Data in Education
Recorded across time zones (and fueled by too much coffee), Data in Education brings together educators, specialists, and school leaders to talk honestly about how data shows up in real classrooms. Hosted by the team behind Symplifyed, the podcast centers student growth, practical routines, and the human side of data, because better conversations lead to better outcomes.
Episodes
Panelists
- Stephanie Frenel, Founder & Chief, SchoolOpsAI
- Stephanie Howell, Coach, Gold EDU / SchoolAI
Episode Summary
In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by educators and AI leaders who work closely with both school systems and classroom realities to explore how educators and leaders can use AI thoughtfully without losing what matters most.
The c...
Panelists
- Dr. Lisa Riegel, Author & Speaker
- Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC, Non-Attorney Advocate & Mental Health Therapist, Destiny Huff Consulting, LLC
- Lisa Baskin Wright, IEP Coach, Lisa Wright IEP Consulting
Episode Summary
In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by three leading voices in neurodiversity-affirming practice to explore how misconceptions a...
Equity Is in the Details: Data That Drives Access
Panelists
- Adam Inder, Head of Education, Pivot Professional Learning
- Françoise Raoult, Teacher, Coach and EAL Coordinator, Inclusive EAL
- Heather Millnick, MTSS coordinator, Fairfax County Public schools
Episode Summary
In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by school leaders, coaches, and practitioners to...
Panelists:
- Dr. Rajagopal Appavu
- Jerod Neff
- Kurtis Hewson
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by researchers, district leaders, and system-level practitioners to explore why data tools often fail when habits are missing, and what it actually takes to build data-literate teams.
Rather than focusing on new dashboards or one-time profes...
Behavior Is Data Too: Making It Actionable, Not Punitive
Panelists
- Nilsa Real-Carleton, School Psychologist, PCA
- Tom Kaster, Educational Data Consultant, The Datafied Classroom
- Dr. Christopher Graves, K-8 Principal, Jordan Community School
Episode Summary
In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by school leaders and behavior experts to explore how behavio...
How do we catch and support the students who don’t qualify for services but clearly need something more?
Panelists:
Heather Millnick, MTSS Coordinator, Dogwood Elementary
Candia Sierra London, Program Specialist, Cajon Valley USD
Dr. Tim Gray, Data Coach, Anderson Community Schools
Episode Summary
In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by MTSS and stude...
From Data to Daily Decisions: What Actually Changes Practice
Panelists:
Françoise Raoult, Teacher, Coach and EAL Coordinator, International Schools (Beijing, China)
Dan Cox, Founder & CEO, Endurance Edge
Episode Summary
In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by instructional and system-level leaders to explore how teams can move from reviewing data to making clear, meaning...
I'm diving into this episode of Data in Education with Danny Bauer, the Chief Ruckus Maker from Better Leaders Better Schools. Danny is a 20-year education veteran, a bestselling author, and the host of a top 1% global podcast (RuckusCast) who is on a mission to prove that the best leaders are the best storytellers. He believes that to truly lead, you have to do more than just present the data; you have to wrap...
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In this episode of Data in Education, I'm chatting with the absolute powerhouse that is Dr. Kristilynn Turney, a dear friend and a true force in educational leadership. With over 25 years in the game, she’s been a teacher, a principal, and now a consultant who has seen it all, from the highest-performing schools to those that ne...
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This week’s episode is a little different, and I am (as my dad loves to point out) super excited about it. I was joined by the incredible Jenelle McClenahen, the CEO and founder of Symplifyed.
Jenelle’s story is amazing. She was a teacher who, after her son was diagnosed wi...
In this episode of Data in Education, I was joined by the incredible Emma Dukhovny. With over 25 years in the New York City Department of Education, Emma is a seasoned English Language Learner (ELL) teacher, data specialist, and professional developer. As an immigrant and an English language learner herself, she brings a deeply personal and powerful perspective to the table. She's the brilliant mind behind the ...
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In this episode of Data in Education, I had a fascinating conversation with Becca Silver, the CEO and founder of The Whole Educator, and someone who is truly a kindred spirit in making data more human-centered. With a decade of experience in the classroom, including teaching abroad and co-oping a school in Tanzania, Becca brings a unique, global persp...
In this episode of Data in Education, I had a great conversation with Patrick Mongrain, a friend and fellow education data enthusiast who's all about building lasting systemic change. With a decade of experience as a history and leadership teacher, MTSS coach, and a restorative justice specialist, Patrick has a wealth of knowledge. He's passionate about moving past "shiny objects...
In this episode of Data in Education, I'm chatting with Dr. Brandi Kelly, a dear friend and the founder of Spark Hope Edu. With over 20 years of experience, Brandi's unique perspective on leadership is shaped by her background in social work and a doctorate in educational leadership. She believes that data should go beyond test scores and start with leaders ...
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In this episode, I interview Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, a speech pathologist with a wide range of experience in education, from one-on-one student evaluations to designing state-level data systems. The conversation centers on the challenge of balancing...
This episode is a testament to the power of authentic collaboration and the joy that comes from seeing real student growth. Jen, with her 27 years of special education experience, and Shana, with 20 years in general education, are a perfect blend of old school wisdom and new-school data strategy, proving that it's never too late to learn new tricks, even if you started with a chalkboard.
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In this episode, I talk with Maricha Matthews, Assistant Principal of Attendance and Discipline at Alan B. Shepherd High School, about her journey as an educator and her passion for using data to build supportive school cultures. With a background spanning special education and MTSS leadership, Maricha explains how she demystifies data for teachers and overcomes the common "data anxiety" in schools. We div...
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In this episode, I chat with Casey Watts, CEO of Casey Watts Coaching and Consulting, about her extensive 20-year journey in education as a teacher, leader, and professor. We discuss Casey’s focus on helping leaders gain clarity within their organizations and the importance of building a thriving data culture with clarity...
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In this episode of Data in Education, Jessica interviews Jennifer Ferguson, founder of Sapience Educational Services, shares her 20-year journey in education from teaching to district leadership. She discusses her passion for data-informed decision-making in education and collaboration with Kurtis and Lorna Hewson on the WeCollab software. Jennifer emp...
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