. Johns, Rebecca O’Neill) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/teach-the-babies-SFHae4I4 David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), discusses the state of the education system, what he learned as a kindergarten teacher, and calls on educators to help make the change.

 

Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio.

 

 Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman.

 

 Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> Teach the Babies David J. Johns, Rebecca O’Neill 00:28:23 David Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), discusses the state of the education system, what he learned as a kindergarten teacher, and calls on educators to help make the change. David Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), discusses the state of the education system, what he learned as a kindergarten teacher, and calls on educators to help make the change. false full 2 1 012e3ca0-f888-4ddf-9084-9044e81acbb2 The Power of Books with Dhonielle Clayton and Tiffany James Acclaimed YA author Dhonielle Clayton and Tiffany James of the New York Public Library discuss the importance of diverse, engaging, high-quality books.

Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio.

Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman.

Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> Tue, 4 Feb 2020 21:22:32 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (Tiffany James, Rebecca O’Neill, Dhonielle Clayton) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-of-books-with-dhonielle-clayton-and-tiffany-james-and-68Sqj4y1 Acclaimed YA author Dhonielle Clayton and Tiffany James of the New York Public Library discuss the importance of diverse, engaging, high-quality books.

Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio.

Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman.

Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

]]> The Power of Books with Dhonielle Clayton and Tiffany James Tiffany James, Rebecca O’Neill, Dhonielle Clayton 00:23:08 Acclaimed YA author Dhonielle Clayton and Tiffany James of the New York Public Library discuss the importance of diverse, engaging, high-quality books. Acclaimed YA author Dhonielle Clayton and Tiffany James of the New York Public Library discuss the importance of diverse, engaging, high-quality books. false full 1 1 7b3a85ed-68c1-4dda-939a-e3993ebd5005 Introducing Extraordinary Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center in New York City

Outside production by Joseph Fridman and Stephen LaRosa of Wonder Boy Audio

Hosting by Joseph Fridman

Composition by Stephen LaRosa 

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2020 03:28:41 +0000 robertsoncenter@successacademies.org (Joseph Fridman) https://extraordinary-79619b96.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-extraordinary-PNSaXVRQ Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center in New York City

Outside production by Joseph Fridman and Stephen LaRosa of Wonder Boy Audio

Hosting by Joseph Fridman

Composition by Stephen LaRosa 

]]> Introducing Extraordinary Joseph Fridman 00:00:25 Welcome to Extraordinary, a podcast from the Robertson Center at Success Academy in New York City. Built for educators, by educators, the Robertson Center brings together believers in the power of public education to deliver on its promise. Welcome to Extraordinary, a podcast from the Robertson Center at Success Academy in New York City. Built for educators, by educators, the Robertson Center brings together believers in the power of public education to deliver on its promise. false trailer 1